Roxanne Flores
Youth Programs Specialist
(254) 501-7878
Roxanne Flores
What is YAC?
The Killeen Youth Advisory Commission (YAC) was created in 1993 to serve as a liaison to the Killeen City Council. YAC exists to assist in minimizing community problems relating to youth, while encouraging positive growth and development. YAC participates in social, cultural, and recreational activities that are meant to empower them in a drug and alcohol free environment.
Mission Statement:
To provide the youth of our community opportunities through volunteerism and service, by taking initiatives that are directed toward effective change.
How is YAC giving back to the community?
YAC holds an Annual Youth Conference using America's Five Promises to empower and enlighten youth in the Killeen Independent School District.
YAC helps beautify Killeen by participating in quarterly trash pick-ups through Killeen's Adopt-A-Roadside program.
YAC completes a project each Make A Difference Day.
During the holiday season, YAC purchases and distribute presents to families in need.
YAC fundraises and organize the Luminaries for Relay For Life.
Membership Requirements:
Potential members of the Youth Advisory Commission must be enrolled in grades 8-12 in the Killeen Independent School District. Homeschoolers living in the KISD area may also enroll.
YAC consists of 37 Commissioners and an unlimited number of Resource members. City Council Members hold interviews every September with interested students. The students who are not appointed to a Commissioner position have the opportunity to serve as a Resource member.
Why join YAC?
- Opportunities to make life-long friendships
- Attend camps and conferences as a representative of YAC and the City of Killeen
- Have a positive impact on your community
- Develop and enhance leadership skills
- Set yourself apart on a job or college application
- Have fun
When does YAC meet?
YAC meetings are held September through May on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month. All meetings are held from 7:00-8:00 pm. For more information, please contact Roxanne Flores, rmflores@killeentexas.gov or at (254) 501-7878.
The Junior Youth Advisory Commission consists of an unlimited number of committee members, all of whom shall be students in the 4th - 7th grade levels of the Killeen Independent School District service area.
Meetings are held on the 1st and 3rd Monday of each month at 6:00 p.m.
For more information, please contact Roxanne Winder, rmflores@killeentexas.gov or at (254) 501-7878.