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LYAC Attends Maine Youth Action Network
Conference

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PRESS
RELEASE: November 12, 2009
"Hear Our Roar; See Our Change" was the theme of the Maine Youth
Action Network Peer Leadership Conference on November 10th that was attended
at the Augusta Civic Center by Lewiston Youth Advisory Council members Kenzi
Masselli, Tori White, Marissa Zanoni, and Holly Lavorgna.
With their attendance
sponsored by
Fairpoint Communications,
the youth attended various workshops, to include climate change/carbon
footprint, nutrition, and teambuilding. They also worked on details of an
action plan pertaining to LYAC's youth summit planned for next April and
presented their ideas to a panel of professionals for feedback and
suggestions.

L-R: Marissa Zanoni, Tori White, peer attendee Josh Butota,
Kenzi Masselli, and Holly Lavorgna.
The Maine Youth Action Network (MYAN)
is a statewide network of support for youth and adults who are striving to
effect positive change. The network strongly advocates the power of youth
and adult partnerships and the capacity of individuals to positively change
the world. In addition, MYAN acts a tool for connecting people and programs
throughout Maine.
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MORE INFO on any Press Releases contact:
Dot Perham-Whittier - Community Relations Coordinator
Lewiston City Hall
513-3000 - Extension 3205
dottie@ci.lewiston.me.us |

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