December 11,
2007: The Anguilla National Youth Council has elected an
executive committee for the upcoming year, 2008. This new
executive committee replaces the committee which was elected
in March 2007 for a six (6) month term. The previous
executive committee was tasked with beginning the rebuilding
process. Ms. Sherri-Anne Roberts in delivering the
president’s report listed a number of activities which the
council was involved in during the six month period.
Three of the activities highlighted in particular were:
- Youth Leadership Training Seminar: This activity
took place at Paradise Cove on August 30. Youth leaders
from various organizations were trained in strategic
planning, proposal writing, facilitating meetings and
institutions of governance. This activity was a
conducted in partnership with the Department of Youth
and Culture. (Excerpt from Presidents Report)
- Leaders of tomorrow...Today: This I believe was one
of our most successful and fun activities. It provided
young people with the opportunity to gain an
appreciation of the roles of various decision makers in
the community including personalities such as the Chief
Minister, Minister of social Development among others.
(Excerpt from Presidents Report)
- HIV/AIDS Workshop: The information shared at this
workshop which was produced in partnership with the
National HIV/AIDS Programme provided participants with
valuable information about HIV/AIDS including tips on
dealing with the issue. (Excerpt from Presidents Report)
Ms. Roberts spoke well of her experience as president and
referred to it as one of the most challenging, yet rewarding
experiences of her life.
The new executive, which retains three (3) of five (5)
members from the previous executive, will likewise be tasked
with rebuilding the Council which has had an extended period
of dormancy. It was moved and decided that the new executive
committee will serve a period of one (1) year.
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(Executive Committee standing left to right in order
listed below)
The composition of the Committee is as follows:
Ms. Sherri-Anne Roberts - President
Ms. Olufunmike Banks-Devonish - Vice President
Ms. Shountae Boothe - General Secretary
Ms. Patriese Richards - Treasurer
Ms. Magueda Jackson - Assistant Secretary-Treasurer
Ms. Rodi Richardson - Unattached Youth Representative |