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2010-2011 City of Concord Youth Council Members

2011 City of Concord Youth Council Executive Board are: President, Cameron Watson; Vice President, Harmony Houston; Secretary, Molly Walker; Finance Chair, Greg Fields; Promotions & Marketing Chair, Alex Johnson and Caroline Blackman, Social Chair.

Advisors are Debbie Littlefield, Parks & Recreation Supervisor; Taylor Morris, Parks & Recreation Program Specialist and Ron Ferrell, CID, Concord Police.

Youth Council Events

Union Street Live!, third Thursday May-Sept., Downtown Concord

Greg Fields & Hamilton Jones, co-chairs

Stars in the Park, June 24, July 22 & August 26, Dorton Park

Throughout this summer, Youth Council partcipated in an annual event dedicated to providing the community with free entertainment and a chance to socialize: Stars in the Park! A night of popcorn, movies and fun was scheduled for three nights at Dorton Park, one each month in June, July, and August. Movies enjoyed by the crowd (who dared to brave the summer heat!) included How to Train Your Dragon, The Goonies, and Toy Story 3. In July, Stars in the Park was even the designated "Rock Your Park!" event for the City of Concord during "Parks and Recreation" month. With a theme of everything rockstar, a mass group performance of the Cupid Shuffle took place in addition to Rock Band tournaments on the inflatable screen. The Youth Council continually supports and volunteers at Stars in the Park to continue the summertime tradition of community bonding at one of the City's most beautiful parks while also getting their movie fix - without the steep price of the theatre!

Molly Walker, chair. 

Cabarrus Senior Center 20th Anniversary, June 17, Cabarrus Senior Center

Six youth council members served as wait staff for this 1920's inspired party for the senior members of the Senior Center.  We prepared salads and tables for the party goers, as well as served them drinks and food.  Dressed in white shirts and black pants, we were easily recognizable to party participants.  After the chicken and spaghetti dinner was over, we cleared the tables and said goodby to our tables.  The people attending were dressed as if they were in the roaring 20's era, so the room was quite lively at they danced on the dance floor to the live band.  It was a treat to witness such wise people bringing fond memories back into a crowded room.

Rachel Jones & Megan Yawn, co-chairs

Swim Social, July 7, McInnis Aquatic Center

 Caroline Blackman, chair and Social Committee

Streetlight 5K & Fun Run, July 15, Les Myers Park  

The Streetlight 5k was a event that involved youth council members handing out water to thirsty runners. It was a fun experience and everyone got wet from the runners splashing the water at us as they grabbed and kept on running. We had alot of youth council members show up. Everyone had a blast the weather was nice and it was great experience.

 Walker Swink, chair.

 Camp Ready Kids, July 19 & 20, Fire Station #8

I was the chair for camp ready kids this year I had an amazing time! the purpose of this event was to provide a break for kids at camp ready kids. On the first day we setup by filling up water balloons and filling buckets with water for games. We went down to the track and we split the kids up into three teams. The teams then competed in a relay race. Next we did a race to see who could fill the bucket up with the most water. After the race was over the kids had to leave. On the second day we setup again filling up water balloons and buckets. We split the kids up in the same groups as yesterday. We then went into the groups and played a game of hot potato with the water balloons and then after that we then played the game where you have to fill up the bucket with the most water. After the bucket game, the kids had to leave. I enjoyed chairing this event and hope to do it again!

 Griffin Fiedler, chair.

Cabarrus Senior Center Hula Luau, July 30, Cabarrus Senior Center

This was a fun and entertaining way for Senior Center members to socialize.  They came dressed up in Hawaiian outfits and after dinner there were a couple of hula dancing groups who performed for the audience.  They were invited to join in and they danced the night away.  Youth Council membes helped by serving the food and refilled the drinks.

Rachel & Sarah Coats, co-chairs

Blood Drive, August 5, Cabarrus Creamery

The blood drive I coordinated with CBCC was held at the Cabarrus Creamery in downtown Concord. Even though it rained we had a great turn out.  Youth Council members had a great time helping donors as they arrived, serving snacks to donors and giving donors encouragement to donate and save a life.

Loren Coleman, chair. 

Cabarrus Senior Center Trash & Treasures, September 17, Cabarrus Senior Center

This was a yard sale where anything that was not sold was given to the Salvation Army.  Youth Councl members helped direct traffic in the parking lot, break down everything, put them in the Senior Center or storage and clean up.  This event was a lot of fun.  The Senior Center had people singing adn dancing to get everyone in the mood to buy!

Rachel & Sarah Coats, co-chairs

Safe Kids Safety Day, September 17, K-Mart Shopping Center Parking Lot

On Saturday, September 17 The Carbarrus Safe Kids Safety Day took place in the Super K-Mart parking lot on 545 Concord Parkway.  The purpose of the event was to raise money to purchase carseats for underprivileged families. Along with the auction held to raise carseat money, there was a bike rodeo, car seat check, bounce houses, texting& driving simulation, food, and games.  There was a both to set up for car seat check and many familes were not aware that they're kids' carseats weren't installed correctly.  The texting& driving simulation was targeted more towards teenagers.  Teens were faced with the tast of driving a golf cart and texting.  It was definitly an eye opener and taught us all a lesson. Concord City Youth Council teamed up with Norman Franklin, the Fire & Life Safety educator, who made the event happen. There were also 33 amazing volunteers from Concord Youth Council to help out with the event. Even though it was slightly overcast, a great time was had by all! The event was a great success!

Danielle AguDog Food Drive, October 17 & November 7

Mandy Kluttz, chair.

