Break the Stigma—ILEAD Youth Summit 2019

​Top 10 things you need to know

1. ILEAD is FREE.
2. Summit is held in two locations: Starts at North Salem High School (pending) and ends at Wipper Teen Center.
3. Set a cell reminder. This event is Saturday, Nov. 2nd, 2019.
4. Runs 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Long day and worth every minute.
5. Any high school student living in Marion County or West Salem can attend.
6. You get a free t-shirt, meals and snacks.
7. Transportation provided.
8. Registration forms can be downloaded. Many schools will have 'em too.
9. Dance, hoops, games, raffle prizes, food & swag for purchase (bring $$), and more.
10. Get ready to change your world.

Workshops and activities

No matter the event theme, topics focus every year on:

• Effective  communication
• Personal and leadership development
• Prevention, awareness and teen advocacy
• Goal setting

Games and activities led by college students. The 4th Annual Rock-paper-scissors Tournament returns.

Who should go?

Are you:

• A current teen leader in school or the community?
• A teen who cares about causes or issues but doesn't know where to get involved?
• A youth who wants to figure themselves out a little more?
• A person who'd like to learn a little about how to use your skills and giftings in the real world?
• A student who just wants to check things out, have fun and get better at life?

If your answered yes to any of these questions, ILEAD Summit is for you.

ILEAD participants will be some of the first to see this documentary in Marion County.
It’s our opening session for ILEAD 2019! 

Introducing our Master of Ceremonies: Aiden Tariku

Aiden Tariku is a senior at Oregon State University studying English & Economics.He currently works in Diversity and Cultural Engagement in Masculinities Explorations.

To Aiden, mental health is everything. Having outlets to express himself creatively and surrounding himself with good friends has allowed our MC to grow into the person he is today. He enjoys listening to music, photography, and going outside. Most of all, he enjoys spending time with those who make his life meaningful. To Aiden, breaking the stigma around mental health is important because we all experience tough times and should all feel comfortable confiding in those around us when we need extra support. Breaking the stigma allows folks to find comfort in the idea of seeking care.

2019 Workshops

Presented by ILEAD Committee Members unless otherwise listed.

Coping with Stress

How Our Lives Intersect

Loss:  It's rough.  Now what?

Digital World & Teen Anxiety

"Screenagers: Next Chapter" documentary screening sponsored by Marion County Health & Human Services.

Teen Advocates Panel  

Students from McKay and South Salem High Schools speak on their efforts to Break the Stigma.

Suicide Awareness

YouthLine is back to offer this important session.

Latest updates

We are excited to announce IKE Box Café is our official coffee sponsor for 2019. Thanks IKE for waking us up and keeping us fueled November 2nd.

ILEAD Youth Summit 2019 is almost here!

Write it in your planners. Set a reminder on your cell. Download flyer.

Check out our deadlines and burn them into your brain:

• October 3—Download registration forms from our website.
• October 7—Registration forms available at schools.
• October 28—Registration deadline extended. Submit forms to school contact by end of school day.
• October 28-November 1—Email, Facebook and phone confirmations sent out. You will be notified by a Youth Committee member on your registration status.
• November 2—The summit is here!

​Registration forms

Registrations are first-come, first-served so register early. The last day to register is Wednesday, October 23rd. Turn in completed registration forms to your school’s teacher contact listed below.

Forms must be signed by your parent/guardian.

ILEAD staff will notify you before the event about your registration status.

School contacts (subject to change)

Check the list below to find your school contact. If you don’t know who your contact is then just hit up your school’s Main Office and ask for their help tracking them down.  

• Cascade HS—Counselor Cristina Williams
• Central HS—Power Peers Class
• Chemawa—Mrs. Diane McGinnis, Student Council Adviser
• Early College HS—Sarah Muir, Room 125
• Gervais HS—Girls Basketball Coach Buse, Main Office
• Jefferson HS—TBD
• John F. Kennedy HS—Mrs. Jessica Schmidtman, Room 111
• McKay HS—Ms. (Bristol) Wright, Room 110
• McNary HS—Mandy Elder, AVID Ambassador
• North Salem HS—Mrs. Gloria Espitia, Guidance Office
• Roberts HS—Mr. Paul Sell, Assistant Principal
• South Salem HS—Mrs. DePiero, AVID Office
• Sprague HS— Main Office
• West Salem HS—Front Office
• Woodburn—Main Offices

Participants are strongly encouraged to use the free event transportation. Neighborhood parking is very limited.

Check back October 21st for updated route information including campus pick up times.
Routes subject to change based on registration.

• Salem Keizer Schools’ buses will pick up and drop off at many school  campuses.
• If you ride the bus to the event, you must ride the bus back to the same campus.
• An ILEAD Bus Chaperone will be on board for roll-call.
• All students riding the bus will need to have the bus permission section signed on the registration form.

IMPORTANT: The entire registration packet must be completed and signed in order to get on the bus.

Bus Route #1: McKay-McNary
Bus Route #2: Sprague-South-West Salem
Bus Route #3: Woodburn-Gervais-Mt. Angel
Bus Route #4: Cascade-Gervais

​Proud main event sponsors

 

Regional event sponsors and supporters

 

Collaboration committee

Our hard-working volunteer Committee consists of local professionals in the fields of Youth Development, Adolescent Substance Use Prevention and Intervention, Workforce Readiness,  Service Leadership, and Emergency Response. Thank you for your service to youth!

• Abigail Velasco
• Ann Krier
• Kyle Buse
• Laurie Shaw Casarez
• Sonny Saltalamachia
• Susan McLauchlin
• Indica Stephenson
• Jessica Estrada
• Gloria Espitia
• Michael Keuler
• Elisabeth Bentz
• Jessica Otjen
• Maya Vences
• Zyanya Aguilar-Nelson

Youth committee representatives

• Elly Ranzoni, Cascade HS
• Giovanna Hernandez, Cascade HS
• Mandy Marcos, Early College HS
• Andrew Kalmen, McKay HS
• Ismael Hernandez Sanchez, McKay HS
• Lucia Saldaña, McKay HS
• Raquel Marquez, McKay HS
• Ambar Ramirez, North Salem HS
• Octavio Maldanado, North Salem HS
• La’Maya Thielen, North Salem HS
• Emily Kingsley, Roberts HS
• Kenna Petry, South Salem HS
• Jade Zhao, Sprague HS
• Evyn Baker, West Salem HS
• Lorenzo Trejo De Dios, West Salem HS

​Summit location

9am – 11am  North Salem High School (look for signs) at 765 14th St NE, Salem, OR 97301 *Location pending

11am – 9pm  Wipper Teen Center (Boys&Girls Club Knudsen Branch) at 1395 Summer Street NE Salem, OR 97301