Candidate Statements
Alex Mendes (Youth)
I'm entering into my 11th year of Scouting with the 1st West Vancouver Group. Over the course of my Scouting career, I've taken on the roles of: Assistant Patrol Leader, Patrol Leader and finally Senior Patrol Leader, achieving my Cheif Scouts Award in 2019. I have grown through the many opportunities presented in Scouts, always trying to step up to the plate as a leader. As Council Youth Commissioner I hope to inspire more youth to be their best throughout the council.
Outside of Scouting, I enjoy my academic pursuits and am a member of other volunteer organizations such as: West Vancouver Youth Philanthropy Council, the Sea-to-Sky Constituency Youth Council and my local Electoral District Association.
As the Council Youth Commissioner, I spend a lot of time interacting with youth of all ages from all across the council. Because of this hands on experience, I feel I have an in depth and personal connection to the passions of youth. I hope to turn their Scouting dreams into a reality through leadership opportunities and support that I can help provide as Council Youth Commissioner. As a voting member I hope to be a voice of unison for these aspirations and ambitions seen all throughout the Council.