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HomeMy WebLinkAbout4.6 - 3222 Appointments to Youth Advisory Committee an Page 1 of 3 STAFF REPORT CITY COUNCIL DATE: May 19, 2020 TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers FROM: Linda Smith, City Manager SUBJECT: Appointments to the Youth Advisory Committee and Student Representative to the Parks and Community Services Commission Prepared by: Henry Siu, Recreation Coordinator EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: The City Council will consider confirmation of the Mayor's recommended appointments of three middle school and 10 high school youth, along with three alternates, to the Youth Advisory Committee for the term of June 2020 through May 2021. The City Council will also consider the Mayor's recommended appointment of Trishala Jain as the Student Representative to the Parks and Community Services Commission for the term of July 2020 to June 2021. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve the Mayor’s appointments to the Youth Advisory Committee and the Student Representative to the Parks and Community Services Commission for the 2020 - 2021 terms. FINANCIAL IMPACT: None. DESCRIPTION: Youth Advisory Committee Appointments The term of office for the current Youth Advisory Committee expires on May 31, 2020. During the months of February and March 2020, recruitment efforts took place to encourage middle school and high school students to apply for appointment for the upcoming term of office. A total of 21 applications were received by the application deadline for the youth committee member positions. Of the applications received, 17 applicants will be high school students and four will be m iddle school students. This year, no applications were received for the community at-large member. This position will remain open until filled. Page 2 of 3 Per the Bylaws and Rules of Procedure for the Youth Advisory Committee, the composition of the Youth Advisory Committee is composed of a minimum of nine and a maximum of 13 youth members, plus three alternates. At least three of the Committee Members must be from Middle School and six from High School. Additionally, there shall be four non-voting adult members representing Dublin Police Services, Dublin Unified School District, Dublin Chamber of Commerce, and the Community At-Large. The Mayor, with the approval of the City Council, appoints the 13 youth committee members, the one at-large adult member, and the three alternates. The remaining three adult members are appointed by their representing agency. On May 4, 2020 Mayor Haubert recommended appointment of the following middle and high school students to the Youth Advisory Committee: Members Grade in 2020-21 School Divyansh Agrawal 7th Fallon Middle School Anay Sharma 7th Fallon Middle School Saiesha Goel 8th Fallon Middle School Romal Mitr 10th Quarry Lane School Mannat Dhot 10th Dublin High School Medha Gowda 10th Dublin High School Logan Lin 11th Dublin High School Kunal Khaware 11th Quarry Lane School Saanya Goel 11th Dublin High School Hollis Carey 11th The Athenian School Akul Gowda 11th Dublin High School Harsimar Kaur 11th Dublin High School Aleena Imran 12th Dublin High School The recommended alternates to the Youth Advisory Committee are: Alternates Grade in 2020-21 School Edison Chan 10th Dublin High School Hibba Adeel 10th Dublin High School Sri Manasa Jandhyala 11th Dublin High School Student Representative to the Parks and Community Services Commission The current term of the Student Representative to the Parks and Community Services Commission expires on June 30, 2020. During the months of February and March 2020, recruitment efforts took place to encourage high school students to apply for the position for the upcoming term of office. A total of two applications were received by the application deadline. Mayor Haubert recommends the appointment of Trishala Jain as the Student Representative to the Parks and Community Services Commission for the term commencing in July 2020 and expiring in June 2021. Ms. Jain will be a senior at Dublin High School next school year. Page 3 of 3 STRATEGIC PLAN INITIATIVE None. NOTICING REQUIREMENTS/PUBLIC OUTREACH: The openings for the appointments were advertised by way of a press release, emails to the principals at local middle and high schools, and via Peach Jar, Facebook, and the City website. A copy of the Staff Report was sent to those youth being considered for appointment. ATTACHMENTS: 1. YAC 2020-21 Applications 2. PCSC 2020-21 Student Representative Application 2020/2021 YAC Applications 1 Henry Siu From: noreply@civicplus.com Sent: Thursday, March 26, 2020 2:29 PM To: PCS Website; Henry Siu Subject: Online Form Submittal: Youth Advisory Committee Application Youth Advisory Committee Application The City of Dublin is looking for enthusiastic middle and high school students who live in Dublin to serve on the City’s Qualifications and General Information -- Dublin Resident -- Enrolled in middle, junior, or high school during the 2020-21 school year -- Application The application is only available online and must be submitted via this online form. Letter of Recommendation Your application must include at least one letter of recommendation from a non-family member (i.e. employer, counselor, teacher, coach, etc.) and must be signed. The letter of recommendation should be submitted with the application and must be received by the application deadline; otherwise, the application will be incomplete. Application Submittal Your completed application must be submitted via this online application form. Application submittals must include the following items: -- Completed Application Form -- At least one Letter of Recommendation Questions Please direct questions to Henry Siu, Recreation Coordinator, at 925-556- 4500 or email First Name Hibba Last Name Adeel Street Address City Dublin State California 2 Zip 94568 Email Address Phone Number What school will you attend in the 2020-2021 school year? Dublin Highschool What grade will you be in 10 during the 2020-2021 school year? 1. Why do you want to become a member of the City of Dublin Youth Advisory Committee (YAC)? The city of Dublin has given me so much, from resources to amazing schools and an active community that has always organized events and programs for the betterment of its people, especially children and teens. With all of these resources, as a highschooler, I want to add more to the activities in Dublin by inputting my opinions and voicing other teens' opinions to help these programs imply to everyone and make everyone satisfied with them. I believe that if you want an effective committee, you need to involve all opinions and voices on an idea, and I really want to be part of that spectrum. I want to be part of a committee that allows everyone as a team to make the already amazing programs offered at Dublin better, or add to them as our needs and citizens change. To me, the YAC is a way to look at the big picture of our town and what it needs. It is not just about making an effort, but it looks at Dublin as a whole to see how everyone can benefit, not a certain group of activities or a certain program. This really adheres to me since I always like to take part in actions that can affect the future of something, and in this case, the YAC is a chance for more me to make an impact on Dublin and its future, which I admire since I believe that actions with effort are the most significant and impactful. I recently was talking to my friend about the committee and what she had done in the board, such as helping in coordinating events such as Splatter, and from this, I know being part of this committee requires commitment. Commitment has always been part of my personal philosophy, and the fact that this committee requires commitment not only makes my personal skills feel valuable, but also my personal philosophies in which the committee align with. Additionally, I love communicating and interacting so when I saw this committee, I knew I would enjoy being part of it. I believe strongly in working with other people towards a common goal and I know the skills I bring not only as an experienced student and citizen, but as a committee member will not only bring me work satisfaction, but will make me a 3 2. What skills do you possess that would make you a strong candidate for the YAC? valuable person to interact with as well. I know the YAC would be a wonderful experience for me to bring my knowledge and opinions on what teens want to the table which will ultimately benefit the town. In short, it gives me a great sense of fulfillment and power when I make an impact on something by using my passion for giving back to help others, and in this case, teens. I know that if you want to be effective in the YAC, you have to possess some kind of past experience that will put you in situations similar to the ones you’ll be put in as being part of the YAC. I know from my past leadership work and volunteer work that I not only developed skills, but also the ability to understand situations from my experience. Experience has allowed me to develop passion for what I am doing by working with others to find a solution. Every issue or difficult situation I was put in the past makes me a strong candidate for the YAC since it prepared me for real life decisions I might have to make. My experience doesn’t just end at a few skills; it extends beyond that. Almost everything I was involved in required leadership, a skill that makes everything run smoothly in an orderly fashion. Being the president and founder of Help The Refugees club at Dublin High has really rewarded me with leadership. I was the only one interested in making the club, and not many people wanted to join or were interested. Me, my VP, and my advisor had to work together to advertise the club. There were times when my small group of club officers felt disheartened, but I always reminded them that if we worked together to invite people in our club, we would get members. I took lead and assigned roles to each of my officers; one had to make an Instagram for our club, one had to advertise at the fair, along with many other duties. I, myself, made an outline on what activities our club would have and shared it with fellow students, in which many people expressed interest. I now am responsible to sign off people’s volunteer sheets and further organize activities to members and give duties to my officers. Because of this, I know how to make the impossible happen and keep everyone motivated, which is important in being part of the YAC since I am working with other teens. I also have the ability to facilitate activities and make sure they are running smoothly since that is what I had to do when I took my club members to a refugee simulation planned by me with RedCross. With this, I took away that leadership is the glue that holds everything together, and I believe I have that. I am able to identify what kind of roles a certain person would do well in, and which roles they would struggle in, which has allowed me to have good decision making skills, another good quality of an 4 experienced leader. For decision making, I typically list out all available options and then weigh the pros and cons and expected outcomes of each. If other people are impacted by the decision, I’ll ask for their thoughts, too. Sometimes a peer will point out a pro or con that I hadn’t seen, so I find it helpful to talk to others when appropriate. After this, I’ll choose the course of action that I feel is most likely to bring about the best outcome. I also weigh risks of each possible decision. If one decision has a good potential outcome but comes with too much risk, then it may not be the right choice. I have to practice this skill a lot, as I am the lead writer of The Sunday Minaret at my sunday school in Plesanton. All of my fellow writers have many ideas for articles, but when deciding with my peers, we all have to agree to a decision since the newsletter can only have a certain amount of articles. The articles chosen also have to be the most relevant, and since I am one of the lead writers, I often have to advise my peers and ask for advice. This has helped me a lot in making effective decisions in which I hope to imply to the YAC. Along with experience, leadership, and good decision making, effective communication has been something I have also believed to be vital in any job, role, or position. This is because I have been using this skill throughout my entire life in all my extra hobbies and activities, and the more I use it, the more I realize its necessity. This is specifically shown in my volunteer work over summer at Rahma summer camp, a camp in which I mentored younger kids in Arabic, art, and organized activities with the help of adults and other teens. I had to often communicate with people of all age groups in this camp; younger children to mentor, other teens to help me coordinate, and adults and seniors to advise me and discuss ideas. In the camp, I had to effectively communicate with everyone to make sure everybody was satisfied with the activities and everyone had a voice. I had to make sure fellow mentors were okay with doing a certain activity and I had to make sure we all talked out our plan for the children we mentored to make sure we were on the right page. I would then take our ideas to the adults that ran the camp to get it approved. If they found the activity not applicable to the camp, me and the adults had to effectively revise our weekly plan by talking out the problems or any disagreements we had. Because of this, I have the ability to interact with a wide range of people with different backgrounds, ages, and opinions, which has given me the ability to understand others and their point of view. Being able to see eye to eye with someone to find a solution is something I have always exceeded since I can do it with anyone. This is needed in the YAC, as I will be interacting with their teens and hearing about their opinions, as well as the opinions of citizens on 5 3. What do you believe are issues teens in Dublin are currently dealing with, and how do you think YAC could address these issues? events organized and set up by the YAC. Through my experience, I have developed strong communication skills, and I’m able to clearly convey points to different audiences. I’m also a good listener which aids in my ability to intimately understand a situation and prepare an appropriate response. I believe that my strong organizational skills will also be an asset in this role. In every activity I participate in, there always has to be planning and organizing. Being part of a club has really attested me to this, as well as simply being a student and part of numerous activities. I would rate my organizational skills as excellent. I manage my time efficiently and I am able to meet deadlines and always go to club meetings. I organize my thoughts, documents, and work efficiently and effectively which leads to meeting deadlines and impacting greatly. My organizational skills will prove great in the YAC since they will help me run activities smoothly and ensure that everything is in its place and going well. Again, all of these skills are developed from experience, so they make me a qualified and strong candidate for the YAC. An emerging problem I’ve seen among teens is racism. It has always been there, but especially during these times with CoronaVirus and the fact that I am surrounded with high school students seems to make racism more acceptable. I have faced it myself, and many teens often make a derogatory comment as a joke to another teen to make it seem not that serious, but I can see the comment does make an impact on the teen it's being targeted to. They might laugh it off, but it still hurts, and teachers do nothing about it. Since most of these incidents happen in classrooms, the best way for the YAC to address it is to first of all, as YAC members, speak out against the comment and tell a teacher. Before the school year, YAC members should ask teachers to keep an ear out for racist comments and have a class discussion in the beginning of the year by a YAC member making a presentation for the class for the teacher to use. Many students are also experiencing a lot of homework, especially AP and Honors students during block schedule. Although block schedule is good for non AP students, students in advanced classes are having a lot of homework from teachers. YAC could address this issue by suggesting to teachers to have the second period of block schedule devoted to test prep and homework. There should also be an online system organized and set up by the YAC in which students sign in and enter the work they will be doing so that teachers know that they are working and not just doing non related school work. If there are a lot of students found to do non related school work, YAC members that see this among peers 6 should report to teachers to make the entire block devoted to the lesson plan and not give students time for homework until they learn to efficiently work again. Additionally, many teens also face the issue of isolation and having no one to talk to. We live in a busy area, often with both parents working and not having enough time with their kids. This can lead to teens feeling isolated and alone. The best way for the YAC to address this issue is to have programs for the parents and children that are facing these issues. Sometimes parents have to work and can't give enough time to their kids, so if the YAC hosted biweekly or monthly classes or sessions for these families, it would make a big impact. In these sessions, there would be bonding activities and activities to help parents and their children open up and get to know each other better, all run by the YAC. 4. What activities are you currently involved in or will be involved in during the 2020-2021 schoolyear, and will you be able to devote time each month for YAC meetings and activities? I am involved in a few activities this year, and I am going to be involved in these same activities next year so that I can grow in the skills these certain activities and hobbies offer me. This year, I am invovled in the Dublin High School Newspaper, Muslim Student Association, MCC Sunday Minaret Newsletter, as well as Dublin Librbary’s Teen Advisory Group. I will be involved in these activities next year as well, because this year I managed these activities very well with my school work and other priorities. The activities I will do are more of hobbies and not mandatory, so I know I will be able to have time for the YAC because of how I schedule things. I always prioritize activities in my schedule on what is most important and set myself reminders on my calendar and phone throughout the year, and because of this, I know the YAC will be my top priority since I promised to commit to it. My other activities can wait since they can be done anytime, but when it comes to the YAC, I know I have to give full devotion and commitment, not only because I am passionate about helping out, but the committee is counting on me to fulfill my responsibility. I know I will be able to devote time to every single meeting and event because the activities that I participate in have flexible timings, they are more of things I would do on my own time instead of at a scheduled time. The YAC needs participation to keep it going and effective, and I know that without the drive from teens in the YAC, there will be no drive for other teens to go to city sponsored events. I want to change that by going to every 7 meeting to get people involved, and I would go to the meeting not just to benefit the community, but also because I would look forward to going since the experience of talking to others to find a solution or organizing something cannot be compared to anything else. I understand the importance and devotion being part of the committee, as well as know myself and how I won’t miss a single meeting since I actually look forward and take joy in talking out issues, which I know is vital in ensuring a successful committee. It requires members that are ready to sacrifice other activities and passionately arrive at every meeting and activity with something to say, and that is exactly what I have. I know how to prioritize and plan out my activities, and because of this, the YAC will always be on my mind when planning out my schedule. YAC will obviously be the most high ranked and major activity in my calendar since it's vital to the citizens and teens of Dublin, but also because I want to go to the events and participate. I want to see my impact, and I can’t if I don't devote time. The YAC meetings and events will always be the activities that will shape my schedule, so every activity I plan will be according to the timings of the next YAC activity or event. This attributes to my efficient scheduling and planning skills, as well as the passion of actually being in the meeting taking over other activities I may have which all in all, makes me a very devoted and constant person to any role and position I will be given in the committee. 5. How would you get other teens involved in the community, teen events, and City-sponsored activities? I was always, and still am very involved in everything going on in the community by volunteering at events and participating in various clubs in Dublin High as a way to share and connect with other teens. Almost all of the many activities I participate in make me interact with others and meet new people to share ideas. As a result, I have many connections over Dublin from the place I volunteer in and the clubs I take part in. All of these people I know are passionate and ambitious people like me, wanting to make an impact in the work they do. As for me, getting all these driven teens to City Sponsored events is a responsibility for me, and I can fulfill it by simply spreading the word through this circle. What Dublin needs in events is teens that actually want to be active in City sponsored community activities, and the people I know are exactly like that. Getting them involved won’t be a difficult task, I would talk to them about the program, invite them to attend a YAC meeting to get them interested in the events, and then teen events would be more known among teens. I feel like the main reason many teens are not involved is because they simply don’t know what is going on. There has to be a way to spread the word of events coming up, 8 and aside from talking to other teens part of a connected circle, there are other ways. This is especially true as I am part of two newsletters, one at Dublin High called the Dublin Shield, and one at my local mosque at my Sunday School called The Sunday Minaret. Being part of these newspapers has allowed me to share information, as well as learn new things and provide information to others. With these two newsletters, I can write about events and activities coming up and information on how to sign up. Since both newsletters are targeted to students, specifically high school students, I can write about the benefits of participating, how to sign up, and the activities included in the event. When trying to get teens involved, you have to bring up events through a medium that teens not only read a lot, like the newspapers I am part of, but also in places they visit. Since I am a member of the Teen Advisory Group at the Dublin Library, I know many teens that work with me and also visit the library. The library is often a place with many announcements and flyers, and they even have a whole board on upcoming events. I know the librarians personally, so I can always tell fellow friends and teens at the library about ways to get involved in the community. The librarians can also make an announcement in the Teen Advisory Group Meetings, and distribute this message to other teens in the many art and science programs the librarians supervise for teens. Since I have made flyers before for events at my mosque, I also have the expertise of making eye catching flyers and posting them in places teens go often, such as the library or places of worship (mosque or church). I would also personally talk to people since there is nothing like talking in person to get others involved. This can be done by talking to other teens or updating them about what is happening, but also altogether involving them more in the idea of getting involved and participating in City sponsored community events with things relevant and important to teens to make them actually feel as if city sponsored activities are an integral part of their lives. I can do this by involving their perspectives on what they think about events by sharing it with other students in the YAC. When others see how much you are committed and involved, they would want to do the same, so along with doing all these things, I would go to the events myself by offering other teens to take them to the event as an example of what getting involved means and why it is worth it. 6. Have you recently attended a YAC or other Dublin Commission or City Council meeting? If yes, No, I have not. 9 what wasthemeeting date and what was the outcome of the item(s) you were interested in? 7. Provide at least one letter of recommendation from a non-family member (i.e. employer, counselor, teacher, coach, etc.). The letter of recommendation should be submitted with the application and must be received by the application deadline otherwise the application will be incomplete. 8. A formal interview process for selected applicants may take place. Upload Letter of Recommendation (required). Upload 2nd Letter of Recommendation (optional) Hibba Letter of Recommendation (1).pdf Field not completed. Application materials must be submitted via this online application form. The application deadline is 5:00 PM, Friday, March 27, 2020. Applications or letters of recommendation will not be accepted after the deadline. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. 1 Henry Siu From: noreply@civicplus.com Sent: Tuesday, March 24, 2020 4:42 PM To: PCS Website; Henry Siu Subject: Online Form Submittal: Youth Advisory Committee Application Youth Advisory Committee Application The City of Dublin is looking for enthusiastic middle and high school students who live in Dublin to serve on the City’s Qualifications and General Information -- Dublin Resident -- Enrolled in middle, junior, or high school during the 2020-21 school year -- Application The application is only available online and must be submitted via this online form. Letter of Recommendation Your application must include at least one letter of recommendation from a non-family member (i.e. employer, counselor, teacher, coach, etc.) and must be signed. The letter of recommendation should be submitted with the application and must be received by the application deadline; otherwise, the application will be incomplete. Application Submittal Your completed application must be submitted via this online application form. Application submittals must include the following items: -- Completed Application Form -- At least one Letter of Recommendation Questions Please direct questions to Henry Siu, Recreation Coordinator, at 925-556- 4500 or email First Name Divyansh Last Name Agrawal Street Address City Dublin State CA 2 Zip 94568 Email Address Phone Number What school will you attend in the 2020-2021 school year? What grade will you be in during the 2020-2021 school year? 