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Gogebic County Adolescent Learning Network - Session 6
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On
March 14th, the fifth session of the Gogebic County Adolescent Learning
Network was held at Zion Lutheran Church in Ironwood. This session was
hosted by the Faith-Based Team which included The Rev. Christian Muellerleile
from Zion Lutheran Church, Pastor Skip Pullen from Watersmeet Baptist
Church, and Char Brickner, youth minister from Our Lady of Peace Church.
The team was joined by guests Geri Trcka, Cathy Leoni, and AnnMarie
Batiste from St. Mary’s Church in Hurley as well as Thomas Rouse from
Lighthouse Family Church. Ten teens from churches throughout Gogebic
County came to share their thoughts on youth involvement in spiritual
activities. Following this, David Saetre, assistant professor of religion
and philosophy and campus minister at Northland College, made a presentation
on the spirituality of 21st Century youth.
Each
of the Faith-Based team members and their guests shared information
about their individual organizations. The Learning Network members and
their guests looked in depth at the question, “How can we as a community
value and nurture the whole child not only physically and mentally,
but also spiritually?” Three workgroups generated many ideas to address
the issue.
The final session of the Gogebic County Adolescent Learning Network, hosted by the Watersmeet Team, will be held in Watersmeet on Tuesday April 29th.
The Learning Network is a series of collaborative meetings, workshops,
and facility tours during which participants learn from one another
and find ways to address challenges that their organizations and communities
face. The Center has coordinated Learning Networks on two separate occasions
in Marquette and Alger Counties. The Gogebic County Adolescent Learning
Network is the first time the Center has offered an opportunity like
this outside of Marquette and Alger Counties. For more information,
contact Paul Olson at polson@glcyd.org.
On February 14th, the fourth session of the Gogebic County Adolescent
Learning Network was held at Gogebic Community College. This session
was hosted by the Youth and Family Team which included Roger LaBine
from Lac Vieux Desert, Sue Flynn and Diana Friedli from New Beginnings,
Elaine Erickson and Lynne Weircinski from the Ironwood Carnegie Library,
Vicki Nelson from MSU Extension/4H, and Betsy Wesselhoft from Big Brothers/Big
Sisters. Ann Gonyea, Director of Marketing from the Great Lakes Center
for Youth Development, presented on “Marketing to Kids.” In addition,
Lori Struewe and 8 teens from the Gogebic County Alternative High School
came to share their thoughts on youth involvement in volunteering and
community leadership.
Each Youth and Family Team members shared information about their individual organizations and the Learning Network members and their guests looked in depth at the question, “How do we remove barriers to participation and engage youth who are not involved in community activities or in community leadership?” Three workgroups generated many ideas to address the issue.
The next session of the Gogebic County Adolescent Learning Network, hosted by the Faith-Based Team will be held on Friday March 14th.
The Learning Network is a series of collaborative meetings, workshops,
and facility tours during which participants learn from one another
and find ways to address challenges that their organizations and communities
face. The Center has coordinated Learning Networks on two separate occasions
in Marquette and Alger Counties. The Gogebic County Adolescent Learning
Network is the first time the Center has offered an opportunity like
this outside of Marquette and Alger Counties. For more information,
contact Paul Olson at polson@glcyd.org.
On January 22, the third session of the Gogebic County Adolescent Learning Network was held at Grandview Hospital in Ironwood. This session was hosted by the Agency Team and included Mary Antilla and Terry Fox from Lac Vieux Desert Tribal Community, Jeanine Winkowski from DOVE, Bill Perkis from the Boy Scouts, and Geneva Smiles from Grand View Health System. The Agency Team also invited Mark Halkola from WUPSAS and Christine Fink, Healthy Start Nurse at Lack Vieux Desert. Halkola presented information about substance abuse prevention programs and services and Fink presented on fetal alcohol spectrum disorders.
In
the afternoon, the Learning Network members and their guests looked
in depth at the question, “How do we get the families who need it most
to participate in our programs?” Three workgroups generated many ideas
to address the issue.
The next session of the Gogebic County Adolescent Learning Network will be held on Thursday, Feb. 14th. The Youth and Family Team will host the session.
The Learning Network is a series of collaborative meetings, workshops,
and facility tours during which participants learn from one another
and find ways to address challenges that their organizations and communities
face. The Center has coordinated Learning Networks on two separate occasions
in Marquette and Alger Counties. The Gogebic County Adolescent Learning
Network is the first time the Center has offered an opportunity like
this outside of Marquette and Alger Counties. For more information,
contact Paul Olson at polson@glcyd.org.
On December 7th , the second session of the Gogebic County Adolescent
Learning Network was held at Ironwood Area High School. This session
was hosted by the Education Team and included Mark Johnson, Bessemer
High School Principal and Assistant Superintendent; Michelle Kanipes,
Luther L. Wright Middle School Principal for the Ironwood Area School
District; Carrie Nyman, Wakefield-Marenisco K-12 Principal; and Jim
Rayner, Ironwood Area Schools Superintendent. Tim Kolesar, Luther L.
Wright High School Principal, helped plan the session but was unable
to attend.
To begin the day, eleven students from area high schools shared their
thoughts on the
40 Developmental Assets data for Gogebic and Ontonagon Counties.
The students present identified three assets as priorities for Gogebic
County. The assets identified were Safety (Asset #10), Caring School
Climate (Asset #5), and Cultural Competence (Asset #34). The school
officials then presented an overview of the state of education in Gogebic
County.
In the afternoon, the Learning Network members looked in depth at the question “How can we -- as a school, as students, and as a community -- inspire more 7th, 8th and 9th grade academic participation?” Four work groups explored ideas on how to address this issue. Many interesting ideas were shared.
The next session of the Gogebic County Adolescent Learning Network will be held on Tuesday, January 22nd. The Agency Team will host the session.
The Learning Network is a series of collaborative meetings, workshops,
and facility tours during which participants learn from one another
and find ways to address challenges that their organizations and communities
face. The Center has coordinated Learning Networks on two separate occasions
in Marquette and Alger Counties. The Gogebic County Adolescent Learning
Network is the first time the Center has offered an opportunity like
this outside of Marquette and Alger Counties. For more information,
contact Paul Olson at polson@glcyd.org.
On October 23rd, the Great Lakes Center for Youth Development facilitated
the first session of the Gogebic County Adolescent Learning Network.
At this session, over a dozen innovative leaders from Gogebic County
met with staff of the Center.
The group met to brainstorm topics in youth development that they want to learn more about and to learn more about the youth environment in Gogebic County.
In addition, Judy Watson Olson and Karen Dubow from the Center presented on applying principles of Total Quality Management (TQM) to tough community youth issues.
The Learning Network will meet five more times between November and the end of May, 2008.
The Learning Network is a series of collaborative meetings, workshops, and facility tours during which, participants learn from one another and find ways to address challenges that their organizations face. The Center has coordinated Learning Networks on two separate occasions in Marquette and Alger Counties. The Gogebic County Adolescent Learning Network is the first time the Center has offered an opportunity like this outside of Marquette and Alger Counties. The focus for the Learning Network in Gogebic County will be on adolescent youth development in general.
Agencies represented in this Learning Network include: Christ Lutheran Parish |
On
April 29th, the sixth session of the Gogebic County Adolescent Learning
Network was held at Lac Vieux Desert in Watersmeet. This session was
hosted by the Watersmeet Team which included Roger LaBine, Terry Fox,
and Mary Antilla from Lac Vieux Desert, and Pastor Skip Pullen from
Watersmeet Baptist Church.. 