About BYCI |
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The Bloomington Youth Coffeehouse Initiative (BYCI) was established in March of 2001 as a 501 (c)(3) tax-exempt, nonprofit organization. Our mission is to enhance Bloomington community unity by providing a chemical-free, safe, and fun environment where all high school students feel welcome and valued.” Our goals are to reduce the use of drugs and alcohol among Bloomington high school students, to increase the sense of community in Bloomington, and to cultivate business, leadership, artistic, and solid decision making abilities in youth. BYCI is run by a Board of Directors and Youth Advisory Commitee which consists of representatives from business, nonprofit, government, school, law enforcement, public health entities and students of Bloomington. Board of Directors The Board of Directors includes both the youth on the YAC and adults from a variety of different facets in the community, including people who work with the City of Bloomington, the Police Department, Bloomington Public Health, the School District, local youth organizations, and local businesses. The Board of Directors is the group that legally runs the BYCI. It meets monthly to tackle the broad issues that the YAC has brought up. The current Board member are:
Youth Advisory Council The YAC (Youth Advisory Council) is comprised of a group of students from both Jefferson and Kennedy High School. As a group, they meet weekly to discuss pressing matters concerning Central Grounds. They also lead different committees of fellow students, who are in charge of such aspects as grant writing, presentations, planning for events, and public relations. The current YAC members are:
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