HomeMy WebLinkAbout2005-01-18Dryden Youth Commission
January 18, 2005
• Minutes
Present: DYC: Tracy Kurtz, Kristen Blackman, InShik Lee, Alan Macomber; Liaisons /staff.
Nita Baldwin, Jennifer Staton, Kris Bennett; Programs: CCF - Linda Schoffel, Dave Hall;
Finding Our Strength, Finding Our Voices: Anne Rhodes, Gina Kolb
Excused: Patty Mooney Absent: Eric McConnell
Tracy welcomed Jennifer Staton, Dryden Rec. Director, attending her First DYC meeting. Until
a quorum was achieved, and because Jeri had to leave early, she gave an overview to current rec.
news. Basketball, volleyball and wrestling are starting this week. The Rec. Partnership meets
next week. They're trying to launch Club Dryden on Feb. 5, a parents -free Fri. evening
opportunity for Dryden middle schoolers. They still need volunteer chaperones. They received
finding from the Dryden Youth Opportunity Fund for this first time. The Lions Club will be
doing concessions. 'There is a timeline in place for the Wall Street ballfields. The high school
baseball and softball teams are going to help dig, starting in March. Goal is to open in May.
Kris asked whether anyone knew details about the program beginning in McLean at Cassavant
school. It's open to middle schoolers two nights a week and they're looking for volunteers.
Alan will follow up and report back next month.
Tracy called the meeting to order at 5:45.
Is Elections Kristen moved the proposed 2005 officers slate (Tracy as Chair, Alan as Vice - Chair);
InShik seconded. They were elected unanimously.
Minutes Two corrections were made (Finding Our Strength and its allocation was accidentally
left off the list of programs approved for 2005, Alan was nominated as Vice- Chair) Minutes
were approved unanimously with these corrections.
Liaisons for 2005 Kris passed around sheets for DYC members to sign up as liaison to one or
more programs. Liaisons are as follows, Kris will contact Eric to see which of the remaining
programs he prefers.
Finding
Our StrengthNoices
Patty
Brooktondale Summer Cam
none
CCE -D
yden Youth Svcs
Tracy
Youth Conservation Corps
(none)
Coddin
ton CIT
InShik
Police & Community
Alan
Dryden
Youth .lobs
Tracy
Freeville Youth Jobs
Kristen
Presentation: Finding Our Strength. Finding Our
Voices Anne and Gina are both educators who live in Se
Dryden. `they overcame some logistical problems Friend/family
(insurance, use of school, etc.) before launching this SchooUcommunity
program this fall. Anne made a presentation to
Dryden faculty who identified girls who would world
® benefit from the program. The girls were invited and
currently there are 5 regular and one part -time
participants, all 7 "' and 8`h graders. Four others have been invited to join.
The girls are exploring
Who Am I? How do I fit into my worlds (see diagram). Through writing and music the girls
have been finding their voice and learning to be powerful. They met with Dryden Spt. Crawford
and his secretary; they had wanted to speak directly with the Board of Education but the Spt.
wanted the girls to go through existing channels. They have drafted guidelines for faculty. Next
steps include recording P.A. announcements to be played at school. They've drafted the text and
brainstormed who could read the announcements. They will speak with the character ed.
convnittee and are considering launching a 'zinc for others' thoughts on this issue. They will be
continuing with the existing group.through the end of the school year.
CCE Dryden Youth Services Dave's programs have resumed after break. He had 10 Dryden
and 4 Lansing youth for a winter overnight that was a great success. He's planning a 4-day
expedition to the Adirondacks (using a Park Foundation grant). He had 3 in- school groups.
Participants were referred by school guidance and are working on teamwork skills and positive
communication.
Linda reported that Bridget's Green Thumbs group is going well. They've planted many bulbs
and done work around the school. This is the only program Bridget is offering for now. Viola's
Supersitters group had 13 participants the first day. Linda distributed copies of the budget.
Since it will soon be time to advertise for the % time program manager position, she proposed
that the job focus 1/3 on youth employment. This would include programs to build job skills as
well as facilitating employment for youth (such as Youth Conservation Corps, Library job, etc.)
DYC members thought this sounded like a good plan and authorized Linda to proceed. They
also asked whether there was a job board for posting youth job openings. Linda and Dave said
no but they would look into this. 'T'racy reported that the Village of Dryden has been unable to
find enough youth to fill temporary jobs like seniors needing shoveling, raking. Linda will make
sure the new 1/2 time program manager connects with the Village office about this. Kris asked
who from the DYC is interested in serving on the interview committee, times TBA. Alan, 'Tracy
and InShik volunteered. Kris and Linda will screen resunnds and contact DYC to arrange
convenient interview times.
2005 Goals, Plans Due to lack of time, this was tabled until next month.
Other Tracy suggested a new web resource: wrxNrxai.tompkins- co.orL /plamiinp,/ that might be
interesting /fun for youth and program managers. There are maps and useful info.
Kris reported that she's asked Jeri Staton to update the DYC website for 2005, most updates have
been done. She has sent out requests for annual reports from programs funded in 2004, they are
due by 2/18. The Racker Center is hosting the Search Institute on May 6 & 7 (these are the
correct dates). Location TBA. (Kris passed out materials introducing the Search Institute and
their 40 Developmental Assets.) The first day will be for Racker Center staff, the second day for
the community. It would be great if communities could send a team to explore how to provide
opportunities for youth.
Next meeting will take place Feb. 15, 6:30 pm at Dryden Town Hall. There will be no visitors so
this will be a good opportunity for a working meeting. .
The meeting was adjourned at 8:10 pm.
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