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TO: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS FROM: Mark DeSaulnier { Contra Costa DATE: September 23, 2003 . County SUBJECT: Reappointment to the Countywide Youth ^' Commission (,• SPECIFIC REQUEST(S)OR RECOMMENDATION(S)&BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION Supervisor Marr DeSaulnier recommends the appointment of the following individuals to the Countywide Youth Commission for two-year terns ending August 3 1, 2005: Joan ` oraas;.ni District IV Adult Volunteer 959 Junction Ct. Concord, CA 94518 Justin Gotfried District IV-A 4895 Morgan Territory Rd Clayton, 94517 Deirdre Ruscitti District IV-B 528 Mount Davidson.Ct Clayton, 94517 Matt Hudlcins District IV-C 15 Eagle Peak Pl. Clayton, 94517 CONTINUED ON ATTACHMENT:_—YES SIGNA'T'URE: RECOMMENDATION OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECONINkfiIATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE APPROVE OTHER - — SIGN ATI TR A tC1 ACTION OF BOARD ON Se'pteRi , 3 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED X OTHER VOTE OF SUPERVISORS I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS IS A TRUE X UNANIMOUS(ABSENT NOMAND CORRECT COPY OF AN ACTION TAKEN AYES:_ _ NOES: AND ENTERED ON THE MINUTES OF THE BOARD ABSENT: _ ABSTAIN: _ OF SUPERVISORS ON THE DATE SHOWN. ATTESTED � �r.."_= JOHN SWEETEN,CLERK OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AND COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR Contact: Lisa Best(925)646-5763 cc: Adam Chow,CYC Staff Clerk of tete Board(Maddy Book) BY ✓ '). v� ,DEPUTY TO: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS � � z - � Contra FROM: Mark DeSaulnier Costa DATE: September 23, 2003 County SUBJECT: rA rd p'r't•, SUBJECT: Reappointment to the Mental Health Commission /'' rj SPECIFIC REQUEST(S)OR RECOMMENDATION(S)&:BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION Supervisor Mark DeSaulnier recommends the reappointment of David Kahler to the At Large Member seat of the Mental Health Commission for a three-year term ending June 30, 2006: David Kahler 1110 St. Francis Dr Concord, CA 94518 CONTINUED ON ATTACHMENT: YES SIGNATURE: RECOMMENDATION OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE APPROVE OTHER SIGNATIiRE(U ACTION OF BOARD ON_ Septwber 23, 2003 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED X OTHER VOTE OF SUPERVISORS I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS IS A TRUE X UNANIMOUS(ABSENT None ) AND CORRECT COPY OF AN ACTION TAKEN AYES: NOES: AND ENTERED ON THE MINUTES OF THE BOARD ABSENT: ABSTAIN: OF SUPERVISORS ON THE DATE SHOWN. ATTESTED September 23, 2003 JOHN SWEETEN,CLERK OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AND COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR Contact: Lisa Best(925)646-5763 1_11 cc: Clerk of the Board(Maddy Book) !ri �I , <`, i r+ Karen Shuler,Health Services BY #�Jv' DEPUTY ; a TO: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS -=° Contra FROM: SUPERVISOR MARK DeSAULNIER Costa y DATE. SEPTEMBER 23, 2003 �r;:4-. ._..- County '4 L�Oi32� SUBJECT: BOARD MEMBER ASSIGNMENTS TO 2003 BOARD COMMITTEES, SPECIAL COUNTY COMMITTEES AND REGIONAL ORGANIZATIONS SPECIFIC REQUESTS)OR RECOMMENDATION(S)&BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION RESOLUTION NO. 2003/525 RECOMMENDATIONS: 1. ACKNOWLEDGE that the Board of Supervisors adopted a policy on Board Member Committee Assignments on March 21, 2000. 2. ACKNOWLEDGE that adoption of a new Master Resolution With a complete roaster of all appointments is required by Board policy whenever terms expire or new appointments are made. 3. APPOINT Millie Greenberg as the Board's representative to the Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG) Regional Planning Committee, and update Attachment II. 4. INDICATE that this RESOLUTION supersedes in its entirety the Resolution No. 2003/503, which was adopted by the Board of Supervisors on August 12, 2003. 5. RESOLVE that Board Members as named are APPOINTED to serve on Board committees, special county committees and regional boards/committees/ commissions as specified on Attachment I for Internal Committees, on Attachment II for Regional Committees, Attachment III for Special Restriction Committees, and Attachment IV for Ad Hoc Committees. BACKGROUND / REASONS FOR RECOMMENDATIONS: Whereas Supervisor Greenberg has served on this committee as a representative of the cities, I nominate her to serve in this capacity on behalf of the Board of Supervisors. CONTINUED ON ATTACHMENT: OYES ❑NO SIGNATURE: . ---_....------------------------------------------------------ RECOMMENDATION OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITT APPROVE OTHER SIGNATURE($): --------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------.-----------_----------------- ACTION OF BOARD ON Se--ter 23. 2003 APPROVE 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 ) AND ENTERED ON THE MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS ON THE DATE AYES: NOES; SHOWN. ABSENT: ABSTAIN: CONTACT: JULIE ENEA (526)335-1077 ATTESTED: SEPTEMBER 23,20033 JOHN SWEETEN,CLERK OF THE BOARD OF CC: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEMBERS SUPERVISORS AND COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR ABAGYVIA GAOMWbaoK � t Bt ° � DEPUTY ATTACHMENT Internal 'Committees: Board Member Term Expire Better Government Task Force Gayle B. Uilkema 12/31/2003 California Identification System Gayle B. Uilkema 1.2/31/2003 Remote Access Network Board (Cal-ID RAN Board) Contra Costa Health Flan Millie Greenberg 12/31/2003 Joint Conference Committee Gayle B. Uilkema 12/31/2003 Central Contra Costa Millie Greenberg 12131/2003 Solid Waste Authority Gayle B. Uilkema 12/31/2003 City-County Relations Committee Mark DeSaulnier 12/31/2003 Millie Greenberg 12/31/2003 John Gioia, Alternate 12/31/2003 Criminal Justice Agency of Contra Costa Mark DeSaulnier 12/31/2003 Federal D. Glover 12/31/2003 Dougherty Valley Oversight Committee Millie Greenberg 12/31/2003 Federal D. Glover 12/31/2003 East Bay Public Safety Corridor Council John Gioia 12131/2003 Gayle B. Uilkema, Alternate 12/31/2003 East Centra Costa County Habitat Millie Greenberg 12/31/2003 Conservation Plan Association, Executive Governing Board East Contra Costa Regional Federal D. Glover 12/31/2003 Fee & Finance Authority Family & Human Services Committee Federal D. Glover, Chair 12/31/2003 John Gioia, Member 12/31/2003 Finance Committee Millie Greenberg, Chair 12/31/2003 Gayle B. Uilkema, Member 12/31/2003 Hazardous Waste Management Millie Greenberg 12/31/2003 Capacity Allocation Committee Robin Bedell-Waite, Alternate 12/31/2003 Internal Operations Committee Gayle B. Ullkema, Chair 12/31/2003 Federal D. Glover, Member 12/31/2003 Library Board, Regional; East Federal D. Glover Unspecified Millie Greenberg, Alternate Unspecified West John Gioia Unspecified Gayle B. Uilkema, Alternate Unspecified Central Mark DeSaulnier Unspecified Gayle B. Uilkema, Alternate Unspecified South Millie Greenberg Unspecified Mark DeSaulnier, Alternate Unspecified Lamorinda Gayle B. Uilkema Unspecified Millie Greenberg, Alternate Unspecified LibraryNeeds Assessment Steering Mark DeSaulnier Unspecified Committee Medical Services Millie Greenberg 12/31/2003 Joint'Conference Committee Federal D. Glover 12/31/2003 RESOLUTION NO. 2003/525 '2003 BOARD COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS SEPTEMBER 23, 2003 ATTACHMENT I (continued.,.) Open Space/Perks & EBRPD Mark DeSaulnier, Chair 12/31/2003 Liaison Committee Gayle B. Uilkema 12/31/2003 Pleasant Hill BART Steering Committee Mark DeSaulnier, Chair 12/31/2003 Millie Greenberg 12/31/2043 Proposition 10 Commission Alternate Member Federal D. Glover 12/31/2003 Shaping Cour Future Mark DeSaulnier 12/31/2003 Millie Greenberg 12/31/2403 State Route 4 Bypass Authority Federal D. Glover 12/31/2003 SWAT Gayle B. Uilkema 12/31/2003 Millie Greenberg, Alternate TRANSPAC Millie Greenberg 12/3112043 Mark DeSaulnier, Alternate 12/31/2003 TRANSPLAN Federal D. Glover 12/3112043 Millie Greenberg, Alternate 12/31/2403 Transportation, Water & John Gioia, Chair 12/31/2003 Infrastructure Committee Millie Greenberg, Member 12/31/2043 Tri-Valley Transportation Council Millie Greenberg 12/31/2003 Urban Counties Caucus Gayle B. Uilkema 12/31/2003 John Gioia, Alternate 12/31/2003 WCCTAC John Gioia 12/3112003 Gayle B. Uilkema, Alternate 12/31/2403 West County Waste Management Authority John Gioia 12/3112003 Gayle B. Uilkema, Alternate 12/31/2003 RESOLUTION NO. 2003/525 ATTACHMENT 11 Regional Committees Board Member Term Expires Association of Bey Area Governments Millie Greenberg Unspecified (ABAG) Regional Planning Committee Bay Area Regional Aviation John Gioia 12/31/2003 FAA Work Group Bay Area Air Quality Management District Mark DeSaulnier 6117/2005 Gayle B. Uilkema 1/7/2004 Bay Area Water Transit Authority Ed Belico 12/31/2003 Community Advisory Committee John Gioia, Alternate 12/31/2003 Central Contra Costa Transit Authority Gayle B. Uilkema 5/112005 Board of Directors Contra Costa Transportation Authority Federal D. Glover 1/31/2005 Jahn Gioia 1/31/2004 Millie Greenberg, Alternate 1/31/2005 Gayle B. Uilkema, Alternate 1/31/2004 East County Transportation Improvement Federal D. Glover 12/31/2003 Authority Millie Greenberg, Alternate 12/31/2003 Local Agency Formation Commission Gayle B. Uilkema 511/2006 Federal D. Glover 5/1/2006 Millie Greenberg, Alternate 5/3/2004 Metropolitan Transportation Mark DeSaulnier 2/1/2007 Commission Regional Airport Planning Committee John Gioia Undesignated RESOLUTION NO. 2003/525 ATTACHMENT III Special Restrictions Board Member Term Expires ABAG 'Executive Board John Gioia 6/30/2004 Mark DeSaulnier 6/30/2004 Federal D. Glover, Alternate 6/30/2004 Gayle B. Uilkema, Alternate 6/30/2004 ABAG General Assembly John Gioia Unspecified Millie Greenberg Unspecified Bay Area Partnership Governing Board John Gioia 12/31/2003 Mark DeSaulnier, Alternate 12/31/2003 Bay Conservation & John Gioia 12/31/2004 Development Commission Gayle B. Uilkema, Alternate 12/31/2004 Capital Facilities Planning Committee Mark DeSaulnier, Chair 12/3112003 (Chair& Vice Chair) Federal D. Glover, Member 12/31/2003 CSAC Board of Directors Gayle B. Uilkema 10/31/2003 John Gioia, Alternate 10/31/2003 Delta Diablo Sanitation District Federal D. Glover 12/31/2003 Governing Board Delta Protection Commission Federal D. Glover 1/1/2004 Mark DeSaulnier, Alternate 1/1/2004 Law Library Board of Trustees Craig Anderson 12/31/2003 (in lieu of Chair of Board of Supervisors) Mental Health Commission Millie Greenberg 12/31/2003 Mark DeSaulnier, Alternate 12/31/2003 Proposition 10 Commission* Mark DeSaulnier 12/31/2003 North Coast Shoreline J.P.A. John Gioia 12/31/2003 (Districts I & 11) Gayle B. Uilkema 12/31/2003 San Joaquin Valley Rail Committee Millie Greenberg 12/31/2003 Joel Keller, Alternate 12/31/2003 i4The Chair of the Board is appointed by Ordinance, and appoints the Alternate(Attachment I). RESOLUTION NO. 2003/525 ATTACHMENT IV Ad Hoc Committees Board Member Term Expires Aftersdhool4A11 Ad Hoc Committee Jahn Gioia Unspecified Marr DeSaulnier Unspecified Airport Ad Hoc Subcommittee Mark DeSaulnier Unspecified Millie Greenberg Environmental Justice Ad Hoc Committee Federal D. Glover Unspecified Jahn Gioia Unspecified Open Space Ad Hoc Committee John Gioia Unspecified Mark DeSaulnier Unspecified Smart Growth Ad Hoc Committee Mark DeSaulnier Unspecified John Gioia Unspecified Urban Limit Line Ad Hoc Committee Federal D. Glover Unspecified Mark DeSaulnier Unspecified RESOLUTION NO. 2003/525 ORS 4 TO: BOARD OF SUPE.RVIS `� . Contra FROM: INTERNAL OPERATIONS COMMITTEE Costa GATE: SEPTEMBER 15, 2003 (��,,,�n ty iG�r SUBJECT: APPOINTMENTS TO THE COUNTYWIDE YOUTH COMMISSION (CVC) SPECIFIC REQUEST($)OR RECOMMENDATION(S)&BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION RECOMMENDATION: 1. APPOINT the following individuals to seats on the Countywide Youth Commission, each for two-year terms ending August 31, 2004: Appointee: Address: Seat• Peter Chau 232 Park Lane At Large#2 El Sobrante, CA Crita Whitney 270 Lake Drive At Large#3 Kensington, CA Rebecca Schwartz 1242 Quandt Road At Large#4 Lafayette, CA Justin Suarez 1720 Toyon Road At Large#6 Lafayette, CA Jessica Arndt 1428 Los Vecinos At Large#7 Walnut Creek, CA Andrew Lai 400 Edinburgh Circle At Large#8 Danville, CA Angela Schlegel 3765 Boxwood Court At Large#9 Concord, CA Ada Edwards 43 Bishop Read At Large#10 Crockett, CA Michael Wang 63 Grado Court At Large Alternate Danville, CA CONTINUED ON ATTACHMENT: YES SIGNATURE:' —RMENDATION OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR ,�'EECOMMEN[ TI N OF 89,ARD COMMITTEE s,-APPROVE OTHER41 +t SIGNATURE(S): 'e,? v,�& AYLE B,,uitkEMA, Chair FEDERAL D. GLOVER _—--------------w-__-_----------_--------------------_______________________________- ---__-___-_-__--_______-_-___--___-- ACTION OF BOARD ON gMtember 23. 