A Regional Training brings together members from multiple YACs so that they can collectively receive orientation and learn about the similarities and differences among their YACs. We offer a customizable approach to these trainings--we can conver topics that are most applicable to your YAC, such as best practices, grant simulation, YAC 101, community service, needs assessment, recruitment, youth on boards, fund development, proactive grantmaking, leadership training, project planning, team building, advisor trainings, etc.

We ask that local YAC Members and Advisors decide upon the date, time, location, and content for the training. We (CMF Community Foundation Youth Project Coordinator & the MCFYP Committee) will educate, energize and excite YAC members around the requested areas.  To host a meeting, attend one of the following meetings or for more information, contact Surabhi Pandit.

Current list of meetings:

• Wednesday, September 19th: 10am-2pm at John Gurney Park, Hart (Muskegon & Oceana YAC)
• Sunday, September 23rd: 2pm-4pm at Michigan Gateway Community Foundation YAC
• Sunday, October 14th: 1pm-4pm in Battle Creek (Calhoun County YACs)
• Friday, October 19th: Flint Local 432 Teen Club, Flint (Community Foundation of Great Flint, Four-County Community Foundation, Lapeer County Community Foundation, Community Foundation of St. Clair County YACs)
• Saturday, November 3rd: 10am-12pm, Dearborn (Center for Arab American Philanthropy-TGI)
• Sunday, November 11th: 2pm-6pm at Baker College (Cadillac Area Community Foundation YAC & any Northern Michigan Community Foundation YACs)

Why Regional Trainings?

• It is extremely important that YAC members are exposed to young people from other YACs in their geographic region
• New YAC members need to receive an orientation upon beginning membership in the YAC
• The beginning of a new school year provides an excellent time for a YAC to be re-energized and inspired for the upcoming year’s events
• Minimum Standards for Compliance require YACs to do orientation for their members, and attending a Regional Training qualifies as meeting that standard

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

YAC Advisors and YAC Members

QUESTIONS?

If you any questions regarding the YAC trainings or are interested in hosting a meeting, please contact Surabhi Pandit via email or call 313-566-2444.