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Speaker of the House John Boehner talks to local students Monday, Sept. 17, when he stopped by a Youth In Philanthropy board meeting. Photo provided.

Speaker of the House and West Chester resident John Boehner surprised local students this week when he stopped by a meeting of the Youth In Philanthropy (YIP) advisory board of The Community Foundation of West Chester/Liberty.

During the board’s monthly meeting, Boehner hosted a 40-minute question and answer session, where students inquired about the upcoming election and how the Speaker got involved in politics.

YIP member Ian Blomquist described the experience as “very personal and memorable. One that will never be forgotten.”

Furthermore, YIP advisory board member Brian Fogel was able to ask questions to include in a story he is writing for Lakota East’s Spark Magazine.

“To have met the Speaker of the House was just outstanding” said Fogel.

YIP, of the Community Foundation is a program designed to introduce local high school students to philanthropy and community. It is comprised of students in 9-12 grades in the West Chester and Liberty Township area.

For more information about YIP, call The Community Foundation’s office at 513-874-5450 or visit www.wclfoundation.com.

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The Youth In Philanthropy (YIP) advisory board of The Community Foundation of West Chester/Liberty is seeking new members for the 2012-2013 school year.

YIP, an initiative of the Community Foundation is a program designed to introduce local high school students to philanthropy and community. Interested students will need to be in grades 9-12 during the 2012-2013 school year. Student must live in West Chester or Liberty Township and have a passion to make a difference in our community.

Youth in Philanthropy empowers the youth in our community by providing them with an opportunity to experience all aspects of the charitable world. YIP Members will raise money, become educated about the charities and causes in our community, identify issues and make grants to support those programs most important to them.

Applications are available through the Foundation’s website at www.wclfoundation.com or by calling 513-874-5450. Students will need to complete an application and return the application during an informational meeting to be held at The Community Foundation of West Chester/Liberty Monday, May 21 at 7:30 p.m.

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The Youth In Philanthropy (YIP) advisory board of The Community Foundation of West Chester/Liberty is seeking new members for the 2011-2012 school year.

YIP, an initiative of the Community Foundation is a program designed to introduce local high school students to philanthropy and community. Interested students will need to be in grades 9-12 during the 2011-2012 school year. Student must live in West Chester or Liberty Township and have a passion to make a difference in our community.

Youth in Philanthropy empowers the youth in our community by providing them with an opportunity to experience all aspects of the charitable world. YIP Members will raise money, become educated about the charities and causes in our community, identify issues and make grants to support those programs most important to them.

Applications are available through the foundation’s website at www.wclfoundation.com or by calling 513-874-5450. Students will need to complete an application and return the application during an informational meeting to be held at The Community Foundation of West Chester/Liberty May 21 at 11 a.m.

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Tags: Tags: Community Foundation WCL, Community Foundation West Chester/Liberty, WCL Community Foundation, YIP, Youth In Philanthropy

The Youth In Philanthropy (YIP) advisory board of The Community Foundation of West Chester/Liberty is seeking new members for the 2011-2012 school year.

YIP, an initiative of the Community Foundation is a program designed to introduce local high school students to philanthropy and community. Interested students will need to be in grades 9-12 during the 2011-2012 school year. Student must live in West Chester or Liberty Township and have a passion to make a difference in our community.

Youth in Philanthropy empowers the youth in our community by providing them with an opportunity to experience all aspects of the charitable world. YIP Members will raise money, become educated about the charities and causes in our community, identify issues and make grants to support those programs most important to them.

Applications are available through the Foundation’s website at www.wclfoundation.com or by calling 513-874-5450. Students will need to complete an application and return the application during an informational meeting to be held at The Community Foundation of West Chester/Liberty May 21 at 11 a.m.

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Tags: Tags: Community Foundation WCL, Community Foundation West Chester/Liberty, WCL Community Foundation, YIP, Youth In Philanthropy