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Siouxland Chamber of
Commerce Bldg
101 Pierce Street
Sioux City, Iowa 51101
MAILING ADDRESS
P.O. Box 4553
Sioux City, IA 51104
PHONE
712-255-3188
FAX
712-255-3188
WEBSITE
www.siouxlandcares.org
E-MAIL
cares@longlines.com
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This section will give you information on some of the positive youth development programs that Siouxland CARES is involved with including the Clear Channel Cares Publice Service Announcement Contest, Sioux City Mayor's Youth Commission, Teen Court, and National Council on Youth Leadership.
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Clear Channel Cares Radio PSA Contest
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CONTEST RULES
Dear Students, Youth Groups, Teachers, and Youth Advisors:
Clear Channel Radio and Siouxland CARES are pleased to announce a Public Service Announcement Contest to give students the opportunity to speak out about things that are important to them.
All students in grades K-12 are invited to create a 30-second script (90 words) to present their ideas for a public service announcement on any topic of interest to them. A panel of judges, youth and adults, will choose contest winners every month. Prizes will be given to students whose public service announcements are chosen. Students who submit winning scripts will be given the opportunity to record their winning commercial with the assistance of Clear Channel Radio staff.
Here is what you need to do:
1. Develop an idea that you would like to share with your peers about “What is important to you?” (i.e. Anti- Drug and violence messages, Respect, teen pregnancy, etc.)
2. Prepare a script for a 30 second (no more than 90 words) Public Service Announcement. Make sure you identify each person speaking e.g. Boy 1, Girl 1, Boy 2, Woman 1, Man 1, Announcer. It is important that the audio portion “creates a picture with words” so that you can say “I saw it on the radio.” Include sounds you might hear, background noises, and any background music that will be playing. (See the example in this packet).
3. Your script must be typed or neatly printed on an 8½ x 11-inch paper.
The following must be written on the back of your script or on your email:
Name of Student(s)
School or Group Developing the Public Service Announcement
Grade of Student(s)
Teacher’s or Advisor’s Name (if applicable)
Address, City, State, Zip
Telephone Number
Your script should be emailed to cares@longlines.com or mailed to:
Siouxland CARES/Clear Channel CARES
101 Pierce Street
Sioux City, IA 51101
Contest winners will be chosen monthly.
Please contact Siouxland CARES at (712) 255-3188 or e-mail cares@longlines.com, with questions about the contest.
Thank you for entering the Clear Channel Cares
Radio Public Service Announcement Contest
Sample Radio Public Service Announcement Scripts
Sample 1 Partnership for a Drug Free Iowa: “My Reward” :30
(Music playing very slowly in background)
Man I AM NOT A PURPLE DINOSAUR. I’M NOT 64 BITS. I DON’T PLAY PRO BALL. WHAT I AM IS A MENTOR. NOT A PSYCHOLOGIST, BUT I’M A LISTENER. I RELEASE HOPES. CREATE SELF-ESTEEM. I DON’T HAVE ALL THE ANSWERS. BUT I’M A MENTOR. I MAKE A DIFFERENCE. JIMMY IS MY REWARD-I’M HIS MENTOR.
Anncr KIDS WHO HAVE MENTORS ARE LESS LIKELY TO DO DRUGS.
Sample 2 Partnership for a Drug Free Iowa: Girl/Interview :30
Woman WHAT WOULD YOU DO IF A STRANGER TALKED TO YOU?
Girl I WOULDN’T TALK TO HIM BECAUSE HE MIGHT BE BAD.
Woman VERY GOOD. AND WHAT WOULD YOU TELL SOMEONE PLAYING WITH MATCHES?
Girl I WOULD TELL THEM NOT TO PLAY WITH THEM BECAUSE THEY MIGHT START A FIRE.
Woman WOW, HOW COME YOU KNOW SO MUCH?
Girl BECAUSE MY MOMMY TOLD ME.
Woman AND, WHAT DID YOUR MOMMY TELL YOU ABOUT DRUGS? (silence)
Announcer YOUR CHILDREN ARE LISTENING. ARE YOU TALKING?
