The theme of our youth summit is HEAR US NOW! This is important to our community because, as we grow, we want to ensure that the voices of all youth are acknowledged and embedded into Bastrop County. Please join us for our first annual summit, aimed at creating a more resilient, thriving and equitable community for all.
Activities for the day include:
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Calm Lounge
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Career Presentations
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Great Speakers
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Food
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Swag bags
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and door prizes!
EVENT OBJECTIVES
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Inspire youth to become advocates for change in the schools and communities of Bastrop County
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Increase youth’s capacity to become proactive leaders who break gender, racial and cultural barriers.
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Integrate youth within county systems to guide policies that will affect the future
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Empower youth through educational and leadership opportunities that will encourage them to achieve their highest goals and potential.
TARGET AUDIENCE:
Youth of Bastrop County ages 14-18 or 9-12th grade. Representatives from all 4 local Independent School Districts (Bastrop Elgin, McDade and Smithville). Excused absence offered to students with Bastrop County.
AGENDA
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Attendees will have the opportunity to choose their sessions. They can pick from the following topics:
Tuesday, April 19, 2022
8:15 - 10:00| Check-in and Breakfast
8:15 - 10:30| Mentor Café (Opportunity to speak with local mentors for guidance, inspiration and/or support)
10:00- 10:30| Morning Kickoff
Emcee: Joe Brundidge
Panel Discussion of Support: Dr. Kristi Lee, Dr. Adelaida Olivares, Gwen Ibarra, Aidan Christensen & Yabdiel Ubiles
10:35- 11:10| Breakout Sessions
SESSION A: Self Care & Mental Wellness
SESSION B: Beyond High school: Adulting 101 Navigating Resources
SESSION C: Knowing Your Identity and Discovering Your Purpose!
SESSION D: YouthTX: Supporting youth-led advocacy across Texas
SESSION E: Watch UR BAC Texas A&M Agrilife Extension
11:15 -11:20 Break (CHECK OUT THE CUSTOM MURAL)
11:20- 12:05 | Breakout Sessions
SESSION A: Self Care & Mental Wellness
SESSION B: Adulting It 101: Financial Literacy
SESSION C: Knowing Your Identity and Discovering Your Purpose!
SESSION D: YouthTX: Supporting youth-led advocacy across Texas
SESSION E: Watch UR BAC Texas A&M Agrilife Extension
12:05- 1:00| LUNCH
1:00- 2:00 |Group Reflection/Visioning (Creating a Resilient Bastrop)
2:00 p.m. | BACK TO HOME CAMPUS
Summit designed and guided in partnership with local Bastrop County youth.
SPEAKERS
Gwen Ibarra
Teen Leader
President - Youth Bridging Networks For Change
Yabdiel Ubiles-Lebron
New Member Outreach Coordinator- Youth Bridging Networks For Change
Aidan Christensen
Teen Leader
President - Youth Bridging Networks For Change
Mabel Zhu
Project Manager- Youth Bridging Networks For Change
Layla Cole
Co-Creator of 2022 Bastrop County Youth Summit
Amy Wilhelm-Rabel
Vice President of Operations
First National Bank
Courtney Robinson, Ph.D.
Founder/CEO
Excellence and Advancement
Jeffrey Pearce
Program Coordinator
Texas A&M
Agrilife Extension
Krystal Grimes
Co- Creator of 2022 Bastrop County Youth Summit
Bastrop County Cares
Amma Empowerment Services
Norma Mercado
BISD Family & Social Services Coordinator
Ben Smith
Program Coordinator
Texas A&M
Agrilife Extension
GG Thompson
Primary Prevention Specialist Coordinator
Bastrop Family Crisis Center
Joe Brundidge
Emcee/ Host
Author, Poet, Public Speaker
Dr Laila Olivarez
Guest Panelist
Associate Superintendent - Curriculum & Instruction
Bastrop ISD
Priscilla Ruiz
Co- Creator of 2022 Bastrop County Youth Summit
Youth Director/Advocate
Youth Bridging Networks For Change
Connie Juarez
Marketing Officer
First National Bank
Hannah Reyes
Co- Creator of 2022 Bastrop County Youth Summit
Social Worker, Bastrop ISD
Dr. Kristi Lee
Guest Panelist
Associate Superintendent - Communications & Community Relations
Bastrop ISD
Maggie Stern
Youth Civic Education and Engagement Coordinator
Children's Defense Fund–Texas
J. Muzacz
Artist, Advocate, and Educator
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SPONSORS
There’s no better investment than in the youth of our communities. Parents invest time,
talent, and resources in their children. Taxpayers invest in schools.
It doesn’t have to stop there. Local community leaders are hosting the very first youth
summit for the teens of Bastrop County. You can be a part of this important investment
in our youth, offering your organization a platform to demonstrate leadership and
collaboration for improved well-being.
LINKED HERE is a sponsorship form and beyond your sponsorship, we welcome you to join
us by participating in the Bastrop County Youth Summit. We look forward to hearing
from you.
We welcome an opportunity to customize a partnership package to meet your strategic priorities. Please visit our website www.bastropyouthsummit.com for more details. We look forward to hearing from you. For more information about this event or to email your logo, please contact: Krystal Grimes; Krystal@bastropcares.org
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SUPPORTED BY: Change maker lEVEL
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Supported by: Resilient Level
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Supported by: iNSPIRE lEVEL
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Community Partners:
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