Youth Activation Committee (YAC)
Special Olympics Wisconsin’s Youth Activation Committee (YAC) consists of students, ages 13-18 from across the state, both with and without intellectual disabilities. To become a part of this committee, students must fill out an application and go through an interview.
What Does our Youth Activation Committee Do?
Members of the YAC are selected to represent Special Olympics Wisconsin and Unified Champion Schools each year for terms that run from August to June. YAC members are change agents in schools across that state, fostering respect for individuals with intellectual disabilities. Throughout the year members will have key volunteer roles at State Games, host a Youth Summit, work with the Athlete Leadership Committee, and most importantly adhere to the goals and standards of the Special Olympics Wisconsin mission.
YAC Members are expected to:
- Attend at least TWO Special Olympics Wisconsin State Games as a key volunteer
- Participate in YAC Zoom and in-person meetings (monthly)
- Participate in one of the following committees to plan and execute tasks related to the committee
- Dance committee: work with YAC/ALC liaison to pick out decorations for dance and assist in setting up the dance at State Games
- Spread the Word committee: work with YAC liaison and committee members to organize and plan STW week for our Unified Champion Schools
- Youth Summit committee: work with YAC liaison and committee members to organize and plan the Annual Youth Summit
Our 2025 Youth Activation Committee!
Teacher Liaison: Jenni Oeftger, Neenah MS
Athlete Liaison: Corey Ehrgott
YAC Members
Caroline Hodges, Neenah HS
Hannah Christianson, Brookfield East HS
Kesar Jain, Homestead HS
Madison Oeftger, Neenah HS
Mari Oeftger, Neenah HS
Mason Gretebeck, Neenah HS
Tyler Kloida, Brookfield East HS
