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HomeMy WebLinkAboutYouth Bureau Advisory Board Meeting Minutes (2) a • �ootN Burro` s ' Ithaca Youth Bureau I B Board of Advisors Minutes of the January 8, 2007 Meeting Attendance: Christine Philipp; Sebastian Friedeborn; Ambria Diaz; Stel Whitehead;_Ashiey Martinez; Joni Speilholtz; Jeri Gallucci Staff: Allen Green; Liz Vance; Karen Friedeborn; Debbra Bond Guests: Linda Cimakasky- Barr MEETING CALLED TO ORDER at 7:10pm December minutes were reviewed and approved. Change in agenda- Katie will present her letter and program information at February's meeting. She was ill and could not attend. NEW BUSINESS Vote for executive committee- After some discussion and clarification the following slate was elected unanimously: Treasurer- Michael Anderson Co Vice Chairs- Jeri Gallucci and Ambria Diaz Co Chairs- Chris Philip and Sebby Friedeborn The position of Vice Chair and the position of Chair will each be shared by a youth representative and an adult representative. Waterfront Trail- Allen gave the Board some information of the progress of the Waterfront Trail. One of the trailheads will end at the Tompkins County Visitors Center. The question is where the trail will follow here at the Youth Bureau, which side of the building? There have been many discussions and Allen will keep the Board informed of the progress. The Board may utilize the website for more information: www.cayugawaterfronttrail.com. It was also suggested that the Board take a walk to view each suggested path. OLD BUSINESS Committee formation- some goals mentioned for 2007 Recreation Committee- Bill, Sebby, Liz, Roy, Chris, Joni 1. Sporting Goods Exchange 2. 2007 Educate Parents 3. Summer Opportunities 4. Parent Youth Sport Board Youth Development Committee- Ashlee, Jeri, Bill, Matt, Stel, Bree, Karen 1. Recruiting Mentors/tutors 2. Teen friendly worksites 3. Computer All-Stars 4. Program Monitoring Reports from Liaisons: Common Council GIAC ICSD Board of Education • Tompkins County Youth Service Southside BOARD COMMENTS/ISSUES/ANNOUNCEMENTS- Carol Seligmann, a former board member/chair, recently died. There was some discussion on how to honor her at the IYB. This item is on the February agenda. Jeri reminded all of the involvement promised to the Saturday Science Academy. She asked where the board was on that item and what fundraising event was planned. ADJOURNMENT at 8:37pm Ai. • BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS February 7, 2007 OF ITHACA AND TOMPKINS COUNTY,NY Members of the IYB Board: Last winter Mike McGreevey and I attended your board meeting and asked for your endorsement of the work of the Planning and Development Council of Big Brothers Big Sisters. As the official board of the Ithaca Youth Bureau, your endorsement provided the formal support we needed in order to reach full compliance with Big Brothers Big Sisters of America. As part of an ongoing compliance standard, we are mandated to review all policies and standards on an annual basis. The program committee of the Big Brothers Big Sisters Planning and Development Council has completed this tedious task. There were some amendment changes made over the last year that are available for your review at the main office of the Youth Bureau. I am asking for your endorsement and approval of the policies and standards of the One-to-One Big Brothers Big Sisters Program by passing the following resolution: "The IYB Advisory Board endorses all policy and implementation decisions approved by the One-to- One Big Brothers Big Sisters Planning and Development Council. The IYB Advisory board will continue to support the work of the Planning and Development Council and will maintain proper oversight through its liaison to the PDC. " A complete policy book is located at the front office of the Ithaca Youth Bureau for your reference. I look forward to meeting with you on February 13th to answer any questions you may have. Sincerely, Al-4)3 Katie Foley Program Coordinator, One to One BBBS of Ithaca and Tompkins County ITHACA YOUTH BUREAU • ONE JAMES GIBBS DRIVE • ITHACA, NY 14850 • 607-273-8364 Ithaca Youth Bureau Board of Advisors Minutes for the March 12, 2007 Meeting Attendance: Christine Philipp; Michael Anderson; Matt Bishop; Ambria Diaz; Sebastian Friedeborn; Jeri Gallucci; William Murphy; Joan Speilholtz; Gabriel Weber; Stel Whitehead Staff: Allen Green; Liz Vance; Karen Friedeborn; Debbra Bond Absent: Ashlee Martinez; Roy Westwater Guests: Marie Adinolfi and Beth Brunelle prospective Board Members. Randy Martinez, Mike Ellis and Catherine Martinez from LOVE KNOWS NO BOUNDS. Katie Foley, Program Coordinator BBBS. MEETING CALLED TO ORDER at 7:10 NEW BUSINESS Katie Foley presented the Policies and procedures for One-to- One Big Brothers of Ithaca and Tompkins County. Bill Murphy asked for some changes in the wording (please see attached). With the changes in place: Matt moved to approve the resolution. Bill seconded the move and it was passed with a unanimous vote. The PDC policy and procedure book is in the front office for your review. Love Knows No Bounds a group providing support and donations to the New Orleans' victims of Hurricane Katrina. This group asked for some ways to spread the word and for some information on how to raise money for their program. They are taking another trip to New Orleans on April 7, 2007. Attached are the handouts provide by the group. The contact information is provided in those handouts. They appreciated the huge donation provided by the Computer All Stars program. 