City of Santa Fe Mayor's Youth Advisory Board met May 13.
Here are the minutes provided by the board:
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
Members Present:
Councilor Alma Castro
Chair Charles Chapman
Member Moksh Bhakta
Member Amelia Balwit
Member Bodhi Lewis
Member Jack Elling
Member Theodoro Sandoval
Member Alette Hahn Hansen
Members Excused:
Member Aseneth Ultreras
Member Melissa Bustos
Member Elise Guitierrez
Others Attending:
Brian Stinett, Attendee
3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
MOTION: Member Hahn Hansen moved, seconded by Member Lewis, to approve the as presented.
VOTE: The motion was approved on the following Roll Call vote:
For: Councilor Castro, Chair Chapman, Member Bhakta, Member Balwit, Member Lewis, Member Elling, Member Sandoval, Member Hahn Hansen
Against: None
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
MOTION: moved, seconded by , to approve the as presented.
VOTE: The motion was on the following Roll Call vote:
For: None
Against: None
Abstain: None
MOTION: Chair Chapman moved, seconded by Member Balwit, to approve the as presented.
VOTE: The motion was approved on the following Roll Call vote:
For: Councilor Castro, Chair Chapman, Member Bhakta, Member Balwit, Member Lewis, Member Elling, Member Sandoval, Member Hahn Hansen
Against: None
Abstain: None
5. OLD BUSINESS
a. Teen Sub Committees (Schedules, Progress, Upcoming Meetings) -Teen Opportunities / Employment Event 5/25 11-4pm at Teen Center -Volunteerism (Bodhi Lewis)
-Teen Center Steering Committee
-Substance Abuse and Recovery
Teen Opportunities event May 25 11-4: PD and Fire confirmed. Recruitment Flyer is updated and ready. Other organizations are confirmed to be attending.
Teen Steering and Volunteerism subcommittee : Meetings set for the 1st Thursday of every month. Programming and planning to start early June
6. NEW BUSINESS
a. Teen Center State Appropriation (What the teen Center needs)
Board discussion on what needs are for the teen center. Board created a list to be surveyed at the next MYAB teen nights. Teens looking for additional feedback. Lists as follows:
• Community Garden & Greenhouse
• Outdoor Furniture
• Shade Structures and Awnings
• Kitchen Dry Storage & Walk in Freezer Construction
• Teen Appropriate Playground and Outdoor Fitness Equipment
• Dance Studio- Multi Use Studio
• Audio Visual System throughout the teen center
• Soccer/Futsal Space and Field
• Decorative Fencing and Changes to the existing fencing
• Art and Mural Space
• DJ Equipment and Hardware
• Musical Instruments
b. MYAB Teen Night May 17, 2024
-BackYard BBQ
-Live Music (5p-6p Alaini Swentzell 6p-7p NMSA, 7p-8p Mandela)
-Food?
Teen Night Planning Complete
Teen Staff and Rec Staff to purchase food and grills for the event
Musical Performances approved.
c. MYAB Teen Nights June & July
6/21 & 7/19 BC Pool Party (DJ Live & Food)
June Prepared: Food Watermelon, Fruit Trays, and Sub Sandwiches
July: TBD
7. MATTERS FROM STAFF
a. State of the City May 23, 2024 6-8p. Invitation for MYAB to Attend
Confirmed Atendee list
Lucas Robbins
Bodhi Lewis
Charles Chapman
Alette Hahn Hansen
Additional invite for confirmed attendees to be sent out
b. CEN Free Trainings
• Classroom Management: 4:30-6:30pm, May 14 Learn how to manage groups of children and materials, minimizing the chance of chaos. Pick up tricks and tips from an experienced teacher to prevent frustration. Register Here: https://forms.gle/6PWcMGbPHtdYiBLW6
• Creating Camp Culture: 4:30-6:30pm, May 16, Explora staff will help you understand how to create a fun, supportive camp environment. This will include useful games, brain breaks, and more tools you can use all summer. Register Here: https://forms.gle/bkPNxVQuqnV2xFeK6
• Professionalism 101: 4:30-6:30pm, May 21, Have you ever felt confused about what to wear to your new job or how be taken seriously by older coworkers? This session will offer specific skills and explain unspoken rules in the workplace. Register Here: https://forms.gle/Tv8CPJ7sqzaUiyTZA
• Cultural Humility Training: 10:30am-12:30pm, May 31 New Mexico is home to people from many diverse cultures, and educators must be able to meet the different needs of the children we serve. The National Latino Behavioral Health Assn director will provide training on this complex topic. Register Here: https://forms.gle/CNFgrDqLGhMwe76S6
8. MATTERS FROM THE COMMITTEE
a. MYAB Member Ages
Tabled for June MYAB
9. MATTERS FROM THE CHAIR
10. NEXT MEETING: Wednesday, May 15, 2024
11. ADJOURN
12. MATTERS FROM THE PUBLIC
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