HomeMy WebLinkAbout12/12/2011Town of Southold Youth Bureau Board Agenda
December 12, 2011
YB Present: Anne Davey, Andrea Nydegger, Danielle Maisano, Jillian Ruroede, Robert Duffin,
Councilman Vincent Orlando, Councilman Bill Ruland and Phillip Beltz. Excused/Absent: Louise Hug, Tom
Rabbitt, Elaine White, Jeff Standish, Officer Bill Brewer, Karen McLaughlin, Irene Tsontakis-Bradley and
Harold Pleitez,
Approval of Minutes of November 17, 2011
Discussion of Committees: Tabled.
Youth Bureau Liaisons: In addition to Anne Davey of Southold High School,
Megan Demarest of Greenport and Jacob Branker of Mattituckwere named as
Youth Bureau liaisons.
Youth Advisory Council Activities: Anne and Phillip discussed the menu of
activities that YAC will embark upon for the year.
Job Shadow Day: Save the Date, March 30, 2012. Board members should think
of shadow opportunities for 11th graders.
John Halligan's Ryan's Story: Youth Bureau will co-sponsor this event on
bullying scheduled for January 30, 2012.
Make a Wish Foundation: Youth Advisory Council and Youth Bureau board
contributed 353 cards to the Make a Wish Foundation enabling Macy's to donate
$353 to the foundation.
Review of Goals/Objectives for 2011: Brief review and discussion of last year's
goals and objectives. (See below)
Setting Goals and Objectives for 2012: Several suggestions to be further
discussed at next meeting:
· Continue collaboration with North Fork Alliance to provide educational
forum to youth/families regarding substance use and abuse. Possibly
feature symposium in late Spring-prom season
· Jillian suggested developing a formal community service component in
conjunction with schools such as "humanity in action" with a menu of
activities for all students working (e.g. read books to young, seniors, etc.)
· Bob suggested consideration of youth participating in "Wreathes Across
America" at Calverton cemetery in recognition of veterans
Next Meeting Date: January 23rd at 5:0 p.m.-- Human Resource Ctr.