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Purpose <br />Statement <br /> <br /> he Youth Initiatives <br />Committee has developed and <br />adopted the following Purpose <br />Statement: <br /> <br />September, 1998 Volume 10 <br /> <br /> Youth <br />Initiatives, <br /> <br />To unite various segments of the <br />community to develop and <br />promote positive resources and <br />opportunities with and for youth. <br /> <br />BMX Biking <br />Margo Foster and John Thompson <br />continue to work on a BMX <br />facility. A site has been chosen <br />and is in the process of being <br />designed. Anyone interested in <br />getting involved should contact <br />Margo Foster at 241-0292. <br /> <br />Youthbound <br /> <br />Youthbound has been going very <br />well. It's been averaging over 30 <br />youth each night. There are <br />arcade games, pool tables, darts, <br />air hockey, foosball, vending <br />machines, board games, cards and <br />more. <br /> <br />The staff is starting to work on an <br />application and a process for <br />establishing a Youth Board. We <br />hope to get this established in the <br />next couple months. <br /> <br />Youth also have the opportunity <br />to play at Youthbound if they <br />have a band. They just need to <br />call Community Recreation at <br /> ~1-3523 for more information. <br />The staff will print up tickets and <br />flyers for the event. <br /> <br />What's Happening? <br /> <br />Many positive programs and activities have <br />come from the hard work of the Youth <br />Initiatives Committee. We have a skate park <br />and are looking for ramps, the mentoring <br />program is in place, the BMX enthusiasts now <br />have a location and are making plans to <br />develop it, and we found an existing building to <br />use for a facility for youth. <br /> <br />These opportunities would not have been <br />possible without the involvement of many <br />different community members. We would like <br />to take this opportunity to thank everyone who <br />has made a contribution for their efforts, as <br />well as encouraging everyone who has an <br />interest in youth to become involved, doin us <br />at the September lOth meeting to share your <br />ideas. <br /> <br />Elk River Skateboarders, Inc. <br /> <br />  ~'The skate park is now paved in Oak Knoll <br /> Athletic Complex. Ramps must be under 3 feet, <br /> <br /> ,, be approved by the City and must stay at the <br /> · park. If you have a ramp you would like to <br />donate to the park or if you would be willing to donate <br />materials or labor to help the Elk River Skateboarders <br />construct ramps, please contact Community Recreation at <br />241-3523. <br /> <br />Watz Up Cafe Club <br /> <br />The Watz's continue to look for a facility, hopefully in a <br />neighboring community. For more information, please <br />call Mark and Annette Watz at 441-1030. <br /> <br /> <br />