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December is for Looking Back
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Greetings!
As 2012 comes to a close (only one month left!) it is a wonderful time to reflect on all that has been accomplished this year. Look back over your year. What have you accomplished personally? Professionally? What will you continue to work towards? Though many of us in the field of teen pregnancy prevention and reproductive health continue to wage an ever-steepening up-hill battle, we look back to move forward with hope. The country re-elected a president who openly stands with LGBT Americans, who supports comprehensive sex ed by supporting the work of Planned Parenthood, and we have work to do. Take rest this holiday season to come back strong and renewed!
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We're thrilled to offer a discount on membership for 2013! We're offering a savings of $10 off an annual membership if you join or renew in December. Memberships can be purchased online through PayPal or by mailing a check to our office (see address below). Get all the info about joining online or by calling us at 619-741-9650  Annual Scholarship DriveWe're raising money to support our teen scholarship program! Every year, we give out scholarships to eight California teen parents and one California teen student leader to help them go on to secondary education-college or vocational school-after they graduate from high school. These scholarships are vital to help young people achieve their goals, and you can help! A small donation of $20 can contribute to the education of a teen in your area. Please help now. California youth need opportunities to succeed!
Fundraising Goal: $3,400 Campaign Dates: Dec. 1st, 2012 to Jan. 31st, 2013 Words from past recipients: "School has been hard, money has always been tight, and parenthood has been exhausting. Ask me if I'd change any of it my reply would be no. All of this has made me into who I am and now I know who I want to be." -Jordyn "My son completely changed the way I think. When I found out I was going to have a baby I started to care about school and my grades. All I thought of doing was graduating and going to college to become a nurse or dental assistant. I think of being a nurse because ever since I was pregnant I saw that they help people and that's what I want to do" -Estefania "When I found out I was going to be a teen father I was in tenth grade...All I remember my grandmother telling me was she was not shocked and to get a job. My family was not very supportive. I am going to do what I need to do to be a good father to my daughter. I am not going to be like my parents. I am going to be there for my child." -Miguel
Scholarships for pregnant and parenting teens and teens who have demonstrated leadership in the reproductive health field are offered by TeenNow California each year. The 2013 scholarships will be available in early January with a March deadline. (((Remember! Each scholarship applicant must be sponsored (no monetary involvement necessary) by a CURRENTLY paid TeenNow member. Not paid for 2013? Not to worry! We're having a MEMBERSHIP SPECIAL throughout the month of December! See coupon below))) Find information, applications, and donate to our scholarship fund online here on our scholarships page.
Broadway San Diego and TeenNow Team up for Fundraiser
We are teaming up for a special fundraiser with Broadway San Diego! Purchase tickets for Billy Elliot and a nice percentage will be donated to TeenNow. Holiday gifts anyone?? Purchase anytime before the show. Details below.
Promocode: TNCA
Performance: Billy Elliot at Broadway San Diego
Tuesday April 30th @7pm
Wednesday May 1st @7pm
Thursday May 2nd, @7:30pm
Friday May 3rd @7:30pm
Sunday May 5th @6pm
2012 Scholarships Announcements!
Congratulations to the winners of the 2012 TeenNow California Scholarships for pregnant and parenting graduating seniors! The winning essays can be found on our website and each month we have featured a winning essay on our blog. Read the inspiring stories and remember what a difference you truly make in the lives of young peopl e. Thank you to all TeenNow California members who sponsored applicants in 2012.Statewide/Region 1: Maeve McDonald
Region 2: Celeste Walker Region 3: Estefania Diaz-Lopez Region 4: (No applicants) Region 5: Jordyn Oliver Region 6: Nancy Gutierrez Region 7: Jakari Peet
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$10 off!! Membership Special
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must purchase in December 2012)
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Support pregnant and parenting teens; help us prevent teen pregnancy. If you are an existing member, now is the perfect time to renew your membership! If you are not a member, we encourage you to join today! As a member you get access to all the latest TeenNow California news and events, as well as discounts and other benefits. Check out the brochure, join online, or contact us.
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TeenNow California is a state-wide organization that provides training, technical assistance, advocacy, and professional development opportunities to those working with adolescents.
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Brings together people from around the world to raise awareness about HIV/AIDS and demonstrate international solidarity in the face of the pandemic. The day is an opportunity for public and private partners to spread awareness about the status of the pandemic and encourage progress in HIV/AIDS prevention, treatment and care in high prevalence countries and around the world.
December 10: Human Rights Day
This year's theme for Human Rights Day, as set by the UN Human Rights Office (OHCHR), is "Inclusion and the right to participate in public life." It aims to highlight the rights of all people to be included in decision-making processes and participate in public life.
