Community Engagement Committee

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT COMMITTEE AGENDA COMMISSION CONFERENCE ROOM 4243 REMEMBRANCE RD. NW. THURSDAY, MARCH 2, 2023 5:30 PM Call Meeting to Order - Record Attendance 1. Committee members: Discussion Items 1. Approval of Previous Minutes 2. Neighborhood Committee: a. Develop neighborhood-level campaign focused on Neighborhood Identity b. Welcome to Walker Best Practices for New Neighbors c. Develop a task force that includes one leader in each neighborhood i. Safety ii. Security iii. Communication iv. Collaboration 3. Business Committee a. Communication and Collaboration led initiative with Business Community b. Monthly Sub Committee Meetings at a Different Walker Business with pictures and social media a inclusion for group and Walker Business. “ Walker, Around Town Feature.” 4. Student Committee a. Student-led initiatives and events ( What will we focus on and how will we engage) b. Student Led Event Volunteer Committee that will join efforts for Walker Events and lead celebration initiatives like Veterans Day and Memorial Day. 5. Event Committee a. Nicole’s Right-Hand b. Communication and event flyers/graphics c. On-site support d. Define the events currently on the docket for the year and who will volunteer at each Page 1 of 3 6. Voting Chair/ Co-Chair a. Commitment for Committee leaders b. Actionable items for each person to achieve and have ready for next meeting Adjournment Next meeting Thursday, April 6 Page 2 of 3  COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES COMMISSION CONFERENCE ROOM MONDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2022 5:30 PM Call Meeting to Order - Record Attendance Committee members: Nick Erickson, Stephani Kolakowski, Carla Hendon, Elaina Huizenga-Chase, Jena Wilmers, Nicole DiDonato Discussion Items Approval of Previous Minutes - Jena motioned, Carla seconded Continue Work on Strategic Plan Nick discovered we could utilize the talents of GVSU business students to help build Walker Chamber. Motion by Jena to appoint Nicole DiDonato as committee secretary. Nick seconded Discussion to appoint Vice Chair. No decision made. Discuss Meeting Dates Going Forward. Meetings will be the first Thursday of every month at 5:30 pm. Adjournment Community Engagement Committee Minutes 12-12-22 Page 1 3 of 1 3