Minutes 02-24-05MINUTES OF THE ADVISORY BOARD ON CHILDREN AND YOUTH
MEETING HELD IN THE COMMISSION CHAMBERS
BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA
ON THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2005 AT 7:00 P.M.
Present
Mary Morera, Vice Chair
Evelyn Geathers
Steve Miller
Willie Pearl Wilson (arrived at 7:12 p.m.)
Julie Claude, Student - Regular Voting Member
Sherri Claude, Board Liaison
Absent.
Steve Waldman, Chair
Hattie Miller
Betsy Veaner
Darcy LaFountain, Alternate
Renee Roberts, Student - Regular Voting Member
I. Call to Order
Vice Chair Morera called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m.
I1. Pledge of Allegiance/Moment of Silent Reflection
Vice Chair Morera led the Board in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag after which there was a
moment of silent reflection.
III. Approval of Minutes of January 27, 2005
Motion
Ms. Julie Claude moved to approve the minutes. Mr. Miller seconded the motion that carried
unanimously.
IV. Approval of Agenda
Motion
Mr. Miller moved to accept the agenda.
unanimously.
Ms. Geathers seconded the motion that carried
V. Announcements/Presentations/Correspondence
None
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VI. Public Audience
Ms. Alyssa Ewing was present in the audience.
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VII. Old Business
A. Teen Center
Vice Chair Morera noted that the main focus of this meeting was to develop a student survey
regarding the teen center. Chair Waldman emailed some suggestions and Ms. Sherri Claude
made copies available to each board member (also included with the minutes). Mr. Waldman
did not advise if he would be able to use a school's "scantron" system to prepare and tabulate
the survey. After discussion about the questions, there was consensus that Vice Chair Morera
would pare down the survey to 5-7 questions and bring it to the next meeting to be finalized.
She also asked Ms. Sherri Claude regarding the status of the old high school. Ms. Claude
responded that no decision had been made by the Commission.
Mr. Miller wondered if the local schools were aware that there is a board who is concerned with
teens? He thought that the board was more interested in a teen center than the teens seemed
to be. Ms. Sherri Claude suggested that personal contact by the Board with each school to
develop a working relationship was a good idea. Mr. Miller will attempt to contact the principal
at Boynton High to inform him of the Board's activities.
B. Volunteer Project/Adopt-A-Spot Program (April 9, July 9 and October 8)
Ms. Sherri Claude reported that Ms. Veaner had informed her that she would no longer be able
to participate on the Board due to her new job schedule; therefore, the Board should consider
if it wished to continue with the Rolling Green park area beautification, which was to be the
volunteer project for this year, which Ms. Veaner was spearheading. The Adopt-A-Spot
program will continue as scheduled.
C. Youth Volunteer Bank
Ms. Sherri Claude reported that she has received a $1,000 sponsorship check from Publix
Supermarket Charities again this year. Letters were sent to all sponsors from last year, and a
letter was sent to all youth members advising them of the deadline date to submit hours (April
1). The banquet is scheduled for May 21. She also welcomed catering suggestions from the
Board.
D. Bob Borovy Award
Vice Chair Morera asked if there was a sponsor letter that the Board members could use to
solicit funds for this award? Ms. Sherri Claude responded that she will prepare one. She also
noted that she has received a couple of requests for applications and has seen the award
advertised in the Boynton Times and Neighborhood Post. Information packets were sent to
the schools and she will ask Ms. Julie Claude to take more applications to Boynton Beach High
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School. She also reminded the Board that there is a $100 restaurant gift certificate left from
last year that could be used as a runner-up award.
E. Tennis Carnival (April 9)
Vice Chair Morera announced that the Tennis Carnival is in the current issue of Funfare!
Magazine and that she will be working with Ms. Phyllis Stern of Hunter's Run on the details of
the event. Ms. Sherri Claude confirmed that a $25 check had been received from Ms. Stern,
which will be used for refreshments. To date there are 27 registrations. Vice Chair Morera
advised that Board that any members who planned to attend the event need to Pet her know in
advance so that their names can be added to the list for Hunter's Run security.
F. Bowling Tournament (July 24)
Vice Chair Morera explained that Chair Waldman organizes this event in conjunction with AMF
Lanes, and it will be advertised in the summer Funfare! Magazine.
G. Guest Speakers
None
H. Other
Ms. Sherri Claude reminded the Board that some members' terms were expiring in April. She
also reported that she sent out a press release seeking student members since there would be
three vacancies as of April.
VIII. New Business
None
IX. Future Meeting Dates: March 24, 2005; April 28, 2005
X. Adjournment
Vice Chair Morera announced that at the next meeting the Tennis Carnival details and the teen
center survey would be finalized. There being no further business to come before the Board,
the meeting was duly adjourned at 7:37 p.m.
Resp~,,ecffu y submitted,
Sherri Claude
February 28, 2005
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..... Original Message .....
From: Steve Waldman
Sent: Tuesday, February 22, 2005 10:50 AM
Subject: survey for teen center
Sorry I can't make meeting, but we have out of town guests.
Re teen center: If CRA is taking over the old H.S. is there room for a teen center there? Who
do we contact? Please ask Sherri.
Also, some thoughts on a survey. We may not be able to construct a survey which is amenable
to scantron...even if I can get forms and use the schools machine.
Survey: some thoughts
Personal info: age, school, live in City.
Some other questions:
1. Do you think Boynton Beach needs a teen center?
2. What could a teen center offer that is different from the programs offered by your school?
a. skatepark b. social progrems (counseling, study rooms) c. tv/redio production d. theatre
d. other sports
3. What hrs would you like the Center to be open?
Weekdays 3-10 and Weekends 9-11 Weekdays 3-7 and Weekends 9-12
4. If there was a Teen Center how often do you think you would come?
a. 3 or more times on weekdays and both Sat and Sun
b. 2. 1 or 2 times on weekdays and Saturdays
c. 3. occasionally on weekdays and Sat and Sunday
5. Are you willing to sign a pledge to keep drugs, including alcohol out of the Center?.
6. Are you willing to sign a pledge to settle all disputes without violence?
7. Are you willing to sign a pledge to treat everyone at the Center with respect?
8. Do you want computers available at the Center?
9. Do you want a library and reference books available at the Center?
10. Do you want music available at the Center?
11. Do you want a TV at the Center?
I know I left out a Iot...including Iocation...but see what the other board members think. Thanks,
Steve