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York County Youth Commission outlines surveys, food drives and upcoming town hall
Summary
A Youth Commission member presented the quarterly report on March 18, describing four meetings this quarter, guest speakers, a food drive for the Thrive Food Pantry, participation at market events, plans for a student survey after April’s town hall and timing for the Outstanding Youth awards recognition.
Karen Thorson, a member of the York County Youth Commission, presented the commission’s quarterly report to the Board of Supervisors on March 18. Thorson described the commission’s purpose — serving as a communications link between county youth and county government — and summarized activities from the quarter: four meetings, several guest speakers (including a presentation by Board member Stephen Roan and speaker Deshawn Wright), a food drive supporting the Thrive Food Pantry and volunteer support at special market events.
Thorson said the commission conducted outreach to support the Parks & Recreation Outstanding Youth Award program; the selection committee met and winners will be announced in coming months with recognition planned at a future board meeting in May. The commission intends to send a student survey to high school students once the commission’s town hall in April is complete; the survey will be distributed through school administration and Canvas using Google Forms. The commission also plans a high‑school field day in May.
Supervisors praised the commission’s work and encouraged recruitment of new youth commission members for the next cycle. The item was presented as an informational report and no board action was required.
