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HomeMy WebLinkAboutYouth Advisory Board - Minutes - 04/04/2012YOUTH ADVISORY BOARD MINUTES Regular meeting – April 4 th , 6:30 p.m. Council Liaison: Aislinn Kottwitz Staff Liaison: Steve Budner, Recreation, 221-6861 Megan Greer, Recreation, 224-6032 Board Chairperson: Pranaya Sathe Board Members Present: Siyu Wu, Natalie Pederson, Kelsey Hennig, Patrice Quadrel, Sarah Pruznick, Nathan Welch, Langston Stuckey, Pranaya Sathe Board Member Absent: Rylee Johnston Staff Members Present: Megan Greer, Administrator – Recreation Department Guest(s) Present: Myles Crane Call meeting to Order: The meeting was called to order by Chairperson, Pranaya Sathe, at 6:45 pm. Approval of Minutes: Minutes approved 8-0, motion by Kelsey, seconded by Langston. Introduction of new members Agenda Review: None Citizen Participation: Myles Crane is a member of the Fort Collins Human Relations Committee and came to discuss some issues with the Youth Advisory Board. Other Business: 1. Myles Crane from Human Relations Committee brought up many points. a. He expressed a thinks for the support YAB provided on the anti-bullying forum. b. He presented an event coordinated by Human Relations Committee, Senior Advisory Board, Women’s Commission, and Commission on Disabilities called “How to prevent elder abuse” and asked for YAB support for the event. It will be a 3 part event with resource tables, table discussion, and a speaking panel. c. He discussed his meeting with the Mayor and asked that commissions work on more group projects and asked for the possibility of YAB members volunteering at the senior center. 2. Pranaya Sathe, Chairman, had a report. a. There was a COYAC meeting to promote the resolution they presented to Senate. b. On April 21 st , Fort Collins High School, in connection to Anti- Bullying week, is hosting a Stop and Think event to demonstrate cultural diversity. 3. The Middle School Pool Party that the YAB hosted was discussed for potential changes. a. YAB members should write thank you cards for those who donated. b. The lack of structure within the event was good. c. The date around Spring Break may have decreased interest. d. The biggest problem was promotional – perhaps lunch visits should be planned if to do it again. e. The YAB considered whether or not repeating the event next year. 4. The Hip Hop Expo’s success was discussed. a. YAB members said volunteers didn’t have much work and watched. b. The event itself was cool and had around 1000 total audience members. There were around 100 volunteers/ performers as well. c. Later on in the night there wasn’t as much enthusiasm. d. The rapping section was of some concern because this time because there were some slightly inappropriate raps. Perhaps next year only rappers under 18 would be accepted. e. Perhaps the target audience should be changed from middle school to high school audience. f. The idea of better seating was brought up. 5. The Hip Hop CSU workshop was discussed. a. YAB members should try to volunteer. b. It will be on April 19 th , from 6pm to 8:30 pm but volunteers should get there around 5:30 pm. c. The next night, April 20 th , there will be a hip hop performance at the Lincoln Center including groups such as I.Am.Me. and BreakEFX. Tickets at CSU are $14 and at Northside is $5. 6. Megan asked YAB members about the MAX Art in Public Places Oben Houses. Nobody went. 7. The Spring Canyon Kites in the Park event will be April 29 th from 10am to 4pm. a. Each member should try to get 2 volunteers to help out at the event. Volunteer shifts run from 9:30 am to 1 pm or 12:30 pm to 4:30 pm. b. Last year there were 4000 participants. c. This year there are some new events, including a Kite Innovation Challenge where competitors can pick to make a kite to compete in the following categories: smallest kite, biggest kite, heaviest kite, most creative kite. d. There will also be synchronized kite flying and food booths to buy from. Ajournment: Pranaya moved to adjourn at 7:48 p.m. and Langston seconded. Respectfully submitted, The next meeting will be Wednesday, April 19 th at 6:30 pm at North Aztlan Community Center, 112 E. Willow Street for the Hip Hop Workshop.