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DARTMOUTH YOUTH COMMISSION Present:
Gale Schultz, Chairperson; Lorraine Gagne,
Vice-chairperson; Jay Swanson, Alyson Bellora, Valerie Alves, Kevin Lee, Youth
Advocate and Justine Clarke, clerk Absent: Tony Martin and Debra Brejcha Agenda
Memorial Family Assistance Fund.”
“Alvin Glaser Memorial Family Assistance Fund.”
Youth Advocate’s Report: New Business: 1.
Review thank you letter to Christian Broughton drafted by Gale Schultz. 2.
Kevin’s draft letter about the “Alvin Glaser Memorial Family
Assistance Fund.” 3. Valerie Alves will report on progress made regarding contacting Jim Matthes about considering filling the
vacant position on the Youth Commission. 4. A request by Kevin Lee, Youth Advocate, to enter into Executive Session to discuss a client matter. 5.
Discussion regarding a letter dated April 15, 2003 to Kevin Lee from a
client’s parent. (letter enclosed) 6.
Review budget accounts. a. Youth Commission budget report for March 2003 thru April 14, 2003. b. Alvin Glaser Memorial Family Assistance Fund budget report for January 2003 thru April 17, 2003. c. Youth Commission Gift budget report for January 2003 thru April 17, 2003. d. Youth Commission Web site budget report for January 2003 thru April 17, 2003. Enclosures: Minutes
dated March 12, 2003 Youth
Commission Budget report for March 2003 thru April 14, 2003 Youth
Commission Gift Account for January 2003 thru April 17, 2003 Youth
Commission Web site budget account for January 2003 thru April 17, 2003 Alvin
Glaser Memorial Family Assistance Fund budget report for January 2003 thru April
17, 2003 Copy
of gift cards to Stop and Shop from Mrs. Glaser Letter
to Kevin from Lorraine Granda, Assistant Principal of DeMello School Copy
of letter to Michael Gagne from Bonnie Escobar Copy
of a check from Robert Baarsvik, D.D.S., P.C. to the Youth Commission Gift
Account Copy
of a letter to Kevin Lee from American Red Cross Copy
of Deborah Smith’s resignation letter Copy
of a letter from a parent sent to Kevin Lee dated 4/15/03 Minutes Commission:
Jay Swanson also noted that he thinks she is very knowledgeable and would make a great addition to the Youth Commission.
Report from Kevin, Valerie and Tony regarding status of
corporate mailing list for Alvin Glaser Memorial Family Assistance Trust Fund: · Valerie stated that they have yet to meet to discuss corporate mailing list. Kevin stated that they would try to get together before the next scheduled meeting.
Kevin stated that he previously
belonged to a group called “Massachusetts Municipal Association of Youth and
Family Services.” At the time
there were approximately 27 members. They
did not all have the title Youth Advocate but their jobs related to work with
youth and family services. This
group met in Needham approximately once a month.
Kevin stopped attending the meetings several years ago due to the
distance and demands upon his schedule. He
also noted that some of the issues being discussed were not specifically related
to his work as a Youth Advocate in Dartmouth. Gale asked other Commissioners to
browse the Internet to see what they could find.
being eliminated from the budget
next year and that the parent agency, Community Care, might be calling to see if
the Youth Commission would consider picking up the program. Gale asked Kevin if this program was
successful at the High School. Kevin
stated that he feels the program has gone downhill over the past several years.
Overseeing such a program would be an additional responsibility for the
Commissioners and would require additional funding as well.
The Commissioners felt that this program was not a good match for our
agency. ·
Kevin showed Commissioners a booklet student intern Amelia Ehrens
created. It contained pictures from
the Dartmouth Girl Power Group along with inspirational quotes of interest for
girls and women. Kevin noted what a
fine job Amelia did on the booklet.
Review budget accounts:
Rosalyn Glaser’s letter of interest to be reappointed to the
Youth Commission: ·
Gale Schultz asked Kevin if he thought there would be a conflict
of interest if Rosalyn Glaser were appointed because of the Alvin Glaser
Memorial Family Assistance Trust Fund. Kevin
stated that he didn’t think there was a conflict of interest, but suggested a
Commissioner should speak with Joseph Hannon, Town Counsel, to get his opinion.
Jay Swanson agreed to speak with Attorney Hannon. ·
It was noted that Rosalyn spends some time
in Florida during the winter months. Alyson
Bellora asked Kevin if he could find out from Rosalyn if her time spent in
Florida would impact her attendance at meetings. Even with these questions, Commissioners were unanimous in
expressing their appreciation in having Rozzy return to the Youth Commission.
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Jay Swanson suggested we get these questions and concerns answered
and put our findings on the agenda for the next scheduled meeting.
Gale suggested copies be sent to Commissioners not present. Gale asked Commissioners to bring their copies home and review them for the next meeting. Any questions regarding the contract proposal will be discussed at the next scheduled meeting. Gale asked that this item be the first topic of discussion on the agenda for the next meeting.
New Business from the floor:
Kevin stated to Commissioners that “Parents Helping Parents” (PHP.com) is always looking for communities to host this program. Kevin noted that his office would be an ideal setting. Commissioners expressed interest in this program and Alyson Bellora stated that she might be willing to get involved.
Jay Swanson made a motion to adjourn the meeting.
Lorraine Gagne seconded the motion.
Voted unanimously at 8:42 p.m. |