“Until I attended the 2005 MYAN Peer Leadership Conference, I felt like a very small piece of the puzzle that we call life… [attending the conference] is one of the best things I could have done. It developed me into a confident, self-assured youth activist...”
~youth conference attendee
ABOUT THE CONFERENCE The Annual Peer Leadership Conference brings together almost 500 youth & adults from across the state for an inspiring two days of workshops, activities, training and team building. Conference participants learn new skills, network with other groups, and learn about local and statewide initiatives and resources that can support their peer programs’ efforts through the year. Of course there is lots of fun with evening activities including a dance, pool time and more. Participants leave feeling inspired and informed, ready to take action back home!
Youth Planning Teams (YPT)
Each year, a youth planning team helps to make decisions about all aspects of the Conference, from workshop topics to decorations. The Youth Planning Team (YPT) meets throughout the summer and fall to discuss and decide on all aspects of the event, from workshops to food, and to ensure that participants leave feeling inspired & empowered.
Read about past Peer Leadership Conferences
24th Annual Conference (2007)
- Did You Attend the 2007 Conference? We are wondering how things went for you this past year as you worked toward your action plan goals. Please help us understand more about your successes and challenges by taking this very brief survey: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=1X6M631ymxyav7dkrtwG9Q_3d_3d! The information we collect will help us to understand what kinds of resources are helpful to you, and how future MYAN support (including this coming conference), can meet needs that you have. It will also help us to highlight success stories from all over Maine on our website.
23rd Annual Conference (2006)
22nd Annual Conference (2005)
21st Annual Conference (2004)
25TH ANNUAL PEER LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE
Save the date: Friday, November 14th & Saturday, November 15th at Atlantic Oakes By the Sea, Bar Harbor, ME
AUDIENCE
- Open to youth in grades 7-12 and their adult supporters.
- Each group may register a maximum of 14 people (including adults.)
- For youth and adults who want to build skills and gain information, resources & connections to create positive change in their communities!
REGISTRATION & FEES
Registration materials will be available early in the fall, and will be posted online as well as mailed to our Network.
Do you have money from this fiscal year you need to use up? You can pay for spots for the 2008 conference now! Please contact Molly at 553-5920 to talk about advance registration options to pre-pay for conference spaces.
2008 Rates:
Registration fees include workshops, materials, meals, supplies and hotel accomodations (if staying overnight) and rates vary based on how many people stay in a room.
- Commuter (1 Day): $55
- Commuter (2 Days): $110
- Single Room: $170
- Double Room: $160 per person
- Triple Room: $150 per person
- Quad Room: $130 per person
WORKSHOPS
Call for Workshop Proposals! We are currently seeking proposals for this year's workshops! If you or your group are interested, please download our Workshop Proposal Form, fill it out, and return to MYAN as directed on the form.
YOUTH PLANNING TEAM
MYAN is recruiting dedicated youth for the 25th Annual Peer Leadership Conference Youth Planning Team! If you are interested in being part of a fun team committed to making this an amazing event, contact Chris Gorman at 553-5918 or cgorman@propeople.org.
