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Home My WebLink AboutMINUTES - 09252001 - C.18 Contra TO: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS = - r FROM: INTERNAL OPERATIONS COMMITTEE °I' _��` .� v Osta DATE: SEPTEMBER 25, 2001 STA COU-- County SUBJECT: APPOINTMENT TO THE COUNTYWIDE YOUTH COMMISSION SPECIFIC REQUEST(S)OR RECOMMENDATION(S)&BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION RECOMMENDATIONS: APPOINT the following individuals to the Countywide Youth Commission to seat with terms ending August 31, 2002. Seat Marie-Danielle Rekow At Large #1 500 Center Avenue, Apt. 112 Martinez, CA 94553 Corey Berla At Large #3 P.O. Box 4067 Walnut Creek, CA 94596 Tiffany Dooley At Large #4/ 319 Lake Dale Court Martinez, CA 94553 Beth Dunn At Large #10'' 270 Coldsprings Court Martinez, CA 94553 Chris P. Wall At Large Alternate 1175 Ridgemont Place Concord, CA 94521-4831 CONTINUED ON ATTACHMENT: YES SIGNATURE: RECOMMENDATION OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE APPROVE OTHER 1 SIGNATURE(S): JOHN GI IA,CHAIR MARK DeSAULNIER ACTION OF BOARD ON Se:ptelfiber 25, 2001APPROVE AS RECOMMENDED X OTHER VOTE OF SUPERVISORS I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS IS A TRUE AND CORRECT COPY OF AN ACTION TAKEN X UNANIMOUS(ABSENT none ) AND ENTERED ON THE MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS ON THE DATE AYES: NOES: SHOWN. ABSENT: ABSTAIN: ATTESTED September CONTACT: JULIE ENEA(925)335-107'7 JOHN SWEETEN,CLERK OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AND COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR CC: COUNTYWIDE YOUTH COMMISSION STAFF INTERNAL OPERATIONS COMMITTEE STAFF CLERK OF THE BOARD(MADDY BOOK) � ,DEPUTY Appointments to Countywide Youth Commission September 25, 2001 Internal Operations Committee Page 2 BACKGROUND: The Countywide Youth Commission was established September 13, 1994 to give the youth of Contra Costa County a voice and the power to change their world, and to be contributing citizens; to provide a link between youths and the Board of Supervisors on issues relating to young people; and to form partnerships with schools, community-based organizations, government, and business to cooperatively address the concerns of young people countywide. The Commission consists of 26 members: 3 members appointed by each of the five Board of Supervisors members, 10 members appointed by the full Board of Supervisors, and one alternate appointed by the Board of Supervisors. The Internal Operations Committee reviews appointments to the 10 At Large seats and their Alternate. At its September 17 meeting, the Internal Operations Committee reviewed and approved the five Commission nominations, and now recommends approval of these nominations to the Board of Supervisors. Membership Application (please type or print clearly) Name: Marie-Danielle Rekow Date: Address: 600 Center Avenue(Apt. 4112) Phone: (925) 229-4390 City & Zip: Martinez 94553 E-mail: maried812(uaol.com School: Alhambra Senior High (Martinez) Grade /Age: 1 lth / 15ICA ( 1. f Why do you want to be a member of the Countywide Youth Commission? I would like to participate with and be a member of the CYC because I genuinely care about the youth of our community I am a very dedicated and responsible person and to be liven an opportunity such as this would be an honor. It seems like a wonderful organization and it serves-a good cause. I've got so many ideas that I would love to share. List three issues that are your most important concerns for youth in your area or what needs to be improved in your community: Well, for one- Our community needs to have more youth involvement. Perhaps more than the mind boggling"involuntary" volunteer work. I often see outstanding students go unrecognized, something about that needs to change. Lastly, the teens of our community are so creative, that is something that should be shared with others. How could you, as a CYC Commissioner, help to address these issues: I would be more than happy to be involved with or even organize community fundraisers. Perhaps set up something where teenagers could find a volunteer opportunity that actually interests them. If possible it would be great to send out letters of