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The members of the 2012-2013 board pose for one last photo during their term-end meeting.
The 2012-2013 Youth Advisory Board just wrapped up their term, and what a year it was! Â These 13 teens joined the board in August and participated in a wide variety of events, connected as friends, learned about banking and nonprofits, and much more.
More than 35 applicants applied for the 11 open positions last fall. Â After completing an application, each candidate went through an extensive interview process. Â The resulting group became wonderful role models and ambassadors for Young Americans.
What does the Youth Board do?
Here’s a quick recap of the fun and unique things this group took part in this year:
- Welcome Reception and meeting each other for the first time
- Orientation Meeting to learn all about about Young Americans
- 25th Birthday Carnival
- Lessons in banking, fundraising, programs, credit and loans, and finance
- Communications and media training, including a trip to Channel 7 News for mock interviews with real news anchors
- Tour of Young Americans with the Greeley Cashe Bank and Trust Youth Board
- Volunteering and the Young Entrepreneurs Marketplace
- Holiday potluck
- Joint meeting with the adult board of directors
- Leadership Program of the Rockies Annual Conference
- State Treasurer’s visit
- Tour of the Denver Mint and Federal Reserve
- Entrepreneur brainstorm with the Goodwill Student Advisory Council
- Ice cream social at the Bank branch
- Bowling party
The Youth Board members went bowling to finish the year off as friends.
How can I join?
We are still on the hunt for applicants to the 2013-2014 Youth Advisory Board. Â Anyone coming into 8th-12th grade can apply by June 29th. Â Download the application here. Â Have questions? Â Leave them below and I will answer them — other may have the same question.
