Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019-07-16 Youth Forum Minutes APPROVED Caldwell Youth Forum Meeting notes Date__ _l—O1`]____1011119____ July 16, 2019 In attendance: Patrick Precht (Caldwell High School); Mike Fonseca (YMCA); Kaylee Farrell (AAFV); Josh Williamson; Steve Jenkins (City of Caldwell); Toni Brinegar (ICDD); Ron Bonneau (C of I) The meeting began at 10:05am. Ron briefly went over the Youth Forum timeline. Minutes were reviewed; Toni moved and Josh seconded to approve the minutes; unanimously approved. Membership: The group reviewed the current members. Ron stated that they continue to reach out to Vallivue Academy, Gem State, COSSA and Elevate (which will open in August). Budget: Reviewed by members— all expenses are covered. The contact for AV services during the Forum was included in the packet for members to review. The group discussed 'goody bag' items Action: • Patrick will check with his contact at ICCU about donations • Steve will check with his contacts for items Student attendees: Ron asked all members to please have names to Angie by July 31st Action: • Angie will need to send a letter to all high school counselors asking them for names by this date. • The City and Ron will reach out to the state Superintendent and get her office involved and invited to attend • Angie will work on press release and send out to all members by August 15th All members should put release on company letterhead and send to local media. This is to do a better job of promoting the great things happening at the Forum and (subsequently) at the area high schools/alternative schools Mike asked for a breakdown of the purpose of the Forum and Ron explained. Agenda Review Bussing: Caldwell's turn to pay for a bus Action: • Patrick will coordinate with VHS, Canyon Springs about bussing • Angie: remind RHS they are responsible for arranging their own bus 9:10am: Kick-off The group discussed how last year's kick-off went with former CYF participant Bukky O. Zooming in from college. Patrick recalled a student citing this as an important event. Bukky's availability is not known. Action: • Toni will reach out to Bukky and encourage Donna to do so, too. • C of I will get the Zoom link to Bukky prior to Sept. 11 • Counselors: identify veteran CYF attendees to be back-up in case Bukky is unable to do Kick-off 11:10am Lunch Activity Action: • Kaylee and Patrick will work together to get name cards and questions on the table • Toni will send Kaylee a "People BINGO" card and have prizes available for anyone who wins BINGO The group discussed whether there will be speakers during lunch. Action: • Ron will invite C of I Presidents to lunch and to speak • Angie: please make sure that the Mayor has this event on his calendar and he will have an opportunity to speak 11:55am: TED Talks Josh and Steve will facilitate this section. The group discussed the importance of focusing on making the message positive and changing culture (which isn't easy or quick). 12:25pm: Tara's Story The group discussed Tara's story and whether she is available to speak. The group filled Mike in about Tara's story and how this relates to the "It's on Us" theme. Action: • Toni will reach out to Tara and ask her to speak • Kaylee and AAFV will support Tara before and during her presentation • Kaylee and AAFV will debrief after Tara's presentation To make the transition lighter, there was some discussion about ending this portion with the beach ball. More discussion about details should occur during the walk-through. 12:55pm: Leadership Discussion The group discussed whether we should take some opportunities to give students concrete tools to help them break-up awkward situations. Kaylee has seen success in having students practice active listening and supporting skills. Patrick and Josh agreed that in addition to listening skills helping to show other ways to interrupt negative behavior would be good. Ron reports that this is something that Jen Nelson and Campus Safety Office does every year as part of orientation. Kaylee said that Jen Nelson or a C of I Advocate may be able to present. Action: • Kaylee will reach out to Jen Nelson about the curriculum and discuss whether she or a C of I student can present The group reviewed the rest of the agenda including the wrap-up at the end of the day. Upcoming meeting dates were reviewed. Action: • Ron will send out Outlook meeting invites for the upcoming meeting dates The meeting adjourned at 11:20am.