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Who Are We?

The Mission Oaks Teen Advisory Board (MOTAB) empowers teens to lead community events, service projects, and initiatives that foster local engagement and well-being. Through planning, collaboration, and leadership development, members inspire youth involvement and create meaningful impact within the district.

Mission Statement

The Mission Oaks Teen Advisory Board, is about inspiring and connecting local youth and teens through inclusive, well-planned initiatives.

Core Values

Meaningful Impact
Open-minded
Teamwork
Ambitious
Building Community

What Do We Do?

• Plan and execute special events, service projects, and initiatives throughout the year with support from the Mission Oaks Recreation and Park District.
• Develop diverse skills and leadership techniques to contribute effectively to community efforts.
• Create strategies to increase teen engagement and foster a sense of community involvement.
• Organize and conduct meetings to plan impactful activities.

Eligibility

To be eligible for a board position, applicants must:

• Attend a school within the district boundaries.
• Commit to a one-year term from August 2025 to May 2026.
• Attend one meeting per month (1–2 hours; time and date decided by the board).

Board Positions

There are Elected Board Positions and Officer Positions. Elected Board Positions are available to returning board members only:

President — Serves as the leader of the teen program board by guiding meetings, coordinating with board members, helping plan events and initiatives, representing the program in the community, and making sure the board is working together to create a positive and engaging experience for teens in the parks district.

Vice President — Supports the President in leading the teen program board, helps oversee meetings and activities, steps in when the President is unavailable, assists with planning events and initiatives, and works closely with other board members to keep the program organized, productive, and focused on serving teens in the parks district.

Secretary — Keeps accurate records of meetings by taking and organizing notes, tracks attendance, manages important documents, and communicates updates to board members. Helps ensure everyone stays informed, organized, and on track with plans and responsibilities.

Treasurer — Oversees the teen program board’s finances by tracking funds, helping manage the budget, recording expenses, and making sure money is used responsibly for events, activities, and program needs. Works with board members and advisors to support thoughtful spending and future planning.

Chair Members: 

• Senior Chair — Works with our community center staff to build connections between teens and seniors, helps plan intergenerational activities, and supports programs that promote community, inclusion, and shared experiences.
• Parks Chair — Focuses on park beautification and improvement by organizing clean-ups, planting projects, and other efforts that enhance the appearance and use of local parks.
• Events Chair — Assists in planning and coordinating district-wide and special events throughout the year, helping with organization, setup, promotion, and overall event success.
• Sports Chair — Helps organize sports-related activities, tournaments, or recreation programs, encouraging participation, teamwork, and healthy lifestyles among teens.
• Fundraising Chair — Leads efforts to raise funds for the teen program by planning fundraisers, working with the board on ideas, and helping secure resources to support events and activities.
• Social Media Chair — Helps manage the media efforts by creating content, promoting events, and keeping the community informed and engaged.
• Youth Chair — Supports the development of youth programs by helping create and maintain activities for younger participants, organizing one-day youth events, and assisting with break camps.

All new members and non-elected returning members will serve as Officers.

 

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