Youth Unique Expressions Inc Newsletter

1. YUE Connect
October 25, 2008
A publication of Youth Unique Expressions, In c.
Preparing Today’s Youth for Tomorrow
Volume 1, Issue 1
YUE gives hope, opportunity to children in Anne
Arundel County
The services offered by
Youth Unique Ex- and anxiety in a port system to avoid From GED/College
YUE will be marketed to
pressions, Inc. is holistic manner. the pitfalls thatthe
school systems and can Prep, one-on-one
gathering steam in derail theirsystem by
juvenile court lives,” mentoring, an intern-
“The goal of the
explains Coordinator
a Referral CEO Shirley
establishing its op- ship program with an
program is to iden- who will create and main-
erations through Gordon. “Our contacts
long- intent to secure em-
tain a network of
fundraisers and ployment to sports
that will serve as a refer-
partnerships. ral source for the pro- and arts programs,
gram. The goal of the
YUE offers a well-
A non-profit that organization’s marketing
rounded range of pro-
aims to reach youth strategy is to assure that:
• Referral sources will grams that target the
in Anne Arundel
use our services; multitude of stressors
county who are fal-
• Funding sources will
that children face.
ling behind in support our pro-
YUE intends to im-
school or are al- grams;
plement these pro-
• Adults will volunteer
ready entangled in
grams with the fol-
to be mentors.
the juvenile court
The core of the marketing
lowing focuses:
system, it’s the first
term goal iscreation of
strategy is the
to break 1. Creating a net-
tify children who
of its kind in the the Board of Director’s.
the habits that are work of contacts
are going to have a
region to offer pro-
leading to trouble in with the Anne
turbulent transition
grams that address
our schools and on
into adulthood and
the causes of ado-
our streets.” Continued on Page 2
offer positive sup-
lescent frustration
CEO Shirley Gordon embarks on
“ambitious” path
Inside this issue:
Our Programs 2
Youth Unique Expres- talent, hard work and
sions, Inc. tackles an Meet Our Staff 3
systematic mind of
array of adolescent Shirley Gordon, Opportunities 4
problems with struc- YUE’s Chief Execu-
tured and targeted pro- Fundraisers 4
tive Officer.
grams. And behind the A successful adminis-
organized effort is the CEO Shirley L. Gordon
Continued on Page 3

2. Page 2 YUE Connect
About YUE (Continued from Page 1) Our Mission
Arundel county school The mission of Youth
system and the juvenile Unique Expressions, Inc. is
court system.
the pursuit of the following
1. Recruiting and training
principles:
instructors, mentors and
• Commitment: To inspire
volunteers.
pro-social friendships,
2. Developing fundraising
strong interpersonal
strategies.
skills, and instill a sense
strategy will be the creation
The organization’s implemen-
of hope in the future.
of the organization’s Board of
tation efforts would be a drive
• Responsibility: To em-
Directors who will be respon-
to market the program and
sible for gathering support
its various services in the fol- power youth in establish-
and selling the benefits of its
lowing ways: ing goals, and following
programs to the community.
• A Referral Coordinator through on commitments.
will create and maintain a • Possibility: To expand
YUE will receive funds from
network of contacts who individuals as cash donations, the perspective of young
will serve as referral appreciated stock and legacy people to make aware of
sources gifts, and from businesses as life’s possibilities.
• Adults will volunteer as cash, grants or sponsorship of
• Support: To surround
instructors and mentors fundraising events.
young people in a caring,
• Funding sources will sup-
Please refer to the Business Plan on our
inclusive learning envi-
port the program. website www.youthuniquexpressions.org
ronment.
The core of the marketing for more information.
Programs target youth stressors in holistic manner
Training & work program
Youth Unique Expres- eriences and possibili-
Intern program
sions offers a wide ties through trips to
Food & Utility Assistance
range of programs as a museums, theaters,
Sports program
testament of our com- and other places of
Mentoring
Arts program
mitment to inspire, en- educational and cul-
Youth trips
courage, support, chal- tural interest, and in-
GED& College prep
lenge and empower the struction in dance, mu-
Drug Prevention
minds of young people sic, sports, etc. that
to worry about not be-
in our community. Our would enable them to
ing able to afford and the experience
unique programs pro- embark on careers of
proper training and to become responsi-
vide them the opportu- their choice. This
experience. ble and productive
nity to experience vari- would enable them to
Our structured pro- citizens.
ous career choices and recognize opportuni-
grams are also de-
look forward to their ties, instill hope and
signed to expose young
future without having gain the knowledge
people to different exp-

