Youth
London West Young Liberal News

 

London West Young Liberals, as an active organization, certainly lives up to its title, as it itself is young and in its beginning stages. I suppose we can be compared to a toddler, early in development, but full of life and activity. We are planning six events for 2009, have recently had an event at the London Food Bank, are looking to initiate an Ontario Young Liberal (OYL)-certified Youth Club this January, and have established the London West Liberal Super Youth.

As I write this we are preparing for our event at the Food Bank. It will be on Saturday, December 13th, 2008. In advance, I would like to thank Jane Roy for allowing us to volunteer and co-ordinating the event for the Food Bank, Matt Brown, Stu Mutch, and Brian Orton for helping to plan the event, and all those who will attend.

Like I mentioned earlier, I am looking to establish a Like I mentioned earlier, I am looking to establish a Provincial and a Federal OYL-certified Youth Club. These clubs will be recognized by the Ontario Liberal Party and the Liberal Party of Canada. Though they will be separate groups, the aim is to include both clubs and their memberships in the same events, meetings, and other happenings.

Super Youth is something that will be initiated at the Food Bank Event. It will be made official at the founding meeting of the Youth Club. It is a group of youth aged zero through 14 of kids who are not yet old enough to be voting members of the riding association, but who hope to be one day. This group is meant to foster interested and involvement in politics, and increase and enhance the membership of the riding association in the years to come. Members will be invited to youth events and meetings, and also encouraged to volunteer at, and attend various events of the riding association. To obtain a membership, the young person must volunteer at either a youth event or an event of the riding association.

Next year’s youth events are already in the planning stages. We will have the founding meeting of our Youth Club in January, a tree planting event in the spring, a trip to Toronto next summer, our second Youth Green Day garbage clean-up in the fall, and another event at the Food Bank around this time next year. The date of our club’s founding meeting is January 11th, 2009 at 1:30pm. It will be held at the Civic Garden Complex at 625 Springbank Drive. Ten youth members (aged 14-25) of the corresponding riding association. So if you are, or know a youth member, be sure you, or they, attend this meeting. Information regarding the four subsequent events will be announced as it becomes available, however we have determined that the trip to Toronto will include a tour of Queen’s Park and hopefully a Blue Jay’s baseball game.

Apart from the most recent American presidential election, youth in North America seem to have a drastically decreasing interest in politics these days. This is why it is so integral that the London West Young Liberals make each of our events a mixture of fun, impact, and politics. This must be done in order to attract and retain the political involvement of youth, because young people are the future of this riding association, this party, this country, and this world.

My goal is to make Liberal youth in London West will become a force to be reckoned with in years to come. With your help, I hope to get more youth politically active, and by doing so, make a positive impact on both the riding association and the riding. Your continued support is greatly appreciated.

By Julian Paparella

The above article was published in the recent WInter 2008/2009 newsletter of the London West Provincial Liberal Association.

 
Last Updated ( Tuesday, 03 March 2009 13:00 )
 
Announcements
Founding Meeting of London West Federal Youth Club
On January 11th the London West Federal Liberal Youth Club was established. This is a very important step for youth in London West. The club will be recognized by the Ontario Young Liberals (OYL), and Liberal Party of Canada (Ontario) (LPCO). Thanks to all who attended, and to the Chair of the meeting, Josh Morgan. Youth will continue to grow as a strong and energetic force in the LWFLA. New members are always welcome. 

Youth Event at London Food Bank
Thanks to everyone who attended, it was a huge success. There were twenty seven people in attendance including super youth (as young as 3 months), youth (14-25), and young at heart (youth wannabes). A special thank you to Matt Brown, Stu Mutch, and Brian Orton for helping to organize this event, our MPP Chris Bentley who was in attendance, and Jane Roy, assistant director of the Food Bank for arranging the event with the Food Bank, and making the event possible. We look forward to a return trip to the Food Bank!
Last Updated ( Sunday, 11 January 2009 18:32 )
 
London West Super Youth

 

London West Liberal Super Youth is a new group being establishes that will be youth under the age of 14 (the age when you can become an actual member of a political party), who like politics and like the Liberal Party. To become a super youth, you must volunteer at either a youth event or a regular event for either the London West Federal or Provincial Liberal Associations. If you, or anyone you know might be interested please click on the "Contact Us" button above and leave Matt Brown a message. We will be sure to get  back to you. 


Constitution

1. 1. This group is for youth under the age of fourteen (14) who are politically inclined and agree with the policies and principles of the Liberal Party of Canada (Ontario) and/or the Ontario Liberal Party.

1. 2. The purpose of the group is to foster political involvement and activity among youth who are not yet eligible to be considered members of a political party.

1. 3. Super youth are not voting members of the London West Federal or Provincial Liberal Associations, nor of the Liberal Party of Canada (Ontario) or the Ontario Liberal Party.

2. 1. To obtain a membership of the London West Super Youth a person must:

(a) be under the age of fourteen (14);

(b) complete an act of voluntary service to either the London West Federal or Provincial Liberal Association;

(c) follow and agree with the policies and principles of the Liberal Party of Canada (Ontario) and/or the Ontario Liberal Party;

(d) promise to have fun!
Last Updated ( Monday, 17 November 2008 20:51 )
 
London West Young Liberals


Hello, and welcome to the Youth section of the London West Federal Liberal Association website. Youth are an important part of our riding association because they are the future of not just the riding association, but the world.

