LiveDAYBREAK Teen Leadership Council
Giving back: LiveDAYBREAK awards scholarships to two teens who make a difference
Ongoing & Upcoming Teen Events
TO BE ANNOUNCED
LiveDAYBREAK Teen Scholarship Program
LiveDAYBREAK is accepting applications from high school juniors and seniors who wish to be considered for a college scholarship. All applications received will be carefully reviewed by LiveDAYBREAK staff, who will make suggestions to the LiveDAYBREAK Board of Directors, who will then choose who to award scholarships to. Two (2) $2,000 LiveDAYBREAK Teen Leadership Scholarships will be awarded.
- 2023 Scholarship Eligibility Requirements
- Must be an active Junior or Senior in High School.
- Must be a Daybreak resident.
- Though not required, preferably is a member of the LiveDAYBREAK Teen Leadership Council.
- Applicant must be enrolled at a post-secondary institution (University, four-year College, Community College, or Vocational School) for the 2023-2024 academic year.
- Must submit the application and personal statement on or before May 31, 2023.
A complete application must include:
- A correctly filled out Application Form (attached).
- A personal statement on how you have positively impacted the Daybreak community
- Statements must be centered around one of the five LiveDAYBREAK pillars (Lifelong Learning, Healthy Living, Giving Back, Connecting, Arts & Diversity)
- The personal statement can be submitted in either a video or written essay (no more than 500 words) format.
- Please include any pictures of documents in support of your statement
SUBMITTAL
The LiveDAYBREAK Teen Leadership Scholarship will be awarded in July 2023. Applications must be submitted to LiveDAYBREAK on or before May 31, 2023. Applicants will be notified no later than July 31, 2023, if they have been awarded the scholarship. Please email Madeline Shaffer at mshaffer@livedaybreak.com to submit your application or if you have any questions.
What is the Teen Council?
Foster and advance the mission of LiveDAYBREAK to create more fulfilling lives for teens in Daybreak through social events, educational opportunities, service to the community, healthy living, and embracing arts and diversity.
Description
The council focuses on developing leadership and professional skills for teens, group comradery, and mentorship by creating/executing service projects and events for fellow Daybreak teens to enjoy. This is an excellent opportunity for teens to get more involved with their community, gain valuable skills, and even use it as a resume builder for college and jobs.
LiveDAYBREAK is committed to advancing teens professionally and personally and will set up, create, and provide opportunities for the council to learn life skills through presentations, job/college fairs, workshops, etc.
- Daybreak Teen Leadership Council consists of 10-20 teens between the ages of 13-18 years old.
- Members are required to attend bi-monthly meetings on the second and fourth Tuesday of every month (excluding holidays) from 6-7 pm.
- All members are required to be present at 80% of all council meetings, activities, and events unless previously excused.
- Failure to do so will result in council membership being revoked.
- Appointment to the Teen Council will last until member graduates from high school or until otherwise ceases being an active member of the council.
- Council members will participate in quarterly projects and events.
- Social events will be held twice per year, and service/philanthropic events will be held twice per year.
- Must be based around at least one LiveDAYBREAK pillar.
- The council is responsible for conceptualizing and executing the event.
- Council members will participate and create two service projects each year.
- LiveDAYBREAK will act as an advisor for overall programming.
- All programming shall be approved through LiveDAYBREAK before any confirmations or commitments have taken place.
- Social events will be held twice per year, and service/philanthropic events will be held twice per year.
- Members are required to volunteer at three LiveDAYBREAK events per year.
- Members must complete 30 service hours over the course of a year.
- NOTE: the Teen Council year runs August through July
- Members that do not meet council requirements will be put on probation for the following council year. If requirements have not been met by the end of the second council year, membership on the council will be revoked.
- The Leadership Board is broken down into four positions (President, VP, and Secretary).
- Each position is termed for one year.
- Members of the teen council will vote and decide who will maintain each position. If a member is unable to fulfill that position, an interim council member will be elected for the remainder of the year.
Teen Council Positions
President
- Holds a position of responsibility in council affairs, and must be an enthusiast and an optimist on council matters, must be dedicated and determined to plan and carry through an ambitious program of regular council activities.
- Provides leadership and direction to the council organization
- Presides at meetings of the council and oversees the executive committee
- Represents Teen council at LiveDAYBREAK events/programs
- Maintains regular contact with designated LiveDAYBREAK staff on council activities and plans
- Ensures the completion of the club monthly report and submits it to LiveDAYBREAK by the stated deadline
- Directly oversees all Event Committees and Chairs
VP
- Presides at meetings and events in the absence of the president
- Assists in the plans, coordination, and recruitment of new members
- Provides timely and interesting advance information for newsletters, social media, and mailings;
- Directly oversees Marketing Chair and Historian
- Provides mentorship to new officers
- Will assist LiveDAYBREAK representative in the planning and execution of the New Member social at the beginning of new a council year
Secretary
- Handles the correspondence of the club and keeps records of it;
- Maintains official records of meetings;
- Informs members of deadlines, future commitments, etc.
- Maintains a roster of officers and other board members with current address, including email, and phone information
- Distributes this roster to board members, council members, and LiveDAYBREAK
- Maintains complete and up-to-date copies of the club’s organizational documents including volunteer hours and attendance
Marketing Chair
- Year-round, overseen by VP, cannot be on Executive Board
- Post on the Teen Council Instagram page with upcoming events, news, activities, and/or any other relevant items that Daybreak teens might be interested in
- Assist in the promotion of events; putting up flyers, posting on social media, etc.
- Can have a committee beneath to assist in promotional work and activity
- Work directly with the Council historian
Event-specific chairs and committees
- There are different event chairs and committees specifically related to the upcoming service project or event
- These chairs and committees are not voted on by council members but are volunteer-based