Youth Committee
June 3, 2010
Attendees:
Stewart Rosenberg, Chair
Jennifer McQuaid, representing Diana Crone, CPAC
Siobhan Kelly, Camden County Technical Schools
Harry Segner III, Ewing Cole
Nidia Sinclair, Camden County Resource Center
Staff:
Sherriea Gorden, WIB
Jeffrey S. Swartz, WIB
Welcome and Introductions
Jeff and Stewart welcomed attendees and round table introductions were made.
Round Table discussion on Summer Employment Opportunities
Each attendee described reduced funding, limited resources and a large population to serve over and over again.
Members agreed, while there is little expectation of funding there is a lot of hope for future funding and the committee should work toward determining the exact cost to put a youth to work for the summer using Hopeworks n’ Camden as an example for Summer 2011; soliciting private sector funding to support. Members suggested a no/limited cost summer program to keep kids of the street and engaged. Nida Sinclair suggested
Grant Applications made to fund youth programs
Camden County Technical Schools indicated they received a 21st Century grant for in-school youth.
Funding sources/Cuts within the county
Cuts within the county that service youth include: Summer Heat funding has been cut and American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funding was not extended.
Update on Jeff Swartz and Janet Moran Meeting with Mayor Redd regarding Camden City Youth
Jeff described a very positive meeting with Mayor Redd. She indicated her desire to work closely with the WIB and is interested in scheduling a tour of the One-Stop to view the facility, meet with the management staff and promote its use to city residents.
Update on Stew Rosenberg and Jeff Swartz Meeting with William Penn Foundation
Stewart informed members William Penn Foundation indicated they are interested in funding programs that are capable of sustainability after their initial funding. Proposals should identify sustainability. Members discussed the possibility of making an application for funding to the Penn Foundation. Other conversation discussed creating partnerships with faith-based foundations to secure grants and/or working with faith based agencies in support of non-paying youth involved programs to keep them active during the summer.
Motion to select/identify Committee Co-Chair
Stewart requested a volunteer Co-Chair and asked anyone interested to reach him by email or contact the WIB for additional information. Stewart is frequently out of the country conducting his corporate business.
Next Steps, Committee Meeting Schedule
Members agreed to meet again in September unless funding is received and action is necessary.
Submitted by
Sherriea Gorden
Executive Assistant
Youth Committee