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N O R T H 170/7 FC1 <br /> a' <br /> CAROLINA <br /> Child0 <br /> I N S T I T U T E <br /> 1318 Dale Street,Suite 110 <br /> Raleigh,NC 27605-1275 <br /> 919 834 6623 FAX 919,829.7299 <br /> November 2.7, 1994 <br /> Moses Carey, Jr. "Make!Cogs Count" <br /> Chairman, Orange County Commissioners <br /> P.O. Box 8181 BOARD OF DIRECTORS <br /> Hillsborough, NC 27278 Chai°''d V."a°'`ley° <br /> Fayetteville <br /> ?� <br /> Leigh W.young' <br /> Vice Dear Mr. Carey: Asheville <br /> Christie Speir Cameron' <br /> Secretary <br /> Raleigh <br /> In an effort to provide meaningful input toward your forthcoming goal-setting J.Richard Futrell,Jr." <br /> Treasurer <br /> retreat, members of the Orange County Youth Services Needs Task Force have Rocky Mount <br /> developed a set of top priorities for the year. Although our brainstorming session At-Large' Browne <br /> Chapel Nilt <br /> produced a multitude of ideas, the body as a whole felt it more appropriate to John S. ■iblock' <br /> emphasize one clear vision: to create a solid, working collaboration of services for Raleigh' <br /> Orange County youth by identifying methods, structures and strategies that <br /> Barba K.Allen <br /> facilitate its development. W Alton R.Anderson <br /> Weldon <br /> Arlene Bergman <br /> Chapel Hill <br /> As you pointed out, accomplishing such a feat may be a continuing function — as it °alegh lynT,Cobb <br /> surely will be in this case. Nonetheless, the Task Force is confident that such a Stephen E.Cummings <br /> Charlotte <br /> collaboration would pave the way for long-discussed improvements as well as Jo Ann Davis <br /> Kitty Hawk <br /> unforeseen innovations. With such a system in place, a comprehensive JanisS Dempster <br /> Wake Forest <br /> continuum of services may finally exist to provide all children with a safe, James F.Goodmon <br /> Raleigh <br /> nurturing, and supportive living environment, in addition to appropriate Howard H.Haworth <br /> Morganton <br /> educational opportunities. Dr.Thomas G.Irons <br /> Greenville <br /> Sarah C.Jordan <br /> The possibilities are limitless. On the road to achieving this level of collaboration, Mm sT tumble <br /> Task Force members envisioned full service schools; a youth council, a recognition WinstonrSalem <br /> y U L.Richardson Preyer <br /> banquet, expanding the availability of role models, creating more summer Greensboro <br /> Dr,James Smith wick <br /> internships for youth, increased access to parenting training, stronger advocacy, Laurinburg <br /> Joan H.Zimmerman <br /> improved after-school programs, and much more. Charlotte <br /> "Executive Committee <br /> We thank you for your particular interest in the needs of youth, and hope you will <br /> continue using us as a resource in the future. <br /> Sincerely, <br /> Joe'Andrews <br /> Chair, Orange County Youth Services Needs Task Force <br /> cc: Task Force members <br />