Onekama Students Attended a YAC meeting

On Wednesday, March 9th, students from Onekama High School attended a YAC meeting at Bear Lake High School along with their advisor, Ms. Stendel. The guest speaker for this meeting was Mary Becker-Witt from the Manistee County Community Foundation. She explained about EnVision, the county visioning initiative. She also asked for YAC’s help with this endeavor. Further details will be discussed next meeting. Other topics discussed were Time, Talent and Treasure, YAC donation to Love for Children (to purchase cribs), Fund Development, Training at CMU this summer and service projects. The next meeting is at MHS on April 13th. For more information on the Manistee County Community Foundation and YAC visit the website at: www.manisteefoundation.org

Mary Becker-Witt speaking to YAC about EnVision

Onekama students at a recent YAC meeting.

YAC is a group of students from Manistee County whose purpose is to learn about the needs of the youth in the community and then make appropriate grants to meet those needs. Through the activities students develop philanthropy, leadership and communication skills. The committee meets once a month during the school year and during school hours at one of the local schools. YAC works under the guidance of the Manistee County Community Foundation.