Youth Comm 01-20-2016 MinsCITY OF FEDERAL WAY
YOUTH COMMISSION
Wednesday January 20, 2016
Party Rooms
5:00 p.m. Federal Way Community Center
MEETING MINUTES
Chair Erynn called the meeting to order at 5:07pm.
Present: Alyssa Odom, Erynn Littlefield, Anastassia Kostin, Judy Kim, Jesse Goldstone, Jillian Ory, Connor Bronson -
Doherty, Robert McFarlane, Alex Kinzner, Sandra Ojeaburu
Absent: Chris Chung (unexcused), Isaiah Bush, Mohammed Ramzan (unexcused), Elizabeth Sandstedt
Staff: David Schmidt — Senior Services Coordinator, David Clemons — Administrative Assistant
PUBLIC COMMENT
None
COMMISSION BUSINESS
November Minutes
Chair Erynn motioned to approve November minutes to unanimous approval by all present commissioners.
Attendance
Schmidt asked the commissioners to make the monthly meetings more of a priority. He also asked the
commissioners to make more of an effort to meet outside of the meetings in their sub - committees.
Donations
Commisioner Alex brought in a bag of food items.
Jingle Bell Brunch
Vice Chair Alyssa reports the event was successful and fun to volunteer at. Commissioners Robert, Jesse,
Anastassia, Jillian, and alt. Connor were also present as volunteers.
Book Fair
Commissioner Anastassia expressed concerns that the event wouldn't necessarily attract a teen demographic
which is who the group would ideally would want. She did state the library located on 1't Avenue South is willing
to host the event should they choose to move forward with it.
Daughter's Night out Event
Schmidt asked for volunteer interest for the upcoming event in February. Chair Erynn, Vice Chair Alyssa, and
commissioners Jillian and Jesse were willing to attend.
Sub - Commitees
Schmidt has received the check from the Menchies take -over. The total raised was $140.00. The commissioners
divided into their sub - committees to discuss and plan fundraising opportunities and possible upcoming events.
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NEW BUSINESS
Commissioner Anastassia is working with Council member Susan Honda and Sharry Edwards from the King County
Public Library System with the hopes of creating an event to raise awareness of the homeless in our community
and their needs.
Chair Erynn recommended meeting off -site at a future meeting.
_NEXT MEETING /AGENDA ITEMS
The next meeting is scheduled for February 17, 2016.
Items for the next meeting are:
Commission Business
Sub - committees
Daughter's Night out
ADJOURNMENT
Chair Erynn ended the meeting at 6:30pm.