recognition or hold a banquet for academically out- standing students. As an "artist"myself. I understand what it's like to have done somethingo�y u're proud of mid have nobody to share it with. 1, if elected, would do my best to have student artwork publicized within the community. I know they are high hopes, but I strive for the best. Current community and school activities: I cull-cntly volunteer at a Community Church in Antioch (Golden Hills). I spend an hour and a half every other weekend helping out in the childcare department. In school, I was an active staff member of our tine arts magazine. A few of my pieces have been published in the magazine. l plan to be even More involved with the magazine in the years to come. I Low did you hear about CYC? I heard about it through the Contra Costa County website. NOTE: A Commissioner serves a two-year term. He I she is expected to attend an evening meeting once a month. A Commissioner also serves on two subcommittees (estimate one additional meeting plus task assignments per month) during the term. This is about a 6-8 hour total commitment per month. Can you fulfill this commitment if you are selected? �%;ti'es A No Mail completed application to: Countywide Youth Commission 75 Santa Barbara Rd., 2nd Floor Pleasant Hill, CA 94523 Date: i` `l ! I Questions? Call 925.785.5244 CONTRA COSTA COUNTYWIDE YOUTH COMMISSION established 1n 1995. Membership Application (please type or print clearly) Name: L o r C' y BC r ` 0. Date: 7 '� VO Address: P U R O x LA 06 7 Phone: 2 CD' 01 y LI- Cj S y 6 City & zip: —WCLInut-i C ree K 115q6E-mail: Co r KducLe ok-ol - c o School: e-(n t L4 C regi �-, Grade/Age: -7 1: n -fiermec),1cLe Why doou want to be a member of the Countywide Youth Commission? .L ke_ bel n 1r\vo(ved in ryl L4n►-4y . List three issues that are your most important concerns for youth in your area or what needs to be improved in your community: I-T ke rc c-re no + e nom h A.c�ividie {or ��e of"A 2-Too ri-Lr-.!i o n i ,i f ion irec41on, 3- cAc o ee 1 i ke e; roa,�n;or r�,t� rS . How could yyou, as a CYC Commissioner, help to address these issues: �- wou.ldl het Ian rn 1� h ccc�:v;k�e 3-Cremje ren co r C r o a.M ; - Current communityy and school a tivitles: l-I'm a•.n intern for �SSemhl�rner✓11�er LN nne t.Pck-c h . 2- w i ren q e okr t"c Lt n -r+q w;m C t n--% , u n I OL L4 . os,Z.Z n ok a iC M A 0 c4 n ok ha r psichorck. I-low did you hear about CYC? l r\ �he ne vys pc�L pc r NOTE: A Commissioner serves a two-year term. lie/she is expected to attend an evening meeting once a month. A Commissioner also serves on two subcommittees(estimateone additional meeting plus task assignments per mon(h) during the term. "['his is about a 6-8 hour total commitment per month. Can you fulfill this commitment if you are selected'.' .0 Yes ❑ No Mail completed application to: Countywide Youth Commission 75 Santa Barbara Rd., 2nd Floor I I^ Pleasant I lill, CA 94523 Date: 3 1/0 1 Questions? Call 925.785.5244 i 4 v, Cour"COSTA. COUNTYWIDE YOUTH:COMMISSION established In 1995 Membership Application (please type or print clearly) l IJ!J! Name: -, �:� , �, 1��1L , Date: Z- i i �' t`:. ' _7 Address: j ; ,;�. 1L 1 I ( . Phone: ' Cit & Li i' C `-� E-mi l: i;,, , ; i;° v �. Y P J C l .'1 "�(: _ Levi�. School: Grade /Age- / � j { ; c' a Why do you want to be it in mber of the Countywide Youth CommISS1011:' t 176t U /- List three issue~ that are your most important concerns for youth in your area or what needs to be improved i our community: 44 1.,F A' ', f")r j:, W 11 How could ou, as a CYC Commissioner, help t address thes- issues: \ Currentcomn1unity arid school aet vities: 19 1ftTF'� i�a y ld_-Y, "`J I :CSI I '�6,VV i / / v. How did you hear about CYC? l,l�`�{'' l 1,��1/' ) y` 1� .)