Young Liberals in London West are a small group of hard working, fun, and dedicated people just like you. Like I said, we are a small group but are looking to expand. Last May we held our first youth event called "Youth Green Day". We picked up litter in Thames Park in London, and then had a free BBQ. We more recently had an event at the London Food Bank on December 13th, and are a tree planting event for the spring. Whether you are a member of the Liberal Party or not, any youth (age 14-25) are invited our events. Information about all upcoming will be posted on this web page as it is available.

We recently established our London West Federal Liberal Youth Club. This riding club is certified by the Ontario Young Liberals, as well as the Liberal Party of Canada. We are also looking to found a London West Provincial Liberal Youth Club as soon as possible.

If you are interested in becoming a member of our riding association or the Liberal Party of Canada, please visit the "Membership" section of this website, or visit  www.liberal.ca/join_e.aspx. You can join the Ontario Liberal Party by visiting www.ontarioliberal.ca/Membership.aspx

Below you can find information and web links about different youth organizations, services, and political groups.

Thanks for visiting our Youth web page! 



Young and Young at Heart Volunteers at Youth Green Day

Membership of Political Parties

Liberal Party of Canada (Ontario)
To apply for a membership, please visit  www.liberal.ca/join_e.aspx



Ontario Liberal Party
To apply for a membership, please visit  www.ontarioliberal.ca/Membership.aspx



Ontario Young Liberals



Representing individuals between the ages of 14 and 25, the Ontario Young Liberals (OYL) play an important role in both the Ontario Liberal Party and the Liberal Party of  Canada (Ontario). The OYL and young liberals everywhere have become the voice of youth, the voice of change, and the voice of renewal within the party. We are a way for interested youth to become actively involved in politics and we provide a forum to affect meaningful change.
For more information, visit the OYL website at  www.oyl.org/ 

Political Opportunities and Organizations for Youth

For Elementary Students...



-Legislative Page Program
Legislative Pages are grade 7 and 8 students who work in the Legislative Chamber of the Provincial Parliament Toronto. They serve a term of duty of up to six weeks and live in Toronto during that time. Pages participate in the legislative process, act as messengers in the Legislative Chamber, meet with politicians and officials, learn how laws are made, and how the Province of Ontario is governed. For more information, visit  www.ontla.on.ca and scroll down to "Learning and Teaching". Within that subtitle, click on "Legislative Page Program"
 

For Secondary Students...

-House of Commons Summer Student Employment Program
For more information, visit
www.parl.gc.ca/information/about/programs/Summer_Students/SummerStudent-e.htm

-Senate Summer Student Employment Program
For more information, visit
www.parl.gc.ca/information/about/programs/SenStudents/SenStudents-e.htm

-Library of Parliament Student Work Program
For more information, visit  www.parl.gc.ca/information/about/programs/lp-students/index-e.asp

For Post-Secondary Students...



-The House of Commons Page Program
Each year, 40 first year university students, studying at one of the 4 universities in the National Capital (Ottawa) Region, are selected to be a page in the House of Commons. Pages assist the Speaker, Clerks, Members of Parliament, and officials of the House of Commons. *You must be a high school student to apply.* For more information, visit
www.parl.gc.ca/information/about/programs/pages/pp_welcome-e.htm

-The Senate Page Program
Senate Pages are enrolled as full-time undergraduate students in one of the four universities in the National Capital (Ottawa) Region. They are hired to serve in the Senate of Canada on a one-year contract with the possibility of renewal for a second and third year. For more information, visit  www.parl.gc.ca/information/about/programs/senpages/SenPages-e.htm

-Parliamentary Guide Program
Members of the Parliamentary Guide Program guide tours of Parliament Hill in Ottawa. For more information, visit
www.parl.gc.ca/information/about/programs/guides/index.asp

-House of Commons Summer Student Employment Program
For more information, visit  www.parl.gc.ca/information/about/programs/Summer_Students/SummerStudent-e.htm

-Senate Summer Student Employment Program
For more information, visit  www.parl.gc.ca/information/about/programs/SenStudents/SenStudents-e.htm



-Parliamentary Information and Research Service Internship Program
Interns are graduate students who work for a one year term, earning $32,000 per year! For more information, visit
www.parl.gc.ca/information/about/programs/pirs-sirp/index-e.asp

-International Youth Programs
See the world and earn money at the same time! The Government of Canada has negotiated reciprocal temporary work permits with close to 40 countries for Canadians between the ages of 18 and 35.
These permits cover:
     -Working holidays
     -Student work abroad programs
     -International co-op placement
     -Young professional/young worker opportunities

For more information, visit  www.dfait-maeci.gc.ca/123go/menu-en.asp

Youth Programs and Services

Kids Help Phone:
Kids Help Phone is Canada’s only toll-free, national, bilingual, phone and web counseling, referral and information service for children and youth. They provide immediate anonymous and confidential support, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
For help call 1-800-668-6868, or go online to  www.kidshelpphone.ca/en/home.asp

City of London:
-Youth Web
london.ca/youth

Government of Ontario:
-Ministry of Children and Youth Services
www.gov.on.ca/children/english/index.html
-Youth Connect.ca Youth Opportunities Ontario
www.youthconnect.ca/main/english/index.html
-Premier Dalton McGuinty's Ozone! for Youth
www.onzone.ca/english/

Governor General's Youth Site:



Citizen Voices: Breaking Down Solitudes
www.citizenvoices.gg.ca/en/

Government of Canada:
Youth.Gc.Ca

youth.gc.ca/yohome.jsp




 
Last Updated ( Wednesday, 18 February 2009 12:57 )
 


 

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