Martin Kendrick, Mid-Atlantic Region The National Teen Board had the pleasure of discussing and partaking in multiple exercises involving parliamentary procedure with Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton’s event coordinator, Mr. Tristan Breaux. The parliamentary procedure workshop was helpful and essential in assisting the National Teen Board with the responsibilities with their position. The teens will come back to their region prepared to preside over regional events, especially regional teen conference.
Jeremiah Wheeler, Mid-Western Region Your voice is the bridge between how you are and what you want to be. This weekend the National Teen Board established that it is of prime importance that teens realize they have a voice. Our cause is to get teens to speak up on issues they care about and to start by not only having an opinion but voicing it. Utilizing your voice is a leadership trait that we want all teens to cultivate through speaking up for yourself and your community. Whether it is speaking on cultural pride or injustice, education, or social issues, our youth have the strongest voice and our goal is to lift that voice. Youth are the greatest natural resource.
Matthew Smith, South Central Region The National Teen Board retreat was an amazing experience not only because it gave the six present Regional Teen Presidents time to bond, but also because of the great brain power produced throughout the duration of the retreat. But by far, the most memorable portion of the retreat was touring THE Howard University. Being such a prestige institution, stepping foot on a place with such a wide range of history was incredibly empowering. Also fellowshipping with Jack and Jill alumni who attend Howard was great because it gave us a moment to speak candidly on old times as well as the new transition in their life; moving from high school to college.
Lennis Price, Southeastern Region Vision, Goal Setting, and Defining the National Teen Board are some of the tasks thrust upon the 2014-2015 NTB at the start of the retreat. After receiving a working draft constructed by the inaugural NTB, many heated discussions and vigorous changes were enacted. The revised version of the document will be used help other members of our illustrious organization better understand the time, effort, and leadership the NTB puts forth to the uplifting of our organization. This is a very meaningful portion of our organization.
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