Teen leaders contributed over 100 hours by helping with public presentation, clothing revue and county fair events. Three teens worked in the Community Service booth with teens from across New York State at the New York State Fair. They helped fairgoers make stress balls, sewing cards and balloon balls for people with alzheimer disease. Yates County Fair provides a forum for youth to showcase their work as well as opportunities for youth to assume responsibility and leadership. Junior Superintendent positions provide teens with first job experiences.
Community service develops an understanding of self and others.
This year's focus was hunger. More than 600 canned goods were collected by several clubs and contributed to local food pantries. One club raised money by selling Christmas greens centerpieces and contributing the proceeds to the children's branch of their public library. Three sewing classes were held. Over 50 pairs of mittens were contributed to local charities for distribution to those in need.