Community Engagement Committee

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT COMMITTEE AGENDA COMMISSION CONFERENCE ROOM 4243 REMEMBRANCE RD. NW. TUESDAY, APRIL 9, 2024 5:30 PM Call Meeting to Order - Record Attendance 1. Committee members: Discussion Items 1. Approval of Previous Minutes 2. Park Parties 3. Mayor's Reading Initiative 4. Supply Drive Check-in Adjournment Next Meeting is Thursday, May 2 Page 1 of 6  COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES COMMISSION CONFERENCE ROOM THURSDAY, MARCH 7, 2024 5:30 PM Call Meeting to Order - Record Attendance Committee members: Erin Nowak, Jena Wilmers, Bethany Stover, Nick Erickson, Nicole DiDonato Discussion Items Approval of Previous Minutes Adjournment Park Parties - June 13 How to engage voters: Include table to help register residents to vote for upcoming elections QR codes for voter registration to set up at park parties Advertise need for Poll workers Next meeting, divide CEC into subcommittees Community Survey - goal is to see what people want so we can move forward (walking club, yoga, park parties) What events do they want to see? Demographic questions: Are you a resident, how long lived in Walker, age ranges, gender, kids, no kids, family size, school district What events do you attend? What facilities do you use? Mayor's Reading Initiative Updates: Siblings can participate social media posts reading around town Community Engagement Committee Minutes 3-7-24 Page 1 2 of 2 6  Kids read 5 books, say which ones they read kids sign up send fliers to schools April 8 - 26 committee bag stuffing party Gary will distribute bags at end of year 240 studenyts between 3 schools (Central, Zinser, Cummings) SUPPLY DRIVE Runs through summer Delivery timeframe: August through early Sept B Stover will get a list of teachers' needs for classrooms Gather the supplies and distribute to schools to divide among themselves Supply collection timeframe: After July 4 through the first week of August Locations: WIFC Fire station 3 Ice cream Garage Meijer Community Engagement Committee Minutes 3-7-24 Page 2 3 of 2 6  Parents, be a part of Mayor Carey's mission to ignite a passion for reading in your child this summer. Towards the end of the school year, Mayor Carey will present each of 2nd grader with a special backpack filled with fantastic books to explore over the summer break. Encourage your child to read those books or books from the library and record them a sheet provided (in the backpacks). If a sibling and would like to join the fun, simply scan the QR code provided below to register them. Thank you for embracing this initiative to fill your child's summer with page-turning excitement. How To Participate: 1. Register to participate by scanning kids who read the books in their backpack the QR code. will receive a free kids meal from Chick-fil-A 2. Read the books included in the backpack or 10 books of your choice 3. Record the books you read on the If you're a sibling and would like to join the back on the lines provided. If you fun, simply scan the QR code provided to need a copy of this flier you can register. Please note only 2nd graders will pick it up at Walker library. recieve the backpack of books. 4. Bring to the Walker Kent District library to receive a free kids meal from Chick-fil-A Mayor Carey’s Summer Reading Adventure Inspiring kids to embark on thrilling adventures through the pages of books while enjoying the carefree days of summer Page 4 of 6 Mayor Carey’s Summer Reading Adventure Inspiring kids to embark on thrilling adventures of books while enjoying the carefree days of summer Hey 2nd graders! Get ready for an exciting adventure in reading! At the end of the school year, Mayor Carey will present each of you with a special backpack filled with fantastic books to explore over the summer break. If you're a sibling and would like to join the fun, simply scan the QR code provided. Reading opens doors to new worlds and endless possibilities! Don't forget to fill out the back of the sheet and return it to the Walker library for a tasty reward - a free kids meal from Chick-fil-A awaits you! Let's dive into the magic of books together! kids who read the books in their backpack will receive a free kids meal from Chick-fil-A How To Participate: 1. Read the books included in the backpack or 10 books of your choice 2. Record the books you read on the back on the lines provided. 3. Bring to the Walker Kent District library to receive a free kids meal from Chick-fil-A If you're a sibling and would like to join the fun, simply scan the QR code provided. Page 5 of 6 Draw a picture of your favorite story or tell us about it: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Page 6 of 6