HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/23/2012Town of Southold Youth Bureau Board Agenda
January 23, 2012
YB Present: Anne Davey, Andrea Nydegger, Danielle Maisano, Jillian Ruroede, Robert Duffin, Louise
Hug, Irene Tsontakis Bradley, Tom Rabbitt, Elaine White, Jeff Standish, Officer Bill Brewer, Karen
McLaughlin, Councilman Bill Ruland, Councilman Al Krupski and Phillip Beltz. Absent: Harold Pleitez.
Approval of Minutes of December 12, 2011
Welcome Youth Bureau Liaison: Phillip reported that Councilman Ruland will serve as
Town Board liaison to Youth Bureau board.
Job Shadow Day: Save the Date, March 30, 2012. Board members should think of
shadow opportunities for 11th graders. Handouts provided.
Youth Advisory Council Report: Anne reported of December 2011 community service
project of baking cookies and making cards for San Simeon residents.
John Halligan's Ryan's Story: Reminder of January 30, 2012 presentation.
Hosting Fishers Island Students: It was agreed that this should tie in with existing
event such as "Spirit Day"- "Homecoming" ,etc. To be further discussed.
Youth Service America and Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center: Scholarship
information disseminated.
Building a Safe Community Conference, March 22nd
Setting Goals/Objectives for 2012: Priorities further developed (see below):
1. Achieve greater diversity in Youth Bureau and YAC recruitment-Councilman
Krupski suggested reaching out to Bill Grigonis of ROTC. Elaine White suggested
Interact through Rotary as vehicle.
2. Partner with other entities to offer educational Teen Wellness Workshops
(Bullying, Dealing with Stress, Alcohol and Other Drugs) etc.
3. Update Resource Directory-Irene, Louise and Elaine will update this year, it will
not reflect the date/year on the cover.
4. Develop formal community service component with schools "humanity in action"
that would be available to all students. This could include 'Wreathes Across
America". Bob to bring additional information. YB could sponsor a meeting to
involve organizations seeking volunteers, letter to superintendents, host in
October.
5. Create activities to serve middle school students, 5th to 8th grades. Host Friday
night, 6-9 p.m. at Rec. and Community Ctrs.-music, videos, games. Need 3
chaperones and 15 high school mentors to assist.
6. Explore developing Youth Court
Next Meeting Date: February 13th at 5:00 p.m. at the Human Resource Ctr.