2,0103 APPROVE AS RECOMMENDED ,, EITHER VOTE OF SUPERVISORS I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS IS A TRUE AND CORRECT COPY OF AN ACTION TAKEN UNANIMOUS(ABSENT ) AND ENTERED ON THE MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS ON THE DATE AYES: NOES: SHOWN. ABSENT: ABSTAIN: - - ATTESTED: SEPTEMBER 23,2003 CONTACT: JULIE ENEA (925)335-1077 JOHN SWEETEN,CLERK OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AND COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR CC: INTERNAL OPERATIONS COMMITTEE STAFF ADAM CHOW,CYC STAFF 75 Santa Barbara Rd.,a Fiear Pleasant Hill,CA 94523 CLERK OF THE BOARD(MADDY BOOK) t, B TY ar Countywide Youth Commission Appointments September 15, 2003 Page 2 BACKGROUND: The Countywide Youth Commission (CYC) was established in 1994/95 as an advisory group to the Board of Supervisors on youth-related issues. It comprises 25 youths between the ages of 12 and 18 who reside or attend school in Contra Costa County. The IOC reviews nominations for up to ten At Large seats. The ILC reviewed and approved the preceding nominations for the CYC 2043/2004 roster at its September 15, 2043 meeting and recommends appointment. IOC Packet 9/15/03 9:20 a.m. Item (b) 2003 INTERNAL_ OPERATIONS COMMITTEE NOMINATIONS FOR APPOINTMENT TO THE COUNTYWIDE YOUTH COMMISSION (CYC) The Countywide Youth Commission (CYC)was established in 199495 as an advisory group to the Board of Supervisors on youth-related issues. It comprises 25 youths between the ages of 12 and 13 who reside or attend school in Contra Costa County. The IOC reviews nominations for up to ten At Larne seats. September 15, 2003 Attached for consideration of the Committee are the CYC"s nominations for 2003/2004 appointments, as transmitted by the CYC staff person, Adam Chow. The nominations resulted from an open recruitment and commission deliberation. Copies of the applications are attached for the IOC's information. »J. 36 Countywide Youth Commission Menivu TO. Internal Operations Committee From: Adam Chow, Countywide Youth Commission Program Coordinator CC; Date; September 10,2003 Ree Countywide Youth Commission At-Large Appointments for 2003-05 The Countywide Youth Commission (CYC) Appointments Committee has made its recommendations to fill vacant At-large Seats. The Appointments Committee solicited applications from the public for an estimated 4 to 10 At-Large Seats. Applications were due by May 31, 2003. The Appointments Committee received approximately 25 applications. Each applicant was contacted via US Postal Mail to attend an interview with the Appointments Committee. These interviews were held on July 7I`and July 22"x. After each applicant was interviewed, the committee then discussed and ranked their recommendations for At-Large Positions. Applicants are recommended based on 1) community involvement; 2) awareness of the needs in their community; 3) passion, dedication„ and commitment to youth issues; 4) personality/ability to connect with others; and 5)ability to enhance the CYC. While there are currently 8 vacant seats, we expect that there will be more vacancies because commissioners may resign from At-Large Seats to fill vacant District Seats. We will fill these seats with the top ranking applicants as the vacancies come available. Questions can be directed to me via phone at 925-640-4228. The CYC recommends the following applications to fill current vacant At-Large Seats: At-Large 2-Peter Chau(232 Parte Lane,El Sobrante) At-Large 3-Christa Whitney(270 Lake Drive, Kensington) At-Large 4-Rebecca Schwartz(1242 Quandt Road, Lafayette) At-Large 6—Justin Suarez(9720 Toyon Road, Lafayette) At-Large 7-Jessica Arndt(1428 Los Vecinos,Walnut Creek) At-Large 8-Andrew Lai(400 Edinburgh Circle, Danville) At-Large 9-Angela Schlegel(3765 Boxwood Court, Concord) At-Large 90—Ada Edwards(43 Bishop Road, Crockett) At-Large Afternate—Michael Wang(63 Grado Court,Danville) t ctuniYrl x» sattrar�t�a� . Web site: www.youd=mmWsion.net Email- ccyouthvokeohotrmaiil.com Membership Application (please type or print clearly) Name: AN e� c"p,4A-) Date: 111A fJ�L' Address: 3` d 2 � e_�" (l z L a_k/ 19z, Phone: -.7-&- Z S`. ``L City 8t Zip: A IJ Z&6�61q ,7 E-mail: a k4Aq h ",ped r School: M0A11'Z VV,7. &" Grade/Age: 1407-111 /� Please use the back of this form or another page to completely answer all of the questions below.Include your name on the second page and be sure to answer each question thoroughly. 1. Why do you want to be a member of the Countywide Youth Commission? 2. List the 3 most important issues for youth in your area and how you found out about them 3. How could you, as a CYC Commissioner, help to address these issues? 4. What are your current comEunity and school activities? 5. What special skills and talents would you bring to the work of the Commission? NOTE:A Commissioner serves a two-year term.He/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 mouth) during the term. A Commissioner must have transportation to the meetings. This is about a 6-8 hour total commitment per month. Can you'fuzlfill this commitment ifyou are selected? Yes J No To give the Commission a better understanding of you,please include a letter of recommendation from a person outside your family. Your completed application&references must be postmarked or received by May 31, 2003: Mail: Countywide Youth Commission Fax: (925) 646-6708 75 Santa Barbara Road, 2'd Floor Email: ecyouthvoice@,hotmail.com Pleasant Hill, CA 94523 Date: 112% Questions? Call 925.640.4228 The applicant interview process will be held toward the beginning of July. What weekdays after bpm between July I' and July l 1'� are you available for an interview? Firstly and most importantly, I want to once again express my sincere interest and desire to be part of this commission. I am certainly excited and looking forward to the interview process. Unfortunately, I had just accepted the invitation.from Harvard to unroll in the,Harvard Summer Program for the duration between June 21'and.August 15'b; I would not be available between.July 1"and July 1 Vh for the scheduled interviews. However, I would greatly appreciate the opportunity for an interview any Andrew Chan 3307 Deer Hallow Drive Danville, CA 94506 Countywide Youth Commission Application Supplement I. Question: Why do you want to be a member of the Countywide Youth Commission? There are a number of reasons why I wish to be a part of the Countywide Youth Commission. The first of which is that since I have entered high school, I have had a huge burden for the issues regarding my peers today such as drugs, peer pressure, and alcohol, and I believe that being a part of the commission will allow me to make a difference in the county. One of the biggest problems with youth today is the fact that often Town and County Councils do not have a first hand view into what youth actually face in order to create programs and do things that will help them. I believe that by expressing my opinion, I am helping and representing my peers and making a step towards making a better world for all youth. Secondly, I would like to be part of a commission that will allow me to change the world that my peers and I live in. Throughout my youth, I have had a constant urge to change things and to make a difference, and I believe that with a seat on the commission, I will be able to quench this thirst and desire that I have for changing the world for the better and make a difference. 2. Question: hist the 3 most important issues for youth in your area and how you found out about them. I. Drugs and Alcohol — In my particular area and school in particular, drugs and alcohol are big problems not necessarily at school but out of school as children have the money and ability to get a hold on controlled substances that can be detrimental to themselves and those around them, especially when they get behind a wheel. Even though I have never had first hand experience, it is everywhere at school in conversations and discussions in class with other peers. 2. Violence — At my particular high school there is an average of 20 major fights a year at my local high school, which I believe is definitely 20 fights too many. Violence at my school is a huge problem as youth often have a hard time controlling their anger. This is clearly seen everyday in the has or during breaks where shoving matches are commonplace and it is not rare to see a fight once or twice a month. 3. Peer Pressure — Perhaps the hardest to diagnose yet most detrimental of all, peer pressure is almost a root of so many problems that face youth today, especially in my hometown. It is quite easy to see every day, students feeling that they have to dress a certain way or be a certain person in order to fit in. This has caused students to be forced to join a certain group, never being able to just be the person that they are. 3. Question-, How could you, as a CYC Commissioner, help to address these issues? Answer: The first and most important thing that I could do is to let people know about these problem, and during these meetings, I would be able to speak out and tell the council about the problems in my area and get advice from other commissioners regarding the issues in my school since I believe that the problems in my area are not unique to my school only. Secondly, bringing it to the attention of the commission allows the Board of Supervisors to know about the extent of the problem: so that something can be done. Finally, I could be able to propose alternate plans in order to be able to do something about the problems. For example, in regards to a problem with drugs and alcohol, I believe that one of the biggest sources of the problem is not having anything better to do than to meet up and do drugs at a party or gathering. One of the ways to accomplish this would be to plan events for youth to be able to participate in so that they would not have to do drugs or drink alcohol to have fun. In regards to violence, I believe that setting up programs where students are mediators and allowing students at each high school to learn what to do when they see violence would help to assuage the problem. For peer pressure, I believe that sometimes the best way to convince people that they should show their individuality is by showing them what it would be like if they were all truly the same with special programs or speakers that could come in. With a resource like a Countywide Youth Commission, the opportunities are boundless towards the issues and problems that I could help to solve in my high school and in other high schools in the county. 