through the president`s volunteer service award
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through the president`s volunteer service award
GAIN RECOGNITION FOR YOUR CLUB’S YOUTH OF THE YEAR THROUGH THE PRESIDENT’S VOLUNTEER SERVICE AWARD Youth of the Year program participants organize service projects, volunteer at the Club throughout the year and serve as role models, spokespersons and ambassadors. From delivering speeches to civic groups to working in the computer lab and providing homework help for younger members, Youths of the Month and the Youth of the Year play a vital role in Club life. They deserve to be honored for their efforts to make the Club and community a better place. After all, recognition is a key element for deepening our impact on youth and is integral to the Club experience. Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA) is proud to partner with the President’s Council on Service and Civic Participation in bestowing the President’s Volunteer Service Award to deserving Club volunteers. This program was created to thank and honor Americans who, by their demonstrated commitment and example, inspire others to engage in volunteer service. ELIGIBILITY FOR YOUTH AWARDS Youth of the Year program participants ages 15 and older are eligible for the following awards upon completion of a specified number of service hours in a 12-month period: r Bronze Award – 174 hours r Silver Award – 175 to 249 hours r Gold Award – 250 or more hours HOW TO GET INVOLVED 1. Register as a Certifying Organization at http://www.presidentialserviceawards.gov/s/bgc/. 2. Use I.D. Code 33018236 to identify BGCA as the lead organization. 3. Once your Club is approved, you can track your older teen volunteers’ hours or direct them to the Web site where they can track their own time. Help your younger volunteers track their hours using the Record of Service form for youth age 14 and younger (download PDF file from Web site listed above). 4. Order awards kits to recognize volunteers who complete their service hours. Packages cost $1 to $2, plus shipping and handling. Rating Instructions for Screeners and Judges Youth of the Year Program These instructions and the Screening and Judging Form should be used by: 1. Screeners to screen nomination forms and identify candidates who will progress to the judging process. 2. Judges to select the Youth of the Year from those candidates being considered for the honor. Screeners 1. Write in the name of each nominee in the appropriate space. 2. Review the nomination of each applicant and using the rating sheet, individually rank the nominees on the first eight criteria. 3. Rate each criterion on a scale between one and five, with a five rating having the highest value. 4. Total each candidate’s scores on the first eight criteria. Judges 1. Write in the name of each nominee in the appropriate space. 2. Review each nomination and make notations about questions you wish to ask nominees. 3. Interview all candidates to verify and clarify content of the Official Nomination Form. 4. A public speaking opportunity should be included in the judging process so that you can rate each candidate on poise and public speaking. 5. Following interviews and speaking opportunities of each candidate, rate each candidate on each of the 10 criteria. Rate each criterion on a scale between one and five, with a five rating having the highest value. 6. Judges meet, discuss ratings and make selection. Thank you for your thoughtful consideration of the qualities of these Youth of the Year candidates. You have performed a valuable service contributing to the selection of the National Youth of the Year. Rating CriteriA Youth of the Year Program Each application is screened and judged on leadership qualities and service exhibited through: Home and Family Keep in mind responsibilities assumed over a period of time that might be considered exemplary or unusual. Moral Character Consider how moral character is exercised in daily life, including adherence to high moral standards. Community The types of activities engaged in, number of people served, the applicant’s role in planning and implementing activities, and the impact of activities on others should be assessed. School Activities engaged in and their diversity, scholastic achievement and contribution made to school, faculty and peers should be appraised. Service to Club Length of membership, activities engaged in, responsibilities assumed, influence on peers, assistance to staff, involvement in planning and consistency are some of the factors to consider. Life Goals The ability to make decisions and set goals that support independent life skills and career choices. Understands the importance of planning for the future. Obstacles Overcome Recognition should be given to unusual obstacles (physical, family, economic, etc.) that the candidate has overcome. Essays Each applicant is asked to write two essays, one explaining what the Club means to him or her and the other explaining why post-high school education is important. The essays provide additional insights into the applicant’s thinking and skills of expression. Poise Consider how poised and confident the applicant is prior to and during the formal interview process. Public Speaking Consider how well the nominee articulates ideas. An oral presentation should be part of the selection process. 12. 11. 10. 9. 8. 7. 6. 5. 4. 3. 2. 