601 Birthday of the IYB- there were many ideas discussed on how to celebrate. Karen will set up an IYB tent at the Dragon Boat Festival on July 14, 2007. She would appreciate help with that project. OLD BUSINESS After some discussion it was decided to name the upstairs conference room in the IYB after Carol and Peter Seligmann. Bill will order the plaque and make the necessary arrangements to make this happen. COMMITTEE REPORTS- The Youth Development and the Recreation Committees met to decide what their next steps would be. YOUTH DEVELOPMENT will work on Program Monitoring. RECREATION-decided to meet on the first Monday of each month at 5:30PM. These committees will report at the next meeting. STAFF REPORTS- Kristin Letourneau received the Quarterly City Recognition. The Recreation Department won two awards from the NYS Recreation and Park Society. Brochure won the Promotional Brochure Award Tin Can won the Arts And Humanities Award Reports from Liaisons: Common Council GIAC ICSD Tompkins County Youth Services Southside Community Center BOARD COMMENTS/ISSUES ADJOURNMENT at 8:40 February 7, 2007 Members of the IYB Board: Last winter Mike McGreevey and I attended your board meeting and asked for your endorsement of the work of the Planning and Development Council of Big Brothers Big Sisters. As the official board of the Ithaca Youth Bureau, your endorsement provided the formal support we needed in order to reach full compliance with Big Brothers Big Sisters of America. As part of an ongoing compliance standard, we are mandated to review all policies and standards on an annual basis. The program committee of the Big Brothers Big Sisters Planning and Development Council has completed this tedious task. There were some amendment changes made over the last year that are available for your review at the main office of the Youth Bureau. I am asking for your endorsement and approval of the policies and standards of the One-to-One Big Brothers Big Sisters Program by passing the following resolution: "The IYB Advisory Board endorses all policy and implementation decisions approved by the One-to- One Big Brothers Big Sisters Planning and Development Council. The IYB Advisory board will continues to support the work of the Planning and Development Council and will maintain proper oversight through its liaison to the PDC. " A complete policy book is located at the front office of the Ithaca Youth Bureau for your reference. I look forward to meeting with you on February 13th to answer any questions you may have. Sincerely, Katie Foley Program Coordinator, One to One BBBS of Ithaca and Tompkins County - LOVE KNOWS NO BOUNDS Fellow Ithacans committed to offering a voice to a struggling New Orleans' community. Amu), f ki4Y& 140 bcvrtdS,o tip t, _ ___ . ,, - _ _ _Recently, a local team or people interestea in nelping the New Orleans' victims of Hurricane Katrtina got together and decided to compile their energy and efforts to make a difference. In the course of the volunteer work already accomplished, we created an organization called Love Knows No Bounds. LKNB is an Ithaca based group working to provide resources and materials to rebuild New Orleans. The overwhelming disaster-ridden areas of New Orleans led us to focus our efforts on one specific community. We connected with an amazing man, by the name of Pastor Bruce Davenport. Pastor Bruce heads a congregation in the 7th Ward of New Orleans. Before Hurricane Katrina, St Johns #5 Faith Church had a number of facilities designed to help low income families, children, unwed teen mothers, and HIV victims to improve or better cope with life in their current situation. We were fortunate enough to have had him visit Ithaca in late January to speak about the current situation in New Orleans. Speaking from the heart, Pastor Bruce is committed to providing life sustaining and enriching resources to the people living in his neighborhood. He touched many with his simple voice and strong will to keep fighting for a better life for him and his community. His visit incited interest in many community organizations, including Ithaca College and Cornell University. Mayor Peterson is even considering naming Ithaca a "sister city" for Pastor Bruce's community. In addition, we are hoping to collect donations and funds for our April trip. LKNB also welcomes any volunteers who can join us in New Orleans this April 7th through15th TO VOLUNTEER OR DONATE CONTACT: FUNDRAISING Karen Ruston karuston a(�.yahoo.com 277-9821 Tracy Blasioli tblaz27(a�hotmail.com 860-235-0821 DONATIONS Catherine Martinez catmat(c baka.com 279-4116 Mike Ellis MikeEllis a(�ecovillage.ny.us 277-6515 b. Coming Friday: Outlook '07 24-page report on Tompkins'economy • 4 ,.._____A ., . helthaéa URNAI.4 , . . • fhillir:' theithacajournal"corn <+y, F LIGHT IN WINTER INTO THE FIRE f i f Dance group Pilobolus Ithacan describes experiences comes to the State as volunteer in war-torn Ghana ' ! = toss ` � r = :' TICKET LOCAL NEWS,10 �+. s: ACA,N.Y. THURSDAY, JANUARY 25 , 20 � 2007 50 CENTS NEW ORLEANS PREACHER TALKS TO CAROLINE KIDS 4► Hews,OBITUARIES x _ Has dthettedCtoahstrled :gy1p? . �p414E ,7�&,'# : , 4 i 'j PREACHER toheI e'n,re d"ai4 l,Hx'4� .$yz �c `�D'� A A 1 x _ ` "�A* "y` X33+ an+83` "xi i CONTINUED FROM IA tbewarinl*{,FH2 x 1 t*? 94--- s, ;,E, ,°,, ,`-4.T ' said'7fyaulookatbiewOrleaos own may r�Le cap�plsioe4 did '4. r - �t ,V A,4 "'�, r today,You'd think Yatrina Ltd not evm visit the Super Dome }` t -" . , ', .,y� Fend li tweek' the ? .4"" +r" DavmpaRSpmtmasethanai: satdthetewltafthe a ' ` :r' hours at the school Wednsday unequatd h sbe Han .A . 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Students hell .4�es 5 � r.- --� omabassroo mArist a.• MaddieGlahnwaaffec.. from a dasaaaaa in Arizoos ve ort' ataies of the lno<tL f ..` The aclmowledgedthat ccane'simmsed�a'teaftermHh of on oin mire i _-.� r .. patba t eww0ainm,sudsathe "I never knew the sharks and g g � l c ,,. famous Pemch ti arm are be: allies re Al soameio.Tbatwa�id - y «�1�3 r i � y m6 rabuilR htd aW lour-income mafoe me Also aaeed, she srd. m wake of.Katrina �Be the patron Mly to scary a _ 3 1 ' 4 his bemg'put stgeer, bea>gbt poPab r„ 9ra "? , ture references and rilyldsesto .