News Release                             For Immediate Release

                                                                                                                       March 26, 2008

Celebrating Youth! A forum in support of local teens

Residents of Meaford, The Blue Mountains and neighboring communities are invited to attend a forum in celebration of local teens, Thursday April 3, 2008, at Georgian Bay Secondary School. Doors open at 6:45 p.m. There is no admission to the forum hosted by Georgian Bay Secondary School and The Community for Youth Coalition.

The evening offers an opportunity to celebrate the talents and achievements of local youth. Participants will also hear how they can make a positive contribution to the lives of youth in their community. Keynote speaker, retired school principal David Huether, has been successful in motivating communities across the province to acknowledge that they can and do make a difference in the lives of their local youth. The discussion will introduce asset building techniques than can activate and motivate your community.

For further information call Sarah Newton at Public Health at 519-376-9420 or visit our web site at www.publichealthgreybruce.on.ca

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Attachments:

Celebrating Youth Postcard

Developmental Assets Fact Sheet

For more information:

Sarah Newton

Public Health Nurse

Youth Initiatives Team

Grey Bruce Health Unit

519-376-9420 or 1-800-263-3456 ext. 403