Status: HONOR
Branch of the Month Award (2023): Sept – Dec. 2023
Branch of the Month Award (2022): Aug – Oct. 2022, Dec. 2022
On May 31st, 2022, three students in West Essex, NJ founded the one hundred eighth (108th) branch of the Alliance of Youth Leaders in the United States (AYLUS): West Essex, NJ
Founders:
Congratulations to (from left) Jasmine Chen, Sophia Yan, and Sophia Zheng of the West Essex Branch! Great job!
Description of the West Essex Branch
The West Essex branch of Alliance of Youth Leaders is in Essex County New Jersey. We created the branch to serve the surrounding neighborhoods and their people. Our goal is to contribute to the West Essex communities by improving surrounding environment, promoting safe communities, connecting people through social events, encouraging healthy lifestyles, and creating a better place for special need people in our neighborhoods. When building our team, incorporated all the fundamental beliefs that ALYUS stands for. Our members of all ages learn and grow together. We welcome all ideas and inspire our team members to share their thoughts on projects that will better our communities. If you are interested in making a positive impact in the world, this is a great opportunity for you to explore to varies community service opportunities, learn new skills, build social network, and develop leadership skills. We hope the experience with our team will help our teen members be better prepared for their futures and make a positive impact on the world. The West Essex branch welcomes all students to join. Together, we can make the world a better place.
To join our branch, please complete this Member Application Form
ORIENTATION FOR NEW MEMBERS & PARENTS:
Welcome to the Alliance of Youth Leaders in-the United States-(AYLUS)
ALL MEMBERS AGREE TO HOLD AYLUS HARMLESS
2022-2023 Presidential Service Award Winners:
Jasmine Chen, Ava Lee, Emma Zhang, Sophia Zheng, Valentina Zheng
Stephanie Yan, Ethan Yang, Jeffrey Yang
2023-2024 Branch Leadership
| President | Jasmine Chen |
| Co-Vice Presidents | Sophia Yan, Ethan Yang, Sophia Zheng |
| Treasury | Stephanie Yan |
| Secretary | Alyssa Zhang |
| Media Officers | Ella Chai, Emma Zhang |
| Co-Chairs: Outreaching and Local Event Committee | Ava Lee, Ethan Yang |
| Co-Chairs: Special Sports Committee | Forest Yang, Jeffrey Yang |
| Co-Chairs: Art and Craft Committee | Joselyn Kwan, Alyssa Zhang |
| Co-Chairs: Music and Performance Committee | Rena Wang, Valentina Zheng |
| Adviser | Qing Liu |
Activities:
West Essex AYLUS makes holiday cards for Nursing Centers in Dec 2023
West Essex AYLUS Performs Holiday Songs at Summit Senior center on 12/27/23
West Essex AYLUS Hosts Holiday Concert for Seniors at CareOne Livingston 12/22/23
West Essex AYLUS wrapped gift and made cards for the Caring Kids event 12/16/2023
West Essex AYLUS Volunteers at Martial Arts Class (11th) on 12/13/2023
West Essex AYLUS baked cookies for Livingston Library ELL season end celebration – 12/13/23
West Essex AYLUS Teaches Martial Arts Classes (10th) in Dec. 2023
West Essex AYLUS Volunteers at NJ High School Fencing Event on 12/16/2023
West Essex AYLUS conducted holiday toy drives for children in Dec. 2023
West Essex AYLUS volunteers at Festival of Trees event on 12/10/2023
West Essex AYLUS conducted a holiday drive for Grace in Dec.2023
West Essex AYLUS performed holiday songs at special needs children’s holiday event on Dec. 3rd 2023
West Essex AYLUS Volunteers at Reeves-Reed Arboretum on 12/3/2023
West Essex AYLUS helps conduct holiday food drive and pack for “Market Street Mission” in Dec. 2023
West Essex AYLUS volunteers at Reeves-Reed Arboretum on 11/28/2023
West Essex AYLUS Teaches Martial Arts Classes (8th) in Nov. 2023
West Essex AYLUS Volunteers at Reeves-Reed Holiday Session on 11/25/2023
West Essex AYLUS Teaches Martial Arts Classes (7th) in Nov. 2023
West Essex AYLUS Helps Pack Thanksgiving Meals to be Donated to Families in Need 11/19/23
