Kenton County Director to Serve on Advisory Committee
Chris Francis, Director of Kenton County YMCA, has been invited to serve on the 21st Century Community Learning Centers State Advisory Committee. This is a group of directors and other partners that advise Kentucky State Education officials in program planning. Committee members meet 5-6 times a year and attend in-state and out-of-state trainings and conferences. This is a great opportunity for Chris to become even more deeply involved in the wellbeing of state education programs. Congratulations, Chris! Please click here for more information on Community Learning Centers.

High School Musical 2
More than 500 Ys have registered to host viewing parties this month for Disney Channel's newest original movie, High School Musical 2. National promotion for the events has started, including public service announcements airing on Disney Chennl August 6-18, and an announcement on www.ymca.net. Visit the site for more information. Please click here to view the Dayton Teen Center Blog!

Mayor's Youth Council Updates!
The Cincinnati Mayor's Youth Council recently held their General Body Meeting at Playhouse in the Park. Mayor Mark Mallory was present to listen to the council propose a youth march to speak out against violence and drugs. He asked that council members brainstorm ideas on how to get more students to attend the first day of school (when attendance levels are low). Youth Council is also interested in volunteering and marching in the Parade for the Black Family Reunion on Saturday, August 18th. More info to come. Please click here to view upcoming events sponsored by the Mayor's office.