2015 KENT COUNTY PREVENTION COALITION ABOVE THE INFLUENCE-KENT COUNTY ‘WE ARE MORE’ YOUTH SUMMIT
DEEPER DIVE LAB CALL FOR PROPOSALS
dee·per dive lab
noun
/dēp·er dīv læb /
A very intense, investigative plunge into a given area. A think tank. A diverse meeting of the minds. A hub of ideas. An
environment conducive to observations and understanding.
pur·pose
noun
/ˈpərpəs /
This brief document is designed to provide you with the Kent County Prevention Coalition’s [KCPC] goals for soliciting
dynamic, Generation Y and Z- friendly, presenters for the 2015 Above the Influence-Kent County ‘We Are More’ Youth
Summit. This document will supply each potential presenter with everything that he/she needs to submit a Deeper Dive
Lab proposal. The proposal demonstrating the most merit will join forces with the KCPC to bring the Deeper Dive Lab
portion of Summit 2015 to fruition!
youth sum·mit
noun
/ yo͞oTHˈsəmət /
The Above the Influence [ATI]-Kent County Youth Summit is a Generation Y and Z-driven conference powered by the
Kent County Prevention Coalition. Birthed out of a vision to empower community youth, The Summit is designed to
equip middle and high school youth to think critically about personal choices and future ambitions, emerging community
health and wellness trends related to underage substance use/misuse, and the power community teens have individually
and collectively to impact peers, family and community norms and the world by making a personal commitment to live
Above the Influence.
Teen attendees of the 2014 Youth Summit and members of the ATI-Kent County Youth Coalition Dream Team selected
‘We Are More’ as the 2015 conference theme. We Are More is an anthem of positive resistance to norms that suggest
underage substance use is an inevitable rite of passage in every teen’s journey to adulthood. We Are More is a
declaration of the collective power of this generation to drive change in our community, transform health and wellness
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trends, and overcome pop culture messages that suggest substances like marijuana are not harmful. Ultimately this
year’s theme speaks to Summit 2015’s goal of empowering and equipping every attendee to excel individually, lead
socially, and revolutionize their families, schools, and community by living Above the Influence.
e·vent lo·gis·tics
noun
/ əˈvent ləˈjistiks/
Venue(s):
Date:
Time(s):
Attendance:
DeVos Place Convention Center [303 Monroe Ave. NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503]
Friday, May 1, 2015
8 am – 2 pm [Each Deeper Dive Lab will be 45 minutes in length and will be presented twice.]
1200 youth [6th-12th grade]
for·mat
noun
/ˈfôrˌmat /
Priority will be given to concept papers that:
 Are interactive and engaging. The style of workshop needs to allow youth to ask questions and interact with
both the facilitator as well as their peers.
 Provide youth with practical tools that can be used in their own lives. While data and statistics are
important to note, presentations must be real, relevant and relatable.
 Employ art, videos and/or technology. Stories, visual aids and technology should not be the entire content
of the workshop, but can be an asset.
NOTE: The Kent County Prevention Coalition will not accept workshops that seem like advertisements or sales
presentations for a particular organization or product. If you have a product or service to advertise, please contact us at
[email protected] to reserve a spot in the resource corner or to talk about sponsorship opportunities.
dee·per dive lab of·fer·ings
adj.
/dēp·er dīv læb ˈäf(ə)riNG /
DEEPER DIVE LAB
DESCRIPTION
The Bold, The Bullied, The
Brave: Teens Empowering Teens
All of us know what it’s like to be talked about, mistreated, ignored, or hurt by others. This
workshop is designed to equip participants with strategies for overcoming drama,
discovering your voice, and bouncing back from the pain caused by others.
Life Without You: Why YOU
Matter
Suicide is the third-leading cause of death for youth. Together we can stop the untimely
death of our friends and peers. Suicide is preventable and WE ALL MATTER! This
workshop will equip you to lead the charge as a champion of suicide prevention in your
school, online community, and BEYOND!
For Girls Only: Unlock Your
Power Edition
Beyoncé said girls run the world! Learn how to unlock your power to lead the life you want
in this session!
For Guys Only: ‘Fellas Uncut’
Edition
‘Fellas uncut’ session…NO ladies invited! Bring your A-game to this power session which
will feature real talk about hot topics that matter to YOU!
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pre·sen·ters pack·age
noun
/ pri-zen-terz ˈpakij /
The Kent County Prevention Coalition will provide each Deeper Dive Lab presenter with the following:
 A modest honorarium
 Free Parking for the day of the event
 Event T-shirt
 Two (2) Meals at the event
 The opportunity to participate in an EXCLUSIVE KCPC/ Rob Bliss Project
 THE TIME OF YOUR LIFE!!!
NOTE: In an effort to keep event expenses low, we DO NOT cover travel costs (transportation, lodging, food).
con·cept pa·per re·quire·ments
noun
/ ˈkänˌsept pāpər rəˈkwī(ə)rmənt /
After selecting a workshop from the Deeper Dive Lab offerings list (noted above) complete and submit the Deeper Dive
Lab proposal form. The purpose of the form is to encourage higher standards of preparation and to aid in the proposal
evaluation process. Proposals submitted without the proposal form will be considered incomplete.
Proposal packages MUST INCLUDE:
 A completed a Deeper Dive Proposal Form.
 Contact Information (Name, Email, Phone, Organization, Address)
 Bio (150 words of less, use third person)
 Two (2) references
re·view pro·cess
adj.
/ rəˈvyo͞o ˈpräˌses /
Concept Papers must be submitted according to aforementioned guidelines by no later than 12:00pm February 20,
2015. Email your COMPLETED Deeper Dive Lab Proposal Form to [email protected] with subject line
“Youth Summit 2015 Deeper Dive Lab Proposal”. Concepts will be reviewed by the Deeper Dive Lab Presenter Selection
Committee. Upon reviewing concepts the (proposed) final selection will be made by February 27, 2015 and notification
will be sent. Final Deeper Dive Lab presenter selections will need to perform a mini presentation for the Above the
Influence-Kent County Dream Team (the youth planning team) for final approval and assignments.
Key Dates:
January 27, 2015 – Deeper Dive Lab Concept Paper Request LAUNCH
February 20, 2015 – Deeper Dive Lab Concept Papers DUE
February 27, 2015 – Final Presenter Selections Made
March 16, 2015 – Deeper Dive Lab Presenter Finalists perform mini presentations for Dream Team Members
THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST IN PARTNERING WITH THE KCPC TO HAVE A
DYNAMIC, POSITIVE IMPACT ON 1200+ COMMUNITY YOUTH AT YOUTH SUMMIT 2015!