West Essex AYLUS Volunteers for Special Needs Children’s Event SIM on 11/18/2023
West Essex AYLUS Teaches Martial Arts Classes (5th) in Nov. 2023
West Essex AYLUS Supports Special Olympic Skating team 11/12/2023
West Essex AYLUS Collects Extra Halloween Candy for Veterans in Nov. 2023
West Essex AYLUS Collects Books for Burnet Hill Elementary School Culture Book Drive in Nov. 2023
West Essex AYLUS Supports Livingston BOE candidate (3rd) in Nov. 2023
West Essex AYLUS Teaches Martial Arts Classes (4th) in Nov. 2023
West Essex AYLUS Supports Special Olympic Skating team 11/5/2023
West Essex AYLUS Volunteers at Tennis for Special Needs events in Nov.2023
West Essex AYLUS Volunteers at Walk to End Alzheimer’s on 11/5/23
West Essex AYLUS Made Posters for the Upcoming Walk to End Alzheimer’s (2nd) in Nov. 2023
West Essex AYLUS Takes off Spooky Trail Decorations at Summit Reeves-Reed Arboretum in November 2023
West Essex AYLUS Volunteers for Special Needs Children’s Event SIM on 11/4/2023
West Essex AYLUS Supports Livingston BOE candidate (2nd) in Oct. 2023
West Essex AYLUS Supports Special Olympic Skating team 10/29/2023
West Essex AYLUS Supports Special Olympic Skating team 10/22/2023
West Essex AYLUS volunteers with Apex Tigers Martial Arts (3rd) in Oct. 2023
West Essex AYLUS Volunteers at Special Parent Out Event 10/29/2023
West Essex AYLUS Volunteers at Livingston 13th Annual Haunted Walk 10/27-10/29
West Essex AYLUS Volunteers at a Halloween Taekwondo Event on 10/27/23
West Essex AYLUS contributes to supplies drive for humanity in Oct. 2023
West Essex AYLUS volunteers with Apex Tigers Martial Arts (1st) in Oct. 2023
West Essex AYLUS hosts candy drive for BH elementary school trunk or treat event in Oct. 2023
West Essex AYLUS Made Posters for the Upcoming Walk to End Alzheimer’s (1st) 10/21/23
West Essex AYLUS Volunteers at LifeTown Friendship Circle 5KRun and Walk on 10/22/2023
AYLUS West Essex Branch volunteers at 2023 Northern New Jersey Heart Walk on Oct. 14th 2023
West Essex AYLUS Supports Special Olympic Skating team 10/15/2023
West Essex AYLUS Volunteers for Special Needs Children’s Event SIM on 10/14/2023
West Essex AYLUS Performs at World Culture Festival in Washington DC in September 2023
West Essex AYLUS Performs at Livingston Public Library Mid-Autumn Festival 9-28-23
West Essex AYLUS Supports Livingston BOE candidate (1st) in Oct. 2023
West Essex AYLUS Supports Special Olympic Skating team 9/24/2023
West Essex AYLUS Supports Special Olympic Skating team 9/17/2023
West Essex AYLUS Volunteers for Special Needs Children’s Event SIM on 9/30/2023
West Essex AYLUS Participates in National AYLUS Youth Mental Health Survey in September 2023
West Essex AYLUS Volunteers for Special Needs Children’s Event SIM on 9/23/2023
West Essex AYLUS helps Livingston Huaxia Chinese School Prepare for the New School Year 9/16/23
West Essex AYLUS Helps Promote LifeTown Friendship Circle 5K Run and Walk 9/15-9/20/23
West Essex AYLUS Volunteers at Pool Party for Special Needs Families, Aug11th, 2023
West Essex AYLUS Hosts Summer Sports Workshop for Special Needs Children 8/6/23
West Essex AYLUS Supports Adaptive Skating Team for Skaters with Disabilities 6/4/23
West Essex AYLUS Volunteers at Harrison Elementary School’s Multicultural Night on May 24 2023
West Essex “Pick it up” Livingston Town-Wide Clean Up Day (5/21/2023)
West Essex AYLUS offers volleyball lesson to special needs children 5/27/23
West Essex AYLUS Makes PBJ Sandwich for Homeless Shelter in Essex County 5/26/23
West Essex AYLUS Member volunteers with Special Olympics swimming team on 5/27/23
West Essex AYLUS Member volunteers with Special Olympics swimming team 5/13/23
West Essex AYLUS participates in National Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive 5/13/2023
West Essex AYLUS contributes to Livingston Huaxia Chinese school bake sale on 5/6/23
West Essex AYLUS volunteers at the first annual SIM dance party for special needs children 5/6/23