- rr'- .."/".>'-'`...- 6 k fti a Through his mioishy.Daven keep the mood b'� By tiffany Edwards ! •l�,�:� ?s, ' * pat rum a variery of social pro- kwafimaodGmny."saidFloy tedwerasiigilhaeajo�vnateam NEED FOR TEACHERS ; s-., - �,n`� * = grams,including an HIV/AIDS a a000d,sfwoiren gthe. banal Staff New Orleans schools appealing to _, f- 'm, y t: r > l -npate�$lo towed sense of adventure in trying to ;� �,� 1 gram.subemnce abuse counsel attire•CAROLINE—Pastor Bruce lure new talent. ' 1} , r a i', C log and a'GED peepandan and At a nearby table,roughly ten Daveaportaslcedthetallestkid PAGE SA �' fi ! ?' ' , . E >e9P am. studeotsbadgatheredtocreates in JaneClarksfiRLgradeclass �" r a. .- jw saidhebabadttoublemeiviog liatofitemstLeyvmuldllkelodo to stand up. Davenport was describing aidforhkdturrhheffor4becaure nate.Water and foodvvemorthe "The water went over his the devastation that hit Lis S&i lWIIFEIflI/banal Stall itIssmrt i Pmt• �� edbl ' head,"Davenport said to a cis- hometown of New Orleans Students in the three fourth-grade classes at Caroline Elementary "Whenfhemooeyamedowtt, brushes, sloping lagf, ce of amazed children at whefHurncaneKateeastruck School listen to Pastor Bruce Davenport taps about the continuing 8helpedtbebigargaoizrtlamand seeds a�aaok+hp gas r, Caroline Elementary School s 2005 impact of the damage from llwriearte Katrina en New Orleans dnnr not the littleaegtmiradona .and among other Ymg3 "In some places k was over 8 "lameupLoreto let people ing a visit to the school Wednesday.In the front row,from left, organizadomlikemhave slotaf seamstress Bryaow Sing aW feet tall,"be added holding Lis lahowweneedhelp"Davenport are Nicholas Cancalosi Dean,Patrick English,Chris martin and fight,"he said.''We believed the she Phoned toaewitemsmsmd. hand high in the air. 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N I _- 7 * BILL WARREN I Journal sue' Volunteers with a local group called Love Knows No Bounds sit in the back of a trailer they plan toll with used furniture and appliances and deliver to people hit by Hurricane Katrina in New Orleans.Front row,from left:Randy,Catherine and Justine ;'lliartinez,Katie Crumm and Veronica Mabee.Back row,from left:Jordan Martinez,Bob Asta and Dan Thurnheer. ■ • •r ri n urn ire o a a victims Local group to „,.....,,,,,,,,,.5,_ :._._� HOW TO HELP w.,;.,. ; The van will leave Dec.16 eliver donations � along with a caravan of volun- .* ' �, teer workers.Checks maybe o New Orleans r mailed to Love Knows No y Linda Stout �., Bounds,211 N.Geneva St.,Ith- 'Istout@ithacajoumal.corn aca,NY 14850.To volunteer or Qumal staff ' '''1`. donate furniture,appliances or — o :,,r full sets of new cookware or ITHACA — Catherine ® dishes,call Veronica Mabee at Martinez knew she had to do y 273-1398,Katie Crumm at 387- ®'ae ething to help with I • - .9735 or Catherine Martinez at cane Katnna relief ef- ® �" ,��=.;_,;•� � � .279-4116,ore-mail Martinez at 4 ...., ]Vlore l� it strut �i � atmat baka.corn tints came to her in a dream, .. kLS \ g to said. �7 , ' ON THE WEB She dreamed of furniture '�,... - Although the Tompkins Coun- gputinamovingvanand BILL WARREN/Journal Staff ty-based Love Knows No Bounds `elided to New Orleans. Justine Martinez,left,and Bob Asta move a donated chair into a efforts are not affiliated with a 7,ater,maldngphonecallaf- trailer Saturday in Ithaca.A local group called Love Knows No local church,furniture and other ter phone call,she confirmed Bounds is collecting used furniture,appliances and financial items are being taken to a coor- bat her dream had already old her:people there need- donations for people affected by Hurricane Katrina. dinator in the United Methodist agood furniture and appli- Church Committee on Relief.For ces, she said. She tapped Thurnheerrentedavan,set ances,beds,mattressesingood more information on the denom- skills of Dan Thurnheer, it up in Ithaca,and furniture condition, kitchen sets and ination's relief efforts,see: a;professional trucker from and appliances are being ran ges, washers, dryers, mi http✓/new.gbgm-ume.org/ Onby and a veteran of relief packed into it.Martinez's con- crowaves,coffee makers and umcor/work/emergencies/ lips to New Orleans. tactrequestedfurzuture,appli- See KATRINA Page 2B katrina/ 4 4`` Ithaca Youth Bureau Board of Advisors Minutes for the April 9, 2007 Meeting Attendance: Gabriele Weber, Roy Westwater, Jeri Gallucci, Bill Murphy, Ambria Diaz, Michael Anderson, Joan Spielholz, Sebastian Friedeborn, Ashlee Martinez Staff: Allen Green, Karen Friedeborn Absent: Stel Whitehead, Christine Philipp, Matt Bishop Guests: Mariah MEETING CALLED TO ORDER at 7:05 PM NEW BUSINESS: Recruiting new youth representatives - With 3 youth representatives graduating there will be a need for new youth members. Roy suggested that we write a brief "job description." Some of the recruitment ideas: Poster @ YES Tables @ IHS, LACS; Announcements @ Schools (Including TST Community School); Putting the word out through program staff; Informational Meetings; Article in the Tattler; PSA in the Ithaca Journal. Ashlee and Ambria volunteered to help put the word out. Joanie volunteered to serve on a small committee to review applications if we get a large number of applicants. OLD BUSINESS: Love Knows No Bounds - Ashlee reported that there will be a truck heading to New Orleans soon and that the main need at this point is for assistance with the cost of fuel. COMMITTEE REPORTS: Gabriele expressed an interest in working with the Friends of the Ithaca Youth Bureau on fund raising. Allen will contact David Schwartz (Chair) and relay contact information. STAFF REPORTS: Allen reported that discussions are ongoing with the Babe Ruth and Cal Ripkin Programs about baseball