HomeMy WebLinkAboutYAC 2010-10-13 Minutes North Richland Hills Youth Advisory Board
Wednesday, October 13, 2010 @ 6:00 p.m.
Council Workroom
City Hall
7301 Northeast Loop 820
Members Present Members Not Present
Morgan Chaney, Chairman
Megan Servage, Vice Chairman Nicole Zajimovic, Treasurer
Brandon Vinson, Secretary Dylan Barth
Madeline Orr Mason Chaney
Lynsey McDonald
Dhara Lad Staff Members Present
Kim Horany
Rachel Becker Kristin Weegar, Marketing & Research
Rebecca Cooper Coordinator
Melissa Cruz Heather Hollingsworth, Teen Court
Ruby Hernandez Coordinator
Kaitlyn Gottlob Christi Garcia, Crime Victim Liason
Alicia Hindman
I. Call The Meeting to Order
Chair Morgan Chaney called the meeting to order at 6:05 pm.
II. Approve Minutes of May 12, 2010 Regular Meeting
Vice Chair Megan Servage made the motion to approve the minutes. Secretary
Brandon Vinson seconded the motion and the motion passed unanimously.
III. New Member Introductions
Morgan Chaney started introductions of all members present. New members of
YAC were introduced to the committee.
IV. Video: Victims Speak Out: Help, Hope & Healing
The video spoke of how the victims of various crimes dealt with the aftermath of
the crime. The video presented how victims need support and protection.
V. Discussion with Christi Garcia, Crime Victim Liaison regarding the video and the
NRH Crime Victim Liaison Program
Christi Garcia talked about the video shown and discussed with the group their
reactions to it. Christi also talked about the Crime Victim Liaison program and her
role in it.
VI. Discuss Teen Court Advisory Board Appointment
Kristin Weegar, Marketing & Research Coordinator, explained that the Teen
Court Advisory Board is in need of a youth member to be appointed by
Councilman John Lewis. She asked for volunteers who would like to be
considered for appointment and Youth Advisory Committee Members Brandon
Vinson and Melissa Cruz both asked to be considered.
VII. Discuss Fall Service Projects
- Hoot n Howl: Kristin Weegar explained that the event is being held
October 30 Members are able to use this project as volunteer hours is
needed and to arrive at 4:00 pm.
- Night of Holiday Magic: This service project is being held from 3:00 —
9:00 on December 4 . All Youth Advisory Committee members are
required to attend this volunteer opportunity.
VIII. Adjournment
Chair Chaney adjourned the meeting at 7:07 pm.
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