The Foundation’s Youth Council is made up of three high school seniors and three high school juniors. Members visit our community’s nonprofit organizations, learn from local leaders, and determine the recipients of our annual Youth Council grants.
Over $218,000 has been awarded by the Foundation’s Youth Council to youth-serving organizations in Watertown since its inception in 2001.
Current Youth Council members are:
Seniors: Siri Bach, Leila Byer, and Whitney Martinsen
Juniors: Abby Kruger, Kate McElroy, and Owen Muller
Senior Spotlights – Hear what our Senior Youth Council Members have to say about their time serving on the Foundation’s Youth Council
The council typically meets monthly during the school year and reviews Youth Council grant applications in late March. Students completing their sophomore year can apply to join the Youth Council in the spring. Members serve both their junior and senior years.
Watertown Area Community Foundation Youth Perspective
“Being part of the Youth Council has shown me how vital each individual can be to their community, and the HUGE impact that giving back has.”
Whitney Martinsen – Youth Council Member
“I have met some pretty incredible community members during my time on the Youth Council. I also learned more about opportunities available for kids of all ages in our town. There are so many!”
-Carter Schmidt
Former Youth Council Member
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