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Dryden Youth Commission
Meeting Minutes May 15, 1996
Ellis Hollow Communitv Center
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Fan: 844-4832 (call flit)
Present: Stephen Kirsch, Lance Cole, Judy Taylor, Vicki Alexander,
Absent: Loretta Carrillo, Tracy Kurtz, Rae Harris
Associates: JoAnn Myer- Foland, Nita Baldwin, Barbara Hopkins, Janice Johnson
Quest: Fdie Spalding
1, Call to order: 7:00 PM
2. Minutes were approved as read.
3. Introductions & Task Assignments
Janice Johnson will be representing the County at meetings through the fall.
S. Kirsch reported that the 1I2 time youth worker was approved by the Town Board at the last meeting.
4. Program Reports
a) Dryden Youth Sen•ices (also see written report)
Time To Talk is going well. Attendance is very good. A pizza party is being planned for the kids.
Pet Parade: Many kids are participating. To find out what the kids have learned about the animals, quiz
games will be played..
Youth Information exchange: Many youth are going to the Sciencecenter on a regular basis. Youth will
be allowed to join another group at the end of the year to continue their interest's in science.
Horse Program: Riders range from 5 - 12 years of age. When the Summer program begins, older riders
will be targeted.
Conservation Coms,: Interviews have been held and the participants have been chosen 4 males & 4
females. It is a diverse group of youth. 22 application were received. 35 - 40 hours were involved
in the recruiting and interviewing process.
b) Brooktondale Summer Camp - Edie Spalding
en7ew - When the camp started many Dryden youth that lived near Br(
because it was closer than going to the Dryden programs. The age group
camp is staffed for 72 youth. The camp starts in mid -July and runs for 5
child per week is requested, yet no one is refused entry for lack of funds.
budget is $10,323. Dryden's contribution is $800.00.
)oktondale wanted to attend
is from 4 1" - 12 years old. The
weeks. A donation of $7.50 per
Attendance is steady. Total
5, Summer Programming - Discussion/Decisions - Proposal (see written proposal also)
Would be held at Dryden High School, 5 days a week. Charging for Summer programming is being
considered. Some camperships would be available for those with a need.
The Commission discussed the idea of collecting fees for programming. Many questions were
asked - Who would be responsible for the money? How would the Town Board feel about it? (doreble
taring) What would happen to the money at the end of the fiscal year? A motion was made for a $7 fee
per child, $12 for 2, and $3 for each additional child. This was unanimously approved, S. Kirsch will
speak with Jim Schug to get his opinion.
Flyer distribution and advertising strategies will be planned.
The information for the organizing of the 3 on 3 league could not be found in Ben Richards paper work
from last year. Jo Ann found out that a 3 on 3 tournament is being run by the High School. S. Kirsch
with the help from Nita Baldwin will try to track down information on who else might have been involved
in 1995.
A Super Sitters Program has been proposed for the 1996 Municipal Jobs Program.
S. Kirsch met with Alan Green to discuss Youth Conservation Corps Projects. Cemetery "clean ups" are
being planned. A foot bridge in Varna is being considered. The Outings Program was also discussed..
Having an additional outings "expert" to go along on the trips while the Youth Worker would do
the administrative work was discussed also.
Flom the Desk of Lance 6 Kathleen Cole
Phone: 844 -4632
Fait: a44 -4032 (call Nast)
Allocation of Remaining Youth Services Funds
f 11) With the approval of an additional 112 time youth worker by the Town Board, there are no remaining
funds, The.Commission discussed the need to get a better handle on what funds are remaining at any time.
There is always an amount that is uncertain since the villages might return some unused funds at any time.
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7. Administrative Business
a) County Update - Janice Johnson
Handouts were handed out. Posters were offered to those wanting to post them for a 1 to 1
program.
b) Review of Commission Goals
Commission goals were reviewed. The Commission is meeting a great percentage of them.
c) 1995 Annual Report
S. Kirsch will work with J. Johnson to finalize the annual report.
8, New Business
9, Review of task assignments
S. Kirsch will talk to Jim Schug regarding the charging of fees for Summer Programming.
S. Kirsch will contact Janice Johnson to finalize 1995 Final Report.
10. Set Agenda
Next Meeting will be back at the Dryden High School. J. Johnson will advise the commission on
monitoring and evaluating existing programming. The new 1/2 time Youth Worker's
responsibilities will be discussed.
11. Meeting adjourned at 9;37. Next meeting is June 20, 1996.
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