11/05/2012 Youth Commission Regular Meeting Adopted 12/10/2012CITY OF GILROY
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR
YOUTH COMMISION MEETING
6:00 P.M.
Monday, November 5, 2012
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 6:07 p.m. by Recreation Coordinator/Advisor Anna Bielecki.
INTRODUCTIONS
Moe McHenry from the Parks and Recreation Commission was unable to attend the meeting.
ROLL CALL & SECRETARY’S REPORT
All commissioners were present except Commissioners Filice and Spaeth who were excused, and
Voorhees and Medina who were absent.
Others present: Recreation Specialist Julian Mireles.
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
Commissioner Cabatingan motioned to approve the minutes of October 8, 2012 and
Commissioner Kang seconded that motion.
Hearing no objections, it was so ordered.
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
Commissioner Miner motioned to approve the agenda for November 5, 2012 and
Commissioner Baxter seconded that motion.
Hearing no objections, it was so ordered.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
None.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
OLD BUSINESS
A. Discussion on New GYC Logo and Shirts
Commissioner Dorn presented possible logos to the Youth Commission and discussion
followed.
Motion was made by Commissioner Dorn to approve the new Youth Commission
logo. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Triolo.
Hearing no objections, it was so ordered.
B. Election of Commission Officers for 2012-2013
Commissioner Dorn motioned to approve the following Youth Commission officers
and representatives to other groups: Chairperson – Commissioner Triolo; Vice-
Chairperson - Commissioner Cabatingan; Recording Secretary - Commissioner
Sabharwal; Representatives for Gilroy Gang Task Force - Commissioners Baxter
and Kang; Representatives for City Council - Commissioners Baxter and Filice.
Commissioner Baxter seconded the motion.
Hearing no objections, it was so ordered.
C. Discussion of Events/Activities for the Year. Postponement of Retreat and
Discussion of Individual Commissioner Interests and Priorities.
Recreation Coordinator/Advisor Anna Bielecki gave a brief overview of the events the
Youth Commission participates in and informed the Commission about the postponement
of the Retreat. Possible dates for a Retreat were discussed and December 1, 2012 was
decided upon. Ms. Bielecki also opened up discussion on what the Commissioners as
individuals would like to participate in throughout the year. Events which Youth
Commissioners participate in annually were also discussed such as Breakfast with Santa.
D. Continued Discussion on Fundraising Efforts
Recreation Coordinator/Advisor Anna Bielecki gave a brief overview on the budget for
the Youth Commission and discussed possible fundraising ideas. Ms. Bielecki mentioned
the idea of donation letters in which each Youth Commissioner would be in charge of
soliciting five donations for the Senior Ball. Other possible fundraising ideas discussed
were a Black Bear Dinner Fundraiser and a car wash.
NEW BUSINESS
None.
AGENDA ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING
Fundraising efforts
Senior Ball and possible themes for the Senior Ball
Presentation from a community member will also be on the agenda
STAFF COMMENTS
Recreation Coordinator/Advisor Anna Bielecki took a moment to thank all the Youth
Commissioners who participated in the Greenbelt Alliance video.
ADJOURNMENT
Recreation Coordinator/Advisor Anna Bielecki adjourned the meeting at 7:18 p.m.
FUTURE MEETING
The next regular meeting of the Youth Commission will be held on Monday, December 10, 2012
at 6:00 p.m. in the Gilroy Senior Center Meeting Room.
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Commissioner Sabharwal
Recording Secretary