AGM 2006 - Roll of Honour
We were lucky enough this year to have the pleasure of
involving a number of enthusiastic young people
from excellent youth organisations throughout Suffolk at
our event. Some showcased, in their own
inimitable way, their experiences of engagement and
participation within their organisations, and others applied to win
the President's Award - an award given to groups of young people
who have worked together to benefit their organisation. All
of the young people who attended and took part truly energised our
event with their zeal and passion - not only for
their organisations and for what they believe needs to be
done, but for what they are doing already to improve
life for themselves and their peers in Suffolk. To quote
Positive Change for Young People in Waveney
'we are a big
part of the present and a 100% of the
future!'
Level 2 Youth Project, Felixstowe
Introducing:
- Alex Stewart
- Harry Stewart
- Helena Howard
Who gave an interesting Powerpoint presentation about Level
Two, their roles as youth representatives and the challenges and
hurdles they face. If you would like a copy of their presentation
please email
youngsuffolk@suffolkonline.net
Positive Change for Young People in Waveney
Introducing:
- Sian Johnson
- Lewis Hugman
- Beccy Learner
- Becky Warner
- Camilla French
- Rory Lark…
Who performed ‘HOW, WHAT & WHY’ - the reasons why they
formed in their own words. They showed how
they worked together by peforming a group task - the cup game -
where all of them work together to pick up a cup using string
and sticks! This multi-representational group first came
together in April 2006, mainly as a result of the need for agencies
to implement ‘Having My Say’ county strategy. The group will ensure
that young people have a voice in the consultation process and be
involved with other agencies in the design, delivery and review of
services. The group didn't mince their words when it came to
voicing their views on education 'the
teachers are too laid back' and 'not
enough is spent on helping us work together
better'. The partners who support the group are
MV, Youth and Connexions Service and Waveney District Council.
For more information or to find out how to join the group,
please email:
donna.darton@connexionssuffolk.org.uk
Supporting Contemporary Adolescence (SCA)
Introducing:
-
Troy Duporte
who gave a brillant overview of SCA and its
involvement within the voluntary sector - this was delivered
without the use of a prompt card!
-
Shanon Collins &
Lea Frere who talked eloquently about their participation in
the involvement of ‘YOB’ (Youth Of Britain)
-
Robyn Giddings
who talked about an organised band event in Debenham and her
involvement.
-
Dan Wright who
delivered a poignant poem about his involvement in
MV
Millennium
Volunteers
A Poem by Dan Wright
Now here
is a story all about
how young
people these days can stop feeling down and out
It's for
people who are 16 - 24
And how
they can get confidence, experience
and plenty
more.
They can
meet new people and learn new skills,
it keeps
them off the streets,
and they
can still get thrills...
Millennium
Volunteers is here to keep us out of the shade
so we can
get priceless certificates without any grades.
It
benefits the community and also benefits us,
we get
noticed by the Home Office which must be a plus!
They dont
have to do it, the choice is theirs
although
they are less fortunate, MV really cares.
They are
no set days to complete their hours,
whenever
they've got free time they have the powers.
MV
is here to help us get more - it keeps
us off the street and
run-ins
with the Law.
Getting a job is what I
require -
Doing well for myself, that is my
DESIRE!
The President's Award
First Prize went to
GFS Platform
who won the first ever Presidents Award presented by our
President Anne Dunford, OBE! Ruth and Ella Warren and Abbie Owens,
as representatives of the whole team, picked up the cheque and
accepted the trophy. The remaining team members are:
Louise Ladbury
Jessica Reid
Emma Clemets
Jason Park
Jere Tidey
William Emmens
Jonny Moore
Simon Warren
Their early bird application, attention to detail and their
enthusiasm and unwavering committment, even in the light of
some disappointment along the way as they pursued their goal to buy
a portabcabin, really impressed the panel (Anne Dunford, Sarah
McNaughton and Sam O'Brien, 21). GFS now have space for
things to do and places to go and are able to concentrate on
activities the whole group can get involved in - particularly
teaching and delivering messages about issues that effect young
people through the medium of puppets (pictures of
Broccoli Spears and friends are already on this website!).
The money is going towards more resources and more puppets!
Second Prize went to
Level 2 (the group
already mentioned above) who also impressed the judges with their
application about the formation of Tru Soldiers - a street
dance group consisting of members who are keen to strut their stuff
to raise money for their organisation. In addition to those
who came and represented Level 2 - members are:
Katie
Lilly
Kerry
Jordan
Barney
Dani
Natel
Laura
Amy
Ellen
Louise
Frances
Emma
Abi
Travis
Third Prize went to
Positive Change for Young People in
Waveney - the group already mentioned above - who
specifically formed so that they could have a voice within
organisations who are delivering services for young people.
In addition to those who attended our event, the rest of the team
members are:
Suki Gohel
Jason Riley
Jethro French
Helen Hume
Eric Price
Sebastian Roberts
Lee Cuthbertson
Betti Smith
Zoe Moyse
Becki Masterson
Liam Chapman
Fran Lake
Katherine Meades
Lyanne de Amorin
All groups are a true representation of
participative working at its best, and Young Suffolk are proud to
name them all on this web page Roll of
Honour!