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date: 2024-09-17
title: Youth Council Advisory Committee Agenda Packet
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STOCKBRIDGE Youth Council Advisory
YOUTH COUNCIL Committee
ADVISORY COMMITTEE Meeting Agenda
Dr. Alfreda Renee Gourdine, Chair
September 17, 2024 6:30 PM
Vacant, Vice-Chair
Joc’Quelyn Carter, Treasurer
Sharika Zellars, Student Liaison
Dr. Samuel Valme, Secretary
Valerie Richmond-Reese, Parliamentarian

MEMBERS-AT-LARGE
Bonita Adams
Shawana Davis
Paige Jones III
Kaitlynn Nash
Tarreka Powell
Dr. Thomas Smith
STOCKBRIDGE CITY HALL

4640 NORTH HENRY BLVD.
STAFF LIAISON
Cassandra Lester STOCKBRIDGE, GA 30281

Website: www.stockbridgega.org

Phone: 770-389-7900

Fax: 770-389-7912
AGENDA
YOUTH COUNCIL ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2024 6:30 PM

I. Call to Order
1. Invocation Followed by Pledge
2. Roll Call
3. Approve Agenda
II. Old Business
4. Approve July 16, 2024 Meeting Minutes
5. Calendar- Chair and Committee Selection
6. Area Beautification - Friday Option
III. New Business
7. Resignation of AC Member
8. AC Vice Chair Open
9. Vote on New SYC Candidates
10. SYC Retreat - September
IV. Executive Session (if needed)
V. Adjourn

The Youth Advisory Council Committee is to make recommendations to Council based on the following Terms
of Reference.
1. To identify and advise on youth issues in the City of Stockbridge.
2. To advise Council on the development of policies that are responsive to the needs of youth.
3. To consult with local youth and feedback results of consultations to Council.
4. To assist in the ongoing development and delivery of youth-targeted projects and programs.
5. To create opportunities for youth leadership development by acting as a resource for youth activities.

Note: This Committee meets monthly on selected dates.
Stockbridge Youth Council Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes
July 16, 2024

I. Call to Order
A. Quorum was met and the meeting was called to order at 18:38
B. Invocation led by Dr. Thomas Smith
C. Pledge of allegiance: recited in unison
D. Roll Call
Members Present: Members Absent:
Dr. Renee Gourdine Dr. Thomas Smith Sharika Zellars
Toni Williams Dr. Samuel Valme Valerie Richmond-Reese
Joc’Quelyn Carter Dr. Bonita Adams
Paige Jones III Shawana Davis
Kaitlynn Nash
Tarreka Powell
E. Approve Agenda
1. Add minutes from 3/11/24, 3/19/24, and 4/16/24 to the agenda
a) Motion: Dr. Samuel Valme
b) Second: Paige Jones III
c) In Favor: All present
d) Oppose: None
e) Abstain: None
f) Motion carried
F. Approve 4/26/24 SCM Meeting Minutes
1. Correct spelling of Dr. Valme’s last name and approve minutes
a) Motion: Joc’Quelyn Carter
b) Second: Kaitlynn Nash
c) In Favor: All present
d) Oppose: None
e) Abstain: None
f) Motion carried
II. Old Business
A. Senior Banquet
1. Discussion and review of successful event
B. Vacant AC Board Position - Secretary
1. Verbal inquiry of interest amongst the group - Dr. Valme volunteered
2. Approval of Dr. Valme’s nomination for Secretary position
a) Motion: Dr. Thomas Smith
b) Second: Joc’Quelyn Carter
c) In Favor: All present
d) Oppose: None
e) Abstain: None
f) Motion carried
C. SYC Recruitment
1. Seven students graduated; 1 vacant spot
2. Currently vetting 6 candidates
3. Please continue to recruit - share on your social media
D. Donate to City of Stockbridge Initiative - Book Bag Drive
1. The AC has historically donated anywhere from $1,500 - 2,500 to the event
2. A $1,000 donation was suggested for school supplies
a) Motion: Toni Williams
b) Second: Dr. Samuel Valme
c) In Favor: All present
d) Oppose: None
e) Abstain: None
f) Motion carried
III. New Business
A. Member Resignation
1. Arvia Hall has been a member of the AC for 2 years and submitted her letter of
resignation
a) Motion: Dr. Samuel Valme
b) Second: Kaitlynn Nash
c) In Favor: All present
d) Oppose: None
e) Abstain: None
f) Motion carried
B. New Member Introduction
1. Welcome to the team Tarreka Powell
a) To be sworn in on Friday 7/19/24 at 9:30am
C. Advisory Committee Bi-Laws Review/Meeting Quorum
1. Review of articles 4 and 5 and participant expectations
D. SYC Interviews - 8 Vacant Positions
1. Interviews will be conducted by a panel of SYC and AC members
2. The week of August 12th from 18:00 - 20:00 was suggested
3. Will take around 2 hours (~10 minutes per interview)
E. Calendar - Upcoming Events
1. The calendar of upcoming events will be shared with the group
2. It is not realistic for the chair person to lead every event
a) Asking each committee member to commit to leading a calendar event
(1) Coordination will be performed in tandem with Cassandra Lester
F. Area Beautification
1. To be held the second Saturday of every month starting 8/10/24
IV. Executive Session (if needed)
A. Not needed
V. Adjourn
A. Motion: Dr. Samuel Valme
B. Second: Renee Gourdine
C. In Favor: All present
D. Oppose: None
E. Abstain: None
F. Motion carried
G. Adjourned at 17:23