3. Volume 1, Issue 1 Page 3
Meet Our Staff
Shirley Gordon (Continued from Page 1)
trator for corporations and non-profits for 12 years, planning,
Jennifer Kipp
coordinating and supporting their daily functions and ensur-
Vice President
ing their effective operation, the task of starting a non-profit
offering much-needed services to the community does not
seem daunting at all.
“I do a lot of research,” Gordon explains. “I would describe it
Originally from Colorado Springs, CO,
as a great learning experience and I truly believe that this is Jennifer Originally from Colorado
what I’ve been chosen to do.” Springs, CO, Jennifer dedicated 12
years to the armed forces human re-
Her calling came when her 15-year-old daughter was harassed
sources department, earning numerous
at school by another girl, resulting in a few girls being taken
awards. She joined the YUE team to
into police custody.
support what she believes is an impor-
“This ordeal is what gave me the vision to start the non-profit tant cause for teens today. Jennifer is
youth organization in hopes to give these children some else to happily married and enjoys raising her
do with their time and energy,” she says. two boys.
YUE offers a range of services that target any stressor that
Dmytrick Kelley
young people face, from mentoring, internships, GED/College
Financial Officer
Prep, to teaching effective communication within families.
“I do think it is ambitious, but it is also needed in my commu-
nity,” Gordon explains.
A Washington, D.C. native, Dmytrick
With four teenage daughters, she is well-aware of the needs of
later attended Virginia State Univer-
young people in our community and the challenges they face.
sity. He joined YUE to help kids in the
Having concenptualized the goals and strategies of the organi- community and also help his friend
zation, Gordon is now focusing on how she can make it all Shirley Gordon. He has two sons, and
happen. two grandchildren, with another due
soon. An avid movie buff and a sports
“We currently need private and corporate sponsors, and also
fan, Dmytrick also enjoys spending
funding” she says. “Our goal for this year is to become fully-
time with his family. He currently lives
operational and completely staffed.”
Sowmya Nath Karen Hyson
Public Relations Public Relations
Director Assistant
After attending High Point High School in Beltsville, MD,
Originally from Rochester Hills, MI, Sowmya
Karen received a degree in business administration, going
worked in the media, namely at CNN Interna-
on to work for the Montgomery County public school sys-
tional and at ABC’s Milwaukee affiliate, WISN
tem’s Support Services for 12 years. She currently lives in
Channel 12, besides writing for several maga-
Severn, MD, and joined YUE to become involved in the
zines, newspapers and journals. Married for three
community and to help teens make better life choices.
years, she volunteers as an after-school tutor. In
Karen enjoys going to the movies, skating, playing video
her spare time, she likes to read and enjoy the
games and taking trips with her three daughters and one
outdoors. Sowmya now lives in Baltimore.
son.

4. A publication of Youth
Youth Unique Expressions, Inc. is dedicated to the
Unique Expressions, Inc.
support and empowerment of children in Ann Arun-
Youth Unique Expressions, Inc.
del county, Maryland. We aim to capture the imagina-
8399 Pioneer Drive
tion, energy and hope of young people between the
Severn, MD 21144
ages of 11 and 17, who are falling through the cracks
Phone: (410)514-6262 at school, or are already entangled in the juvenile
Email: info@youthuniquexpressions.org
court system. YUE is being established to provide
structured programs for these kids through partner-
We’re on the web ships with local school districts, juvenile courts and
www.youthuniquexpressions.org other organizations.
Preparing Today’s Youth For Tomorrow
Opportunities With YUE
Board of Directors includ- fundraiser will also develop an
ing the following positions: Executive Assistant to the action plan, distribute assign-
ments and handle logistics.
• Board Chairperson CEO: The assistant will sup-
port the CEO in completing
• Vice Chairperson
special projects and reports, Youth Mentors: Must make a
• Committee Chairpersons
calendar management and one-year commitment to serve
• Board Members
scheduling, preparing for and as a positive role model and
• Board Secretary
reporting on meetings, corre- friend to a young person
• Board Treasurer
spondence and filing. through an on-going, on-on-one
relationship. Must be at least 21
The Board of Directors will be
Human Resources Assis- years old.
responsible for gathering sup-
tant: Duties include depart-
port for the organization and
mental development, employee Please visit our website
marketing the needs of our
relations training, benefits and www.youthuniquexpressions.org
programs within the commu-
compensation, etc. for complete details on each posi-
nity
tion. E-mail us at
Fundraiser: Oversees, trains hrdept@youthuniquexpressions.o
Program Director: This po-
and communicates all aspects rg to apply.
sition will be responsible for
of pre-event operations such as
program development, man-
agement and supervision of all outreach, volunteer recruit-
ment and coordination. The
youth education programs.
YUE is currently conducting the following fundraisers:
Champions Club Card
Entertainment Book
Supporters not only pledge their support for our cause but also receive deep
discounts from retailers nationwide with the Champions Club Card, and on
everyday items like groceries, dry-cleaning, movie tickets and dining with
the Entertainment coupon book. Call us to receive yours today!