fields and other field needs at Cass Park. Reports from Liaisons: Common Council GIAC ICSD Tompkins County Youth Services Southside Community Center BOARD COMMENTS/ISSUES ADJOURNMENT at 8:25 PM Ithaca Youth Bureau Board of Advisors Minutes for the May 14, 2007 Meeting Attendance: Christine Philipp; Matt Bishop; Jeri Gallucci; William Murphy; Gabriel Weber; Staff: Allen Green; Liz Vance; Karen Friedeborn; Debbra Bond Absent: Ashlee Martinez; Roy Westwater; Ambria Diaz; Michael Anderson; Stel Westwater; Sebby Friedeborn; JR Clairborne Guests: MEETING CALLED TO ORDER at 7:10. Bill moved to approve the April minutes, Gabriele seconded and the minutes were approved unanimously. NEW BUSINESS Matt Bishop reported that this was his last meeting. Members of the Board thanked him for his service and congratulated him on his next position. Youth Applications and Recruitment Progress-Debbra reported on some of the approaches she used to get the applications to Youth: ISCD newsletter and Announcements Local List serves Application Packets of 25 or more with Flyer to the following: YES program PSMP program ICSD-SPIRIT GROUP Karen and Chris will work on providing a Summer Retreat for future Youth Board Members. Juneteenth- Allen reminded the Board members that the Juneteenth Celebration will be held on June 23rd at the Southside Community Center. This will be a great opportunity for our Board to help. OLD BUSINESS- Saturday Science Academy- Jeri asked that the Board look at how the IYB board could help with the funding for their annual trip. A brief discussion was held on Funding possibilities. This will be reviewed at the next meeting. Carol Seligmann family donation- will be reviewed at the next meeting. COMMITTEE REPORTS- Recreation- Sports Equipment Exchange- the committee is actively working on "putting the word out". Kipkeino Event- was a success and the IYB was represented. Liz reported on how the event was run. (see attached newspaper article). Youth Development- Program Monitoring- CAS- College Discovery- PSMP- The committee asked that the process and the reporting be clearer. It was difficult for the committee to evaluate and calculate the figures for the programs. Karen took this information and will present it to the staff. STAFF REPORTS- Reports from Liaisons: Common Council GIAC ICSD Tompkins County Youth Services Southside Community Center BOARD COMMENTS/ISSUES ADJOURNMENT at 8:33 HELPING A LEGENDARY RUNNER MAKE A DIFFERENCE �^� Ar ," ! 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Local family brings Ki Keino back to I a� By Krisy Gashler KEINO FOUNDATION EVENTS Special to The Journal May 12-13 is Kip Keino Weekend in Ithaca. but attendees who are able are encouraged to donate Kevin Thompson's connec- t• Health&Fitness Expo From 11 a.m.to 4 p.m. new or lightly used sneakers,to be distributed to tion to world-class runner Kip Saturday,May 12,BorgWarner will host a Health& Keino's orphans and athletes. Keinobeganalmostfortyyears Fitness Expo at the Hilton Garden Inn in downtown lo- mile run:At 11 a.m.Sunday,May 13,the ago and is culminatinginithaca Ithaca.The event will feature BorgWarner's employee Kip Keino Fun and Fitness Mile will be held at Ithaca thisweekendinaslewofevents wellness program,as well as exhibits and booths High School.The event will begin with an open mile honoring Keino and support- from other companies,health care'providers,schools run,where Keino will run with local youth. ing his humanitarian efforts. and local governments. ►The event was organized by Michelle It was 1968 and Thompson Former Olympic runners and Kip Keino are sched- Thompson, Ithaca High School senior Mary was 10 years old—old enough uled to be available during the Expo for questions and Winans,Cornell student Anila Rehman,Amy Fuhr, to start being aware of the tal- autographs.The event is free and open to the public, T.Chad Montgomery and Weldon Johnson. ents God gave him,and aware of what his society would and would not allow him to do with Olympics,where the American Ryun was heavily favored. the'32 Olympics—right in the them. trackathletes were cleaningup, Kevin understood that black center of Adolf Hitler's Berlin Kevin an d his brother were as usual,heading into the 1,500- Americans like himselfwere al- —hadproventhat.But distance bothgettingintotrackandfield, meterrace,whereU.S.starand lowed to be sprinters; Jesse so theylovedwatchingthe19G8 then-world record holder Jim Owens'gold-winning sprint in See KEINO Page 4A • i Friday,May 11,2007 1 THE ITHACA JOURNAL K E I N O country.And there was a pride The weekend is also the cul- holders.He's an unofficial am- where he educates children who was working with Ithaca Mayor inthiF African who was not elite, mination of a relationship that bassador and the president of otherwise could not afford even Carolyn Peterson to make CONTINUED FROM IA and who was considered un- began, from afar at first, with the Kenyan Olympic Committee. a basic education.He's working Eldoret, Kenya a sister city to trained—he was a police offi- that event in 1968. As if this weren't enough to on building a high school. Ithaca. events,it was believed,required cer who just jogged." Two years ago,Michelle and occupy someone's time,Keino's Yet when the Thompsons of- Michelle Thompson has more than just strength and Keino went on to win three KevinThompsoncelebratedthe home and training center are fered to make a donation to his talked extensively with Keino speed.They required an ability Olympic medals in1968 and1972, high school graduation of their situated on a 500-acre organic charitable efforts,he refused. about why he has spent so much to pace yourself,years of care- leading a surge in East African oldest daughter,Rei,with a fam- farm, where he experiments "We said,`What can we do? ofhis time and wealth inhuman- ful training and