Doug Larson - Chairman
“It always seems impossible until it’s done”
-Nelson Mandela
Joe Bates - Board Member
“Success is just a pile of all the mistakes you've made, and you're standing on it rather than buried under it"
-Dave Ramsey
Lara Parkin - Secretary
“Keep your face always toward the sunshine, and the shadows will fall behind you” -Walt Whitman
Carolyn Karstens - Treasurer
“You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose” -Dr Seuss
If you might be interested in joining our board, please send an email to aitkinyouthcenter@gmail.com. We would love to talk to you!
OUR MISSION
The Aitkin Youth Center strives to create a nurturing and consistent atmosphere while simultaneously promoting the growth and development of our community’s younger generation by encouraging them to make positive life decisions.to achieve great things, and we are committed to helping them reach their goals.
About Aitkin Youth Center
Established in 2023, the Aitkin Youth Center is a non-profit community center dedicated to the success and well-being of teens. We aim to positively impact students in grades six through twelve through a range of programs that include lifestyle education, art, and fostering healthy community connections by providing opportunities for community interaction and promoting a path toward success. Our organization seeks to support and empower the youth in our community.
The Aitkin Youth Center is a Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization that strives to adopt best practices which include external visibility to build public understanding and trust in the organization. With this in mind, if you have any questions about how we run any of the centers financial, policies, procedures etc, please don't hesitate to contact us at aitkinyouthcenter@gmail.com.