Anti-Boredom+Coalition

Problem Statement

In North Kingstown, there are not enough activities to occupy teenagers who are faced with the true tragedy of boredom. Changes need to be made. If teenagers had something productive to do, they would stay out of trouble and use their time more wisely.

**MEDIA ADVISORY ** May 22, 2010

David Lombardi, (401) 295 -8418 Anti – Boredom Coalition
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 * ANTI – BOREDOM COALITION **

Saunderstown, Rhode Island—More than 100 residents are expected to turn out on July 2, 2010 to protest the lack of activities for teens to partake in, according to Joseph Gaulin.

Anti-Boredom Coalition has planned a mass movement of people in the town of Wickford in order to persuade people that teenagers need a place to go. Get 200 people to flood the streets of Wickford. This action will most certainly get people’s attention because store owners will get angry because people will flood their store.


 * WHO: ** Anyone who is a resident of North Kingstown


 * WHAT: **Mass demonstration of boredom by going to Wickford and walking around. This will show that children have nothing to do in North Kingstown forcing them to walk the streets looking for something exciting.


 * WHERE: **Wickford (all over the sidewalks and streets)


 * WHEN: **July 10, 11

Many teenagers feel that there are not enough activities to meet their creative needs. In North Kingstown, teens are riddled with the search of something to do. Yes, there are recreational sports and various camps but these are mainly for kids who can play sports. What about those who cannot? When children do not have something to do, they usually get desperate and will do the first thing that someone suggests. This can promote underage drinking and the use of drugs. The effects of these substances can be seen in school grades and attendance records. Children could start hanging around with bad influences because it gives them something to do. Help us solve the boredom issue as it can be seen that it may be a step in solving a greater problem.


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<span style="display: block; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 11.5pt; text-align: center;">A N A C T RELATING TO Recreational Facilities

__<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 11.5pt;">Introduced By __<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 11.5pt;">: List the Representatives who will submit the Bill for you __<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 11.5pt;">Date Introduced __<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 11.5pt;">: __<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 11.5pt;">Referred To __<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 11.5pt;">: Leave Blank – the House Clerk will enter the information <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 115%;"> It is enacted by the General Assembly as follows: Section 1: Let there be recreational facilities established in all of our towns and cities for our state’s youth. Section 2: Let our request stated in Section 1 be passed and provide young people with a positive outlet. Section 3: Let teenagers have fun in indoor facilities that will enhance their social skills. Section 4: This bill shall go into effect 91 days after passage. || =<span style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 14pt; text-decoration: none;">__ David Lombardi __ Anti-Boredom Coalition= =**<span style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">401-295-8418 **= dl2393@cox.net 52 Orchard Woods Drive Saunderstown, RI 02874 May 27, 2010 John J. McCauley Jr. State Representative State House 82 Smith Street Providence, RI 02903-1105
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 * 7 ** || __Preamble__: Whereas communities have outdoor recreational facilities for its occupants, it is necessary for our youth to have recreational opportunities in indoor facilities. Opportunities for recreational activities are diminished by seasonal weather, thus further asserting the necessity for an indoor recreational facility.

Dear Representative McCauley,

In North Kingstown, like many other towns in Rhode Island, teenagers are hard pressed to find extracurricular activities to partake in. There are too many businesses that simply provide a product and not an environment for enjoyment. We would improve our cities and towns by establishing youth centers for teenagers to hang out at. We want representatives to understand where we’re coming from and brainstorm ideas of how to solve the problem. Sincerely, David Lombardi, Ryan Kelley, Joseph Gaulin, Geoffrey Cheston

** Direct Action Plan **

For our direct action plan, we will hold a demonstration in which we hope to get an elected official to vote in favor of our bill.This event will be held at noon on July 10th and 11th. The Wickford Art Festival will add to the commotion in the center of the town. Nobody will speak at this demonstration; it will be a silent protest. Each person will walk through the stores of Wickford without making any purchases. Streets will become overcrowded, and store managers will be annoyed with all of the teenagers People will flood the stores in Wickford causing mass chaos. Questions will be directed to Joseph Gaulin. Anybody in North Kingstown who feels the same way about this issue will join in the demonstration. There will be media advisors patrolling the area. As the demonstrators protest the issue, the media advisors will record the action. A photo of an immense group of protesters will appear in the newspaper with a streaming headline reading “Boredom Floods the Streets of Wickford.” The event will end with an interview of Joseph Gaulin with Ken Carter, an elected official, to try to bring awareness to and propose a solution to the issue.

=Press Release=

For Immediate Release Contact: David Lombardi June 9, 2010 Cell: 401-585-5205 =The Cure for Boredom is Here!=

New Recreation Center to Be Built in North Kingstown
David Lombardi, Ryan Kelley, Geoffrey Cheston, and Joseph Gaulin want to establish a youth center in North Kingstown. Teenagers are plagued with the trouble of boredom. There are simply not enough activities for teenagers to partake in to keep themselves entertained. We have planned a peaceful demonstration for July 11 and 12 of this year in Wickford, Rhode Island. Our goal is to encourage about 200 kids to help with our demonstration.

“Gas is too expensive and places are too far apart” – James Mastrostefano, NKHS sophomore

We planned our event the weekend of July 10 and 11 because the Wickford Art Festival is going on that same weekend. We hope that we will attract a lot of good publicity for our cause because people from out of state visit and will be intrigued to know why we are there. Our hope is to attract about 200 kids to show up for our demonstration. We will peacefully protest by walking around with footballs, basketballs, soccer balls, tennis balls, and volleyballs.

“I don’t do anything in North Kingstown because there is nowhere to go.” – Joshua Nolan, NKHS Sophomore

Speakers at the press conference will include David Lombardi, Ryan Kelley, Geoff Cheston, and Joe Gaulin. The press conference will be held in front of the World War I Memorial in Wickford. David Lombardi is leading the demonstration.

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;">To The Editor, The youth of North Kingstown are deprived of hobbies and leisure activities. They have to travel out of town to find something to do. My fellow peers and I feel that we should solve this dilemma. I suggest that we have an indoor facility to satisfy the youth’s activities, rain or shine. This would allow kids to develop life-long bonds, learn key personality traits, and stay active while doing all the above. The youth of North Kingstown are going to grow up to be the leaders of North Kingstown, why should they be denied a place to learn essential skills that foster their growth and knowledge? Teens do have recreational town facilities to utilize, but none of which are indoors, weather inhibits the ability of these teens to participate in activities that help their skills grow. The new indoor recreational facility will be run by the Anti-Boredom Coalition (ABC). Sincerely, Anti-Boredom Coalition

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Putting the Backboard Together: (June 7)
<span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif; font-size: 180%;">REMINDER: DIALOGUES FOR DEMOCRACY WILL BE HELD AT 7:00 PM Wednesday June 9th in the High School Cafeteria. You are required to be there. Project Completed by: Add your names here. You can add you email addresses if you want people to be able to contact you.