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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMN-YBAB-2011-02-01youth:Resources:Executive Assistant:IYB Advisory Board:2011:IYB Advisory Board Minutes Feb 14 2011.doc February 14, 2011 Meeting Minutes Attendance: Chris Milner, William Murphy, Caroline Lees and Eddie Rooker Excused: Jen Mainville and Kirtrina Baxter Absent: Annabel Fowler and Jeri Gallucci Staff: Allen Green, Karen Friedeborn, Jen Handy and Jody Hallett-Harris --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Meeting called to order at 6:00 p.m. by Chris Milner Review and approval of Minutes: The Minutes of December 20, 2010 could not be approved as there was not a quorum. Jen Handy made a note of one change on Page 2 in the 1st full paragraph; it should say “Program” Coordinators, not “Division” Coordinators. The Minutes will be reviewed at next month’s meeting. Staff Reports: Allen spoke at length regarding the proposed cuts to youth development. Attachments were sent previously regarding these cuts and Allen reviewed some of these as they were difficult to follow. Allen advised that he is hopeful that the YB Association will send clearer talking points soon to summarize the situation. The current proposal is to cut 50% of youth services funding and have counties, not cities, apply for funding through block grants. OCFS has changed the definition of municipality, to not include cities with less than a population of 1 million. Block grants are competitive and are based on high need rate and on a high placement rate. This means that 100% of the funding for summer youth employment will be cut. The figure we are looking at for cut backs are $47,663, most will come out of administration and the remaining from PSMP and Youth Council. The need for advocacy is abundant. There needs to be letters, emails and phone calls to assembly members, senate, governor and elected officials and not just Tompkins County. It was pointed out that we should send letters to chairs from key committees of the Senate. Allen advised that NYS Youth Bureau Assoc. should be getting names and addresses. Chris advised that he and Jen Mainville will draft letters and get them out for review. It was asked how Common Council knows what we do and Jen Handy advised that Youth Council reports every 3 months and Eddie Rooker has spoken very diligently for youth services and most of the Council members are pretty aware of youth services, including Maria Coles, from serving on the Recreation Partnership Board. It’s well known that the Youth Bureau brings in revenue from many different sources. Karen stated that she is looking at doing another Annual Report for the Youth Bureau as the last one done was in 2009. Chris Milner would like to speak to her regarding that report. youth:Resources:Executive Assistant:IYB Advisory Board:2011:IYB Advisory Board Minutes Feb 14 2011.doc Jen talked about the Sweet Tooth Soirée and that it was a big success this year and seems to be growing in popularity. There were a lot of people at the event, including the Mayor. They profited approximately $3000. This event was co-sponsored by Friends of the Youth Bureau as well as the Class of 2012. BBBS is doing their annual Bowl of Kids sake and flyers were passed around and if anyone is interested in putting together a team, contact Molly at BBBS. BBBS is selling raffle tickets, 6 for $5 or $1 each and the prizes are one night stay at LaTaurelle or $100 gift certificate to Blue Moon Spa. The Board’s role was reviewed. Karen advised that this was discussed at the recent Youth Development Staff Meeting and the coordinators are not sure what our role is, and they would like to see feedback from the Board regarding their specific programs. They would like the Board to come and sit in on their programs so that we can see exactly what they do. If the Board has specific things they would like to know just email/call the Program Coordinator and they will get back to us with the information. Also the Program Coordinators like doing the presentations at the Board Meetings and would like to know what they can do to improve these presentations, as these presentations are done at other events. Program Coordinators would like to see the board become more like an ally. Recruitment was discussed again. Chris asked who at ICSD could he approach regarding having a liaison on the Board and it was suggested that he contact Karl Milander or go directly to Dr. Brown. Chris will follow up on this directly. The Board would like to have youth members, possibly younger teens under 16 who can be at large members and are non-voting members and have older teens, over 16, which can vote and can be youth reps. Eddie stated that possibly there could be some interest in the new United Way Young Professionals. Jen Handy will get a announcement out on the list serve. We would like 4-8 new members, as this is one of the 2011 goals. On the Agenda for next month will be the fundraising proposals and event time lines. Karen will get the information to Jody and she will forward this information on to the Board for review/questions before next month’s meeting. ADJOURNMENT: 7:25 p.m.