Ohio-Meadville District

Two different groups oversee youth programming in the OMD.

The District Staff plan and oversee trainings and other youth related activities such as Leadership Development Conference (LDC), Spirituality Development Conference (SDC), Chaplain Training, Youth Advisor Training, some Cluster events and trainings and Youth Work Camp. Some of these events are done in conjunction with our neighboring districts or the Central East Regional Group. District Assembly youth programming is overseen by the District Assembly Planning Team with assistance from the district staff and input from YAC. All of these trainings and events can be found on the OMD Calendar and you can find information once registration opens under the OMD Events menu. Information on District Assembly programming can be found on the District Assembly pages.

A list of this year's trainings and events as currently planned is included below for your convenience:

We are currently accepting applications for a Youth Co-Dean for the Youth Service Learning Experience in Appalachia.

I envision the 2013 Youth Service trip to WV to be slightly different than the 2012 trip in one key way. I would like last year's attendees to select 2 youth to serve as co-deans. These youth would be responsible for matters like: arranging chore distribution, wake up, help in setting up food procedures for snacks, etc, responding to any rule violations or behavior outside of covenant, and assisting, with the lead adult, in creating an inclusive intergenerational community that supports youth empowerment and includes adult participation.

Co-deans' responsibilities will start before the trip itself and could include email conversations and conference calls to plan how to intentionally form community and to iron out details. Obviously phone calls and such will be scheduled around everyone's availability.

If you are interested in being a co-dean, please complete this form by February 19th. Your answers will be shared with the other youth so they can help select the best co-deans for 2013.

Thank you for considering this important leadership position!!

Evin Carvill-Ziemer

To apply, please complete this form.

YAC - The Youth Adult Committee -  oversees the youth conferences in the district, including planning and make all arrangements for the cons. Conferences and planning meetings are listed on the OMD Calendar as they are scheduled and a full list of all cons and planning meetings can be found on the YAC Committee Page. Conference registration is done on the OMD website and you can find those pages as registration opens under the OMD Events menu.

A list of this year's conferences is included below for your convenience, for a list including all YAC meetings and contact information for the committee chairs, please visit the YAC Committee Page.

• * for conferences for all ages, 7th & 8th graders must have previously attended a YAC Conference or Summer Institute youth program.
• Registration for all yac conferences is $25 per person, 2nd child from a family, $20; 3rd child from a family, $15; sponsors are free.
• Scholarships are available, please see the YAC website for details.