PRESS RELEASE
ADMINISTRATION 

Monday, Oct. 19, 2009
For Immediate Release 
Contact:  Kate Reardon
Public Information Director
kreardon@ci.everett.wa.us
425-257-8687 or cell 425-418-0936

Teens can register now for Youth Leadership Summit!
Washington State Youth Leadership Summit 2009 set for Nov. 14

EVERETT – Teens ages 14-18 are invited to attend the third Annual Washington State Youth Leadership Summit on Saturday Nov. 14 in Everett.

The Everett Mayor’s Youth Council is hosting the Summit to connect youth from across the state with elected officials, business leaders and non-profit organizations. The event will be at the Weyerhaeuser Room at the Everett Station, 3201 Smith Ave. in downtown Everett.

The Summit features outstanding speakers and presenters from around the state. The Summit is designed for youth 14 to 18 years old and includes a welcome by Everett Mayor Ray Stephanson, expert speakers, interactive break-out sessions and a luncheon featuring roundtable discussions with political, non-profit and business leaders in the community.

The day-long Summit starts at 8 a.m. Saturday Nov. 14 at the Weyerhaeuser Room at the Everett Station, 3201 Smith Ave. in Everett. Registration is FREE thanks to sponsorships by Dale Carnegie Training , The Everett Clinic, Anderson Hunter Law Firm, Hyundai of Everett, Brien Ford and Rodland Toyota.  Space is limited so registration is required to attend the event.

The event will feature a keynote presentation by Dale Carnegie Training stressing that leadership is about understanding people, building trust, and helping others to attain their goals.  This engaging presentation will build confidence with meeting and speaking with people, which will help in building participants networks.  It will also define some key qualities to becoming both a better person and a more effective leader.

Break-out sessions will include:
• Youth Voice, Adam Fletcher, Washington State Department of Health
• Cool Post-High School Options, Sarah Williams, Henry M. Jackson High School
• Youth Gang Awareness and the Importance of Positive Choices and Leadership, Kevin Fairchild, Everett Police Department
• Young Professionals Panel

Roundtable Discussion leaders include: Naval Station Everett Commanding Officer Thomas Mascolo, Everett Fire Chief Murray S. Gordon, Washington State Representative Marko Liias, Mukilteo City Councilmember Emily Vanderwielen, Perteet Inc. Executive Vice President Crystal Donner, Anderson Hunter Law Firm attorney Laurie Ummel and Everett Family YMCA Vice President Ted Wenta.

The day will wrap up with a general session by Debbie Little, called True Colors, which allows participants to better understand their natural leadership styles.

“Our young people are a vital part of our community,” Mayor Stephanson said. “This Summit allows us to connect with one another and invest time in the development of our future leaders.”

For more information or to register, contact Kate Reardon at 425-257-8687 or kreardon@ci.everett.wa.us.