YOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE

Monday, January 19, 2009, commencing at 7:00 p.m.

at the Fraser Presentation Theatre
and 8:00 p.m. at the
Nicomekl River Room
4th Floor, 20338 – 65 Avenue, Langley, BC

MINUTES

PRESENT:

CHAIR: Peter Horton

COMMISSIONERS:
Brookswood Secondary: Caitlin Mounce and Erik Rowell
DW Poppy Secondary: Taylor Theodore
Langley Fine Arts: Andhra Azevedo
Langley Christian School: Gerrit DeVynck
Langley Fundamental Middle School: Matthew Lassam
Walnut Grove Secondary: Paige Strand

COMMUNITY REPRESENTATIVE:

STAFF:
Lesley Visser, Sylvia Carneiro and Val Keffer

GUEST:
Carly Hoogedeen

COUNCIL MEETING
The Youth Advisory Committee attended the Regular Council meeting on
January 19, 2009 from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. They found the Council meeting very
interesting and indicated that they would like to attend another Council meeting.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

1. Youth Advisory Committee – January 19, 2009

Moved by G. DeVynck,
Seconded by E. Rowell,
That the Youth Advisory Committee adopt the Agenda of the January 19, 2009
meeting.
CARRIED
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A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

1. Youth Commission
November 26, 2008

Moved by G. DeVynck,
Seconded by E. Rowell,
That the Youth Commission adopt the Minutes of the November 26, 2008 meeting.
CARRIED

B. DELEGATIONS

C. PRESENTATIONS

1. Asset Building

Carly Hoogedeen gave a presentation on Asset Building. She reported that she is
currently working with communities in Surrey, the Township of Langley and the Delta
Police Department.

She explained that the US-based Search Institute has identified the 40
Developmental Assets as important qualities, values, experiences, and
characteristics of children and youth that will enable them to become healthy and
successful adults. This positive child and youth development philosophy is gaining
great momentum throughout North America, with the goal of diminishing the
negative stigmatization of young people, and working towards viewing and treating
young people as resources in creating healthier and more engaged communities.

The Fraser Region Community Justice Initiative Association will contribute $1,000
towards any asset focused event or project that is youth driven and is of benefit to
the youth or the community.

Moved by E. Rowell,
Seconded by G. DeVynck,
That all the members of the Youth Advisory Committee be involved in the planning
of this project, and this topic be tabled and discussed further at the
February 25, 2009 meeting.
CARRIED

D. REPORTS (VERBAL)

1. Spirit of BC Week (February 6-14)

L. Visser reported that the Spirit of BC Community Committee secured a $5,000

grant towards a 2010 Countdown event at the Willowbrook Mall. Volunteer
opportunities are available and anyone interested in volunteering should get in touch
with L. Visser at lvisser@tol.bc.ca. The Township is also hosting a number of
events during Spirit of BC Week including loonie admission to the facilities.
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D. REPORTS (WRITTEN)

E. CORRESPONDENCE

F. 2009 WORK PROGRAM

G. COUNCIL RESOLUTIONS AND REFERRALS

H. COMMITTEE UPDATES

I. ITEMS FOR INFORMATION

J. OTHER BUSINESS

1. Youth Advisory Committee Update

L. Visser reported that Council has directed the Youth Advisory Committee to
continue to meet the 4th Wednesday of each month. The Township has received
applications for adult representatives to sit on the Youth Advisory Committee and
the interview process is in progress. It is hoped that vacant adult positions will be
filled in time for the February meeting.

2. Youth Week

L. Visser reported that Youth Week is held annually in the first week of May and this
year will be held in from May 1 – 7, 2009. The Recreation, Culture, and Parks
Division are planning a number of special events and would like to encourage the
Youth Advisory Committee members to assist.

3. Spirit of BC Competition

L. Visser informed the members that the Langley’s Altitude Youth Ambassadors and
Langley Spirit of BC issued a media release inviting students aged 15-18 attending
high school in Langley to write an original essay answering the question of “Who is
your Hero and why?” Essays must be typed or written in legible handwriting and be
not more than 600 words. The deadline for receipt of the essay is February 2, 2009.
It was suggested that members of the committee display the media release,
circulated at the meeting, on their school notice board to encourage students to
participate.

K. ROUND TABLE

1. P. Strand reported that Walnut Grove Secondary School will be having their annual “Rent
a Senior” auction of Grade 11 and 12 students and the money raised will be used for
charity.
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K. ROUND TABLE

2. E. Rowell reported that the musical “Oliver” was sold out. The students have started
promoting a “Random Act of Kindness” that they hope would continue and have a chain
effect.

3. T. Theodore reported that her school is working with World Vision and informed the
members that the World Vision conference will be held on February 20, 2009 at
Richmond, BC.

4. M. Lassam reported that he is busy preparing for his provincial exams. He is also
involved in the global club and they will be going to Nicaragua for 10 days where they
plan to distribute tarps, clothing and shoes for people who live on land fills.

5. A. Azevedo reported that her school is involved in collecting donations for the food bank.
They raised $50,000 for their sister school in Kenya.

6. G. DeVynck reported that the Christmas banquet had a large turnout. The pancake
breakfast was also a success. The money raised from these two events will be sent to
their sister school in South Africa.

7. L. Visser congratulated P. Horton and J. Choi who are selected as delegates to the Youth
Congress in Vancouver.

8. P. Horton reported that the Walnut Grove Secondary School is planning to adopt a sister
school and he is involved with the planning committee. The committee is currently in the
process of preparing a proposal and P. Horton would like to learn from students of other
schools who have similar programs.

The new mentorship program started at his school has senior students help Grade 9’s.

L. NEXT MEETING

Date: Wednesday, February 25, 2009

Location: Salmon River Committee Room
4th Floor, 20338 – 65 Avenue
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Chair: Alex Holmes

M. TERMINATE

Moved by G. DeVynck.
Seconded by E. Rowell,
That the meeting terminate at 9:06 p.m.
CARRIED

CERTIFIED CORRECT:

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Chair, Peter Horton