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 YAC? 3. What do you believe are issues teens in Dublin are currently dealing with, and how do you think YAC could address these issues? Fallon Middle School 7th Grade I want to be part of the Youth Advisory Committee to raise awareness to my fellow peers to always be a help in our marvelous community. I also want to be part of the YAC because I think that I am very helping and generous. I love to help with activities around the city. I am a current member of the YAC and I volunteered at events such as the Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony, the Public Safety Complex grand opening, and I was planning to help out at the St.Patrick’s Day Parade/Fair and the Teen Valley Job Fair, but those events were postponed because of COVID-19. I have talked with my peers and I know changes that they would like to see in the community. I shared what events the Yac was going to assist in and I encouraged my peers to visit those events. I can also help to create volunteering events that my peers would like to participate in. I possess strong leadership and diligence. Every time I do a group project, I always bring my leadership skills to the project. If I have a goal, I won’t stop trying till I reach it. I love working with others to make sure everyone can take part in the project. I also have done a lot of community service. I love helping out in the community because it gives a chance for people to grow. For example, I raised $60 dollars for the East Bay SPCA by selling popcorn on superbowl day in 2018. I am a good listener and I can come up with creative ideas such as in the YAC we had to give a grant to a certain amount of groups and I came up with an idea to disperse the money and everyone agreed. I believe stress is a big issue that Dublin teens are dealing with. I have a brother who is in 12th grade. I have talked to him and some of his friends and they think that it is a big problem too. YAC can help this by supporting initiatives like stress 3 4. What activities are you currently involved in or will be involved in during the 2020-2021 schoolyear, and will you be able to devote time each month for YAC meetings and activities? 5. How would you get other teens involved in the community, teen events, and City-sponsored activities? 6. Have you recently attended a YAC or other Dublin Commission or City Council meeting? If yes, what wasthemeetingdate and what was the outcome of the item(s) you were interested in? awareness or stress relieving programs. This way we can make sure that the students in children stay healthy and safe. Some activities that I am involved in now or will be in the 2020- 2021 school year are basketball and dancing. I play basketball in various competitive leagues that are local and in the tri- valley. I have learned sportsmanship and teamwork from basketball. I have been dancing for the last 6 years. I will be able to devote as much time as needed for YAC meetings and activities because I am very passionate about it. As a current member of the YAC, I have been able to attend all the meetings comfortably and I have gone to most of the volunteering events. I would get other teens involved in the community, teen events, and city-sponsored activities by making colorful and attractive flyers and posters. I have been doing art for the last 8 years so I can use my creativity skills to create advertisements. Also, I was in student council for 2 years so I know how to make posters and I love it! Since I am not old enough, older YAC students can create social media accounts also. We can use these to advertise to students who use social media daily. I am part of the news club in Fallon Middle School,which I can use to engage my peers in the community. As a current member of the YAC, I have attended all of the meetings, but the specific one I want to talk about was on November 13, 2019. During that meeting we reviewed mini grant applications. I was glad to see so many different groups doing many different activities. We were able to help 6 of those groups with their proposals. 7. Provide at least one letter of recommendation from a non-family member (i.e. employer, counselor, teacher, coach, etc.). The letter of recommendation should be submitted with the application and must be received by the application deadline otherwise the application will be incomplete. 8. A formal interview process for selected applicants may take place. Upload Letter of Recommendation (required). Upload 2nd Letter of Recommendation (optional) Divyansh Youth Advisory Committtee Recommendation Letter.pdf Field not completed. Application materials must be submitted via this online application form. The application deadline is 5:00 PM, Friday, March 27, 2020. Applications or letters of recommendation will not be accepted after the deadline. 4 Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. 1 Henry Siu From: noreply@civicplus.com Sent: Friday, March 27, 2020 4:50 PM To: PCS Website; Henry Siu Subject: Online Form Submittal: Youth Advisory Committee Application Youth Advisory Committee Application The City of Dublin is looking for enthusiastic middle and high school students who live in Dublin to serve on the City’s Qualifications and General Information -- Dublin Resident -- Enrolled in middle, junior, or high school during the 2020-21 school year -- Application The application is only available online and must be submitted via this online form. Letter of Recommendation Your application must include at least one letter of recommendation from a non-family member (i.e. employer, counselor, teacher, coach, etc.) and must be signed. The letter of recommendation should be submitted with the application and must be received by the application deadline; otherwise, the application will be incomplete. Application Submittal Your completed application must be submitted via this online application form. Application submittals must include the following items: -- Completed Application Form -- At least one Letter of Recommendation Questions Please direct questions to Henry Siu, Recreation Coordinator, at 925-556- 4500 or email First Name Edison Last Name Chan Street Address City Dublin State California 2 Zip 94568 Email Address Phone Number What school will you attend in the 2020-2021 school year? What grade will you be in during the 2020-2021 school year? 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 YAC? 3. What do you believe are issues teens in Dublin are currently dealing with, and how do you think YAC could address these issues? Dublin High school Grade 10 (Sophomore) I firmly believe membership in the Dublin Youth Advisory Committee is critical in order to expand the variety of things which I am planning on doing in my three remaining years of high school. I want to go beyond just joining clubs and sports teams at school, and more so participating and helping in my community. I believe that the youth advisory committee will give me the opportunity to involve myself in the community and give a helping hand. I believe the experience and skills which I have developed as a boy scout would make me a strong candidate for the Youth Advisory Committee. The variety of activities I have been engaged in from earning merit badges to week long camping trips have allowed me to develop communication, leadership, and teamwork skills. These are supplemented by the countless hours of service projects I have participated in, where I have done things from cleaning up parks to building wooden decks. A testament to my experience as a scout was through my Eagle Project, in which I had to utilize all of these skills to plan and execute a book drive and build book boxes for my church. All in all, my leadership, communication, planning, and teamwork skills as well as prior involvement in the community, make me a strong candidate for the YAC! An issue I notice in teens include temptations to vaping. This results in neglecting school, and filling the bathrooms with vape odor. The YAC could address the issues by creating informative slideshows which expose the negative impacts of drugs on the body and surroundings, to discourage health conscious drug 3 4. What activities are you currently involved in or will be involved in during the 2020-2021 schoolyear, and will you be able to devote time each month for YAC meetings and activities? 5. How would you get other teens involved in the community, teen events, and City-sponsored activities? 6. Have you recently attended a YAC or other Dublin Commission or City Council meeting? If yes, what wasthemeetingdate and what was the outcome of the item(s) you were interested in? users. In addition, the YAC could organize movements and events to discourage vaping. In the 2020-2021 school year, I plan to be participate in the Dublin High School cross country and swim teams, which will occupy the fall and spring seasons. On top of that, I will be attending weekly boy scout meetings as well as weekly robotics club meetings. However, the sports teams do not meet at the same time and my boy scout troop and robotics club both meet on a different day. This means that I will be able to devote time every month to attend YAC meetings and events, since none of my other activities will intervene with YAC activities. I would get other teens involved in the community, teen events, and City-sponsored activities by advertising the events to the students (usually teens) through Dublin High School (DHS). I can use the digital resources of DHS to appeal to the large majority of teens. By communicating with the Video Bulletin team, I can request a small segment to advertise events via video. On top of that, I can communicate with the school staff to post a headline on the DHS website, showing parents and teens alike the latest events or activities. I can also request the teachers to post event information on their websites and/or classrooms to inform students of these events. I can encourage DHS students to participate in important events by convincing teachers to give incentives to student participants, through extra credit or late work passes. Lastly, through my involvement in my athletics team, robotics club, and boy scouts, I can promote events to youth on a personal level. I have watched a council meeting recording from February 18, 2020, available from the City of Dublin website. The topic/item which I found most interesting to me was item 3.3., the 2020 St. Patrick's Day Celebration Festivities Report. My reason for why I was so interested in this item was because this parade was cancelled due to the virus, and I was curious as to what would have happened if the parade was never cancelled. The outcome of the meeting was all the activities and attractions which would be at the parade - petting zoos, pancake breakfasts, arts & crafts vendors, a tea cottage, carnival rides, and many more Irish themed attractions. 7. Provide at least one letter of recommendation from a non-family member (i.e. employer, counselor, teacher, coach, etc.). The letter of recommendation should be 4 submitted with the application and must be received by the application deadline otherwise the application will be incomplete. 8. A formal interview process for selected applicants may take place. Upload Letter of Recommendation (required). Upload 2nd Letter of Recommendation (optional) Edison Chan_ Letter of Rec..pdf Field not completed. Application materials must be submitted via this online application form. The application deadline is 5:00 PM, Friday, March 27, 2020. Applications or letters of recommendation will not be accepted after the deadline. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. 1 Henry Siu From: noreply@civicplus.com Sent: Thursday, March 26, 2020 7:37 PM To: PCS Website; Henry Siu Subject: Online Form Submittal: Youth Advisory Committee Application Youth Advisory Committee Application The City of Dublin is looking for enthusiastic middle and high school students who live in Dublin to serve on the City’s Qualifications and General Information -- Dublin Resident -- Enrolled in middle, junior, or high school during the 2020-21 school year -- Application The application is only available online and must be submitted via this online form. Letter of Recommendation Your application must include at least one letter of recommendation from a non-family member (i.e. employer, counselor, teacher, coach, etc.) and must be signed. The letter of recommendation should be submitted with the application and must be received by the application deadline; otherwise, the application will be incomplete. Application Submittal Your completed application must be submitted via this online application form. Application submittals must include the following items: -- Completed Application Form -- At least one Letter of Recommendation Questions Please direct questions to Henry Siu, Recreation Coordinator, at 925-556- 4500 or email First Name Rayyan Last Name Dawood Street Address City Dublin State CA 2 Zip 94568 Email Address Phone Number What school will you attend in the 2020-2021 school year? What grade will you be in during the 2020-2021 school year? 1. Why do you want to become a member of the City of Dublin Youth Advisory Committee (YAC)? Eleanor Murray Fallon Middle School Grade 6 With the current coronavirus situation I want to help out the community in any possible way I can. I have always tried to be active in the community - whether helping out in public cleaning events, or school event where I had to fold T-shirts that were donated, or coming up with ideas to help my neighbors. Currently, in the coronavirus shelter at home - I am working with my parents to SAFELY deliver groceries to the vulnerable in our neighborhood and my community, especially the elderly and disabled. As a member of the Youth Advisory Committee, and hopefully Coronavirus behind us, I would like to play an active part in developing youth responsibilities and involvement at public events. I also hope this will give me an opportunity to get to know the way the City government functions. 2. What skills do you possess that would make you a strong candidate for the YAC? 3. What do you believe are issues teens in Dublin are currently dealing with, and how do you think YAC could address these issues? I am a fast learner, a good communicator, and extremely motivated to make a positive difference. Besides English, I speak Hindi and can read and write in Arabic. My teachers would tell you that I am very good at following instructions and organized. With the new coronavirus situation, teens and pre-teens have been adversely affected. Playgrounds are closed, close contact is strictly prohibited, and shelter at home means they can't meet friends. In these exceptional times the YAC could come up with 3 innovative ways of engaging the youth and keeping them focused, motivated, physically and mentally fit as well as learning and most importantly obeying the rules of the quarantine. Hopefully, by the time the new YAC is elected, and if I get the honor to serve, the coronavirus is history! But there may be a possibility that the virus will reappear in the future, where we might have to quarantine again, and we, as the youth must be ready this time to face it with much better preparation. 4. What activities are you currently involved in or will be involved in during the 2020-2021 schoolyear, and will you be able to devote time each month for YAC meetings and activities? 5. How would you get other teens involved in the community, teen events, and City-sponsored activities? 6. Have you recently attended a YAC or other Dublin Commission or City Council meeting? If yes, Outside of the coronavirus situation, I would like to encourage the youth to participate in the following programs: - enjoy the outdoors: there are plenty of beautiful hiking trails and parks in Dublin and nearby. We need to bring the youth together, under adult supervision, to participate in these. - cleanliness: sometimes Dublin residents tend to not leave our parks in the most cleanest way. I would encourage we have an information campaign that encourages Dublin youth to speak to all of their families and friends to pick up after their dogs, leave the parks benches and tables clean, and not drop any trash anywhere! We could even gamify this campaign and pick a winner! - PS4 championship : teens are hooked on to their electronic games. I would organize an e-game championship to bring a positive angle so that Dublin teens can bring their games on to a city-wide platform and even have their families involved and cheer them on! Unfortunately, most of my activities have been cancelled because of the disruption to school and the shelter in place! However, I intend to participate in swimming, tennis, basketball and karate as extracurricular interests. I also am part of the reading and running club. Yes, I will have plenty of time to each month for YAC meetings and activities. I would reach out to teens in the schools, at the playground, in parks, on TikTok, and in my neighborhood. I would reach out to the teens by distributing fliers, getting their phone numbers and email addresses. I would come up with exciting ways to communicate - such as memes, gifs, short videos and flyers. No, I haven't but I was planning to in March, unfortunately it was cancelled. 4 what wasthemeeting date and what was the outcome of the item(s) you were interested in? 7. Provide at least one letter of recommendation from a non-family member (i.e. employer, counselor, teacher, coach, etc.). The letter of recommendation should be submitted with the application and must be received by the application deadline otherwise the application will be incomplete. 8. A formal interview process for selected applicants may take place. Upload Letter of Recommendation (required). Upload 2nd Letter of Recommendation (optional) Rayyan Dawood Reccomendation.pdf Field not completed. Application materials must be submitted via this online application form. The application deadline is 5:00 PM, Friday, March 27, 2020. Applications or letters of recommendation will not be accepted after the deadline. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. 1 Henry Siu From: PCS Website Sent: Monday, March 30, 2020 9:23 AM To: Henry Siu Subject: FW: Online Form Submittal: Youth Advisory Committee Application YAC Application. Rob Stone Office Assistant II City of Dublin 100 C ivic Plaz a, Dublin, CA 94568 (925) 556-4502 | (925) 833-6651 FAX robert.stone @dublin.ca.gov | w w w.dublin.ca.gov Mission Statement: The City of Dublin promotes and supports a high quality of life, ensures a safe and secure environment, and fosters new opportunities. From: noreply@civicplus.com <noreply@civicplus.com> Sent: Friday, March 27, 2020 12:42 PM To: PCS Website <parksandcommunityservices@dublin.ca.gov>; Henry Siu <henry.siu@dublin.ca.gov> Subject: Online Form Submittal: Youth Advisory Committee Application Youth Advisory Committee Application The City of Dublin is looking for enthusiastic middle and high school students who live in Dublin to serve on the City’s Qualifications and General Information -- Dublin Resident -- Enrolled in middle, junior, or high school during the 2020-21 school year -- Application The application is only available online and must be submitted via this online form. Letter of Recommendation Your application must include at least one letter of recommendation from a non-family member (i.e. employer, counselor, teacher, coach, etc.) and must be signed. The letter of recommendation should be submitted with the application and must be received by the application deadline; otherwise, the application will be incomplete. Application Submittal Your completed application must be submitted via this online application form. Application submittals must include the following items: -- Completed Application Form 2 -- At least one Letter of Recommendation Questions Please direct questions to Henry Siu, Recreation Coordinator, at 925-556- 4500 or email First Name Ryka Last Name Dhawan Street Address City Dublin State California Zip 94568 Email Address Phone Number What school will you attend in the 2020-2021 school year? What grade will you be in during the 2020-2021 school year? 1. Why do you want to become a member of the City of Dublin Youth Advisory Committee (YAC)? Dublin High School 11th grade I would like to be a member of the youth advisory committee because I think this is a great way to help my peers out and a great way to be involved in my community. I hope to learn about the issues that some of our youth face and learn about the ways that I can help my community and those individuals. I would like to be able to provide assistance to my peers and make our community better for the teens and youth. I think it is cool that the teens in our community are being given the opportunity to help other children and teens because as a member you can probably relate to some of the issues and can help address the issue better because you may have experienced some of the same things. Additionally, I think this is a great opportunity for me to learn more skills about how I can help others in the future. 3 2. What skills do you possess that would make you a strong candidate for the YAC? 3. What do you believe are issues teens in Dublin are currently dealing with, and how do you think YAC could address these issues? 4. What activities are you currently involved in or will be involved in during the 2020-2021 schoolyear, and will you be able to devote time each month for YAC meetings and activities? 5. How would you get other teens involved in the community, teen events, and City-sponsored activities? In the past I helped tutor kids, participated in a leadership program, and spent some of my time volunteering at the animal shelter. Through these experiences I learned to problem solve, be organized, and be a leader in some ways. I am also on the school's tennis team and even though tennis is a relatively individual or two person sport we did many things that involved working as a team and being able to cooperate with others. I believe that I can work well with others, and communicate my ideas to the people around me. I am also very hard-working, determined, honest, and responsible. I think that a lot of times teens deal with a lot of stress and anxiety and aren’t able to handle it or let go of it. One way to deal with this could be by opening more wellness centers like the one at Dublin High. There could be an area where students can talk about some of the issues that they are dealing with and try to get help. There could also be events once in a while where students can try and get rid of their stress and anxiety. Things like wellness centers can also help if students don’t feel safe at home. By talking to other students and trusted adults they might be able to get the help they need. Some teens may also struggle with not being able to get the help they need with school work. To help with that more tutoring opportunities or occasional events can be opened. These are just some of the issues that the teens in Dublin may be facing right now. I am involved in some of the clubs at our school such as Key Club and I plan on continuing to be a part of the clubs at Dublin High. Additionally, I am on the girl’s tennis team at school and continue to take lessons outside of school. In the 2020-2021 school year I plan on participating on the school’s tennis team during the fall, continuing to join clubs, and possibly participating in the freshmen mentoring program at my school. Many of these things take place during school hours and outside of school hours I would participate in tennis and occasionally volunteer. I won’t have much outside of school so I will be able to devote time to the YAC meetings and activities. This is something that I would like to do and will have time to do. I think that a lot of times teens don't know about the opportunities around them. So, in order to get them more involved I would try and reach out to students and really inform them about the things around them in the community. I could use social media to talk about some events and try to get more people interested in participating. I would also just inform the teenagers I know about events where I think they could get 4 6. Have you recently attended a YAC or other Dublin Commission or City Council meeting? If yes, what wasthemeetingdate and what was the outcome of the item(s) you were interested in? involved in. We could also find and open more opportunities where students and teenagers can volunteer at. No, I haven't attended a YAC or City Council meeting recently. 7. Provide at least one letter of recommendation from a non-family member (i.e. employer, counselor, teacher, coach, etc.). The letter of recommendation should be submitted with the application and must be received by the application deadline otherwise the application will be incomplete. 8. A formal interview process for selected applicants may take place. Upload Letter of Recommendation (required). Upload 2nd Letter of Recommendation (optional) Ryka Dawan Letter of Rec_ Dublin YAC.pdf recommendation Ryka Dhawan.docx Application materials must be submitted via this online application form. The application deadline is 5:00 PM, Friday, March 27, 2020. Applications or letters of recommendation will not be accepted after the deadline. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. 1 Henry Siu From: noreply@civicplus.com Sent: Monday, March 23, 2020 2:42 PM To: PCS Website; Henry Siu Subject: Online Form Submittal: Youth Advisory Committee Application Youth Advisory Committee Application The City of Dublin is looking for enthusiastic middle and high school students who live in Dublin to serve on the City’s Qualifications and General Information -- Dublin Resident -- Enrolled in middle, junior, or high school during the 2020-21 school year -- Application The application is only available online and must be submitted via this online form. Letter of Recommendation Your application must include at least one letter of recommendation from a non-family member (i.e. employer, counselor, teacher, coach, etc.) and must be signed. The letter of recommendation should be submitted with the application and must be received by the application deadline; otherwise, the application will be incomplete. Application Submittal Your completed application must be submitted via this online application form. Application submittals must include the following items: -- Completed Application Form -- At least one Letter of Recommendation Questions Please direct questions to Henry Siu, Recreation Coordinator, at 925-556- 4500 or email First Name Mannat Last Name Dhot Street Address City Dublin State CA 2 Zip 94568 Email Address Phone Number What school will you attend in the 2020-2021 school year? Dublin High School What grade will you be in 10 during the 2020-2021 school year? 