4. Question-. What are your current community and school activities? Answer: SEE ATTACHED RESUME S. Question: What special skills and talents would you bring to the work of the Commission? Answer: I believe that I have the opportunity to contribute a lot to the commission. First, I have had the opportunity to serve on both youth and adult commissions in the Town of Danville, serving the Parks and Recreation Services Commission for the Town of Danville and on the Valley Youth Council. Second, I believe that I offer a unique combination of abilities: of being willing to speak up while knowing a generous sample of the youth population. This way, I can truly be able to be a link between my constituents and the Board of Supervisors and make things work. Thirdly, I am a person that is willing to do whatever it takes to finish a job as I will always follow through with whatever I start. I believe that I cern bring to the table my experience, my ideas, and my never ending and never wavering effort to the council so that I can truly make a difference in today's society. 3307 Deer Hollow Drive•Danville, CA 94506 Phone 925-736-7552 •Fax 925-736-3578 • E-mail akchan2004@yahoo.com Amdrew KenmWel" Chan Background As a sophomore with junior standing, I completed all high school math requirements before enrolling Into Monte Vista High School in Danville, California. €will be graduating from Moate Vista High School in June, 2004 and concurrently from Diablo Valley College with an Associate of Arts degree in May, 2004. Objective Seeking a commission on the Countywide Youth Commission to spread my views and ideas about the issues regarding today's youth. Education Diablo Valley College,Pleasant Hill,CA Associate of Arts Degree,0912001 to 45/2003(planned) • 4.0 GPA Monte Vista Haigh School,Danville,CA High. School Diploma,09/2002 to 06/2004(planned) • 4.0 un-weighted GPA • 4.65 weighted GPA • Successfully completed AP Calculus and AP Computer Science as a frestunan and passed the AP examination with scores of"5" for both classes. • Currently enrolled in AP Statistics,AP Computer AB,AP Chemistry.and Honor English(AP English Language) Awards received • Go-Figure Math Challenge, i'place for IUt'grade division, 2002. • Monte Vista high School,Principal's Honor Rolls, all semesters. • Golden State Examination,Academic Excellence Award,high honor,High School Math, 2001 • Golden Estate Examination,Academic Excellence Award,high honor, Algebra 1, 2000. • President's Education Award,Outstanding Academic Excellence, 2001. • UC Irvine,UCI Academic Talent Search,Academic Merit Award, 1999. • Student of Excellence,MVHS, 2001, 2002. • California State Speech&Debate Championship Competition, Qualified participant. To be held in May. 2003 • Golden Speech Association, Speech&Debate Competition, Over 20 trophies recipient. 2041,2002,2003. • Junior Engineering and Technology Society(JETS), Junior Varsity, 2nd place. 2002. interests and activities Sciences. music, speech&debate, public sen ices. and Bible study. Languages English, Spanish, Cantonese, and Mandarin. Club and Organization • System Administrator of the Monte'nista High School Computer Club, 2002. • Member of CSF and NHS, 2001, 2001 • Webmaster of Monte Vista Speech and Debate team, 2002. • Future president of the MVHS Math Club. • Member of Tri-Valley Chinese Bible Church Youth Discipleship Team, 2002. • Member of National Forensic League, 2002. Extracurricular activities • Taken 8 years of piano lessons and been recommended to participate in the Teacher Certification Piano Examination(8`t'Grade)for the Association of the Board of Royal Music Institute (ABRSM)in May of 2003. • Completed reading the Bible from the beginning to the end three times at age of 12. • Continuously serving as the Youth Leader in the Tri-valley Chinese Bible Church in Pleasanton of California for the last 3 years. • Been serving as the Chairperson of the Sunday Worship for the English Ministry of over 100 attendees. • Been serving as the sound room technician for the Sunday Worship of Tri-Valley Chinese Bible Church. Volunteer and Community activities • Commissioned by the Mavor of Danville as the one of the two Junior Commissioners of the Park and Recreation for the Town of Danville,2002. • participated as Junior Leader of the Youth Council for the City of San Ramon, 2002. • Selected by the Chinese American Political Association(CAPA)of California as a sununer intern for Contra Costa County District Attorney Yancey office. w'-rwa dop AL 1911—AVA✓4.JLJ4✓ .IL 'LrRUd ti"✓L/1. IE BIBLE E CH(6r�A.f CH 1055 Serpentine Larne, Pleasanton, CA 94566 worm TEL: (925) 462-7677 FAX (925): 4627-659 E-SAIL: inf© ,tvcbc.or WEB: http:r'Jwww.tvcbc.org May 16,2003 Dear Sir or Madam: It gives me immense pleasure in recommending Mr. Andrew Chan to be a member of the Contra Costa Countywide Youth Commission. I have known him for a year in my capacity as the youth minister in Tri--Valley Chinese Bible Church. Andrew is a regular member of the church youth group as well as all Sunday morning activities. I have also had the pleasure to engage him in classroom settings and small group discussions. Andrew is a team oriented person and has demonstrated a sense of maturity that is unique among young adults his age. I would like to highlight some of Andrew's involvement in the church. He is part of the Youth Leadership Team where a selected few are put in charge of organizing, serving and planning for the youth group of about eighty teenagers. He has served his peers well as someone who leads by example in humility. Andrew has led and participated in a quarterly service project where the youths perform community service for the church. The level of involvement requires much patience,kindness and unselfishness and Andrew has been superb in this area. Among the many qualities Andrew possesses, one that stands out is his eagerness to learn. May it be in a formal class setting or a casual conversation, Andrew is always ready to learn and absorb. His keen spirit sets him apart from his peers. In my view Ms. Chan has exhibited excellence, humility and perseverance that are very rare for his age. I have no doubt that he will succeed in all his future endeavors this summer and beyond. I recommend him in the strongest terms with full confidence. Sincerely, Wayne Chen- Minister, hen Minister,Tri-Valley Chinese Bible Church 925.462.76 77 x23 925.556.0576 wayne.ehenCusa.net cot)A!'r1r'wtaiRx+'t("10" Web site: www.youthcommission.net Email:ecyOuthvcttceQhotmatilxom Member3hip Application (please type or print clearly) Name: Date. (01 aaC� � - - -- Address: g City`'&Zip: �._, a C E-mail:(U ,�-f'e 1���►. � 1i t"etc:;.rCyD2!S* ,.. •C:.OA/\,, School: 1, '.i % Grade /Age: -N tJ - Ploase use the back of this form or another page to Completely answer 01 of the questions below, Include your Cy name on the second page and he sure to answer each question thoroughly. 1. Why do you want to be a member of the Countywide Youth Commission? 2. List the 3 most important issues for youth in your area and how you found out about them. 3. How could you,as a CYC Commissioner. help to address these issues? 41 4. What are your current community and school activities? 5. What special skills and talents would you bring to the work of the Commission? NOTE.A Commissioner serves a two-year term. He /she is expected to attend an evening wetting once a month. A Commissioner also serves on two subcommittees (estimate one additional mooting plus tssk sssigatnents per mouth) during the term.A Commissioner must have transportation to the meetings.'Chis is about a 8-8 hour total commltrtment per month_ Can you fulfill this commitment if you are selected? ` Yes Cl No To give the Commission a better understanding,of you. pitast include a letter of recommendation from a person out-side your family. Your completed application 'Wreferences must be postmarked or received by May 31. 2003: hriail: Countywide Youth Commission Fax; (925) 646.6708 75 Santa Barbara Load, 2" floor Emall;, ccyouthvoice@hotmail.corn Pleasant ;Hili, CA 94523 Bate: QUIS'TIONSt CALL 925.6#0.4228 ne applioant late Mew process will he held toward the beginning of July. What weekdays atter bpm between July I" and July 11i6 are you available for ars interview? �- 99/00 39Vd 5h38HdWC'H LZOULESZG 88:Ed COOVOE/90 3- 0 �\W r "moi 3 rpt`t 11, i t" in-'�ujeA�c,- op. 0/S0 31bd SA3dHdWr+4 ZZOOLLESM 82=EZ E09Z/0E/S0 2003: Mail. Countywide Youth Commission Fax: (925) 646-6708 75 Santa Barbara Road,2nd Floor Email. ceyouthvoice@hotmail.corn Pleasant Hill, CA 94523 Date:tj l iOG Questions? Call 925.640.4228 The applicant interview process will be held toward the beginning of July. 'hat weekdays after bpm between July l It and July l l to are you available for an interview? `* t May 20, 2003 Letter in Support of Jessica Arndt for seat on the Contra Costa Countywide Youth Commission Dear Members of the Commission: I teach Jessica in my biology class at Maybeck High School. In addition to her being a conscientious A student, she goes above and beyond the call of duty by participating in community services projects outside of school time. Earlier this year she joined other students and me at a Native Plant Restoration Project sponsored by Save The Bay.This for about four hours on a Saturday. She is articulate, organized, and on time. She carries long term projects to completion and usually hands them in before the deadline.These are all important characteristics of a student representative. I strongly support her in her application for this position with the CYC. Respectfully, Kathryn Levenson Science Teacher Maybeck High School Klevenson@aol.com Jessica Arndt Extended_R.estaonse Questions Question I Today's youth shapes tomorrow's future, and it is vital to listen to it. I want to speak out and act against the problems which today's youth face. The issues the youth today faces are a vital part of their community and they need to know that they can make a positive and momentous difference. I wish to help the youth be aware of the impact they have on their community and how significant their opinions are. I feel that,through being a member of the Centra Costa. Countywide Youth Commission , I will be able to fulfill these mutual goals today's youth and I share. Question 2 &3 Most problems today's youth faces are intertwined with each ether because they stern from self discovery. When the youth begins to find out who they are,they develop numerous problems; such as not fitting into school, having low self esteem, and mental disorders. I want to develop three programs which will help today's youth deal with discovering themselves. The most blatant problem of today's youth is not having enough things to do for fun. I want to address this issue by forming age related groups in which the youth meets to just 'hang out' and have good, clean.fun. I want to develop a group which is not determined by gender, race, or religion. The only reason I feel the groups should be determined by age is because people of the same age connect better with each other due to mental development and maturity. I want the youth in these groups to be able to vote on what activities they do, such as snowboarding, going to a play, or playing flag football. I feel that the groups, depending on their maturity, should attempt to organize themselves. Not only will this help them