OYNY 2008 Introduction & First Steps

It's time to recognize outstanding high school seniors across New York State, and as program manager for 2008, I will provide each of you with everything you need to submit a candidate to be recognized.

My name is Patricia Benda, and I am an active member of the Johnson City Junior Chamber. I currently work at the YMCA in my community in the Aquatics Department, where I plan, train and teach swim lessons and other aquatics programs. I graduated Binghamton University in 2003 with a BA in French, and plan to become certified to translate.

I have decided to take on the OYNY program this year because I have a passion to ensure we provide the youth of our communities with every opportunity we can to allow them to be successful, as they are our future. These young people should be recognized for all their achievements and their work in their communities. I think this is also a great project for us, the NYS Junior Chamber, to get our name out there to show who we are and what we do.

I have posted information on the NYS Jaycees yahoo group, and I can email out more information to anyone who would like it - just send me your email address.
I also plan to post the steps that I have taken, and will take along the way in order to make this project run successfully - so one of you can be the program manager next year!
Please contact me at jcjaycees07@yahoo.com for more information on how to submit a candidate or how to make a donation to the program.