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In high school, I sat on the Chemical Prevention Advisory Board (CPAC). CPAC is a community organization that seeks to educate the dangers of drug use/abuse. I was selected by my principal to serve as a Student Ambassador. It was my duty to attend meetings once a month with law enforcement, parents and teachers, religious leaders, as well as other students. We spearheaded many initiatives such as “Red Ribbon Week,” “Parents Who Host Lose the Most,” and “Start Today.” While working with CPAC I learned the give and take of playing on a team. My experience no doubt pertains to the work place - particularly the library - especially when tackling many of the issues that face libraries today - budgeting cuts, fleeting patronage, and exploding technology. Not surprisingly, these issues require the cooperation of many.
In addition, I was selected to serve as Asset Coordinator. My role as Asset Coordinator was similar to my role as a Student Ambassador to CPAC. It was, however, much more hands on. Once a month I hosted a workshop called Leadership Asset Training (LAT) - a comprehensive program aimed at teaching youth how to deal with risky situations - depression, drug use/abuse, safe sex etc. More often than not CPAC worked in conjunction with LAT. For that reason, I often served as a liaison between the two - scheduling meetings, workshops, and appointments.
In addition, I was selected to serve as Asset Coordinator. My role as Asset Coordinator was similar to my role as a Student Ambassador to CPAC. It was, however, much more hands on. Once a month I hosted a workshop called Leadership Asset Training (LAT) - a comprehensive program aimed at teaching youth how to deal with risky situations - depression, drug use/abuse, safe sex etc. More often than not CPAC worked in conjunction with LAT. For that reason, I often served as a liaison between the two - scheduling meetings, workshops, and appointments.