make a difference in their community, but it will also help them develop a healthy sense of independence. Another problem which is common amongst today's youth are problems with which they need support from others. These problems range from divorce,to eating disorders,to relationship issues. Many of today's youth are in therapy, but there are not many opportunities in which the youth can meet with peers to discuss issues. Support groups will give the youth an excellent opportunity to talk about issues,but,most importantly, assure the youth that they are not the only ones with problems. The final problem I feel today's youth has is the issue of sexual identity. There are limited places homosexual teens can go in Contra Costa for support, and there are no places where transgender teens can go in Contra Costa. I feel that the sexual identity of today's youth is the largest problem the youth faces, because most of society does not know how to deal with it. I have a friend who was a sophomore at Accalanes last year. She was also the president of the Cray and Lesbian Alliance. Though she was not homosexual, classmates would throw food at her at lunch and place moldy milk cartons in her locker. Obviously,the issue of sexual identity is bigger than just helping the person who is homosexual. Sexual identity must be dealt with on a much larger scale. Families need to know how to deal with their transgender child and a school needs to accept a homosexual kissing his boyfriend in the halls. I feel that the best way to deal with the issue of homosexuality is by educating and bringing society to accept homosexuality. Question 4 Currently, I am a member of the Volunteer Center of Centra Costa. I also play soccer and am part of Young Life,a nondenominational Christian youth group. At school, I am a member of the AP Bio Club and a photographer for the school yearbook. Question 5 I feel that the most vital skills I would bring to the Contra Costa County Commission are my versatility, friendless, and determination to make a difference. I care about people, and their decisions. I like meeting new people and working with people on a joint effort. I also life making positive differences in the community and would like to develop a strong relationship between the youth of Contra Costa and their community. h Web site: www,youthcommission.net Email: ccyouthvoicetmaii.com Membership Application (please type or print clearly) Name: Vt{r, r Date; ,Z b o3 Address: /' �C-t W± Phone: ?46" City &'Zip: haI4 V t 1 e E-mail; tG zQ t'•J ? School: mrsetlt Grade/Age: / 1 l / , Please use the track of this form or another page to completely answer all of the questions below. Include your name on the second page and be sure to answer each question thoroughly. 1. Why do you want to be a member of the Countywide Youth Commission? 2. List the 3 most important issues for youth in your area and hove you found out about there. 3. How could you, as a CYC Commissioner,help to address these issues? 4. What are your current community and school activities? 5. What special skills and talents would you bring to the work of the Commission? NOTE:A Commissioner serves a two-year term.He/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.A Commissioner must have transportation to the meetings. This is about a 6-'8 hour total commitment per month. Can you fulfill this commitment if you are selected? Yes o No To give the Commission a better understanding of you, please include a letter of recommendation from a person outside your family. Your completed application&references frust be postmarked or received by May 31, 2003: Mail: Countywide Youth Commission Fax: (925) 646-6708 75 Santa Barbara Road, 2nd Floor Email: ceyouthvoiceChotmail.com Pleasant Hill, CA 94523 Date: > t /6- Questions? Call 925.640.4228 The applicant interview process will be held toward the beginning of July. What weekdays after bpm between July I't and July I It" are you available for an interview? Michael E. Wang May 28, 2003 I. Why do you want to be a member of the Countywide Youth Commission? By taking part in the Countywide Youth Commission, we can work together to achieve our goals and make a difference in our world. 2. List the 3 most important issues for youth in your area and how you found out about them. First, school budget cuts are cutting corners on the youth education. Classes are getting larger and lack of faculty is seen everywhere nationwide. Secondly, smoking among teenagers remains an unresolved issue in high schools. Cigarette butts are seen in high school restrooms. Thirdly, racial discrimination is still noticed among youth in our society. 3. .How could you, as a CYC Commissioner, help to address these issues? Our legislators need to be aware of the consequence of the education budget cuts. As a CYC Commissioner, I would go to Sacramento with teachers, educators, and parents to persuade the law-makers to stop the budget cuts. Smoking is harmful to the health of our youth. As a CYC Commissioner, I will work with the society to ban cigarette sales to the youth. We need stricter laws to prevent youth access to cigarette smoking while educating them to be responsible citizens at the same time. Working together, we will unite. 4. What are your current community and school activities? I participate in Boy Scouts and hold the position of senior patrol leader in my troop. I am also a member of the California Scholarship Federation, a volunteer organization. As a member of the Speech and Debate Team, I participate in student Congress and International Extemporaneous speaking, in which we discuss several world and , national issues. S. What special skills and talents would you bring to the work of the Commission? . I have several 'ideas and opinions on how to address issues that affect our community, and I will take action in fulfilling my promises. My experience with public speaking will inform people about any concerns we have. Years of experience in dealing with computers will be of assistance in creating and improving the Countywide Youth Commission website, or designing and making posters and flyers. 9vonte eec and 'Debate 3131 Stone Valley Read Danville, CiAs. 94526 it phone: (925) 552-2865 FAX: (925) 743-1744 David J. Matley Director May 28, 2003 Allison Sass Assistant Coach Mike Caporusso Assistant Coach Austin Glimme To Whom It May Concern, Assistant Coach I am pleased to write a letter of recommendation for Michael Wang for the Contra Costa Youth Commission. I have known Michael for the past two years as a competitor on the Monte Vista Speech and Debate'Team. David Zhao Michael is a very hard working and responsiblie student. It is my President belief that he would make an excellent choice for the youth commission. `tiffany Hsu Vice-President Kristianne Rebottaro Secretary incerely, Nathan Cham , Treasurer M ,AV44� Matt Stone avid J.Matley LD Rep Director Lisa Mueller Lindsay 'Vanik Events Rep Riva Litman Congress Rep Andrew Chan Webmaster 05/06/2003 04: 41 5255322554 SC-!WARTZ PAGE 01 Web site:=M=ft=Mk4M Vmftil:Ccy0UthV9k6( h0tM&U-t*M Membership Application (please type or print clearly) Name: Rebecca,Schwartz Bate: 5-2-03 Address: 1242 Qt=dt.Road Phone- 965-2W9655 City&Zip: Lafsywe, 94549 F ma"s1: School: Acalanes High school tirade 1Age: 1017.6 Please use the back of this form or another page to completely answer all of the questions below. Include your name on the second page and be sure to answer each question thoroughly. 1. Why do you watt to be a member of the Countywide Youth Commission? I would like to be a member of the Countywide Youth Commission because I enjoy working with other youth on projects to help improve the community. I have several creative ideas that I would like to share with other youth in the community in order to better our community. I would like to meet more people my age who would share the same goal that I do. 2. List the 3 most important issues for youth in your area and how you found out about theca. There are numerous issues that youth deal with in my area, and the ones that I think are the most important are boredom, ignorance, and substance abuse. I have found out about these issues first hand because I witness them quite often in my community. 3. How could you,as a CYC Commissioner, help to address these issues? As a.CYC Commissioner, I would help to address these issues by working with anter,youth to plan educational,enriching, and enjoyable events for other teenagers to attend. One way to salve the boredom.issue would be to have more interesting volunteer opportunities that would appeal to youth, such as working to help local animal organizations. I have noticed that some youth are uneducated about issues such as racism. One idea would be to have an enjoyable event for youth that would also incorporate teaching acceptance. Substance abuse is a complex problem that may be linked to boredom. I would need to meet with other youth to address this issue and brainstorm ideas to help solve this epidemic. 4. What are your current community and school activities? Currently, I am a volunteer with the Contra Costa Humane Society and am also a Girl Scout. I am part of a Jewish youth group,too. Recently, I was a winner of a$500 grant from Youth Service America for a youth volunteer project to help low income families spay/neuter their animals. I trained several youth volunteers for an educational event held in Concord and it was great success. We were able to help numerous people spay/neuter their animals because of the event, and we educated many people who were unaware of the pet overpopulation problem. 05/06/2003 64:41 3255321554 SCHWARTZ RAGE e2 5. What special skills and talents would your Bring to the work of the Commission? I would bring enthusiasm,creativity, sensitivity,empathy, insight, and experience to the work of the Commission. I also have good organizational and leadership skills that would be useful qualities for this position. NOTE: A Commissioner serves a tow-year team. He/ 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. A Commissioner must have transportation to the meetings, This is about a 6-8 hour total commitment per month. Can you fulfill this commitment if you are selected? ,,Yes A No To give the Commission a better understanding of you, please include a letter of recommendation from a person outside your family. Your completed application&references must be posft=ked or received by May 31, 2003: Mail: Countywide Youth Commission F".(925)646-6708 75 Santa Barbara Road,2""door Email; ccvottthvoic �, ail sxmt Pleasant Hill, CA 94523 Date: (Questions? Call M.640.4228 The applicant interview process will be held toward the beginnin of July. What weekdays after bpm between July jM„'�J*xztbhm y�xv, ��r&X too + I am available July 1,3,7,8,10 after 6 PM, ............ 