Macon-Bibb County Government Georgia Civic Awareness Program for Students GCAPS NEWS Macon-Bibb County Government Georgia Civic Awareness Program for Students (GCAPS) Newsletter | SEPTEMBER 2015 Macon-Bibb County Youth Leadership (2015-2016 Program Year) On September 1, 2015, Macon-Bibb County and local schools wel- comed the second cohort of the Georgia Civic Awareness Program for Students (GCAPS) at its Orientation Session on September 1, 2015 at the Cox Capitol Theatre (382 Second Street). Thirty five sophomores, juniors, and seniors were selected from nine public and private schools after an application and interview process. During the Orientation, students had a chance to meet each other, as well as local leaders and the organizers of the program. They learned about community leadership, before discussing the year’s schedule, expectations, and community service requirements. Following the Orientation, the student leaders traveled to Government Center to attend and be introduced at the Macon-Bibb County Commission Meet- ing where students Caroline Anderson (Mount de Sales Academy) and Malik Thomas (Howard High School) led the Pledge of Allegiance. Continued on Page 3 In This Issue Orientation & New Members Upcoming Events Connect Home Youth Leadership Summit Youth Commission Election Emergency Preparedness Month Next Learning Session
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Macon-Bibb County Government Georgia Civic Awareness Program for Students
GCAPS NEWS Macon-Bibb County Government Georgia Civic Awareness Program for Students (GCAPS) Newsletter | SEPTEMBER 2015
Macon-Bibb County Youth Leadership (2015-2016 Program Year) On September 1, 2015, Macon-Bibb County and local schools wel-
comed the second cohort of the Georgia Civic Awareness Program for
Students (GCAPS) at its Orientation Session on September 1, 2015 at
the Cox Capitol Theatre (382 Second Street). Thirty five sophomores,
juniors, and seniors were selected from nine public and private schools
after an application and interview process.
During the Orientation, students had a chance to meet each other,
as well as local leaders and the organizers of the program. They
learned about community leadership, before discussing the year’s
schedule, expectations, and community service requirements. Following
the Orientation, the student leaders traveled to Government Center to
attend and be introduced at the Macon-Bibb County Commission Meet-
ing where students Caroline Anderson (Mount de Sales Academy) and
Malik Thomas (Howard High School) led the Pledge of Allegiance.
3:00 p.m. Arrival at Hilton Garden Inn (1220 Stadium Drive) 3:30 p.m. Mayor’s Welcome Reception (HGI Mercer Room) 4:00 p.m. Mercer University Walking Tour 5:15 p.m. Departure for Georgia National Fair in Perry, Ga. 9:30 p.m. Departure for Hilton Garden Inn 10:00 p.m. Midnight Movie (Mercer Cruz Plaza) 8:15 a.m. Arrival at Mercer University (President’s Dining Room) 9:00 a.m. Greetings & Welcome 9:15 a.m. “Getting to Know You” 9:30 a.m. Guest Youth Leaders Presentations 10:30 a.m. GCAPS Update Kathleen Bowen, ACCG GCAPS Coordinator 11:00 a.m. “The Story of Tattnall Square Park” Dr. Andrew Silver, Friends of Tattnall Square Park 11:55 a.m. Checkpoint 12:00 a.m. Lunch (Mercer Village) 1:00 p.m. Expeditionary Learning - Tattnall Square Park 1:15 p.m. “Connecting Government & Media” Chris Floor, MBC Director of Public Affairs 2:00 p.m. Service Project Karen Middleton, MBC Housing Authority Jessica Walden, everyoneon 2:45 p.m. Leadership Training - Stetson Business School 4:15 p.m. Wrap-Up 4:30 p.m. Departure
Thursday, October 8, 2015 at Mercer University The Macon-Bibb County Youth Leadership
Summit (YLS) is a premier leadership devel-
opment experience for motivated and accom-
plished students from across the state of
Georgia.
This 2-day leadership journey provides an
out-of-classroom learning experience and
rigorous curriculum that equips students with
the confidence, independence, skills and
global competiveness required of the next
generation of future leaders. Become a part
of YLS’s rich history when you come together
with students from around the state to repre-
sent your city/county and region! Distinguish
yourself as a future 21st century leader!
