We believe that the community is bases for one’s life and the way they will continue in their life and how they will react to the world. The community should focus on all areas that children of all kinds look at. For example if there is a troubled child they should help them so problems don’t arise later on in the community. The community needs to make something that’s fun where families can spend time together doing constructive activities that will keep people off of drugs, alcohol and tobacco. Communities role is to act as an extended family of the youth with each member of the larger community teaching and guiding the youth to learn to be responsible contributing adults that in turn will help the next generation.

We believe that the community’s role is and to:

• To develop the potential of our citizens by providing opportunities for personal growth for both young and old.
• Provide useful learning activities where we teach basics and morality, providing opportunities for personal and professional growth.
• Provide opportunities for all types of activities and alternative after school programs that will develop skills and involve all kids interested in a variety of activities and not just athletics. Provide ways that youth can grow in useful activities outside of school.
• Provide youth and adults opportunities to give back to the community and contribute to the local community.
• Protect and develop the future of the community and beyond.
• Help to fulfill and strengthen families potential through development of skills, education, community involvement, and role modeling.
• Provide a safe, healthy, comfortable, and supportive environment in a proactive manner.
• Provide resources and utilize available resources (volunteers groups, ect.), activities and programs, necessary to aide in developing the potential of our citizens and family units. These resources include physical, personal, and financial- that the community sees as meeting a need- like a place for kids to go after school.
• Include everyone- be open and friendly to all people. We need to be an inclusive community by involving and welcoming everyone to participate and be a part of the community. This means that everyone will be able to be involved in all activities, decision making, and opportunities.
• Model leadership of morals and positive healthy goals by:

1. nurturing minds and bodies with positive examples and role models,
2. challenging its members to be leaders for both our youth and adults,
3. helping to make leaders out of the youth,
4. providing guidance, direction, help, and counsel,
5. making the rules and governing the environment,
6. helping each other,
7. and making decisions with background of youth.

• Recognize the qualities in our citizens, both young and old, and the value of individuals. Recognize that in everyone there is something special and bring out the best in each other.
• Recognize achievement of individuals and groups.
• To have open communication and participation in decision-making process’
• To work together to accomplish common goals in a healthy direction
• to bring fun, creativity and new ideas to the community, to present the ideas
• to provide a listening ear.
• respect leadership
• be aware of reciprocal relationship with community
• support the school system
• value the importance of education
• accept advise from wiser, older members

Make a list of available resources......

The community is the sum total of the people who by their words and consistent actions communicate and convey to the youth the values, attitudes, and means to pursue that which will maximize the youth’s opportunity and probability to be contributing members of society at large. We believe the community is an extension of the school and family where healthy minds interact socially, spiritually and mentally to strengthen and unite our community. We believe that the community is one whole family -so if there is one little problem it affects the whole community. We think the community should make sure that every troubled child gets attention so that no big problems arise that would hurt the community now or later on. We believe a community will shape a child’s life forever; what her or she learns they will show throughout their life. We believe that good communities help a child succeed. The community is an environment for growth and opportunity where role models guide and challenge its members to create and opportunity for growth and service.

...is to be an example to the youth of today, role models, ...is to set good examples. It is very important to show good sportsmanship. They should also provide guidance to and serve as a role model for young people to ensure they become productive members of society. . It is hard to make an impact if our plan is do as I tell you not as I do. has a responsibility to nurture the minds and bodies by setting examples and action, The youth should be able to look around the community and see morals, goals, and standards being set and learn from those. Mentoring, Encourage "seniors" to volunteers at schools and kids to seniors

adopt grandparnets ,Adopt a Grandparent, Need extended families- adopt "family" support Big Brothers and Big Sisters Let students/kids do for community not just think that community has to do for kids

Peer Mentoring Groups, support groups of all types/crises, support ststem for families in trouble, support groups i.e. separated/divorced (st. Joseph's pastoral administrator wants to provide this) Things students can do for senior citizens "adopt a grandparent"

after school programs.

Above all let them know they are loved their ideas valued that they be encouraged. Be very friendly and encouraging to them. Tell them when they have done a good job. ...is to recognize and value the person as an individual, Recognition for accomplishments - appreciation

acceptance - listen - pay attention - time - activities, should give support to all youth to develop their own individual potential, I believe that the community is a place that all the young people learn from that if a community is caring and loving that the person will feel that is the way to go and will continue to be a lovi9ng and caring person for the rest of their life. If the community is not loving and caring then the person will be more drawn back and out of the world. for protecting the and developing the future dreams.

