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01/15/2003 - Report Monthly Report January 2003 (Month/Year) for Youth Forum (Name of board, committee,task force,group, etc.) 1. Meetings were held on(list dates during month)_January 15, 2003 2. Current activities(summarize): Representatives of the Urban Hope Program explained the program focus on youth between the ages of 14 and 25 and using music and government together to use music to result in greatness in character. The program is based in Tigard and they would like to partner with the city's volunteer program. They also want to connect with the school district, service clubs, and the city's proposed youth council. 3. Status of long-term projects: Applications for the proposed Youth Council have been distributed and are due back at the February 19 Youth Forum meeting. The Skate Park committee held a meeting on January 29. Over 60 citizens attended to discuss the proposed skate park, sit possibilities, and fundraising. City staff will assemble information for the group to consider to determine which site may be feasible. 4. Number of volunteer hours contributed this month(noted number of volunteers and total hours). 7 volunteers for 1.25 hours each equals 8.75 volunteer hours. 5. Attachments(include notifications, sign-in sheets, minutes, reports, press releases, proposals, etc.) -List: 1. January 15 meeting minutes 2. Youth Forum Application 3. Urban Hope Project Summary 6. Any items to be scheduled for on the Council tentative agenda(list item and date): An update on the activities of the Youth Forum is scheduled for February 11. 7. Status of members—are there any members scheduled to have their terms expire in the next four months? Are any members indicating that they plan to retire, move or resign soon? Please give details. N/A I., IA MIYQUTH12=0 Janwrymonthlyrepwt.dw h Tigard Youth Forum Meeting Minutes January 15, 2003 7:30 a.m. Tigard City Hall In Attendance: Mayor Jim Griffith, Ron Goodpaster, Ken Scheckla,Susan Stark Haydon, Mark Mahon, Bill Monahan,Sheila Kendall, Robin McFall, Rich Carlson, Ed Wegner, Louise Meyers, Liz Newton, Mayor Griffith opened the meeting at 7:38 a.m. Urban Hope Program Mayor Griffith introduced representatives of the Urban Hope Program, a new organization in Tigard. Kimberely Dixon,Community Relations Head of the Urban Hope program and her daughter, Porschae, attended. Kimberely explained the program focus on youth between the ages of 14 and 25. The focus is on youth,music, and government together to use music to result in greatness in character. They are working on a project, a compilation CD, involving youth as participants. They plan to make positive change through imparting positive messages in music lyrics. Aspects of the music industry, including fiscal and community responsibility will be stressed to program participants. The program also has an after-school music project and a focus on initiatives such as "Daddy Goes to School Day' with special emphasis on fathers being more involved in parenting. They plan a day of activities around the beginning of the school year,focused on fathers. A youth coalition is in the formation stages to have youth as a liaison to business and government. The coalition will have up to 12 youths within the metro area with a hope to duplicate the coalition in other locales. There is potential for Tigard to have a youth representative on the coalition. The program also plans to have youth working in the program offices. An urban enterprises program is proposed with youth owning and operating businesses. The program is based in Tigard, but they plan to launch their music program out of Jefferson High School in Portland, which has a renowned music program. They recognize Tigard's volunteer program success and would like to partner with us. On February 15, the Portland Trailblazers will hold a special Urban Hope Night. In addition, the program will partner with Northwest Medical Teams. As Kimberely stated, "music is the hook." They have noted music professionals involved on their board of directors. The CD, which they plan to produce,will come out either this summer or in 2004. Kimberely emphasized her desire to connect with the School District, service clubs, and the youth council, which the Youth Forum is proposing to create. The Program's emphasis on Tigard Youth Forum Meeting Minutes January 15,2003 Page 2 raising the awareness of youth and having youth have a voice in issues raised to businesses and government. Presently, they are gathering the names of students to select a youth coalition that is a mix of the community,students with"bringing passion for the music industry or government," who are not necessarily from the established leadership group. They have an application process headed by a youth. Kimberely will be our point of contact with Adrian Ridgeway as the individual working on the youth coalition. Tyrone Davis is the founder of the Urban Hope Program. School Assets Survey Activity Susan reported that Clay Roberts will come to Tigard in August for a meeting involving teachers and the community regarding the Asset Survey. Sheila noted that about 12 teachers expressed interest in being part of a Tigard High Assets Team to develop ideas for application there. Susan noted that a similar approach is taking place at the middle schools. Liz reported on her findings from researching the Boise and Bellevue assets-based youth programs. Boise focuses on specific assets each year to achieve improvements in assets. Boise has a steering committee and youth on the board of directors of each non-profit agency in the community that is involved. Liz distributed information on Bellevue's Youth Link. Bellevue has a youth council, a "safe ride" home program, a youth volunteer board, etc. Plus, Bellevue has various programs guided by youth and their assets survey. Liz also distributed Bellevue's Assets Survey results (they did a survey in 1996 and 2000) which we can review and compare to the Assets Survey done for the Tigard-Tualatin School District. The group discussed the steps that the Youth Forum can take. Among those cited were- coordinating with the efforts of the Tigard High School teachers, get some students to look at the survey, have the students select some assets work on, and establish a youth summit for late spring. The strategic plan created by the students is needed. The District will try to identify some students to nominate for the process, so youth can