The Area 1 Young Rider Program is seeking to fill two (2) seats on the Youth Council. Applications are now open and will close on March 1, 2025, at 11:59 p.m.
Council Purpose
To be the voice of the Area 1 Young Rider membership to lend insight and ideas for programming for the Area 1 Young Rider program. To initiate and coordinate programs as approved by the Young Rider Coordinator for fundraising, social opportunities, and educational programs for the Area 1 Young Rider members – including engaging in the work of implementing programs they envision.
The Council is made up of 10-12 members and each member has a 2-year term, terms are staggered among members so there isn’t a full turnover every year. Three first-year members (term through 2025) will be given the opportunity to have an additional 1-year appointment in 2025, so that staggering of member terms is more even. At least 50% meeting attendance is required. If a member does not attend 50% of meetings, the Young Rider Coordinator can remove them from the Council. Appeals can be made for extenuating circumstances. Meetings are scheduled 6-8 times/year as needed.
| Term ends April 1, 2025 | Term ends April 1, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Myles McLaughlin – Chair AJ Korka – Secretary Ally Krohg Rory Cashman Tori McCallum Annabelle Sprague Lea Adams-Blackmore |
Sydney Gallien Max van der Schoot Grace Melanson |
Council Chair Responsibilities
- After consulting with committee members, chair will set meeting dates and times and communicate these with the members.
- Chair will set the agenda for each meeting and communicate with the secretary to make sure it is sent to all members before the meeting. Meetings will be 6-8 times/year as needed.
- Chair will communicate with secretary to create annual report for March 31. Include Council member roster, what percentage of meetings each member attended, major accomplishments of Council over the year.
- Communicate with members in between meetings to ensure progress on goals set during meetings.
- In January, the next year’s chair will be appointed so they have some time to work with the current chair before the current chair’s term ends March 31.
Council Secretary Responsibilities
- Work with Chair to prepare agenda for each meeting and send to all members prior to the meeting. Document meetings: Attendance list, meeting minutes. Distribute to members
- Prepare annual report for March 31. Include Council member roster, what percentage of meetings each member attended, major accomplishments of Council over the year (Chair to assist in this report).
- In January, the next year’s secretary will be appointed so they have some time to work with the current secretary before the current secretary’s term ends March 31.
Member Responsibilities
- Attend at least 50% of all meetings
- Contribute by engaging in meetings/online discussions.
- Volunteer as able at events planned by the council