• support

• learning/teachingactivities- (softball, basketball)

• - build self-esteem

... should be in supporting programs for disabled people to help them succeed or plays. miniature golf. roller skating rink. Improve pool. Grass n the playground and carpet in the classrooms. ...is to make something that’s fun and time spending and that will keep people off of drugs, alcohol and other stuff, ... supporting baseball summer and giving full support for basketball etc. Encourage young people to do oratory contests etc. - support extra - strengthen families - - encourage youth involvement in a variety of activities including sports, support 4-H and other youth activities, I think that the community is responsible for providing youth with activities so they don’t turn to drugs and other things. Kids that are too young or don’t participate in sports just go home and sit around instead of doing something fun with their friends. Plus communicating and interacting with other people will help them go be more social later in life. More plays -more cultural activities- miniature golf course- tutor time, Also this community is very sports minded..... drama -min golf - roller skating - 3 Palace- Mom and Dad- involve them in work, activities,,
Time spent with family, Events- Swimming, Rafting, Fishing, Hiking, Camping, Mountain Biking, Roller Blade, Square Dancing on Horseback, Trail Ride, Helping parents with their perception that they are too busy.

More adult involvement in their activities. 2. More family movies Enforce rating system as movies (don't lt parents just drop kids off). 3. Continue to support baseball 4. Activities to use fairgrounds more than just the fair 5. Family tennis instruction Family night- admission to event (ex- open gym) with parent only Concerts (H.S) Plays, The community needs more activities where families in the community can participate. Like dances, family workshops, pot lucks, weekend long events, These things can get families away from the TV and couch and get them together.
sports programs, Music, speech and Drama, City Park, baseball League, Swimming Pool, Parks and Recreation Program, Rodeo, FFA, Fairgrounds, Soccer, Science Olympiad. Need a 2hour after school program, a mode to reach high risk kids, new Comers club, River national forest, Youth Community ED courses, Summer Camps, Photography Club, Clubs, hiking program.

Provide and keep children involved with programs/activities

Mrs. Metcalf's Class

1) Tutor Time
2) Minature golf

3) pool- sauna-weights

4) Drama Club
5) Improve Old Pool
6) Swim Center
7) Swim Team
8) Martial Arts

9) High School Baseball

10) glof class

11) roller palace
12) animal shelter
13) sports for home schoolers

14) grass on the play ground
15) boxing

16) wrestling

17) better tennis courts

18) homeless shelter

19) Big Brothers and Big Sisters

20) Better field trips

21) more summer camps

22) fishing

23) hiking
24) rafting

25) overnight camping

26) rock climbing

27)arcade

28) carpet in classrooms

29) golf program

What to do if available for kids? Camping play pool fitness center more availability auto shop for kids hobby shop - models

Turn off the TV;
More family activities
kids who cannot afford a computer and do not have access

find out who has web access and get that group together

Liability issues- horseback rides

Learn and Teach activities....implementing

...is to provide young people with a school that teaches the basics and morality - a comm that is safe. Plus I think that, as older kids should teach younger kids. Our parents and =teachers teach us elderly people teach them and so forth, Provide community centered learning experiences through activates that include mental and moral, Education and Programs, effects of alcohol, drugs, and protection. mental health counseling. To strengthen families, - community use of the Civic center for family projects and programs more family entertainment - Family movies

Encourage youth involvement in a variety of activities including sports that reflect strong family participation and youth center that could include a drama club, swim center, roller skating and tutor time.1. Community use of civic center for family projects and programs. 6. Promote family responsibili8ty and encouragement in all activities. Develop a report of ramifications (financial, family, health) of any addiction (caffeine, tobacco, alcohol, hard drugs, gambling). Develop a report on what the money spent on addictions could grow into if invested.