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 YAC? I believe we can create the greatest impact in the community through deep engagement between citizens and local administration institutions like the education board and city council. As the only student member of the Dublin Unified School District Homework Committee, I was able to first hand witness how the voice of a student can help to positively influence the academic programs that students go through. Last year, serving on the Youth Advisory Committee helped me get a first hand experience of the work the committee does. Working on the youth mini grant gave me a unique perspective on how students can have a positive impact on the lives of other students. I want to continue on this path of citizen participation. I believe I strongly embody the three skills that are required to be an effective member of this council : Care for the community, Ability to propose & communicate creative solutions to issues and work in a collaborative fashion with team members. Serving and giving back to the community is a core value for me. As an officer for The PCTAV Youth Board I have experience in setting up volunteer events and following through on them. Last year I organized a field trip to Glide, Kids Against Hunger, and Stanford Children’s Hospital. The ability to come up with creative solutions is key as well. As a member of both Dublin Mayor’s Council and Youth Advisory Committee I have experience in sharing my ideas to benefit the lives of Dublin Teens. Good ideas are only good though if we can share them with others around us. Communication and Public Speaking is second nature to me. This past year I was chosen to be a Virtual Volunteer for The Dublin Public Library. I had to write reviews on events, movies, and books and give my opinion on them. I will use what I learned here to give my opinion on projects the committee does such as The Youth Mini Grant. Teamwork is a final skill. I am an active member of DHS’s speech and debate team and in the last few years I 3 3. What do you believe are issues teens in Dublin are currently dealing with, and how do you think YAC could address these issues? 4. What activities are you currently involved in or will be involved in during the 2020-2021 schoolyear, and will you be able to devote time each month for YAC meetings and activities? 5. How would you get other teens involved in the community, teen events, and City-sponsored activities? have become a Golden Gavel Recipient (1st place award given to the top speaker out of 150). I will use my knowledge and experience on how to talk professionally and confidently in sharing ideas to help with key team discussions. The first issue faced by the majority of Dublin Teens is too much pressure. Dublin teens face a lot of stress in coping with the demands of their day to day academic excellence and extra-curricular activities. This is further compounded by peer pressure and the potential lack of guidance on academic & career choices. YAC can help work with students across the city and create mentorship & training opportunities so that students can discover what is the right path for them. Another issue faced is a lack of unity. As Dublin Residents we are fortunate to be living in a community with so much diversity, but the problem lies in the fact we are unable to share this with others. Dublin always honors our proud Irish Culture. In this spirit I want to work with YAC to ensure that the teens in our community are able to learn about other cultures as well. By organizing fairs and showcases we can create awareness of other cultures and create one united Dublin Community. For the next school year I know I will be involved in 2 key clubs on campus: Debate and DECA. At a DECA Mini-Con this last year I placed 2nd in the marketing category and want to continue this path as well as grow in Speech and Debate. Next year, I will continue to attend classes at the Art Studio I have been going to since 5th Grade, and enter competitions I have won in the past such as the National Celebrating Art Book (Taylor Swift was published this contest in her childhood as well), and Dublin Pride Week. Finally, I will continue my internship with Bay Area Bhangra Empire. I have been an intern for 1.5 years now and want to continue this job. These commitments are only once a week, and I know that I will be able to make time for YAC, as helping the community is another passion of mine that I would want to continue to pursue. I would get other teens involved in many ways. As a member of multiple clubs, I interact with a large diverse community of students and parents. I will be able to spread the word on these events to my fellow club members. Alongside this I can spread the word on my social media page to further raise awareness on these important opportunities, like I did last year to promote YAC’s Benefit Concert and Mini-Grant. Most importantly I will talk to other teens in the community and encourage citizen participation. By being a member of the Youth Advisory Council I will learn more about the events and who they help. This will 4 6. Have you recently attended a YAC or other Dublin Commission or City Council meeting? If yes, what wasthemeetingdate and what was the outcome of the item(s) you were interested in? allow me to talk to other students and explain to them how they will benefit by attending these programs. Yes, in the past year I have attended all but one of the Youth Advisory Committee Meetings. In these meetings my goal was to provide feedback and insight to the items being discussed along with my peers. 7. Provide at least one letter of recommendation from a non-family member (i.e. employer, counselor, teacher, coach, etc.). The letter of recommendation should be submitted with the application and must be received by the application deadline otherwise the application will be incomplete. 8. A formal interview process for selected applicants may take place. Upload Letter of Recommendation (required). Upload 2nd Letter of Recommendation (optional) Dhot 2020.pdf Mannat Ref Letter.pdf Application materials must be submitted via this online application form. The application deadline is 5:00 PM, Friday, March 27, 2020. Applications or letters of recommendation will not be accepted after the deadline. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. 1 Henry Siu From: noreply@civicplus.com Sent: Wednesday, March 25, 2020 3:24 PM To: PCS Website; Henry Siu Subject: Online Form Submittal: Youth Advisory Committee Application Youth Advisory Committee Application The City of Dublin is looking for enthusiastic middle and high school students who live in Dublin to serve on the City’s Qualifications and General Information -- Dublin Resident -- Enrolled in middle, junior, or high school during the 2020-21 school year -- Application The application is only available online and must be submitted via this online form. Letter of Recommendation Your application must include at least one letter of recommendation from a non-family member (i.e. employer, counselor, teacher, coach, etc.) and must be signed. The letter of recommendation should be submitted with the application and must be received by the application deadline; otherwise, the application will be incomplete. Application Submittal Your completed application must be submitted via this online application form. Application submittals must include the following items: -- Completed Application Form -- At least one Letter of Recommendation Questions Please direct questions to Henry Siu, Recreation Coordinator, at 925-556- 4500 or email First Name Saiesha Last Name Goel Street Address City Dublin State CA 2 Zip 94568 Email Address PhoneNumber What school will you attend in the 2020-2021 school year? What grade will you be in during the 2020-2021 school year? 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 YAC? 3. What do you believe are issues teens in Dublin are currently dealing with, and how do you think YAC could address these issues? 4. What activities are you currently involved in or will be involved in during the 2020-2021 schoolyear, and will you be able to devote time each month for YAC meetings and activities? 5. How would you get other teens involved in the community, teen events, Fallon Middle School 8th Grade I want to become a member of the City of Dublin Youth Advisory Committee because I feel like it is a great opportunity for me to get exposure to the real world and be a helping hand for my immediate community. I also feel that being a part of this committee will give me the opportunity to advance in multiple skills like critical thinking, public speaking, decision making, community interaction, etc. Some skills I possess that would make me a strong candidate for YAC would be responsible, organized, creative, problem- solver, leader and a great team player. I believe some issues that teens in Dublin are currently dealing with is the overcrowding in Dublin schools. The overcrowding is causing a shortage of activities open for new comers. Since there is a shortage of activities for teens to join, more kids are becoming unfit and lazy. YAC could address these issues by asking Dublin Rec. to make separate age groups for different activities, on different days. The Dublin Rec. could also have two of the same age groups go on two different days (ie: ages 11-13 on Mondays and Wednesdays, 14- 16 on Tuesdays and Thursdays, etc.). Some activities I am currently involved in are Bhangra (Punjabi Dance), I might be involved in Junior Warriors during winter of 2020-2021 school year. I will definitely be able to devote time each month for the YAC meetings and activities. I will get other teens involved in the community, teen events, and City-sponsored activities by talking to my friends and fellow classmates about the wonderful events and activities coming 3 and City-sponsored activities? 6. Have you recently attended a YAC or other Dublin Commission or City Council meeting? If yes, what wasthemeetingdate and what was the outcome of the item(s) you were interested in? up. I will even ask my teachers to make announcements during classes or on their Google Classrooms. Yes, I did recently attend a YAC meeting which took place on December 11, 2019. The outcome of the items that I was interested in was to see how the Committee members discuss and decide on appropriate amounts of money which should be allotted to each of the youth clubs of Dublin to help them be successful and thrive. 7. Provide at least one letter of recommendation from a non-family member (i.e. employer, counselor, teacher, coach, etc.). The letter of recommendation should be submitted with the application and must be received by the application deadline otherwise the application will be incomplete. 8. A formal interview process for selected applicants may take place. Upload Letter of Recommendation (required). Upload 2nd Letter of Recommendation (optional) Saiesha_DYAC.pdf Field not completed. Application materials must be submitted via this online application form. The application deadline is 5:00 PM, Friday, March 27, 2020. Applications or letters of recommendation will not be accepted after the deadline. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. 1 Henry Siu From: noreply@civicplus.com Sent: Wednesday, March 25, 2020 9:32 PM To: PCS Website; Henry Siu Subject: Online Form Submittal: Youth Advisory Committee Application Youth Advisory Committee Application The City of Dublin is looking for enthusiastic middle and high school students who li ve in Dublin to serve on the City’s Qualifications and General Information -- Dublin Resident -- Enrolled in middle, junior, or high school during the 2020-21 school year -- Application The application is only available online and must be submitted via this online form. Letter of Recommendation Your application must include at least one letter of recommendation from a non-family member (i.e. employer, counselor, teacher, coach, etc.) and must be signed. The letter of recommendation should be submitted with the application and must be received by the application deadline; otherwise, the application will be incomplete. Application Submittal Your completed application must be submitted via this online application form. Application submittals must include the following items: -- Completed Application Form -- At least one Letter of Recommendation Questions Please direct questions to Henry Siu, Recreation Coordinator, at 925-556- 4500 or email First Name Saanya Last Name Goel Street Address City Dublin State CA 2 Zip 94568 Email Address PhoneNumber What school will you attend in the 2020-2021 school year? What grade will you be in during the 2020-2021 school year? 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 YAC? 3. What do you believe are issues teens in Dublin are currently dealing with, and how do you think YAC could address these issues? Dublin High School 11th Grade I want to become a member of the City of Dublin Youth Advisory Committee because I have enjoyed all of the opportunities this committee gave me. I have been part of the committee during the 2018-2019 year and the 2019-2020 year. So, this will be my third year being part of such a great committee, allowing children to take charge and help out their community. I love being able to give back to the community especially because it has helped me in so many ways. I want to continue to be a part of all the volunteering events because it gives me exposure to places that I wouldn’t have explored otherwise. I will continue to help fundraise and spread the word to help the events in Dublin gain more exposure. The most important part of this committee is being able to come up with new ideas to help our society thrive. The skills that I possess that would make me a strong candidate for YAC is that I am responsible, productive, respectful, and give my undivided attention to the task at hand. I am responsible because I put my full commitment into taking charge and helping my community. I make sure that everyone can count on me to help get the task done faster. People can count on me to help them out when they need it. I am productive because I can complete tasks without being told to, meaning that there is no need for adult supervision. I am respectful, meaning that I wait my turn to speak and allow everyone else to have a chance to share their opinions about the tasks. Lastly, I can stay focused when I know something needs to be done. I can also multitask so that we can focus on completing things at a faster rate. I believe that the issues teens in Dublin are currently dealing with are too much stress and transportation issues. Overall, there is a very big issue transporting from East Dublin to West Dublin where our high school is currently located. Those living on the East side have to wake up earlier to reach school on 3 4. What activities are you currently involved in or will be involved in during the 2020-2021 schoolyear, and will you be able to devote time each month for YAC meetings and activities? 5. How would you get other teens involved in the community, teen events, and City-sponsored activities? 6. Have you recently attended a YAC or other Dublin Commission or City Council meeting? If yes, what wasthemeetingdate and what was the outcome of the item(s) you were interested in? time. Now, it takes almost an hour to reach school. Due to the congestion, students are losing their sleep because they go to sleep late due to the excessive homework. Therefore, most of the students are under a lot of stress of finishing their homework at a decent time in order to go to sleep on time. YAC could address this issue by talking about this with the fellow members and trying to find a solution which may work out better for everyone. Currently, I do not know what activities I will be involved in during the 2020-2021 school year. But, I am currently the president of the Teens Unite For Education club, Youth Advisory Committee and I enjoy volunteering at special events. The Teens United for Education Club is a club where teens from Dublin come together to help local underprivileged kids. I will also be devoting a little bit of time to get myself out a little bit more and explore new locations to volunteer over the weekends. Overall, I will be able to devote time each month and for the YAC meetings and activities. I would be able to get other teens involved in the community, teen events, and other City sponsored activities by letting my peers and teachers know about the events. I can talk to my teachers to spread the word to their other classes. I can also put up flyers around the school and upload them onto social media. I will also be able to do anything that is needed to promote and spread the word for the events. I am currently part of the committee and I have attended all the Youth Advisory Committee meetings because I am part of the 2019-2020 year. The most recent one I attended was Wednesday, February 26, 2020. The items that I was most interested in were promoting the Youth Benefit Concert, Teen Job and Career Fair and the Saint Patrick's Day Festival. The items for the Benefit Concert and the Teen Job and Career Fair was to promote it so that we can have more people take part in the show. Lastly the Saint Patrick’s Day Festival was there for us to volunteer at the booth to help raise more funds for the Youth Fee assistance program. 7. Provide at least one letter of recommendation from a non-family member (i.e. employer, counselor, teacher, coach, etc.). The letter of recommendation should be submitted with the application and must be received by the application deadline otherwise the application will be incomplete. 8. A formal interview process for selected applicants may take place. Upload Letter of Recommendation (required). Saanya - YAC Application (Yours Humanly).pdf 4 Upload 2nd Letter of Recommendation (optional) Field not completed. Application materials must be submitted via this online application form. The application deadline is 5:00 PM, Friday, March 27, 2020. Applications or letters of recommendation will not be accepted after the deadline. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. 1 Henry Siu From: noreply@civicplus.com Sent: Monday, March 23, 2020 2:53 PM To: PCS Website; Henry Siu Subject: Online Form Submittal: Youth Advisory Committee Application Youth Advisory Committee Application The City of Dublin is looking for enthusiastic middle and high school students who live in Dublin to serve on the City’s Qualifications and General Information -- Dublin Resident -- Enrolled in middle, junior, or high school during the 2020-21 school year -- Application The application is only available online and must be submitted via this online form. Letter of Recommendation Your application must include at least one letter of recommendation from a non-family member (i.e. employer, counselor, teacher, coach, etc.) and must be signed. The letter of recommendation should be submitted with the application and must be received by the application deadline; otherwise, the application will be incomplete. Application Submittal Your completed application must be submitted via this online application form. Application submittals must include the following items: -- Completed Application Form -- At least one Letter of Recommendation Questions Please direct questions to Henry Siu, Recreation Coordinator, at 925-556- 4500 or email First Name Akul Last Name Gowda Street Address City Dublin State CA 2 Zip 94568 Email Address PhoneNumber What school will you attend in the 2020-2021 school year? Dublin High School What grade will you be in 11 during the 202 0-2021 school year? 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 YAC? 3. What do you believe are issues teens in Dublin are currently dealing with, and how do you think YAC could address these issues? 4. What activities are you currently involved in or will be involved in during the 2020-2021 schoolyear, and will you be able to devote time each month for YAC meetings and activities? 5. How would you get other teens involved in the community, teen events, and City-sponsored activities? 6. Have you recently attended a YAC or other Dublin Commission or City I want to become a member of the Dublin Youth Advisory Committee so I can participate in the City's effort to provide the youth with programs that interest them. This is a crucial development phase and any effort to channel the talent, vision, and skills of today's youth will result in a better tomorrow. I am easy to talk to and I love to help out whenever I can. I manage my schedule very well and I'm willing to take on responsibility. I am involved in the community through after school activities, clubs, sports, and volunteering. This puts me in touch with many teenagers and helps me become their voice. Some issues that many teens are currently dealing with includes stress and peer pressure. Stress and peer pressure could be decreased if the youth in the City of Dublin have activities that could help them see themselves in a different light. During the 2020-2021 school year, I will be involved with cross country and track and field. Yes, I will still be able to devote time each month for YAC meetings and activities. I meet a lot of youth through the activites that I am involved in. I can have a conversation about what activites they are involved in and inform them about the City-sponsored activities, teen, and community events. I can also use social media to spread the word. I have been an alternate committee member for the City of Dublin Youth Advisory Committee for the term of 2019-2020 and I have attended all the meetings. 3 Council meeting? If yes, what wasthemeeting date and what was the outcome of the item(s) you were interested in? 7. Provide at least one letter of recommendation from a non-family member (i.e. employer, counselor, teacher, coach, etc.). The letter of recommendation should be submitted with the application and must be received by the application deadline otherwise the application will be incomplete. 8. A formal interview process for selected applicants may take place. Upload Letter of Recommendation (required). Upload 2nd Letter of Recommendation (optional) Schoenthal - Math.pdf Vidrio - English 10.pdf Application materials must be submitted via this online application form. The application deadline is 5:00 PM, Friday, March 27, 2020. Applications or letters of recommendation will not be accepted after the deadline. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. 1 Henry Siu From: noreply@civicplus.com Sent: Monday, March 23, 2020 2:32 PM To: PCS Website; Henry Siu Subject: Online Form Submittal: Youth Advisory Committee Application Youth Advisory Committee Application The City of Dublin is looking for enthusiastic middle and high school students who live in Dublin to serve on the City’s Qualifications and General Information -- Dublin Resident -- Enrolled in middle, junior, or high school during the 2020-21 school year -- Application The application is only available online and must be submitted via this online form. Letter of Recommendation Your application must include at least one letter of recommendation from a non-family member (i.e. employer, counselor, teacher, coach, etc.) and must be signed. The letter of recommendation should be submitted with the application and must be received by the application deadline; otherwise, the application will be incomplete. Application Submittal Your completed application must be submitted via this online application form. Application submittals must include the following items: -- Completed Application Form -- At least one Letter of Recommendation Questions Please direct questions to Henry Siu, Recreation Coordinator, at 925-556- 4500 or email First Name Medha Last Name Gowda Street Address City Dublin State CA 2 Zip 94568 Email Address Phone Number What school will you attend in the 2020-2021 school year? What grade will you be in during the 2020-2021 school year? 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 YAC? 3. What do you believe are issues teens in Dublin are currently dealing with, and how do you think YAC could address these issues? 4. What activities are you currently involved in or will be involved in during the 2020-2021 schoolyear, and will you be able to devote time each month for YAC meetings and activities? 5. How would you get other teens involved in the community, teen events, and City-sponsored activities? 6. Have you recently attended a YAC or other Dublin Commission or City Dublin High School 10th Grade I want to become a member of the Youth Advisory Committee because I want to help create activities and programs that will benefit the youth of Dublin. I want the youth to feel that the programs support their growth and help them achieve their goals. I have excellent communication skills and I am very organized. I am able to lead others and work as a team while making good decisions. I am comfortable expressing my opinion and I listen to other people's thoughts and concerns so that I can advocate for them. But most importantly, I care about my city and my community. I believe that some issues that teens in Dublin are dealing with is academic and social pressure. Some ways we could address these issues are by promoting programs that focus on fostering different skills that show the youth that they don’t need all the same skill sets to get into colleges, to be successful, or to fit in. I am currently involved in my school’s cross country and track and field program. Since the YAC meetings are later in the day, I will be able to devote time each month for the meetings and weekend volunteering opportunities. I will get other teens involved in the community, teen events, and City-sponsored activities by promoting it on my social media, putting up posters, and passing out flyers. I would also inform my friends by talking to them and sharing information about such activities. I have attended all of the YAC meetings since I became a committee member for the 2018-2019 term and the 2019-2020 3 Council meeting? If yes, what wasthemeetingdate and what was the outcome of the item(s) you were interested in? term. I have also had the opportunity to attended and volunteer at all of the events during this time. 7. Provide at least one letter of recommendation from a non-family member (i.e. employer, counselor, teacher, coach, etc.). The letter of recommendation should be submitted with the application and must be received by the application deadline otherwise the application will be incomplete. 8. A formal interview process for selected applicants may take place. Upload Letter of Recommendation (required). Upload 2nd Letter of Recommendation (optional) Vidrio- Adv English 9.pdf Bueti- Adv Algebra 2.pdf Application materials must be submitted via this online application form. The application deadline is 5:00 PM, Friday, March 27, 2020. Applications or letters of recommendation will not be accepted after the deadline. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. 