HomeMy WebLinkAbout1986_05_29 Committee on Family and Youth Minutes LARCHMONT-MAMARONECK COMMITTEE ON FAMILY AND Y. H ots
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Minutes of the Annual Meeting of the Corporation {, asm
May 29, 1986 - - - -
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The Annual Meetingwas called to�o, �by Ruth
Call to Order
Santos, Chairman, at the Larchmont Village
Center at 8:10 p.m. Also present were _ :
Paul Kean, Mary Ellen Wallace, Kelly Kingham,
Nick Marsh, Jason Kaufman, Bill Reilly, Mark
Levy, Lee Korchin, Brigitte Dickinson, Alice
Model, Nancy Sahlein, Nancy Tepley, Susan
Vieser, Janet Walker, Sandy Constabile, Mary
Savage, Bob Reynolds and Judy Zern.
Ruth announced the death of Marguerite Rosenberg.
Minutes The minutes of the previous meeting were approved
as circulated.
Treasurer Nancy Tepley reported a balance in the checking
account of $1, 484.97 and in the savings account
account of $656. 85, for total funds of $2, 141.82.
Annual Report Ruth read has Annual Report.
High School Nick Marsh reported the success of the recent
Carnival at the High School. It will become an
annual event. Seniors will work on the Senior
Mural June 7 and contribute shrubs and benches
in memory of Joe Markowitz. Class elections are
June 4.
Safe Rides Jason Kaufman reported everything is going well.
Members competed in the Readers ' Digest Scholar-
ship Contest and won a 3rd place scholarship of
$4, 000. Safe Rides will not run over the summer
and will resume in the fall.
Teen Place Kelly Kingham said the teen hangout will be
patterened after The Cafe in Greenwich and will
be open Friday nights. It is hoped they will
get use of space at St. Thomas ' Church.
Children Corner Sandy Constabile announced receipt of a $10, 000
grant from N.Y. State. Their fundraiser has so
far netted $1, 000. Children 's Corner is now
taking registration for next year, will be able
to keep the same hourly fees next year and plans
to run the kindergarten program four afternoons
next year.
Minutes of the Annual Meeting - May 29, 1986
Youth Advocate Bill Reilly feltthat between the homeless and the
growing substance abuse, we are fighting an uphill
battle. Mark Levy suggested the need to keep up
a many-faceted approach and ongoing efforts.
SAFE Mary Savage said it is difficult to measure the
precise effect of April Awareness Month since
the hope was to get people to examine their own
attitudes.
Summer Theater Alice Model reported that La-Ma Summer Theater has
received financial support from all three munici-
palities. With a new staff, they will rehearse at
Sts. John & Paul Church and present Godspell in
August.
By-Laws A motion was passed to accept changes to the By-laws.
Election of The slate of officers for 1986-87 was read and a
Officers motion was passed that they be elected.
Community Coun- The Counseling Center received a small grant to
seling Ctr. hire a part-time staff member to assist their heavy
case load. They deal with any and all problems of
12-26 year olds.
Sunshine Fund A $5 donation was requested from members to cover
the cost of flowers when needed.
Announcements - A community forum on the homeless will take place
Thursday, June 5, from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. in
the new Town Center. Participation is encouraged.
- Mary Ellen Wallace announced that the Senior
Bazaar is being planned for a date in October to
be announced.
- Paul Kean announced a slide and question program
on County services and facilities on June 4 in
the Larchmont Village Center.
Appreciation A plant, a token of our appreciation, was given to
Ruth Santos with great thanks from the entire
community.
Adjournment There being no further business, the meeting was
adjourned at 9:50 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Judy Zern, Co-Secretary
Addendum
A note was received from Ruth thanking CFY for the plant.