HomeMy Public PortalAbout20130910 - Youth Commission - Meeting MinutesYouth Commission meeting minutes September 10, 2013, Lower level meeting
room, Town Hall 7:00pm-8:10pm
Present: Jean Vazza (Youth Services), Margie Wiggin, Phil Powers, Renee Dean,
Julie Hamm (prospective member)
The August minutes were reviewed, but could not be voted on due to a lack of a
quorum. With an additional member, the Youth Commission membership will be
complete. Julie Hamm discussed her reasons to join the Youth Commission.
Jean reviewed the Youth Services update. The walk-in depression screening
will take place from 10:00-12:00 on 10/10/13 at the library. The online
anonymous screening can be taken 365 days per year. Local mental health
professionals will be available at the screening as well. Marketing materials
should start to be visible around town letting people know about the screening
(www.helpyourselfhelpothers.org).
At the 10/1/13 Board of Selectmen meeting Jean will talk about the depression
screening and encourage members and their families to participate.
When the data from the Metrowest Adolescent Health survey is released by the
Wellness Committee (2012 data), Jean requested that Youth Commission members
attend and be visible.
Regarding community collaborations, Jean met with YMCA Director John Barclay
to review the upcoming community survey (including Hopkinton, Ashland, and
Holliston) and eventual Youth Summit planned for the spring of 2014.
The new Youth Services website is now live.
To be included in the October agenda: begin planning for MLK Day of Giving
Back.
On 9/22/13 Jean will have a Youth Services table at the Hopkinton Farmer’s
Market. Margie and Renee volunteered to attend and support her there. Jean
would also like Youth Commission member help at the Wellness Fair, which takes
place at the high school in March, 2014.
The group discussed potential give-away items to have available at local events.
Renee and/or Jean will follow up with Action Copy to see about promotional
materials for these kind of events. Margie will follow up and be placed on the
agenda for the November Selectmen’s meeting to talk about MLK preparations.
Next meeting: 10/8/13
Submitted:
Renee Dean, Secretary
Hopkinton Youth Commission