HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/12/2012Town of Southold Youth Bureau Board Minutes
March 12, 2012
YB Present: Jacob Branker, Jillian Ruroede, Tom Rabbitt, Danielle Maisano, Irene Tsontakis- Bradley,
Elaine White, Jeff Standish, Officer Bill Brewer, Karen McLaughlin, Supervisor Scott Russell, Councilman Bill
Ruland and Phillip Beltz. Also Present: Lucille_Saladino, Main Stage Dance Academy. Absent: Anne
Davey, Louise Hug, Megan Demarest, Andrea Nydegger, Robert Duffin and Harold Pleitez.
Approval of Minutes of February '13, 20'12
Youth Advisory Council (YAC) Report: Jacob reported of February meeting and
upcoming dinner for guests at St. John's Place on March 29th.
Job Shadow Day: Final reminder, March 30th.
Youth Advisory Council Recruitment: Southold and Mattituck have two seniors
graduating requiring replacements. All Greenport students are in the eleventh grade, it
will be advantageous to recruit some students in 9th or 10th.
Further Development of Goals/Objectives for 20'12:
· Hosting Fishers lsland Students: Stillwaitingto hearfrom Dan Gillan.
· Formalize Community Service Component with Schools: Supervisor agreed
that Town will host "community service day" that will include youth community
service opportunities. A meeting will be held to involve organizations seeking
volunteers (non-profits, churches, superintendents, etc.) Phillip will draft a one-
page concept paper to distribute at next meeting. Irene suggested having activity
on Saturday so students will not have to miss school.
· Create activities to serve middle school students: YB and YAC will host event
on Friday, April 20th from 6-9 p.m. at the Peconic Lane Community Center.
Suggestion made to contact Laura Jens-Smith for videos games. Will need 3
chaperones and 15 high school mentors to assist.
· Explore Developing Youth Court: Phillip reported that Chief Flatley and Officer
Brewer will accompany him to meeting of Riverhead Youth Court on March 28th.
· Sponsor Osprey's Night: For Saturday, June 9th evening, agreed YAC will serve
popcorn (Jeff will check with the Lions) and also serve small bottles of water
(donation bucket will be on table with information Youth Bureau resources, etc.)
Suggestion to contact Barbara Sheryll for donation of cotton candy machine from
Harbes.
Communities that Care Symposium: Phillip and Jeff will attend the March 14th
substance abuse prevention symposium to discuss work of the Youth Bureau.
YB Expiration of Terms: Four terms are expiring, need an answer by March 16th.
Other: Lucille Saladino discussed her need for transportation for dance program for
children with special needs. YB provided several suggestions to assist her.
Next Meeting Date: April 23rd at 5:00 p.m. at the Human Resource Ctr.
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