The mission of the Hernando Mayor’s Youth Council is to serve as role models in the community and among the youth of Hernando. Youth council members develop leadership skills by taking an active role in city-sponsored activities and youth-lead initiatives aiming to engage citizens of all ages. The Hernando Mayor’s Youth Council strengthens their community through volunteerism and increased communication with the Mayor and other city departments to improve the quality of life for the citizens in Hernando.

Sponsorship Opportunities are available to local businesses, organizations and individual donors. Funds are used to provide MYC tee shirts to use at community service events and travel expenses for members attending the Annual Statewide Youth Leadership Summit, a two-day event sponsored by the Mississippi Municipal League. The purpose of the Summit is to bring city officials and youth together to share their experiences of their programs and the impact made on the community. In addition, it establishes a forum where youth can interact and discuss issues and concerns that are important to them. As a result, the Summit has been organized to promote a fun environment for youth and city officials to learn and network with each other.

See below for MYC Meetings and Service Opportunities:

Resources:

MYC Application and Liability Release 2023-24

MYC Bylaws 2023-24

MYC Service Hour Form 2023-24

MYC Minutes 9 7 2023

MYC Minutes 9 21 23

MYC Minutes 10 5 2023

 

 

 

MYC MEETINGS/SERVICE OPPS 2023-24

(Updated 12/29/23)

  • Every 1st and 3rd Thurs of the month. Starting in September and ending in April. No meetings will be held in December.
  • Meetings start at 6:30pm in the Board Room (6:00pm on Food nights)

MEETINGS:

  • January 16: 6:00PM - Attend City Hall Board Meeting (see details below)
  • January 18: Margaret Hicks/Food
  • February 1: Lee Germany (Public Works Dir)/Food
  • February 15: Austin Cardosi (Planning Dir)
  • (MYC YOUTH SUMMIT – March 1-2, 2024 Mississippi State University, Starkville - See MYC Bylaws for requirements to attend)
  • March 7:
  • March 21:
  • April 4:
  • April 18: Dinner with Mayor

SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES

Tuesday 1/16/2024 Board Meeting

6:00PM – Attend City Hall Board Meeting (you must stay 1 hour, unless the meeting is shorter than that) This is required in order to attend the Youth Summit.

Saturday 4/6/24

10:00AM – 1:00PM – Touch-A-Truck (National Guard Armory)

Saturday 4/20/24

9:00AM – 1:00PM – Desoto County Earth Day (Hernando Square)

Saturday 5/18/24 (Tentative)

9:00 AM – 5:00 PM - A'Fair (Hernando Optimist Club) – Help park cars at Police Station yard for donations