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WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2016
YOUTH ADVISORY BOARD
FOOTHILLS ACTIVITY CENTER AT THE FOOTHILLS MALL, COMMUNITY ROOM
5:30 – 7:00 p.m.
Present: Katie Ko, Nicholas Lin, Betsy Pruznick, Vivian Bear, Naitra Ramchander
Absent: Megan Ronquillo, Nela Mohan, Roshini Narayana
Staff Present: Sara Stone, Recreation Supervisor and Christine Macrina, Boards and Commissions
Coordinator
1). Meeting called to order by Betsy Pruznick at 5:42 p.m.
2). August 17 and September 7, 2016 minutes approved motion
3). Regional Youth Advisory collaboration meeting/project – Board member Lin reported that the
City of Loveland is interested in participating in a joint meeting. Will reach out to the Greeley
Youth Commission.
4). Social Host Ordinance – Board member Bear reported that after researching the subject she
thought there would be value and make an impact in creating a project to increase the
awareness of the effect of peer pressure in schools.
Council member Lin agreed and stated that a social activity experiment was conducted at his
school, student actors played roles within ear shot and vision of other students pressuring other
actors to participate in illegal behaviors. The activity was done to see how the surrounding peer
group would respond.
Poudre School District (PSD) has provided presentations on the after effects of drug use.
Board member Bear will work on a presentation that will use the SAM (Smart, Attainable, and
Measurable) results.
5). Chair Pruznick provided a pro and con list on the Community Chalkboard for a Mobile versus
Stationary Chalkboard.
Board discussed the purpose of the this project:
Freedom of Speech (Preserve the right to speak)
Create a safe place for expression
Space should be stable and reliable
The board will create a subcommittee to research and create a presentation for December 2016.
The board will decide their preference mobile versus stationery.
The board will outline action steps to be taken to accomplish their goals.
Chair Pruznick will locate an expert in materials and will provide ideas for hardware and will
walk the Old Town area for possible location areas.
Board member Lin will reach out to the Bohemian Foundation for any funding options
Board member Bear will reach out to Steven Sorenson, Chair to the Cultural Resources Board to
determine if there are any funding options.
3). Adjournment: Chair Betsy Pruznick motioned to adjourn at 6:23 p.m., Vivian Bear seconded
the motion. Motion unanimously passed.