1 Henry Siu From: noreply@civicplus.com Sent: Friday, March 27, 2020 4:53 PM To: PCS Website; Henry Siu Subject: Online Form Submittal: Youth Advisory Committee Application Youth Advisory Committee Application The City of Dublin is looking for enthusiastic middle and high school students who live in Dublin to serve on the City’s Qualifications and General Information -- Dublin Resident -- Enrolled in middle, junior, or high school during the 2020-21 school year -- Application The application is only available online and must be submitted via this online form. Letter of Recommendation Your application must include at least one letter of recommendation from a non-family member (i.e. employer, counselor, teacher, coach, etc.) and must be signed. The letter of recommendation should be submitted with the application and must be received by the application deadline; otherwise, the application will be incomplete. Application Submittal Your completed application must be submitted via this online application form. Application submittals must include the following items: -- Completed Application Form -- At least one Letter of Recommendation Questions Please direct questions to Henry Siu, Recreation Coordinator, at 925-556- 4500 or email First Name Yashika Last Name Gupta Street Address City Dublin State CA 2 Zip 94568 Email Address Phone Number What school will you attend in the 2020-2021 school year? What grade will you be in during the 2020-2021 school year? 1. Why do you want to become a member of the City of Dublin Youth Advisory Committee (YAC)? Dublin High School 11th I want to become a member of the Dublin Advisory Committee because I want to make an impact on my fellow peers. I believe that kids can make such a big impact on their community. Students have a different insight from adults and can bring a whole new perspective. In my own life, I doubted myself before because I always thought that people were smarter than me and I let myself think that everyone was better than me. It took me a while to realize that I am just as capable as any other student and I deserve to have my voice heard. I have a strong desire to make my community a better place. I have always imagined myself coming back from college and to my home knowing that I made an impact and that I was part of something that helped Dublin come together. I want to put my input in how we can improve Dublin as a community. I know that being a member of the Dublin Youth Advisory Committee would allow me to gain experiences that will benefit me in the future. This is important to me because I want to make a difference and I want to make people in our community happy. Just making one person happy lights up my day. I remember helping out the senior center, I helped pass out food and I got a chance to listen to stories from the elders about their lives. It was a much memorable experience for me because that was when I realized how much I loved this community. After all, it taught me to cherish the time I have and I want to use that time to make an impact on our community. 2. What skills do you possess that would make you a strong candidate for the YAC? I am very driven and passionate about making a change. I genuinely care about making a change especially at a time like this with the COVID-19 situation. I am very enthusiastic about helping others and I want to share my creative ideas and my leadership skills. I have a positive attitude and try to make others feel safe and happy around me. I believe in integrity and owning up to my actions. I ask for help when I need it because when growing up one of the things that has stuck with me is 3 3. What do you believe are issues teens in Dublin are currently dealing with, and how do you think YAC could address these issues? 4. What activities are you currently involved in or will be involved in during the 2020-2021 schoolyear, and will you be able to devote time each month for YAC meetings and activities? that you should never apologize or feel embarrassed for needing help. I am very proactive and try to do more of what's expected of me not just as a student but as a sister, friend, and daughter. I have always been myself and stick to my own opinions and not anyone else's. My eagerness to learn more always motivates me to try my best and work hard. I believe that I am a good candidate because I am creative and quick to work under pressure. I have a fun personality and like to be very open-minded about things. I also think that the key to being successful in maintaining a good relationship with those around me and the peers that I work with. One of the things that I accomplished in the past year is that I stopped doubting myself and pushing myself out of my comfort zone and accepting that it's okay to make mistakes. Teens are constantly worrying about their future and what career they want to get into and that is a lot of pressure. I know from my experience that I constantly have this stress on myself about the future. Everybody wants to accelerate but with that comes anxiety and stress. I think YAC is a great place to discuss these issues because it's made up of students who are most likely going through the same. I know we have counselors, and wellness centers for teens going through this but most students don’t use these resources because they are too scared and are not ready to share their feelings. YAC can help set up resources virtually for kids that are going through stress and anxiety. I also feel that COVID-19 has become such a big issue all around the world and because of that there will be students who are scared and will need someone to talk to. I also see that right now in this world there is a lot of competition and stress around teens. A way we can help is by organizing events for teens to attend with their friends, and this could give them a chance to meet new people as well. I work at my part time job at Kumon every Wednesday from 5- 6:30AM and Saturdays from 9-12PM. In this job, I dedicate my time to grade Math and English workbooks and helping kids who are struggling with problems. I am also involved in many clubs but the main club I am most involved in is the Pre-Med Society club and Key club. The Pre- Med Society club gives me a chance to volunteer at hospitals and learn about the different fields because I hope to pursue a career in the medical field one day. Key club allows me to do what I love which is volunteering to better my community and being the editor I get to have fun with my hobby of creating visuals and managing the social media of the club. I know that I am very good at time management, which means doing homework during my free period and studying when I get home or before work and the 4 5. How would you get other teens involved in the community, teen events, and City-sponsored activities? 6. Have you recently attended a YAC or other Dublin Commission or City Council meeting? If yes, what wasthemeetingdate and what was the outcome of the item(s) you were interested in? meeting. I like to be efficient in planning my day and how I will accomplish things throughout the week. I know that I will have my full attention to the committee because I am really passionate about making a change and this is what I want to devote my time to. I am part of the board in Key club at my school. Being part of the board allows me to find events that students would like to volunteer at. Most teens don't attend community events-or activities because they don't know about them. Being a part of this club gives me an opportunity to get students to attend whether it be volunteering or earning points for points in our club by attending. I used to be very uninformed about the events that happened in our community. I joined many clubs and had the chance to learn more about these events like Splatter, St.Patrick's day festival, and other volunteering opportunities. Clubs are a great way to promote events that are happening in the community. Social media is also a big platform which most kids use. Social Media is a great way to get people involved and active in the community by posting information about the different events that people could be involved in. We can get many teens to get involved by giving them chances to volunteer at these events, this could be a great way for everyone to have fun and enjoy themselves. N/A 7. Provide at least one letter of recommendation from a non-family member (i.e. employer, counselor, teacher, coach, etc.). The letter of recommendation should be submitted with the application and must be received by the application deadline otherwise the application will be incomplete. 8. A formal interview process for selected applicants may take place. Upload Letter of Recommendation (required). Upload 2nd Letter of Recommendation (optional) Letter of Rec by Mrs. Storey.pdf Field not completed. 5 Application materials must be submitted via this online application form. The application deadline is 5:00 PM, Friday, March 27, 2020. Applications or letters of recommendation will not be accepted after the deadline. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. 1 Henry Siu From: noreply@civicplus.com Sent: Friday, March 6, 2020 1:42 PM To: PCS Website; Henry Siu Subject: Online Form Submittal: Youth Advisory Committee Application Youth Advisory Committee Application The City of Dublin is looking for enthusiastic middle and high school students who live in Dublin to serve on the City’s Qualifications and General Information -- Dublin Resident -- Enrolled in middle, junior, or high school during the 2020-21 school year -- Application The application is only available online and must be submitted via this online form. Letter of Recommendation Your application must include at least one letter of recommendation from a non-family member (i.e. employer, counselor, teacher, coach, etc.) and must be signed. The letter of recommendation should be submitted with the application and must be received by the application deadline; otherwise, the application will be incomplete. Application Submittal Your completed application must be submitted via this online application form. Application submittals must include the following items: -- Completed Application Form -- At least one Letter of Recommendation Questions Please direct questions to Henry Siu, Recreation Coordinator, at 925-556- 4500 or email First Name Tejasvi Last Name Hariharan Street Address City Dublin State CA 2 Zip 94568 Email Address Phone Number What school will you attend in the 2020-2021 school year? What grade will you be in during the 2020-2021 school year? 1. Why do you want to become a member of the City of Dublin Youth Advisory Committee (YAC)? The Quarry Lane School Junior Year(11th Grade) I have always been extremely passionate about giving back to our society. As a current sophomore, I am working on establishing an NGO called SHE: Sustainable Heard and Empowered, where a group of my friends are working towards empowering women in our society. By collaborating with another major organization, we are going to be conducting outreach sessions with the cities of Dublin, San Ramon, Pleasanton, Fremont and San Jose to further raise awareness about women empowerment. This is an example of how, with the help of my peers, communities can come together to make an important change in our society. I am extremely passionate about this, and will be able to bring the teens of our community together, in order to listen to their concerns and help the teen environment of Dublin become successful and fulfilled. Instead of listening to the complaints or concerns about our society, I want to be a part of the change-making team. Ages 13-18 are one of the most crucial years of a students life. They have to balance their social and academic lives. Some teens tend to get stressed out due to the pressure society imposes on them. I want this to change; the teen years should be a fulfilling experience, not a stressful and pressurized series of years. My main goal is to become the teen voice of dublin along with those who will be working along with me to create a positive change in our society. I will be working towards creating solutions which will not only have an impact of our current youngsters, but the teens of tomorrow as well. 2. What skills do you possess that would make you a strong candidate for the YAC? I have always been fond of expressing my opinions and reaching out to others when necessary. Instead of being the child who was in the background keeping her opinions to herself, I stood up and represented my peers. Yet, I do not possess an “overpowering” quality where the opinions of others are oppressed. I passionately listen to the thoughts of others in order to do what is best. Instead of creating a leadership role 3 3. What do you believe are issues teens in Dublin are currently dealing with, and how do you think YAC could address these issues? for myself, I will build a team of strong and powerful youth. I always live by the saying “we are the pillars of tomorrow.” I am a young girl residing in Dublin, and I look and deal with the problems the youth of our society are facing every day. By becoming a member of the YAC, I will be able to address these problems and work with my fellow peers to find a solution to it. I will look at long-term, not short-term solutions which means I will look for solutions that will not only benefit my generation, but future generations. Along with this, I am dedicated towards each and every thing I do. I do not do activities for the sake of doing them. Becoming a member of the Youth Advisory Committee of Dublin is extremely important for me since this society has been providing for me and my peers since a young age. This is the time I give back. By bringing the youth of Dublin together, we all as the pillars of tomorrow will be able to recognize the problems we are facing as a society, come together to form solutions to put an end to it along with preventing it from happening in the future. Like I have previously mentioned, we are not only working towards short term solutions but mainly long term solutions. It is important that we put an end to these problems for the betterment of our society. We will be able to focus on issues that may rise tomorrow, if we put an end to those from today. The main issue I believe teens in Dublin are facing is peer pressure. We as a society have developed ourselves in a way, where if individuals are not at the top along with being the portraying the perfect persona, their future plans seem to fall under doubt. What needs to be understood by individuals, is that life always provides you with a second chance. Instead of getting demotivated, the teens of Dublin need to learn how to improve their self confidence. This will lead them to believing in themselves. Children will not succumb to negative influences such as drugs and alcohol if they have a support system around them. Telling children from an early age that drugs and alcohol are harmful to the body will only educate them, not stop them from doing so. Instead, we as a society need to analyze why children fall into the unfortunate trap of drugs and alcohol to prevent it from happening. Statistics show that teens have been using it as a distraction from their problems since they do not believe in themselves. They must be taught and empowered from a young age. They should be taught that one has to be self confident to succeed, and their success does not depend on the success or failures of their peers. Their success depends on themselves. Children need to be taught how to set expectations for themselves, instead of trying and living up to the expectations of others. This will not take children to heights, 4 4. What activities are you currently involved in or will be involved in during the 2020-2021 schoolyear, and will you be able to devote time each month for YAC meetings and activities? 5. How would you get other teens involved in the community, teen events, and City-sponsored activities? yet will instead will throw them under the constant loop of pressure. I am currently involved in Speech and Debate/Model United Nations. I am part of a non-profit youth organization called Amrita Yuva Dhara Dharma(AYUDH) where we take many initiatives and conduct many projects that abide to the United Nations Sustainability Goals. Every year in our annual youth summit that takes place in the MA Center Chicago, we vote on the top three sustainable development goals that we want to work towards every year. Recently, we took part in an up- cycling initiative. Here, we collected plastic bottles and many other products and planted plants in them to protect our environment. We also went to San Francisco and provided many homeless people with food and other basic necessities. The reason I am so passionate about AYUDH, is because it once again leads back to the central theme of giving back to the society that has provided us all with so much. All of the activities I have mentioned here relate back to giving back to society. With my speech and debate skills, I will be able to express my thoughts and become a voice for the youth of my community. With my Model United Nations skills, I will be able to negotiate with my fellow peers, working to find a solution that will be beneficial. Lastly, with all the volunteering habits I have attained, I will be able to work with my fellow peers as a team, not an individual. The Dublin Youth Advisory Committee will be a perfect platform for me to reach out and assist our society. All the activities that I do outside of school somehow relate to my passions and my goal in life. I will keep The Dublin Youth Advisory Committee as a top priority and will do the best of my ability to help and decide what is best for the youth of Dublin. I will conduct outreach sessions at my school in order to raise awareness. With the assistance of my team, I will organize a city wide event where we have an open panel discussion regarding the issues teens are facing and how we can overcome that as a society. I will work my way to get feedback from the teens of Dublin by conducting surveys to see how we can help them for the betterment of our city. All the events that will be hosted will be interactive and interesting which will urge many of our youngsters to join. The events that we host will be teen interactive which will motivate the teens to join. I will also be open to starting a club in my school for the Dublin City Council. Through that, I can form a community of teens who attend my school to join this process of creating awareness. Children should be educated at a young age that being an important voice of their community is extremely crucial. The main processes I will work towards are raising awareness, and 5 6. Have you recently attended a YAC or other Dublin Commission or City Council meeting? If yes, what wasthemeetingdate and what was the outcome of the item(s) you were interested in? initiating outreach sessions as a community, and also smaller outreach sessions for it to be more interactive. Lastly, I will work to get the teens of Dublin involved in such activities for them to recognize the true fact, that they are an important component of Dublin. This will lead to them being more comfortable to reach out and express their concerns. I have not attended any of such meetings, yet I am excited to do so in the future. 7. Provide at least one letter of recommendation from a non-family member (i.e. employer, counselor, teacher, coach, etc.). The letter of recommendation should be submitted with the application and must be received by the application deadline otherwise the application will be incomplete. 8. A formal interview process for selected applicants may take place. Upload Letter of Recommendation (required). Upload 2nd Letter of Recommendation (optional) LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION - Teju Hariharan - Dublin Youth Advisory Committee.pdf Field not completed. Application materials must be submitted via this online application form. The application deadline is 5:00 PM, Friday, March 27, 2020. Applications or letters of recommendation will not be accepted after the deadline. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. 1 Henry Siu From: noreply@civicplus.com Sent: Friday, March 27, 2020 9:30 AM To: PCS Website; Henry Siu Subject: Online Form Submittal: Youth Advisory Committee Application Youth Advisory Committee Application The City of Dublin is looking for enthusiastic middle and high school students who live in Dublin to serve on the City’s Qualifications and General Information -- Dublin Resident -- Enrolled in middle, junior, or high school during the 2020-21 school year -- Application The application is only available online and must be submitted via this online form. Letter of Recommendation Your application must include at least one letter of recommendation from a non-family member (i.e. employer, counselor, teacher, coach, etc.) and must be signed. The letter of recommendation should be submitted with the application and must be received by the application deadline; otherwise, the application will be incomplete. Application Submittal Your completed application must be submitted via this online application form. Application submittals must include the following items: -- Completed Application Form -- At least one Letter of Recommendation Questions Please direct questions to Henry Siu, Recreation Coordinator, at 925-556- 4500 or email First Name Hollis Last Name Carey Street Address City Dublin State California 2 Zip 94568 Email Address Phone Number What school will you attend in the 2020-2021 school year? What grade will you be in during the 2020-2021 school year? 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 YAC? The Athenian School 11th Grade I would love to have the privilege of being a member on the City of Dublin Youth Advisory Committee to be able to learn about local government, inflict positive change on Dublin, and most importantly, have the opportunity to take initiative and have input on various projects and endeavors. There are very few programs that allow students to truly have a voice in local government and the decisions that affect Dublin youth, which really makes the Youth Advisory Committee stand out amongst other programs. The diversity in voices and opinions that I have seen and experienced throughout my first and second terms of being a member on the committee truly reflects the youth of Dublin, and I would love to continue to be a part of the democracy in action that the committee embodies. I believe that the most distinctive trait about me that differs from other candidates is the fact that I have experiences from going to a school in Dublin and a school in Danville. I believe that I would bring a fresh perspective to the table given my different experiences in such schools and communities. My school is very different from the elementary school that I attended in Dublin, but through both schools I have learned to become an independent and critical thinker. The school I attend now prides itself on its emphasis on democracy in action, and it makes an effort to include student voice into every major decision the school makes. Through this I have learned the importance of everyone’s voice and vote in decisions. I also believe that another skill that I possess is leadership. As well as being a current member of the YAC, I am a student ambassador for my school and a stage manager for my school’s theatre program, which has taught me more about leadership under a stressful environment than I ever could have imagined. I truly believe that my fresh perspective and leadership skills make me a strong candidate for the Youth Advisory Committee. 3 3. What do you believe are issues teens in Dublin are currently dealing with, and how do you think YAC could address these issues? 4. What activities are you currently involved in or will be involved in during the 2020-2021 schoolyear, and will you be able to devote time each month for YAC meetings and activities? 5. How would you get other teens involved in the community, teen events, and City-sponsored activities? 6. Have you recently attended a YAC or other Dublin Commission or City Council meeting? If yes, what wasthemeetingdate and what was the outcome of the item(s) you were interested in? A large issue I have seen in Dublin teens has been the lack of teen-only activities that Dublin offers. I believe that the YAC could address this issue by promoting more outside of school activities and programs for teens. Another issue I have noticed has been the lack of connection between Dublin teens at the public schools and the Dublin teens at private schools (Valley Christian, Quarry Lane, etc), as well as between the homeschooled teens of Dublin. I believe that by promoting teen activities for ALL Dublin youth and teens, the YAC could have a positive impact on these estrangements between Dublin teens. I will be participating in Cross Country, Track, and Varsity Women’s basketball at my school, however, these activities did not have a large interference will my participation in the YAC this year, and I don’t believe they will hinder my ability to participate in the YAC this upcoming year. I will also be in Theatre Tech, which only requires time outside of school during the two tech weeks during the year (November and February). I will also have various inside of school activities, such as being a student ambassador and my entrepreneurship course, but those will also not affect my YAC attendance. I think I will be able to get teens not attending Dublin’s public schools involved with Dublin activities due to personal and school connections. I also have a strong connection with Empower Martial Arts (formally Shir Martial Arts), which gives me access to many Dublin teens and a platform to promote various Dublin activities. Yes, I am a current member of the committee.During the January 22 meeting, volunteers were selected to assist at the St. Patricks Day Festival to raise money for the Dublin Youth Fee Assistance Program 7. Provide at least one letter of recommendation from a non-family member (i.e. employer, counselor, teacher, coach, etc.). The letter of recommendation should be submitted with the application and must be received by the application deadline otherwise the application will be incomplete. 8. A formal interview process for selected applicants may take place. Upload Letter of Recommendation (required). Hollis Carey letter of recommendation.doc 4 Upload 2nd Letter of Recommendation (optional) Field not completed. Application materials must be submitted via this online application form. The application deadline is 5:00 PM, Friday, March 27, 2020. Applications or letters of recommendation will not be accepted after the deadline. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. 