Mayor’s Youth Council, City of Gulfport

Application for membership in the Mayor’s Youth Council is open to any 11th-grade students who attend high school or reside within the geographic boundaries of the City of Gulfport. Applicants must be a high school junior (11th grade) or the equivalent for students learning at home. Applicants should be students who are potential or emerging leaders who have a desire to learn more about the community and strive for excellence. New members may not have previously served on the GMYC.

This application is DUE by Thursday, September 28, by NO LATER than 5:00 PM.

Name

Phone Number

High School

Grade

GPA

Age

Address

Parent(s) Name

Parent(s) Phone Number

Please list all organizations, clubs, or teams your are currently a member of:

Why do you want to be involved with the Mayor's Youth Council?

Why should you be chosen to represent Gulfport's youth as a member of GMYC?

What do you feel are the most important issues facing the youth in Gulfport, and how would you suggest facing those issues?

What are three fun or unique things about you?

Please write a short letter to Mayor Billy Hewes explaining what makes Gulfport unique. How can we as a City do better in showcasing that?

Please submit your headshot:

I understand that being a member of the Mayor's Youth Council carriers certain responsibilities and obligations. I agree to conduct myself as properly befitting a representative of my city and abide by all guidelines of the Council. Please type your name and date below to confirm you have read and understand the above commitments required for the Mayor's Youth Council.

PARENTS: I give my permission for the above named applicant to seek a position on the Mayor's Youth Council and I have read and understand the commitments required for the Mayor's Youth Council. Please type your name and date below to confirm that you have read and agree.