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Posted: 2005-03-14 00:00:00
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GOVERNOR PAWLENTY TO SPEAK AT RURAL YOUTH SUMMIT

Governor Tim Pawlenty will be the keynote speaker on March 18 at the Rural Youth Summit involving over 100 students from 14 area schools who will be meeting to look at ways to keep rural Minnesota strong and vibrant for youth in the future.

The summit, being organized by the District 9B Youth Council and held at Minnesota State University Moorhead Comstock Memorial Union, will bring area students together to create discussion and receive input on how to make rural Minnesota attractive to youth in the future.

“We want the youth of rural Minnesota to feel as if they do matter. We want them to know that they do," said District 9B Youth Council chairperson and Dilworth-Glyndon-Felton senior Jessica Thompson.

Several speakers will address students in the areas of jobs, higher education, youth ownership and community assets to generate youth ideas on how to keep youth in rural Minnesota and build strong communities.

“This youth summit will reinforce the importance of Greater Minnesota and give tomorrow’s leaders the opportunity to voice their opinions,” said District 9B Youth Council vice-chairperson and Lake Park-Audubon senior Emma Olson.

The District 9B Youth Council will use ideas from the summit to develop an action plan of goals and recommendations for state and local leaders, policy makers, and stakeholders, said Rep. Paul Marquart (DFL-Dilworth), who organized the District 9B Youth Council.

The council consists of 21 students from eight area schools and was established to provide youth with ownership and input into the legislative process, recognition for youth accomplishments, and to improve the quality of life in area rural communities.

Rep. Paul Marquart can be reached at 800-551-5520 or 218-233-9200.

The program for the event follows:


Rural Youth Summit

Youth Taking Action
For
Stronger Rural Communities

Sponsored by the District 9B Youth Council
Friday, March 18, 2005

MSUM Comstock Memorial Union Ballroom
14th St. and 6th Ave. South in Moorhead

Schedule

9 – 9:20 a.m. Registration

9:20 – 9:30 a.m. Welcome and opening remarks:
District 9B Youth Council chairperson Jessica Thompson
District 9B Youth Council vice-chairperson Emma Olson
MSUM President Roland Barden
State Representative Paul Marquart

9:30 – 10:25 a.m. Session I (Community Assets, Higher Education,
Jobs, Youth Ownership) Students will divide up and
attend three of the four issue areas during the day

10:30 – 10:55 Governor Tim Pawlenty gives keynote address

11 – 11:55 a.m. Pizza Buffet Lunch and discussion

12 – 12:55 p.m. Session II

1 – 1:55 p.m. Session III – “Popcorn and Soda” break immediately following

2 – 2:30 p.m. All participants rank their top ideas


Session Speakers
Jana Berndt, President of Bremer Bank of Breckenridge and Wahpeton
Jade Collins, Vice-President of Student Association at Concordia College
Kelvin Daniels, Communications Consultant at 702 Communications
Vernae Hasbargen, Director of Legislative Action for the Minnesota Rural
Education Association
Thomas Lane, MSUM Associate Director of the Student Union and Activities
Bonnie Mohs, Detroit Lakes High School Student Council Advisor
Barry Nelson, Becker County Commissioner, Assistant Girl’s Basketball Coach
at Lake-Park Audubon High School, Farmer
David Nelson, President/CEO of St. Francis Home in Breckenridge
Michael Redlinger, Assistant City Manager of Moorhead


Outline timetable for each session

0 – 5 minutes Introduction to session by 9B Youth Council Member and
introduction of speakers

5 – 20 minutes Two or three speakers make five minute presentations

20 – 50 minutes Students in session have comments and discussion

9B Youth Council Member will record ideas and suggestions

50 – 55 minutes Review of main points discussed and ranked by participants


District 9B Youth Council Members

Barnesville – Ashley Brown, Heather Dahl, Brandy Scheffler, Jeff Swenson

Breckenridge – Tyler Berndt, Mike Goldade, Marecca Vertin

Campbell – Tintah – Brian Berends, Randa Keller

Detroit Lakes – Cherline Lee, Mike Jacobson, Jenna Mohs

Dilworth-Glyndon-Felton – Amanda Korynta, Katie Nicklay, Jessica Thompson

Hawley – Nate Haugen, Greg Heinz, Sam Martin

Lake Park – Audubon – Emma Olson

Wheaton – Adam Sprengeler, Alana Wilhelm


Session Rooms

1. Jobs – CMU Ballroom Section 200A

2. Higher Education – CMU 205

3. Youth Ownership – CMU 203

4. Community Assets – CMU 227

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