expert coaching. world-class running that contin- ily trip to Africa to hike Mount with sustainable energy prac- What can we do to help you?' itarian service. Jim Ryun had all of this. ues to this day.In 1987,he was Kilamanjaro and go on a safari. tices — he has solar panels, a And he said,`Nothing,"'Michelle "Kip'smotivationis,he'sbeen Another runner — Kipchoge named a Sports Illustrated's Kevin Thompson convinced his windmill and is working on ex- said. blessed with sport,and health, Keino of Kenya did not.Yet Sportsman of the Year for taking reluctant family to take an eight- tracting methane from his live- Even after returning to the and good friends,and while he's it was Keino, known as "Kip," in dozens of orphaned children. hour bus ride to Eldoret,Kenya, stock's manure. U.S.,Michelle Thompson said here on this earth,he's gonna do who won. Now, this weekend, the and Keino's"High Performance He runs a tilapia fish farm,be- the family was never contacted everything he can to help his "Jim Ryun at the time hap- Thompsons are honoring their Training Centre" for distance cause he learned that tilapiapro- for donations. "And we just community,"she said."And he pened to be a great—not just a sporting hero in Ithaca with the runners in Eldoret,Kenya. duce a very nutritious,high-qual- couldn't believe it:not one phone doesn't look at his community good runner—he was great.In Kip Keino Fun&Fitness Mile. Once in Eldoret, a city of ity meat and wanted to provide call,not one anything, and we as just the people around him, theory, he was invincible," The Sunday event is bringing 200,000 people,the Thompsons it to the people in his commu- just said,`Let's do something."' he's looking at humanity." Thompson said."And here's this notable male and female mile asked strangers how to fmd Kip nity.He uses agritourism to sub- And they have done some- African from Kenya,taking on and1,500-meter runners,includ- Keino, and were immediately sidize his production costs, so thing. the world record holder, Jim ing, organizers say, nine sub- directed to his sporting goods that he can sell the fish to his Last year Michelle Thompson Ryun—an American—and he four-minute milers from five store.They were introduced to neighbors as cheaply as possi- and her brother, T. Chad `ravel beat him.Like,really beat him." countries. two of Keino's sons,and short- ble(oftentimes for free). Montgomery,launched a Web "We(US athletes)tradition- The races are part of K i p Keino ly thereafter, Keino himself Every day at 6 a.m.he person- site,kipkeinotraining.org,to in- SATURDAYS I N THE JOURNAL ally have great coaching,"said Weekend, -which celebrates showed up at the store. ally delivers milk from his farm, troduce athletes to Keino's High Thompson, now an assistant Keino's life and work.The event "He said,`Come to my home free of charge,to the children in Performance Training Centre. Travel Editor Nancy Ferguson men's track and field coach at also includes citizen races,The for four days.Let me feed you, the school and orphanage. He They've started The Kip Keino 123 W.State St.,Ithaca,NY 14850 Cornell University. "Keino Borg Warner Health and Fitness let me talk to you,let me learn also has cared for more than 300 Foundation,to oversee fundrais- 274-9230 coached himself." Expo at the Hilton Garden Inn about you,"'Michelle Thompson orphans himself. He's built an ingandcollaborationefforts.Just nferguso @ithacajournal.corn Keino's win resonated with downtown and an evening ban- said. "We felt so honored that elementary and middle school last week Michelle Thompson Africans, but also with black quet saluting Kip Keino as guest he would treat us as though we Americans, said Thompson's of honor.The weekend also in- were his kids immediately." wife, Michelle, now a visiting augurates the Kip Keino In their four days at Keino's lecturer in Architecture,Art and Foundation(USA),a nonprofit centre the Thompsons learned Planning at Cornell."That was organization dedicated to pro- that Keino trains athletes who a time when there was a lot of moting Keino's legacy and his are national champions, racial strife and tension in our humanitarian efforts in Kenya. Olympians, and world record ITHACA YOUTH BUREAU ADVISORY BOARD BOARD MEMBERS NAME TITLE ADDRESS PHONE NUMBERS E-MAIL OCCUPATION MAYOR APPT TERM EXP. HOME WORK CELL YES NO J.R.Clairborne C.C.Liaison 528 W.Clinton Street jclairbo @twcny.rr.com Common Council Ithaca,NY 14850 (607)272-4905 Member Jeri Gallucci Family 109 W.Yates Street rgallucl @twcny.rr.com TCA Headstart Worker Ithaca,NY 14850 (607)277-4936 (607)898-3040 12/31/2007 82 Sodom Rd. Ashlee Martinez Youth Rep Ithaca NY 14850 (607)277-5849 (607)279-5704 martinez.ashlee@gmail.com I.H.S. Student 12/31/2009 1308 N.Cayuga St. William Murphy Mail Handler Ithaca NY 14850 (607)277-0840 (607)257-3865 _ murf2001(utwcny.rr.com Post Office X 12/31/2007 407 E.Marshall St. Lizzy Noonan-Pomada Youth Rep. Ithaca NY 14850 _ (607)342-6919 kaleidoscopeeyes7@yahoo.com I.H.S.Student Pending 606 Mitchell St.,Ithaca Christine Phillips NY 14850 (607)273-6599 , cphillips @,his.com X 12/31/2008 Jesse Polenberg Youth Rep. Pending 101 Orchard Place,Ithaca Joan Spielholz Chair NY 14850 (607)253-3924 (607)273-7286 momoat2001@yahoo.com Researcher at Cornell X 12/31/2007 24 Tyler Rd.,Ithaca NY Gabriele Weber 14850 (607)257-3451 (607)760-4145 thewebers usaahotmail.com Community Resident 12/31/2009 24 Tyler Rd.,Ithaca NY Valerie Weber Youth Rep 14850 (607)257-3451 (607)220-4458 valsterooligan@a,yahoo.com LH.S. 8480 Iradell Rd., Royal Westwater(Roy) Trumansburg (607)387-3859 (607)387-3791 rovalna,nurservdenot.com Community Resident 12/31/2009 432 Winthrop Dr.,Ithaca Stel Whitehead NY 14850 (607)273-4190 (607)257-6957 ste1225Amsn.com Southside Community 12/31/2009 Cameron Younger Youth Rep 7 John St.,Ithaca 14850 (607)277-7758 , (607)592-6620 cfy4life @gmail.com I.H.S. 1544 Slaterville Road Sarah Zipfel Youth Rep Ithaca,NY 14850 (607)272-3206 sarahzipfel(ngmail.com L.A.C.S. At-Large 34 Shudaben Road Ithaca,NY 14850 (607)277-1340 sarahzipfel@gmail.com At-Large 320 W.State St.,Ithaca TC Youth Service Nanc Zook TCYSD NY 14850 607 274-5310 nzook, tom•kins-co.or 1 De s t. At-Lat.!e ITHACA YOUTHBUREAUADVISORYBOARD NOT ON BOARD (RECEIVES A CC COPY OF AGENDA & MINUTES) NAME TITLE ADDRESS PHONE NUMBERS E-MAIL OCCUPATION MAYOR APPT TERM EXP. HOME WORK CELL YES NO Julie Conic -Holcomb IMMO. 607 274-6570 LIEH • ci ofithaca.orl Clerks Office --� Rick Ferrel 1=MR 607 272-1718 rickf• ci ofithaca.orl Public Works _--� Marcia Fort Director 607 272-3622 -- marciaf• ci ofithaca.or l GIAC Bill Gra Su. rinten. 