HomeMy WebLinkAbout2004-02-24® Dryden Youth Commission
February 24, 2004
Minutes
Present: Tracy Kurtz, InShik Lee, Eric McConnell, Kristen Blackman, Kris Bennett, Nita Baldwin, Linda
Schoffel, Dave Hall, Bridget Gaines, Jennifer Glaab (second half of meeting)
Excused: Alan Macomber Absent: Walt Matyjas
Tracy called the meeting to order at 6:03 pm. All introduced themselves since there were two new people
present: InShik, newly appointed DYC rep. from Freeville, and Bridget, new half -time program manager.
Kris also reported that V. Freeville has appointed Kristen to a new term, The January minutes were
approved with one correction: in 15 line 4, correct the spelling to "Schug° trail.
Cooperative Extension Updates: Bridget will be meeting with school staff next week; Carissa and Dave are
introducing her around. She's begun planning events and programs; she has a special interest in
gardening and plants; she will be continuing Creativity Club and Girls' Group. She asked for suggestions
on where to focus a $500 beautification grant in Dryden; in addition to contacting Reba at the V. of Dryden,
InShik suggested the elementary school gardens and the water tower. She will follow up. She will most
likely offer programs on M, T, W.
Linda shared copies of the 2003 program managers' annual reports, She also distributed copies of the
CCE Dryden budget for'04, anticipating summer program fees to balance the budget. She discussed the
March 15 Showcase to be held at CCE at 7pm. It will be a great opportunity to meet new director Ken
Schlather, learn about RYS programs offered throughout the county and network with commission
members from other communities. Kris suggested that the Showcase take the place of the regularly
scheduled Mar. DYC meeting, all agreed to this. Kris will notify Walt and Alan. InShik will invite Tom
Lyson, Nita will invite Steve Trumbull, Eric will invite Mike Lane, Linda also said that program advertising is
done primarily through the school bulletin and reminded the group that they received a grant at the end of
the year from NYSEG to run an ad in the Shopper and discussed when would be the best time to do this:
perhaps for summer programs or for fall.
Dave said bad weather has forced cancellation of several program sessions this winter. Recently 8 youth,
4 adults and 2 dogs participated in a winter Primitive Pursuits overnight that was very successful. The only
teen helper he has at this time is Lily who's helping with Primitives. He is planning some coordinated
activities with Enfield for the spring. He is considering offering CPR and first aid classes in the spring to
assist interested youth in getting summer camp jobs. Other ideas: something with PRIIMuseum of the
Earth; outdoor animals, teen challenge (2 teams). DYC members had a couple suggestions for future
programs: a "boys group" to balance the "girls group." (Dave said his experience is that there has to be a
focus of some sort to draw the boys in, perhaps computers or technology. Also could do a session on tv
production at Pegasys community access tv; suggest he connect with Bob Edgecomb, school board
member who owns a local computer business; possibly a HS Serateen volunteer might help with this.
Dryden Rec. Kris had spoken with Jennifer Glaab recently. Jennifer said Tracy has just been appointed to
the Rec. Commission. TC3 offered the loan of 6 canoes to the Rec. program for the summer, Jennifer
wants to make sure summer programs know about their availability. Jennifer shared copies of her 2003
Rec. annual report. The Rec. Commission is hoping to get the Wall St, ballfields ready this spring; they
need dirt and some additional work. The RC is raising money /donations for fields, bleachers and fencing,
® Jennifer said she could be a resource to area camps for some initial training.
hiew Programs. Summer Planning K(is has tried unsuooessfuIIy to reach Jean for an update on Finding
Our Strength, Finding Our Voices. Jean volunteered to be the liaison to this new program due to start thi
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spring, Kristen reported that Jean called her to say she has not yet reached the program coordinators but
she'll keep trying. Dave and Linda have not heard anything from FOS FOV, they could help advertise and
recruit. Kris will follow up.
Inhik agreed to be the liaison to the Coddingtion CIT program and will contact them soon.
The V. Dryden Rec. Pmgram will be hiring a new director for this summer, last year's is not returning. The
, FreeviIle Rec. Prow am director will be returning this summer,
Future Planning The regular Parch DYG meeting will be rep Iaced by the CC E/CYS Showcase on Mar. 15,
In ApriI the Commission would like to review the bylaws; it appears some revisions/ updates are needed,
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