MAYOR'S YOUTH ADVISORY BOARD HOSTS BEAVERTON TEEN IDOL ON MAY 16
News Release from City of Beaverton
Posted on FlashAlert: May 13th, 2014 1:31 PM
-Tickets on sale for $5; proceeds help local homeless youth-
The Beaverton Mayor's Youth Advisory Board (MYAB) and partner Portland Teen Idol will host the second annual "Beaverton Teen Idol" finale on Friday, May 16 from 7-9 p.m. at the Southridge High School Auditorium (9625 SW 125th Ave, Beaverton, OR 97008). Tickets will be on sale at the entrance for $5 and all proceeds will benefit HomePlate Youth Services.
"It's heartwarming to see our community offer such generous support," said Mayor Denny Doyle. "This event helps support homeless youth and I'm happy we could host the event once again this year. The proceeds will enable HomePlate to continue the tremendous work they do to help vulnerable youth in our community."
To date, MYAB has raised $750 for homeless youth and hopes to secure additional support.
The 2014 Beaverton finalists are: Brooklyn Atack, Kelsey Bentz, Brianna Braukmann, Tristan Herrera, Dana Hicks, Savannah Neda Panah, Kaiya Shanti Pelletier, Jesse Rosario, and Jahlett Alofamoni Tofi. Each contestant will sing two songs for 90-120 seconds.
There will also be a special performance by last year's finalists, Jessica and Michelle Maddox. Contestants will be judged by Mayor Doyle, Chris Benjamin, Newberg High School music teacher, and Jay Fraley, professional singer and teacher. The winner will be announced at the conclusion of the event. He or she will then go on to participate in Portland Teen Idol this summer.
The Mayor's Youth Advisory Board is currently in search of prize donations and sponsorships to help raise additional funds for the event. For more information about HomePlate Youth Services, please visit www.HomePlateYouth.org.
For more information about Beaverton Teen Idol, please visit www.BeavertonTeenIdol.org.
MYAB was established in 2000 to provide a voice for youth in the Beaverton community. The committee reports to the Mayor and City Council on issues of concern to youth. MYAB's mission is to serve the common good of the community and provide a voice for youth in decisions and policies of the city. MYAB focuses on community service projects, promoting youth activism, and youth involvement. The committee is made up of 30 members from Beaverton-area high schools.
For information about MYAB or to apply, please visit www.BeavertonOregon.gov/MYAB or call Kate Taylor at 503-526-2227. To reach Taylor by email, visit or MailboxMayorMYAB@BeavertonOregon.gov.
ABOUT BEAVERTON
In 2014, Beaverton was again recognized as the safest city in Oregon as well as the safest city in the entire Pacific Northwest. In 2012, the city was awarded the Mayors' Climate Protection Award from the U.S. Conference of Mayors. It was one of just four cities of its size recently recognized as a "Smarter City" energy leader by the Natural Resources Defense Council and one of the 100 Best Places to Live in America by Money magazine. In addition, Beaverton was named one of the best places to raise kids by BusinessWeek magazine, an All-America City finalist, as one of the top 25 Suburbs for Retirement by Forbes.com, one of the 100 Best Walking Cities in America by Prevention magazine, the Recycler of the Year from the Association of Oregon Recyclers, a Tree City USA by the Arbor Day Foundation, a Bronze Award Bicycle Friendly Community designation by the League of American Bicyclists and as one of the Environmental Protection Agency's Green Power Communities, the Beavert on Community Vision program was named Public Involvement Project of the Year--Best Planning Project by the International Association of Public Participation (IAP2) Cascade Chapter. Beaverton also enjoys one of the most diverse populations in Oregon. For more information, reminders and community news, visit www.BeavertonOregon.gov, like the City of Beaverton on Facebook at www.facebook.com/CityofBeaverton, or follow on Twitter at www.twitter.com/CityofBeaverton.
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The Beaverton Mayor's Youth Advisory Board (MYAB) and partner Portland Teen Idol will host the second annual "Beaverton Teen Idol" finale on Friday, May 16 from 7-9 p.m. at the Southridge High School Auditorium (9625 SW 125th Ave, Beaverton, OR 97008). Tickets will be on sale at the entrance for $5 and all proceeds will benefit HomePlate Youth Services.
"It's heartwarming to see our community offer such generous support," said Mayor Denny Doyle. "This event helps support homeless youth and I'm happy we could host the event once again this year. The proceeds will enable HomePlate to continue the tremendous work they do to help vulnerable youth in our community."
To date, MYAB has raised $750 for homeless youth and hopes to secure additional support.
The 2014 Beaverton finalists are: Brooklyn Atack, Kelsey Bentz, Brianna Braukmann, Tristan Herrera, Dana Hicks, Savannah Neda Panah, Kaiya Shanti Pelletier, Jesse Rosario, and Jahlett Alofamoni Tofi. Each contestant will sing two songs for 90-120 seconds.
There will also be a special performance by last year's finalists, Jessica and Michelle Maddox. Contestants will be judged by Mayor Doyle, Chris Benjamin, Newberg High School music teacher, and Jay Fraley, professional singer and teacher. The winner will be announced at the conclusion of the event. He or she will then go on to participate in Portland Teen Idol this summer.
The Mayor's Youth Advisory Board is currently in search of prize donations and sponsorships to help raise additional funds for the event. For more information about HomePlate Youth Services, please visit www.HomePlateYouth.org.
For more information about Beaverton Teen Idol, please visit www.BeavertonTeenIdol.org.
MYAB was established in 2000 to provide a voice for youth in the Beaverton community. The committee reports to the Mayor and City Council on issues of concern to youth. MYAB's mission is to serve the common good of the community and provide a voice for youth in decisions and policies of the city. MYAB focuses on community service projects, promoting youth activism, and youth involvement. The committee is made up of 30 members from Beaverton-area high schools.
For information about MYAB or to apply, please visit www.BeavertonOregon.gov/MYAB or call Kate Taylor at 503-526-2227. To reach Taylor by email, visit or MailboxMayorMYAB@BeavertonOregon.gov.
ABOUT BEAVERTON
In 2014, Beaverton was again recognized as the safest city in Oregon as well as the safest city in the entire Pacific Northwest. In 2012, the city was awarded the Mayors' Climate Protection Award from the U.S. Conference of Mayors. It was one of just four cities of its size recently recognized as a "Smarter City" energy leader by the Natural Resources Defense Council and one of the 100 Best Places to Live in America by Money magazine. In addition, Beaverton was named one of the best places to raise kids by BusinessWeek magazine, an All-America City finalist, as one of the top 25 Suburbs for Retirement by Forbes.com, one of the 100 Best Walking Cities in America by Prevention magazine, the Recycler of the Year from the Association of Oregon Recyclers, a Tree City USA by the Arbor Day Foundation, a Bronze Award Bicycle Friendly Community designation by the League of American Bicyclists and as one of the Environmental Protection Agency's Green Power Communities, the Beavert on Community Vision program was named Public Involvement Project of the Year--Best Planning Project by the International Association of Public Participation (IAP2) Cascade Chapter. Beaverton also enjoys one of the most diverse populations in Oregon. For more information, reminders and community news, visit www.BeavertonOregon.gov, like the City of Beaverton on Facebook at www.facebook.com/CityofBeaverton, or follow on Twitter at www.twitter.com/CityofBeaverton.
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