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HomeMy WebLinkAboutYouth Cmte - 07/07/08 � ��� � h�"' ' `�� PALM DESERT YOUTH COMMITTEE ��;� ,� ,�`, �" APPROVED MINUTES ,� � i; ��k MONDAY, JULY 7, 2008— 6 P.M. � " • ADMINISTRATIVE CONFERENCE ROOM �"�"�� �a� I. CALL TO ORDER Committee Chair Elle Wohlmuth called the meeting to order at 6 p.m. II. ROLL CALL Members Present: Members Absent: Raine Armstrong, Vice Chair Toni Gutierrez Alahna Dunbar Kate Hart Carl Gerhardt Katie Pawelczyk Bryce Griffith - �, Alison McCollister � -� Anna Miller `+-� Briana Nolan o Jonny Rohrbaugh � Jenna Scott � Ryan Sheehy � Abby Sturgeon U Elle Wohlmuth, Chair � Alternates Present: Alternates Absent: W W v Laura Baldwin Devyn Dentise W � _ Megan Poster Paige Rojas ca o � +, Emily Prest z � -� � � . Guests: '� � Richard Kelly, Councilmember � w Donna Gomez, Visitor Information Center Manager Michael Osgood, Desert Willow Director of Marketing ►a-+ � ( '' o Gina Tenorio, Desert Sun � �Q v� .. Q � Staff: v � � �� , E� " ~ � ;r � [t,-�+ Pat Scully, Sr. Management Analyst � � W ~� � � � �' '-' �'' E-+ a c.) f:�7 w ra c� cr� t� •� IIL CONSENT CALENDAR `� � � �'? '`� '� � °`� � � A. APPROVAL OF THE JUNE 2, 2008, MEETING MINUTES Upon a motion by Member Alahna Dunbar and second by Member Jonny Rohrbaugh, minutes of the June 2, 2008, meeting was approved as presented. Motion carried by unanimous vote. APPROVED MINUTES PALM DESERT YOUTH COMMITTEE JULY 7, 2008 IV. NEW BUSINESS A. PARTICIPATION IN DESERT GARDEN COMMUNITY DAY-ORAL PRESENTATION BY PALM DESERT INFORMATION VISITOR INFORMATION CENTER MANAGER DONNA GOMEZ Palm Desert Visitor Information Center Manager ponna Gomez gave a brief presentation on the upcoming event which will be held on October 11, 2008, and requested the Youth Committee's participation. Ms. Scully suggested that the sub-committee appointed to chair City sponsored events meet to discuss how the Committee will participate. She asked that the sub-committee bring that information back to the Committee in September. B. ELECTION OF COMMITTEE CHAIR Chair Wohlmuth stated her desire to run for re-election. Ms. Scully asked if there were any other Committee members interested in this seat. There being none, Chair Wohlmuth was re-elected for the 2008/09 year. C. ELECTION OF COMMITTEE CO-CHAIR Ms. Scully requested that Committee members wishing to run identify themselves. Members Rayne Armstrong, Jenna Scott and Abby Sturgeon each gave a statement of qualifications. By written ballot, Member Scott was elected as the Committee Co-chair for the 2008/09 year. V. CONTINUED BUSINESS A. ASSIGNMENT OF CHAIR/CO-CHAIR FOR 2008/09 COMMITTEE PROJECTS— CHAIRMAN ELLE WOHLMUTH Chair Wohlmuth made the following assignments: 1. Community Wreath Lighting Ceremony Chair— Bryce Griffith Co-chair—Carl Gerhard 2. Debate Chair—Toni Gutierrez Co-chair— Katie Pawelczyk 3. Safe House of the Desert Chair— Elle Wohlmuth Co-chair—Anna Miller 2 APPROVED MINUTES PALM DESERT YOUTH COMMITTEE JULY 7, 2008 4. Community Display Chair— Kate Hart Co-chair—Jenna Scott 5. Activity with Senior Center Chair—Jonny Rohrbaugh Co-chair—Abby Sturgeon 6. Golf Tournament Chair— Brianna Nolan Co-chair— Raine Armstrong 7. City Sponsored Events, Activities & Programs Chair— Raine Armstrong Co-chair—Alahna Dunbar 8. Elementary and Middle School Mentoring Program Chair—Alison McCollister Co-chair— Kate Hart 9. New Member Mentoring Chair—Abby Sturgeon Co-chair- Jenna Scott 10. Resource Guide Chair— Ryan Sheehy Co-chair—Jonny Rohrbaugh 11. School Beautification Project Chair—Alahna Dunbar Co-chair—Carl Gerhard 12. Rotary/Youth Committee Service Project Chair— Katie Pawelczyk Co-chair— Paige Rojas 3 APPROVED MINUTES PALM DESERT YOUTH COMMITTEE JULY 7, 2008 B. KELLY'S JR./SR. GOLF TOURNAMENT UPDATE — PRESENTATION BY DESERT WILLOW GOLF RESORT MARKETING DIRECTOR MIKE OSGOOD AND COUNCILMAN DICK KELLY Michael Osgood, Director of Marketing at Desert Willow, gave a presentation on the progress of the event and distributed commitment forms to the Committee. Extensive discussion was held with regard to the activities that the Committee could be involved with and description of each of those activities. Mr. Osgood and Councilman Kelly will attend the September meeting to define each Youth Committee member's role. VI. OLD BUSINESS A. POLYNESIAN GARDEN PARTY MONEY WRAP UP Ms. Scully reminded those who have not yet turned in their money from the Polynesian Garden Party ticket sales to please do so. VII. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS A. CITY COUNCIL ISSUES 1. Remarks by Mayor Benson regarding the Youth Committee Ms. Scully announced that Mayor Benson had many complimentary things to say about the Youth Committee and their activities at the last Council meeting. VIII. REPORTS AND REMARKS A. COMMITTEE MEMBERS None B. STAFF 1. Introduction of new members Ms. Scully introduced Laura Baldwin, Emily Prest, and Megan Poster who will be joining the Committee as Alternate Members. 2. Participation in concert series Ms. Scully thanked the Committee for their participation in this year's concert series. The assistance provided was outstanding. 3. Brown Act Ms. Scully reviewed the provisions of the Ralph M. Brown Open Meeting Act. 4 APPROVED MINUTES PALM DESERT YOUTH COMMITTEE JULY 7, 2008 4. The Committee advised Ms. Scully that they would like their 2009 Youth Committee polo shirts to be Teal in color. IX. ADJOURNMENT Upon a motion by Member Sturgeon and second by Member Dunbar the meeting was adjourned to Saturday, September 6, 2008, at 11 a.m. Motion carried by unanimous vote. Respectfully submitted, � � Patricia Scully CFEE, Sr. anage t Analyst 5