T.H.E. F.L.A.B.A

El Presidente Andrew W.N. Anderson III
Email: theflaba@yahoo.com

Operations Director Juan D. Martinez
Email: theflaba@yahoo.com
P.O. Box 561004
Los Angeles CA 90058

T.H.E. F.L.A.B.A

WE ARE THE FUTURE!!!

We are the first ever National Parks Conservation Association Youth Advisory Council. It is the first time ever in history, that such a program has been created. There are six chapters across the nation they are: Boston, San Francisco, Miami, Washington D.C. and Los Angeles. We are the Los Angeles Chapter named, T.H.E. F.L.A.B.A.,acronym for, To Help our Environment & Future of Los Angeles for a better America.Our main goal is to bring cultural diversity in all aspects of the environmental field,e.g. environmetal law, outdoor education,forest fire fighters etc. Sadly this is an area that does not represent the people of America. We Bring flaba to the parks. (our name is pronounced as in flavor)

History

The National Parks Conservation Association with the National Parks Service holds an annual conference properly titled, ''Mosaic In Motion''. People from various groups and from across the nation gather to explore and challenge the issues of diversity within the National Park Service. During the second annual conference in Santa Fe, New Mexico, a workshop was held to figure out, how to involve youth(I mean after all we are the future)?. The voices of tommorows leader were heard and from this the National Parks Conservation Association Youth Advisory Council was born. Since then the council has gathered twice on a national level. In Washington D.C. and during the third ''Mosaic In Motion,'' in Stone Mountain, Georgia. This council is made up of youth representitives from each city and each with their own respective goals.

T.H.E. F.L.A.B.A.

Mission statement
To provide all youth with the opportunities to experience local, state, and national parks, while embracing cultural diversity.

How?
1.Leading on-site trips to local, state, and national parks.
2.Providing volunteer, employement, and internships oppurtunities in all aspects of the environmental field.
3.Connecting youth to other resources.
4.Visiting local elementary and Junior high schools to provide environmental stewardship role models.

Targeted Youth
All youth are welcomed, but priority will be given to those of low income households, at risk youth, first generation immigrant families of any nationality, and youth that demostrate interest.

Age Level
10-until your heart desires