Salem Youth Commission

CITY OF SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS Kimberley Driscoll Mayor Salem Youth Commission Meeting Minutes September 19, 2016 Attendance: Jared Lubas, Nick Angeramo, Aiyana Lilly, Collin McLean, Laura Assade, Mike Quigley, Felicia Peirce, Meeting Called to Order The meeting called to order at 6:14pm Introductions & Public Comments: Introductions were made by all Youth Commissioners. There were several public comments/ announcements: Mike announced Youth Build is enrolling for the new year. Youth Build North Shore is recruiting Young Adults between the ages of 16-24 years old, who will have the opportunity to work towards a High School Equivalency Diploma (HiSet formally known as GED) and receive training in the Construction Trade. Our graduates leave our program fully equipped and prepared to be placed in post- secondary opportunities and or employment. With a strong resourceful and supportive team, this family oriented environment will help any willing individual succeed. Our hands-on construction component provides Certified Pre- Apprentice Certification and 10-Hour Occupational Safety and Health Administration certification. Laura announced events happening around Hispanic heritage month invited the commissioners to take part in some of the activities. Previous Meeting Minutes: We did not have a quorum for this meeting therefore we did not vote on minutes from August. Norms: Norms were reviewed, commissioners in attendance had no questions or further suggestions Youth Survey: So far we’ve had under 60 individuals take a survey. As a group we thought it would be best to extend the survey until October 17th which is our next SYC meeting. Youth in attendance Salem City Hall – 93 Washington Street – Salem, MA 01970-3592 Ph. 978-745-9595 Fax 978-744-9327 strategized how they will continue to promote the survey to get more youth involved. A couple stated they would talk to their school leaders, to students during service days, sports teams and via social media. Membership & New Business: Members present voiced their concern of members who have not attended consistently. We discussed alternatives and other possibilities of including associate members (who have been attending constantly) as voting members. Further details to be discussed at October meeting. Jared Lubas mentioned he will put together a draft of accountability measures for voting and non- voting member. Next Meeting October 17, 2016 120 Washington 3rd Floor conference room Adjournment: Meeting was adjourned at 7:15 PM Salem City Hall – 93 Washington Street – Salem, MA 01970-3592 Ph. 978-745-9595 Fax 978-744-9327