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Town of Southold Youth Bureau Board
Minutes of April 28, 2008
Present:
Felicia Scocozza, Diane Mollica, Sara Maaiki, Bonnie Mazzaferro, Jeanine Warns,
Irene Tsontakis-Bradley, David Conroy, Mikey Fouchet, Louise Hug, Barbara Sheryll, Karen
McLaughlin, Elaine White, Jessica Benedicto, William Brewer, Tom Rabbitt, Councilman Vincent
Orlando & Phillip Beltz.
Introductions:
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Review of March 31 Minutes:
Approved.
Report of Youth Outreach Committee:
Barbara Sheryll reported that the
Youth Advisory Council meets monthly with approximately 25 youth. In addition
to leadership training exercises, the Council has discussed activities they would
like the Town to host and they have provided invaluable feedback regarding the
development and dissemination of the survey.
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Review of Survey:
Two surveys have been developed, one for adults and one
for youth. David Conroy suggested adding a question that would allow
respondents an opportunity to rate/rank items that are most important. Sara
Maaiki commented that only one specific item should be listed as people will not
want to spend too much time. It was agreed to modify surveys to incorporate
suggestions. Felicia Scocozza questioned if survey would require passive
consent from parents, although most agreed that the questions were vague and
general and do not present any harm. Diane Mollica agreed to target Catholic
schools to solicit participation that was welcomed by the Board. Irene
suggested that the survey also be placed on the Town’s website.
Selection of Subcommittees:
Below find names of Board selection:
1) Youth Representation: Barbara Sheryll (Chair), Irene Tsontakis-Bradley and
Diane Mollica
2) Events and Activities: Jim Gorman, Liza Coppolla, Jeanine Warns, Diane
Mollica, William Brewer, Mikey Fouchet, Vincent Orlando, Jeff Standish (per
Councilman Orlando) and Karen McLaughlin
3) Surveys and Focus Groups: Liza Coppolla, Barbara Sheryll and Tom Rabbitt
4) Resource Directory: Irene Tsontakis-Bradley (Chair), Jeanine Warns and
Louise Hug
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5) Needs Assessment: Barbara Sheryll, Elaine White, Bonnie Mazzaferro and
Karen Mclaughlin
6) Strategic Plan: Elaine White, Felicia Scocozza and Barbara Sheryll
7) Internship and Job Opportunities: Jessica Benedicto, Tom Rabbitt, Dave
Conroy and Barbara Sheryll
Phillip Beltz will assist subcommittee groups.
At the next meeting, subcommittees will meet to elect chairs and develop goals
and objectives for 2008.
Subcommittee Budgets:
Phillip Beltz reported that he met with the
Comptroller and they will be developing a budget for the Youth Bureau of $10k
to support subcommittee work.
Town-wide Clean-up:
Barbara Sheryll reported the Youth Advisory Council will
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clean Town Beach in Southold on Sunday, May 18 at 1 p.m.
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Next Meeting Date:
May 19, 6:00 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Phillip Beltz
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