Standing:Amanda Lutchko, Clare-Mary Kerl, Nora Olsewski, Maura Olsewski
Sitting:Ron Cosklo, Brant Becker

John Brennan, who served as its first president until recently, created the Youth Board. John graduated from Carbondale Area High School in June and will be attending the University of Pittsburgh for Business Management starting this fall. He will continue to advise the group along with Lori Pfahl and Steven Tourje.

The Youth Board provides the opportunity for the youth of Carbondale and surrounding communities to be more involved in their community. The Board plans on using all proceeds from fundraising events to establish a scholarship fund for local students who will be pursuing a Business degree in college. In addition to the scholarship fund, the Youth Board's other goals include increasing interaction between community and business leaders and the students of Carbondale and surrounding communities. The Youth Board plays a huge part of the revitalization and the future of our great community. These students are our tomorrow.

The Officers for 2005-2006 are as follows:

President:Brant Becker
Vice President: Nora Olsewski
Secretary: Nicole Evans
Treasurer: Joe Johnson

For more information visit http://www.carbondaleyouthboard.com or contact Lori Pfahl at the chamber.

CARBONDALE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AWARDS SCHOLARSHIPS

The Greater Carbondale Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that Marissa Kielar, of Carbondale Area, and Emily Hameza, of Lakeland, have been named the recipients of the inaugural Greater Carbondale Chamber of Commerce Youth Board Scholarship.

Kielar, the daughter of Gary and Carol Keilar, 66 Battle Avenue, Carbondale, will attend the Smeal College of Business at the Pennsylvania State University, University Park campus to major in Business.

Hameza, the daughter of Nick and LuAnn Hameza, 176 Decker Road, Jermyn, will attend Mansfield University to major in Accounting.

The Youth Board scholarship is open to all graduating seniors who plan on pursuing a business degree and who reside in the communities served by the Greater Carbondale Chamber of Commerce, an area that spans across Upper Lackawanna, Susquehanna, and Wayne Counties.

The Scholarship is completely funded through the fundraising activities of the Chamber Youth Board, which was founded in 2004 by then senior, John Brennan, as his Governor’s School Project. Even though Brennan has since graduated, the group continues to meet and plan activities throughout the year.

“The awarding of these scholarships fulfills one of the main goals that I had when I started this Youth Board,” said Brennan, who now serves as one of the group’s advisors, along with Steven Tourje, of NEP Telephone Co. and Lori Pfahl, of the Chamber. “We here at the Chamber hope that some of these students who major in business decide to return to this area after college and contribute to the economic revitalization of our region.” Brennan also went on to add, “None of this would be possible if it was not for the current members of the Youth Board. They’re a great group of students who work hard throughout the year, planning and running the fundraisers that support this scholarship and other worthwhile community causes.”

For more information about the Scholarship or the Youth Board, contact the Greater Carbondale Chamber of Commerce at 282-1690.

City Hall Miniatures

Start your Collection Today! 

The Chamber Youth Board is selling City Hall Miniatures. All proceeds benefit the scholarship fund created by the Chamber Youth Board. 

The miniatures are made of wood and stand 6 ½ inches tall.

The Cost: $20.00 Pick-up or $25.00 Shipped.

Description on back:

Carbondale City Hall

Carbondale, Pennsylvania

Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, this Romanesque Revival style structure was built in 1892-1894.

Truman I. Lacey designed the building around the original two-story structure in the rear by changing the roof, adding the three-story wing and incorporating the signature clock tower.  Today the building houses city government offices, a local radio station, the Carbondale Historical Society  & Museum, and the Carbondale Police Department. 

To purchase a miniature stop by the Chamber or call Lori Pfahl at (570) 282-1690.