1 Henry Siu From: noreply@civicplus.com Sent: Thursday, March 26, 2020 11:54 PM To: PCS Website; Henry Siu Subject: Online Form Submittal: Youth Advisory Committee Application Youth Advisory Committee Application The City of Dublin is looking for enthusiastic middle and high school students who live in Dublin to serve on the City’s Qualifications and General Information -- Dublin Resident -- Enrolled in middle, junior, or high school during the 2020-21 school year -- Application The application is only available online and must be submitted via this online form. Letter of Recommendation Your application must include at least one letter of recommendation from a non-family member (i.e. employer, counselor, teacher, coach, etc.) and must be signed. The letter of recommendation should be submitted with the application and must be received by the application deadline; otherwise, the application will be incomplete. Application Submittal Your completed application must be submitted via this online application form. Application submittals must include the following items: -- Completed Application Form -- At least one Letter of Recommendation Questions Please direct questions to Henry Siu, Recreation Coordinator, at 925-556- 4500 or email First Name Aleena Last Name Imran Street Address City Dublin State CA 2 Zip 94568 Email Address PhoneNumber What school will you attend in the 2020-2021 school year? What grade will you be in during the 2020-2021 school year? 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 YAC? Dublin High School 12th Grade I am extremely passionate about serving in my community and having a say in events and activities that pertain to the youth. Although there are many ways in which I contribute to my community outside of the Youth Advisory Committee, YAC allows me to work with a group of Dublin youth who equally share my passion. I really enjoy the former manner in which all of the Youth Advisory Committee meetings are conducted. Every Youth Advisory Committee meeting follows bylaws which allow its participants to have a clear and organized discussion regarding the community. YAC is extremely important as it gives the youth in Dublin a voice. The main reason I want to be a member of YAC is because I know the importance of having a voice in your community; I want to represent the youth of Dublin in a manner in which everyone’s voice is heard. I have been a Dublin resident for the entirety of my life, allowing me to grow up with much of the Dublin community and create many intricate relationships with the Dublin Youth and I would like to be able to do my part in serving them. A large percentage of the Dublin population is under 18 and I believe that it is extremely important that they are able to take part in programs and activities in Dublin that are tailored towards them. As a member of the youth advisory committee, I will be able to competently represent the Dublin youth and ensure that the activities in Dublin are well known, ensuring that everyone with an interest is able to participate. I would make a strong candidate for the Youth Advisory Committee because I am able to communicate well with others, as I take the time to comprehend the needs of those around me. As a voice of the youth in the community, I feel it is vital for me to be able to listen and communicate with the community in order to represent them. When working in groups and as a leader, I always take into account everyone’s input and opinions when making a decision for a group. I make sure that everyone is represented and no one feels as if they are not 3 3. What do you believe are issues teens in Dublin are currently dealing with, and how do you think YAC could address these issues? being heard. I will, therefore, be able to bridge the gap between the youth of Dublin and City of Dublin government officials At Dublin High School, I have been in the Engineering Academy in which I have worked on numerous innovative group projects. We, as engineers, are always working to better our inventions which require lots of group brainstorming and decision making. This has given me practice stepping up as a leader, organizing diverse thoughts, and coming up with a decision that everyone is passionate about and agrees with. Communication skills are important when it comes to working with any kind of group: be it engineering groups, Youth Advisory Committee, or Dublin Youth as a whole. Another skill I have is being extremely dedicated to all my work, and being able to efficiently juggle several extracurriculars at once. When assigned a certain task, I will work diligently until I have created the best-finished product. I always put forth my best effort and make sure that I am proud of all my work. As a member of the YAC, I will be fully committed to the community and will give the committee my best effort at all times. One issue that teens in Dublin are currently facing is that due to that large amount of students, it is extremely hard to find and take part in the activities and programs they are interested in. With the increasing size of Dublin’s youth comes increasing competition to get into many programs. I feel that this is very unfortunate because it prevents many students from being able to pursue their passions and participate in certain extracurriculars. Along with this many teens are uninformed on a lot of the activities and programs they can join. I personally dealt with this during my freshman year when I was new to Dublin High. I was unsure about what my passions were and what activities I could join outside of school that would allow me to pursue what I am passionate about. Since there are so many students at Dublin high it was very easy for me to lose sight of what my interests were. The YAC could address this issue by publicizing the activities and programs we already have in Dublin. YAC could also take into account the input of Dublin youth and implement new programs and activities that match their passions. I think that it is extremely important for young people to be surrounded by like-minded people and have the opportunity to pursue their ambitions. YAC can ensure that passionate students are able to easily have and find these opportunities. 4. What activities are you currently involved in or will be involved in during the 2020-2021 schoolyear, and I am currently a part of the Dublin High Track and Field team, along with numerous community service clubs on the Dublin High campus: CSF, Interact, and Kids Against Hunger. I also plan on joining DECA in the 2020-2021 school year. These 4 will you be able to devote timeeachmonthfor YAC meetings andactivities? 5. How would you get other teens involved in the community, teen events, and City-sponsored activities? activities have broadened the number of Dublin youth that I get to communicate and create relationships with. I put forth my best effort in all of these extracurriculars because I am passionate about them and enjoy taking part in clubs and teams. I know that I will be able to devote my time to the YAC because I am passionate about having a voice in the events in my community. Along with this, I know how to manage my time; I have been participating in extracurriculars while taking rigorous classes throughout high school and this has taught me to always plan ahead. I create a schedule at the beginning of the week so that I always know what I need to get done and when. This prevents me from forgetting anything and allows me to try my best on all assignments. I participated in the YAC my sophomore year, and by creating a schedule at the beginning of the week I always knew when I had to devote time to which activity. As mentioned in previous responses, I take part in numerous Dublin activities which have allowed me to communicate with a great amount of the Dublin youth. Due to my personal desire to be involved in the community, I already inform many of my peers about Dublin events, however, through the YAC I can help to create activities and programs that are tailored to the passions of the Dublin youth. I know from personal experience that when teens are passionate about something they are more likely to get others involved. I want to be a voice for members of the Dublin youth who feel their opinions are disenfranchised and activities don't match their passions. I want to be able to help students try to figure out what they are passionate about by directing them to activities based upon their personal and niche interests. I believe that the YAC will give me a platform to help more teens get involved in their community on issues they are passionate about. For example, I am passionate about keeping our community clean and am working on creating a club alongside other students this upcoming year surrounding this issue. Being on YAC would provide me a greater platform to give such pressing issues support. Along with this, one challenge of the activities that take place in Dublin is that events and activities that do take place are not publicized enough. In order to get more teens involved in events, the events should be marketed on more teen-friendly platforms like social media or setting up direct text reminders. By publicizing through various digital media channels and utilizing the connections with the Dublin youth I have created through my participation in extracurriculars, I can encourage other teens involved in the community, teen events, and City-sponsored activities. 5 6. Have you recently attended a YAC or other Dublin Commission or City Council meeting? If yes, what wasthemeetingdate and what was the outcome of the item(s) you were interested in? I was a member of the Youth Advisory Committee during the 2018-2019 term and attended all of the meetings of this term. One meeting during this term that especially stuck out to me was on February 27th, 2019 and the committee discussed the recruitment process for the 2019-2020 Youth Advisory Committee and Student Representative to the Parks and Community Services Commission. The outcome of this meeting was discussing reapplication procedures for the current committee and raising awareness about how other Dublin Youth can also apply to join YAC as well. I think the YAC is extremely important, and a really good opportunity for students who want to have a greater say in the activities in their community, such as myself. Due to this, I felt as if discussing the ways the committee could be publicized to offer people the opportunity was important. A major accomplishment of that term of the Youth Advisory Committee was the Youth Grant Program which funded numerous Youth programs in Dublin to support their cause. The Youth Grant is very beneficial as it helps to fund activities that the youth of Dublin are passionate about. General outcomes of these meetings are getting a consensus of what activities and events are taking place in Dublin at the time, and giving personal input on how certain events should occur and what can be changed. I enjoy being able to voice my input and the input of other Dublin youth regarding youth events. 7. Provide at least one letter of recommendation from a non-family member (i.e. employer, counselor, teacher, coach, etc.). The letter of recommendation should be submitted with the application and must be received by the application deadline otherwise the application will be incomplete. 8. A formal interview process for selected applicants may take place. Upload Letter of Recommendation (required). Upload 2nd Letter of Recommendation (optional) YAC Letter of Recommendation 2020 .pdf Field not completed. Application materials must be submitted via this online application form. The application deadline is 5:00 PM, Friday, March 27, 2020. Applications or letters of recommendation will not be accepted after the deadline. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. 1 Henry Siu From: noreply@civicplus.com Sent: Friday, March 27, 2020 10:07 AM To: PCS Website; Henry Siu Subject: Online Form Submittal: Youth Advisory Committee Application Youth Advisory Committee Application The City of Dublin is looking for enthusiastic middle and high school students who live in Dublin to serve on the City’s Qualifications and General Information -- Dublin Resident -- Enrolled in middle, junior, or high school during the 2020-21 school year -- Application The application is only available online and must be submitted via this online form. Letter of Recommendation Your application must include at least one letter of recommendation from a non-family member (i.e. employer, counselor, teacher, coach, etc.) and must be signed. The letter of recommendation should be submitted with the application and must be received by the application deadline; otherwise, the application will be incomplete. Application Submittal Your completed application must be submitted via this online application form. Application submittals must include the following items: -- Completed Application Form -- At least one Letter of Recommendation Questions Please direct questions to Henry Siu, Recreation Coordinator, at 925-556- 4500 or email First Name Kunal Last Name Khaware Street Address City Dublin State CA 2 Zip 94568 Email Address Phone Number What school will you attend in the 2020-2021 school year? What grade will you be in during the 2020-2021 school year? 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 YAC? Quarry Lane School Junior, 11th Grade In my entire lifetime, I have lived in the City of Dublin as a bystander, witnessing the actions and decisions that take place in my community. I want to become a member in the City of Dublin Youth Advisory Committee because I hope to improve the city I have seen grow for the past decade and learn about our city's government. This inspiration stems from my strong desire to live a life of public service, and the Youth Advisory Committee would act as a pivotal foundation to fulfill this goal by helping the youth in the City of Dublin. As an active member of my community, I believe I have significantly absorbed our community's values; therefore, I can accurately represent the youth in the City of Dublin by being a part of the Youth Advisory Committee. Currently, a great deal of political and social discord encompass the lives of many youths, inclining my will to contribute to the Youth Advisory Committee. My primary vision as part of this council would be to apply and discover the importance of collaboration, push for reforms, and understand the responsibility to lead the youth of this city to believe a unifying objective. Becoming a member of the Youth Advisory Committee would provide practical insight and knowledge on being a political leader in our local community which would reflect the change we all strive to gain in our lives. I will serve as a positive and helpful addition to the council by working hard to meet and exceed expectations of myself and of this Council. I am often regarded as a strong leader by many of my peers and teachers; however, I had to acquire this instrumental skill. In my humble opinion, a leader is a subjective term to describe one's ability to command in a certain facet, but it comes with a great amount of prowess and creativity. There are defined traits and attributes that follow the respect and humility of a leader, such as the arts of caring, communicating, organizing, inquiring, open-mindedness, and having a reflective and principled intention, which all create the basis of leadership. I have developed these strengths through a multitude of 3 3. What do you believe are issues teens in Dublin are currently dealing with, and how do you think YAC could address these issues? 4. What activities are you currently involved in or will be involved in during the 2020-2021 schoolyear, and will you be able to devote time each month for YAC meetings and activities? experiences by practicing them every day. This can extend from leading class discussions and seminars to hosting and managing all canvassing and phone-banking events in the Tri- Valley for the 2020 Bernie Sanders Presidential Campaign. I wish to carry on, hone and perfect these skills while being part of the Youth Advisory Committee. I would like to see more implementation of political involvement and opportunity in the youth of this city. As a firm believer in civic engagement and service, I feel it the duty of all youth to partake in a form of community service. I believe that the youth should gain more knowledge about local policies and politics so they can become active contributors in their community. This can be accomplished by incentivizing youth participation and attendance during meetings to gain invaluable input. In addition, I think it is imperative to introduce community workshops to the youth in the City of Dublin, covering a wide variety of topics to help fill the gaps that students may have. For instance, the application of mental health programs, voting education for those who require assistance, and more outreach opportunities for the youth would build a library of resources for the youth to choose from. These educational programs and resources shall be kept readily available and accessible for youth in Dublin. I do not consider myself an omnipotent individual, so I would also like to gauge the interest of the youth in Dublin and the Advisory Committee itself by taking surveys and analyzing an apparatus of data together to create the best integrations in the City of Dublin. I immensely involved myself in a variety of extracurricular activities to gain leadership and social activism experiences. For instance, for the past two years in high school at Quarry Lane, I have had an elected role in Student Council, serving as the Vice-President of Freshman class, and this year, a large presence as the Student Body Publicity Officer, in charge of fundraising and social media efforts. Working in these capacities taught me to be accountable for my duties, spanning from picking up the pizza to sell during lunch, or organizing school-wide rallies or dances. In layman's terms, it is a rewarding experience to help, in any way, shape, or form. Nevertheless, I was exclusively selected as a Head Student Ambassador at my school, where I helped new students adapt to the new academic environment and delivered public speeches and tours to new families. This experience was fruitful as I was able to gregariously welcome guests by providing tours, one-on-one talks, and brief friendly lectures regarding the school’s mission and history. Beyond my academic and co-curricular activities, I do remain politically 4 5. How would you get other teens involved in the community, teen events, and City-sponsored activities? 6. Have you recently attended a YAC or other Dublin Commission or City Council meeting? If yes, what wasthemeetingdate and what was the outcome of the item(s) you were interested in? active in many campaigns, but those are ephemeral based on demand in an election season. I remain diligent in my time management and would like to demonstrate the same energy and passion to the Youth Advisory Committee. I can ardently bring these leadership skills in the Youth Advisory Committee and will actively participate in the council’s agenda to improve the youth’s needs in the City of Dublin. The generation we currently live in is built on a foundation of social media and technological awareness. Thus, I would want to integrate an emphasis on building social media infrastructure in platforms such as Facebook and Instagram. In addition to an increased social media presence, I would focus on more traditional methods of communicating like general word of mouth marketing, flyers, or posters on any hosted communal events. Due to the fact that I attend a private school, many of my peers are unaware of community held events, so with any advertising that takes place, information will be able to reach an entirely new diaspora of students. I believe the premise of creating urgency on topics where students can collaborate, manifest solutions, and have fun in order to instill a more wholesome involvement within the youth in the City of Dublin. In the past, I have attended a Youth Advisory Committee session. On Wednesday, December 11th, 2019, as part of the Quarry Lane Environmental Club, a couple of my peers and I gave a mini-grant presentation to the Youth Advisory Council in efforts of attaining $600 dollars as part of our club's environmental restoration plans in our school. After all presentations ended, the committee generously fulfilled $400 dollars of funding, which we have since utilized. I would personally like to thank the committee members for allocating those funds to our club as they have come in great use for our club projects and ventures. 7. Provide at least one letter of recommendation from a non-family member (i.e. employer, counselor, teacher, coach, etc.). The letter of recommendation should be submitted with the application and must be received by the application deadline otherwise the application will be incomplete. 8. A formal interview process for selected applicants may take place. Upload Letter of Recommendation (required). Upload 2nd Letter of Recommendation (optional) Kunal Khaware Dublin Youth Committee Recommendation Letter Rec. (2).docx Kunal Khaware Reccomendation Letter (2).docx 5 Application materials must be submitted via this online application form. The application deadline is 5:00 PM, Friday, March 27, 2020. Applications or letters of recommendation will not be accepted after the deadline. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. From: noreply@civicplus.com To: PCS Website; Henry Siu Subject: Online Form Submittal: Youth Advisory Committee Application Date: Friday, March 20, 2020 8:01:51 PM Youth Advisory Committee Application The City of Dublin is looking for enthusiastic middle and high school students who live in Dublin to serve on the City’s Youth Advisory Committee (YAC) for the 2020-2021 term, which runs from June 1, 2020 to May 31, 2021. Application deadline is Friday, March 27, 2020, at 5:00 PM. LATE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. Qualifications and General Information -- Dublin Resident -- Enrolled in middle, junior, or high school during the 2020-21 school year -- YAC Information Letter email First Name Logan Last Name Lin Street Address City Dublin State CA Zip 94568 Email Address Phone Number What school will you attend in the 2020- 2021 school year? What grade will you be in during the 2020- 2021 school year? Dublin High School 11 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 YAC? 3. What do you believe are issues teens in Dublin are currently dealing with, and how do you think YAC could address these issues? 4. What activities are you currently involved in or will be involved in during the 2020-2021 school year, and will you be able to devote time each month for YAC meetings and activities? I want to become a member of YAC because I see it as a great opportunity for me to help my community. I have been a Dublin citizens my entire life, and Dublin has given me so many opportunities, I would like to give back to my community in any way possible. Three things; my problem solving, active listening, and teamwork skills. Last summer I had the opportunity to attend the Wharton School of Business for the KWHS( Knowledge at Wharton High School) summer program in the month of July. Two week summer program, learning about entrepreneurship, business management, economics, marketing all from Wharton professors. At the end of the program, my team and had to create a start up. I was the CMO, helped develop ways of outreach to get our idea out into the world. Using my knowledge from what I learned from classes about indirect, direct marketing, target segments and the advertising. But each step of the way we ran into disagreements and bad decision making. I did not always agree with what my team had to say but I still listened to their ideas for our company, and was able to correlate their ideas with mine to hep better the team. Lastly, whenever a problem would hit me, I would think of ways around the problem and never give up. We placed 4th out of 12 teams. The main issues I see around the Dublin community are students not being financially literate and meaningless bullying. I believe YAC could host events about Financial Literacy and it’s importance. Also, I know bullying seems like a very repetitive subject, but it is something I am passionate for because I’ve been bullied before because I was an Asian playing baseball with an all white team. Kids nowadays make fun of others without care and they just laugh. Yet they don’t realize they are hurting others, in more ways they can imagine. I think a bullying campaign would be a great idea, especially if it affiliated with the City of Dublin. Have gatherings for students who have experienced bullying and possibly have presentations for ways to prevent bullying at local schools. 1. The Dublin Shield; Business Editor; Created business column for school newsletter related to financial and other business aspects. This online platform was a beneficial resource for students at DHS as well schools in the East Bay. Interviewed with business professionals from Merrill Lynch Corp, to get their opinion of the importance of personal finance. The magazine also included references from college counselors about saving for college. As well as how local businesses are being affected by environmental factors. 2. Dublin Financial Literacy: Financial Literacy and Leadership Initiative was a project I co-founded and served as Club President. The goal of this project was to educate the next generation of students with a better idea about personal finance. So later in the future students are more capable of making better money habits. Giving presentations to over 100 middle schoolers in the AVID program from Fallon and Wells Middle school, about better money habits. As well as hosting Investment Competitions on a virtual stock exchange so students at Dublin High could learn about Investing and the S&P 500. 3. Choir Club; Always had a passion for singing. It was a good way to escape stress and have fun. I founded the choir club, as president I reached out to senior centers, veteran shelters, and doctor offices for cancer patients and was able to setup events where we would sing songs to help put a smile on their faces. Also, had school gatherings during the year, as it was a good way for students to take a break from school and try something new that could help their stress levels. 4. Dublin High School ASB Leadership; As a school Ambassador, I would welcome students and parents on check-in weekend, helping new arrivals feel at home. Provide tours of the local area showing students the best places to shop, eat and have fun. Support with hosting and organising social events. Encourage students to get involved in events and activities. Did an event with my leadership group leading an event for incoming freshman giving them a tour around campus and providing them with a brief presentation about life at DHS. 5. Sports; I play two sports, baseball and football. 2 years of both sports so far. 6. Economics; Vice President and Economics Club Captain of lower division team. Taught lower class men about economics and had the economics teacher at our school give lectures personally for our club. The purpose of the Economics Club is to provide students with a chance to debate and further develop their understanding of economic and business issues and how they relate to the world at large. We accomplished this goal through meetings, debates, and competitions. Competed in National Economics Challenge with my team. 7. CSF: Member of CSF for all 2 years of High School. 