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Below you will find information regarding the 2025 Annual Youth Leadership Forum scheduled for February 3rd and 4th at the Empire State Plaza, in Albany. On Monday, youth convene in Meeting Room 6 on the Concourse Level; and participate in keynote and workshop sessions, and Tuesday, youth and Youth Bureau representatives are encouraged to set up appointments with state representatives.
This event is sponsored by the Association of New York State Youth Bureaus and funded by a legislative grant. The forum is an interactive leadership and educational seminar being offered to youth (ages 12 and older) and Youth Bureau personnel from across New York State. Youth will engage in fun teambuilding exercises, participate in discussion groups, and be inspired to bring what they learned back to their communities.
Once again this year, there is no limit to the number of youth that can register under each Youth Bureau and there is no fee for youth to attend.
The Hilton Garden Inn - Troy, located at 235 Hoosick Street, Troy, NY 12180 will serve as the location for overnight accommodations. Lunch and dinner will be provided on Monday, and breakfast Tuesday for those staying at the hotel.
The following links are important for registration and more information about this event:
2025 Permission & Medical Form for All Youth Registrants
This word document should be completed for each youth that registers for the event and retained for your records.
2025 Invoice
This invoice should be completed and submitted with payment for each additional chaperone or youth bureau staff who plan to attend the event beyond the first one.
Event Itinerary
This PDF includes the schedule of sessions and events on February 3rd-4th.
Please register online by going to https://forms.gle/e8Ubcg38hZGYkZT97 by January 10, 2025. The registration date is firm since we have to meet a deadline for the block of rooms at the hotel.
Hotel accommodations, meals and registration fees are included for all youth and one (1) chaperone per youth bureau.
Additional Youth Bureau staff will be responsible for the event registration fee ($50) and hotel accommodation rate ($150) - total $200. Amtrak accommodations are reimbursable with an invoice and receipt. Scholarships can be requested if the fee is a hardship.
Checks can be made payable to the Association of New York State Youth Bureaus.
Check-in for the Forum will be held from 11:30 am - 12:45 pm in Meeting Room six (6) on the concourse level of the Empire State Plaza; boxed lunches will be served.
If you have questions regarding the Forum, feel free to contact Rebecca at Rrobarge@saratogacountyny.gov or Jackie Negri at nysyouthbureaus@gmail.com.
Please consider bringing youth to the Leadership Forum. This is a great opportunity for Youth Bureaus to demonstrate our commitment to the young people of New York State.
Thank You!
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