Youth Advisory Council 2008-2009
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The 2008-2009 Youth Advisory Council (YAC) is a group that is conscious of the imminent problems of Nevada's drought and environmental deterioration. Accordingly, they took on the objective of raising water conservation awareness and making a positive impact on their community.
On March 21, 2009, YAC hosted the second annual World Water Day Walk/Event in Las Vegas. Southern Nevada Water Authority (SNWA) General Manager Pat Mulroy and YAC students led a walk for water through a trail created around the Henderson Events Plaza to represent the strenuous trek that women and children have to traverse each day in water-stricken countries. At the end of the walk, participants were met with a number of environmentally themed booths and entertainment. More than 2,000 residents stepped out to support global water issues at the inaugural event in 2008 at the Springs Preserve, and this event was brought into Henderson in an effort to help raise awareness throughout the valley.
Community Partners
For their community project, the students are partnering with the City of Henderson and the Clark County School District Partnership Program.
YAC 2008-2009 members:
Kevin Aliado, William Baez, Anne Barnhost, Kimberlyn Caoagas, Zachary Dieu, Patrick Dillon, Samantha Fanter, Lauren Finley-Jacob, Tevin Flores, Jasmyn Franklin, Christina Geraci, Breanna Goodall-Fleming, Laura Gray, Daniel Harrison, Meagan Hauser, Cristal James, Kristie James, Holly Jammerson, Hector Lopez, Monica Macias, Nigel Martial, Genna McAllister, Jessica Meier, Meriza Mora, Melissa Morelli, Kyle Moyes, Ethan Nakmuatsu, Nicole Parks, Sonny Patel, Diana Redraza, Rosie Ritchie, Jessica Sands, Alisha Saxena, Nicole Schwartz, Kimi Sharma, Jasmine Sharp and Emily Shoenbeck.
World Water Day 2009
Organized by the 2008-09 Youth Advisory Council, the World Water Day event brought the Las Vegas community together to raise awareness of global water issues and funds for Water For People. |
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