05/06/2003 04:41 9259321554 SCHWARTZ PAGE 03 0 N A N 7A 57 RE E7 S V 1 11 L 1 0 0 WALN U7' R 1: E K . CA Lt F0 RN IA 9 A 1 7 t, 1)7.5 5 7 r) 1'A X q 25 4 72.5780 %i; W 'A' h e 1 P n a IV , C., r L M A 1 1. cA d M i rk (4 h f I p n U, April 28, 2003 Countywide Youth Commission 75 Santa Barbara Road Pleasant Hill, Ca 94523 Dear Countywide Youth Commission, I am recommending Rebecca Schwartz for the Countywide Youth Commission. Rebeppa is a recent member of the Volunteer Center of Contra Costa's Youth Action Council and a longtime volunteer for the Contra Costa Humane Society. I recently had the opportunity to provide support to Rebecca after she was awarded $500 to lead a National Youth Service Day Project. VOLUN The goal of Rebecca's project was to educate people in the Monument T E E R L. NI I' I-, it corridor about spaying/neutering their pets. I was quite impressed with Rebecca's organization, leadership and training skills. A goal of the project was to get other teens involved in speaking with the public regarding their pets. Rebecca trained the teens how to answer tough questions and deal with the public. Thanks to Rebecca's lead, many of the teens even spoke Spanish to better communicate with the public. Rebecca worked the full project to include media publicity, food and raffle donations, flyer preparation and follow-up thank you letters and a final grant report. Rebecca worked very hard to ensure the entire grant allocation was used to assist low-income people in spaying/neutering their pets. Rebecca has a lot of skills to offer the Countywide Commission including her organization skills, project skills, her can do attitude, teamwork and a great desire to improve our community. I hope you will strongly consider Rebecca for the Commission! She will be a wonderful asset! Sincerely, Joan Tomasini Community Relations Director 925-472-5773 THE VOLUNTEER, CENTER T r C 0 N I K A C 0 1 A �I caum-V44 Y� sts tr►t►lt5;►{+DN Web site: www.youthcommisslon.net Email: ccyouthvoice0hc mail.com Membership Application (please type or print clearly) Name: '3'Gt v�1t�. C.4 y``- Date: 4—v-W03 Address: tqt i !ayq�,Li C V#A lEt-,4FF Phone: (q Z,S') City& Zip: f t 'r 6 r e k et q C11 6 E-mail: t�.i V-&A o l T,721 6D q k"0.Lor"', School: W 0r0*-,A X'e Vii+i�, 5Lkocj Grade/Age: q - / l Please use the track of this form or another page to completely answer all of the questions below. include your name on the second page and be sure to answer each question thoroughly. L Why do you want to be a mcmber of the Countywide Youth Commission? 2. List the 3 most important issues for youth in your area and how you found out about them. 3. How could you, as a CYC Commissioner,help to address these issues? 4. What are your current community:,md school activities? 5. What special skills and talents would you bring to the work of the Commission? NOTE:A Commissioner serves a two-year term.He/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. A Commissioner must have transportation to the meetings. This is about a 6-8 hour total commitment per month. Can you fulfill this comanitment if you are selected? 3(Yes d No To give the Commission it better understanding of you, please include a letter of recommendation from a person outside your family. Your completed application & references must be postmarked or received by May 31, 2003: Mail: Countywide Youth Commission Fax: (925) 646-6708 75 Santa Barbara Road, 2"`'Floor Email: ccyouthvoiceQu,hotmail.com Pleasant Hill, CA 94523 Date: A Questions? Cali 925.640.4228 The applicant tervlew process will be held toward the beginning of July. What weekdays after bpm between July I.St and July I I th are you available for an interview? Ili, my name is "Tania Chen and I am a 9th grader at Northgate High School, soon to be a 1 Qth grader next fall. I am interested in Contra Costa Countywide Youth Commission and the youth newsletter you publish, 7hc Bridge. Below are some information about me and wily I'm interested in becoming a CYC; Commissioner. 1. f want to be a member of the Countywide Youth Commission because I have a lot of creative ideas I thins. I can put to use by representing voices of Contra Costa County youths. I believe my views of the Contra Costa County stand parallel to teenagers all. over the Bay Area, I can take advantage of my concerns and possibly expand.hopes and open doors to dreams around my city. Allowing me to represent my airy well give me a chance to use nay journalism skills to promote youth rights. 2. One of the most important issues to me is teen safety(drugs, drinking, rape, sex etc.) It scerns like every other day I hear another person is "high" or"knocked up." There is always that twinge of pity and then a guilty conscience that floats in my head. It could never hgppen tv inc. But it.can. And.I realized that through a series of high school oriented programs. For example, the 15 minutes program visited Northgatc High School not very long ago. Although the program was mainly for juniors and seniors,there was always a special assembly put for the all classes. As t was listening to guest speakers, i realized that every teen is in danger some how. Another important issue is education. Pregnant teens drop out of high school, and failing students take a GED (General Education Development)test and get out as fast as they can, it seems like no one is trying to get a high school education. And that bothers me. We are the future, what's going to happen if all we see are drug,-users and young mothers trying to get a decent job while fending for their baby's lives. 'These itrtages carne; to me 3 months ago, on a TV show on channel 3. The NBC news had a special program on Education Today. It bothered me that only a few teens had enough hopes and inspiration to continue a college education. Education is important to nie,and I try to make up for.it by working hard in school. An issue that always bothered even as a.kindergartner is discrimination (race, disabilities, stereotypes etc;.). As an American horn Chinese, there are always those few stereotypes that everyone my race can relate to. And now, as a freshman, I'm learning more. English teachers are focusing on books such as JJJa k ► '(by Richard Wright) and TSS _&IvZ-king1 (by Harper-Lee). Both books brim out racism in the past and analyze the importance of the future and the past. As I am reading further into racism., l conclude that although there is a distinction between the way we treat people before and the way we treat people now, people still have the scars left over. And I have a new understanding that although racism as we used to see it is not there, there is a new.kind. stereotypes. What do you cal I a Mexican with a job? A janitor. These cynical comments and the world's newfound"high," has caused people around the Bay Area to see everyone in a different outlook. :Even I sometimes have to alter my opinions to fit people's satisfactions. I hope I can emphasize the importance of equality in a youth society, Whether it be drugs, education,or discrimination. It seems Pike nothing is permanent and everything changes, exert change. 3. As a CYC Commissioner, I can help to address these issues through The Bridge. 1 take part in Northgate's school newspaper, 1 he Seminel,and also love to write for different programs. I' love to volunteer and am currently a member of Northgate's CSF(Califlornia Scholastic.federation), We etc volunteer work every month for small organizations, Last month, CSF tote part in Adopt-,a-Beach, where we cleaned up local beaches of trash and debris. I'm also a student supervisor at Kaiser Volunteer Program, Walnut Creek., where I offer my services to patients and employees. My sister, `I`abitha Chen, is the president of Walnut Creek Youth Council and could offer further help in addressing these issues. 4. My current community and school activities comist ofOYO (Oakland Youth Orchestra), CSF (California Scholastic Federation), ,Asian Club (9th grade representative),Kaiser Volunteer Program, Walnut Creek (student supervisor), and Ar', Sentinel(Northgate's school newspaper staff writer), 5. I ani a persuasive wriw-r and take a big interest in the field journalism. l hope my journalism skills can influence teens that read The Bridge. I am a determined speaker and would be honored to address issues to county-wide youths. I .feel nay communication area is where I'm strongest. My ideas are always new and fresh. There is always a more creative way than having a car wash to raise money for a county-wide activity! .l love working with teens and getting to know people through programs and events, One of the main treasons 1 am applying for the Contra Costa Countywide Youth Commission is because I love to volunteer, I give charity to those all around me everyday and wish that my talents can impact even those in the Contra Costa,County. I'm cooperative and extremely outgoing. I'm always on top ofthinl;s and keep tip with current events. My resourcefulness and responsibility can definitely be put to use in the Commission. I .hope this is a substantial introduction of me, My recommendation letter has been sent to you by The Sentinel's faculty advisor and English teacher,John T. Miller, I hope he can further introduce to you my interest in the Centra Costa Countywide Youth Commission, If you have not received it, please contact me by my home phone: (925) 933-1799; my e-mail address: chinado117788 a@yahoo.com; or my home address; 1919 Ygnacio 'Valley.Rei. #8, Walnut Creek Ca 94598. tet : May 28, 2003 Dear Sir or Madam.: I am writing this letter of recommendation for Tani.. Chen, a freshman at :Northto High School who is applying for a pposition with the gun *de Youth Commission. I have had q`ania in both Creative Acting and Journalism I this year (both are one semester courses). In Creative Writing, Tania produced excellent quality work, earning the third hi hest grade in the class. She exhibited personal responsibly by turning in all her work early when she was requited to oto Hong hong with her family during school time before the%inter Break. Now, in Journalism I, Tania has distinguished herself again, earning the highest grade in the class and being na ed co-editor of the newspaper that the class is producing. Tania is putting mi many hours of her own to learn Pagemaker and put the paper together. She has shown tremendous leadership abilities in organizing the class and the paper, and as a result will be admitted to the Advanced Journalism class next year. I have known many former members of the CYC who have come fromr. Northgate, and I have no doubts that Tania will be an excellent member of this important commission. I heartily recommend her. Sincerely, John T. Miller, Teacher Northgate High School 425 Castle Rock Road Walnut Creek, CA 94598 (925) 938-0900 N. Web site: www.youtheommission.net Email: ceyouthvoice@hotmail.com Membership Application (Tease type or print clearly) Name: �uWw►i Date: T Address: + M A.do W Phone: s) Z5 f3�$ City & Zip: p,r r ►, C.AE *XA151#3 E-mail: eter►%t,�t ae wkft"I`�° School: SL. wvt Grade/Age: 1 1 Please use the back of this form or another page to completely answer all of the questions below. Include your name on the second page and be sure to answer each question thoroughly. 1. Why do you want to be a member of the Countywide Youth. Commission? 2. List the 3 most important issues for youth in your area and how you found out about them.. 3. How could you, as a CYC Commissioner, help to address these issues? 4. What are your current community and school activities? 5. What special skills and talents would you bring to the work of the Commission? 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 terra. A Commissioner must have transportation to the meetings. This is about a 6-8 hour total commitment per month. Can you fulfill this commitment if you are selected? &'Yes Cl No To give the Commission a better understanding of you, please include a letter of recommendation from a person outside your family. Your completed application &references must be postmarked or received by May 31, 2003: Mail: Countywide Youth Commission Fax: (925) 646-6708 75 Santa Barbara Road, 2nd Floor Email: ceyouthvoice@hotmail.com Pleasant Hill, CA 94523 .Date: Questions? Call 925.640.4228 The applicant interview process will be held toward the beginning of July. What weekdays after bpm between July l${ and July 1 l zn are you available for an interview? hwy DA' i i i , i t s y 5 w i i 7137-8 Dublin Blvd. rique Tel. 9,CA 84566 NetTe! 