be selected to then work on developing a program. The Youth Forum discussed the idea of having a group of about 12 youth, ranging from 5th grade beyond high school who could lead the group. Nominations will be generated by the group before the February 19 meeting. Liz will prepare a short description of the youth council participant responsibilities and tasks so that Youth Forum members can use the description in approaching possible nominees. Tigard Youth Forum Meeting Minutes January 15,2003 Page 3 Skate Park Rich Carlson reported that a meeting will be scheduled for the end of January to reassess where we are in the skate park development process. The reaction to the Fowler site has been negative. The skate park group will review what sites might be available in the City, both private and public. Rich noted that the group could consider a temporary skate park; however, this would be a deviation from the plan and could be a timing concern. The group will revisit the various options. Ken noted that he has heard that graffiti is occurring more often in the community. Some people have approached him and suggested that the people who are creating the graffiti are potential skate park users. Chief Goodpaster responded that previous experience is that those creating the graffiti in Tigard are older individuals and not skate park users. Liz distributed the list of meeting dates for the Forum for 2003. The meeting concluded at 8:50 a.m. 1:\ADM\YOUTH\2003\MEETING-1-15-03 MINUTES.DOC i�'S ti01 WHAT YOU KIVOWI 0 WHAIYOV 00 -MY R0(M %AP(V itVSiUM The City of Tigard recognizes that the youth of today will shape the future. We want to ensure these kids have all that they need to develop into strong, passionate, caring, and contributing adults. We want the youth of Tigard to know that the community values them, their energy, their creativity, and their ideas. We want them to have useful roles in the community, to act on their convictions and beliefs, and for them to feel safe at home, at school, and in their neighborhood. The City of Tigard is committed to developing a youth council comprised of kids recruited from schools, churches, and community groups. This youth council will advise the city of the best ways to build assets for each child in Tigard. Those selected to serve will help design the youth council, work with the City of Tigard to choose when, where, and how often the youth council would meet, and what projects, programs and issues the youth council will address. MY Ot TNAD YOM FOk([/v\ APRI(Awtv Here's your chance to have your voice heart}. The City of Tigard is recruiting youth in grades 5-12 to serve on the Youth Council. These kids will represent their peers on issues like safety at home and at school, the skate park, the new library building, conservation and more. If you are interested in making a 4ifference in your community and making your voice heart}, please fill out this application. Name Last First Middle Ac{t}ress City State Zip Date of Birth Sex M F Email Phone Number School Currently Attending Gracie Please list three recommendations/Personal references 1. Name Telephone Relation 2. Name Telephone Relation 3. Name Telephone Relation Please answer the following questions. 1. Describe the skills you have that will make you a valuable member ofthe Tigan} Youth Council. 2. What is the most important issue the youth of Tigar4 face today? What 5houl4 be done to resolve this issue? What Part will you play in solving this issue? 3. Where do you see yourself in 5 years? What is the number one thing you want to accomplish in the next year? 4. Please give a brief personal statement about yourself What 4o you think is your greatest asset? Please mai{your completed application to: City of Tiga r4 —Youth Council 13125 SW Hail Blv4 Tigarcl, OR 97223 01/20/2003 11:52 360735-0077 GLOBAL LOGISTICS MGT PAGE 02 h The Urban Hope Project Summary The Urban Hope Music Project The music project is an authentic, tailor-made program that will allow inner city and suburban youth to participate in the production of a full length CD.This creative.positive program battles the "belly of the beast" in using lyrics to reprogram the mindset of young people,while creating a forum settings to expose many social ills associated with music,The Urban Hope Music Project will provide an educational experience for youth to see how accounting, marketing, production, and micro-management affect a music project.Practical skills as well as social responsibility will shape the next generation of media creators. The Urban Entrepreneurs(TUE) A public/private partnership that is designed to deriver a cutting edge community economic development model to our nations youth.This will change how our society does business with youth.The intent is to utilize the infrastructure and capacity of our national partners to penetrate perspective markets and communities.Youth will have an opportunity to create economic value to their communities and their families. Daddy Goes To School friitlative A day to bring the father's love back into the hearts of young people.A day when fathers take their kids to school. and tell them they are loved. A day to encourage single men to become fathers to a hurting generation.This day will culminate with a special rally for about 5,000 people including speakers and performances. Hip Hop Cares Day A day for Urban America to clean up the inner city and parks.Youth and Young Adult Hip-Hop lovers will learn to apply social responsibility by keeping the environment clean. Urban Hope Project Home This house will be the heart of the Common Unity Foundation.A care home for at-risk youth and young adults,where guidance for success in school curriculum, entrepreneurship,community service is available daily in the home. A portion of the Urban Hope Project will operate out of the home. Urban Hope Educational Project A tailor-made music education project that promotes diversity in each genre of music.Students will learn how lyrics affect their mindset,along with an education in other related fields associated with music, such as marketing, promotions, radio, accounting, management. engineering, producing.This "Community School Vision" promotes healthy living amongst youth, community economic development, and provides a safe haven after school. NBA Sanctioned Game Massive Fundraiser for Summer 2003. Partnership with "The Support Group." NBA Players will donate their efforts to raise money for the urban Hope Project.