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January recognized as National Mentoring Month
The Western Youth Network is celebrating 25 years of mentoring and kicking off a new year during the month of January, National Mentoring Month.
On January 6th, 2010, The White House released President Obama's proclamation stating, "NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of
America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution
and the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim January 2010 as
National Mentoring Month. I call upon public officials, business and
community leaders, educators, and Americans across the country to
observe this month with appropriate ceremonies, activities, and
programs."
To see the full Presidential Proclamation, click here.
The U.S.Senate has also officially recognized January as National Mentoring
Month with a resolution introduced by Senators John McCain
and John Kerry.
The resolution states that the Senate "recognizes with gratitude the
contributions of the millions of caring adults and students who are
already volunteering as mentors and encourages more adults and students
to volunteer as mentors; and encourages the people of the United
States to observe National Mentoring Month with appropriate ceremonies
and activities that promote awareness of, and volunteer involvement
with, youth mentoring."
You can view a full copy of the resolution by clicking here.
WYN will also receive a proclamation from the Mayor of Boone, Loretta Clawson, Wednesday January 13th, in Honor of National Mentoring Month.
WYN is excited about a new year and new possibilities for the mentoring program.
For more information about our mentoring program, or to become a mentor, please contact Program Director, Angela McMann at (828)264-5174 or visit, www.westernyouthnetwork.org
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A look Back...Mentors of 2009
Kader & TJ at Golden Corral Thanksgiving Feast
Tasha & Beth at Grandfather Mountain
 Wristen & Frank on the Blue Ridge Parkway
Pirates of Penzance
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an effort to provide enriching activities for mentors and their
mentees, WYN's mentoring program provides monthly event opportunities
for participants.
January's mentoring event will be a showcase of The Pirates of Penzance, a classic musical
comedy that is a part of ASU's Performing Arts Series.
The Pirates of Penzance will be performed by New York Gilbert & Sullivan Players
on the stage of Farthing Auditorium. The event will take place at 8pm on Friday, January 22.
WYN's
Mentoring Program embraces community arts and culture and believes The
Pirates of Penzance is a exceptional way to kick off a new year.
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WYN in the community
Spirit Night at Back Yard Burgers
Support WYN this month by dining at Back Yard Burger on Tuesday, January 19th, from 5:30pm-8:30pm. Back Yard Burgers has agreed to donate a portion of their sales from the evening to WYN's Mentoring Program.
Warm Up for WYN at Stick Boy Bread CO.
Enjoy any beverage at Stickboy Bread Co. on Thursday, January 21st and portion of the sales will go to benefit WYN.
Pizza, Pasta, & Subs, YUM!
Eat at Primo's Pizza, Pasta, and Subs all day on Thursday, January 28th and a portion of your sales will go to benefit WYN's Mentoring Program.
WYN debuts as Todd's featured non-profit
Western Youth Network is excited to be the "Featured Non-Profit" on ToddsCalendar.com for the month of January. Todd's Calendar is
a brand new Online Community Calendar for the High Country where you
can search for just about anything that is happening (movies, music,
sports, kids, workshops, festivals, non-profit events and more). Being
a featured non-profit means that WYN will get a percentage of all
advertising revenue generated during the month of January.
We encourage you to visit Todd's Calendar and check out all the WYN events happening in honor of National
Mentoring month and our 25 year celebration. And, anyone can post an
event on Todd's Caledar, it's FREE and easy to do.
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