HomeMy WebLinkAbout2003-04-08Dryden Youth Commission
April 8, 2003
Minutes
Present: Jean Simmons, Kristen Blackman, Eric McConnell, Walt Matyjas, Karl Heck, Linda Schoffel, Dave
Hall, Carissa Mann, Allen Green, Nita Baldwin, Jennifer Glaab, Kris Bennett
Absent: Penny Green -Brown
Jean called the meeting to order at 6:05 pm, Introductions were made. First time attendees were Linda
Schoffel, new RYS coordinator at CCE and Jennifer Glaab, Dryden's new Rec. Director.
Kris announced that Russ Kowalski has resigned from the DYC, effective immediately. This creates a T.
Dryden opening. Nita suggested that former member Tracy Kurtz might be interested; Kris will contact her.
Kris and Eric just finished a background meeting so Eric is now fully oriented to the DYC.
Program Presentations:
Police and Community — postponed until May or June. Kris will contact Margaret Ryan to set this up.
Youth Conservation Corps — Allen Green from the IYB shared photos from the 2002 YCC. They are
gearing up for this summer; suggestions on work projects would be appreciated, Jennifer suggested
building bleachers at the ball park. 2003's YCC will be slightly shorter in hours due to funding reductions.
He is still hoping to secure funding to make up the deficit; Karl has agreed to help with this. Current plans
for 2003 have Jim D'Alterio working half -time with YCC; there will be 1 -2 other IYB staff to provide the other
supervision. In addition, they may hire a YCC "alum" to be the assistant. Carissa is handling recruiting of
applicants again this year. So far one application has been returned and she expects others soon. Priority
will go to youth who haven't worked at YCC before but if last minute openings remain she will fill them with
repeaters who are interested, Allen suggested running an ad in the Shopper to recruit applicants; DYC
members felt this was a good idea but clarified that the cost of the ad should be paid by YCC not CCE.
Cornell Cooperative Extension — Dave Hall has a big Primitive Pursuits Day planned for May 17 and needs
volunteers to help. His other programs (per his monthly report) are going well. One that's been surprisingly
fun has been stilt walking. He's making plans for his summer programming; most details are in place.
Morning programming will be aimed at younger kids, afternoons are for middle schoolers. He is hiring Ellie
Roberson to help with Summer Skies,
Carissa Mann (see program report and YCC above) is starting a 5 week "working with children" class with
the Girls Group. They are also planning a mini - carnival in June for the elementary school. She shared a
couple of possible logo designs. While they are colorful the DYC clarified that they need an image that can
be reduced to go on a letterhead, will work in black and white and will represent the DYC.
Linda Schoffel was happy to meet everyone and explained that she is learning the system, doing site visits.
She is available if anyone has questions, She asked for clarification on the 2003 budget re, youth
employment; Kris clarified that the DYC allocated $3267 for CCE for youth employment. Both Carissa and
Linda were glad to hear this! For future program advertising the DYC would like the Shopper ads to
continue and also take advantage of the school newsletter which is free.
Dryden Recreation — Jennifer Glaab was glad to be invited to the DYC meeting and will plan to attend
occasionally and to keep the DYC informed on upcoming rec news. She is responsible for planning rec,
events for children — seniors. Youth sports are now in her department. She has organized an egg hunt for
this weekend ( <8 years) and a Pitch, Hit and Run event on April 26 (boys & girls, ages 7 -14), She can be
reached at 844- 3303or jenniferelaahrhotmail.com or recreation cr�frontier.net
Minutes - Minutes from March were moved and approved.
Annual Report - Kris passed out a draft of the annual report, Members had a few content and
organizational suggestions. Kris will make the changes and get the report completed. Once it's done, Kris
suggested making visits to the Town and Village Boards to share the information.
Monitoring Update - Jean and Kris (on separate days) visited the Rink to monitor the Skating Program.
Youth were having lots of fun, there were lots of adults to supervise. Kris' monitoring report is available for
anyone who's interested; Jean will bring hers next month. One evaluation of the program (done by a
parent) was received and reviewed by DYC members.
Freeville Camp - Kris has been in touch with In Shik Lee from the Community Council. They are currently
conducting interviews for a director for this summer's camp. Their financial situation is very tight but there
will be a program this summer.
May meeting - Members decided to maintain the 6:00 meeting time for May 20. We will meet at Dryden
Town Hall, Since we have postponed setting 2003 goals this will be the first task on the May agenda and
we will postpone inviting Police & Community until June. The 2002 goals were divided among members;
each will take responsibility for reviewing a section and bringing suggestions to the May meeting, (Program
accountability - Karl; Identify youth needs - Kristen; Increase awareness - Eric; Conduct business affairs -
Jean; Maintain DYC - Walt; Jean will contact Penny and ask her to do Improve budgeting; all will do
"securing programming.)
The meeting adjourned at 8:00 pm.
DYC Minutes Page Two April 8, 2003