A Recap Of Meeting Number One

So you missed the first meeting? You're a horrible person. Luckily for you, from here on we will be having meetings every first and third Friday of the month! So, next meeting is December 2nd! You'd better be there.

We did a lot of talking today, some straying very off topic, but a lot of brainstorming for the group. We came up with a lot of potential ideas!

Things like, for those who go to school, them being the "representative" for SYFC at that school. Starting groups, handing out flyers, getting involved in the school newspapers and announcements, etc.

And then within the high schools, getting the word out about... the importance of voting for when you turn 18, and actually getting students informed. Same-sex couples not being allowed at high school dances. Various focus points where high schools lack information or progression.

I'd also like to mention again, that in this group there will be many different projects, and you are by no means married to every single one. We understand if you don't want to particularly have your name associated with a movement that you aren't sure about, or don't fully support. We want this group to be a personalized experience for YOU.

Then there are of course the actual local Salem things. We can talk to people at CCTV, Salem Weekly, bulletin boards for flyers, etc. Spreading the word I think was the main accumulated message from tonight's meeting. And getting youth informed.

Other events we talked about were letter writing sit-ins, bike events in protest of not having bike lanes available in this town (especially downtown) and just promoting healthy environmental choices, community art projects, adopting a road, community gardens, etc.

There are also other organizations we hope to maybe team up with. The Pheonix Project is an anti-bullying organization. Salem Keizer Youth, basically just reaching out to the youth for all sorts of things. If any of you know more organizations we could team up with, let us know!

So if you missed the meeting, and even if you were there, be thinking about projects you want to see. About events you want to happen. And if you can be an advocate for your school, work, Occupy encampment, please do! The more reaching out, the better!

Again, our next meeting is December 2nd, same time same place. 7 pm, Broadway Commons. Be sure to make it! We want to hear all of your voices, and see your pretty little faces too!

Our First Meeting!!

I know this idea has been floating around for quite some time now, but it is really finally happening. I've contacted Broadway Commons to rent a room, and have not yet heard back (I literally filled out the request form two minutes ago).

So for those of you who haven't really been keeping in touch so much, our group on Facebook has turned into somewhat of a conversation group. Youth in Salem talking about politics and voicing their opinions- it's totally awesome. I highly suggest you get on our group page (you can be directed there from our fan page as well), and come say hi or post an interesting article you've read lately. We welcome all opinions, the idea is simply to get youth to start thinking about these things that effect us too.

Friday, November 18th is going to be our day for the first meeting (if Broadway Commons allows it). It's going to be a very relaxed get-together. We hope to hear what everyone has to say, those who have been participating, and those who are interested in who we are. Even if you're a bit skeptical, I encourage you greatly to stop by.

This meeting is also helping out a friend as a class project at Early College High School, and we will be speaking at an assembly there. If you can talk anywhere about this project, please let us know! If you have any ideas in spreading the word, your ideas are greatly encouraged.

Invite any friends you think may be interested, and we should have an event page up on Facebook very soon for RSVP capabilities.

Hope to see you there! If you have any questions and the internet is not your favorite form of communication, feel free to call me (Syd) for any questions or concerns. 503-990-9859.