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West Essex AYLUS Volunteers for Millburn Public Library Annual Book Sale 4/29/23
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West Essex AYLUS Makes PBJ Sandwich for Homeless Shelter in Essex County 4/29 – 4/30
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West Essex AYLUS Member volunteers for Special Olympics swimming team on April 29th, 2023
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West Essex AYLUS Volunteers for Millburn Public Library Annual Book Sale 4/25-4/27
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West Essex AYLUS Participate in Livingston NJ Shine a Light on Autism Event 4/25/2023
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West Essex AYLUS Makes PBJ Sandwich for Homeless Shelter in Essex County 4/22/2023
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West Essex AYLUS Creates Cards for Hospitalized Children April 17-19 2023
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West Essex AYLUS Contributes Book Review to Livingston Public Library on April 26 2023
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West Essex AYLUS Offers Music for Special Needs Children on 4-23-23
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West Essex AYLUS April 2023 Book Drive April 17th – April 23rd 2023
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West Essex AYLUS Volunteers for Special Needs Children’s Event Saturday in Motion on 4/23/2023
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West Essex AYLUS Member volunteers for Millburn Township Founding Day on April 22nd, 2023
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West Essex AYLUS Member volunteers for Special Olympics swimming team on April 22nd, 2023
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West Essex AYLUS Members Volunteer at Reeves-Reed Arboretum on April 22th, 2023
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West Essex AYLUS Members Volunteer at Reeves-Reed Arboretum on April 22th, 2023
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West Essex AYLUS Creates Cards for Hospitalized Children on April 22 2023
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West Essex AYLUS Volunteers at Essex County Earth Day on April 22 2023
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West Essex AYLUS Member Volunteers for Millburn Public Library Annual Book Sale 4/18/23
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West Essex AYLUS Member Volunteers for Millburn Public Library Annual Book Sale 4/16/23
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West Essex AYLUS Member volunteers for Special Olympics swimming team on April 15th, 2023
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West Essex AYLUS Members Volunteer at Reeves-Reed Arboretum on April 15th, 2023
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West Essex AYLUS Member Volunteers for Millburn Public Library Annual Book Sale 4/15/23
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West Essex AYLUS Member Volunteers for Millburn Public Library Annual Book Sale 4/11/23
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West Essex AYLUS Easter Egg Hunt Event for Special Needs Children – 4/7/23-4/9/23
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West Essex AYLUS volunteers for NJ makers day event 3/25/2023
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West Essex AYLUS Volunteers for Special Needs Children’s Event Saturday in Motion on 3/25/2023
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West Essex AYLUS Volunteers for Special Needs Children’s Event Saturday in Motion on 3/18/2023
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West Essex AYLUS Volunteers for Special Needs Children’s Event Saturday in Motion on 2/25/2023
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West Essex AYLUS Volunteers for Special Needs Children’s Event Saturday in Motion on 2/4/2023
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West Essex AYLUS participates in the Treasuring the Trash Art Show – 1/23/2023
