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South Shore Foundation contributes to Marion County Youth Leadership Team

South Shore Foundation Trustees Mike Brown (left) and Deanna Latting (center) discuss the upcoming program for ninth-grade students taking part in the Marion County Youth Leadership Team with Renee Myres of the Marion County Cooperative Extension Service, as Mrs. Meyers accepts a $2,500 grant for this year's slate of activities.

FLIPPIN, Ark. -- South Shore Foundation recently granted $2,500 to the Marion County Youth Leadership Team 4-H, a leadership skills training program for 21 ninth-grade students in Marion County schools. Organizers are the Marion County Cooperative Extension Service, Entergy, and Marion County Leadership Team. Businesses and individuals have also contributed toward the approximate $5,000 budget for youth activities through April 2001.

The goal of the Youth Leadership Team activities is to help youth identify and achieve their goals, according to Renee E. Myers, County Extension Agent - Family and Consumer Science for Marion County. Sessions will be held concerning communications and teamwork, goal setting and decision making, civic responsibilities and career awareness. Members will also work on community service projects.

South Shore Foundation is the charitable foundation of Northern Arkansas Telephone Company. The foundation makes grants to nonprofit agencies to advance education, preserve the environment, develop the local economy, and assist in community betterment. NATCO President Steven G. Sanders chairs the board of trustees. For more information or a grant application, call (870) 453-3333.