Minutes 10-27-16MINUTES OF THE EDUCATION AND YOUTH ADVISORY BOARD MEETING
HELD IN CITY HALL, 100 EAST BOYNTON BEACH BOULEVARD
BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA
ON THURSDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2016, AT 6:00 P.M.
Present:
Dr. Tiffany North, Chair Sherri Claude, Recreation Administrator
Dr. Stephanie Hayden, Vice Chair Jamie Opperlee, Prototype, Inc.
Lori Wilkinson
Carol Lundquist
Angelica Nevin
Alana Thomas, Student Reg. Voting Member
Dariana Rodriguez, Student Reg. Non -Voting Member
Absent:
Valencia Spells Anderson
Hattie Miller
Kathleen Wilkinson, Student Reg. Voting Member
I. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 6:08 p.m. Roll call was taken.
II. Pledge of Allegiance/Moment of Silent Reflection
The members recited the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag, and Chair Tiffany North
called for a moment of silence.
III. Approval of Minutes of September 22, 2016
No minutes were received.
IV. Approval of Agenda
Motion made by Lori Wilkinson, seconded by Vice Chair Hayden, to approve the
agenda. In a voice vote, the motion passed unanimously (6-0).
V. Announcements/Presentations/Correspondence
Sherri Claude announced she had forwarded an email from the Sister Cities pertaining
to the medical supplies for Haiti. She said she brought a copy of the flyer.
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Lori Wilkinson announced that her daughter, Kathleen, was accepted to a program at
Florida Atlantic University's Theatre Lab for a theatre workshop for a short story that she
wrote.
VI. Public Audience
Peter Guillaume, Boynton Beach resident, stated he has worked in the community for
several years providing educational resources through churches and schools. He was
interested in working with the Board to further his work in the community.
Mr. Guillaume described his group, Human X Development Enterpraise, which works
with the Healing Arts Center and several churches for mentoring people in college
classes and community program management. They try to get church members
involved to offer jobs to youth, and his clientele come from high schools and post -high
school. His website includes all the events and activities they have done.
Mr. Guillaume wanted to find out if the City has any ideas to help him advance his
efforts. He said he had previously contacted someone connected with the Community
Garden, who referred him to Habitat for Humanity.
Lori Wilkinson encouraged him to return to a Board meeting when his project is more
organized. She recommended some steps for him to take, including making flyers and
meeting one-on-one with City officials or Commissioners.
Vice Chair Hayden suggested attending a CRA Board meeting, since they might be able
to buy property for a community garden. She mentioned several elementary schools
that have gardens and suggested he talk to some school principals and the school
district.
Lori Wilkinson advised him when the City Commission meets and how to prepare for a
presentation (public audience).
Vice Chair Hayden recommended that he should make an appointment with someone
at City Hall to discuss the history of the City.
VII. New Business
A. Account Expenditure Review
There were no questions on the distributed report.
Sherri Claude said she printed data from the last five years, but could go back further if
desired.
VIII. Old Business
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A. Board Retreat —Agenda
Chair North reminded the Board that the retreat will be November 12 at 10:00 a.m. She
mentioned that she wanted to discuss fundraising opportunities and community
outreach (educating the community about what the Board does). She commented that
there is a lot of competition for the shredding event, so they need to find more ways to
fundraise.
Angelica Nevin asked that they take a more holistic view of the upcoming year and try to
plan better in terms of timing of events, particularly the Shred-A-Thon.
B. Shred-A-Thon Report
The gross profit was $561, expenses were $300, and the net profit was $261. Chair
North thought the event went smoothly, with no backlogs.
Vice Chair Hayden noted that the event in May of 2015 brought in more money, and she
wondered if a better time could be selected. Chair North also commented that part of
the problem might be that other organizations are doing shredding for free. Vice Chair
Hayden pointed out that their event is for a charitable cause and thought they should
stress that more. Angelica Nevins noted a continuing decline in the profits.
C. Youth Volunteer Bank/Bob Borovy Award
The Youth Volunteer Bank has $1,248 and the Bob Borovy Award account has $2,112.
IX. Future Meeting Dates
The Board Retreat will be November 12, 2016, at 10:00 a.m. at Intracoastal Park
Clubhouse. Vice Chair Hayden said she would not be able to attend, due to a
scheduling conflict.
The next regular meetings will be December 15, 2016, and January 26, 2017.
Sherri Claude reported that Dave Cordray at Hunters' Run cannot do the tennis carnival
because he is ill. Lori Wilkinson said she will send a card to him.
X. Adjournment
Upon motion duly made and seconded, the meeting was adjourned at 6:36 pm.
[Minutes transcribed by J. Rubin, Prototype, Inc.]
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