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YFS 05/01/2012 Minutes
Old Saybrook Youth & Family Services
Commission Meeting
Tuesday, May 1, 2012
5:15 P.M.
Pasbeshauke Pavilion at Saybrook Point Park
155 College Street Extension, Old Saybrook, CT 06475
                                        

I.
Call to Order
Vice-Chairman Jennifer R. Welsh called the meeting to order at 5:20 P.M.
II.
Pledge to Allegiance
III.
Roll Call
Attendant Members:
Jennifer R. Welsh, Vice-Chair
Ray Allen, Secretary
Diane Aldi-DePaola, OSPHNB Rep
Katie Prozesky, Students
Peggy Viggiano, Member At-Large
Dorothy Shearer, Member At-Large
Members absent:
Samuel B. Barnes, Chairman
Kate Hanratty, School System
JT Giegerich, Students
Also present:
Heather McNeil, Director
Catherine Kane, New School System
Sharon Tiezzi, Recording Clerk
IV.
Comments from the Public – No public in attendance
V.
Approval of Minutes of the March 6, 2012
regular meeting  
A motion made by Ray Allen to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of March 6, 2012 as corrected. Motion seconded by Diane Aldi-DePaola.
Ayes 5, Nays 0, Abstentions 1. Motion was carried unanimously.
(There are no minutes from the meeting originally scheduled for April 3, 2012 as it was cancelled due lack of a quorum.)   
VI.
Chairman’s Comments – Not present - no report
VII.
Commission Member Reports – No reports
VIII.
Director’s Report for YFS Commission 5/1/2012
Heather reported that the Community Varity Show is scheduled for Friday, May 4th at OSHS 6:30 p.m. and that the tickets now are available for seniors at a discounted price.
As part of the Summer Programs and Events: Summer Stock Theatre will present “Beauty and the Beast.”; Movies on the Beach will be July 13, 27 and August 17, REACH will sponsor one of the nights; Community Service weeks will consist of two programs, Hunger Awareness and Environmental Stewardship for 7th to 12th graders; there are 10 or 11 Trips for Teens with Park and Rec and the Wilderness Challenge orientation is scheduled for May 10th 7:00 p.m. at the OSMS.
Two names for the Personal Achievement Awards have been recommended by the OSHS Guidance department. They are Max Tarbell and Beth Murdy.  A motion was made by Peggy Viggiano to accept these two student recommendations, seconded by Diane Aldi-DePaola. Ayes 6, Nays 0, Abstentions 0, Motion carried unanimously.
The Community Conversation held its last meeting on April 25th. It was attended by 12 to15 people.  There were representatives from all four of the working groups that were formed at the last conversation.  Each rep. reported back on the work their group has been doing to move these initiatives forward.
Heather reported that the director of Clinton YFS, Peter Schulteis, had inquired as to whether or not families from other towns could be seen at OSYFS for counseling ( for insurance or self-pay) and vice versa. There was discussion by the Commission and services at OSYFS will remain bound by the residency requirement.
The Foundation and Essex Savings Bank Community Investment Program has Old Saybrook Youth and Family Services Foundation in the top 10 recipients of customer votes.  Vice Chair Jen volunteered to inquire about any past funds donated specifically for OSYFS programs and services.
Youth and Family has one new intern from Fordham University, four continuing through the summer (Southern, Liberty, St. Joe’s), and one new intern starting in August from CCSU.
Regarding the budget, Linda’s hours will go to 37.5 and Chelsea Graham will go from 25 to 30 starting July 1st.
Heather handed out a flyer titled: “Alcohol and Dating Safety: You’re in Charge”. This is a free two-session workshop for mothers and daughters.  The first session is on May 9th, the second is on May 16th and both will be held at the Pavilion at Saybrook Point from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m.
IX.
Old Business – none
X.
New Business – Vice Chair Jen Welsh introduced Catherine Kane who is being recommended to the Commission by Michael J. Rafferty, Principal of the Middle School to replace Kate Hanratty as the Old Saybrook Public Schools representative.  A motion was made by Jen Welsh to accept the recommendation of Catherine Kane as the Old Saybrook Public Schools representative; seconded by Dorothy Shearer. Ayes 6, Nays 0, Abstentions 0. Motion carried unanimously.
XI.
Other Business - Next meeting June 5, 2012 at Pasbeshauke Pavilion 5:15p.m. which will be the last meeting until September 11, 2012.
XII.
Adjournment
Motion made by Ray Allen to adjourn at 6:00 p.m.; seconded by Dorothy Shearer. Ayes 6, Nays 0, Abstentions 0. Motion carried unanimously.

Respectfully submitted,
Sharon Tiezzi, Recording Clerk