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At COYA 2009, the three days of deliberations resulted in this report, which represents the consensus of the group. While this report is impressive in its scope, the most important outcomes from the three days were the values instilled in the young delegates: the respect they developed for Alaska’s past and present leaders, their newly established insights into the challenges facing the diverse peoples/regions of Alaska, and the inspiration they found for making a positive difference in our state’s future were the true impacts of this conference.

COYA2009-Report.pdf

Talk of Alaska will be hosting a program about the Conference of Young Alaskans 2009 on Tuesday, January 13th at 10AM. Please tune in, Chancellor Brian Rogers will be joined by delegates Anastasia Brease and Jon DermanHarris.

KTOO/ 360 North will be airing 20 hrs of the conference footage on January 17-18 from 9AM-7PM. This is the same channel that airs gavel to gavel. This program may be repeated later in the legislative session, but don’t miss this opportunity to see the delegates at work!

The 50^th anniversary of Alaska’s statehood provides all Alaskans with a wonderful opportunity to reflect on the changes that have taken place since statehood. Particularly for the youth of Alaska, the anniversary year provides an opportunity to address the issues of today and create plans for the next 50 years that reflect the perspective of Alaska’s young citizens. The conference steering committee has selected the fifty-five delegates to the Conference of Young Alaskans 2009 in Girdwood, Alaska.  The group will be representing over 25 communities, a diversity of ethnic backgrounds, and a cross section of ages.  We would like to thank all the applicants to COYA 2009 for their interest in improving the future of our state.  The prosperity and well being of this great land is the responsibility of us all.

The application deadline has passed and we would like to thank everyone who took the time to fill out an application and write an essay. The steering committee will announce their selection of the 55 delegates to the 2009 Conference of Young Alaskans on November 18th.