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Early Wednesday morning, five SVARA hams traveled to Belle Isle to
present Ham Radio to thousands of young kids. It was all part of
an event called Metro Youth Day, and this time was their 25th
anniversary. Primarily we gave them the chance to "see" their own
voice with an oscilloscope, and to learn Morse code using computer mice
as code keys. Gordy (KC8YVD), Jeff (KC8BDQ), Judy (KC8BYI), John
(KC8WZM), and Keith (N8XD) all worked at the Ham Radio display, while
Lou (W8LPV) was busy making the whole Metro Youth Day event a tremendous
success!
Event Description
This annual event held at Belle Isle hosts over 18,000 youth from
Metro Detroit for games, contests, entertainment, sports clinics, and
lunch. Several local celebrities and over 900 volunteers are on hand to
ensure that the event is a success.
The purpose of Metro Detroit Youth Day is to promote positive
relations between the community, businesses, government and youth. In
addition, Youth Day encourages youngsters to pursue college and motivate
them to achieve their goals. MFBA sponsors college scholarships to
assist graduates in obtaining their college education at this event.
Metro Detroit Youth Day recently won the top statewide Community
Action Award from the Governor's Council on Physical Fitness, Health and
Sports and the Michigan Fitness Foundation. In 1991, Metro Detroit Youth
Day received the Point of Light award from President George Bush and the
Point of Light Foundation.
If you are not an amateur radio operator, but would like to
participate independently in this event you may volunteer, sponsor or
register children for this event -- please contact the Youth Day office
at 586-393-8800
Governor's Proclamation - Metro Detroit Youth Day
Whereas, The 21st Annual Metro Detroit Youth Day, sponsored by many
of the most prestigious organizations and businesses throughout the
State of Michigan, recognizes that leisure and recreation are basic
human needs and that youth must use this time to improve the quality of
their lives; and,
Whereas, Metro Detroit Youth Day, which will be celebrated on
July 9, 2003, at Belle Isle’s Athletic Field in Detroit, is the largest
youth event in Michigan emphasizing the need for physical education
facilities and fitness, and stressing the vital component of good
sportsmanship; and,
Whereas, It is acknowledged that youth are a priceless asset
to our communities as they continue to grow and prosper; lighting the
way to a brighter future; and,
Whereas, Metro Detroit Youth Day is intended to bring together
the community and the private sector to enhance relationships and
improve cooperation and harmony in our communities; and,
Whereas, Metro Detroit Youth Day provides an opportunity for
youth to participate in constructive activities outside of their
immediate home areas, working with other young people and adult
volunteers; and,
Whereas, Community groups such as the NAACP, Detroit Urban
League, Salvation Army, Boys and Girls Clubs, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts,
YMCA, YWCA, Focus: HOPE, United Way Community Services, Special
Olympics, Detroit Police Cadets, New Detroit, Inc., and many others are
participating as co-sponsors; and,
Whereas, Outstanding and dedicated community leaders such as
Ed Deeb of the Michigan Food & Beverage Association; Dr. Tom Moss,
retired Detroit Police Chief; Keith Bennett of Goodwill Industries; Lee
Stephenson of the Detroit Recreation Department; Sergeant Curtis Perry
of the Detroit Police Cadets; and Dr. Lynne Boyle of the Kiwanis Club
are co-chairing this event along with over 900 volunteers supervising
the 21,000 youth expected to attend; and now therefore be it,
Resolved, That I, Jennifer M. Granholm, Governor of the State
of Michigan, do hereby proclaim July 9, 2003, Metro Detroit Youth Day in
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