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Fire USA believes that youth leadership is very important.
Because of that, Camp Fire established a national youth advisory
group in the late 1980’s. This advisory group is known
as the Youth Advisory Cabinet (YAC).
YAC serves in an advisory position to the national staff
and national board of trustees. It also acts as the voice
for all Camp Fire USA youth.
Activities and responsibilities of YAC members include:
- Discussing issues that are important to teens
- Helping to plan Camp Fire USA events, such as the Camp
Fire USA National Convention and the National Youth Forum
- Consulting with national staff and national youth board
members on youth issues
- Representing Camp Fire USA at local and national events
and with other organizations.
Each Camp Fire USA youth who meets basic qualifications is
encouraged to apply to become a member of YAC.
Cabinet Composition
YAC is made up of teen leaders from across the country. Currently,
the cabinet includes eight teens from the general Camp Fire
USA population and four teens that serve as national youth board
members, including the vice president of youth leadership.
Youth Advisory Cabinet 2004 members are:
- Mark Aoyama, youth representative to national board of
trustees, Camp Fire USA Central Puget Sound Council, Seattle,
Washington
- Katie Doherty, youth representative to national board
of trustees, Camp Fire USA Heart of the Hawkeye Council,
Des Moines, Iowa
- Staci Haws, Camp Fire USA Green Country Council, Tulsa,
Oklahoma
- Vanessa Hoagland, Camp Fire USA Adahi Council, Mohnton,
Pennsylvania
- Spencer Mayberry, Camp Fire USA Green Country Council,
Tulsa, Oklahoma
- Shane McLaughlin, youth representative to national board
of trustees, Camp Fire USA Sunshine Council, Lakeland, Florida
- Andrew Michael Neill, Camp Fire USA Wilani Council, Eugene,
Oregon
- Kelly Ronan, Camp Fire USA Snohomish County Council, Everett,
Washington
- Josh Schumacker, Camp Fire USA Inland Northwest Council,
Spokane, Washington
- Marybeth Vavra, Camp Fire USA Sunshine Council, Lakeland,
Florida
- Bridget Wall, Camp Fire USA Minnesota Council, Saint Paul,
Minnesota
- Evan Welsh, vice president of youth leadership, national
board of trustees, Camp Fire USA Balcones Council, Austin,
Texas
Term of Office
The term of office for YAC members is two years, beginning
January 1 of each year. Teens may serve no more than two,
two-year terms.
Expenses
Camp Fire USA National Headquarters provides travel, food
and lodging for YAC members to attend two scheduled meetings
each calendar year.
Basic Qualifications
Youth must meet the following qualifications to be eligible
for membership on the Youth Advisory Cabinet:
- Be between the ages of 16 and 21
- Have leadership skills and experience in Camp Fire USA
programs that serve the community
- Have a minimum of two years of experience in Camp Fire
USA immediately prior to application
- Make a two-year commitment to YAC
- Be a free-thinker and communicate well
- Have a passion for Camp Fire USA.
Application Process
The YAC application process occurs each summer. Camp Fire
USA National Headquarters announces appointments in the fall.
If you’re a Camp Fire USA member and interested in applying
for a YAC position, please contact
Camp Fire USA, Samish Council for more information.
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