Dallas, A Fountain of Youth
Members
Camp
Fire USA’s Alternative Education Program
win
a contest to write a slogan for Dallas
FOR
IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 23
For
More Information:
Chris
Johnson
214
388 7038 office
214
208 4652 cell
972
710 1068 pager
(Dallas,
Texas) � Two members of Camp Fire USA Lone Star Council have coined the
phrases that will share with others why Dallas County is a special place for
youth.
Camp
Fire members Angel Ortiz and David Agosto won a slogan contest held by Dallas
Metro Youth Services Providers Coalition, a collaboration of local youth
development agencies and organizations aiming to improve youth services in
Dallas County. Youth between the ages of 10 to 16 years, were invited to enter
the contest for a slogan that best describes how the Dallas area is special for
youth.
The
first place entry � �Dallas, A Fountain of Youth� � was submitted by
Camp Fire member Angel Ortiz, a student at McDonald Middle School. The entry
will be incorporated into a comprehensive image campaign throughout Dallas in
the coming year, including bumper stickers, bus ads and billboards.
The
second place entry � �Dallas Youth: Mission Possible� � was submitted by
Camp Fire member David Agosto, a student at South Garland High School.
The
awards were presented to the youth winners on May 21 at the Dallas County
Commissioner Court meeting.
�This
is a message coming from the youth of Dallas. That�s a great accomplishment,
and something these two young men will remember for a long time as they see its
impact throughout the Metroplex,� says Chris Johnson, a program director for
Camp Fire USA Lone Star Council. �So many times today, youth aren�t always
recognized for the positive things they do. Camp Fire focuses on strengthening
youth through positive reinforcement.�
Camp
Fire USA provides opportunities for youth, ages five through seventeen, to
develop personal life skills, social responsibility, health and leadership
attributes. Camp Fire USA�s programs include summer day camps and other
outdoor education programs; Kids Club, apartment-based after school programs; 21st
Century Community Learning Centers, after school programs located at 10 DISD
schools; the Alternative Education program, which served court-referred youth;
as well as several other club programs for youth throughout the Dallas area.
For
more information, please visit www.campfireusadallas.org or call
Chris Johnson at 214 388 7038.
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Click on the pictures below
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The Commissioner’s Court,
where the awards were
presented.
The winners, being recognized.
First Place Winner Angel Ortiz,
being presented his prize
(a Playstation 2)
Second Place Winner David Agosto,
with Alternative Education Staff Members
Chris Johnson and Esther
Villalobos
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