Minutes 12-18-03MINUTES OF THE ADVISORY BOARD ON CHILDREN AND YOUTH
MEETING HELD IN THE ART CENTER,
IN BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA,
ON THURSDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2003 AT 7:00 P.M.
Present
Mary Morera, Vice Chair
Evelyn Geathers
Hattie Miller
Steve Miller
Lori Wilkinson
Willie Pearl Wilson
Phyllis Stern, Alternate
Julie Claude, Student-Regular Voting Member
Absent
Sherri Claude, Board Liaison
Steve Waldman, Chair
I. Call to Order
Vice Chair Morera opened the meeting at 7:00 p.m. and announced that she would act
as Chair since Mr. Waldman was unable to attend.
I1. Moment of Silent Prayer/Pledge of Allegiance
The Board recited the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag, followed by the observance of a
silent prayer.
II1. Approval of Minutes of November 13, 2003 Meeting
Motion
Ms. Wilkinson moved to approve the minutes of the November 13, 2003 meeting.
Wilson seconded the motion that carried unanimously.
IV. Approval of Agenda
MS.
Motion
Mr. Miller moved to approve the agenda, seconded by Ms. Wilkinson, and carried
unanimously.
V. Announcements/Presentations/Correspondence
Meeting Minutes
Advisory Board on Children & Youth
Boynton Beach, Florida
December 19, 2003
Commissioner Ensler Donation
Vice Chair Morera advised that she had received a $250 contribution from
Commissioner Ensler. Commissioner Ensler's letter indicated that while he would leave
it up to the Board to decide how to use the money, that he would be most pleased if it
could be used either for a handicapped or a minority child. Everyone expressed
appreciation for Commissioner Ensler's generosity.
Ms. Claude will write a thank you letter to Commissioner Ensler, telling him that the
Board will do its best to honor his wishes as they consider how to use the donation and
that they will let him know when the Board has decided how to use the money.
Boxtops for Education
On behalf of the Youth Volunteer Bank, 232 boxtops were sent to Forest Park
Elementary School for the Boxtops for Education program. These were collected by the
youth members over the past year. Ms. Wilkinson commented that this was the
equivalent of $23.
The Advisory Board on Children & Youth sent 232 boxtops to Forest Park Elementary
School for their Boxtops for Education program. Ms. Wilkinson commented that this was
the equivalent of $23.
Herita.qe Festival
Vice Chair Morera advised that a letter had been received from Ms. Annette Gray of the
Community Redevelopment Agency, asking for assistance via participation and/or
sponsorships in the 21st Annual Heritage Festival in 2004. Ms. Gray's letter is on file in
the City Clerk's office.
The Board discussed offering a "float building" opportunity to the Youth Volunteer Bank
and requested that Ms. Sherri Claude notify the YVB of a workshop meeting to discuss
the float at the Library on January 17 at 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
The Board decided to give a $75 sponsorship to the Heritage Festival in addition to the
$25.00 float entry fee.
Motion
Ms. Stern moved that the Advisory Board on Children & Youth would participate in the
Heritage Festival Parade by preparing a float and paying a $25.00 entry fee. The Board
will also give a sponsorship award of $75.00 to the event. Ms. Julie Claude seconded
the motion that carried unanimously.
The suggestion was made to do a flier about the event also.
Meeting Minutes
Advisory Board on Children & Youth
Boynton Beach, Florida
December 19, 2003
VI. Public Audience
None
VII. Old Business
A. Adopt-a-Spot
The Board will take care of the Rolling Green Elementary School property for the Adopt-
a-Spot project. Ms. Wilkinson stated that training would take place at the event. Ms.
Stern asked if it would be appropriate to have an adult volunteer, and the consensus
was that it would be great to have an adult to supervise. Ms. Sherri Claude reported that
the dates would be January 24, May 1, August 7, and November 6. The May 1 date will
be in conjunction with the Great American Cleanup. Information will go out to the Youth
Volunteer Bank members in early January.
B. Teen Center
No developments.
B. Teen Center
No developments.
C. Guest Speakers
No developments.
D. Youth Volunteer Bank
Ms. Sherri Claude stated that the Youth Programs Supervisor would be organizing three
different volunteer opportunities that the Board can promote for the children. The
Holiday cards are being sent out to the YVB members.
E. Bob Borovy Award
Ms. Sherri Claude asked if everything was going to remain the same on the application.
No one had any changes to suggest. Since there are no changes, Ms. Claude will
forward the current application to the schools in January.
F. Other
Ms. Stern stated that Hunters Run had approved the Tennis Carnival, which is now set
for April 10. This event will be added to the monthly agenda for the Board.
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Boynton Beach, Florida
December ~.9, 2003
Ms. Wilkinson announced that she was teaching a sign language class at the Broward
Community College and that her schedule for 2004 will cause her to miss three or more
meetings. She asked to be kept on the mailing list for events and minutes. She
definitely wants to continue her membership on the Board.
VIII. New Business
None
IX,
Future Meeting Dates:
January 22, 2004
February 26, 2004 (location TBD)
X. Adjournment
There being no further business before the Board, the meeting was duly adjourned at
7:45 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Susan Collins
Recording Secretary