Minutes 02-08-18 MINUTES OF THE EDUCATION AND YOUTH ADVISORY BOARD SPECIAL MEETING
HELD AT BOYNTON BEACH LIBRARY, 208 S. SEACREST BLVD.
BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA
ON THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2018 6:00 P.M.
Present:
Sherri Claude, Board Liaison
Carla Colebrooks
Lynne Gassant
Peggy Laguerre
Angelica Nevin, Vice Chair
Lori Wilkinson (arrived 6:15 p.m.)
Dariana Rodriguez, Student Reg. Voting Member (arrived 6:35 p.m.)
Absent:
Dr. Tiffany North, Chair
Gregory Murphy
Valencia Spells Anderson, Alternate
Alana Thomas, Student Reg. Voting Member
Kathleen Wilkinson, Student Reg. Non-Voting Member
I. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 6:12 p.m.
II. Approval of Agenda
Motion made by Ms. Laguerre, seconded by Ms. Colebrooks, to approve the agenda as
presented. In a voice vote, the motion passed unanimously.
III. Awards Breakfast/Fundraiser
A. Sponsor Letter
The revised sponsor letter was distributed, reviewed and finalized.
B. Sponsor Packet/Application
The revised sponsor packet and commitment form was distributed, reviewed and
finalized.
C. Potential Sponsors
Ms. Wilkinson advised Walmart does a community grant which begins early in the
year. A list of possible sponsors was developed, including: Publix, Puttn' Around in
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Delray, Boardwalk Ice Cream, Boynton breweries, Kiwanis, Rotary, Lions Club,
Subway, Allstate Insurance and local sororities and fraternities. Even if they do not
sponsor, they may be interested in attending or nominating someone for an award.
Ms. Rodriguez said that her parents own a small business and they are opening
another store in Boynton. Ms. Laguerre will create a list of possible sponsors and
bring to the next regular meeting so that members can decide who will contact
which businesses.
D. Awards Application
The draft application was distributed and discussed. Suggested changes will be
sent to Mr. Murphy by Ms. Claude. It should be available in paper and online
formats. Ms. Rodriguez offered to assist creating the online version. The selection
committee needs to be decided and standards developed. Ms. Wilkinson
suggested the members of the Greater Boynton Beach Foundation (other than
herself) and one or more students from this Board.
E. Task Checklist
The task checklist developed by Ms. Gassant was distributed, reviewed and
updated. Discussion was had about a keynote speaker. Ms. Nevin suggested the
President of Palm Beach State College or anyone from FAU. Members will bring a
list of possible speakers to the next meeting for a vote.
VI. Adjournment
The meeting was properly adjourned at 7:56 p.m.
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Sherri Claude
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