Youth Service Advisory Board

NORWICH YOUTH & FAMILY SERVICES ADVISORY BOARD MEETING September 15th, 2015 ROOM 335, NORWICH CITY HALL (860) 823-3782 - FAX (860) 892-6031 Email: nyfs@cityofnorwich.org MINUTES The Norwich Youth and Family Services Advisory Board was held on September 15, 2015 in Room 335 in Norwich City Hall. Those in attendance were as follows: Jodi Vara-President Angela Rae Duhaime-Community Member Kay Eyberse-NYFS Coordinator Kevin Saythany-Secretary Jaime Miller-Norwich Tech Mike McKinney-NPD Betsy Byer-(for Vice F.) Guest: Deb Kievits Excused: Erin Wood Absent: Mark Irons-Juvenile Probation Duncan Profitt Welcome and introductions The meeting was called to order at 8:36am. The sign-up sheet was circulated and introductions made. Review of last meetings minutes The minutes from May 12th, 2015 were reviewed. A motion to accept was moved by Angela and 2nd by Jaime. The minutes was unanimously approved. Report from By-Law Review Committee Recommendations for change from the by-law review committee include two major items:  Removing the requirement for a representative from DCF and Adult Probation. Neither are required by either State or City statute or ordinance and would streamline attendance.  Changing the number of meetings from 6 (every other month) to 10 (November through June). Monthly meeting will begin in November. The vote on Bylaw changes was unanimous. Review of “Code of Ethics” The review was postponed until next meeting. Program Review Kay reviewed all relevant ongoing programs, including SYEP and Summer Jam. Help Me Grow begins its push the month in an effort to increase early development awareness. Norwich Prevention Council  The new grant will be due at the end of October. Members having priorities or new ideas should contact Kay as soon as possible.  Jodi at NFA has dissolved the NFA SADD chapter and is forming a Youth Prevention Council to work in a more coordinated effort with the NPC.  Norwich youth survey data is beginning to be compiled and will be released soon.  Alcohol Compliance checks were finally accomplished in July by the Norwich Police Department. There is opportunity and interest in continuing this type of prevention work in the city. Next Board meeting will be November 10th from 8:30-10:00 am. Room 335 in City Hall All are welcome! NYFS is now on Facebook. Check it out for program updates, tips and upcoming events!