Youth Commission Summer Programs Underway
Youth Commission Chair Jennifer Madore
By John T. Ryan
Peru – The Peru Youth Commission hosted the Clinton County Baseball/Softball Opening Weekend at Laphams Mills Park today. Rain forced the cancellation of last night’s games, but several games were rescheduled for today.
Today also marks the official beginning of the Peru Youth Commission’s baseball/softball program for over 200 Peru boys and girls. Newly named Peru Youth Commission Chair Jennifer Madore was working with the young people staffing the food and beverage building. Madore has been a Youth Commission member for five years. Assuming a leadership role was a natural step for her. She explained, “I’ve been doing a lot anyway, so this just another way of helping the kids and the great programs we have here in Peru.” Along with support from the Town of Peru, numerous volunteers, 20 to 25 recreational assistants and monetary donations from Peru’s business and non-profit community all play a role in making the programs successful. Today Dunkin Donuts and Valley Vending donated donuts and beverages for sale at the concession building.
During July the Youth Commission will conduct a four-week activities program that will include tennis, soccer, arts and crafts, basketball, softball and baseball. Other Commission members include Vice Chair Beth Lozier, Vice Chair Carrie Smith, Secretary Carrie Beattie, Immediate Past Chair Greg Mills, Brian Marino, Jim Bousquet, Bill Meyers and Emily Sypek. John Flynn is Town of Peru Youth Director and Kristin Marino is Assistant Youth Director.
The next Youth Commission meeting will be held on Tuesday, June 26th, 7PM at the Laphams Mills Park concession building. The meetings are open to the public.
Posted: June 2nd, 2018 under Peru News, Youth News.