Petoskey Youth Advisory Council outlines year of service and leadership projects
May 18, 2026 | Petoskey City, Emmet County, Michigan
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Members of the Petoskey Youth Advisory Council presented highlights of the 2025'2026 year and described projects intended to increase youth engagement and community service.
"My goal was to improve my public speaking," said Taylor Keyser, a co-chair, describing how leadership quadrant meetings and co-chair duties helped him lead longer meetings and build confidence. Members described volunteer efforts (winter carnival activity stations, Veterans Day flower arrangements distributed at a local casino), outreach to local schools, and community partnerships such as working with the parks and recreation commission to run summer events.
Youth members also described experiential learning: a trolley tour of city parks to assess expansion and parking needs, Michigan Municipal League training on the Open Meetings Act and parliamentary procedure, and a visit to the statehouse where students observed legislative floor debate. Several students said participation confirmed an interest in future public service.
Council thanked the students for their work and for representing the city at regional events. The presentation closed with recognition of graduating seniors and a note that the Hestia Women's Giving Circle helped fund student attendance at the state capital conference.
The council received the presentation with applause and congratulated the students on their engagement and leadership development.
"My goal was to improve my public speaking," said Taylor Keyser, a co-chair, describing how leadership quadrant meetings and co-chair duties helped him lead longer meetings and build confidence. Members described volunteer efforts (winter carnival activity stations, Veterans Day flower arrangements distributed at a local casino), outreach to local schools, and community partnerships such as working with the parks and recreation commission to run summer events.
Youth members also described experiential learning: a trolley tour of city parks to assess expansion and parking needs, Michigan Municipal League training on the Open Meetings Act and parliamentary procedure, and a visit to the statehouse where students observed legislative floor debate. Several students said participation confirmed an interest in future public service.
Council thanked the students for their work and for representing the city at regional events. The presentation closed with recognition of graduating seniors and a note that the Hestia Women's Giving Circle helped fund student attendance at the state capital conference.
The council received the presentation with applause and congratulated the students on their engagement and leadership development.
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