As ETHM’s youth advisory arm, the

  PTYC functions as the Port Towns

  community-based student government

  that empowers and engages youth and families in Port

  Towns and County communities.

These students (age 10-17) are nominated by their schools or local municipalities to be the youth advocacy voice in the Port Towns. Students’ selected as PTYC members resolve: (1) to attain at least a 2.0 GPA, (2) to have a parent(s) attend meetings and activities with them, (3) to demonstrate potential to responsibly lead others, (4) to attain good character, (5) to serve their community with their parents, and (6) to live or attend school in the Port Towns.