Minutes 07-26-01 MINUTES OF THE ADVISORY BOARD ON CHILDREN AND YOUTH
MEETING HELD IN COMMISSION CHAMBERS, CITY HALL,
BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA ON THURSDAY, JULY 26, 2001 AT 7:00 P.M.
Present
Evelyn Geathers
Hattie Miller
Mary Morera
Lori Wilkinson
Carlos Luis Masso, Student
Phyllis Stern, Alternate
Sherri Claude, Assistant to
the Recreation Director
Absent
Shanna St. John, Chairperson
Stephen Waldman, Vice Chair
Dorothy Davis
Spencer Calder, Student
Willie Pearl Wilson
1. Call to Order
In the absence of the Chairperson and Vice Chair, Ms. Lori Wilkinson was
appointed Acting Chair and called the meeting to order at 7:15 p.m.
II. Moment of Silent Prayer- Pledge of Allegiance
Members observed a moment of silent prayer, followed by the Pledge of
Allegiance to the Flag led by Mary Morera.
~ III. Approval of June 28, 2001 Minutes
Motion
Ms. Morera moved to approve the minutes of the June 28, 2001 meeting,
seconded by Carlos Masso and unanimously carried.
IV. Announcements/Presentations/Correspondence
Ms. Claude distributed a copy of the thank you letter that was sent to Mayor
Broening.
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A copy of a newspaper article that appeared in the Sun Sentinenal regarding the
Bob Borovy Award was also distributed. There will be an additional article in the
Boynton Times.
As requested, Ms. Claude contacted Ms. Farace regarding the date for the
Education Advisory Board Principals' Roundtable. No date has been set. Ms.
Farace will advise Ms. Claude when the date has been determined. A list of
schools, principals and telephone numbers was furnished to Acting Chair
Wilkinson.
Ms. Miller announced that Board Member Dorothy Davis' mother passed away.
The Board members expressed condolences on her loss.
Acting Chair Wilkinson announced that the TNT Concert changed its name to
Oceanfront Concert, The next concert is scheduled for August 20%
V. New Business
A. Bob Borovy Award/Scholarship
At the last Commission Meeting, Commissioner Fisher requested that he be
permitted to donate some of his discretionary funds to the Bob Borovy
Scholarship. As a result of this request, a resolution will appear on the next City
Commission Agenda to change the guidelines in order to permit this type of
donation. Ms. Claude said that the Board needs to decide if the award would
remain an award or be changed to a scholarship. Acting Chair Wilkinson noted
that the Board did not request this contribution from Commissioner Fisher, which
Ms. Claude confirmed.
Acting Chair Wilkinson read the change to the guidelines, which shall include
"contributionS to scholarship programs, which are City administered and operated
and open only to students who reside in the City limits of the City of Boynton
Beach".
Ms. Claude noted that currently there is $1,110 in the Bob Borovy Fund. Before
changing the name of the award to a scholarship, members decided to table
discussion until the Chair and Vice Chair were present.
B. Youth Council
No report
C. Open Forum
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It was noted that Chairperson St. John wanted to hold another Board Forum, as
was done in the past. The Boards to be included would be the Education
Advisory Board, the Community Relations Board, and the Senior Advisory Board.
The purpose of the Forum is to keep the Boards advised of each other's goals
and activities and to exchange ideas. This would involve setting a time and place
for the Forum, preparing an agenda, sending out invitations and providing
refreshments. It was also decided to include an invitation to members of the
Recreation and Parks Board.
Ms. Claude will check on the availability of the Library Program Room for
Saturday, October 27th or Saturday, November 3rd from 9:00 a.m. to 12 noon for
the purpose of holding the Board Forum.
VI.
Ms. Morera
divided into
raised $242.
B.
Old Business
Bowling Tournament
reported that there was a very good turnout. The children were
three groups and nine trophies were awarded. The tournament
After expenses of $148.32, the Board realized $93.68.
Volunteer Project at Rolling Green (November 10, 17)
The volunteer project is still scheduled for November 10th and 17th. Ms. Geathers
spoke to Dr. Voss, who was unaware that the Board was trying to contact her for
the purpose of a beautification project. She is looking forward to working with the
Board. Dr. Voss reported that some renovation has taken place at the school.
Ms. Geathers will check to determine what work has already been done.
C. Youth Volunteer Bank
No report
D. Teen Center
No report
E. Youth Expo
The Youth Expo will take place in 2002.
F. Other
None
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Boynton Beach, Florida
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VII. Next Meeting: August 23, 2001
Members agreed to change the regular September meeting date from September
27th to September 20t~' due to the observance of the Jewish New Year.
Motion
Ms. Miller moved that the September meeting be changed to September 20th.
Motion seconded by Mr. Masso and unanimously carried.
Ms. Geathers said she invited a speaker to address the Board tonight on tennis
programs for youth. However, he had not yet arrived. Members decided to wait
for his arrival.
Ms. Phyllis Stern, the newest Board member, was welcomed and gave a brief
backgrOund of her involvement with children.
Since the speaker did not arrive, members decided to adjourn.
VII. Adjournment:
Ms. Morera moved to adjourn, which was seconded by Mr. Masso. The meeting
properly adjourned at 7:50 p.m.
Res pectfully s u b m itted,
Barbara M. Madden
Recording Secretary
(one tape)
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