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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Report - August 7, 2002 D-03as CITY OF LODI COUNCIL COMMUNICATION AGENDA TITLE: Update On The Activities And Accomplishments Of The Greater Lodi Area Youth Commission And Presentations To The Outgoing Chairperson And The Retiring Members MEETING DATE: August 7, 2002 PREPARED BY: Community Center Coordinator RECOMMENDED ACTION: Update by the Greater Lodi Area Youth Commission and presentations by the Mayor to the outgoing Chairperson and retiring members. BACKGROUND INFORMATION: Megan Hawley, Sweta Patel, and Ashkon Shaahinfar will make a PowerPoint presentation on the Greater Lodi Area Youth Commission. Mayor Pennino will then present a Certificate of Appreciation to Megan Hawley for her service to the Greater Lodi Area Youth Commission as the commission Chair from 2001-2002. Further, Mayor Pennino will present Certificates of Appreciation to retiring members Megan Hawley, Sweta Patel, Yuba Grant, and Ashkon Shaahinfar for their service to the Greater Lodi Area Youth Commission. FUNDING: None required. tte �Maragliano Community Center Coordinator APPROVED: j C city Manager Greater Lodi Area Youth Commission (A Mission Statement 6.1�, The Purpose of the Lodi Youth Commission is to affect positive growth in young adults through a variety of activities that will generate interest and participation within the greater Lodi area. Program Goals • To assist in developing the future leaders and supporters of the community; • To provide an opportunity for young adults to have fun, safe, and social activities; • To visibly and positively represent the young adults of the greater Lodi area; • To inform and involve young adults about the rewarding and challenging relationships between business and government; • To inspire and motivate young adults to achieve their greatest leadership potential and to serve their community; • To recognize young adults for their strong individual successes and personal achievements. History & Overview ■ Established, April 1993. ■ Formed jointly by the LUSD and the City of Lodi. ■ Nine student commissioners. ■ Seven adult advisors. ■ Term for students: Two years. ■ Term for adults: Three years. History & Overview • Members are appointed by the Lodi City Mayor. • The LYC reports to City Council. • City Liaison was hired in October 1996. • Schools served by the Lodi Youth Commission: ■ Bear Creek High School. ■ Jim Elliot Christian High School (Private). ■ Liberty Alternative High School. ■ Lodi Academy Christian High School ( Private). ■ Lodi High School. ■ Lodi Middle College High School -SJ Delta College. ■ Plaza Robles Alternative High School. ■ Tokay High School. Budget 25% 7% F-1 City Allocation ■ Service Clubs, 61% Business, Donations Lodi Academy x LUSD Allocation ■ Holiday Inn Express Duncan Press Committees . . ....... .... . ..... ... ... . ... ... .. • Leadership Committee: ■ Teen Lead Program. ■ Teen of the Month Program. ■ Parade of Lights. ■ Scholarship Program. • Special Events Committee: ■ . ■ Wet' N Wild. Women's Football Bowl. High School Crush Dance. Recycle City. ■ Joint Conference on Youth. •Youth Conference Committee: ■ Youth Conference/Career Fair. Events,, Programs, & Services I "The Crush" High School Dance ■ Date: August 30, 2002. ■ Co-sponsored by Omega Nu ■ Held in Kirst Ha//, HSS. ■ Proceeds are used to fund scholarships. ■ More than 800 students in attendance. Lodi Youth Conference . ... ... ........ . . .. ....... ... ........ . ■ Data! March 1 20020 Held at Lodi Academy. ■ Fourteen Workshops. ■ Motivational Speaker. ■ 750 in attendance. A. IPI 4: . .................... Wet "N Wild Date: August 3, 2002. Beach party and dance. ■ Held at Lodi Lake beach front. ■ 1,,500 attendance. 922�k Women's Football Charity Game Teen Lead T E E N L E A D 7 G IJ T N I+ d t G P%14 ! 1 0 P; tiMMILr.KII'Mfa w ax ■ Ten sessions, held from August through June. ■ Thirty-five students are selected from high-school applicants. ■ Career/service-centered. ■ Participants visit various Lodi organizations to learn how a city runs. Teen of the Month ■ Sponsored by the Lodi Sunrise Rotary, Central Valley Waste Services,, & Holiday Inn Express. ■ Teens are honored at the monthly City Council meetings and in the Lodi News - Sentinel. Scholarship Program ■ Funded by The Crush Dance. ■ Four $500 scholarships. ■ Awarded to HS seniors. ■ Chosen by application in April. ■ Held at HSS Theatre. ■ Sponsored by LUSD, Lodi Academy, HSS. 0 kv ■ December 7,, 2002. ■ Held at HSS. ■ LYC provides volunteer support. Recycle City ■ Date: April 6,, 2002. ■ Held at HSS. ■ LYC provides volunteer support to Central Valley Waste Services. N O O N a� H