THE YOUTH SECTION – WHAT’S IT ALL ABOUT?

The youth section of the Lincolnshire Centre is run by an enthusiastic committee of young persons for the benefit of all the young members of the Centre.  Under the guidance of an adult committee member, the Youth committee help to plan and run events throughout the rally year for the enjoyment of our younger members.

The Youth Committee is a group of young adults, between the ages of 11 and 18, who have the interests of all youngsters at heart.  It has its own Chairman and controlling officers as well as its own funding for spending on equipment and activities for all children within the Lincolnshire Centre.

Each year the Youth Committee run two rallies, one in the summer and one at Halloween, as well as having an active part in helping at bonfire and Christmas party rallies.  Despite the wet weather, both youth rallies in 2008 were very successful.  Children and parents all enjoyed the canoeing at Oakhill in June and there was a great party atmosphere at the fancy dress Halloween Monster Bash. There are however various children’s activities and themed rallies run throughout the year by other more senior rally marshals.

Throughout the rally year, at various rally venues, there is a cycle competition run exclusively for the children.  All details of dates and venues are in the rally book.

Membership to the Youth Committee is not an exclusive club.  Provided that a young rallier is a family member of a Lincolnshire Centre member, and between the ages of 11 and 18 years, they are eligible to join the Youth Committee.  However, the number of committee places is limited and committee members are normally elected at the AGM in October. Remember, just because you are not on the committee, it does not prevent you from giving your ideas for activities.  Just see one of the committee or the YLO.

On behalf of the 2008/2009 Youth Committee, we look forward to seeing you all on the rally field.

Colin

YLO