607 274-6527 -- bills • ci ofithaca.orl Public Works Schelle Michell-Nunn Director 607 274-6539 _- schelle mn • ci ofithaca.or: Human Resources Carol 1 Peterson Ma or 607 274-6501 carol • ci ofithaca.orl IMMIIIIIIIIIII NOT ON BOARD (STAFF MEMBERS RECEIVE COPY OF AGENDA & MINUTES) NAME TITLE ADDRESS PHONE NUMBERS E-MAIL OCCUPATION MAYOR APPT TERM EXP. HOME WORK CELL YES NO Jim D'Alterio Director 607 273-1090 'dalterio • c i ofithaca.or_l Cass Park ---� Karen Friedeborn Youth Coord. 607 273-8364 karena• ci ofithaca.or_l Youth Bureau Allen Green Green Director -_ 607 273-8364 allen 1 • ci ofithaca.orl Youth Bureau Liz Vance D •.Director 607 273-8364 lizv • ci ofithaca.or l Youth Bureau -- fes 41 id id November 13, 2007 Meeting Minutes Attendance: Ashlee Martinez, Sarah Zipfel,Cameron Younger, Valerie Weber,Gabriele Weber, Lizzy Noonan-Pomada,Jeri Gallucci and Roy Westwater Staff: Allen Green, Liz Vance,Karen Friedebom,Annie Wojdyla and Tammy Williams Excused: Christine Phillips,Joan Spielholz and Jesse Polenberg Absent: J.R.Clairbome,Stel Whitehead, William Murphy Meeting called to order at 7:10 p.m. October minutes were approved. • Summary of Meeting D Broke down into the two groups,Youth Development and Recreation for 20-25 minutes so they could discuss plans. D Went over 2008 meeting schedule and there only being one Monday changed in October to a Tuesday meeting,said we would discuss it when it got closer to the time. D Passed around the board members address list for updates or changes. ➢ Went over nomination of officers and came up with temporary suggestion that adult officers be along with youth representatives as follows: Chair: Christine Phillips with Ashlee Martinez.&Sarah Zipfel Co-Chair: Jeri Gallucci with Valerie Weber&Lizzy Noonan-Pomada Treasurer: Gabriele Weber with Cameron Younger - • Went over the board helping with the IYB 601 Anniversary Youth Representative's Report D The next Youth Rep meeting will be on Monday,December 3,2007 from 7:00 p.m.—8:30 p.m. • The Youth Reps want to become better acquainted with the Youth Bureau staff,so they will be conducting interviews in the upcoming weeks. Adjournment at 8:35 p.m. H:1IYB Advisory Board\Board Minutes12007 Minutes\Nov. 13,2007.doc Youth Bureau Advisory Bo December 10, 2007 Meeting Minutes Attendance: Ashlee Martinez, Sarah Zipfel, Cameron Younger, Valerie Weber, Gabriele Weber, Lizzy Noonan-Pomada,Jeri Gallucci,Joan Spielholz and Jesse Polenberg Staff: Allen Green, Liz Vance, Tammy Williams and Jen Gluck Excused: Christine Philipp, Stel Walton Whitehead and Roy Westwater _f-f7\ Absent:-J. R. Clairborne, William Murphy and Nancy Zook sf`\\ A 'I ---- Meeting called to order at 7:10 p.m. s ' ® 10, November minutes were approved. f Summary of Meeting > Sarah took over as Chair and put meeting to order. Allen passed out email that Chris Philipp resigned (12/10/07). Members discussed possibly changing day of meeting since so many members cannot get to the Monday night meeting. > Jen reported that the Youth Reps are doing well with their staff interviews. Also, did a game so that everyone on the Board new something about the other. Jen handed out flow chart and Allen discussed what the different boards were and how they affect or could be connected to the Advisory Board. Gabriele mentioned that the Advisory Board only could advise. Jen had everyone break up into two groups. ➢ Liz reported that the Rec Committee is getting together a Parent Sportsmanship Group for football and the meeting is scheduled for January 9, 2008. Valerie reported that the Youth Development Committee discussed the monitoring process and the possibility of having a Board Liaison for each of the Youth Development programs. > Went over nomination of officers and decided not to make a decision on the officers since so many members were missing. Nominations are up in the air about who is going to do what. H:\1YB Advisory Board\Board Minutes\2007 Minutes\Dec. 10,2007.doc > Allen announced that he and Jen wrote a letter to James L. Gibbs family(Dr. James L. Gibbs,Jr.) about the display in the atrium of the Youth Bureau to see if they had any suggestions on how they would like the display to be. > Jen announced about MC-Lite would be speaking at the MLK program at Ithaca College. In addition, GIAC is having a MLK program too. Jen also, spoke on maybe there being an announcement sheet so that other programs knew what each other were doing. > Jeri announced that the letter for the Saturday Academy is almost done and that she would bring a copy of the finished letter to the Board meeting upon completion Liaison Reports > Common Council Liaison,J.R. Clairborne was not present. Joan the GIAC Liaison reported that they are going through the same difficulties of getting recruitment for their board. Tompkins County Liaison,Nancy Zook was not present. Adjournment at 8:35 p.m. H:\IYB Advisory Board\Board Minutes\2007 Minutes\Dec. 10,2007.doc Ithaca Youth Bureau Board of Advisors Minutes for the June 11, 2007 Meeting Attendance: Gabriele Weber, Jeri Gallucci, Bill Murphy, Michael