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Youth Planners Wanted!
Organizations Wanted!
We are pleased to announce a very special event for 15- to 24-year-old New York City youth during the week of April 13 (specific date to be determined). This full day expo and 
forum is being planned with and for youth leaders who are involved with health, wellness, and sustainability. It will be a venue for cross-pollination between the fields of food, farming, and active living.
Schools, Food and Community
2008 Baum Forum
This event is intended to further youth involvement in these dynamically related areas as well as act as a call for organizations and individuals to provide young people with opportunities for meaningful engagement.
Participants will network, share their knowledge and expertise and connect with opportunities for further education, activism, and jobs.
The day will include:
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workshops by youth, for youth
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expo of enterprise projects, apprenticeships, internships and jobs, youth-led teams and organizations
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dance, martial arts, and more
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healthy, delicious food
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opportunities for youth and adult collaboration
Youth Planners Wanted!
We are seeking 12-16 youth to join the pre-event planning team. (Sorry, we have to limit participation to no more than 2 youth from any program or school.) Planning will begin February 10.
Opportunities for youth planners include: planning the event; leading workshops and games; marketing; food; art and performance; and recruiting for your teams, programs or upcoming events.
Please contact >>Sarah Pappas for more information.
Organizations Wanted!
We need your participation and support. Programs, individuals and businesses offering specific opportunities for youth are invited to exhibit at the expo. Others are welcome to assist in marketing the event, become a sponsor or volunteer for the day.
Opportunities for organizations include: recruiting for programs, internships, etc., networking and information sharing, promotion to community, government agencies, funders, and press.
Please contact >> Ryan Wood for more information.
Event Producers
This event is produced by Baum Forum, a not for profit program of conferences and seminars held periodically to focus public attention on food and farming issues, in association with the NYC Food and Fitness Partnership >>www.nycfoodandfitness.org.
Please contact >> Elsa Gomez for information about the NYC Food and Fitness Partnership Youth Leadership Project.
This program follows previous Baum Forum conferences on related themes:
Schools, Food and Community 2008
Schools, Food and Gardening: Cultivating a Healthy Future 2007
Schools and Food: Innovation, Opportunity and Wellness 2006
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