Apply for the Army Reserve Teen Panel!

Calling All Teen Leaders!

Army Reserve (AR) Child Youth & School Services (CYSS) is selecting new members for the 2010 – 2012 term of Army Reserve Teen Panel (ARTP). Commenced in March 2006, the ARTP allows teens an opportunity to develop effective strategies and implement solutions for issues they face as military youth. One of the goals of the ARTP is to increase and improve communication between Army Reserve (AR) teens and AR leadership. Some of ARTP accomplishments include, developing and hosting the launch the AR CYSS web portal during their September 2006 meeting, creating and presenting care packages for youth of deployed units, and redesigning Talkin’ Back, the ARTP Newsletter. The deadline for all applications is November 30. To apply now, please follow the link to the application below.
Army Reserve Family Programs

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Calling All Teen Leaders!
Army Reserve (AR) Child & Youth Services (CYS) is selecting new members for the 2008 – 2010 term of Army Reserve Teen Panel (ARTP). Commenced in March 2006, the ARTP allows teens an opportunity to develop effective strategies and implement solutions for issues they face as military youth. One of the goals of the ARTP is to increase and improve communication between Army Reserve (AR) teens and AR leadership. Some of ARTP accomplishments include, developing and hosting the launch the AR CYS web portal during their September 2006 meeting, creating and presenting care packages for youth of deployed units, and redesigning Talkin’ Back, the AR CYS Newsletter. The deadline for all applications is Friday, November 30.

Download ARTP Flyer
Download 2008-2010 ARTP Membership Application

The Army Reserve Teen Panel (ARTP) held their third meeting, 3 – 6 May, 2007 in Valencia, CA. The meeting consisted of panel members from a wide variety of states, including Puerto Rico, Hawaii, Guam and Germany. During this meeting, the panel members attended facilitated workshops concentrating on various leadership skills and effective strategies when working with the military, the community, and their peers. In addition, the teens participated in several team-building activities.  Read More,

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In an effort to promote ARTP and heighten awareness of youth programs, the panel members developed an overview brief to be presented to military and community leaders, Family Programs staff, as well as their peers. All panel members participate in monthly conference calls to discuss individual and group progress and accomplishments. ARTP members also partake in community service projects throughout their local community.  The next ARTP meeting is scheduled for Fall 2007.

To connect with your ARTP member, contact the CYSS Regional Coordinator for your state.  For additional information on this program and other AR CYS opportunities, visit www.arfp.org/cys.

June 16, 2006
 
Eight current members from the Army Reserve Teen Panel served as delegates at the 2006 Army Family Action Plan Conference in Houston, Texas. These teen leaders had the prestigious opportunity to present to an audience of their peers, the Army Reserve Family Programs Leadership Team, and the new Chief of the Army Reserve, Lieutenant General Jack C. Stultz.  
 
The Teen Panel provided information on their current efforts and long-term goals to support the youth of the Army Reserve.  Upon conclusion of the Teen Panel’s briefing, the lights illuminated and the pride in General Stultz’s face was evident. LTG Stultz’s comments were thoughtful and sincere, “You are taking responsible for your future…I am behind you 100%.” 
 
At the General’s request, the teens in the audience were asked to introduce themselves and the state in which they live. These youth, of varying ages and experiences represent the Army Reserve worldwide. General Stultz commended their desire to make a difference, “As teens across the country show leadership, others will want to be a part of that. More teens will be in these programs; therefore, more will be involved in the Army Reserve.”
 
When General Stultz spoke of his aspirations for the Army Reserve, he recognized the role of the organization’s youth. “Our contract with America is: If you give me the Soldiers when I need him, my obligation is to give you something in return. What you are doing is critical because you are a part of the Army Reserve Family.”