Northeast Regional TEENSupreme Keystone Conference
Auburn/Lewiston Unit Director, Sherri Goulet and Club Youth of the Year, Aimee Brooks represented their Club and the Greater Portland organization at the conference, October 31st  through November 2nd in Trumbull, Connecticut.

The Keystone Club Program is for boys and girls ages 14 to 17, and instills leadership skills and responsibility among Boys & Girls Club members.  The club activities span to national programs and special events, and offer members activities in the following six areas: Service to Club and Community; Education and Career Exploration; Free Enterprise; Social Recreation; Unity; and Leadership Development.

This fall, Keystoner Club members across the United States gathered at the 2003 Regional Conference in Connecticut to build their awareness and understanding of Keystoning's core program areas, explore effective ways to address community issues and develop lifelong skills. Auburn/Lewiston Club Keystoner, Aimee Brooks and Advisor, Sherri Goulet attended the conference to participate in a variety of interactive workshops, off-site experiences and networking opportunities.  There was a mix of social and recreational activities that included dances, games, sporting activities, challenges, arts and crafts and much more.

Advisor and Unit Director: Sherri Goulet
Steering Committee Member and Keystoner: Aimee Brooks 

“Keystoners are you motivated?"
“Highly motivated, Romero, highly motivated... (hands clap twice) HUH!”
“Keystoners are you dedicated?"
“Highly dedicated, Romero, highly motivated... (hands clap twice) HUH!”
“Who are you?”
“Keystone”
“Who?”
“Keystone”

.....and the crowd roared as the 2003 Northeast Regional TEENSupreme Keystone Conference was underway. With the theme being “Laying the Foundation: Where it All Began”, Keystoners from the Northeast region were able to participate in a plethora of workshops, activities, and even experience (for some) their first Broadway Show!

On Friday evening more than 400 Keystoners and their advisors took a two hour bus ride to Times Square in New York City to see “42^nd Street” to see They were captured and mesmerized by the talent of so many people on stage. Saturday brought a day filled with workshops and other projects for the Keystoners to participate in, including the following:

• College Experience
• Community Service Project
• Working 9-5 (workshop)
• Why Do you Do it? Focusing on community service
• Pump it Up! Collaborations and partnerships
• Teen Meets World. Making good decisions as leaders
• Careers and Clubs. Career after college
• World of Difference, focusing on diversity and understanding
• The Drug Trap

Keystoners were even able to make chocolate covered strawberries with the hotel chef, mmmm!

Saturday evening included a trip to the local Boys & Girls Club of Naugatuck Valley in Shelton, CT. Club staff and volunteers prepared and served a wonderful meal as well as entertained the group!  After dinner, the Keystoners participated in a costume dance, arts and crafts, the Computer Zone, Fun and Games, Karaoke, and Three on Three Basketball.

Sunday was the day for recognition and reflection. Our own, Aimee Brooks, along with another steering committee member, led the Awards Brunch as Master of Ceremonies. The weekend was an experience that will forever be remembered and cherished. More importantly, the Keystoners were given the chance to make new friends, as well as gain a wealth of knowledge from the sessions that were provided.

Cheers to Aimee and Sherri for their continued dedication to the Boys & Girls Club of Auburn/Lewiston and to the 2003 Northeast Regional TEENSupreme Keystone Conference.

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