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Photos include: Bob Farmer, Keynote Speaker, and Elaine Bailey, Toastmasters President;
Volunteer of the Year Christy Riley and WIA Award Winners.
 
WIA Banquet honors Youth Achievers

By Christy Riley
Teen Scribe

Each person should “…recognize that within you, you have the power to do anything you want to do,” Bob Farmer said.

Tuesday, June 21, the WIA (Workforce Investment Act) Youth Program had a Graduation & Awards Banquet to honor the achievements of youth participants.

“…WIA is a foundation for our future,” said Morgan Goubeaux. Morgan, a youth participant, welcomed everyone to the dinner.

Attendees were then dismissed to eat the food, drinks, and deserts made by WIA Youth Participants.

Michelle Miller-Elliott introduced the keynote speaker, Bob Farmer who is a member of Toastmasters. Farmer has traveled the world with his customer service job. He enjoys working with people and helping them to see their greatest potential.

Farmer inspired youth, their families, adults, and other attendees to use any challenge in life as an opportunity to succeed.

“We all have within us an inner part… and the key to life is being able to tap into that and using it in life,” said Farmer. “Never let anyone tell you that you are not good enough. Don’t let anyone stand in your way. Say I am my own person, I can do it, and I will do it.”

After the inspiring speech, Brooke Combs, WIA Youth Participant, summarized Toastmasters.

“Toastmasters give you the confidence to speak and communicate with confidence,” Brooke said.

Next, Brooke defined what table topics were; table topics teach you how to give impromptu speeches. Throughout the night, youth would give a 1-2 minute impromptu speech.

Miller-Elliott started to give out awards to youth participants. Those youth participants present were able to win door prizes because of their hard work. 

Seeing surprised youth receive their certificates made the night fun and enjoyable.

Presidential Service Awards went to youth for their volunteer service hours. Presidential Award levels were Bronze for 100 hours, Silver for 250 hours, and Gold for 500 hours of volunteer service. The following youth won the Bronze Level: Zac and Katie Riley. At the silver level youth participant, Christy Riley was accredited.

The WIA Youth Program Volunteer of the year was Christy Riley for her 250 hours of volunteering.

The Partner of the year award went to Toastmasters for the three scholarships they offered to youth and Paw’s Bingo for their involvement with October’s Howl at the Moon fundraiser event for the Darke County Humane Society.

Miller-Elliott closed the evening by thanking youth participants for “putting your best food forward.”

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