825828-4860 Fax 825-828-2865 Neiworking your Business May 31,2003 Countywide Youth Commission 75 Santa Barbara Ind, 2nd Floor Pleasant gill. CA 94523 To Whom It May Concern: This is a letter of reference for Jessica Carvalheira. She has worked for Netrique, Inc. since December 01, 20072 in a part-time administration capacity. Jessica's general office duties include communication with clients and vendors as part of customer service,filing,general data entry for accounting,and inventory tracking. Jessica is a very bright and enthusiastic young woman who is a joy to work with. She is self-motivated and is always ready to take on more tasks. Jessica informed me of her desire to apply for Contra Costa's CYC and I feel she is a very good candidate and will make a very good CYC Commissioner. If you have any questions,please fee[free to contact me. Siacerely, Mary De palma Office Manager Netrique, Inc. ............. .......... ............. CONTRA COSTA COUNTY ADVISORY BOARDS, COMMISSIONS 09 COMMITTEES APPLICATION FORM Name of advisory board applying for: Court 'de Youth Commission Application Form must be typed or hand printed. Name of Applicant- Stephen Ryan Fowler("Ryan*) Date: 19-Jul-02 Home Address: 3351 Freeman Rd. Home Phone,. 925-256-7699 City,State,Zip: Walnut Creek, Ca, 94595 Work Phone. Business Address: FAX: City,State, 23p* Email: Torch40ftao1.corn Signature Personal Experience,Skills and Interests Education/Background: Acalanes High School(Class of 2004) Stanley Middle School(Class of 2000) Burton Valley Elementary(Class of 1997) Occupation(for pay work,not for pay work,retiree,student or similar): Student,Acalanes High School(entering Junior Year) Maintenance and Janitorial Services, Durante Building,Walnut Creek(2 years) Little League Baseball Umpire and Soccer Referee(fours years) Field Maintenance and Preparation-Lafayette Little League(two years) Community Activities- Youth sports, Lamorinda Soccer Club,8 years. Assisted in training younger kids in summer soccer camps and assistant basketball coach. Event setup for Lafayette Arts and Science Foundation Played four years at the concert at the Lafayette Res.,and two yaws at Stanley Jazz Caft, Contra Costa Food Bank Volunteer. Special Interests: Music-Saxophone player,Acalanes Symphonic Band;Sports-Soccer, hiking,fishing, backpacking,Of,hockey,travel(South Africa, Swaziland,Sweden, Norway, Denmark, and England). Information: I File completed application with Clerk of the Board,651 Pins Street,Room 106,Martinez,CA 94653 or FAX to(926)336-1913. 2 Members of some advisory bodies may be required to file annual Conflict of Interest Statements. 3 Meetings of,advfsory bodies may be held In Martinez or in areas not accessible by public transportation., 4 Meetings may be held either In the evenings or during the day,usually once or twice a month. 5 Some boards assign members to subcommittees or work groups requiring additional time. Appointee Application 08117101 cc: Super-visor II, III, IV Carole Brekke, cvc ................ ....... c` twX Caaz+n CoUtT YWIDE G1tt"t`#1 COMMISSEON sst4W*ft*a 1n MIPS Web situ www.youthcommission.net Email: ccyouthvoice@hotmail.com Membership Application (Please type or print clearly) Name: �Cbf'k_ak 144M Date: 9f/ U. Address: Sh r G he " Phone: City & Zip: V)a1k1LA t" Lipp 4 Kz 24 5q to E-mail: K i w i 1't�'ss c a hd© ca School: Vhj12W±VhfC C ' '"k,� 1 °Ct iat Grade/Age: jt I t Please use the back of this form or another page to completely answer all of the questions below. Include your name on the second page and be sure to answer each question thoroughly. 1. Why do you want to be a member of the Countywide Youth Commission? 2. List the 3 most important issues for youth in your area and how you found out about theta. 3. How could you, as a CYC Commissioner, help to address these issues? 4. What are your current community and school activities? 5. What special skills and talents would you bring to the work of the Commission? NOTE:A Commissioner serves a two-year term.He/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. A Commissioner must have transportation to the meetings. This is about a 6-8 hour total commitment per month. Can you fulfill this commitment if you are selected? Xyes o No To give the Commission a better understanding of you, please include a letter of recommendation from a person outside your family. Your completed application.& references must be postmarked or received by May 31, 2003: Mail: Countywide Youth Commission Fax: (925) 646-6708 75 Santa Barbara Road, 2"a Floor Email: ccyouthvoice@hotmail.com Pleasant Hill, CA 94523 Date: ' 1 Questions? Call 925.640.4228 The applicant interview process will be held toward the beginning of July. What weekdays after bpm between July 1st and July i l rh are you available for an interview? � - rdU ............. .................. Name: Rebekah Kim 1. Why do you want to be a member of the Countywide Youth Commission? I would like to be a member of the Countywide Youth Commission in order to contribute in what the youth has to say about today's world. The opportunity of being able speak out to the public in what the youth wants and to give suggestions and advice to the Board of Supervisors is an experience I would greatly value. I believe that I can. contribute novel ideas that can aid in the growth and unity of our community as well as expressing the opinions of the youth that I represent. A key factor is communication, and participation in the Countywide Youth Commission facilitates the connection between youths and adults. 2. List the 3 most important issues for youth in your area and how you found out about them. There are many issues that affect the youth nationwide but the three most important issues regarding the youth in my area would be education, importance of community, and the environment I am educated everyday but the parameters of learning are limited especially in school. The district is not able to provide the resources that would enable and encourage the students to go up and beyond the norm. By having our budgets cut, the music, art, and physical education departments have been hurt severely. Students have to pay at least twice as much for sports as they would have originally paid before the cut. Also, the other departments have been limited in efficient learning. Teachers often have no choice but to pay out of their own pockets for supplies and are limited to certain materials leading to the omission of certain learning activities. The second issue for youth is the importance of community. Many students only plan out their lives for the year ahead,many only for the next month. When sketching out their lives, students often do not think about the community that they live in and have a rather narrow focus. This is partially due to the unawareness of what goes on around us. I hope to open students' eyes to the outside world because once they realize how society works,they will be able to contribute to it. Learning about politics and different topics that are not expected by the youth to know will help them in the future. The last topic that needs help in is the environment. There are many adult environmentalists out there, but by influencing students to help contribute their time in caring for the environment, the work will pay off in the future. When students trash up our community now, it will affect them later on. 3. How could you, as a CYC Commissioner, help to address these issues? As a CYC Commissioner, I would be able to inform the public what the youth wants and thinks about in my area. With this program,I can express the youth by creating events and encouraging others to be expressive. By setting an example for others, students will be inspired. I would also demonstrate in ways to get the youth active in what affects them. I am able to voice tell what I want strongly without hesitation and in this case, voice what the youth wants. I believe teamwork is essential when it comes to dealing with events and salving problems. 4. What are your current community and school activities? When it comes to current community and school activities I am quite active. I participate in things that I know that I will be dedicated and have a full commitment toward. I am a straight A student and receive 4.0 averages. School activities would be taking.part in the band at my school, doing after school sports such as track and tae kwon do (not at school), and taking part in the spelling bee. 5. What special skills and talents would you bring to the work of the Commission? I believe that I have special skills and talents that will benefit this program. I have leadership, dedication, and management skills. I am respectful, friendly, and able to get along with anyone. When it comes to ideas, I am very open and accept them greatly. I am organized and neat and believe that will aid processes to go faster. Talking is a key point in which I enjoy and I am quick to action. I am talented in areas of English and can write with mature language that will catch the attention of others. I can come up with a manifold amount of ideas when needed and show great creativity when it comes to art. If I were to join the Commission, I know I could somehow help the youth and be dedicated to this program. ................... ............ .............. ...... Walnut Creek Intermediate School 2425 Walnut Blvd., Walnut Creek., CA 94596 (925) 944-6840 fax(925) 933-1922 May 27, 2003 To whom it may concern at the Countywide Youth Commission: One of my strongest students, Becky Kim, has applied to be a youth commissioner and I recommend her whole-heartedly. I have worked with Becky all year in 8h Grade English and cannot say enough positive things about her. Becky is a mature, thoughtful, and creative young lady. She regularly exhibits not only her ability to have fun and relate well to others, but also to focus on serious goals. She rightfully has high self-esteem and is very ambitious. Becky is a creative problem solver and is able to approach an issue from more than one perspective. She contributes to class discussions and participates often in successful work groups. She has strong leadership capabilities that I believe will serve her well. Becky is an exemplary student who is well organized, consistent, and has a positive attitude. I can count on Becky starting each morning with a smile and a friendly word, no matter what the circumstances. She is also very conscientious of and considerate to those around her. I will miss Becky as the school year comes to an end but know shewill continue to finds success as she moves,up and,beyond middle school. I think she would be an excellent"youth voice" on the county commission. Julianna Freed Walnut Creek Intermediate School Commitment to Excellence in Education Julianna Freed Barbara Armstrong,Principal June Krug, Vice Principal 11 —1............................................... s COMMA CAOXIM COUN YWtDE YOli' H cot"M(SWON . satabashtd Web site., vvww.youthcommission.net Email: ccyouthvoiceahotmail.com Membership Application (please type or print clearly) Name: Yll o'cV" Date: 511 -5 ^_ Address: `�5t7.� .� - 2 Phone: City & Zip: ballvo e 114_S7 � E-mail: { S albs I g2 Schooi: VA Grade /Age: Please use the back of this form or another page to completely answer all of the questions below. Include your name on the second page and be sure to answer each question thoroughly. 1. Why do you want to be a member of the Countywide Youth Commission? 2. List the 3 most important issues for youth in your area and how you found out about them. 3. How could you, as a CYC Commissioner, help to address these issues? 