8. Dublin Mayors Council: Member and Co-project manager for Financial Literacy 9. Speech and Debate; Speech Captain: Competed in competitions, was mostly focused on speech and did debate occasionally. Taught students interested in speech about the little things they need to know at competitions in order for them to succeed. 10. DECA; Member and Competitor; Competed in DECA Competition at Amador Valley placed 3rd out of 40 Participants in marketing. As well as placed 2nd for team decision making at Dublin High Competition. 5. How would you get other teens involved in the community, teen events, and City- sponsored activities? 6. Have you recently attended a YAC or other Dublin Commission or City Council meeting? If yes, what was the meeting date and what was the outcome of the item(s) you were interested in? I will make it my priority. I promise! Thank you for your consideration Being the outgoing person I am I would go up to students at my school, start conversation tell them about events happening in the community and why it can be beneficial for them. Post upcoming events on my social media, since nowadays teens are on their phones 24/7. Since I am apart of the leadership program at DHS, I could talk to my leadership teacher who makes announcements everyday on the school system and have him announce upcoming events the City of Dublin is hosting. I also write for the Dublin Shield, and can talk to my Chief of staff about writing an article about upcoming events. Dublin Mayors Council Meeting. Date; 11/2/19 Saturday and 8/18/19 Sunday Talked about projects for the upcoming year and the goals we were going to accomplish. Sorry if I submitted two forms. 7. Provide at least one letter of recommendation from a non-family member (i.e. employer, counselor, teacher, coach, etc.). The letter of recommendation should be submitted with the application and must be received by the application deadline otherwise the application will be incomplete. 8. A formal interview process for selected applicants may take place. Upload Letter of Recommendation (required). Upload 2nd Letter of Recommendation (optional) 4A339EA9-34BE-4E0F-B38A-690F2851A5DD.jpeg Field not completed. Application materials must be submitted via this online application form. The application deadline is 5:00 PM, Friday, March 27, 2020. Applications or letters of recommendation will not be accepted after the deadline. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. 1 Henry Siu From: noreply@civicplus.com Sent: Monday, March 23, 2020 8:43 PM To: PCS Website; Henry Siu Subject: Online Form Submittal: Youth Advisory Committee Application Youth Advisory Committee Application The City of Dublin is looking for enthusiastic middle and high school students who live in Dublin to serve on the City’s Qualifications and General Information -- Dublin Resident -- Enrolled in middle, junior, or high school during the 2020-21 school year -- Application The application is only available online and must be submitted via this online form. Letter of Recommendation Your application must include at least one letter of recommendation from a non-family member (i.e. employer, counselor, teacher, coach, etc.) and must be signed. The letter of recommendation should be submitted with the application and must be received by the application deadline; otherwise, the application will be incomplete. Application Submittal Your completed application must be submitted via this online application form. Application submittals must include the following items: -- Completed Application Form -- At least one Letter of Recommendation Questions Please direct questions to Henry Siu, Recreation Coordinator, at 925-556- 4500 or email First Name Romal Last Name Mitr Street Address City Dublin State California 2 Zip 94568 Email Address Phone Number What school will you attend in the 2020-2021 school year? What grade will you be in during the 2020-2021 school year? 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 YAC? The Quarry Lane School 10th grade As a young girl living in Dublin, CA, it is imperative that I strive to better my community, whether it is through my school or on a city-wide platform. The Youth Advisory Committee is a venue in which I can voice my opinions/ideas and foster a sense of community spirit. Advocating for what I believe in and organizing events, I can indirectly enhance the Dublin community to make it a more accepting and vibrant place to live in for young adults. I would love to not only appreciate, but also sustain diverse viewpoints that can be taken into consideration to lead a positive impact in our Dublin community. Giving back to my community and volunteering has always been a passion of mine because it allows me to connect with the youth. By listening to their problems and proposing solutions, I discovered a method to understand the community around me and actively engage with the people. The Youth Advisory Committee allows for me to acquire more knowledge and gain exposure towards the various issues facing teens in Dublin, equipping me with a unique lens to view the world. Constantly striving to make a mark in my community, I am in an eternal pursuit to improve and advance the city of Dublin. By being observant and identifying key obstacles in the community, I am able to work towards a long-term effective solution for these problems that can be upheld for years to come. Aside from bringing my ideas to the table, I am an extremely open-minded member of the Dublin community. Always looking for new adventures and experiences, I am fond of trying new things and incorporating everyone’s ideas. I enjoy working in group settings and appreciate team members’ inputs, believing that the best results are often reached through a collaborative effort. My essence is characterized with the “4 C-adjectives”: 3 3. What do you believe are issues teens in Dublin are currently dealing with, and how do you think YAC could address these issues? 4. What activities are you currently involved in or will be involved in during the 2020-2021 schoolyear, and will you be able to devote time each month for YAC meetings and activities? Competent, Confident, Credible and Committed. In addition, I bring in a whirlwind of positivity and unbridled enthusiasm that can uplift and energize city events. Since I am a student at the Quarry Lane School, I can facilitate the clear and effective delivery of information back to the student body through announcements and flyers. 1) One prominent issue that currently faces the teens in Dublin is the plastic pollution throughout our city. Although Dublin has implemented many programs to reduce the amount of plastic accumulation, such as introducing composting in most places, the environment can be further preserved by taking some simple yet innovative steps. The Youth Advisory Committee could implement a program to ensure that all teens are educated about the importance of clean-up efforts so that we can all join together in solidarity to become active stewards of our planet. In addition, Dublin’s YAC could use the concept of ‘plogging’ to encourage the protection of our planet. Plogging is the combination of jogging and picking up litter, a way to encourage both environmental awareness and physical activity for all community members. The Youth Advisory Committee could popularize this as a unique and interactive method to feel a part of and improve the Dublin community. 2) Anti-drug campaign that promotes awareness about the paramount importance of not using drugs. Drug usage has become a prevalent problem especially in our Dublin community. Since YAC is comprised of fellow teens in the community, our opinions in anti-drug campaign can resonate better with peers and make them more receptive to changing their perspective against drug use. YAC could champion a city- wide, week-long anti-drug movement to sway public opinion against the use of drugs and guide teens towards the right path to success. As an integral member of my school’s Environmental Club, I actively participate in various projects such as clean-up efforts, implementing rain gardens throughout the school campus, and organizing several environmental workshops. Also, I am an advocate for the currently under-represented rare disease community as I believe that these patients have a story to share and deserve to be heard. As a part of my role as an advocate, I have used my passion for moviemaking and editing to create a documentary to spread this message of hope and raise awareness about the current situation. Next year, I will continue to further my reach in the rare disease community and possibly create more documentaries to share this message. 4 5. How would you get other teens involved in the community, teen events, and City-sponsored activities? 6. Have you recently attended a YAC or other Dublin Commission or City Council meeting? If yes, what wasthemeetingdate and what was the outcome of the item(s) you were interested in? I will certainly be able to devote time for YAC activities and meetings each month. I am skilled at time management, and my organization skills will help me organize my schedule on a daily basis and make sure that I prioritize YAC. If, at any point in time, any of my extracurricular activities after-school clashes with a YAC meeting or event, I will make it a point to prioritize YAC as it is a long-term commitment that I am extremely passionate about. As an active and intrepid community member, I would be able to effectively involve other teens in the local activities in Dublin put on by the city and the Youth Advisory Committee. Considering the reach available to me through social media, I would raise awareness about these events and encourage participation on my various social media platforms. In fact, I have created numerous Snapchat filters showcasing Dublin’s proud heritage. In addition, I can encourage the students and teens at my school to attend by discussing these events at school-wide assemblies and by obtaining permission to hang up posters/fliers about them around the school campus. I will advertise these events with enthusiasm and ensure that teens will not only attend these events, but also participate in them with substantial involvement so that they can engage more with the community. Since I am currently a member of Dublin’s Youth Advisory Committee, I have attended all of the meetings from the beginning of this year’s term. During every meeting, I attempt to voice my opinions and thoughts during the sessions and receive input on my ideas. The last meeting that was the held was the February YAC meeting on Wednesday, February 26th. In this meeting, we discussed the various end of the term goals that we hope to accomplish this year, such as putting on the St. Patrick’s Day Fair and the Easter Eggstravaganza. In addition, we talked about the Youth Advisory Committee Annual Report Presentation and considered the highlights from this year’s YAC term. Additionally, I successfully led the presentation to secure the Youth Mini Grant and obtained funds for my school’s Environmental Club to conduct our large-scale cleanup efforts and Earth Day Celebration. This presentation was given to YAC in December. 7. Provide at least one letter of recommendation from a non-family member (i.e. employer, counselor, teacher, coach, etc.). The letter of recommendation should be submitted with the application and must be received by the application deadline otherwise the application will be incomplete. 5 8. A formal interview process for selected applicants may take place. Upload Letter of Recommendation (required). Upload 2nd Letter of Recommendation (optional) Romal Mitr - Recommendation Letter.docx Field not completed. Application materials must be submitted via this online application form. The application deadline is 5:00 PM, Friday, March 27, 2020. Applications or letters of recommendation will not be accepted after the deadline. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. 1 Henry Siu From: noreply@civicplus.com Sent: Friday, March 27, 2020 4:48 PM To: PCS Website; Henry Siu Subject: Online Form Submittal: Youth Advisory Committee Application Youth Advisory Committee Application The City of Dublin is looking for enthusiastic middle and high school students who live in Dublin to serve on the City’s Qualifications and General Information -- Dublin Resident -- Enrolled in middle, junior, or high school during the 2020-21 school year -- Application The application is only available online and must be submitted via this online form. Letter of Recommendation Your application must include at least one letter of recommendation from a non-family member (i.e. employer, counselor, teacher, coach, etc.) and must be signed. The letter of recommendation should be submitted with the application and must be received by the application deadline; otherwise, the application will be incomplete. Application Submittal Your completed application must be submitted via this online application form. Application submittals must include the following items: -- Completed Application Form -- At least one Letter of Recommendation Questions Please direct questions to Henry Siu, Recreation Coordinator, at 925-556- 4500 or email First Name Harsimar Last Name Kaur Street Address City Dublin State California 2 Zip 94568 Email Address Phone Number What school will you attend in the 2020-2021 school year? What grade will you be in during the 2020-2021 school year? 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 YAC? Dublin High School Junior The Dublin Youth Advisory Committee is a powerful platform that serves to benefit youth throughout this city, in every aspect possible. As someone who has already spent a year serving as a Commissioner on this Council, I have witnessed and contributed to the incredible projects that the YAC has accomplished, as well as their inspiring outcomes. For instance, the Dublin Mini Grant proved to be an extraordinary opportunity for the youth of Dublin to earn funds for whatever initiative they might have been planning. Knowing that I played a role in allocating funds to projects being implemented by my fellow students in Dublin made me feel like I was fulfilling a purpose. I have always been passionate about the service of others, and the Youth Advisory Committee offered me the opportunity to continue my service on a citywide scale, something which I have felt honored to do. My greatest asset to YAC is the fact that I already have prior experience on this commission, and in the one year that I have served, I believe that I have proven myself to be someone enthusiastic and passionate to serve the City of Dublin. I am the only Committee member on the Dublin Benefit Concert Subcommittee, showing my level of commitment and dedication to YAC as a whole. Furthermore, I am a member of the Alameda County of Education Youth Advisory Board, where we organized a conference at UC Berkeley to educate thousands of attendees on Tobacco Use Prevention and Education. Working to establish such an event taught me many crucial skills, s uch as the importance of teamwork, effective communication, problem-solving, leadership and many more. Without using these skills and more, our YAB would have never been able to pull off this incredibly successful conference. I was also the President of the Dublin Climate is Real organization, and was the head organizer of the Dublin Climate Strike last September, where my team and I lead over 70+ 3 3. What do you believe are issues teens in Dublin are currently dealing with, and how do you think YAC could address these issues? students and adults from the Dublin High campus to the City Council. With a panel of 6 speakers, including Councilmember Jean Josey, we stressed the importance of climate action and how we need to act before it becomes far too late. In order for this strike to be achieved, it was essential that I learned how to network with organizations and other individuals who could help me plan such an event. I reached out to the Sunrise Movement Hubs in the Bay Area (ie: San Ramon and Fremont), who were planning similar strikes in their region, as well as the Dublin Police Department, Parks and Recreation Services, and City Council. We asked local businesses and community members to donate supplies and funds for the strike, and arranged for all the equipment needed in a very short period of time. Coordinating such an event required not only relentless dedication and taking initiative, but also excellent networking, communication, and problem-solving skills, because this was certainly not a smooth journey. As a member of YAC, I plan to use all of these skills that I have acquired and strengthened over the past year---to help Dublin and its youth at every opportunity possible. Many Dublin youth are constantly under mental strain and pressure, whether that be from absurdly high expectations to do well in school while joining multiple extracurriculars and playing a sport-- all to get into college; or even simply from familial circumstances that are not in their control. While Dublin High School has made great strides in caring for their students’ mental health by opening a Wellness Center this past year, many students are afraid to go and use the facilities available due to the fact that they cannot conceal their identities. Anonymity would be a powerful tool and would help urge students to reach out for help if they need it. As a part of YAC next year, I would propose to start a mental health initiative, where the YAC creates an online platform, through social media or a website, allowing students or troubled youth to open up about their personal issues or mental health problems anonymously and be able to get advice in return. YAC can work to link this platform to the qualified counselors who are a part of the Dublin High Wellness Center, allowing safe and effective communication for all. Another issue that Dublin teens have been facing is the usage of vapes and other electronic tobacco products, which has grown so widespread that it is essentially an epidemic. While I am proud to say that the Dublin City Council has passed an ordinance banning the sales of tobacco flavored products--one which Peer Educators, including myself, spoke about in front of the City Council--it still does not deter from the fact that adolescents still wish to use such products, and would not 4 4. What activities are you currently involved in or will be involved in during the 2020-2021 schoolyear, and will you be able to devote time each month for YAC meetings and activities? 5. How would you get other teens involved in the community, teen events, and City-sponsored activities? hesitate if they have manage to gain access. While the ordinance has made it more difficult for teens to reach these products, they can still drive and buy these products from cities such as San Ramon, who have banned the use of such products, but not their sale. The only way to prevent students from wanting to buy and use these products is to thoroughly educate them on the effects of it (not the very vague unit included in the 9th grade health curriculum). The YAC can organize presentations for students at Dublin High School and the surrounding middle schools, whether through a virtual setting or in person. Such an initiative would greatly help Dublin and its students get rid of the vaping epidemic once and for all. As previously mentioned, I am a member of the Alameda Country Office of Education Youth Advisory Committee, and will continue to be so for the upcoming year. I am also the President of the organization Climate Change is Real, as well as an ambassador for the environmental justice movement “This is Zero Hour”. I am also the Vice Chair for the Tri-Valley Sikh Center Youth Board, which is a community organization dedicated to the cultural education of youth, as well as volunteerism and service. I have applied to be a writer for the Defiant Magazine next year, an international movement that related to social justice and youth activism. Furthermore, I will continue to be a part of Competitive Speech and Debate, as a participant in both Lincoln-Douglas and Congressional style debate, and an avid member of Model United Nations. Despite all the activities that I am a part of, I have made time for the Youth Advisory Committee this past year, attending nearly every meeting and even most events that we plan outside of meetings. I am highly passionate and very committed to YAC, and will continue to be so if I am reselected as a Commissioner on the committee. A very efficient strategy that I implemented as I served this year on the Youth Advisory Committee was the use of digital platforms to spread the events that we had organized, as well as hanging up physical fliers around the Dublin High campus. As a part of the Dublin Benefit Concert Subcommittee, I posted regarding the event on my personal social media multiple times, and talked to many teachers, asking them to mention it to their students. I even reached out to teams at Dublin High such as Avani, and Haydn GoSeek, asking them to apply for the Benefit Concert. Other methods used could be to create a segment for the video bulletin at Dublin High by contacting Mr. D’Ambrosio, as well as placing any event on the announcements by filling out the announcement form for Mr. Frazier in the office. 5 6. Have you recently attended a YAC or other Dublin Commission or City Council meeting? If yes, what wasthemeetingdate and what was the outcome of the item(s) you were interested in? Through simple networking and communication, we could easily spread the message to students in Dublin regarding any event or fundraiser we may have planned, and incentivize them to attend and become involved in such activities. As a member of the Youth Advisory Committee I have attended all recent meetings, the most recent one on February 26th, 2020, regarding the recruitment for the 2020-2021 YAC term, as well as the annual YAC presentation in front of the City Council. 7. Provide at least one letter of recommendation from a non-family member (i.e. employer, counselor, teacher, coach, etc.). The letter of recommendation should be submitted with the application and must be received by the application deadline otherwise the application will be incomplete. 8. A formal interview process for selected applicants may take place. Upload Letter of Recommendation (required). Upload 2nd Letter of Recommendation (optional) Ltr for H Saini - Dublin Youth Committee.pdf Field not completed. Application materials must be submitted via this online application form. The application deadline is 5:00 PM, Friday, March 27, 2020. Applications or letters of recommendation will not be accepted after the deadline. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. 1 Henry Siu From: noreply@civicplus.com Sent: Monday, March 23, 2020 2:47 PM To: PCS Website; Henry Siu Subject: Online Form Submittal: Youth Advisory Committee Application Youth Advisory Committee Application The City of Dublin is looking for enthusiastic middle and high school students who live in Dublin to serve on the City’s Qualifications and General Information -- Dublin Resident -- Enrolled in middle, junior, or high school during the 2020-21 school year -- Application The application is only available online and must be submitted via this online form. Letter of Recommendation Your application must include at least one letter of recommendation from a non-family member (i.e. employer, counselor, teacher, coach, etc.) and must be signed. The letter of recommendation should be submitted with the application and must be received by the application deadline; otherwise, the application will be incomplete. Application Submittal Your completed application must be submitted via this online application form. Application submittals must include the following items: -- Completed Application Form -- At least one Letter of Recommendation Questions Please direct questions to Henry Siu, Recreation Coordinator, at 925-556- 4500 or email First Name Anay Last Name Sharma Street Address City Dublin State CA 2 Zip 94568 Email Address PhoneNumber What school will you attend in the 2020-2021 school year? Fallon Middle School What grade will you be in 7 during the 2020-2021 school year? 1. Why do you want to become a member of the City of Dublin Youth Advisory Committee (YAC)? Dublin is the city I have lived in for the majority of my life. Dublin has done so much for many people in this city, including me. The city built parks, houses, stores, even a water park. We have been using these facilities, but can sometimes forget to give back to the community to pay it back. I have participated in many community events such as the: Picnic Flix, Splatter, Spring Eggstravaganza, Shamrock 5k Run, Tree lighting Ceremony, Breakfast with Santa, and Dublin Farmers’ Market. My family is really big on volunteering and that’s what inspired me to get started and developed my passion for it. Because of them, I think: ‘I will try contributing to the city every year’. I started volunteering at the Dublin Library and during Dublin Pride Week. I want our city to thrive like it always has, and it needs people who are devoted to it like me to make the right choices that impact the community. YAC is the perfect committee because it lets the youth take leadership and make choices that benefit the youth of the society. I love our city and just want to make it better. Along with my personal experiences, my sister, Mihika Sharma, was on the committee last year, and told me about the decisions she got to make through this position. She told me about meetings where she got to decide which organizations in the city get the grant money, and how the committee voted on and talked about huge decisions like this. I want to have a more active role as a citizen of Dublin, and would love to be part of decisions like this one. I also enjoy volunteering and want to inspire more student participation by volunteering at the city youth events. My sister told me about a volunteering event that she enjoyed, at the Tree Lighting Ceremony, and I think it would be fun to do with some of my friends. I have been a leader in other aspects of my life, such as in cricket and as part of my school. Now, I would like to improve and impact my community in the best way possible. YAC is the perfect way for me to do so. 3 2. What skills do you possess that would make you a strong candidate for the YAC? 3. What do you believe are issues teens in Dublin are currently dealing with, and how do you think YAC could address these issues? 