Youth Commission

1 MINUTES OF A MEETING OF A REGULARLY SCHEDULED 2 YOUTH COMMISSION MEETING 3 VILLAGE OF NORTHBROOK 4 COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS 5 March 19, 2014 6 “Lead, Serve, Shine” 7 8 Adult Commissioners Present (4) 9 Carla Slawson-Martens, Chairperson 10 Gary Moriello 11 David Whitlock 12 Kelli Christenson 13 14 Student Commissioners Present (7) 15 Adam Wagner, Student Chairperson 16 Ethan Matlin 17 Danny Martens 18 Kent Steinberg 19 Ross Steinberg 20 Lucia Bosacoma 21 Allison Kaplan 22 23 Adult/Student Commissioners Absent (10) 24 Lauren Schifferdecker 25 Michael Shore 26 Kay Ellen Stein 27 Ethan Kirschenbaum 28 Maddie Serota 29 Zainab Ahmed 30 Emily Schwandner 31 Grace Elisco 32 Andy Han 33 Shaina Hakimian 34 35 Village Staff Present 36 Jason Batalden, Youth Commission Staff Liaison 37 Gale Cerabona, Recorder 38 39 1. Call to Order 40 Chairperson Slawson-Martens enlisted a Chairperson from student commissioners. Commissioner 41 Wagner volunteered and called the meeting to order in the Terrace Room of Village Hall, 1225 Cedar 42 Lane, at 7:09 p.m. A quorum was present. 43 44 45 46 47 2. Approval of Meeting Minutes  Page 2 Minutes of the March 19, 2013 Youth Commission Meeting 1 Commissioner R. Steinberg moved, seconded by Commissioner Matlin, to approve minutes of the 2 February 19, 2014, Youth Commission meeting without corrections. On a voice vote, the motion 3 unanimously carried. 4 5 3. Hear from the Audience 6 There was no audience. 7 8 4. 2014 Calendar of Events 9 A. Film Fest 10 Commissioner Whitlock provided an update: 11  Contacted Glenbrook North to reserve its theater; confirmation of availability is 12 forthcoming 13  Web page is live; same was illustrated and explained; complete information is 14 forthcoming (with Glenbrook North’s input) 15  Submissions of films are forthcoming 16  Applications are being posted; personal phone calls will be made 17 18 Commissioner Wagner asked if only a few films will be selected. Commissioner Whitlock 19 advised that the submissions will be viewed and narrowed; the chosen films will be shown. 20 21 Chairperson Slawson-Martens stated the process needs to be decided. In the past, some 22 films were not of the same caliber. More quality decisions will need to be made. 23 24 Commissioner Whitlock stated that Matt Irvine would like to be involved throughout the 25 process. Chairperson Slawson-Martens indicated the festival must be stated that it’s separate 26 from the high school. Commissioner Moriello relayed that time is of the essence for a strict 27 deadline. Chairperson Slawson-Martens named various committee members who will and 28 may wish to be involved with the films. 29 30 Suggestions for the process are: 31  Before May Youth Commission meeting, be prepared with film choices 32  Links of films to be included (URL/YouTube) 33  Films could be divided up for viewing 34  At April Youth Commission meeting, final brainstorming will occur (on the process) 35  Between now and the April meeting, Commissioner Whitlock will contact Matt Irvine 36 and request criteria 37 38 Chairperson Slawson-Martens recapped/enlisted those who have or may be contacted: 39  Previous filmmakers from past festivals 40  Commissioners Wagner, Kaplan, R. Steinberg, & Matlin will contact potential 41 individuals 42  Nathan Flanagan-Frankl will be available via Skype 43 44 Chairperson Slawson-Martens or Commissioner Whitlock will submit a press release. 45 46 Chairperson Slawson-Martens asked the Youth Committee whom else this group could reach  Page 3 Minutes of the March 19, 2013 Youth Commission Meeting 1 out to. Recommendations are: 2  Arts Commission & Northbrook Park District (to co-market); own logo could be more 3 visible; Commission Whitlock to follow up. 4  Commissioner Whitlock suggested youth members speak to anyone they believe may 5 be interested in submitting a film 6  Advertisements with Glenbrook North, local newspaper 7 8 Chairperson Slawson-Martens thanked Commissioner Whitlock and the committee for all the 9 work that has been done thus far. 10 11 Chairperson Slawson-Martens asked how much prize money should be awarded. During past 12 festivals, a lot more money was granted. In some years, $300 was presented for 1st place, 13 $200 for 2nd place, and $100 for 3rd place. Honorable mentions could also be extended; 14 perhaps two at $25. 15 16 It was suggested that decorations/snacks should be budgeted. The amount of $1,000 was 17 recommended. 18 19 Commissioner Whitlock moved to allocate up to $1,000 for 2014’s film festival. 20 Commissioner Moriello seconded the motion. On a voice vote, the motion unanimously 21 carried. 22 23 5. Membership Campaign 24 Chairperson Slawson-Martens stated that youth & adult members will be recruited due to the term 25 ending in April. All are encouraged to ask individuals who may be interested. 26 27 Commissioner Matlin suggested partnering with Student Government Day (May 7, 2014) participants 28 (8th graders). Staff Liaison Batalden shared the specifics of the event. Chairperson Slawson-Martens 29 suggested that Youth Commission members could pitch what the Youth Commission is all about; 30 Commissioners Matlin, R. Steinberg volunteered to do so. 31 32 Chairperson Slawson-Martens reminded that applications should be completed & submitted. Copies will 33 be emailed to possible individuals; same will be expressed in the next Village announcement. Staff 34 Liaison Batalden referenced the form. 35 36 6. New Business 37 A. The Prom Fashion Show 38 The above being held on April 6, 2014, was briefly discussed. Those who wish to be involved 39 should reach out to Commissioners Elisco & Hakimian. 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 7. Old Business  Page 4 Minutes of the March 19, 2013 Youth Commission Meeting 1 A. Quiz Bowl Debrief 2 The following was discussed & suggested for next year: 3  Right to the Buy Round 4 o Went fairly well 5 o Use last year’s rules 6 o Start on time 7 o Revamp questions; some are too hard; balance questions per team 8 o Review current & other vendor options 9 o Too many math questions; not enough spelling questions 10 o Avoid ancient/classic questions; have current topics students are reading 11 o Have literature references be more relevant 12 o Regarding addressing disputes, allow challenged disputes to be brought to 13 the team coach at that time 14 o Village President may wish to speak 15  Food & Beverage 16 o Staff Liaison Batalden stated a motion is needed to approve refreshment 17 costs up to $200 18 19 Commissioner R. Steinberg moved to approve this year’s pizza and pop costs up to $200. 20 Commissioner Matlin seconded the motion. On a voice vote, the motion unanimously carried. 21 22 Chairperson Slawson-Martens thanked everyone for their efforts & participation. 23 24 8. Student Hot Topics 25  Glenbrook North’s hockey team is in the state championship (for the 3rd time) 26  The play, Legally Blonde, is on stage now 27  Policy presentations are happening in the state championship 28  Glenbrook North’s chess team came in 17th place 29 30 9. Adjournment 31 Chairperson Slawson-Martens advised that the next meetings are April 16 & May 21, 2014. 32 33 Commissioner Wagner called for a motion to adjourn. Commissioner Moriello moved, seconded by 34 Commissioner R. Steinberg, to adjourn the meeting at 8:18 p.m. On a voice vote, the motion 35 unanimously carried. 36 37 Respectfully submitted, 38 39 40 Gale Cerabona 41 Recorder