�l d ; ��'.1 i I 9-. NOTE: A Commissioner serves a two-year term. He / site is expected to attend an evening; meeting once a month. A Commissioner also serves on two subcommittees (estimate one additional meeting plus task assignments per month) during; the term. This is about a 6-8 hour total commitment per month. Can you fulfill this commitment if you are selected? Yes ❑ No Mail completed application to: Countywide Youth Commission 75 Santa Barbara Rd., 2nd Floor Pleasant Hill, CA 94523 Dater ''L Questions? Call 925.785.5244 I Tuesday, July 31, 2001 Application to cyc...Beth Dunn Pago: I Subject: .Application to cyc...Beth Dunn � Date: Tue, 31 Jul 2001 19: 18:01 EDT From: Soccermums@aol.com To: Cbrekke@eartlijink.net Contra Costa Countywide Youth Commission Membership Application Name: Beth Dunn Date: 6/9/01 Address: 270 Coldsprings Court Phone: 925-228-4907 City/zip: martinez/94553 E-mail: soccer2g4u@aol.com School: Alhambra High School Grade/Age: soph/15 class 2004 Why do you want to be member of the county wide youth commission? I really enjoy being involved in everything and this would be a good opportunity to get involved with local government. It is fun to meet new people and work towards a common goal. List three issues that you are most important concerns for youth in your area or what needs to be improved in your community. Teen Drivers, mentors for kids to lower drop out rate, and importance of Education and life long learninga€stay in school. How could you as a CYC commissioners help address these issues? 1. Teen Driver: As I prepare for a drivers licenses I hear daily of people wrecking cars, joy riding, and this year a senior coming to the YearBook signing party is in a coma going 120 miles an hour on Highway 4 and hit a tree. He didn't attend graduation. Arrange high patrol officers or other speakers to talk to high school students. 2. Mentors: We need mentors to help students that need guidance or at risk. Maybe find a retired person that would take high-risk student. Try to lower student drop out. 3.) Education: CYC can organize Job fairsa€I. This fair has professionals to inform students how to become accounts, mechanics, and Computer tech. In addition, more. Not only during there junior or senior years5EI.in Junior high. Current community and school activities? I have been very active in school leadership since sixth grade. Helped the freshman class raise money and was active in float building Earned varsity letters in track and soccer. How did you hear about CYC? News Paper Note: Can you fulfill this commitment if you are selected? Yes Date: 6/09/01 mailbox:/Macintosh%20HD/ System%20Folder/Pref erence s/ COMMA COSTA COUNTYWIOEYOUTH COMMISSION aslwtisned In 1995 Membership Application . (please type or prim clearly) Fume: Chris-P-Waf l" Datc-- 07/f 9f6 f Address.- 1175 Ridgemont PI _ Phone: 925-672-8661 City &c gip: Concord,.94521-4831 E-mail: Crisko2003@aol.com School:. clay"-Valle*H49"Qhoal. C4ade-/Age: 11/16 Why do you want to be a member of the Countywide Youth Commission? t would like to become a member of the CYC because I am interested in getting involved with the political process and l wish to have a say regarding important issues concerning my contemporaries and me. List three issues that are your most important concerns for youth in your area or what needs to be improved in your community: 1. The lack of'youth irivoNement in the poetical process. 2. Not deficiency of youth participation in community service projects. 3. The downhill spiral of standards in our public schools. Mw could-you, as a CYC"Commissioner, help to address these issues: As I learn through the CYC of upstart community service projects and other opportunities for young people to get involved in the community I can make people aware of them through my school and other organizations I am a part of. As I am currently unaware exactly how the CYC works I cannot say at this time how 1 could address the third issue mentioned in the former question. Current community and school activities: Currently I am ASB Vice President at Clayton Valley High as well as Opinion Editor for the school newspaper, "The Taron."f'also play Varsity volreybarfand am an active member of the locar American Red Coss Chapter. How did you hear about CYC? 1 read the advertisement in the Concord Transcript. NoE°A Commissioner serves a two-year term. Me[she is expected-to attend an evening meeting once a month. A Commissioner also serves on two subcomnm tte es(estimate one additional meeting plias task assigrtrnems per rnmth)during the term. This is about a 6-9 hour total commitment per month. Can you-fulfill4his-eom"titnmW if you are selected? X Yep �No Date- --07/19 1 i tions?Call 925.7&5-5244