HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/05/2009Town of Southold Youth Bureau Board
Minutes of January 05, 2009
Present: Officer Tom Hudock, Tom Rabbitt, Jeanine Warns, Louise Hug, Elaine White, Barry
Miller, Jim Gorman, Sara Maaiki, Bonnie Mazzaferro, Jessica Benedicto, Jeffrey Standish, Lauren
Salmiery, Nick Piacente, Diane Mollica, Barbara Sheryll, Irene Tsontakis-Bradley, Councilman Vincent
Orlando, Karen McLaughlin and Phillip Beltz.
Review of November 24th Minutes: Approved.
Report of Subcommittees:
· Youth Outreach and Representation-Barbara reported that the Youth Advisory Council (YAC)
enjoyed the holiday party; approximately 15 youth participated in providing holiday gifts to
CAST and making cards and baking cookies for San Simeon residents.
· Events- Jim reported that the most recent "Open Mic Night" was cancelled due !o snow.
Barbara stated that it will be revamped into a "talent showcase" featuring a variety of acts, A
contest will be held allowing kids to be judged for best performance. Details to be further
developed through the YAC.
· Resource Directory-Irene reported that support staff of the supervisor's office will assist in
producing the directory.
· Internships and Employment-Tom Rabbit reported that he and Phillip will attend a meeting with
school representatives later in the month. The Youth Bureau's role will be to facilitate with
Chambers of Commerce and Town government,
· Fundraising: Jeff reported that he had a preliminary conversation with Islands End about the
possibility of a golf outing on behalf of the Youth Bureau. Lauren Salmiery stated that she
would like to work with the YAC to host a fashion show for potential fundraising Jeff stated
that Councilman Orlando would like to work with him on fundraising and anyone else who is
interested should let him know,
· Subcommittee participation: A list will be circulated to update subcommittee representation as
some people are not sure what they volunteered to assist with while some others have
changed committees. Phillip will provide at the next meeting,
Global Youth Service Day: Barbara and Phillip reported that rather than participate in a community
activity in honor of Dr. Martin Luther the YAC will perform community service activities for
Global Youth Service Day (April 24-26).
Update on Recreation Center Meetin.q: A meeting was held of the Parks and Recreation committee
regarding youth feedback for renovations of the Rec, Ctr. Nick Piacente attended the meeting
and will coordinate with YAC the proposed design and creation of a mural on the walls of the
stage In addition, Nick will spearhead the development of a list of games and activities to be
purchased for the facility.
Development of Goals and Obiectives for 2009: Phillip reported that subcommittee shoul¢
formulate goals and objectives for the New Year. As an example, he used the "Events Subcommittee
will utilize funding from Trust and Agency Funds for substance abuse committee to host en event with
an appropriate theme.
Advocacy-Sustaining New York State Youth Bureau Fundin.q: Phillip advised the Board that while
the NY State budget is in flux, there is a possibility that YB funding may be eliminated. He will provide
sample letters to send to the Governor, State and County legislators.
Conference Notice: Distribution of a flyer from Suffolk Coalition for Parents and Children "What
Families Need to Know about the Juvenile Justice System".
Other:
Karen informed the Board that some Town vehicles were vandalized in the HRC parking lot over the
weekend.
Next Meetin.q Date: Monday, February 2nd at 5:30 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Phillip Beltz