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West Essex AYLUS Contributes Book Review to Livingston Public Library on April 13 2023
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West Essex AYLUS participates in Color a Smile project on 3/25/23
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West Essex AYLUS participates in Color a Smile project on 3/4/23
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West Essex AYLUS Contributes Book Review to Livingston Public Library on March 28 2023
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West Essex AYLUS Contributed a Book Review to the Livingston Public Library On March 27 2023
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West Essex AYLUS Contributed a Book Review to the Livingston Public Library on Feb. 7 2023
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West Essex AYLUS January 2023 Food Drive for the Chow Livingston Food Pantry 1/16-1/31 2023
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West Essex AYLUS volunteers for Livingston Chinese Cultural Day (LCCD) celebration on Jan. 28th 2023
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West Essex AYLUS Participated in Lunar New Year: Community Poster Project on 1/21/2023
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West Essex AYLUS Made Pet Beds for Local Animal Shelter (1/16/2023)
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West Essex AYLUS Made Bracelets to Donate to a Local Refugee Community on Jan 16th 2023
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West Essex AYLUS Volunteers for Special Needs Children’s Event Saturday in Motion on 1/21/2023
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West Essex AYLUS Volunteers for Special Needs Children’s Event Saturday in Motion on 1/7/2023
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West Essex AYLUS December 2022 Food Drive for Livingston CHOW Food Pantry 12/30/22
Event 49 – http://aylus.org/2023/01/02/west-essex-aylus-members-help-special-needs-children-ski-during-holiday-break-12-29-22/
Event 48 – http://aylus.org/2023/01/02/west-essex-aylus-plays-skate-board-with-special-needs-children-during-holiday-break-12-28-22/
Event 47 – http://aylus.org/2023/01/02/west-essex-aylus-bakes-cookies-with-special-needs-children-during-holiday-break-12-27-22/
Event 46 – http://aylus.org/2023/01/02/west-essex-aylus-participates-in-color-a-smile-project-on-12-26-22/
Event 45 – http://aylus.org/2023/01/02/west-essex-aylus-special-needs-children-event-holiday-ice-skating-on-dec-23rd-2022/
Event 44 – http://aylus.org/2023/01/02/west-essex-aylus-volunteers-for-special-needs-childrens-event-saturday-in-motion-on-12-17-2022/
Event 43 – http://aylus.org/2023/01/02/west-essex-aylus-volunteers-for-special-needs-childrens-event-saturday-in-motion-on-12-10-2022/
Event 42 – http://aylus.org/2023/01/02/west-essex-aylus-special-needs-children-event-life-town-open-play-on-11-20-2022/
Event 41 – http://aylus.org/2023/01/02/west-essex-aylus-volunteers-for-special-needs-childrens-event-saturday-in-motion-on-11-5-2022/
Event 40 – West Essex AYLUS Volunteers for LifeTown Friendship Circle Walk on 10/31/2022
Event 39 – West Essex AYLUS Companies Special Needs Children in Livingston Haunted Walk Event on 10/30/22
Event 38 – West Essex AYLUS Volunteers for Special Needs Children’s Event SIM on 10/30/22
Event 37 – West Essex AYLUS Volunteers for Aceing Autism on 10/22/22
Event 36 – West Essex AYLUS Contributed book review to Livingston Public Library on 10/20/22
Event 35 – West Essex Branch Participates New Member Orientation on Zoom 10/16/22
Event 34 – West Essex Branch Volunteers for 2022 Northern New Jersey Heart Walk 10/16/22
Event 33 – West Essex AYLUS Volunteers for Livingston Huaxia Chinese School Bake Sale on 10/15/22
Event 32 – West Essex AYLUS Serves at Summit Reeves Reed Arboretum on 10/9/22
Event 31 – West Essex AYLUS Volunteers for ACEing Autism on Oct.8th 2022