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 A comm could provide resources both personal and financial to help youth to be able to grow.

swimming center-swim center
-grass on playground
teen center adults helping but kids participate- Think comm should have a place where kids can hang out. ...should be to provide the resources necessary for young people to develop their potential. Teen Center This would provide a place where kids can express themselves without the use of ATOD and not be laughted at. It could provide a place where kids could het help and have fun at the same time. It would also provide an activity for more people than half the student body. It would help kids who don't participate in sports or the kids that use ATOD. A group of teens have been discusing a teen center. At the grade school there is alot of votes for on. It covers many wide varieties of kids. Sports players, brains, ATOD users, and kids that just don't fit in. A place for teens to hang out- Teen Center with snackbar, Teen center Have a place where they can go and express themselves. Old High school

animal shelter
people homeless shelter
Center for Family Counseling- Make a center for family councling
Internet lab- Community Web for internet
Recording studio
indoor pool
Trail for community - airport hill

-drama club
-After School Programs,-after school program, For working parnets- get involved with one kid from the family, After school program for kids with working parents involve seniors and kids
-Parenting Classes, parenting classes and/or family communication skills,
-Adopt a Grandparent
-Booster clubs,
-Proactive church approach
-summer/rec program-strong recreational programs in community that helps working families
-investment club.
-theatre community

It is also important to extend this to everyone. We must make the effort to include even those that are not inclined to join. 1.Organize welcome parties 2.distribute a resource list of available services
3. Make a map of the area.
What we can do as a community to make new residents feel welcome is to be more friendly and willing to help them. Let them know what resources are available in town. Welcome and include them on projects with parents. teach moral values of inclusion and acceptance that all people and their ideas are sacred, special.

Better communications within community between groups in Big Timber- weak link

Prevention-Community Watch, Teach kids to say NO Show kids why to say NO someone with experience to show or explain hazards of drugs. Community watch, knowing our neighbors, houses have front porches, , relations - everybody related, properly close old buildings
Enforcement-More law enforcement patrols - especially around events. Our community needs to enforce laws fairly. (Consequences are the same no matter who you are.)
****Peer support-Our community needs to set up a peer counseling system where children and teens can talk to their peers and not feel inferior or embarrassed like they would with adults. Mentoring Build positive attitudes
***Safe Places-Teen center, To have more safe places to go if there is a gunman or someone who is drunk going through town. We can use more safe places in case of emergency (safe houses on every block).Provide a safe house in your block - emergency center downtown -
**Safety from Dogs-Get people to train their dogs not to bite or chase people. take care of dogs - (2 times mentioned)
Emergencies-Emergency location downtown. emergency center downtown -
Survey- What do kid perceive as unsafe? home, school, street? To make our children more safe?
Acceptance- accepting each other
Relationships- Close relationships between law and youth.
Feel pretty safe - nothing to be afraid of

Punishment/Deterrent: The community needs to have equal punishments for every person in this community. So we are able to unit better.  We are too limited. Suggestions:  , harsher consequences, people who know about kids that are doing ATOD to call on a hotline to tell police, ., Raise prices on ATOD, Stop the demand and supply will vanish., Tougher penalty of suppliers - Ask offenders who supplied them - who bought it., Catching and prosecuting of dealers (drugs) prosecuting of selling to underage customers (tobacco, alcohol),
Justice:Teen courts
Resources on Hand: Current agencies known to this group to be available:Law Enforcement,Law Enforcement,Law Enforcement, Developing Big Brothers/Big Sisters, Community Watch Program, Chemical Dependency Board, Addictive disorders Board, Mental Health Board, School Counselors, Parenting classes, PMC, churches, School Nurse, AIM Higher, strong families. DARE,Library, Internet-Mail, Scouts, Law Enforcement, DARE, AA, parents, education and awareness programs, mentoring programs Big Brothers/Big Sisters, Hospital -AA, Alanon, GED
Needed Resources/Programs: They need to widen the variety of resources.-need, church youth groups, mentoring programs Big Brothers/Big Sisters,  4-H and how many other clubs? , Parent support groups, teach parents how to listen/talk, Expand education beyond DARE program, coordinating rep from school law enforcement psych, city attorney, Big Brothers/Big Sisters, Expand DARE program, Project ALERT
Prevention:(peer counseling),Negative resource - Town Pump,  TV both positive and negative, kids themselves; need their input, , - educate parents,Educate Parents, retailers - target 21 yr. olds -educate., prevention programs in schools Evangelical church youth camps alternatives in and of recreation -i.e. youth centers mentoring - adult and youth mentors Keeping Kids busy
Attitudes: Note: The perception of high school social life needs to change!
Community Involvement: Cooperation of retailers to obey the law, strongly support encourage and enforce abstinence, peer encouragement