Sample Public Service Announcements Sponsored by
The Office of National Drug Control Policy and The Partnership for a Drug-Free America and Iowa
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Volunteer Opportunities for Youth
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Sioux City Mayor's Youth Commission
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Sioux City, Iowa
The mission of the Mayor’s Youth Commission is to explore, communicate, and provide for the needs, problems, issues, and activities affecting the city’s youth.
OUTCOMES FOR THIS YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
·Youth make a positive impact in their community and feel valued.
·Youth develop to their full potential.
·Youth attending leadership sessions increase knowledge and skills.
·Youth participating in community service and activities feel they have made a positive contribution to their community.
MEMBERSHIP The 2009 membership consists of 177 members in grades 9-12 from five Sioux City high schools including Sioux City East, North, West, Bishop Heelan High, Peacemakers Academy, and one student that is home schooled.
ELIGIBILITY FOR MEMBERSHIP Any 9th or 10th grader enrolled in a Sioux City public or parochial high school or students who are home schooled and live in Sioux City or students who live in Sioux City but go to school outside the city limits are eligible for membership on the Mayor’s Youth Commission.
APPLICATION Applications are available in school offices and in the City Clerk’s office during the month of October. Eligible students must complete an application by October 31st and shall be approved and appointed by the City Council from recommendations made by Siouxland CARES.
TERMS Students may serve on the Mayor’s Youth Commission for a term not to exceed three (3) years. Terms shall commence on January 1st and terminate December 31st. All new appointees shall be at least a ninth grader/freshmen, and not yet an eleventh grader/junior for the school year in the year of their appointment. The Executive Council will review applications by eleventh graders/juniors who were unable to make the application in their freshman or sophomore year. Recommendations to appoint juniors shall be made by a majority vote of the Executive Council.
REQUIREMENTS The Executive Council of the Mayor's Youth Commission shal meet monthly. The Planning Department shall also hold monthly meetings. To remain in good standing, members shall attend a set number of meetings/activities as determined annually by the Executive Council and shall follow the Good Conduct Policy.
EXECUTIVE COUNCIL Meets generally on the first Monday of every month from 7:00 p.m.–8:30 p.m. at the Chamber of Commerce Building, 101 Pierce Street, Sioux City, Iowa.
The management and administration of the affairs of this organization shall be by an Executive Council consisting of no more than twenty (20) members who have served for at least one year on the Youth Commission and who are selected by their peers. The duties of the Executive Council are to: (a) ratify the actions of the planning department; (b) approve the plans of work of the planning department; (c) approve a budget for the fiscal year; (d) elect officers annually; (e) approve bylaw changes; and, (f) make an oral presentation annually to the City Council to update it on all Mayor’s Youth Commission activities.
PLANNING DEPARTMENT Meets generally on the third Monday of every month from 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. at City Hall, 405 6th Street, Sioux City, Iowa.
Legislative: The Legislative Planning Department shall be responsible for issues and bills affecting youth in the Iowa State Legislature and the City of Sioux City. The Legislative Committee shall make recommendations to the Sioux City City Council and shall act as liaison between the City and Sioux City high schools.
Youth Development: This department is responsible for maintaining promoting and maintaining the Sioux City Mayor’s Youth Commission Disc Golf Course and participating in community projects such as: Teen Court, DARE Lock In, ArtSplash, Autism Workshop, City of Sioux City events, and others that may arise throughout the year.
Leadership: The Leadership Planning Department shall be responsible for informing their peers about leadership opportunities; coordinate trainings for members; and coordinate an annual leadership forum for 8th graders.
The Sioux City Mayor’s Youth Commission is sponsored by the City of Sioux City, Iowa, in cooperation with Siouxland CARES About Substance Abuse.
Adult Advisors include: Carolyn Goodwin, Linda O'Rear, Kristie Phillips, Linda Phillips, Mary Koster, Mark Skaff (City Liaison)
For all the information on the Sioux City Mayor's Youth Commission, go to: "http://www.sioux-city.org/MYC"
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Teen Court
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WHAT IS TEEN COURT?
