HomeMy WebLinkAbout1998-03-17® Dryden /Freeville Youth Commission
Minutes March 17, 1998
Present: Steve Kirsch, Laszlo Engle, JoAnn Myer Foland, David Hall,
Nita Baldwin, Tracy Kurtz, Karen Coleman, Barbara Hopkins
Absent Loretta Corrillo,Vicki Alexander, Inshik Lee.
Notes taken by Karen Coleman and Nita Baldwin
Meeting called to order at 6:50 PM
January 1998 minutes read and approved by general consensus.
Corrections noted re: spelling of Loretta Corrillos' name.
Youth Development - Introduction of David Hall - the new
program manager. David has a variety of experiences working with
youth. He is trained in outdoor activities, worked with Fall Creek after
school program, and with IYB in the Conservation Corp. Currently
David is working with the Outings program and has spent some
time at the Varna Homework Club. He is meeting with Jo Ann,
getting to know the kids, and generally in the "getting started "
phase of his position. JoAnn reported that her activities were
running smoothly. She brought a basket as an example of what the
Craft group is doing and shared copies of INK LINKS which is
produced by a group of youth (working with Jo Ann) and distributed
through the school.
O ur participation with the Varna Homework club will end the
Second week of April. There have been some issues with
recruitment of youth, participation is low, they have a good staff
and reliable volunteers. The community center will have to evaluate
this program and decide what they would like to do.
Summer Program Discussion - After looking at several options
the Commission agreed that 4 weeks of Summer programs would be
held at the Freeville fire station, and if pre- registration indicates
interest 2 weeks would be held at the Varna Community Center.
The Commission does not want to loose the momentum that was
is built up last summer.
United Way - Steve Kirsch wrote and submitted an application
to the United Way for funding to provide alcohol and drug free
activities for middle school youth. This money would cover stipends,
misc. costs of operating such a program. He attended a meeting
with United Way. The application was for $2000.
Potential Youth Center - Penny Stevens is closing her Child Care
Center (across from Elementary School) this might be a great spot
for a youth program / gathering place for Dryden. Steve will stay in
contact with Penny. Laszlo stated that the school district has also
been notified and may be interested. Karen suggested that the
Commission might be interested in doing a needs assessment or
facilitating a meeting of interested parties to discuss this.
Budget- Steve was notified by Diane McFall that the Town of
Dryden approved an exact match for Youth Programs for a total of
$43,494.00 this is less than the amount we originally recommended.
Steve and Karen will meet to write a letter to the Town, attend a
meeting of the Board and ask for funding to be restored. The
amount decreased is $15,258. This reflects the amount that would
come from the Village of Freeville and Village of Dryden.
Karen asked Nita to send a copy of the Youth Services budget
section to clarify and to check the November Town Board minutes
re: budget approvals and discussion.
There will be a small increase in State Revenue:
to the Town of Dryden = $6988
Village of Dryden = $1200
Village of Freeville = $ 300
Meeting adjourned at 8:45 PM