Event 30 – West Essex AYLUS Volunteers for Special Needs Children Event Saturday in Motion on 10/1/22
Event 29 – West Essex AYLUS Volunteers for ACEing Autism on Sept.24th 2022
Event 28 – West Essex AYLUS Volunteers for the Annual Walk to End Alzheimer’s Event on Sept. 24th 2022
Event 27 –West Essex AYLUS Volunteered for Bike Livingston on Sept. 18 2022
Event 26 – West Essex AYLUS Contributed a Book Review for the Livingston Library 9/17/22
Event 25 – West Essex AYLUS Volunteers for Saturday in Motion on 9/17/22
Event 24 –West Essex AYLUS Volunteers at Livingston Youth Appreciation Week
Event 23 –West Essex AYLUS Volunteers for ACEing Autism on 9-17-22
Event 22 – West Essex AYLUS Special Needs Children Event Life Town Training and Open Play 9-11-22
Event 21 – West Essex AYLUS Volunteers for ACEing Autism on Sept.10th 2022
Event 20 – West Essex AYLUS Special Needs Children Life Skill Event – Movie Theater- 9/3/22
Event 19 – West Essex AYLUS Volunteers for ELS for Autism on Aug. 24th 2022
Event 18 – West Essex AYLUS Summer Sports Activities for Special Needs Children – Rock Climbing, 8-14-22
Event 17 – West Essex AYLUS Contributed Book Review to Livingston Library on 8-12-22
Event 16 – West Essex AYLUS participated in the Chalk Art in the Terrace for Children Event on Aug. 13th 2022
Event 15 – West Essex AYLUS Special Needs Children Event – Livingston Pool Party for Special Needs Family
Event 13 – West Essex AYLUS Summer Sports Activity for Special Needs Children – Pingpong Game July 31, 2022
Event 12 – West Essex AYLUS Volunteers with Special Needs Children on Color a Smile Project, 7-31-22
Event 11 – West Essex AYLUS Summer Sports Activity for Special Needs Individuals – Ice Skating July 30th 2022
Event 10 – West Essex AYLUS volunteers at summit reeve reed arboretum on July 30th 2022
Event 8 – West Essex AYLUS volunteers at color a smile July 23,2022
Event 7 –West Essex Branch Special Needs Children Events – Summer Outdoor Activities – July 20, 2022
Event 4 – West Essex Branch Special Needs Children Event – Splash into Summer, June-26-2022
Event 3 – Volunteer at reeves reed arboretum on June-18-2022
Event 2 – West Essex members volunteer for Aceing Autism on June-18-2022
Event 1 – Making Cards For Childers Hospital, June 17, 2022
2022-2023 Branch Leadership
| Position | Name | |
| President | Jasmine Chen | ayluswestessex@gmail.com |
| Vice President | Sophia Yan | ayluswestessex@gmail.com |
| Secretary | Sophia Zheng | alyuswestessex@gmail.com |
| Adviser | Qing Liu | ayluswestessex@gmail.com |
Branch Members
| Chen, Jasmine | Yang, Forest | Hubert Zheng |
| Yan, Stephanie | Xiao, Leo | |
| Yan, Sophia | metters joshua | |
| Zhang, Emma | Yang, Evan | |
| Zheng, Sophia | Schwartz, Sophia | |
| Chai, Ella | Wang, Yaxuan (Rena) | |
| Zheng, Valentina | Zhang, Alyssa | |
| Jiang, Alexander | Ni, Isabelle | |
| abam, belani | Yu, David | |
| Chen, Victoria | Chen, Ryan | |
| Lee,Kaylen | Zihua (Jennie) Zhang | |
| Kwan,Joselyn | Au, Jeremiah | |
| Huynh, Ava | Dong, Jason | |
| Ong, Cara | Leung, Zoe | |
| Kwan, Kailey | Leung, Hebe | |
| Ma, Chang | Leung, Jaden | |
| Huynh, Ella | Zhang, Cecilia | |
| Cui, George | Chakhtoura, Christina | |
| Yang, Ethan | Choy, Jessica | |
| Chin, Mikayla | Donayre, Olivia | |
| Lu, Daniel | Ferraioli, Caitlyn | |
| Morlan, Phenia | Gioioso, Lucy | |
| Ong, Mia | Greenstein, Page | |
| Ge, Matt | Horowitz, Emma | |
| Yang, Jeffrey | Jaiganesh, Ashrita | |
| Sun, William | Lai, Irene | |
| Narang, Jenya | Liu, Sara | |
| Lee, Jordan | Padilla, Elizabeth | |
| Dai, Sirui | Rana, Taapti | |
| Wang, Jasmine | Rowell, Olivia | |
| Amadin, Jodi | Santoriello, Madeline | |
| Katiyar, Prithvi | Scharf, Sophia | |
| Modina, Mikee | Shen, Emily | |
| Lee, Ava | Tanaka, Emma | |
| Chai, Kara | Taub, Zoe | |
| Leung, Maya | VanWagner, Tyler | |
| Sturt, Duncan | Yip, Natalie | |
| Joshua Chen | Zheng, Zhicheng | |
| Daniel Zheng | Dong, Alex | |
| Yan, Jonathan | Hadrian Zheng |