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Home My WebLink About7.1 YAC & Student Rep to PCS App Term �� AGENDA STATEMENT CirY aF YOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE I�Y TRT.Y N MEETING DATE: March 25, 2015 SUBJECT: Youth Advisory Committee and Student Representative to the Parks and Community Services Commission Applications for 2015- 2016 Term. Prepared by Frank Luna, Recreation Supervisor ATTACHMENTS: 1. Youth Advisory Commission Application 2015-2016 Term 2. Student Representative to the Parks & Community Services Commission Application 2015-2016 Term RECOMMENDATION: Receive report FINANCIAL STATEMENT: None DESCRIPTION: Staff will provide information on the application process for the 2015-2016 Youth Advisory Committee and Student Representative to the Parks and Community Services Commission. Staff will encourage current Advisory Committee Members to apply, and ask Advisory Committee Members to encourage other youth to apply. Applications for these positions are available on the City of Dublin website, www.dublin.ca.�ov, Shannon Community Center (11600 Shannon Avenue), and at the Parks and Community Services Department at City Hall (100 Civic Plaza). Applications will be accepted until 5:00 PM on Thursday, April 30, 2015. COPIES TO: ITEM NO: 7.1 G:\COMMISSIONS&COMMITTEES\Y.A.C\14-15 YAC\14-15 Agenda Statements\YAC agenda statement 3-25-15-7.S.doc CITY OF DUBLIN March 25, 2015 100 Civic Plaza Dublin,California 94568 Phone:(925)833-6650 Dear Interested Teen, Fax:(925)833-6651 The City of Dublin is looking for motivated and enthusiastic youth with an interest in serving on the Youth Advisory Committee (YAC) for the 2015- 2016 term. Members of YAC, are charged with the purpose of providing input on youth services, assisting with implementation and promotion of youth activities, and addressing issues that affect youth in Dublin. This would be a great opportunity for you to make a difference for your peers in the community! YAC is made up of youth and adult members. These members are appointed by the Mayor with the approval of the City Council. The term of office will be for twelve months, beginning in June 2015 and ending in May 2016, with an opportunity for re-appointment to subsequent terms. The Advisory Committee meets once a month on the fourth Wednesday of each month. As a Youth Advisory Committee Member, your dedication in attending and participating in meetings is important and required. c�ri co�n��i (925)833-6650 If you would like to make a positive impact in your community, please City Manager submit the attached a lication b 5:00 PM on Thursda , A ril 30, 2015,to (925)833-6650 pp y y p Community Development the City of Dublin Youth Advisory Committee, Parks and Community Services (925)833-6610 Economic Development Department, 100 Civic Plaza, Dublin, CA. 94568. The application is also (925)833-6650 available on our website at www.dublin.ca.�ov. If you have any questions on Finance/Admin Services (925)833-6640 the application process, please call (925) 833-6645. Fire Prevention (925)833-6606 Human Resources Thank you for your interest! (925)833-6605 Parks&Community Services (925)556-4500 Sincerely, Police (925)833-6670 Public Works/Engineering (925)833-6630 Lisa McPherson Recreation Supervisor Dublin � ��-A�icaaei ,II�I„' 2011 www.dublin.ca.gov ATTACHMENT 1 �' City of Dublin DUBLiiv YOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE APPLICATION � 015 - 2 � 16 Name School (In 2015-20i6schoo/year) Address Grade (In1015—z016schoo/year) City Phone Email address Please answer the following questions on a separate sheet of paper. Applicants must be Dublin residents and be enrolled in middle,junior high or senior high school for the 2015-2016 school year. The term of ofFce is for one year starting 7une 1, 2015 and ending May 31, 2016. The application deadline is Thursday, April 30, 2015, at 5:00 PM. Please answer questions on a separate sheet of paper and write legibly. 1. Why do you want to become a member of the City of Dublin Youth Advisory Committee (YAC)? 2. What skills do you possess that would make you a strong candidate for the Youth Advisory Committee? 3. What do you believe are issues teens in Dublin are currently dealing with? How do you think YAC could address these issues? 