Youth Council
2/27/12 Meeting Minutes
Members signed in with Molly and picked up the March newsletter.
Excused: Alexas, Caroline B., Joseph, Kyungmun, Paxton
Not excused: Alexandra, Anna Catherine, Jairus, Madison W., Mercedes
Late (half points): Alex, Anissa, Cal, Gabby, John, Kira, Lindsey, Margaret, Uzoji, Will
President Cameron Watsoncalled the meeting to order at 7:05 PM. He called to the members’ attention that on the back of tonight’s agenda was a copy of the updated Youth Council calendar.
Valentines 2 Seniors, 2/14, FirstAssemblyLivingCenter, Chair:Madison Walker.Walker briefly spoke about making and delivering the Valentines and valentine boxes containing socks. The following attended: Walker, Matt & Sarah H., Kirsten, Rachel J., Megan & Hannah.
Old Courthouse Theatre ushers forTo Kill a Mockingbird, OCT, 49 Spring St. NW, Chairs: Kena & Danielle. See Kara McAbee’s thank you in the newsletter. Points do not reflect the last 3 performances.
Community Free Clinic, Chair: Rebecca Skahen. Sarah A., Mandy & Kelly attended 2/21.This project will continue next year under a new chair.
Confetti eggs, Academy Recreation Center, 3/5, 3:00pm, Academy Rec Center, Chair: Kirsten. VolunteersMercedes, Alexa, Walker, Grant, Margaret, Macayla, Alexis, Loren, Rachel & Sarah C., Dominique & Anna. Be sure to wear clothes that you don’t mind getting messy.
City Council meetings, 6:00pm, 3/8, 4/12 or 5/10, Municipal Building at 26 Union Street S. Limited to 14 members per meeting. Sign up through Sign Up Genius
The following attended on 2/9: Nicole, Dylan, Tristian, Grant
The following signed up-3/8: Paxton, Cal, Macayla W., Gabby, Hamilton, Caroline T.
4/12: Lindsey, Uzoji; 5/12: Sarah A., Sarah & Matthew H., Harmony, Griffin, Will
The following need to sign up for ONE of these meetings: Akash, Alexa, Alexandra, Andre, Andrew, Anissa, Anna Catherine, Ashley, Bethany, Caroline B.,Cassidy, Colby, Danielle,Haley, Jairus, Joseph, Kira, Kirsten, Kyungmun,Maddi, Madison W., Megan, Mercedes, Rachel J., Ryan, Tristen,Vikas, Walker.
Elections for 2012-2013 officers will be held 3/12!Candidates are to prepare a short speech and do not bring campaign items (like food).
Disc Golf Course Clean-up, 3/17, 11:00am,DortonPark, chair: Alex Johnson. Meet at the large shelter. We will have pizza for lunch. Volunteers: Andre, Ryan, Dylan, Tristian Markland, Rachel J, Megan, Walker, Grant, Madison L., Danielle, Lindsey, Cassidy, Bethany, and Ashley.
Operation: Teddy Bear Drop, 3/19, 4:00pm, Build-A-Bear Workshop @ Concord Mills Mall, chair: Alexandra Spriggs. Twelve volunteers will be selected at the next meeting.
SeussFest, 3/26, time TBD, Hartsell Rec Center, chair: Kena Patel. Celebrate Dr. Seuss’s birthday with pre-school and elementary children. Email Kena if you have any activity ideas.
Bunny Bash, 4/7, WW FlowePark, chair: Cameron Watson. Mark your calendar!!! We will discuss the festival and assignments at the 3/12 and 4/2 meetings.
Viva Verde Earth Fest, 4/14, NorthCabarrusPark, chair Alexa Labadie. Alexa gave a brief overview of job descriptions. 60 volunteers are needed.
Newsletter, Community Ties, Editor: Rachel Jones, gave a brief summary of the newsletter.
New member applications can be found on the web page: Please encouragerising freshmen and sophomores to submit an application.
The meeting ended at 7:25 PM.
Next meetingwill be March 12, 7:00pm at theFire Station #9 on Poplar Tent Road.Elections will be held for our new Executive Board!