4. What are your current community and school activities? 5. What special skills and talents would you bring to the work of the Commission? NOTE:A Commissioner serves a two-year term.He/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.A Commissioner must have transportation to the meetings.This is about a 6-8 hour total commitment per month. Can you fulfill this commitment if you are selected? Yes o No To give the Commission a better understanding of you, please include a letter of recommendation from a person outside your family. Your completed application& references must be postmarked or received by May 31, 2403: Mail: Countywide Youth Commission Fax: (925) 646-6708 75 Santa Barbara Road, 2na Floor Email: ecyouthvoice@hotmail.com Pleasant Hill, CA 94523 Date: Questions? Call 925.640.4.228 The applicant interview process will be held toward the beginning of July. What weekdays after bpm between July I" and July 11 b are you available for an interview? __7- -)e�p acy oniO ................................... ` tk CO. 1 Web site: www.youtheommission.net Email: ceyoutbvoice@hotmaii.com Membership Application (please type or print clearly) ) Name: c_ ! JA Date: '51 o7 > Address: .pad Phone: City & .Zip: i'1� E-mail: 0,6 U School: t r0_yy-t0A�{,, -- Grade/Age: t .� Please use the back of this form or another page to completely answer all of the questions below. Include your name on the second page and be sure to answer each question thoroughly. 1. Whydo you want to be a member of the Countywide Youth Commission? 2. List the 3 most important issues for youth in your area and hour you found out about them. 3. How could you, as a CYC Commissioner, help to address these issues? 4. What are your current community and school activities? 5. What special skills and talents would you bring to the work of the Commission? NOTE: A Commissioner serves a two-year term. He / 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. A Commissioner must have transportation to the meetings. This is about a 6-8 hour total commitment zy-e-s pmonth. Can you fulfill this commitment if you are selected? ❑No To give the Commission a better understanding of you, please include a letter of recommendation from a person outside your family. Your completed application& references must be postmarked or received by May 31, 2003: Mail: Countywide Youth Commission Fax: (925) 646-6708 75 Santa Barbara Road, 2nd Floor Email: ceyouthvoice@hotinail.com Pleasant Hill, CA 94523 Date: Questions? Call 925.640.4228 The a licant interview process will be held toward the beginning of July. What weekdays after 6ptn between July I" and July 11th are you available for an interview? {/ C oar . b ava k � . .......... ................... ..................... ................. COQ >eA �7 AY-1 or' t' CV OLN- L 0 mvr c CO CJ r ck/k� vo-e ace V<kA- T� 0 CL't V� c a-S 5 -Tu 6lors V)OAA Y's To YA- C_�qA vy,6 /,e owg-j ce . vxxrd-ex- COL1q cc) ryye-0,ow coje av� c cro ebr 1 -2 -6-4 -- --- ----_._--. __ m ck w....... Tj -vm A�eK+ (-cw wl-tw-, A.P (21 Ar �. C�...�,_ �,,, cam.,. _ _ _ -- _ __ - <? I __�_ _ _.___.. ____------__ 1820 BONANZA STREET, 5 U ITE 100 WALNUT CREEK, CA LI FORN'' IA 94596 925.472.5760 FAX 925.472.578E www , h e I p n o w . o r g E-M A I L a d m i n@ h e I p n o w . o r g May 21, 2003 Countywide Youth Commission 75 Santa Barbara Road Pleasant.Hili, Ca 94523 Dear Countywide Youth Commission, I am recommending Casey Dychtwald for the Countywide Youth Commission. Casey is a member of the Volunteer Center of Contra Costa's Youth Action Council. Casey joined the Youth Action Council (YAC) last summer. Casey's first volunteer project with YAC was working with 10_ other teens painting picnic tables/benches for the new John Muir Amphitheater in Martinez. She VOLUN had no problem jumping right in and painting the 20 tables. Even though T � R Casey is busy with sports, school and family she always seems to find some c E N T E a time tohelp others in the community! For example, when the Food Rank said they were short on help this coming weekend at KidFest, Casey quickly sent a note saying she would cover a shift and bring a friend to also help. No matter what the volunteer opportunity, r Casey is a pleasure to work with. She has a wonderful caring attitude and makes everyone in a group feel comfortable and helps build the group toward a team. To improve and expand our Youth Action Council, Casey offered to be our Public Relations Officer for the coming year June 2003 to June 2004. Casey will write newspaper articles and contact the local newspapers to publicize the wonderful teens in our community and how easy and fun volunteering and giving back to the community can be. Casey is a wonderful and caring teen! Other teens listen to her and she easily becomes part of a team. I hope you will strongly consider Casey for the Commission! She will be a wonderful asset! Sincerely, y� ?Joan Tomasini ommunity Relations Director 925-472-5773 THE VOLUNTEER C ENTER 0 f CONTRA CO STA CANTRA,COST^ eattebushma 4"199's Web site: www.y,outhcommission.net Email: ccyouthvoice@hotmaii.com Membership Application (please type or print clearly) Name: Date: .8 U Address: I 1L uGQAA Phone: 51 G) City & Zip: `tai Y1 trs I . . __ E-mail: p rtnc, ,ss--mcx'�urr� ha+mcdt tom School: il-1 i d 1 J GCS!1 1-1 t.q h Grade/Age: -,rh/ ca Please use the back of this form or another page to completely answer all of the questions below.Include your name on the second page and be sure to answer each question thoroughly. 1. Why do you want to be a member of the Countywide Youth Commission? 2. List the 3 most important issues for youth in your area and how you found out about them. 3. How could you, as a CYC Commissioner, help to address these issues? 4. What are your current community and school activities? 5. What special skills and talents would you bring to the work of the Commission? NOTE: A Commissioner serves a two-year term. He / 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. A Commissioner must have transportation to the meetings.This is about a 6.8 hour total commitment per month. Can you fulfill this commitment if you are selected? W Yes ❑No To give the Commission a better understanding of you, please include a letter of recommendation from a person outside your family. Your completed application & references must be postmarked or received by May 31, 2003: Mail: Countywide Youth Commission Fax: (925) 646-6708 75 Santa Barbara Road, 2" Floor Email: ceyouthvoice@hotmail.com Pleasant Hill, CA 94523 Date: ,$ C7 Questions? Call 925.640.4228 The applicant interview process will be held toward the beginning of July. What weekdays after bpm between July 1" and July 11' are you available for an interview? 644 +[rE, c�,�.�►`c�ns �. 3�--#�etr cam' t`�t?.�.®�rn�.�c���-��r� GnG�� ���. Maryam Khajavi Countywide Youth Commission Membership Application 1. 1 want to be a member of the Countywide Youth Commission because being active in our community is important to me and I lithe to help out. I really enjoy doing things that help people and benefit everyone. I have ideas and I like my voice to be heard. 2. I think the three most important issues of youth in my area are drugs and alcohol, family and intimate violence, and discrimination. I found out about them by talking to my friends and everyday life. 3. As a CYC commissioner I would address these issues by talking to middle school students, having conferences, and putting information out 4. My current school activities are leadership, yearbook, and ETA(Empowerment Through Action, it is a teens against tobacco and drugs group). I am very active in all those activities and in leadership class I perform extra volunteering and I am in many committees. I also volunteer at Doctors Medical Hospital San Pablo campus every week. 5. The skills that I have is that I am mature, I am a people person, well-organized, resourceful, I get things done, caring, I have a lot of energy, I have confident speaking skills,very good computer skills, creative, and I have many ideas. ............................. BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Contra TO. t FROM: INTERNAL OPERATIONS COMMITTEE a , Costa �A [SATE: SEPTEMBER 15, 2003 County SUBJECT: APPOINTMENT TO THE CONTRA COSTA COMMISSION FOR.WOMEN SPECIFIC REQUEST(S)OR RECOMMENDATION(S)&BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION RECOMMENDATION: APPOINT the following individuals to the Contra Costa Commission for Women: Name Seat Term Expiration Charlotte Standefer, M. D. At Large #8 February 28, 2004 950 Arlington Way Martinez, CA 94553 Back rq ound The Commission for Women was established in February 1989 to identify major economic, educational, and social concerns of women in Contra Costa County, and to reach and inform all women on a variety of issues. The Commission consists of 26 members. The Internal Operations Committee reviews nominations to the 20 At targe seats and their Alternate. Terms for all Commission seats are three years. On September 15, 2003, the IOC reviewed and approved the Commission's nomination, above. ' __ -- ---- CONTINUED ON ATTACHMENT: YES SIGNATURE� -RECOMMENDATION OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR _, COMME,#+fID `TION OF BOARD COMMITTEE s,L*PPROVE OTHER J SIGNATURE(S): s { ' GAY B. uiCKE IA Chair FE RAL D. GLOVER ACTION OF BOARD ON Septeiber 23, 2003 APPROVE AS RECOMMENDED X OTHER VOTE OF SUPERVISORS I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS IS A TRUE X UNANIMOUS(ABSENT Nene AND CORRECT COPY OF AN ACTION TAKEN AND ENTERED ON THE MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS ON THE DATE AYES: NOES: SHOWN. ABSENT: ABSTAIN: ATTESTED: SEPTEMBER 23,2003 CONTACT. JULIE ENEA (925)335-1077 JOHN SWEETEN,CLERK OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AND COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR CC: INTERNAL OPERATIONS COMMITTEE STAFF LINDA DOUGLAS,COMMISSION FOR WOMEN STAFF , CLERK OF THE BOARD(MADDY BOOK) BY x r; i � f �y,{EPUTY IOC Packet 9/15103 9:20 a.m. Item (a) 2003 INTERNAL OPERATIONS COMMITTEE NOMINATION FOR APPOINTMENT TO THE CONTRA COSTA COMMISSION FOR 'V OMEN The Commission for Women was established to identify major economic, educational and social concerns of women in Contra Costa County, and to reach and inform all women on a variety of issues. The Commission consists of 28 members: one member from each Supervisorial District, 20 At large members, and 1 Alternate At Large. The 10 Committee reviews nominations to the 20 At Large seats and their Alternate. Terms for all Commission seats are three years. On Auguste, 2003, the Commission nominated four individuals for appointment, but the IOC approved only three pending further consideration of the request of Argentina Davila-Luevano to be reappointed to the At Large#10 seat. The Commission sent the attached letter to Ms. Davila-Luevano and has received a response, which will be considered by the Commission on Tuesday, September 16, September 15, 2003 The Commission for Women nominate: Nominee Seat Term Expiration Charlotte Standefer, M.D. At Large #8 February 28, 2004 Attached is the Commission's transmittal letter. AUG-06-2003 14:19 HEALTH SERU I CES ADMIN. 925 370 5095 ?.02f03 e Contra, Carta COMMISSION FOR WOMEN 20119en Street$Martinez, CA 9,4553 *92&370-3149 August 4, 2003 Doris Denson Belcher, Argentina Davila-Luevano Chair 4525 Steed Way Antioch, CA 94531 District x Dear Argentina, Africa S.Hands .19O""'II In September 2002, the Commission was asked to attend a mandatory meeting Patricia Johnson to receive a Board Advisory Body Handbook. At that meeting Cour staff and .