History

Origins of the YCFL :

In March 2016, the movie “Spirit’s Homecoming” was released in NJ theaters. 9 Fort Lee youths, fueled by a curiosity about their own cultural connections to the women they didn’t even know existed, were so disturbed by the movie’s historical context, but they were even more shocked to learn that the comfort women victims still had not received a formal apology from the Japanese government. Fully aware that their hometown of Fort Lee could be the starting point of a justice-seeking mission, the first Youth Council of Fort Lee meeting gathered in a messy basement. Now, the YCFL’s mission has broadened to cover a variety of local, national, and global issues, and the organization’s membership includes 35 members from all over Bergen County. The YCFL will continue its pursuit to create community-minded, dedicated leaders and carry out projects to improve the lives of all.

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Past Officer Cabinets :

Sep. 2020 – Aug. 2021

President :  Julia park

Vice President :  tiffany kim

Secretary :  jeffrey hong, jonathan gulyak

Advisor :  Mr. Kacy Knight

Sep. 2019 – Aug. 2020

President :  Brian lee

Vice President :  Gemma Hong

Secretary :  euwan kim,  Katherine Sturrock

Advisor :  Mr. Kacy Knight

Sep. 2018 – Aug. 2019

President :  Brian lee

Vice President :  Gemma Hong

Secretary :  euwan kim,  mariana meriles

Advisor :  Mr. douglas waldon

Sep. 2017 – Aug. 2018

President :  William Chung

Vice President :  Gemma Hong

Secretary :  Christian Chang,  Brian Lee

Advisor :  Ms. Sandra Bazzarelli

Founder Members of the YCFL :

Joseph Hong, Gabriella Son, William Chung, Eileen Park, 

Brian Lee,   Gemma Hong,   Euwan Kim,   Nicole Huh,   Lea Son