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1st Annual Mayor's Youth Summit


Many Neighborhoods, One City

First Mayor''s Youth Summit Over 700 teens from across the city attended the first Mayor's Youth Summit. The first workshops included "Steps to the Future," "Job Readiness Skills," "Youth Fit," "Decision Making and Life Skills" and "Teens and Domestic Violence."

More than 50 agencies were represented at resource tables.

Keynote Speaker Dan Jansen, Olympic Gold Metalist Speed Skater, addressing the summit Keynote speaker Dan Jansen, Olympic Gold Medalist Speed Skater, spoke about the strength, courage and perseverance necessary to achieve his goals.

President Bill Clinton welcomed the youth summit participants with a video message.


Patty McMahon, Dan Jansen and Carolyn Shannon Volunteers Work at the Workshop Tables