1. Nominee’s Name Home & Family 1 3 Moral Community Character 2 Youth of the Year Program Screening and Judging Form School 4 Service to Club 5 7 8 Life Goals Obstacles Essay One Overcome & Essay Two 6 Poise 9 Public Speaking 10 Total Fact Sheet Youth of the Year Program Target Audience: All Boys & Girls Club members can participate. Program: The Youth of the Year program develops Club members who are articulate, well-groomed and knowledgeable spokespersons for their Club and community. The qualities of character, service and leadership that make a Youth of the Year are promoted in the Club every day. Whether a Club member actually becomes Youth of the Year, the time and effort invested by staff helps these young people become all they are capable of being. Thus, the program is an effective year-round development tool for all members. At the Club Level: The Club’s Youth of the Month, Area Leaders, Junior Staff and teen leadership programs encourage good citizenship and civic responsibility. Adult mentoring and guidance reinforce the disciplines needed for a life of public service. All local Youth of the Year winners are recognized with a medallion and certificate. At State, Regional and National Levels: Only one YOY candidate per organization, aged 14 to 18, can be advanced to state competition. One winner per state is selected. State winners’ organizations must complete a background check on their winner prior to regional competition. Five regional finalists (Northeast, Southeast, Midwest, Southwest and Pacific) are chosen to participate in the annual national competition in Washington, D.C. Regional finalists are honored at a Congressional breakfast and meet the President in the White House Oval Office, schedules permitting. Program Awards and Scholarships: • Each State Youth of the Year receives a plaque and a $1,000 scholarship. • Each Regional Youth of the Year receives an engraved plaque and a $10,000 scholarship. • The national winner receives the treasured National Youth of the Year plaque and an additional scholarship of $15,000. What State, Regional and National Youths of the Year and their families should expect: • Delivering speeches at numerous public events and conferences. • Air travel with an adult Club chaperone and staying in hotels (separate rooms). • Being the subject of interviews with news media representatives. • Having details of the YOY’s personal or family circumstances become public knowledge. • Having the YOY’s likeness and/or voice published in print, Web, radio or TV media. • Consenting to background checks and certifying that YOY is not in violation of any laws. • Presenting valid government-issued photo identification for White House clearance. • Receiving constructive feedback on personal behavior, speeches and attire. • Having scholarship monies administered by the chief professional officer of the Youth of the Year’s Boys & Girls Club. • Experiencing fun and adventure meeting new people and visiting new places. Web Site: For more information, visit the All About Kids section of www.bgca.org. BGCA Contact: Kelvin W. Davis, Senior Director, Character and Leadership Development, (404) 487-5762 or [email protected]. Programa del Joven del Año Hoja de Datos Público Al Que Va Dirigido: Todos los miembros del Boys & Girls Club pueden participar. Programa: El programa del Joven del Año desarrolla a los miembros del Club para que sean portavoces elocuentes e informados para su Club y su comunidad. Los Clubs promueven todos los días las cualidades de carácter, servicio y liderazgo necesarias para ser el Joven del Año. Ya sea que un miembro del Club se convierta o no en el Joven del Año, el tiempo y esfuerzo invertido por el personal ayuda a éstos jóvenes a alcanzar todo su potencial. El programa es una eficaz herramienta de desarrollo para todos los miembros. A nivel del Club: El programa del Joven del Mes del Club, los Líderes del Area, el Personal Juvenil y los programas de liderazgo para adolescentes fomentan la buena ciudadanía y la responsabilidad cívica. La asesoría y los consejos de los adultos refuerzan las disciplinas necesarias para una vida de servicio público. Todos los ganadores del Joven del Año a nivel local son premiados con un medallón y un certificado. A nivel estatal, regional y nacional: Unicamente un candidato de 14 a 18 años de edad para el Joven del Año puede avanzar a la competencia estatal por cada organización. Se seleccionará un ganador por cada estado. Las organizaciones de los ganadores a nivel estatal deben realizar una investigación completa de los antecedentes del ganador antes de la competencia al nivel regional. Posteriormente se seleccionarán cinco finalistas regionales (Noreste, Sureste, Medio Oeste, Sudoeste y Pacífico) para participar en la competencia nacional que se realiza cada año en Washington, D.C. Los finalistas regionales son premiados durante un desayuno con miembros del Congreso y se entrevistan con el Presidente de los EE. UU. en la Oficina Oval de la Casa Blanca (siempre y cuando lo permita la agenda del Presidente). Premios y Becas del Programa: • Cada Joven del Año a nivel estatal recibe una placa y una beca por $1,000. • Cada Joven del Año a nivel regional recibe una placa y una beca por $10,000. • El ganador a nivel nacional recibe la preciada placa del Joven del Año a Nivel Nacional y una beca adicional por $15,000. Lo que pueden esperar los Jóvenes del Año a nivel estatal, regional y nacional y sus familias: • Ofrecer discursos en distintos eventos públicos y conferencias. • Viajar en avión con un chaperón adulto del Club y quedarse en hoteles (en habitaciones separadas). • Ser entrevistado por representantes de los medios de comunicación. • Permitir que los detalles sobre las circunstancias personales o familiares del Joven del Año sean del conocimiento del público. • Permitir que la semejanza y/o voz del Joven del Año sea publicada o transmitida en la prensa, el Internet, la radio o la televisión. • Dar su consentimiento para que se realice una investigación de sus antecedentes y se certifique que el Joven del Año no está violando alguna ley. • Presentar una identificación válida con fotografía emitida por el gobierno para recibir autorización para visitar la Casa Blanca. • Recibir una crítica constructiva sobre su vestimenta, sus discursos y su comportamiento personal. • Permitir que el funcionario profesional en jefe del programa del Joven del Año del Boys & Girls Club administre los fondos de su beca. • Divertirse mucho al conocer a personas y visitar sitios nuevos. Sitio Web: Si desea obtener mayor información, visite la sección “All About Kids” del sitio Web www.bgca.org. Contacto de BGCA: Heidy Lough, Director de la Alcanza Latina, (404) 487-5704 ó [email protected]. YOUTH OF THE YEAR PROGRAM Sponsored by Reader’s Digest Foundation SALUTES Youth of the Year Judge For identifying, from some 4.8 million youth, leading contenders for consideration as National Youth of the Year President Chairman of the Board Date