Meeting Minutes
May 14, 2007
Attendance:
Judy Armstrong, Esther Barmak, Jennifer Tempest Bova, Lisa Daniels, Barbara Daudelin, Scott Davis, Jim Gagne, Pat Garrity, David Hare, JoAnn Jakubowski, Bruce Johnson, Adam Krieger, Susie Kuruvilla, Theresa Loerch, Beverly Mull, Liz Nelson, Del Parra, Mary Penich, Margaret Resnick, Ray Rose, Kathy Ryg, Sharon Sanders-Funnye
I. Meeting called to order at 8:45 a.m.
II. Officer Reports
A. Co-Presidents – Kathy Ryg thanked the coalition for their efforts in the success of the 2007 Youth Summit. Kathy reported that she recently had a telephone conference call with members of the Northern Illinois Collaboration (NIC). They are interested in finding ways to improve their involvement with programs impacting teens in Northern Illinois. The coalition discussed the various ways NIC could participate and a subcommittee was formed to put together ideas to share. There was also discussion about applying for grant money to support a LCASC part-time administrator position. The subcommittee will also put together a job description for this position.
B. Co-Vice Presidents – Mary Penich reported that she had made copies of an announcement from the William T. Grant Foundation regarding the release of a paper on improving After-School Program Quality. Mary made the suggestion of having a copy of this announcement in the Annual Meeting packet and then making several copies of the two reports available at the meeting: The Impact of After-School Programs that Promote Personal and Social Skills and Measuring Youth Program Quality: A Guide to Assessment Tools.
C. Secretary – no report
D. Treasurer – Bruce Johnson reported on behalf of Lisa Sheppard that there was $5237 in the account minus any outstanding expenses. He asked that expense receipts be submitted to Lisa as soon as possible.
III. Committee Reports
A. Youth Advisory – Pat Garrity reported that the Youth Advisory committee met to review the evaluations and to make recommendations for the next Youth Summit as well as discuss who will be the next chairperson. Sharon Sanders-Funnye is moving on to a new position within her organization and will be unable to chair the 2008 Youth Summit. There was discussion regarding next steps including sending a follow up thank you letter to the schools before the end of the school year and then reconnecting with the schools in the fall. Pat said that there were many issues to be determined including if they should invite the same team as last year or have a new team. Sharon Sanders-Funnye suggested that the committee start the planning process early. It was also suggested that a representation of these students participate at the LCASC Annual Meeting in the fall. Pat Garrity reported that the committee was still compiling the event evaluations filled out by both the students and adults. A file of the personal, school and community goals will be kept and selections will be used for marketing of future events. The committee’s objective is to keep the ball rolling.
B. Underage Drinking Prevention –Liz Nelson reported that in an effort to facilitate networking and idea sharing, the LCASC’s underage drinking prevention committee is hosting a dinner on Thursday, June 14th at CLC 's Southlake Educational Center. Many local and county task forces/coalitions have developed in the last year or so to help address underage drinking issues in their area. This will be an opportunity to meet members of these groups and learn how communities across Lake County are helping to improve the health and safety of our young children. Contact Liz at enelson@clcillinois.edu for more information.
The committee wrapped up youth focus groups with Stevenson High School, Carmel Catholic High School, Zion-Benton Township High School and Round Lake Senior High School participating. The data is being compiled and a summary report should be ready in the next few weeks.
The committee is also reviewing and comparing the statewide data from the Illinois Youth Survey to the Lake County data. The statewide report was made available on Monday, May 14th. There was discussion about how many schools in Lake County participate and what can be done to increase participation. Liz wasn't sure of the exact number of schools, but shared that about 1,000-1,800 students per grade from 6th, 8th, 10th and 12th participated. Liz commented on how the data collected from the survey can be used as a marker for how successful the county-wide initiatives to address underage drinking are. There was discussion about asking the Lake County After School Coalition, Lake County Chiefs of Police Association and the Lake County Regional Office of Education to send letters to principals and superintendents encouraging them to participate in the free survey.
C. Strategic Planning – no report
D. Ad/Hoc – 3rd Annual LCASC meeting – Bruce Johnson reported the date is
locked in with the Crowne Plaza Hotel - North Shore in Mundelein for Thursday, October 4th. Last year there were about 200 attendees and this year he anticipates similar attendance. Bruce also added that the coalition needed to think about a keynote speaker. Several suggestions were made, including asking Oprah Winfrey to be our keynote speaker. Kathy Ryg said that she will send the letter.
IV. Announcements
A. Mary Penich reported that Character Matters of Lake County held their 2nd Annual “Excellence in Character” Award ceremony on May 3rd. There were 72 Lake County students named by their schools to receive this award. The awards are given to students who exhibit good character.
B. Del Parra announced that the District 76 Study Circle Action Forum would take place at 6:30 p.m. on May 16th at West Oak Middle School in Mundelein. The committee would present findings of action items.
VI. Meeting adjourned at 10:10 a.m.
Upcoming Meeting Dates:
w June 18th (Monday) at 8:30 a.m., Mundelein Police Department
w July 16th (Monday) at 8:30 a.m., Mundelein Police Department
w August 20th (Monday) at 8:30 a.m., Mundelein Police Department