YRNF Statement on Black History Month

Chelsi P Henry, the YRNF Outreach Chair, issued the following statement on Black History Month:

Often times, Black History Month is overlooked or dismissed for a variety of reasons. Some say that it promotes racial divides, and others point out the fact that it is the shortest month of the year. Though both of these points and many others can be argued, the truth is that these arguments are mere distractions from the significance of the month. 

Black History Month is shared with Valentine’s Day. symbolic maybe? I would argue YES! If the Republican Party is going to lead and solve today’s issues, many that affect the African-American communities in the United States, there must be love and compassion through our actions and policies. 

This is a month that we as Republicans are reminded of our commitment and history of boldly supporting and standing up for freedom and progress. The GOP has a longstanding commitment to these principles. Our Republican Party should continue to rededicate ourselves to expanding the party. We are the party that believes in the advancement of all, no matter your current social economic status, family background, and education level, etc. We embrace American exceptionalism and should be bold in our message to all.

Celebrate with young Americans across the nation- retweet the facts we share, be bold and sharing why you are a Republican with others and how our principles promote the American dream. Reach out beyond your circle and share our conservative vision with your community. 

If you have ideas on how we can continue to share the Republican message, please email me or call me. I am dedicated to improving outreach to young Americans.

Merry Christmas from SGP

"If men through fear, fraud or mistake, should in terms renounce and give up any essential natural right, the eternal law of reason and the great end of society, would absolutely vacate such renunciation; the right to freedom being the gift of God Almighty, it is not in the power of Man to alienate this gift, and voluntarily become a slave." --John Adams, Rights of the Colonists, 1772

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year

As we gather with our family and friends this Christmas, we want to thank youfor your friendship.  You make all the difference with your enthusiasm, your involvement and your desire to learn more.

May you and yours have a wonderful Christmas and a safe and Happy New Year.

Susan Olsen and Karen Testerman

NH DHHS Celebrates NH’s Adoptive Families During National Adoption Month

Concord, NH – The New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services

(DHHS) recognized New Hampshire’s Adoptive Families at an event this

afternoon at the McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center in Concord. The event,

held during National Adoption Awareness Month celebrates the 96 adoptions

finalized in the State between October of 2011 and September 2012.

National Adoption Month is a time to raise awareness about the need for

adoptive families for children and youth in foster care.



“It is my intention that every child who leaves our system does so with a

lifelong permanent connection,” said Division for Children, Youth and

Families (DCYF) Director Maggie Bishop. “It is events like this one that

give us the unique opportunity to show our appreciation to adoptive

families who live this lifelong commitment every day.”



The focus this year is on post-adoption services and the resources

available for families after finalizing an adoption. “DCYF recognizes that

adoption is not final just because it has been legalized,” said DCYF Bureau

of Community and Family Support Administrator Eileen Mullen. “We believe

that supportive adoptive services should be provided throughout the family

life span and we are committed to providing post-adoption services.”



Lisa Marro, an adoptive mom also spoke at the event. She and her husband

John are the proud adoptive parents of 8 children. Their first child was

placed with them in 1994 and they have continued to grow their family

since. “As our children have grown and matured, we have faced different

challenges as adoptive parents,” said Marro. “The DCYF Post-Adoption Unit

has been fabulous in terms of offering us support, referring us to

community services and providing us with information so that we can better

advocate for our children. We have also been so grateful for the support

of the Community and Faith Based Initiative."



Today’s celebration was held at the McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center.

The Heart Gallery, which features children in New Hampshire awaiting

adoption, will be on display at the Center for the month of November. As

part of the afternoon’s event, DCYF recognized Eliot Tatelman and Jordan’s

Furniture for their support of the Heart Gallery and efforts on behalf of

adoption from Foster Care.

NH DHHS Celebrates NH’s Adoptive Families During National Adoption Month

Concord, NH – The New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services



(DHHS) will honor New Hampshire’s Adoptive Families during a celebration at



the McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center in Concord on Thursday, November 15,



2012. The event will celebrate the 96 adoptions finalized in the State



between October 2010 and September 2011. This year’s event will focus on



post-adoption services, and the resources available to families after



finalizing an adoption. DHHS Associate Commissioner Mary Ann Cooney and



Division for Children, Youth and Families Administrator Eileen Mullen will



be speaking at the event, along with an adoptive parent.




EVENT: DHHS Celebrates New Hampshire’s Adoptive

Families


WHEN: 3 PM, Thursday, November 15


LOCATION: McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center

2 Institute Drive

Concord, NH

Santa Arrives, to be Interviewed by Londonderry High School Radio Team

Audio Broadcast starts at 7pm on that date.
Santa Claus Returns to Londonderry, New Hampshire

Follow Santa on Londonderry Educational Outreach

Londonderry - Santa Claus is coming to Londonderry, and the media
resources of the Londonderry School District are standing by to welcome
him. On Christmas Eve, listen for “live reports” as Londonderry High
School junior Amelia Fabiano rides along with Santa and discovers the
secret science that enables his yearly journey around the world.

It's all part of the annual “Santa Tracker,” a holiday gift to the
community from the Londonderry School District. Begun five years ago on
WLLO-LPFM, the district's educational FM radio station, the program
engages local children in the excitement of Santa's visit and connects
them with teachers, district administrators, and other community leaders
during the holiday season.

This year's project features Londonderry High School english teacher
Steve Juster as Santa. Taking advantage of Mr. Juster's experience
teaching an elective course in science fiction, the show reveals Santa
as a sci-fi fan who explains how his “Christmas magic” works.

Amelia Fabiano is a member of the LHS drama club. New to radio, she
portrays a student reporter who doggedly asks the questions kids want to
know about Santa's technology.

New this year, the Santa Tracker will also be available to cable TV
viewers on LEO-21, the school district's community educational access
channel. Amelia's updates will be included as part of the district's
annual “Yule Log” offering, which returns this year after a brief
hiatus. Out-of-town listeners can also tune in to WLLO's live webstream
at www.wllo103.org <http://www.wllo103.org>.

The Londonderry Commerce and Visitors Center is also welcoming Santa to
town with on-line coverage of this event. Readers can receive summaries
of each report from Amelia and Santa on the visitor center's website
on-demand as soon as they are broadcast. Click www.VisitLondonderry.com
<http://www.VisitLondonderry.com> Christmas Eve for on-demand audio.

Reports on Santa's trip will start on Christmas eve at 7:00 PM. Updates
will continue approximately every 20 minutes until just before 9PM –
allowing all the good little boys and girls can get to bed so Santa can
visit their homes too. Join the fun at:

WLLO-LPFM: 102.9 FM or www.leo103.org <http://www.leo103.org>

LEO-21: Comcast channel 21 in Londonderry

www.VisitLondonderry.com <http://www.VisitLondonderry.com>