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Youth First Board Minutes
February 25, 2008

Youth First Board Meeting Minutes
February 25, 2008
Annandale City Hall

Call to Order: Chair Paul Manuel called the meeting to order at 4:05 pm.

Members Present: Mark Casey, Tracy Reimer, Tim Prom, Karen Millner, Mary Barkley Brown, Paul Manuel, Cindy Larson-Crawford.

Adjustments/Additions to Agenda: None. Mark made a motion to approve agenda, Tracy seconded. Motion carried.

Youth First Community Connections: Kiwanus Bowling Fundraising Event was well attended, with about $1500 in proceeds.

Secretarys Report: Mark made a motion to approve the January 28, 2008 meeting minutes. Karen seconded. Motion carried.

Treasurers Report: Mary presented the January 2008 financial report. She noted the $1500 donation from Heart of the Lake Triathlon . Motion by Cindy, second by Tim to approve the January report. Motion carried.

REPORTS: Mary reported on the following:

Youth First Activities: AMS Valentine Nursing Home Visit: 15 students decorated doors and made valentine decorations with residents. This will continue as an on-going holiday event; AMS Youth Nights: The Free Church sponsored Super Game Night on Feb. 1^st with 105 students attending. St. Johns will sponsor a trip to the Skatin Place on March 7^th; After the Game: Key Club held on Feb. 1^st with Sumo wrestling, dodgeball, ping-pong and open gym at AHS; AMS Exploratory Day: Held Feb. 15^th; Centennial Villa Bingo: Identified AMS students join senior citizens for this activity; On A Roll: Zane was the featured speaker with respect as his topic; Kiwanis Moonlight Bowling Fundraiser; WCFSC Meeting: Attending on Feb. 19^th; School & Community Wide Literacy Initiative: Working on ideas for a Community Book Read in Annandale; Chamber of Commerce Social: Attended on January 31^st; Youth First Brochure: Fundraising committee met to update the brochure; Youth First Website: Mary will get photos and changes to Jill Bishop ; Business Expo: Youth First will have a booth at event on April 12^th; Cardinal Buddies & After the Bell/Teen Club: These programs will be completed in the next few days; Boys & Girls Clubs: Invitation letters were sent to 4^th grade Cardinal Buddy students; Team Adventures: Talked with new co-located social worker about the two summer programs Youth First administers.

WCFSC: At the February 19^th meeting it was announced the collaborative will discontinue the time study.

OLD BUSINESS:

Fundraising: Discussed a variety of fundraising ideas. Karen suggested a formal dinner with silent auction items and entertainment. The school jazz band was one recommendation for entertainment, if they would be ready by fall. Location for an event was discussed with Southbrook or Corinna Town Hall as possibilities. Another idea was a Community Talent Show.

NEW BUSINESS:

Business Expo: Mark suggested having popcorn at the Youth First booth. Paul will provide a goodie box. Volunteers from the Board are needed. Please contact Mary.

Coordinators Job Description: Mary presented this document. The board agreed it would need time to review the description and discuss it at the next meeting. Mark stated that we need to look at estimates of revenue to determine the future direction of Youth First. He also recommended Mary provide the board with information on how much Targeted Services money Youth First brings to the school. These will agenda items for the March meeting.

Next Meeting: March 17, 2008 at 4 pm, Annandale City Hall .

Adjournment: Karen made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 5:10 pm. Cindy seconded. Motion carried.

Submitted by: Cindy Larson-Crawford, Secretary.

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