Anderson, Ashlee Martinez, Christine Philipp Staff: Allen Green, Karen Friedeborn Absent: Stel Whitehead, JoanSpielholz, JR Clairborne, Sebby Friedeborn, Royal Westwater, Ambria Diaz AA EETING C A■ ■ ED TA 'ORDER tel:•0 PM 19 1119V I.ALLGV 1 V VRVGR dL /:iV f I9 The minutes of the May 14, 2007 meeting were approved. NEW BUSINESS: Congratulatory gift baskets were presented to our three graduating youth representatives. Michael Anderson graciously offered to help deliver baskets to those that were unable to attend. We do have a few prospects for new youth representatives. Gabriele and Ashlee agreed to follow up. OLD BUSINESS: Bill gave an update on the memorial plaque for Carol Seligman. He will be in touch with Debb to finalize the wording and place the order. The Science and Mathematics Saturday Academy: Allen gave an update on this year's trip to Washington DC and on the status of discussions regarding formation of an ad hoc committee of members from IYB, GIAC and Southside Boards to put together a funding request to present to ICSD as well as more general discussions about sustainability of the program. Geri graciously agreed to serve as the representative from the IYB Advisory Board. COMMITTEE REPORTS: No reports STAFF REPORTS: Allen reported on the work that is being done on a new 5 year inter municipal Recreation Partnership and on a proposal for two Vista Volunteers to assist with our mentoring programs. Karen reported on a Mentoring Program grant proposal that has been submitted - for federal funding through the Safe and Drug - Free Schools and Communities Program. Reports from Liaisons: No reports BOARD COMMENTS/ISSUES ADJOURNMENT at 8:25 PM Ithaca Youth Bureau Board of Advisors Minutes for the July 30, 2007 Meeting Attendance: Michael Anderson; Sebastian Friedeborn; Joan Speilholz; Gabriele Weber; Staff: Allen Green; Karen Friedeborn; Debbra Bond Absent: Ashlee Martinez; Roy Westwater; Jeri Gallucci; Stel Whitehead; Christine Philipp; William Murphy; JR Clairborne; Jim D'Alterio; Liz Vance MEETING CALLED TO ORDER at 7:10 June minutes were reviewed and approved. NEW BUSINESS 2008 IYB Budget Proposal- Allen presented the proposed Budget for 2008. The Executive Committee had previously reviewed the proposed Budget. The mayor asked for two proposals: one at a 1% increase and the other at a 3% increase. Joni motioned, Gabriele seconded, and the board unanimously voted to submit the proposed budget while strongly recommending the 3% increase. OLD BUSINESS Youth Representatives- Karen brought to the Board's attention that there should be a balance of male/female youth reps on the board. After a short discussion, it was decided to allow six youth reps on the board and hoping for an equal balance. COMMITTEE REPORTS- STAFF REPORTS- Reports from Liaisons: Common Council GIAC ICSD Tompkins County Youth Services Southside Community Center BOARD COMMENTS/ISSUES ADJOURNMENT at 8:00 H:\IYB Advisory Board\Board Minutes\2007 MinutesUuly 30, 2007.doc • 1yg Advisory Boas. 1 Y.13] Ithaca Youth Bureau Advisory Board September 10, 2007 - Meeting MINUTES Attendance: Ashlee Martinez,Valerie Weber, Sarah Zipfel, Cameron Younger, Joan Spielholz, Gabriele Weber,Jeri Gallucci, William Murphy and Christine Philipp Staff: Allen Green, Liz Vance, Karen Friedeborn and Tammy Williams 9 tk p Absent: Royal Westwater, Stel Whitehead and J.R. Clairbome ,. �i� 1 oCl cto eze Meeting called to order at 7:10 p.m. O�C� July minutes were approved. V # NEW BUSINESS D Date for Planning Committee and Orientation for new youth members—decided to meet September 19,2007 at 4:00 p.m. > Quota met for new youth members. D What kinds of fundraisers the Friends of Youth Bureau can have. > Received grant for$169,000 for College Discovery and Paul Schreurs Monitoring Program. > Discussed revitalization of the Friends of the Ithaca Youth Bureau and the relationship of the"Friends"to this Advisory Board. > Discussed potential fundraisers and new members for the"Friends"Group. OLD BUSINESS > 2008 IYB Budget Proposal-Allen presented that they met with the Mayor and City Controller to go over proposals. One for 1% increase above 2007 level and the other is a 3%increase above 2007 level. Increases must be factored in with union contract. Mayor has to submit her budget decision to Common Council. Next budget meeting is October 4, 2007. H:\IYB Advisory Board\Board Minutes\2007 Minutes\Sept. 10,2007.doc Page 2 COMMITTEE REPORTS > Liz reported Rec Partnership getting together fundraisers for next year. D. Allen reported that they submitted a Capital Project Proposal for 2008 to enclose Cass Park Ice Rink and replace the old refrigeration system. Total cost about $1,800,000($45,000 in 2008 for design). D Liz submitted proposal for renovation and improvements at Skate Park. STAFF REPORTS > Karen announced the 3 new Vista workers (Shea, Jen and Becka Y Rec Partnership Board has a new 5 yr. agreement, which goes to 11 Municipal Partners. Includes all of Tompkins County except for Town of Lansing. REPORTS FROM LIAISONS Common Council GIAC • ICSD Tompkins County Youth Services Southside Community Center BOARD COMMENTS/ISSUES > Would like IYB Advisory Board bumper stickers > Would like Youth Development and Recreation Committee Meeting ➢ Jeri Gallucci announced that the Committee with representatives from the GIAC Board, Southside Community Center Board and IYB Board are working on a letter to the Ithaca School Board for funding for the Science and Mathematics Saturday Academy Adjournment at 8:15 p.m. H:\IYB Advisory Board\Board Minutes\2007 Minutes\Sept. 10,2007.doc • Ithaca Youth Bureau Board of Advisors Minutes for the October 9, 2007 Meeting Attendance: Gabriele Weber, Jeri Gallucci, Bill Murphy, Valerie Weber, Ashlee Martinez, Christine Philipp, Cameron Younger, Joanie Spielholz, Jesse Pollenberg Staff: