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YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL WORKSHOP
MINUTES
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2015 - 3:00 P.M.
1225 MAIN STREET, SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA
Chairman Rafuls called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m.
2. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
3. ROLL CALL
Present -
Ryan Rafuls, Chairman (SRHS)
Eddie Simchick (SRHS)
Katie Toperzer (SRHS)
Marlee Houck (SCJHS)
Taylor Eason (SCJHS)
Anthony Scaramuzzi, Vice Chairman (SRMS) arrived 3:52pm
Ahsent-
Skylar Carstairs (SRMS)
Also Present:
Ashley Penn, Police Officer
Jeanette Williams, Recording Secretary
Officer Penn presented an ice breaker exercise for the members.
4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A. Consider Youth Advisory Council Flyer Promoting the Board
Officer Penn suggested the flyer should concisely reflect who they are, what they are
about, and identify their goal.
Chairman Rafuls said the flyer can invite interested people to speak at their
meetings. Ed Simchick added their goal is to make the City better. Marlee Houck
said they are the voice for the kids.
Officer Penn said the flyer could say the Council is trying to make the City a better
place. She pointed out that the more activities there are for kids, the less likely they
will be involved in criminal activities.
Chairman Rafuls commented the next meeting in February will be their last meeting
together. The Recording Secretary commented they could hold additional meetings
or workshops if needed before February. Chairman Rafuls said more ideas of what
they could work on would be helpful.
Youth Advisory Council Workshop 2 November 25, 2015
Discussion followed on creating a suggestion box asking for ideas. Marlee Houck
suggested holding a Screen on the Green in Riverview Park as they do in Pointe
West, Vero Beach.
B. Discuss Participation in Chamber's Light Up Night
Officer Penn suggested setting up a booth in front of the Chamber of Commerce and
noted the distribution of flyers would count as community service. Officer Penn
remarked longer terms would help the Council achieve their goals.
There was not enough member participation and time to set up a booth for Light Up
Night.
C. Discuss Date and Plans for Youth Festival in Riverview Park
Katie Toperzer suggested pairing up with another festival such as the Fine Arts &
Music Festival. They could set up a teen section with inexpensive art crafts and
music. Ed Simchick suggested an art contest. Katie Toperzer suggested
incorporating a contest with a relay race. Ed Simchick suggested having the top
three artists of the contest make one display for City Hall. Katie Toperzer offered to
contact festival coordinator Lisanne Robinson to see if they could participate in the
festival.
It was discussed that the theme of the contest would be Your Favorite Thing in
Sebastian in any form such as canvass, paper, etc. A suggestion box and flyer
would be displayed to acquire youth suggestions.
The next Youth Advisory Council meetings will be January 6, 2016 and February 10,
2016 at 4:00 p.m. The Fine Arts and Music Festival will be February 13, 2016.
(Editor's Note: The Fine Arts and Music Festival is actually scheduled for January 16
& 17, 2016)
Discussion followed on advertising the contest on the festival's flyer and by a
Facebook page. Taylor Eason offered to design a Facebook page. Marlee Houck
suggested the Facebook page should display their goals and invite ideas for the
City's youth.
Chairman Rafuls summarized, if allowed, the Council will participate in the Fine Arts and
Music Festival; and he will have flyer for the Council to review at the January 6 meeting.
An audience member commented the contest will introduce others to the fun things in
Sebastian and thought it was a great idea. He suggested having the Council act as judges
for the contest.
Dale Simchick commented that past festivals have displayed school artwork on accordion
style boards. Officer Penn acknowledge that was her project but it did not happen at the last
festival.
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Youth Advisory Council Workshop 3 November 25, 2015
Because it might be difficult to get three artists together for one art collaboration, Dale
Simchick suggested displaying the top three contest winners' art on Channel 25 and in City
Hall.
Ed Simchick suggested having one Facebook administrator such as Taylor Eason, who
would bring Facebook posts back to the January 6th meeting for the Council to act on.
Chairman Rafuls added the Facebook page should invite public participation at their
January and February meetings.
5. Being no further business, Chairman Rafuls adjourned the meeting at 3:56 p.m.
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Cl�airman' Ryan Rafuls Date
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