Communications
Youth Council gets visit from Councilman Pickett
During the March meeting of the PSL Youth Council, Councilman David Pickett inspired attendees with stories from his childhood, his journey into public service and his experiences in the military.
Councilman Pickett urged the council’ s young members to remain actively involved, nurture their leadership abilities and pursue a deeper
understanding of local government. Applauding their commitment to public service at a young age, he also emphasized the importance of learning from current and future leaders in their community.
After the presentation, subcommittee chairs from Naturally PSL and Youth Recreation shared updates from their groups, announcing an upcoming collaboration with the City ' s Naturally PSL: Green Spaces and Places for a tree planting event April 25 and joint efforts with Parks and Recreation to organize the Big Summer Blow Out in June.
Planning for the Youth Council Leadership Summit, scheduled for the fall, also is underway.
Don’ t miss out: Applications for the City’ s Youth Council open in May. Port St. Lucie students are encouraged to apply online for a great opportunity to explore local government and cultivate leadership skills.
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PSL On The Mic
On the latest episode of PSL On The Mic, Port St. Lucie Police Chief Leo Niemczyk and Capt. Brian Kenny talk about the first-ever Autism Awareness & Community Resource Event, designed to connect families with essential safety tools, services and community partners dedicated to individuals on the autism spectrum.
They talk about the evolution of the event, why it ' s important to make these connections, which resources will be available and how the event will provide a better understanding of the needs of individuals and family experts within the autism community.
Listen: www. cityofpsl. com / podcast Watch: https:// youtu. be / 8GxlAvmlbxI
Volunteer fair at Treasure Coast High School a success
The Love Your Block team coordinated a Volunteer Fair at Treasure Coast High School, bringing together six City programs: Love Your Block, Naturally PSL, Youth Council, Human Resources, Parks and Recreation and Keep Port St. Lucie Beautiful. More than 2,000 students were exposed to a wide range of volunteer opportunities.
Students heard from staff about programs that align with the volunteer hours required for graduation and were able to sign up on the spot. They also learned about career pathways with the City, including opportunities such as summer camp counselor positions.
A special thank-you to Intern Victoria DellaGuardia for spearheading this effort with vision and leadership.
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