What is Youth Council? The YRUU Youth Council is the governing body of Continental YRUU. They meet once a year to make policy decisions, pass resolutions, worship, have fun, and decide the direction for the UU youth movement for years to come. But Youth Council is not just for youth. It is for adults who work with youth, too. The YRUU Steering Committee is now accepting applications for Youth Council positions. There are four at-large positions for adults. The adult-at-large positions are two-year commitments, and the youth positions are one-year terms with an option to reapply for a second term at the end of the year.

What are the "Youth Council At-Large Positions?" Adults-at-Large: There are seven positions for adults (ages 25+) who each serve a two-year term. This year there are four adult-at-large positions open. UU ministers, YRUU advisors, and religious educators are particularly encouraged to apply. This is a wonderful oportunity for adults to get involved with continental YRUU and to effect the business of our youth movement.

Transitional Age Range Representative for Junior High: Provides the viewpoint of an under-represented age group at Youth Council and coordinates outreach to that group on a continental level. One responsibility is planning the "Junior High Welcoming Circle" at GA.

Transitional Age-Range Representative for Post-High: Provides the viewpoint of an under-represented age group at Youth Council and coordinates outreach to that group on a continental level.

Canadian Youth At-Large: Represents Canadian concerns on Youth Council and works throughout the year to increase Canadian involvement in YRUU Youth Programs.

Continental Social Action Coordinator: Duties include disseminating and gathering information from district social action contacts and representing social action concerns ofYRUU. C* SAC applicants should include a social action theme that interests them and ways ofimplernenting it.

Applications should be typewritten and should include the following: Vital Information: Name, address, phone number, date ofbirth, home church or fellowship, UUA district and a list of people from whom you are expecting letters of recommendation.

A Letter of Intent: Why you want to be on Youth Council, the po ition for which you are applying, what you feel you can offer that position, and your dreams and goals for YRUU.

Anti-Racism, Multiculturalism, and Diversity: How do you define racism? What sort of education have you had on issues ofracism, anti-racism, and/ or diversity (describe experiences)?

Two Letters of Recommendation: These can be from ministers, YRUU youth, RE directors, or others with whom you have worked (at least one letter from a youth and one from an adult).