4. What activities are you currently involved in or will be involved in during the 2015-2016 school year? 5. Can you devote three to five hours a month to Youth Advisory Committee activities? Circle one: Yes No 6. How would you get other teens involved in the community, teen events, and activities? 7. If you are not selected to the Youth Advisory Committee, would you be interested in serving on a subcommittee, such as: O Publicity&Promotions O Teen Special Events OTeen Job Fair O Service Projects 8. Please provide one letter of recommendation from a non-family member (i.e. employer, counselor, teacher, coach, etc.). The letter of recommendation must be submitted with the application. Please return application materials to: City of Dublin Youth Advisory Committee, Parks and Community Services, 100 Civic Plaza, Dublin, CA 94568. The application deadline is Thursday, April 30, 2015, at 5:00 PM. For questions regarding the application process, please call 925-833-6645. �..: �� \ CITY OF DUBLIN March 25, 2015 100 Civic Plaza Dublin,California 94568 Phone:(925)833-6650 Dear High School Student: Fax:(925)833-6651 Thank you for your interest in serving as the Student Representative to the City of Dublin Parks and Community Services Commission for the term of July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2016. The purpose of the Commission is to consider and make recommendations to the City Council and Staff in matters pertaining to recreation services for the Dublin community. The Parks and Community Services Commission is made up of six members appointed by the Mayor and approved by the City Council. The term of office for the Student Commissioner is for one year, commencing July 1 and terminating the following June 30. The Commission meets the third Monday of each month at 7:00 PM. Commissioners receive $50 for attendance at each meeting. To be eligible for the position, you must be a Dublin resident and have junior or senior standing in high school for the 2015-2016 school year. Please take a few minutes to complete the attached application. The c�ty co�� application deadline is Thursday, April 30, 2015, at 5:00 PM. Applications (925)833-6650 may be submitted in person at the Recreation Counter on the 1 st floor of the City Manager (925)833-6650 Dublin Civic Center or mailed to City of Dublin Student Representative, Community Development Parks & Community Services, 100 Civic Plaza, Dublin, California, 94568. (925)833-6610 The a lication is also available on our website at www.dublin.ca.QOV. Economic Development pp (925)833-6650 Finance/Admin Services For questions regarding the application process, please call (925) 833-6645. (925)833-6640 Fire Prevention (925)833-6606 Sincerely, Human Resources (925)833-6605 Parks&Community Services �9zs>sse-asoo Rhonda Franklin Police Administrative Analyst I (925)833-6670 Public Works/Engineering Parks and Community Services Department (925)833-6630 Dublin � A1-Ame�lcacro ,II�I„r 2011 www.dublin.ca.gov ATTACHMENT : C1TY O�'= �UBL1N 100 Ci'1ft=G�'PLAZA D U BL�N, CA '94568 (925) $33-6'fi45 Dear High School Student: _ Thank you for expressing an interest in serving as the Student Representative to the City's Parks and Community Services Commission for the term of July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2016. Please answer the following questions. If you are writing the answers, please write legibly. You may use an additional sheet(s)of paper for your answers. 1. Why are you interested in serving on the Parks and Community Services Commission? 2. What is the most important contribution you can make to the Commission? 3. What knowledge do you have of the parks and recreational facilities in Dublin? 4. What knowledge do you have of the programs offered through the Parks and Community Services Department? Have you ever participated in a program or class offered by the Parks and Community Services Department? 5. What school and/or extra curricular activities are you currently involved in or will be involved in during the 2015-2016 school year? First Name Last Name Address Email Address Phone Grade in 2015-2016 School Year High School Currently Attending APPLICATION DEADLINE: Thursday, April 30, 2015, at 5:00 PM. Applications may be submitted in person at the Recreation Counter on the ist floor of the Dublin Civic Center or mailed to City of Dublin Student Representative, Parks & Community Services, 100 Civic Plaza, Dublin, CA 94568. For questions on the application process, please call (925)833-6645.Applications are also available at www.dublin.ca.�ov.