4. What activities are you currently involved in or will be involved in during the I am a very well-rounded person because I’m a quick learner, social, and a fair team player. I am currently doing a computer class on Python. One day, I want to set up the website and online tools for Dublin’s YAC chapter. I’m a very energetic person and I love playing sports and showing my talent on the playing field. Inspired by Greta Thunburg, I created the Zero Plastic Club along with a friend and am currently serving as the Vice President. We applied for YAC Grant to get some funding for our club last fall. At Fallon Middle School our goal was to make people aware that we can make the world last longer. I’m great at fundraising and organizing events as I led a fundraiser for Outdoor Education at Dougherty Elementary last year. We raised over one thousand dollars. I’m a leader because I have been the student council representative for my class since second grade and I like being a part of decisions that have an impact on the community. I feel like I am one of the best candidates for this committee who has the potential to contribute and learn at the same time. - Bullying. A word that’s thrown out a lot. Based on StopBullying.gov, “bullying” really means to intentionally hurt someone physically, verbally, or on the internet repetitively. YAC can invite the youth of our city to talk about bullying(what it is, prevention, how to stop yourself from bullying,etc) through events that are fun and educational at the same time. - Another very common teenage issue is stress. People are often afraid to talk about what they feel on the inside, so YAC can hold some social circles for the youngsters to talk about their feelings and make them comfortable. - Many kids are missing out on opportunities to be social because they have too many commitments. YAC can invite kids in this situation to meet with each other and talk about their problems, because the people with the same lifestyle understand each other more. YAC is the perfect opportunity to make other kids feel included and create opportunities for all kinds of people in the community. - Many kids have a low self - esteem. YAC can have monthly gatherings, so people feeling down can express themselves. They can all practice making positive affirmations about themselves, and can talk about their issues. I think that it is important to make our community stronger, and this is a way we can do that by making everyone feel included in it. I’m currently doing a sport called cricket and it’s one of my favorite things to do. I also participate in tae kwon do, but I 4 2020-2021 schoolyear, and will you be able to devote time each month for YAC meetings and activities? 5. How would you get other teens involved in the community, teen events, and City-sponsored activities? 6. Have you recently attended a YAC or other Dublin Commission or City Council meeting? If yes, what wasthemeetingdate and what was the outcome of the item(s) you were interested in? know that YAC meetings are on Wednesday nights, which is why I will make sure that none of my practices for both activities are on those nights. Other than this, I have no after- school activities that will take up my time. I will devote myself to the YAC meetings and activities because I develop a passion for everything I start doing, and I already have an interest in community service. - We can get teens involved in community events by advertising more (ie.email, flyers, creating a website, etc.). These advertisements can have a catchy visual, slogan, and fun activities. Usually kids (like me) like awards and we could have something small for everyone who comes. I think people will want to come if their friends are coming too, so if we get people to start coming to these events, then they can gain a lot of participation quickly. - We can also have events for problems or ideas relevant to an average teen’s life. We can advertise these events at popular places that teens go to, and have restaurant fundraisers or bondings at these places. It’s important to create events that teens want to go to, which is why we should start by asking them what they are interested in. - We should also make the YAC a more prominent organization in the youth’s eyes. We should become more visible in the public eye, like by having booths at events like Dublin Pride, the Farmer’s Market, and more. It’s important that we talk to the youth and get them more involved this way, and make them realize what a great organization the YAC is. Yes, I attended the Dublin City Council meeting in June 2019 to watch my sister receive the Grand Prize Essay Winner award for Dublin Pride. I also got to see a presentation of all of the great work done by our community as part of Pride week. I've also attended various Dublin School Board meetings about topics like increasing pay for the DTA and building a second high school. 7. Provide at least one letter of recommendation from a non-family member (i.e. employer, counselor, teacher, coach, etc.). The letter of recommendation should be submitted with the application and must be received by the application deadline otherwise the application will be incomplete. 8. A formal interview process for selected applicants may take place. Upload Letter of Recommendation (required). Mar-19-09-54-2020.pdf 5 Upload 2nd Letter of Recommendation (optional) 2nd Letter of Recommendation.pdf Application materials must be submitted via this online application form. The application deadline is 5:00 PM, Friday, March 27, 2020. Applications or letters of recommendation will not be accepted after the deadline. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. 1 Henry Siu From: noreply@civicplus.com Sent: Friday, March 20, 2020 2:01 PM To: PCS Website; Henry Siu Subject: Online Form Submittal: Youth Advisory Committee Application Youth Advisory Committee Application The City of Dublin is looking for enthusiastic middle and high school students who live in Dublin to serve on the City’s Qualifications and General Information -- Dublin Resident -- Enrolled in middle, junior, or high school during the 2020-21 school year -- Application The application is only available online and must be submitted via this online form. Letter of Recommendation Your application must include at least one letter of recommendation from a non-family member (i.e. employer, counselor, teacher, coach, etc.) and must be signed. The letter of recommendation should be submitted with the application and must be received by the application deadline; otherwise, the application will be incomplete. Application Submittal Your completed application must be submitted via this online application form. Application submittals must include the following items: -- Completed Application Form -- At least one Letter of Recommendation Questions Please direct questions to Henry Siu, Recreation Coordinator, at 925-556- 4500 or email First Name Khushi Last Name Sharma Street Address City Dublin State California 2 Zip 94568 Email Address Phone Number What school will you attend in the 2020-2021 school year? What grade will you be in during the 2020-2021 school year? 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 YAC? Dublin High School 10th I want to be a part of the City of Dublin Youth Advisory Committee to be able to make a change in our community. Especially because our society is changing and a lot of changes for the youth come with that. We are especially going through a difficult time right now and I feel like this is an important time for our youth to step up and spread awareness. At this time the youth is also confused and I believe that I can help lead the way. I want to be a part of helping promote good change and empower the youth of our community. I also want to be able to be a role model for younger youth and be a representative of the older youth. I believe that earning a leadership role in our community would be a huge honor and I could do the role justice. I possess many skills that could make me a strong candidate for the YAC and that will ultimately help our community. My skills consist of patience, confidence, influence, organize, speak clearly, convey, teach, support, explain, and many more. My social skills are very developed and very useful. I am an instructor at my martial arts dojo and have experience teaching and working with kids of all age levels. This really helps develop my skills in many areas. For example, I have a lot of patience from dealing with younger children who at times can have difficulty understanding instructions. I can speak clearly and get my point across in a clear, but polite way, which I believe is an important communication skill to have. I am very organized and punctual as well, so I will be on time for every meeting and know what is happening. I am also very reliable and can be counted on whenever help is needed. I also believe in influence over authority, meaning, I can lead people in a way that is not aggressive and lead them in the right direction where they feel comfortable. I believe that these skills can help the committee. 3 3. What do you believe are issues teens in Dublin are currently dealing with, and how do you think YAC could address these issues? 4. What activities are you currently involved in or will be involved in during the 2020-2021 schoolyear, and will you be able to devote time each month for YAC meetings and activities? I believe that one of the main issues that teens in Dublin are currently dealing with is stress from schools. They have to deal with stress from school, such as getting good grades, stress from extracurricular activities, such as sports or clubs, and even stress from home, which brings me to the next issue, pressure from parents. Parents can pressure kids to do what they want, and maybe push them into things that they don't want to do. This constant oversight from parents can burn kids out and make them feel confused. I believe one way to help teens is to hold meetings where they can take a break from all of their stress by hanging out with others who have some of the same issues as them and can relate to them. We can also teach kids how to balance activities and how they can talk to their parents about how they feel because I know a lot of students don't know how to or are too scared. Another issue that teens face is toxicity. Sometimes they get stuck in a toxic environment that constantly makes them feel like they are not enough and I believe the main reason is because of advanced classes. Now, don't get me wrong, advanced classes are a great way for advanced students to strive to achieve their goals and enrich themselves with new learning that excites them. This is what advanced classes were meant to be, but now they are evolving into a toxic environment. Everything is a constant competition and students are made fun of for not being in regular classes, even though they are right where they are supposed to be. This toxicity can damage their self-esteem and can lead to mental health issues and I have seen this personally with some of my closest friends. I believe that advanced classes shouldn't be used as leverage to make fun of non-advanced students. A solution to this is to explain to both students and parents that it is okay to be in regular classes because they are where they are supposed to be and there is nothing wrong with that. If I was to be accepted into the Youth Advisory Committee I could suggest many solutions to many more issues and be a great helping hand. Currently, I am involved in many activities, my main ones being martial arts, dance, and school clubs. In school I am involved with several clubs, the main ones being Peer Educators and Interact. In Peer Educators, we are focused on raising awareness about drugs and substance abuse for the youth. I already get to interact with our community's youth a lot through this club. Interact is a service club where I get an opportunity to give back to the community which I love to do. I am also involved in dance, I've been dancing since I was young and it is a stress reliever for me. And my main activity is martial arts. I am a teacher at my martial arts dojo and get to work with kids. I love doing it because I get to be a leader and a role model for 4 tons of kids. I will definitely be able to devote time to this committee every month because my schedule is very flexible. I also am very committed to serving the community and to whatever I do, which is why I will most definitely be able to devote time for this. I was also previously on the YAC and am familiar with the commitment. 5. How would you get other teens involved in the community, teen events, and City-sponsored activities? 6. Have you recently attended a YAC or other Dublin Commission or City Council meeting? If yes, what wasthemeetingdate and what was the outcome of the item(s) you were interested in? I would get other teens involved in the community, teen events, and City-sponsored activities in many ways. One main way is through social media, I am very involved in social media and could spread awareness for events through my social media. I can also talk to many service clubs throughout school and have them encourage their club members to join. If community service hours were offered I believe we would have a huge turnout of the youth. I am also willing to go and talk to people and have them spread the message that way. I have not recently attended a YAC or other Dublin Commission or City Council meeting. However, I was a part of the YAC previously and am familiar with how the meetings are run and what topics are discussed. I do not remember the date of the last meeting exactly, as it was a while ago, but I do know that I was very interested and loved being a part of the YAC previously. 7. Provide at least one letter of recommendation from a non-family member (i.e. employer, counselor, teacher, coach, etc.). The letter of recommendation should be submitted with the application and must be received by the application deadline otherwise the application will be incomplete. 8. A formal interview process for selected applicants may take place. Upload Letter of Recommendation (required). Upload 2nd Letter of Recommendation (optional) Fallon Letterhead.pdf Field not completed. Application materials must be submitted via this online application form. The application deadline is 5:00 PM, Friday, March 27, 2020. Applications or letters of recommendation will not be accepted after the deadline. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. From: noreply@civicplus.com To: PCS Website; Henry Siu Subject: Online Form Submittal: Youth Advisory Committee Application Date: Friday, March 27, 2020 5:00:06 PM Youth Advisory Committee Application The City of Dublin is looking for enthusiastic middle and high school students who live in Dublin to serve on the City’s Youth Advisory Committee (YAC) for the 2020-2021 term, which runs from June 1, 2020 to May 31, 2021. Application deadline is Friday, March 27, 2020, at 5:00 PM. LATE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. Qualifications and General Information -- Dublin Resident -- Enrolled in middle, junior, or high school during the 2020-21 school year -- YAC Information Letter email First Name Sri Manasa Last Name Jandhyala Street Address City Dublin State CA Zip 94568 Email Address Phone Number What school will you attend in the 2020- 2021 school year? What grade will you be in during the 2020- 2021 school year? Dublin High School 11th grade 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 YAC? 3. What do you believe are issues teens in Dublin are currently dealing with, and how do you think YAC could address these issues? I want to become a member of the city of Dublin Youth Advisory Committee because I want to give back to our Dublin. Dublin and its people have offered me a lot of opportunities. I was a student who moved to Dublin a day after my eighth-grade graduation, and the move itself was very stressful for my family and me. Considering this and the fact I was about to become a freshman in high school, without knowing anybody, I became very stressed, nervous, and lonely. However, on my first day of high school, I was able to meet new people and become friends. I was very grateful for the welcoming and accepting nature of my teachers, and the other students. But it was not only our school faculty but also Dublin's people. This city not only accepted my family and me but also our traditions and customs and no one ever judged us for our traditions. Thus I want to give back to this city, preserving and continuing its customs and traditions. I also want to help incorporate other customs and traditions into our city so that our city could be more diverse and welcome everybody. Each project has small steps to finish it and it needs a project manager/ leader who can analyze their team's strengths and weaknesses, and then plan a project in small, manageable tasks, suitable to the team's strengths. I am just the person; I analyze, discuss, and understand my team's strengths and weaknesses and then divide the project in a way which fits excellently for my team's strength, but still give them some difficult tasks so that my teammates and myself can advance and improve our skills. I am also willing to challenge myself to not only improve myself but help others improve. I am certified in a three-dimensional modeling software called Autodesk Inventor, so I can design and simulate three-dimensional objects for any of our projects requiring physical building so that the entire team would have an idea of how the project design will look before actually buliding or design pitching. I can also work with other applications such as iMovie, Google Slides, and Microsoft Powerpoint. Other than just technical literacy, I am also a skilled presenter, my presentational style is interactive with the audience and keeps the audience interested. I am also quick on my feet, for example, in one of my major school projects, one of the audience members asked a question my team was not expecting, but I was effortlessly able to think of a true and convincing answer. I believe that Dublin teens are stressed in aspects of their social life, health, and academic career. Though as repetitive as this may sound, it is a truly important issue because too much stress can lead to heart problems and other health-related problems. There is a saying, "nature understands"; I believe the best way YAC could address teen stress is to have our teens be more involved with nature, with activities such as planting, gardening. YAC could also have some planter boxes or a garden, and on certain days every month, YAC can have "tend/ garden to the garden" day, so that teens who like gardening can come and do 4. What activities are you currently involved in or will be involved in during the 2020-2021 school year, and will you be able to devote time each month for YAC meetings and activities? 5. How would you get other teens involved in the community, teen events, and City- sponsored activities? 6. Have you recently attended a YAC or other Dublin Commission or City Council meeting? If yes, what was the meeting date and what was the outcome of the item(s) you were interested in? some light gardening. YAC can also have other activities such as teen hiking, where teens, and their families, can hike together in our regional parks. With the planting activities, the city will also look more beautiful and welcoming. I am currently involved in flute, VEX Robotics, French Club. I volunteer at the Chabot Space and Science Center and also take three other advancement courses outside of school to improve myself and reach the best person I can become. I am also working on designing a garden at Dublin High School. During 2020-2021, school year I will be taking extremely hard and advanced classes. However, I can still devote time each month for YAC meetings, but YAC activities will be harder to attend, but I will try my best. We live in an ever-evolving era of technology and social media. Social media is very accessible and quite popular among our teens, and it is very cheap, efficient, and versatile. Thus this will be the primary way of advertising. However, I can also communicate with our city's' teens with posters and directly talking to others I know and have them continue the news for me so that it can reach out to others. There are other easy methods, time-efficient, and cheap methods such as talking to the Dublin High School's very own newspaper, the Dublin Shield or our city's news, Patch. Other ways are having pop-up announcements on the Dublin city's website would be an easy, cheap method, considering that there is already a website, and it will take very minimal effort to announce events. There are also other ways such as the Dublin High School's Bell Schedule app, where we can ask the creators and managers to announce the event. No, I have not attended any YAC meetings, other Dublin Commission or City Council meeting. However, I would like to give back to this city which has offered me so many opportunities to de-stress, enjoy my time with my friends, but mainly to study 7. Provide at least one letter of recommendation from a non-family member (i.e. employer, counselor, teacher, coach, etc.). The letter of recommendation should be submitted with the application and must be received by the application deadline otherwise the application will be incomplete. 8. A formal interview process for selected applicants may take place. JandhyalaSriManasa_LoR.pdf Upload Letter of Recommendation (required). Upload 2nd Letter of Recommendation (optional) LOR Manasa.pdf Application materials must be submitted via this online application form. The application deadline is 5:00 PM, Friday, March 27, 2020. Applications or letters of recommendation will not be accepted after the deadline. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. 4/8/2020 https://dublin.ca.gov/Admin/FormCenter/Submissions/Print/3439 https://dublin.ca.gov/Admin/FormCenter/Submissions/Print/3439 1/4 Steven Chan Dublin CA 94568 Print Student Representative to the Parks and Community Services Commission - Submission #3439 Date Submitted: 3/27/2020 The City of Dublin is looking for motivated high school (Junior or Senior) students who live in Dublin to serve as the Studen t Representative on the City's Parks and Community Services Commission (Student Representative) for the 2020-2021 term, which runs July 1, 2020, to June 30, 2021. Application deadline is Friday, March 27, 2020, at 5:00 PM. LATE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. Qualifications and General Information -- Dublin Resident -- Enrolled as either a Junior or Senior in high school during the 2020-21 school year -- Student Representative Information Letter Application The application is only available online and must be submitted via this online form. Letter of Recommendation Your application must include two (2) letters of recommendation from non -family members (i.e. employer, counselor, teacher, coach, etc.) and must be signed. The letters of recommendation should be submitted with the application and must be received by the application deadline; otherwise, the application will be incomplete. Application Submittal Your completed application must be submitted via this online application form. Application submittals must include the following items: -- Completed Application Form -- At least two (2) Letters of Recommendation Questions Please direct questions to Henry Siu, Recreation Coordinator, at (925) 556 -4507 or email First Name* Last Name* Street Address* City* State* Zip* 4/8/2020 https://dublin.ca.gov/Admin/FormCenter/Submissions/Print/3439 https://dublin.ca.gov/Admin/FormCenter/Submissions/Print/3439 2/4 Dublin High School Dublin High School 12th Grade, Senior I am interested in serving on the Parks and Community Services Commission because of my commitment to helping the community of Dublin as well as my love for the parks of Dublin and Dublin recreational programs/ facilities. The Parks and Community Services system is very near and dear to my heart as it is rooted in my childhood and adolescence. Especially throughout my high school experiences, the importance of mental health, resilience, and a balanced lifestyle has been very important for me. Initially, I struggled to achieve these qualities as well, but the time I spent in Parks and Community Services programs and facilities was vital in enabling me to develop a balanced lifestyle and the resiliency and mental health that accompanies it. After achieving this, my priority has been to help promote a balanced lifestyle to other members of the community, such as by promoting events of the Dublin Youth Advisory Committee to my peers for the last 2 years. Essentially, I feel grateful for and indebted to the Parks and Community Services Commission for my personal development and mission, and I would be honored to give back and further my commitment by serving on the Parks and Community Services Commission. Additionally, by serving on the Parks and Community Services Commission, I firmly believe that I can provide insight that can contribute to the well-being and happiness of the citizens of Dublin. My most important contribution that I can make to the Commission is my perspective and insight which has been imbued with my leadership experience. Having served in leadership roles in various activities, such as Boy Scouts and the Dublin High School Blood Drive club, I have developed a capacity to perceive the potential results of my advice and decisions from the perspectives of those who would be affected by them. As a result, I have the capability to provide insight which effectively takes into consideration my experience, as well as the views of those who I represent. When this ability is combined with my interest, experience, and familiarity with the affairs of the Dublin Youth Advisory Committee, I can serve as a thorough liaison between the Parks and Services Commission and the Youth Advisory Committee that provides understanding, comprehensive reports as well as a source of useful perspective and insight. Email Address* Phone Number* What high school are you currently attending?* What high school will you be attending in the 2020-2021 school year?* What grade (Junior or Senior only) will you be during the 2020-2021 school year?* 1. Why are you interested in serving on the Parks and Community Services Commission?* (This box can be expanded by expanding the lower right hand corner of this box. This option may not be available for the Internet Explorer browser.) 2. What is the most important contribution you can make to the Commission?* (This box can be expanded by expanding the lower right hand corner of this box. This option may not be available for the Internet Explorer browser.) 