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Home My WebLink About2015-06-23 YMPC Minutes Youth Master Plan Committee ' v .n e 23 20 15 ity Room ,.rese.rat- .„ e . W e i- (Caldwell City, Clerk, Chair), _ .l y ,.., m.r. w , ...r. y of Caldwell , .,r Exterision Wfilce ---4,H), Steve Jenkins (CW1, works with alternative sch(,)o'js), Keri'Wien (City of Caldwell Events,), Josh WiLli(aln'so-M (Y"W"'A' Specitrl-1 (34test: Sue M,,,ii,.,-ostio,C ((".x I Mintites fi-onitbe April 280", w,1.5 rneeting will reviewed car cand approved at the next, r.. meeting. New ce s: h berself 4 a Oth Ave. in Caldwell Wbiell,ofiers mental and behavioral cotin.seling and, other servi,ces,., ,fii.,f,-,'�ways,,is beginning a . .r1 . f ,. e' ri,�,a a g ..i. ,✓ r o ,r a ). lie re� is � strong desire. for a s 4 i b s t�. . abuse tr e .. �e', .,..". . �.s , ,. . °tlicoming. Xlenibe f sted rb .<;,.r. W conriections within the committee. S'teve Jenkdns of CWT: Stev is in new, r .l e ., p l,,e iou 1. '' w. tked with Co-in.ni,urfity Outreach Cr i.r°.se "r_..g ., Steve's .cl r. is ." . r a.l.credit. r works p e cif cca l y with alternative. schools, ' � , m " rr r '-/a, yo Springs J. . Camp in cascrd e- J id 3A u 3t-d. This is for in come , fl-eshmen. It's the fitrst timethis is offered. Special Presentation.- Sue Marostica of Gold Buckle Champion A. 'rionprofit . gai.i zatio'r that was,foi,,-m..d w . i'll.do.i.r'.g equine activities.. ffi,,, f1j.r.evelits .lo.. kids, chola.„ ,.r.. s, rli for eei. . At,rdierrce is not kids with perfi.-)rmanc e, instead aimed, at very day id.s. Point-based reward, ystern- points ear.rrr."rr (,,,,an r .y" scholarships .rid trips. Recently developed t1lie "Legends, it,th.e Warr n.: P .-lo a.r . f--lave recerifly gained approval to set -Lip at t er expand, „ ,n ain .k � te gra sell donated. ems. .. . inon .y wi..go back iti,to the ,rogr-a n-, r scholarships. The pr rmn. inco.rp orate s tnusicl. 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It will be ru.n.by try to get arts many k .,.,..ry.„ ,,nTM,mm.....M......,...,...M.....M.,....;,,..,...m, ,w.,....",. „rMqft, thatthe M.a.yor's Youth ,Adxisory Coiiricit will pai,,-ficipa .in r. w You orujiri M_ . .... ..t-ee rr" g. , .a.�nd Nan.cy e.b,re need Toni 'Brig gar I s " ....,w..ertaior: .. .rr prior . .e .r.rrg a, rri asset-based jinni,µrr ity bililding and used it a,s a rte. ode for organization of the ,br r r r. # ! Committee resolved that they don't want to use "bullying as a focus for this year's Youth Forum. Instead, they would like to focus on alcohol abuse, using peer-to-peer style communication with C of I students as speakers. "Playfair,"a group from NY, comes in and generates teamwork and excitement with their dynamic speeches.They partner with Vallivue and Caldwell High Schools. The Youth Forum Subcommittee needs additional youth volunteers. Debbie asked Ken Wien to do a wrap up report for the Idaho Liquor Department grant for the Youth Forum. The due date for the wrap up is October 1St, which will be shortly after the Youth Forum. Let's Move Committee report:Marisa was absent,but sent an email report to Debbie Geyer. She is preparing a list of current Caldwell childcare providers and has ordered signs for goal#2. She is looking into possible funding from Blue Cross of Idaho. The "Healthier US School Challenge" is still pending. C of I Health Sciences professor(Mike Dilley) may partner with the subcommittee.Will have an updated report after further communication. Debbie reported in the email that concession stands (at O'Connor Field House and at the city pool) have committed to offer more healthy food options. Need to get the word out that vendors should follow suit. Gold, silver and bronze levels of sponsorship are available (Facebook page has more information). Canyon Bike Project:Jim was absent, but updated Debbie that the project is still on hold due to legal negotiations. Caldwell Saves 1St repor�t: Holly was hired as a Communications&Research Specialist for the Mayor's office. She will continue to direct the Caldwell Saves 1St program.The pilot program had a lot of great feedback. Contracts are currently being drafted through the City Attorney (Mark Hilty) and Julie Weaver of the Office of the Attorney General.Mark Hilty is also finishing a"Rules and Procedures"document that will be given to and signed by parents of students who participate. Health &Wellness Outreach Committee report: Dawna reported that the health screens at the "information fair"were not as successful as they had hoped.They did 25 screens. Expressed that they would like to work with Compassion Caldwell and their screening. They weren't sure why it wasn't well-attended because it was widely publicized. Debbie suggested that there may be a significant need for screenings for people in North Caldwell and that many don't have insurance.Dawna mentioned that a mobile clinic is incredibly expensive, but that she will talk to the appropriate people to see if it is a possibility. New Business: YMP Promises& Goals: Promise#9: "Children and young adults will be aware of and encouraged to participate in volunteer opportunities." 2 1) Goal#1: `Increase emphasis on the importance of civic involvement by providing more opportunities to students and parents." It was unanimously agreed that goal#1 is being achieved with the Mayor's Youth Advisory Council. 2) Goal#2: "Increase the distribution of information regarding existing volunteer opportunities." A. What programs are already in place?when asked how organizations are getting the word out about their activities, Nancy (U of I14H) said that it is 90%word of mouth.Their website has been frozen for several months.Josh(YMCA)said that they communicate volunteer opportunities through job postings,they have a part time volunteer coordinator and they post for C of I internships. Dawna (WVMCIHealth2U) said that they have a volunteer program available to students.This is correlated through high school counselors. Students must have a 3.0 GPA to participate.when the volunteer period is completed, the student gets a letter of recommendation and a list of their volunteer accomplishments. Steve (CWI) said that CWI has a community wall to distribute information and opportunities. B. What goals need to be addressed by the YMP Committee?Holly (Caldwell Mayor's Office) discussed the new plan for an overhaul of the city's website. It will have links to volunteer opportunities in the community.Josh, Nancy and Dawna said that they all have applications for volunteers and suggested a link to their respective applications. Debbie suggested that all organizations send Holly the links to their applications so that they can be posted on the new website. An element of the"Caldwell Saves 1st"program is a bonus for volunteering in the community. Other volunteer opportunities were suggested, such as: Foster Grandparents, more exposure of the Mentoring Network, and a business called "Score."Debbie added that there is a need for a lot of work in nursing homes and hospice. Due to time, Debbie moved discussion of goals#3 and#4 under promise#9 to the next (August) meeting. Ken Wien moved to adjourn. The meeting adjourned at 11:28 AM. Respectfully submitted, Holly Cook 3