Teen Court is a voluntary alternative to juvenile law violators who have committed a first time offense or have not been through a diversion program. The goal of Teen Court is to intervene in early anti-social, delinquent, and criminal behavior, and to reduce the incidence and prevent the escalation of such behavior. Teen Court strives to promote a desire for self improvement, and to foster a healthy attitude toward rules and authority.
WHAT HAPPENS IN TEEN COURT?
A youth, who has voluntarily admitted guilt to a crime or an offense, appears for a sentencing hearing before a jury of peers. The jury is presented with evidence relevant to sentencing, deliberates, and passes sentence. Sentences typically include community service and counseling, and stress rehabilitative goals. Upon successful completion of Teen Court, a conviction will be kept off their record.
WHAT TYPES OF CASES ARE HEARD IN TEEN COURT ?
Cases are referred by the City Attorney of South Sioux City, Dakota County Attorney, and Iowa Juvenile Court Services to the Coordinators, who accept cases meeting established criteria. Typical cases that may be heard in Teen Court include shoplifting, criminal mischief, trespassing, vandalism, and alcohol offenses.
WHAT DOES THE COURT DECIDE?
The function of Teen Court is to determine what consequences are appropriate for each individual, considering the circumstances of the law violation. They may impose a sentence that includes community service, restitution (monetary or in-kind), and attendance at classes or counseling sessions.
WHO ARE THE VOLUNTEER TEENS?
Teen Court is composed of volunteers from high schools who have successfully completed training and make a one year commitment to participate. They serve as the attorneys, jurors, bailiffs, etc.
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS?
Teen Courts are effective because:
Teens respond better when peers hold them accountable for their actions.
Teens are less likely to commit a second offense.
It allows teenage volunteers to participate in legal system, giving them greater respect to the law.
It allows them to have an impact and investment in their community.
WHAT ARE THE TAX SAVINGS?
Teen Court saves tax dollars by handling cases and not requiring formal legal involvement. With a decrease in repeat offenses, the legal system is saved the cost of additional judges, prosecutors, public defenders, probation officers and clerical staff.
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National Council on Youth Leadership
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The National Council on Youth Leadership, Siouxland Chapter, is a leadership development and recognition program for current high school juniors who have demonstrated good citizenship, good scholastic performance, and have been elected to a leadership position by their peers within their schools, community, or church/synagogue. Students selected must have a 3.0 grade point average or above, submit an application, prepare an essay on leadership, and attend a daylong leadership seminar.
In 2008, ninety-three students from East, North, West, and Bishop Heelan High Schools in Sioux City, Dakota Valley, Elk Point-Jefferson, Hinton, Lawton-Bronson, Sergeant Bluff-Luton, and South Sioux City high schools participated in a Youth Salute Leadership Session on Sunday, April 20th at Morningside College. Students participated in leadership sessions conducted by John Pinto from Morningside College, Bill Koontz and Judy Kellen who recently completed their Masters program on Leadership, and Nicholas Toft, committee member. Community volunteers interviewed all students.
On September 14, members of this year’s class will attend the Youth Salute Recognition Ceremony, along with family and friends, at Eppley Auditorium, Morningside College. Four students will be selected to attend the national Town Meeting on Tomorrow in St. Louis in October and the top ten students will receive monetary awards.
One student will receive the Carrie Mach Community Service Award. Carrie is a past award winner who lost her battle to cancer on December 7, 2000. This award pays tribute to Carrie by selecting a member of this year’s class who has participated in numerous community service projects throughout their high school career, just as Carrie had done.
The following made the Leadership Seminar and Youth Salute possible: Morningside College, Siouxland CARES’ Drug Free Communities Support Program grant, Genelli Fine Photography, Western Iowa Tech Community College, Siouxland Community Foundation, and Security National Corporation.
Committee members include:
Kevin Grieme-Chair
Kathy Anderson
Matt Basye
Terri Curry
Becky Fredregill
Linda Kalin
Shirley Luebke
Sherry Kjos
Sandy Nation
Linda O’Rear
Linda Phillips
John Pinto
Nick Topf
Lora VanderZwaag
"To recognize, applaud and provide opportunities for the leadership development of youth.”
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