4/8/2020 https://dublin.ca.gov/Admin/FormCenter/Submissions/Print/3439 https://dublin.ca.gov/Admin/FormCenter/Submissions/Print/3439 3/4 I have much knowledge and experience regarding the parks and recreational facilities in Dublin. I love that the theme of the whole parks and recreational is "The New American Backyard". This concept really resonates with me because throughout my childhood and adolescence, my social and physical activities have been conducted at the parks and recreational facilities in Dublin. For example, I have always enjoyed time with my friends at the parks of Dublin, such as playing basketball with friends at Alamo Creek Park, biking with my younger brother at Schaefer Ranch Park, and even playing Pokemon Go at the Dublin Heritage Park. As an avid swimmer, a member of the Dublin High School Swim Team for 3 years, and a swimmer on the Junior Green Gators/ Green Gators swim team for 5 years, I spend much time at the Wave and the former public swimming pool that was right next to Dublin High School. Due to my heavy involvement in the aquatics programs of Dublin, I have much knowledge of both the indoor and outdoor swimming pools, as well as the other facilities of the Wave. I truly admire how the Wave is a facility enjoyed by a diverse group of people, and how Dublin citizens of all ages enjoy some aspect of the facilit y, whether it be the water slides, or the lap swim lanes. Additionally, as a student, I spend a lot of time at the Dublin Library. I really appreciate the abundance of resources available to anyone with a library card, such as the ability to check out a laptop, and the ability to borrow Advanced Placement review materials. Furthermore, as a member of the Youth Advisory Committee for two terms, and being Vice Chairperson on my second term, I visit the Dublin Senior Center frequently, and admire how such a variety of activities are available, from ping pong, to mah jong, to cultural dancing. Ultimately, my active involvement in the community of Dublin has provided me with much knowledge and experience with the parks and recreational facilities of Dublin that would be useful for this position. 3. What knowledge do you have of the parks and recreational facilities in Dublin?* (This box can be expanded by expanding the lower right hand corner of this box. This option may not be available for the Internet Explorer browser.) 4. What knowledge do you have of the programs offered through the Parks and Community Services Department? Have you ever participated in a program (such as J.A.W.S., Dublin L.E.A.D., J.L.P., Youth Advisory Committee - YAC) or class offered by the Parks and Community Services Department? * (This box can be expanded by expanding the lower right hand corner of this box. This option may not be available for the Internet Explorer browser.) 5. What school and/or extracurricular activities are you currently involved in or will be involved in during the 2020-2021 school year and will you be able to regularly attend the monthly meetings?* (This box can be expanded by expanding the lower right hand corner of this box. This option may not be available for the Internet Explorer browser.) Currently, I am Vice chairperson of the Youth Advisory Committee, the Senior Patrol Leader of Boy Scout Troop 1947, and President of the Dublin High School Blood Drive club. I am also involved in the Dublin High School Givelight Club and the Dublin High School Swim Team. With regards to the 2020-2021 school year, I plan to continue my involvement in these specific activities. I will definitely be able to attend the monthly Youth Advisory Committee meetings and Parks and Community Services Commission meetings, as with these extracurricular activities this year, I have been able to and will continue to be able to attend every YAC meeting and volunteer at every YAC event. In the 2020-2021 school year my only extracurricular obligation on Mondays is in the spring from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM when I swim, so I can easily attend the monthly meetings of the Parks and Community Services Commission. Furthermore, if there were to be any conflicts in my schedule, I will make sure that I do not sacrifice my responsibilities as Student Representative of the Parks and Community Services Commission. I have served on the Dublin Youth Advisory Committee for the 2018-2019 term, and currently serve as the Vice Chairperson of the Youth Advisory Committee for the 2019-2020 term. I immensely enjoy my experiences in YAC, and have been a very committed part of the committee ever since my first term. I loved volunteering at the Tree Lighting Ceremonies, helping out at the Tri Valley Career Fairs, meeting with members of the Tri-Valley Youth Advisory Committees, volunteering at the 2019 Benefit Concert, discussing decisions for our annual Mini Grant Program, and contributing to other activities. An amazing result of these activities was that these activities also served as great ways to bond with other members of YAC, in addition to contributing to the happy experiences of other Dublin citizens. Additionally, I have participated in other programs offered by the Parks and Community Services Program for many years. Ever since I was a child, I participated in swimming technique classes offerred by the City of Dublin, which ultimately led to my active participation in other programs, such as my 5 year involvement in the Dublin Junior Green Gators/ Green Gators swim team. I especially enjoyed my time in the Green Gators swim team because it felt incredible to contribute towards a team that was not only constantly improving, but also constantly winning; in the 2019 season, the Green Gators had won their fifth consecutive Tri-Valley swim league. Participation in such activities offered by the Parks and Community Services Department has given me many great memories that I am grateful for, such as when Mayor Haubert gave us swimmers vouchers to the Wave, which enabled my teammates and I to get additional swim practice and make further improvements to our skills. Recently, also I signed up for a Lifeguarding and Oxygen Administration class offered by the Parks and Community Services Department. 4/8/2020 https://dublin.ca.gov/Admin/FormCenter/Submissions/Print/3427 https://dublin.ca.gov/Admin/FormCenter/Submissions/Print/3427 1/7 6. Have you recently attended a YAC or other Dublin Commission or City Council meeting? If yes, what was the meeting date and what was the outcome of the item(s) you were interested in? (This box can be expanded by expanding the lower right hand corner of this box. This option may not be available for the Internet Explorer browser.) 6. Provide at least two (2) Letters of Recommendation from non-family members (i.e. employer, counselor, teacher, coach, etc.). The Letters of Recommendation must be signed. You can upload your Letters of Recommendation using the file upload link below. Upload 1st Letter of Recommendation (required) Dr.Sundstrom_Letter_Recommendation.pdf Upload 2nd Letter of Recommendation (required) Mrs.Lawson_Letter_Recommendation.pdf Upload 3rd Letter of Recommendation (optional) Mrs.McGinley_Letter_Recommendation.pdf Application materials must be submitted via this online application form. The application deadline is 5:00 PM, Friday, March 27, 2020. Applications or letters of recommendation will not be accepted after the deadline. As Vice Chairperson of the Dublin Youth Advisory Commttee of the 2019-2020 term, I have attended every 2019-2020 YAC meeting. The most recent YAC meeting that I attended was the YAC meeting on February 26, 2020. I was interested in items 7.1 - Recruitment Process for the 2020-21 Youth Advisory Committee, and item 7.2 -Youth Advisory Committee Annual Report Presentation. The outcome of item 7.1 was that the YAC members learned of the requirements and deadlines for the applications for both the 2020-2021 YAC term and the 2020-2021 Student Representative to the Parks and Community Services term. The outcome of item 7.2 was that we discussed the events and accomplishments of the 2019-2020 YAC, such as the mini grant program, and how pictures of YAC and their events should be obtained to add to the presentation that the the YAC Chairperson and I, are to deliver to the City Council and Parks and Community Services Commission. Mr. Siu also noted that he would check in with beneficiaries of the Mini Grant program as well to update our knowledge of the progress of the Mini Grant program. 4/8/2020 https://dublin.ca.gov/Admin/FormCenter/Submissions/Print/3427 https://dublin.ca.gov/Admin/FormCenter/Submissions/Print/3427 2/7 Student Representative to the Parks and Community Services Commission - Submission #3427 Date Submitted: 3/25/2020 The City of Dublin is looking for motivated high school (Junior or Senior) students who live in Dublin to serve as the Studen t Representative on the City's Parks and Community Services Commission (Student Representative) for the 2020-2021 term, which runs July 1, 2020, to June 30, 2021. Application deadline is Friday, March 27, 2020, at 5:00 PM. LATE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. Qualifications and General Information -- Dublin Resident -- Enrolled as either a Junior or Senior in high school during the 2020-21 school year -- Student Representative Information Letter Application The application is only available online and must be submitted via this online form. Letter of Recommendation Your application must include two (2) letters of recommendation from non -family members (i.e. employer, counselor, teacher, coach, etc.) and must be signed. The letters of re commendation should be submitted with the application and must be received by the application deadline; otherwise, the application will be incomplete. Application Submittal Your completed application must be submitted via this online application form. Application submittals must include the following items: -- Completed Application Form -- At least two (2) Letters of Recommendation Questions Please direct questions to Henry Siu, Recreation Coordinator, at (925) 556 -4507 or email Last Name* Jain Street Address* City* State* Zip* 94568 CA Dublin First Name* Trishala 4/8/2020 https://dublin.ca.gov/Admin/FormCenter/Submissions/Print/3427 https://dublin.ca.gov/Admin/FormCenter/Submissions/Print/3427 3/7 Dublin High School Dublin High School Junior for 2019-2020, Senior for 2020-2021 Email Address* Phone Number* What high school are you currently attending?* What high school will you be attending in the 2020-2021 school year?* What grade (Junior or Senior only) will you be during the 2020-2021 school year?* 4/8/2020 https://dublin.ca.gov/Admin/FormCenter/Submissions/Print/3427 https://dublin.ca.gov/Admin/FormCenter/Submissions/Print/3427 4/7 1. Why are you interested in serving on the Parks and Community Services Commission?* I’ve lived in Dublin for over seven years, and in that time, I’ve engrossed myself into everything Dublin has to offer. Whether it be the nationally recognized public schools, the rigorous DPIE program, the luscious parks, or vibrant festivals, being a citizen of Dublin has given me numerous opportunities to volunteer, meet new people, and de-stress, all while enjoying being a teen in Dublin. The city of Dublin represents a melting pot of culture and diversity, and its uniqueness has exposed me to a variety of ideas and opinions that have made me into who I am today. Reflecting upon how greatly Dublin has supported and aided me in my endeavors, I want to give back to Dublin and help the city, as well as its residents, in any way I can. Late last year, after noticing how many of my peers felt as though they lacked an effective platform to voice their ideas, I founded TEDxDublinHighSchool, Dublin’s first-ever TEDxYouth event that was both planned and executed by the youth of Dublin. I quickly ran into many issues when trying to book a venue and hire videographers, but the Youth Mini-Grant helped me in more ways than I could have imagined. The funding I received helped me secure Dublin’s renowned Performing Arts Center as the venue, and I was also able to allocate some of the funds for marketing materials, such as flyers and posters, which garnered the attention of many students, teachers, and school administration. I’ve also been part of the Youth Advisory Committee for two years -- first as a committee member, and then as the chairperson. Being the chairperson didn’t just mean that I led the meetings -- it gave me the opportunity to connect with each and every single member of the committee and recognize all of our strengths so we could work on meaningful, impact-oriented projects. From planning and volunteering for every child’s beloved Tree Lighting Ceremony to expressing our views and ideas at the annual Tri-Valley Roundtable to helping youth find jobs at the Teen Job and Career Fair, being the chairperson equipped me to reach out to many teens in Dublin and help them in any way I could. I would love to represent the youth perspective by serving on the Parks and Community Services Commission because I’ve utilized many of Dublin’s parks to practice playing lacrosse with my teammates, meeting up with my peers to work on a group project, exercise, or simply spend time with my friends, and I want to do what I can to improve the parks and make them more accessible and attractive to a wide range of audiences. I am grateful for the numerous first-class recreational facilities we have in Dublin which I have thoroughly enjoyed - like spending countless hours at the Wave honing in on my swimming, taking various summer classes (the Italian cooking class was my favorite!) at the Shannon Community Center, and my all-time favorite - taking pictures with my friends at Heritage Park and exploring the Kolb House. Being part of this committee would give me the opportunity to contribute in many ways that enable all residents to take full advantage of our recreational facilities, build lifelong memories and contribute to a stronger, unified community. To make that happen, I am eager to do my part and empower more youth to do their part. (This box can be expanded by expanding the lower right hand corner of this box. This option may not be available for the Internet Explorer browser.) 4/8/2020 https://dublin.ca.gov/Admin/FormCenter/Submissions/Print/3427 https://dublin.ca.gov/Admin/FormCenter/Submissions/Print/3427 5/7 2. What is the most important contribution you can make to the Commission?* Over the course of my schooling and extra-curricular activities, I’ve cultivated specific skills that make me a strong candidate for the position of a Student Representative on the Parks and Community Services Commission. My leadership experience allows me to effectively work with others and voice my opinions, as well as help the rest of my team express their ideas such that we can work as a collaborative whole. My experience with working with officials from the City of Dublin, influencing and problem-solving skills, as well as my perseverance, are my most important and impactful contributions to the Commission. As mentioned above, I founded TEDxDublinHighSchool after sensing the lack of opportunities for youth to speak about their ideas and opinions, and my influencing skills came in handy when I was discussing the idea with Dublin High administration. Since rental fees for the Performing Arts Center caused our budget to skyrocket, I reached out to Principal Byrne and Vice - Principal Farris seeking funding for the rental fees. I had many meetings with them, convincing them of the need for a TEDxYouth event in Dublin and how it would benefit the entire community, and in the end, they agreed to take up the charges of the PAC and support the event! Throughout the process, I cultivated specific influencing skills that would help me persuade others, especially adults. I’ve also utilized my problem-solving skills to solve the problems I notice around me. Last year, I participated in and won first place at my school’s Entrepreneurship Competition, where I was instructed to identify a problem and employ technology to solve it. After noticing how many of Dublin’s supermarkets and grocery stores had the tendency to throw away food that was consumable but past the sell-by date, and food banks were constantly in need of food, I coded an app that would connect grocery stores and food banks through an online database where grocery stores could post when they had excess food, and food banks could sign up to pick up the food. I showed this app to multiple grocery stores, such as Safeway, Target, and Lucky’s, as well as food banks like Tri-Valley Food Bank and received positive reviews from all of them. Although the competition ended, I’m continuing to code the app so I can publish it on the App Store and make it available for many users. I also consider myself a trailblazer because I’m not afraid to venture out into the open and try out new things. I’ve been an intern at Technovation, a non-profit aimed at decreasing the gender gap by teaching girls about coding and entrepreneurship, for the past three years with the primary goal of boosting international enrollment and empowering girls from underserved communities to participate. After spending a lot of time working with Technovation and their students, I wanted to collaborate with another non-profit so we could expand our reach and spread our message to even more students. After meeting with MESA, I single-handedly forged a partnership between MESA and Technovation and hosted the first hybrid workshop. Both organizations were extremely pleased with the outcome and invited me to plan even more workshops. These skills and experiences would serve me well as a representative on the Parks and Community Services Commission because as a youth, I would bring in the youth perspective in relation to Dublin’s parks and recreational facilities as well as use my skills to ensure that Dublin is a desirable place to live for people of all ages. These experiences will guide me in brainstorming new and innovative solutions to the problems Dublin is currently facing and will allow me to bridge the gap between various committees and commissions such that we can all work together under one common purpose. (This box can be expanded by expanding the lower right hand corner of this box. This option may not be available for the Internet Explorer browser.) 4/8/2020 https://dublin.ca.gov/Admin/FormCenter/Submissions/Print/3427 https://dublin.ca.gov/Admin/FormCenter/Submissions/Print/3427 6/7 3. What knowledge do you have of the parks and recreational facilities in Dublin?* Parks and recreational services play a major role in the development of a successful city. They hold a meaningful place in every resident’s heart -- for children, these services provide a place to bring out their excitement and energy through the playgrounds and play structures, and for others, these services allow people to address cultural needs thr ough theatres, stages, and museums, and for some, parks nurture the natural environment and provide public places for people to interact. Our parks and recreational services embody us as a city because they foster unity and a sense of belonging, where people of all ages can communicate, athletes can train, artists can perform and showcase, and residents can exercise. Dublin boasts exactly twenty parks, most of which showcase art from local artists. We also feature many bike trails, such as the popular Iron Horse Trail, and bike lanes throughout almost all of Dublin to promote exercise. Recently, Dublin introduced the Parks Passport Challenge, which encourages park-goers of all ages to travel around Dublin and locate Glen the Guide, an icon who travels around Dublin to play, meet new people, and enjoy nature. Dublin fosters a sense of community by offering many recreational facilities for special events to allow people to come together and create new connections. Some of my favorite events include Ghosts of Dublin, the weekly Farmers Markets, Splatter, and the Summer Concerts! Some other events include the St. Patrick’s Day Festivities, everyone’s favorite, the Spring Eggstravaganza, and the Benefit Concert. There are numerous recreational activities available for youth, adults, and seniors alike. The Wave features opportunities to exercise, spend time with friends, and feel a rush of adrenaline while speeding down the waterslides. Something that makes Dublin unique from other cities is its emphasis on public art programs -- it’s something that brings me a little spark of joy every time I drive to school or the grocery store. A quick drive around Dublin is more than enough to draw attention to the brightl y- painted utility boxes (the popcorn one is my favorite!), and Dublin recently launched another public art project consistin g of patio art chairs. One of my close friends is actually painting one of the chairs and I’m super excited to see these placed around Dublin soon. Overall, the purpose of the Parks and Services Commission is to encourage healthy lifestyles, preserve Dublin’s heritage, provide opportunities for recreational experiences, and strengthen the community’s overall image. (This box can be expanded by expanding the lower right hand corner of this box. This option may not be available for the Internet Explorer browser.) 4. What knowledge do you have of the programs offered through the Parks and Community Services Department? Have you ever participated in a program (such as J.A.W.S., Dublin L.E.A.D., J.L.P., Youth Advisory Committee - YAC) or class offered by the Parks and Community Services Department? * (This box can be expanded by expanding the lower right hand corner of this box. This option may not be available for the Internet Explorer browser.) I’ve taken multiple classes at Shannon Community Center for a broad range of topics -- from Italian cooking to Bollywood dancing and journalism, I’ve explored many of the recreational classes Dublin has to offer. And for as long as I can remember, I spent most of my summer evenings at the pool immersed in a class taught by the City of Dublin -- I can never forget the excitement I felt when I moved up the levels! Sports classes were also a fundamental part of my childhood, as I took classes in almost every sport I can think of: soccer, basketball, volleyball, dance, lacrosse, and tennis, to name a few. I was also an active member of the Dublin LEAD program throughout middle school and had the opportunity to assist with various classes held at Shannon Community Center over the summer. I was not aware of the Junior Aquatic Water Safety (JAWS) program or Junior Leader Program (JLP) until last year and consequently didn’t get the chance to participate, but I’m well aware of the program and what participants learn about, and consistently advocate for these programs when anyone asks me for any summer program recommendations. For the past two years, I have been part of the Youth Advisory Committee; first as a committee member, then elected as the Chairperson. Being in this role has given me the opportunity to work with a diverse group of people and reach ou t to my community and assist in any way I can. From the Youth Mini-Grant to the Teen Job and Career Fair, as well as various community events, I’ve interacted with many Dublin locals (I like to call them Dubliners!) and heard their opinions on how we can plan even more community-building events and support our local businesses. 4/8/2020 https://dublin.ca.gov/Admin/FormCenter/Submissions/Print/3427 https://dublin.ca.gov/Admin/FormCenter/Submissions/Print/3427 7/7 5. What school and/or extracurricular activities are you currently involved in or will be involved in during the 2020-2021 school year and will you be able to regularly attend the monthly meetings?* I’m an intern at Technovation, a non-profit endeavor aiming to close the tech gender gap by teaching girls from underserved communities about coding and entrepreneurship. I’ve been part of the organization for almost three years now, and have helped out in multiple ways: I was initially the alumni relations coordinator, where I researched various STEM incubators and accelerators and planned alumni events. I later transitioned into communications and marketing and wrote several blogs about increasing the number of women in STEM and various skill-building blogs about creating a LinkedIn profile or enhancing a resume. Most recently, I’ve been working with other nonprofits, such as MESA, to broaden the reach of our program. I planned many boot camps and workshops for girls from underserved communities and I’m currently creating a blog about coding fundamentals which will be announced to over 10,000 people at Technovation’s annual World Pitch. I will also continue to work on directing and organizing TEDxDublinHighSchool. Our event was determined to take place in early April, but due to concerns looming around the Coronavirus, we have postponed our event to early September. Some of my duties for this event will include marketing the event to local Dublin schools, reaching out to Dublin City Council and inviting them to view the event, creating posters to hang up around campus, and helping our speakers craft their speech. At school, I am also part of various clubs such as DECA, which teaches students about business skills, CSF, which encourages students to volunteer and help out their community, and Kids Against Hunger, where I package food with other club members at least once a month. In my free time, I enjoy dancing Kathak, which is a classical dance form from India. I’ve been dancing for a little over ten years, and enjoy every moment of it. Dancing Kathak gives me the opportunity to connect with my Indian heritage and understand my roots, while also expressing myself creatively. I assure the committee that I will be able to attend every Parks and Community Services Commission meeting, as well as every Youth Advisory Committee meeting. I will also be able to volunteer at any events when necessary and can assist the Commission in any way possible. (This box can be expanded by expanding the lower right hand corner of this box. This option may not be available for the Internet Explorer browser.) 6. Have you recently attended a YAC or other Dublin Commission or City Council meeting? If yes, what was the meeting date and what was the outcome of the item(s) you were interested in? (This box can be expanded by expanding the lower right hand corner of this box. This option may not be available for the Internet Explorer browser.) 6. Provide at least two (2) Letters of Recommendation from non-family members (i.e. employer, counselor, teacher, coach, etc.). The Letters of Recommendation must be signed. You can upload your Letters of Recommendation using the file upload link below. Upload 1st Letter of Recommendation (required) TrishalaJain_recletter_FINAL (1).pdf Upload 2nd Letter of Recommendation (required) Recommendation Letter_Trishala.pdf Upload 3rd Letter of Recommendation (optional) JainTrishala_LoR-signed.pdf I attend all of the YAC meetings and regularly attend the City Council meetings with my dad. I haven’t attended many recently due to concerns about the Coronavirus but the most recent City Council meeting I attended was on March 3rd and I was particularly interested in hearing about the March on Wheels program since I wrote about this program for an essay in my history class. There was not necessarily an outcome to the item, but the City Council acknowledged the proclamation. Another City Council meeting of interest was the February 18th meeting, where the council presented information about housing needs and allocation. The last YAC meeting I attended was on February 26th and I was interested in hearing about the applications for the 2020-2021 term for YAC and Student Representative to Parks and Services Commission. 4/8/2020 https://dublin.ca.gov/Admin/FormCenter/Submissions/Print/3427 https://dublin.ca.gov/Admin/FormCenter/Submissions/Print/3427 8/7 Application materials must be submitted via this online application form. The application deadline is 5:00 PM, Friday, March 27, 2020. Applications or letters of recommendation