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Youth Advisory Board <br />Meeting Minutes <br />10/1/09 <br />Page 2of 3 <br />Lots of partnerships help with these two goals, such as: <br />Chamber of Commerce <br />Downtown Business Association <br />Metro Denver Economic Development Corporation <br />VII.Team Building Games <br /> <br />VIII.What is the YAB-What can you expect in the upcoming year <br />Mandy explained the basic facts. Veteran YAB members shared what they got <br />out of the YAB-volunteer opportunities, connections within the community <br />(library, RecreationCenter, City Council, etc.), learning interesting things about <br />Louisville while going to other board meetings, being incredibly welcomed at <br />other board’s meetings, and having speakers come to solicit youth opinions <br />about various issues in Louisville. <br />IX.Expectations of Board Members and Professional Conduct <br />Mandy explained expectations of professional behavior at meetings. Being good <br />listeners. The importance of attending. Not being negative about Louisville, but <br />finding ways for positive change. Etc. <br />Frost explained a little bit more about professional conduct while serving on a <br />board, and why it is important-people will start to recognize you as a member of <br />the YAB. <br />Kriska explained a bit about the Open Government regulations for meetings. <br />X.Discussion of Goals for Upcoming Year including volunteer projects <br />Kriska gave an overview of volunteer opportunities we have done in the past and <br />that will likely come up again, such as: Dessert & Story Time With Santa, The <br />Heat Relief Dinner, the St. Patrick’s Day dinner, the Royal Ball and the <br />Community Food Share Drive. She encouraged the YAB members tolook for <br />other opportunities and bring them to the board meetings if interested in helping. <br />Brooke mentioned working with the Ronald McDonald House in the past, and <br />said she would gather more information. <br />Kriska also encouraged the YAB members to think about what sort of goals <br />and/or focus they would like the board to have for the year. They should be <br />manageable and practical with the time we are allowed. <br /> <br />XI.Discuss Chair, Vice Chair and Secretary positions (will elect at the Oct. <br />meeting) <br />Mandy explained the roles and responsibilities for each position. We will elect <br />our officers at the next meeting. If you would like to be considered for a position, <br /> <br />