The Florida Youth Council

The FYC is excited to have you read the lastest edition of The Noodle. In this edition, FYC members were asked to write about their dream jobs. We all have a dream job, and the FYC members are no different. Their dream jobs range from being the president of the United States to being a website designer. The FYC hopes that you enjoy these articles, which are both personal and insightful, that make up the February 2012 Edition of the ever popular Noodle.

Welcome all to the first edition of The Noodle in this new year. The Florida Youth Council is excited to have you read and enjoy the January 2012 Edition of The Noodle in which members wrote about their favorite sports. Their favorite sports are sure to surprise and that it beauty of The Noodle. You never get typical responses. The entire Council hopes you enjoy and are entertained by the articles in this special edition of The Noodle.

You can access The 2012 Edition of The Noodle here.

The FYC invites you to read their special Holiday Edition of The Noodle. In this edition FYC member write about their own holiday traditions, the family members that only see during the this time of years and they recall the best Christmas presents they have ever received.

At this busy time of the year, the FYC hope you will take a few minutes out of your day to read their articles.

You can access their holiday edition of the Noodle Here

On October 26th, 2011 The Florida Youth Council lost one of its members, as Lizzy Barrows tragically passed away at the young age of 23. Lizzy had been a dedicated member of The FYC for the past four plus years. Her leadership and compassion inspired the other members of The FYC to be better council members and leaders in their communities.

In memory of Lizzy Barrows, The FYC is dedicating the November 2011 edition of The Noodle to her. While on The FYC, Lizzy had the opportunity to write many articles on subjects such as the importance of music in schools, overcoming her physical limitations and a famous person she would have liked to meet. All of her articles have been compiled for this Special Edition of The Noodle. Along with Lizzy’s articles, throughout this edition of The Noodle you will find quotes from current and past members of The FYC about what Lizzy meant to each of them.

You can help us honor Lizzy Barrows as well by contributing to the Lizzy Barrows Leadership Fund. Clink this link for more information about how to donate.

This Special Edition of The Noodle is a celebration of the impact that Lizzy had on not only the members of The Florida Youth Council, but her community and beyond. Lizzy Barrows will be missed, but her life must be celebrated.

You can access this very special edition of the Noodle by clicking here.

Lizzy Barrows was a member of the FYC for 4 plus years. While on the FYC she helped to plan and hos Apply t the 2^nd-4^th Annual Youth Summits, put together and write a section of the book Take The World By Storm, put together and announces the FYC video, A Day in the Life of the Florida Youth Council, wrote articles for 10 editions the Noodle, and spoke at 11^th-13^th Annual Family Café Events.

In Honor of Lizzy Barrows, and everything that she did The Florida Youth Council has established The Lizzy Barrows Leadership Fund. This endowment will be used to help continue of work of the Florida Youth Council by providing for enhanced leadership skills opportunities and the continuance of The Annual Youth Summit.

On November 19, 2011 Lizzy would have turned 24. In accordance with this The Florida Youth Council is asking everyone to donate $24 to the Lizzy Barrows Leadership Fund.

You can follow this link to find a form that will provide you with necessary information for you to make your tax-exempt donation now.