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Immigrant Youth Achievement Award
The American Immigration Council is now accepting nominations for their 2013 Immigrant Youth Achievement Award. Each year the Council receives hundreds of nominations from around the country lifting up exceptional young people whose accomplishments amaze us and whose dreams inspire us. The Immigrant Youth Achievement Award celebrates high-achieving young immigrants, whose personal accomplishments and contributions demonstrate the important impact young immigrants are having on our nation every day. These nominations serve as a reminder that our country was built by hard-working, forward-thinking immigrants and in order for our country to continue to lead, we must invest in the future of today's immigrant youth. Eligibility: The honoree must be between the ages of 14 and 25 years of age on April 11, 2013; The honoree must be an immigrant to the United States, including those who have become naturalized citizens; The accomplishments of the honoree must reflect more than personal success and should have evidence of a commitment to making a positive impact in their community or the world around them; The honoree must be willing and available to travel (at the American Immigration Council's expense) to Washington, DC for the awards ceremony on Thursday, April 11, 2013. The American Immigration Council will cover the costs of travel and accommodations for the honoree, and for a parent or guardian if the honoree is a minor; The honoree will receive a $1,000 award.
Deadline: February 1, 2013. Apply for the Great American Condom CampaignThe Great American Condom Campaign is a youth-led grassroots movement to make the U.S. a sexually healthy nation. Each year, GACC members give out 1,000,000 Trojan Brand condoms on college campuses across the United States, educate their peers about sexual health, and organize to improve the policies that affect young people's health and lives. The program is for college students in the United States between the ages of 18 and 29. Deadline December 31, 2012. |
 Thank you Brian!
TeenNow California Board President Brian Hayes has completed his term and will be leaving the board (and California!) to continue his career in sexuality education on the East Coast. We'll miss Brian terribly and wish him the best of luck in his endeavors!Here is a look back at Brian's contributions.
Brian was born and raised in New Jersey, and attended Springfield College in Massachusetts where he received his teaching degree in Health & Family and Consumer Sciences. In the past Brian has run HIV clinics, designed college health education programs, and worked on a community based research project, Connect to Protect which looked at risk behaviors and HIV infection rates amongst young men of color. Brian joined Operation Samahan as the Youth Program Manager in 2005 and ever since has been working hard on developing new and innovative ways to help the teens in South Bay area of San Diego make informed decisions about their health and well being.
In January 2013 TeenNow California will be welcoming incoming board president Jennifer Barber! Look for a welcome to Jennifer in the January newsletter. |
REGION 2
Women's Policy Summit: Advancing Women's Health, Wealth & Power
When: Thursday January 17, 2013 from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM Where: Sacramento Convention Center, 1400 J Street, Sacramento, CA 95814 What: The 2013 Women's Policy Summit (formerly the Working Families Policy Summit) will be a one-stop opportunity to learn what state legislators and leading advocates see as the top priorities to improve the health and well-being of California's diverse communities of women and girls. Topics will include: Women and Health Care Reform, Reproductive Health, Women and Mental Health, Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault, Gender & Health Disparities, Women and Welfare, Aging, Child Care, Gender-Responsive Asset Building, Paid Sick Days & Paid Family Leave, Appointment of Women to Public and Corporate Boards, and more! REGION 3 YTH Live: Annual Conference on Youth+Tech+HealthWhen: April 7, 8, 9 2013 Where: San Francisco What: YTH Live 2013 is a two-day annual conference that brings health and technology professionals together with youth, parents and community leaders to advance the sexual health of youth in the U.S. and abroad. The conference is the only event that showcases high-tech educational content (mobile, social media, Internet) developed by professionals, highlights national and local program successes, and puts youth leadership at the forefront. The conference is expected to have 600 national and international in-person attendees. In order to accommodate those who are unable to attend in-person, ISIS will video record the keynote and plenary sessions and post them to the conference website after the event.
REGION 6 Sex Ed Film Festival @USC: TeenNow California and California Family Health Center (free) When: January 2013 Where: Los Angeles What: TeenNow California is collaborating with the California Family Health Council to host a Sex Ed Film Festival and educational forum in Los Angeles! The event will include several films related to sex education and panel discussions with local experts. The Sex Ed Film Fest and Forum is an educational event intended to promote dialogue about sex education. The event is intended to inspire young people, especially college students, to advocate for teen pregnancy prevention and sexual health programs, as well as become more interested in the sexual health, public health, and teen pregnancy prevention field. Be on the lookout for more info! Hope to see you there! Email tnca@teennowcalifornia.org for more info REGION 8 Film Screening: "How to Survive a Plague" (free) When: Wednesday December 5, 2013, 5pm-8pm Where: Malcolm X Library, 5148 Market St. San Diego CA 92114 What: On December 5th, the Teen Center at Operation Samahan is presenting the 2012 Sundance documentary, "How to Survive a Plague." The film is about the powerful true story of activism around HIV and AIDS, beginning with efforts in the 1980's. It is a reminder of how people can make a difference around community health.63rd annual California School Nurses Conference When: February 7-10, 2013 Where: Town & Country Resort and Conference Center in San DiegoWhat: Refresh your knowledge base and learn about new tools to help you in your practice. Become more aware of current issues and how this information will assist you in advocating for your students. The annual conference is the place where all of us connect and gain the information and educational programming that energizes us to work toward our students' success.
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Star Squadron 2000x -- Sex Ed for the 21st Century
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Traditional Sex Education isn't Working. Every month in the U.S., 69 million young people use Google to answer the question, "What is Sex?"
At the cost of pennies per view, a simple education video like this one can reach 5,000 youth each week.
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