March 27, 2010

Promoting good government

When Optimist International first began promoting Youth Appreciation Week, they designed it to correspond with one of the purposes of the organization: To promote an active interest in good government and civic affairs.

While I compliment and enjoy seeing so many clubs recognizing children for doing the right things, leadership, scholarship, and sports, I was very impressed to see this program in Albemarle, North Carolina that does it all.

The Albemarle Optimist Club Youth Appreciation program recognizes children in a progressive manner beginning with elementary school children.  Chosen for their leadership skills, the students shown here participated in the youth in government program and shadowed Albemarle City government officials for the day. Fifteen eighth- grade students were also selected to be a part of the youth in government program.

The week was complete with a celebration of the students at the Annual Youth Appreciation dinner where students, parents, teachers, counselors, city council members and Optimist Club members were on hand to show their respect.

Photo courtesy of the Albemarle Optimist Club.

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