 

Dogs’ Day Out, October 22, Les Myers Park

Youth Council members participated in Dogs' Day Out at Les Myers Park.  there were several activites that Youth Council members volunteered for, such as, the Doggie Fun Zone, Bake Sale, Contest Judges, Check-In, and breakdown/setup.  27 Youth council members participated.  The event was very successful and had a good crowd that came.  The volunteers were greatly appreciated by the vendors that attended.  Everything went as planned and was very beneficial.

Ashley Francis & Bethany Partlow, co-chairs.

Bonfire & Haunted Trail Social, October 23, Caroline Blackman's

Caroline Blackman, chair & Social Committee  

Reflex Spring Triathlon, October 23, Sportscenter  

Youth Council members were assigned positions to ensure the race ran smoothly.  Members were set up at different staions including the bike mount, 5K course, concession stand, and finish line.  Once their stations were completed, some of the members came down to the finish line to cheer on the runners.  the coordinators of the triathlon were very grateful for the YC volunteer's help.

Hanna Shaw, chair.

Pumpkin Prowl, October 27, Hartsell Recreation Center

This was a wonderful event.  We had a great amount of people from teh local community come out to let their children enjoy the games and fun that Youth Council set up for them.  There were many happy faces all around.  Many YC members were involved to pull this event together and it was a success.

Loren Coleman, chair.

 Celebration of Flight 5K, October 29 , Concord Regional Airport

 Ryan Alvarado, chair.

 Day of the Thread 5K, November 5, Les Myers Park

The Day of the Thread 5K was a successful event! Youth Council members showed up at Les Myers Park before the race and helped runners register. Meanwhile, members at McGee Park directed runners, set up water tables, and called out the time to keep runners on pace. After the race, members cleaned up the course. Many grateful runners thanked the Youth Council volunteers, who were happy to help!Sarah Hendrix, chair.

Reuse Rodeo, November, 12, Fire Station #3

Jairus Propst, chair.

Tree Lighting Ceremony, November 18, Downtown Concord

Krispy Kringle, November 28, Old Courthouse Theatre

Kelly Swanson, chair.

Holiday Happenings, December 3, Downtown Concord

Andre Aguiar, chair.

Holiday Home Tour, December 4, Historic Concord Homes

Youth Council members served as docents in several homes on the Christmas tour.  The tour is a bi-yearly event that raises money that allows the Residents of Historic Concord to plant trees, give mini-grants and preserve the homes in the historic district.  The Resident of Historic Concord are devoted to perserving the beauty of historic Concord.  

Will Yoder, chair.

Concord Rotary Can-A-Thon, December 10, Various grocery stores

Dominique Spriggs, chair.

Christmas Caroling, December 12, First Assembly Living Center

We decorated snowflakes to add to socks for Youth Council members to deliver to residents at the First Assembly Living Center.  The event was a success and the residents enjoyed seeing youth being involved in the community.  This project allowed those participating a chance to open up to the elderly, whom we don't usually do many projects with.  The colorful snowflake ornaments and cozy socks warmed the hearts of many residents, who thanked the Youth Council for thinking of them this holiday season.

Kena Patel, chair.

Christmas Feast meeting, December 12, Anna Hathcock's home

Caroline Blackman, chair & Social Committee

Cops & Kids, December 17, Boys & Girls Club/Kmart

Brianna Smith, chair. 

Game Day, January 21, Church of God Children's Home

Harmony Houston, chair.

Blankets for Jeff Gordon Children's Hospital, before January 30 meeting

16 members made 10 fleece blankets that we donated to Jeff Gordon Children's Hospital at CMC-Northeast. 

Griffin Fiedler, chair.

Ushers, To Kill a Mockingbird, February 9, 10, 11, 12, 16, 17, 18, 19, 23, 24, 25 & 26, Old Courthouse Theatre

Youth Coucil members volunteered as ushers for the theatrical performance "To Kill a Mockingbird" at the Old Courthouse Theatre.  The audience loved seeing the youth involved in the community and commended us for volunteering for all ten performances.  We also helped clean the house of the theatre and helped served refreshments during intermission.

Kena Patel & Danielle Aguair, co-chairs.

Valentines for Seniors, February 14, First Assembly Living Center

We handed out valentine hearts and boxes containing socks to the residents that we made at the Youth Council meeting the night before.  The men and women seemed to enjoy their new goodies!  One of the residents even got Walker, Hannah, Kirsten and me to sing a song for her.  It was something all eight of us thoroughly enjoyed, because each resident was beyond excited to receive the valentines.

Madison Walker, chair.

Confetti Eggs, 3/5, Academy Recreation Center

On Monday, March 5th, 12 Youth Council members met at the Academy Center after school to make confetti eggs.  We took the shells and dyed them many different colors.  After they dried, we filled them with confetti and sealed them up with colorful tissue paper.  They will be sold at the Bunny Bash on April 7.

Kirsten Spencer, chair.

Disc Golf Course Clean Up, 3/17, Dorton Park

This project was a huge success.  19 members gathered at 11:00am Saturday morning.  We were able to spread mulch thoughout four areas on the trail leaving behind a pretty strong improvement to the park.  I fell that anyone using the park will be grateful for our hard work to the communtiy. 

Alex Johnson, chair.

Operation: Teddy Bear Drop, March 19, Build-A-Bear Workshop @ Concord Mills

Alexandra Spriggs, chair.

Bunny Bash, April 7, W.W. Flowe Park

Cameron Watson, chair.

Spring Into Arts Festival, May 12, Downtown Concord

Tristian Markland & Gabby Beaudry, co-chairs.

Union Street Live!, May 17, Downtown Concord

Sarah Aldridge & Mercedes Fernandez, co-chairs.

Community Free Clinic, third Tuesday, continual through out the school year

Rebecca Skahen, chair.