The Youth Leadership Summit invites you to
fully explore differences, gain firsthand expe-
rience with networking, build confidence, and
enhance decision-making skills in an atmos-
phere of mutual respect and that will chal-
lenge you to broaden your view. Set yourself
apart in today’s competitive world. At YLS,
you will be inspired to expand your horizons
and explore your future on a whole new level
as you work among your peers, interact with
local leaders, and gain a fresh, new perspec-
tive.
Macon-Bibb County Youth Leadership Summit
Friday, October 9, 2015 at Mercer University
2015
2014 YLS at Lake Tobesofkee
2014 YLS at Lake Tobesofkee
Macon-Bibb County GCAPS | 9 | September 2015
Georgia National Fair One of the newest features of the Fair is the Georgia Grown Building. This
is a joint project of the Georgia National Fair and the Georgia Department
of Agriculture. During the 11 days of the Fair, the building features space
dedicated solely to Georgia Grown products, manufacturers, and agricul-
tural businesses. The Georgia National Fair has promoted the state’s her-
itage, people, and agriculture since the first Fair in 1990. The Fair offers a
safe and clean, family-oriented environment. The Fair is well-known for its
comprehensive youth and home and fine arts competitions and exhibits.
The Georgia National Schoolhouse attracts pre-K through high school
students from throughout the state to tour the educational and livestock
displays.
The Georgia National Fair appeals to everyone with its livestock and
horse shows, competitive exhibits, food, midway rides and games, com-
mercial vendors, major concerts, street entertainers, family entertainment,
circus, and nightly fireworks. The Georgia National Fair has been desig-
nated a “Top 50 Fair” by Amusement Business magazine and Matt’s Car-
nival Warehouse. The Georgia National Fair has won 93 awards from
the International Association of Fairs and Expositions for its livestock and
horse events, competitive exhibits, and communications programs.
www.georgianationalfair.com
Transportation to and from the Georgia National Fair in
Perry, admission to the Fair grounds, and an unlimited
rides armband along with a $2 food coupon will be
provided to each Youth Leadership Summit attendee
compliments of the Mayor Robert A. B. Reichert and
the Macon-Bibb County GCAPS.
We are proud to announce that
will be hosting the
Mercer University’s reputation is
built on its rigorous academic pro-
grams, outstanding faculty, and
state-of-the-art facilities. Students
across Mercer’s 12 schools and
colleges benefit from a welcoming
atmosphere and small-class learn-
ing environment. They learn from
a prestigious, yet caring, faculty
whose credentials come from
some of the world’s finest aca-
demic institutions, are distin-
guished for both teaching and re-
search. More than 90 percent of
the faculty hold doctorates or the
highest attainable degrees in their
respective fields.
www.mercer.edu
For our out-of-town guests, we
have selected the Macon Hilton
Garden Inn with a discounted rate
of $99/night. Kindly ask for the
GCAPS Rate for Thursday night,
October 8th.
Hilton Garden Inn 1220 Stadium Drive
Macon, GA 31204 (478) 741-5527
Youth Leadership Summit Outing (Thursday, October 8, 2015)
What Student Say About GCAPS “GCAPS complimented my high school experience, because I was able to meet other students from other high schools. I was able to branch out from my usual group of acquaintances and learn about the different envi-ronments where my fellow GCAPS colleagues spend the day.”
“GCAPS has influenced my views and has helped me as a person.”
“What I enjoyed most about my GCAPS experience was the fact that we met so many influential leaders and got to speak to most of them.”
“Learning the process of the program was really helpful and also the real world experience of how the government works was fantastic, lastly it was fun to know people from different schools and learn about them and their schools.”
“I liked the GCAPS learning sessions the most. Each learning session was unique in its own way, and after each session I was able to see how that certain agency contributed to the success as well as the functioning of the local government.”
“Networking in GCAPS gave me powerful connections in places with people I would have never met otherwise. Their different points of view challenged the way I believe and helped me grow.”
Georgia Civic Awareness Program for Students (GCAPS)