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Home My WebLink About12-17-2008 YAC Minutes ,'t''' 7 n kS E'? 4Ak it a. ... y ,,'� 4 3 s.';s4 WA e` 5,, & %s r� t �fi, W ''fx 3'+ � ru t� y 5��+4 �. $ i� y31 x,� k ,3 ,� �5®vTH ADFV .�.�1I�TEE :r � �,�� a A,� r {4a *:rt s '!G � kkj" ,,.�� i I ;, c r»v #,.g �, f} �` < C{�r p i k E ? 4' t l a x t #z F f # n -r - 'psb,. W,b z 6 i9 � 'xF `4 � 3 ,... ,S MINUTESS O gwe<P- Pe-f' 7,2008, }<, G . CALL TO ORDER The December 17, 2008 meeting of the Youth Advisory Committee was called to order at 7:04 PM at the Dublin Civic Center Regional Meeting Room, by Chairperson Minor. PLEDGE OFALLEGL4NCE Pledge of Allegiance was led by Chairperson Minor. ROLL CALL Committee Members (CM) Present: Taylor King, Van Le, Julia Pak, Alex Rogers, Christian Heinz, Isabella Europa, Brooke Brunckhorst, Katie Strangeland, Daniel Heddy, Aslan Brown, Justin Minor, Annie Arcuri, Cammhung Tran, Alka Pande Committee Members Absent: Bre'Auna Pontiflet, Emily Edlund Liaison Present: Joey Van Loon, Parks and Community Services Commission Liaison Representative Adult Representative Absent: Jenna Heath Staff Present: Frank Luna, Angela Gamez ORAL COMMUNICATIONS-None MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING-November 19, 2008 ON A MOTION BY CM BROWN SECONDED BY CM HEDDY.AND BY UNANIMOUS VOTE, THE COMMITTEE VOTED TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 19,2008. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS-None UNFINISHED BUSINESS—None NEW BUSINESS Teen Special Events Staff Member Gamez updated the Youth Advisory Committee Members on upcoming teen special events. The date for the Youth Music Showcase will be changed due to a High School Dance scheduled on the same date. The event was scheduled for January 9, 2009. Staff Member Gamez will determine an alternate date and reschedule this event. Broomball will be held at Dublin Iceland on January 29, 2009. The tickets are $15 for pre-sale only and the event can only accommodate up to thirty participants. Pizza will be provided and music will be chosen by the Youth Advisory Committee. The date for the Inside Out Campout is to be announced. The event will be located at the Emerald Glen Activity Center and is available to high school students only. The Campout will consist of a sleepover and several activities will be planned for the night. Staff Member Gamez recommends that Committee Members volunteer to organize the event-planning for the night. A Middle School Dance will be held at Wells Middle School on March 27, 2009. Committee Members may volunteer to help set up the Hawaiian-themed decorations. The Teen Job Fair will be held at the Shannon Community Center on March 28, 2009 from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM. There is no entry fee and the event offers free refreshments. The Job Fair targets teens ages 14 through 18. Several workshops are available for teens to provide insight on how to get a job, resume' writing, and interviewing techniques. There will be approximately 50 employers at the fair as well as others offering volunteer opportunities. Staff Member Gamez will enlist Committee Members to help promote the event. On April 17, 2009 students in 6th through 12th grades are welcome to participate in a game of Capture the Flag at Alamo Creek Park from 8:00 PM to 10:00 PM. The event offers snacks and prizes to participants. The entry fee for the event is $5 with student identification. A Teen Concert will be held on April 24, 2009. The event will be similar to the Youth Music Showcase. The concert will be held at Dublin High School and requires an entry fee of$6. A second Middle School Dance is scheduled for May 1, 2009 at the Shannon Community Center from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM. Youth Advisory Committee Members have the opportunity to assist adult chaperones or help decorate. The 10th Annual "Dub Town" Jam will be held on May 15, 2009 at Emerald Glen Park from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Activities scheduled for the event will include a 3-on-3 basketball tournament, jumpers, and face painting. A local radio station will provide background music and refreshments will be available. This event is free to all participants. A "Fifth Grade Mixer" event will be held on May 29, 2009 and is available to all Dublin 5th grade students who want to receive information on middle school expectations. Students are encouraged to interact and socialize with each other to create new friendships that can continue throughout their middle school years. Leadership class students from both Wells Middle School and Fallon Middle School will be available to answer any questions. Music and snacks will be provided. The event is scheduled from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Dublin Library Community Room. Committee Members are encouraged to promote the event or volunteer at the event. A Dive-In Movie is scheduled for June 12, 2009 at the Dublin Swim Center. The event will take place from 7:00 PM to 10:30 PM. The cost for the event is $6 per student. Students have the opportunity to swim as well as watch a movie. Staff will solicit ideas from Committee Members regarding movie selection. Subcommittee Reports The Website Subcommitee will report back to the Youth Advisory Committee at the January 14, 2009 meeting with the new information that will be added to DubTownTeens.com. The "Bearing is Caring" Subcommittee researched the materials needed for the project. Committee Member Heddy noted that the Subcommittee plans to purchase the "teddy bears" from either the Dollar Tree or in bulk online. The bracelets will be sold for $2 each. The customer will receive a bracelet that says "Bearing is Caring" and the money will buy a "teddy bear" that will be given to a needy child. The goal is to sell 1,000 bracelets. The "teddy bears" will be given to children at the Oakland Children's Hospital or to the Tri-Valley Haven. The Y.A.C. Booth Subcommittee presented several options for the St. Patrick's Day Festival event booth. The Youth Advisory Committee voted that the booth will consist of some sort of Carnival Game that will be determined by the Subcommittee at a later time. The money raised from the booth will be given to St. Jude's Hospital and the Wheelchair Foundation. For each day of the festival, the Committee will raise money for one of the two charities. OTHER BUSINESS Committee Member Brown reported on the 40 Developmental Assets presentation he was preparing to present to the Committee. He contacted Mrs. Rouch, a Counselor from Foothill. High School and a member of the Tri-Valley Adolescent Health Initiative to attend a Youth Advisory Meeting. The Committee suggested that the presentation take place at the February 25, 2009. Committee Member Brown will contact Mrs. Rouch to confirm the date. ADJOURNMENT Being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:57 PM. Respectfully submitted: APPROVED: Frank Luna Recreation Supervisor Justin Minor Chairperson •