July 27, 2007

NEWS BRIEFS

Evergreen Valley Recreation Club accepting summer registration

The Evergreen Valley Recreation Club will be open for another fun summer of swimming and basking in the sun! The club will be opened to members from May 12 to September 30. The pool is located at 3380 Woodside Lane in San Jose. 

The club has one large heated swimming pool, a wading pool, new public showers and restrooms. A picnic area and BBQ’s are available and you can reserve the area and host a swim party. A volleyball/large play area and patio deck area are also available for your enjoyment. Membership dues for the new season are $375 per family. To reserve your membership, mail or drop off your application and dues in the mailbox at the pool entrance. 

Applications and information are available online http://evrcpool.tk or at the at pool entrance.  Any questions please visit http://evrcpool.tk or email evrcpool@yahoo.com or call (408) 327-9201.

City of San José Youth Commission seek energetic commissioners

The Office of the City Clerk is currently accepting applications to fill vacancies on the city of San José Youth Commission. Young adults between the ages of 14 and 21, who live in City Council Districts 1, 5, 7 and 9, have a passion to make a difference in their community, and are eager to participate in city government are encouraged to apply. 

The San José Youth Commission is an appointed body of 11 youth, 14-21 years of age, modeled after the San José City Council. They are recognized as the official youth advisory group to the City Council and the Department of Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services. Youth Commissioners are involved with policy recommendations concerning young adults. They maintain Youth Advisory Councils in each Council District to support the development of other students who desire to serve their community through active civic participation and constructive decision-making. 

Commissioners serve for three years and actively participate in Commission sub-committees, neighborhood and community meetings, and serve as youth advocates. Commissioners may expect to spend between 10 to 12 hours per month on special projects, reports, trainings, and attending meetings. The full Commission meets every fourth Monday evening of each month.       

The San José Youth Commission's vision is to "create an empowered voice for youth."  Its mission is to involve and connect San José youth in order to advise city government on youth-related issues. Its core values are Inclusion, Engagement, Empowerment, Leadership and Teamwork.  

Deadline to apply is 5:00 p.m., Friday, August 10, 2007. Applications may be obtained from the Office of the City Clerk, City Hall, Second Floor, Council Wing, 200 East Santa Clara Street, San José, CA 95113, or on the city's web site at www.sanjoseca.gov/clerk/vacancy.htm. For additional information regarding the city of San José Youth Commission, call Betty Montoya at (408) 277-2744.