Youth Advisory Board Agenda and Packet 2019 10 03

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Cof c�ty Louisville COLORADO ® SINCE 1878 Youth Advisory Board Youth Advisory Board: Purpose The Board consists of Louisville Residents in grades 6th-12`h. Members serve a two-year term Created in the fall of 2002, the YAB serves many purposes in the community. The YAB serves as a link between the youth of Louisville and City Council as well as a link between the youth, their schools and the community. The Youth Advisory Board serves as a link between city council and the youth of Louisville to identify issues pertaining to youth, communicate the concerns of youth, and suggest possible action to be taken. The Board takes direct action by working with the City Council to suggest action items for the Council agenda, activities, ordinances, amendments, and lobbying for youth interests. In addition, the board identifies a focus during the year to create a better community. The YAB is a place to express ideas and opinions while building leadership skills and new friendships. Members learn about the city they live in and how local government works. YAB are asked to be the "eyes and ears" in the community and to share information from other youth within the community. What are you seeing and hearing from the youth in Louisville? What are youth talking about? This is a youth directed board. Members set the goals for the year, run the meetings and set the pace! Meetings Meetings are held the first Thursday of every month during the school year from 6:30-8:00. The board may schedule additional meetings as needed. The 2019-2020 school year meetings will be held at the Louisville Recreation & Senior Center. In addition, other boards and commissions as well as city departments from the City of Louisville are invited to attend the YAB meetings to talk about their board/department. This is a great opportunity for YAB members to ask questions and to learn more about the city as a whole. Volunteer Projects A significant component of the Youth Advisory Board in Louisville is volunteerism. Over the course of the year YAB members will be asked to volunteer for projects and events. Board member participation is critical. Board members are asked to suggest volunteer activities the Board may participate in as a whole. YAB members are encouraged to keep a tally of their volunteer hours.