��ritrt rrt � r5' �' g �' lain+c Durgger-Shaw County legal counsel expresser)the importance of being in compliance with the 13istrict ITS ' Brown Act and the Better Governance Ordinance. They discussed conflicts of Vacant interest, appointment procedures and District pp p guidance on how to be an effective Lanette Clarke Commissioner. During the discussion of reappointment procedures, it was made clear that when a Commissioner's appointment expires, their appointment is not A7-LARGE MEMBERS automatically renewed, The Commissioner must reapply for their At-Large seat Sharon Barone on the Commission. A press release is to be placed in the newspapers noting the Mary Salmon vacancy, and all applicants are to be interviewed by the Membership Deedee Jenson Committee. If a Commissioner is not in compliance with the by-laws at the time Noris Denson-Belcher Joan Conley of their reappointment, it is the Committee's obligation to take this into Kathleen Oswald Consideration, Diana Gates-Waterman Denise Schmidt prior to the expiration of our At-Large Seat on the Commission, in February Mara Billingsley � y g � Tunyalee Martin 2003, you were asked to complete an application if you wished to reapply for Dawn Harris your seat on the Commission, which you did. Carolyn Campbell Terri Lieder Fereshteh Miller In January or February of 2003, you notified Linda Douglas that you would not Phyllis Gordon be able to attend the January or February meeting due to an injury you sustained Elizabeth Williams and that you were not sure when you could rei turn. Linda Douglas,Staff When your term on the Commission expired on February 28, 2003, there_ were 9251370-5149 � several vacancies on the Commission. On March 24 a press release seeking 525/370-509e(fax) applicants was placed in local newspapers throughout the County. By the time the applications were received, there were additional vacancies on the Commission, so in April another press release seeking applicants was placed in rhe Comm Costacammistlonfor the newspapers. Woman's mh'sion Is to 4wprow ehe eronamk nolus, sarlat w4ate, and *--U wya V of ufe of At the Commission's May 16 Strategic Planning Retreat, the membership w mien to Cane Costa County. requirements were discussed at length, and it was the consensus 'of the members present to bring forward to the full Commission the recommendation to adhere to the by-laws relative to Article III, Section 5, and that there would be no provision for excused absences—an absence is just what it is an absence. Sponsored by 2 Ice Conah-a Costa Counhj.Board o„ Supe"isora www.wotnens-ccimmission.com AUG-06-2003 14:20 HEALTH SERU10ES ADMIN. 925 370 5099 P.03/03 Argentina Davila-Luevano Page Two August 4, 2003 The Membership Committee looked at all the applications, and in reviewing your attendance they determined you did not meet the required seven-meetings- a- year requirement in calendar year 2002, and in 2003, you had not attended the January, February or March meetings. On May 27, 2003, the Membership Committee sent you a letter stating they could not support your reappointment to At-Large Seat##10 on the Commission. The Committee's decision was based on your attendance records and the fact that at the County's mandatory meeting in September, 2002, it was pointed out that members being recommended for reappointment should be in good standing and that their attendance records should accompany their reappointment application. Today, at the Internal Operations Committee meeting, Supen-isor Federal Glover said he had received a letter from you asking for his assistance in retaining your At-Large seat on the Commission. After explaining to Supervisor Clover why you were,not selected for reappointment, he asked that we go back and resolve this issue because of your interest to regain your seat. Let me restate that members must attend at least seven meetings a year_ If you are absent for three consecutive meetings, your name automatically carnes up for review by the Membership Committee. The Committee will decide whether to make a recommendation to the Commission for removal, based on noncompliance of the by-laws. Attached is a copy of the by-laws for your information. Based on the above, I would ask that you submit a letter stating your availability to attend the monthly meetings, and what committee you would like to be on (attached is a list of the committees). In addition, to signing; up for one committee, everyone has been asked to assist the Mall of Fame Committee. We look forward to hearing from you as soon as possible. Sincerely, Terri Lieder Chair, Membership Committee Attachments cc. Internal Operations Committee Doris Denson-Belcher, Chair, Contra Costa Commission for Women TOTAL. P.03 WILLIAM B. WALKER, M. D. a HEALTH SERVICES DIRECTOR OFF!CE OF THE DIRECTOR 20 Allen Street CONTRA COSTA Martinez, California 94553-3191 HEALTH SERVICES Ph(925)___W_____ fax(925)370-509& Date: August 14, 2003 To: Internal Operations Committee From: Linda Douglas, Staff Contra Costa Commission for Women Re: Recommendation to Fill At-Large Seat#8 On the Contra Costa Commission for Women On July 15, the Membership Committee recommended the appointment of Dr. Charlotte Standefer to the Commission for Women. The Commission voted unanimously to accept the recommendation. The Commission requests the LO. Committee's approval, and recommendation to the Board, to appoint Dr. Standefer to At-large seat#8 on the Commission. Name Geographic Race/Ethnicity Occupation Area LiveslWorks Charlotte Standefer,MD.- Martinez Caucasian Physician for Contra At Large Seat#8 Costa County o Thank you for your consideration of the above applicant. If you have any c questions or require additional information., I can be reached at 370-5149. 'M �'' ., cg Attachment: Dr. Standefer's application rrt cn rC rn coC ' W �-, cc: Doris Denson-Belcher, Chair, Contra Costa Commission for Women c Terri Lieder, Membership Chair, Contra Costa Commission for Women c f Contra Costa Community Substance Abuse Services - Contra Costa Emergency Medical Services - Contra Costa Environmental Health + Contra Costa Health Plan • Contra Costa Hazardous Materials Programs •Contra Costa Mental Health • Contra Costa Public Health * Contra Costa Regional Medical Center o Contra Costa Health Centers .......................................... .............................................................._ Contra Costs Commission hr Women 20 Allen Strut Martinez,CA 94553 925-370-5149 Fax:925-370-5090 wrww.Womcnscamrssian.com Commis inner ADjDlcation Name: Address• '. 1 ,� d`" t, u.- ✓ r ,. — Nome Phone. , ' lH Work Phone. 4d _ / 7 Fax Number: Email address: Occupation: Present Employment: Education: , y o , ,fit 5, ski. Professional and Fraternal Memberships(including any offices held): 1. How did you hear about the CCCW? 2. What experience, if any,do you have with county commissions? 3- Do you have any experieme/skills in any of the following areas? 0 Law 0 Government Community Services 0 Accounting Health 0 Graphic Arts )Education 0 Fundraising 0 Public Relations 0 Finance 0 Computer Jug Services Other: Please give details as to your area(s)of expertise., ,,.,,4 4. Do you serve on any Hoard ofDi rectors/Tnisstees? If so, which ones? 5. Have you had any board orientation and/or training? 6.Are you involved in any other community organizations or activities?If so,which ones? t'-e �C.r'ce 7. Why do you want to serve on the CCCW? _ �41 .. r rt d+ .� .fie •- J r� �r. r �' W-0 8. Would you be willing to participate in the annual all-day planning retreat? SIGNATCJRE n► DATE: FEEL ME TO ATTACH YOUR RESUME The Commissioners assure that all action of the organization further our mission to improve economic status, social welfare, and overall quality of life for women in Contra Costa County. .................................... . ..................................._....... 9254312663 P.02/02 CUMC UM MAE Cbarlotte B.Standefer,NLD. 954 W.Arlington Way Mwfimcz,CA 94553 925-229.4448 COLLEGE: Nortbdm Arizona University FlagsbA Afizona as in Social science 8/70-S/74 Nm-them Arizona University Flagstaff,Arizona MA in Clinical Psycholou 8/74-S/76 University of California Berkeley,California MPH in Public Health 8/94-5/86 MEDICAL: University of Michigan Medical School Ann Arbor,Michigan 8187-6/92 INTERM HW—. Kaiser Permanente Medical Center Oakland,California Internal Medicine 7/92-6/93 RESUW,NC" -. Saint Mary's Medical Center San Francisco,California Internal Medicine 2/94-5/95 David Grata Medical Center Travis Air Force Bast,California Internal Medicine 7196-7/97 LICENSURE: held-California Controlled Substance Registration Certification EXPERIENCE: Contra Costa County Regional Medical meter Martinez,California 7145-present Pittsb erg Health Center (Family Practice Clinic) 9/97-pmt. TOTAL P.02 JUN-10-2003 12.10 9254312€68 SA: p nl� Contra Costa Commission For Women Appointment Term Resignation _ Representatives Date Expires Date District I Hands, Africa 5/ 6/2003 2/28/2004 5311 Ridgeview Circle, #4 El Sobrante 94803 District II Johnson, Patricia 7/10/2001 2/28/2004 175 Glenwood Hercules 94547 District III Shaw, Elaine Dugger 8/ 5/2003 2/28/2004 828 Camino Amigo Danville 94526 District IV 2/28/2006 District V Clarke, Lanette A 4/23/2002 2/28/2005 5021 Toyon Way Antioch 94509 At-Large 1 Barone, Sharon 6/25/2002 2/28/2005 3174 Naranja Walnut Creek 94598 Contra Costa Commission For Women Page I of 5 9/11/2003 _.. ._ Appointment Tera Resignation _._ Rtpresentatiyes __..__..._ _ _ ._ Date Expires Date At-Large 2 Conley, Joan E 6/26/2001 2/28/2004 1519 Sunny Court Walnut Creek 94595 At-Large 3 Jenson, Diana 6/26/2001 2/28/2004 19 Dudley Court Pleasant Hill 94523 At-Large 4 Denson-Belcher, Doris 6/25/2002 2/28/2005 119 Commodore Drive Richmond94804 At-Large 5 vaunt seat Salmon, Mary E 6/26/2001 2/28/2004 9/5/2003 1331 El Curtola Blvd. Lafayette 94549 At-Large 6 Oswald, Kathleen 8/ 5/2003 2128/2006 2420 Pleasant Hill Road Pleasant Hill 94523 At-Large 7 Martin, Tunyalee 10/15/2002 2/28/20015 1213 Temple Drive Pacheco 95616 Contra Costa Commission For Women Page 2 of 911112003 Appointment Term Resignation Re resentatives Date Expires Date At-Large 8 vacant seat Faria, Jayne 8/14/2001 2/28/2004 7/21/2003 941 Country Run Drive Martinez 94553 At-Large 9 Harris, Dawn M 4/15/2003 2/28/2004 2633 Rim Road San Pablo 94806 At-Large 10 2/28/2006 At-Large 11 Campbell, Carolyn 8/ 5/2003 2/28/2006 2481 Warren Road Walnut Creek 94595 At-Large 12 Tamariz, Maria 8/12/2003 2/28/2006 2137 Castro Street Martinez 94553-3244 At-Large 13 Lieder, Terri 10/15/2002 2/28/2005 P.O. Box 4334 Antioch 94509 Contra Costa Commission For Women Page 3 of 5 911112003 - _ Appointment Terra Resignation Representatives Date Expires hate At-Large 14 English, Victoria 8/12/2003 2128/2005 1630 No. Main Street, Ste. 80 Walnut Creek 94596 At-Large 15 Miller, l=ereshteh 6/25/2002 2/28/2005 133 Macalvey Drive Martinez 94553 At-Large 16 Gates Waterman, Diana 4/15/2003 2/28/2006 1409 Quail View Circle Walnut Creek 94596 At-Large 17 Schmidt, Denise 8/ 5/2003 2/28/2006 P. 0. Box 311 Walnut Creek 94596 At-Large 18 Billingsley, Marla 8/ 5/2003 2/28/2004 1211 Grandview Avenue Martinez 94553 At-Large 19 Gordon, Phyllis 6/25/2002 2/28/2005 59 Edgewater Place Pittsburg 94565 Contra Costa Commission For Women Page 4 of 5 9/1112003 Appointment Term Resignation --Representatives_ Date Expires Date At-Large 20 Williams-Jones, Elizabeth 6/2512002 2/28/2005 3910 Alta Vista Circle Pittsburg 94565 At-Large Alternate Schwartz, Beryl 8/12/2003 2/28/2006 ' 1422 Court Street Martinez 94553 Contra Costa Commission For Women Page 5 of 5 911112003 ............................