Air Force Teen Council2013 Update

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David Brittain – NCSUCasey Mull – UGA

Stacey Young – HQ USAFAF / 4-H Partnership

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Air Force Teen Council (AFTC) Historyo Launched Summer 2010

o Response to a Youth of the Year issue: Teens voice to AF Leadership

o Mission Statement: Increase and improve communication between AF Teens and AF leadership to enact change and improve quality of life for AF youth and teens

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Air Force Teen Council (AFTC) Roleso Coordinate with AF Regional Teen Councils

o Identify issues impacting military teens

o Brief Senior Leaders on teen / family concerns

o Participate at Caring for People (CFP) Forum

o Lead sessions at Youth of the Year (YoY) and Teen Leadership Camps (TLC)

o Be a catalyst for AF Teen Movement Projects

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Air Force Teen Movement Projectso Teen Projects determined at Youth of the Yearo Developed and voted on by teenso Top project(s) implemented Air Force-wide

o Projects are designed to cultivate experiences in:o Post secondary educationo Vocational experienceso Lifelong civic engagement o Leadership opportunities

oStarted with My Healthy Generation in 2011o 3,200 youth participated; gained 350 new members

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2012 Air Force Teen Movement Projectso College Knowledge

o Steps to Success

o AF Teens Give Back

o AF Teens Reach Out

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Impact: o 3,500+ youth/teens participated

o 500+ new members enrolled in Youth Programs

o Variety of activities, events and programs

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2013 TEEN MOVEMENT

PROJECTS!

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2013 Air Force Teen Movement ProjectsConnecTeens! o Community Connections (Jan-Mar) o Identify and build team of community partners to work projects throughout the year

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Base Teen Council Goals include: o Support community needso Develop connections o Build awarenesso Create new partnerships

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2013 Air Force Teen Movement ProjectsParticipaTeens! o Increase Teen Participation (Apr-Jun)o Reach out to new youth populations & expand programso Connect with youth groups outside the gates and in the community

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Base Teen Council Goals include: o Coordinate events o Communicate with staff/peerso Lead program activities o Promote World Wide Lock-in

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2013 Air Force Teen Movement TopicsCome On, Let’s Go!o Permanent Change of Station (PCS) Support (Jul-Sep)o Support families, youth and teens during a PCS moveo Enhance Youth Sponsorship initiative

Base Teen Council Goals include:o Assist teens with PCS transitiono Support familieso Be connected on both sides of a

PCS move

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2013 Air Force Teen Movement TopicsSTEMtastic!o STEM Promotion (Oct-Dec) o Promote Science and Technology learning opportunities o 4-H National Youth Science Day

Base Teen Council Goals include:o Participate in hands-on STEM projects o Explore STEM college paths and career fields

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Joint Services Teen Council (JSTC)o Comprised of youth from the Air Force, Army and Navy Teen Councils

o Met and identified the top 4 teen issues:

o Increase Opportunities for Youth / Teens

o Increase Youth / Teen Participation

o Increase Awareness of School Liaison Officers / School Resources

o Increase Awareness and Marketing for

Youth Programs

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JSTC Project: Operation Mega-Phoneo Raise awareness on military teen issues and programs

o Develop PSA to help teens identify resources and opportunities in their communities

o Host a global Military Lock-In during the Month of the Military Child (April 26, 2013)

o Services work independently

o Post work on Facebook page

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What does this mean for you?

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4-H / Air Force Connections:o Teen Councils need: Leadership skills, Public Speaking, Citizenship, Service Learning

o AF Teen Movement Projects - collaborate with partners

o 4-H National Youth Science Day / STEM programs

o Military Club Grants - Health Rocks, STEM initiatives

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4-H / Air Force Connections:o Air Force Core program areas include:o Character and Leadershipo Health and Life Skillso Education and Career Developmento The Artso Sports, Fitness and Recreation

o Youth Camping Programs

o Youth Programs Staff Professional Development

o Connect AF teen councils and 4-H clubs

to community 4-H clubs

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4-H Military Club Grants AF Focuso Childhood Obesity Prevention / Healthy Living - Health Rocks o STEM promotion / Science opportunities / 4-H NYSDo 4-H Clubs on installations

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Support for Air National Guard/Reserve in communitieso Build connections with ANG/R staff & familieso Include ANG/R teens on 4-H councilso Teen Summits / ANG Campso Military clubs in the community

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Leaders of Tomorrow ….

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…. still like to have FUN Today!

David Brittaindavid.brittain@pentagon.af.mil240-612-4893 s

Casey Mullcasey.mull.ctr@us.af.mil706-542-8894s

Stacey Youngstacey.young@pentagon.af.mil 240-612-4933

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