Community Engagement Committee

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT COMMITTEE AGENDA COMMISSION CONFERENCE ROOM 4243 REMEMBRANCE RD. NW. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2024 5:30 PM Call Meeting to Order - Record Attendance 1. Committee members: Jena Wilmers, Nick Erickson, Carla Hendon, Bethany Stover, Roxanne Deschaine, Erin Gregeones, Nicole DiDonato Discussion Items 1. Approval of Previous Minutes from October & November 2. Distribute Binders 3. Discuss Goals for 2025 4. Other Business Adjournment Next meeting is Tuesday, January 7 Page 1 of 5  COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES COMMISSION CONFERENCE ROOM THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2024 5:30 PM Call Meeting to Order - Record Attendance Committee members: Jena Wilmers, Nick Erickson, Erin Gregones, Carla Hendon, Roxanne Deschaine, Nicole DiDonato, Bethany Stover Discussion Items No quorum to approve previous meeting minutes Chairperson J Wilmers wants to concentrate on fewer events but doing them well. J Wilmers would like to see Safety Town come to fruition for a week in 2026. Possibly focus on morning sessions for the first year. B Stover recommended keeping childcare in mind and having the Kenowa Hills Early Childhood Center take part. Shoot for 25-30 kids N Erickson suggested collecting bikes for kids to use for Safety Town - could they be given to the kids at the end of the weeklong event? Possible engage community sponsors for bikes (and helmets) Bike licenses, Riding for Ryan could possibly take part J Wilmers plans to bring an actual schedule for Safety Day What else to do in 2025? Q1 2025 Ideas Outdoor ice rink? Chili cookoff? Snowman making? Q2- Reading month and backpacks Community Engagement Committee Minutes 11-7-24 Page 2 of 5  Q3 June 25/26 (rain date) park party School supply drive Hispanic appreciation Wolverine donating shoes? Adjournment - Dec 4 next meeting Look at moving CEC meetings to Tuesdays beginning in 2025. Community Engagement Committee Minutes 11-7-24 Page 3 of 5  COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES COMMISSION CONFERENCE ROOM THURSDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2024 5:30 PM Call Meeting to Order - Record Attendance Committee members: Jena Wilmers, Carla Hendon, Nick Erickson, Roxanne Deschaine, Erin Gregones, Nicole DiDonato Discussion Items Approval of Previous Minutes: Motion J Wilmers, Second C Hendon Other Business: Committee chair, Erin Nowak, has resigned due to other commitments. N Erickson motioned to approve vice chair J Wilmers to the top seat. Seconded by E Gregones. Recap School Supply Drive:  School Supply Drive 2025 - Begin campaign after Memorial Day Last day of school for Kenowa Hills is June 11 June 16 - launch date for supply drive Rename it Walker School Supply Drive to be more inclusive  Keep the Amazon wishlist.  R Deschaine suggested another reading event at Double Dip Depot, as first one was success.  N Erickson suggested having City sponsors also help get the word out.  N DiDonato to create media kit.  R Decshaine suggested utilizing the business license list from the Clerk's Office to contact more people  Post recognition on website  Could City match donations? Coordindator for Kent School Services Network (KSSN) suggested adding haircuts for kids. Loop in Empire Beauty School in Standale Could Uccellos sponsor a donation night of 15% of meal goes to school? Community Engagement Committee Minutes 10-3-24 Page 4 of 5  Brainstorm Ideas for 2025: Park Parties Animal event - team with CSNIP, BISSELL or Humane Society of West Michigan Water stations for dogs Fire Chief’s Winter Adventure Challenge - keeping hydrants clear of snow Passport program for local businesses Chamber - Anna Bissell award - female CEO - March Window Decorating Contest Fields Fabric holiday event 12 Days of Christmas spinoff for adults Kenowa Hills Education Foundation Community Pub Crawl - ugly sweater - businesses have a punchcard Community Garage Sale (everyone pays $20 to advertise) CEC could create a guide Coordinate with neighborhood garage sales Adjournment - Next meeting is Thursday, Nov 7 unless otherwise noted Community Engagement Committee Minutes 10-3-24 Page 5 of 5