HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-02-2006 Youth Commission Minutes1 2006-07 Youth Commission Retreat & Training Minutes 6:00 p.m. September 2-3, 2006 Saratoga Springs Saturday, September 2 6:00 p.m. Arrive/Games/Snacks • Starburst • Blackout 6:30 p.m.
–Make your own Burrito Dinner • Tents • Cooking Assignments 7:30 p.m. Part I Schedule for the next 2 days Review SYC Mission o Goals of SYC – Provide programs for Saratoga Youth & Teens
Meetings o 2nd Tuesday every month through May o Mandatory; No exceptions o Must have quorum to have meeting Brown Act o Cannot discuss YC Agenda items in outside of our meetings (Tami)
Attendance Policy o Must attend majority of events (dances, concerts, lectures, etc.) o Notify in advance if you cannot make it ??4???8???8??5???8????5
2 Elections – 2006-07 Officers o Chair – Tami o Vice-Chair-Steven ?? Steven Shepherd v. Pratik Pramani o Treasurer-Michael Byrne o Secretary-Elli ?? Elli Rezaii v. Pratik 8:45 p.m. -Break
• Hot Chocolate 9:15 p.m. – PART II SYC Motto -“WE RUN THE SHOW” • How Does This Work? o Create & Plan & Run programs for Teens of Saratoga • What are the objectives? o Increase attendance
o Offer new and exciting programs • Changes from the previous year o No more concerts in the Warner o CONCERTS -Tami (Chair), Justin, Amit 1. Shows will be out Rec Center 2. Pass out
flyers 3. Spread the word 4. Find new, local bands 5. First SYC sponsored concert, 11/10 with Twice Outspoken o DANCES – Elli (Chair), Corey, Kia, Shireen, Tiffany 1. Pass out flyers
during lunchtime (week of dance preferably) 2. Know policies o SPECIAL EVENTS (see below) 1. Lecture – Pratik, Ted a. Choose Speakers i. Interesting Careers ii. Social Awareness b. Promote
event through media and schools 2. Snow Trips – Steven (Chair), Kelly (& Justin)
3 a. Plan trips – possibly 2 snow trips b. Co-sponsor with other cities? No/Maybe c. Promote event at school to like-minded clubs & friends. 3. Other ideas – Michael, James a. Video
game tournament – Need more info i. LGHS hosted a video game tournament ii. Halo iii. Mario Kart – Boys & Girls might be interested b. Poker 4 teens i. Use chips to be cashed in for
prizes c. Senior Ball i. Teens & Seniors ii. Valentine’s Day d. Filmfest i. ?? Each group consists of at least 3 commissioners including an officer, who is the chair. ?? Should meet
when event is near ?? Group is responsible for helping put the event together. WEBMASTER ?? Saratogateen.com –Post all upcoming & past events & pictures o Pratik o 1 more assistant?
?? James EVENTS Coming Up o Street Dance ?? Glow-n-dark • Shifts o 5:00p.m. – 8:30 p.m. ?? Justin (TS) o 8:30 p.m. -12:00 midnight ?? Justin (TS) ?? Teen Area • Sell food • Stage Manage
(Justin) o Community Parade – Sunday, September 24 ?? SYC marches with Recreation Department ?? Volunteer to to work on Sign
4 • Kelly & James ?? Other ideas • Skit on who we are??? o Dance – Friday, October 13th ?? 6:30 p.m. arrive for setup ?? Pass out flyers during lunchtime @Redwood o North Campus ?? What
is it? ?? Where? ?? Why it’s important? 11:00 p.m. – “Architect The Game” 11:45 p.m. – Banana Boat 12:30 a.m. – Lights off Sunday, September 3 8:00 a.m. – Wake up 9:00 – Ropes Course
1:30 pm – End of Training Adjournment to next meeting October 10, 2006 In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you are a disabled person and you need a disability-related
modification or accommodation to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at 408.868.1269 or cboyer@saratoga.ca.us Requests must be made as early as possible
and at least one full business day before the start of the meeting. Agenda completed by: Adam Henig, Staff Liaison: ahenig@saratoga.ca.us