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2023-10-11 Youth Commission MinutesYouth Commission Meeting Minutes 10/11/2023 Commission Members Present: Charlie Morgan Mara Yenter Joanna Na Sophie Gerdes Joelle Walworth Cassidy Otis Lydia Abuni Lucy Lakefish Eemman Bhatia Vivian Liao Staff Present: Casey Colley Councilmembers Present: Diane Buckshnis I. ROLL CALL & ABSENCES Mara moved to call the meeting to order at 6:00 PM. Charlie read the land acknowledgment statement. II. APPROVAL OF AGENDA & MEETING MINUTES Mara made a motion to approve this week's agenda; no alterations. Seconded by Joanna and Joelle. The motion passed unanimously. III. PUBLIC COMMENT No public comments IV. ICE BREAKER We did an icebreaker activity by asking questions about the school they attend, their current grade, their hobbies, and whether they have any pets. V. WELCOME NEW MEMBERS & REVIEW DUTIES, OPMA, REVIEW MEETING NORMS, GROUPME, ETC. Youth commissioners reviewed Powers and Duties. Anything in email and groupme is public records so be careful on what you write. VI. INTRODUCE LEADERSHIP ROLES We introduced leadership positions and responsibilities to new members. • Chair: runs the meeting & all remarks are addressed through the chair • Co-chair: performs duties of chairperson when absent • Secretary:keeps formal records of the commission's process and decisions • Communication Manager: manage the Youth Commission Instagram account Casey talked about Robert's Rules of Order. Reviewed our Meeting Norms. New members joined GroupMe. We voted for leadership position (chair, co-chair, secretary, communication manager) - Result: the motion was full slate - Chair: Mara / Co-chair: Sophie / Secretary: Joanna / Communication manager: Charlie VII. VOTE ON LOGO We had two options but voted to wait until; next meeting and during that time to give a volunteer the opportunity to try to edit and simplify the wave logo. We will vote between the revised logos next week. VIII. CREATE NEW MEMBER & RETURNING IG POSTS We had time to create IG posts (added introduction and photos). VIX. BRAINSTORM PROJECTS Joelle and Joanna proposed the idea of making connections and working with old people. Vivian talked about providing safe space for mental health. We will decide at the next meeting who's going to the diversity commision to represent the youth commission. X. FINAL COMMENTS Congratulations to the new members !!! New members should finish instagram posts. XI. ADJOURNMENT Mara adjourned the meeting at 7:30 PM.