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Old Saybrook Youth & Family Services
Commission Meeting - Tuesday, October 7, 2014; 5:15 P.M.
Pasbeshauke Pavilion at Saybrook Point Park, 155 College Street, Old Saybrook, CT 06475
I. Roll Call: |
Attendant Members: Samuel B. Barnes, Chairman Jennifer R. Welsh, Vice Chair Jona Paradis, Secretary Catherine Kane, School System Janet Temple, PHNB Rep. William Burton, Students Megan Barnes, Students Kiki Filindarakis, Students Absent: Peggy Viggiano, Member-at-Large, Dorothy Shearer, Member-At-Large, Dylan Lyons, Students, Also present: Heather McNeil, Director and Sharon Tiezzi, Recording Clerk |
II. Call to Order: |
Chairman Samuel B. Barnes called the meeting to order at 5:22 P.M. Pledge to Allegiance |
III. Comments from the Public |
No public in attendance
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IV. Approval of Minutes |
Sharon Tiezzi, Recording clerk was sick for the June and September meetings and the minutes have not been written presently. However, for the September meeting there was no quorum and nothing voted on for approval. |
V. Chairman’s Comments |
Chair Sam Barnes reported that the Family Day held in September, although an overcast day weather wise, it was a great day. Chair Sam Barnes introduced the two new representatives from the High School; Megan Barnes and Kiki Filindarakis. He explained their roles on the Commission and that at the meetings if both are present they would only have one vote; this works the same way as with the Dylan and William. |
VI. Director’s Report
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Director Heather presented the Commission with an updated organizational chart of her department. She also shared the CT Youth Services Middlesex County Assets in Action Award plaque that the Department received. At Family Day they served approximately 400 hot dogs. Again although not very well attended due to weather, it was a great day. Interns – they have 6 and Director Heather explained their credentials and where they each work into the schedule. October 22nd is the date for the Community Summit wrap up meeting. This will be an opportunity for the parents who have questions to ask them. October 17th is a Bingo & Pasta Dinner Fundraiser for the Youth Action Council. The money raised will be used for leadership training. Lots of Grants are coming up as Middlesex United Way funds were cut. Director Heather also reported on several other activities and ideas being presented by Youth and Family for the near future. |
VII. Old Business |
None
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VIII. New Business |
None |
IX. Other Business |
Next meeting November 11, 2014 at 5:15 at the Pavilion. |
X. Adjournment |
Motion made to adjourn at 6:00 p.m. Motion carried unanimously |
Respectfully submitted, Sharon Tiezzi, Recording Clerk
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