Allen Green, Jen Gluck, Shea O'Neill Absent: Stel Whitehead, JR Clairborne, Sarah Zipfel MEETING CALLED TO ORDER at 7:10 PM The minutes of the September 10, 2007 meeting were approved. OLD BUSINESS: Allen provided an update on the 2008 city budget process. Mayor Peterson has included the NB's "3%" budget proposal in the Mayor's budget proposal. Capital Projects include proposals for improvements at the Skate Park and planning/design work for the Cass Park ice rink. NEW BUSINESS: Allen shared a powerpoint presentation with an overview of the IYB's history, mission, budget and programs. Unfortunately the projector stopped working early on, so the group viewed the presentation on a small laptop computer. The board then divided in to two groups. Jen facilitated a discussion with the youth representatives and Shea facilitated a discussion with the adult representatives. COMMITTEE REPORTS: No reports STAFF REPORTS: Allen reported on discussions about a possible historical/educational display in the atrium of the IYB building about the life, work and contributions of James L. Gibbs. James L. Gibbs was an important figure in local African American history and was the first director of the Southside Community Center. Jen mentioned that she has been in touch with the History Center about this and they may be able to assist. Shea reported on a Halloween haunted house fund-raiser and on the work that is going on aimed at reviving the Friends of the Ithaca Youth Bureau. Reports from Liaisons: Joanie reported on GIAC building developments and challenges. BOARD COMMENTS/ISSUES ADJOURNMENT at 8:25 PM ANNOUNCEMENT Human Services Coalition Board Development Series 2007-2008 Leadership Planning& Recruitment Workshop For Current Board Members and Executive Directors of Non-Profit Organizations Sign up now for the next workshop in HSC's Board Development Series: Leadership Planning&Recruitment. Ann Martin of the Praxis Consulting Group will be facilitating this valuable, interactive workshop. One of the Board's crucial roles is to effectively and regularly add new members and plan for future leadership vacancies. Too often Boards do not have a strategy in place for member recruitment or orientation and end up with too small boards, burned out veteran members and un-engaged new members. This workshop will provide information and tools for Boards to effectively: * Identify and recruit new board members * Increase the diversity of board members * Orient new board members * Encourage active participation and commitment * Educate the board * Rotate board members Session 1: Wednesday,December 5 - 4:30 p.m. —7 p.m. Beverly Livesay Room Human Services Building 320 W. State Street, Ithaca NY Session 2: Friday, December 7 - 8:30 a.m. - 11 a.m. Beverly Livesay Room Human Services Building 320 W. State Street, Ithaca NY Cost: $15 - Includes light refreshments Deadline: November 28, 2007 - Space is limited to the first 35 registrants for each session, so please register early. Please indicate which session you plan to attend- December 5 or December 7. To register please send your name,organization,email address,telephone number and choice of session,along with your check to: Human Services Coalition of Tompkins County, Inc. 100 W. Seneca Street, Suite 300 Ithaca,NY 14850 Please make checks payable to Human Services Coalition of Tompkins County,Inc. Questions: call(607)273-8686 or email <mailto:LHORN @HSCTC.ORG>LHORN @HSCTC.ORG Ann Martin is an Associate with Praxis Consulting Group based in Philadelphia and Ithaca. She has taught and facilitated dialogue, conflict resolution, and organizational development in non-profit, private sector, and public sector organizations. She is particularly interested in helping people in communities and organizations work together across their different perspectives and take advantage of these differences to build sustainable futures. Ann was a senior extension faculty member at Cornell University's School Industrial and Labor Relations(ILR) for 19 years, and served as Associate Dean of ILR for part of her time there, an experience that forced an immersion into the theory and practice of leadership in complex organizations. She now brings her other areas of knowledge to bear on leadership and board development. Recent clients of Ann's include the Non-profit Executive Leadership Institute at Bryn Mawr, where she has taught strategic planning for three years,the University of Pennsylvania Superintendents Study Council,where she teaches and coaches superintendents in dealing with difficult issues,and the Alternatives Federal Credit Union in Ithaca,NY. Ann has served on the Ithaca Board of Education and,for many years,on the Board of the Community Dispute Resolution Center in Ithaca. She has a BA from Middlebury College, an MAT from the Harvard Graduate School of Education,an MILR from the Cornell School of Industrial and Labor Relations,and an EdD in Adult and Organizational Learning from Teachers College, Columbia University. Governance is the leading issue in non-profit accountability and to that end,the following local fenders highly recommend the workshops in HSC's Board Development Series: Community Foundation of Tompkins County Park Foundation Tompkins Charitable Gift Fund Tompkins County Foundation Triad Foundation United Way of Tompkins County Lisa Horn, Support Specialist Human Services Coalition of Tompkins County, Inc. 100 W. Seneca Street, Suite 300 Ithaca,NY 14850 Tel: (607)273-8686 Fax: (607)273-3002 Email: <mailto:LHORN @HSCTC.ORG>LHORN @HSCTC.ORG , , „ 1008 iIeeiiii O January 14, 2008 July 28, 2008 February 11, 2008 August—No Meeting March 10, 2008 September 8, 2008 April 14, 2008 October 14, 2008 May 12, 2008 November 10, 2008 June 9, 2008 December 8, 2008 October 13th is Columbus Day Holiday so the meeting will be held on October 14, 2008.