Youth Venture Newsletter August 2009

Dear Daniel, Summer may be winding down, but Youth Venture is heating up. There are lots of exciting updates to share, including the results of the Best Buy Change Exchange, the winners of the Rugby Match Grants and upcoming local Youth Venture events.

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Want to have your Venture featured in the National Newsletter or on Youth Ventures Blog? Send us an email with updates to share with the YV Community.   

What's New This MonthWhat's New This MonthWhat's New This MonthWhat's New This Month:: YV National Updates

:: Featured Venturers

:: Golden Opportunities

:: In Your Neck of the Woods

:: Meet an Ashoka Fellow  

 

YV National Updates What's new around the USWhat's new around the USWhat's new around the USWhat's new around the US

Best Buy Change Exchange

Thanks to everyone who spread the word and allocated points to Youth Venture in the Best Buy Change Exchange! Because of YOU, Youth Venture received 569,728 points or 45% of $250,000. That means $120,268 to support new Venture teams, provide fellowship opportunities and grow our support of a truly global movement of young changemakers.

Golden OpportunitiesCheck out these grants, programs and scholarshipsCheck out these grants, programs and scholarshipsCheck out these grants, programs and scholarshipsCheck out these grants, programs and scholarships  Digital Open Contest Open to youth ages 17 and under who are working on free and open technology projects. A panel of judges will select a winning project from each of the 8 categories. Winning projects will receive a prize package full of technology products. Deadline: August 15, 2009

Youth Service Institute The YSI Conference will be held in Washington, DC on October 7th-9th. It will gather those interested in the youth service movement for training, networking and capacity building to develop effective programs and increase the number of community minded youth.  Registration Deadline: September 9, 2009.

Prudential Spirit of Community Award The Award recognizes youth in grades 5-12 for outstanding service to others at the local, state and national level. Students are eligible to receive various prizes if they are chosen as a Local Honoree, State Honoree or National Honoree. Deadline: November 2, 2009

Visit GenV.net to find out about other exciting programs that Youth Venture is sponsoring!

 

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Climate Action Club Climate Action Club Climate Action Club Climate Action Club

When Chloe Maxmin started Climate Action Club in 2007 to advocate for environmental sustainability at her small high school in Maine, she had no idea that she was creating an environmental movement across the nation. 

Chloe created the social network First Here, Then Everywhere to unite young environmentalists to share their ideas and empower others to save the environment.

Join the discussion! 

Learn about more changemakers and Venture Teams just like you.       

    

 

Shout Out

Congratulations to the Winners of the        Match Rugby Grants 

Throughout the month of June, 30 Youth Venture teams competed for 15 Match Rugby Grants of $1,000 each.  Nearly 10,000 votes were cast to determine the 15 winning teams. Check out the winners of the Match Rugby Grants!

Share your Venture with others. Email YV  for consideration in future newsletter issues.

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Want more info about scholarships, programs, and grants? More are listed on GenV.net. Check out these links: : : : Opportunities for Venturers and Grants and Scholarship Opportunities for Venturers.

 

Defining

Your Vision

 Watch this video to learn about writing an effective mission statement.

For additional helpful tools like Networking, Sustainability and more, go to Grow It on GenV.net. 

 

In Your Neck of the Woods What YV and Venture Teams are doing in your region.  What YV and Venture Teams are doing in your region.  What YV and Venture Teams are doing in your region.  What YV and Venture Teams are doing in your region.   Concord, New HampshireConcord, New HampshireConcord, New HampshireConcord, New HampshireYouth Venture presents Dinner on the Lawn.  Join YV on August 21st from 5:00 to 8:00pm at the New Hampshire State House lawn for an evening of local food, games and live music by the Brooks Young Band. Don't miss this chance to mingle with New Hampshire's young changemakers and socially responsible businesses.

Washington, DC Washington, DC Washington, DC Washington, DC Join YV team Minga for a workshop at Youth Venture's office on August 3rd from 4:00-6:00pm. Minga aims to raise awareness about the child sex trade and this summer the team is on a road trip to promote their new Let's Get Real campaign. 

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Youth Venture India Holds 2nd Annual Celebration

On June 21st, Youth Venture India celebrated 21 young Venturers at the Second Anuual Youth Venture Celebration. The primary purpose of the event was to recognize and showcase the stories of change that

Venturers have created throughout Mumbai.

Nearly 500 people from across Mumbai attended the event including: Ashoka Fellows, ASN members, donors, panelists, media, parents and friends. 

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