00062019 MBK MinsMY BROTHER'S KEEPER ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING
Sanford City Hall, Railroad Conference Room
Wednesday, Nov 6, 2019 at 4:OOPM 1 300 North Park Avenue, Sanford, FL 32771
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MEETING MINUTES
1. CALL TO ORDER / WELCOME
Meeting called to order by Mr. Eddie Cochran at 4:08 PM.
Mr. Cochran shared a story about a recent death of a family member that relates to the
youth violence that is plaguing the cities throughout the nation and reinforces why the
MBK initiative is so important. The Advisory Cormnittee took a moment to acknowledge
the tragedy. Mr. Cochran read the MBK mission statement.
2. ROLL CALL
PRESENT:
Eddie Cochran
Committee Chairman
Thelisha Thomas
Committee Member
Rose Washington
Committee Member
Charles Wright
Committee Co -Chair
ABSENT:
Fritz Voltaire
Committee Member
Sylvester Wynn
Committee Member
Lowman Oliver
Committee Member
STAFF:
Andrew Thomas
Sheena Britton
Captain Ray Irvin
3. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES
Ms. Thomas made a motion to approve the October Meeting Minutes. Seconded by Mr.
Wright and carried unanimously by vote of the Advisory Committee as follows:
Thelisha Thomas
Aye
Sylvester Wynn
Absent
Eddie Cochran
Aye
Lowman Oliver
Absent
Rose Washington
Aye
Charles Wright
Aye
Fritz Voltaire
Absent
4. OLD BUSINESS
Mr. Cochran stated that the intention was not to change the original Sanford Future
Claimers Action Plan, however to reorganize it and to align it with the four pillars that were
discussed; Physical, Intellectual, Emotional and Social. A large amount of data was
collected and it is important that it reflects the current vision that the MBK has, also, to
find out if there are opportunities to reduce some of the intricate details and history
provided in the original plan. Ms. Washington discussed the vision / mission statement
and requested that it tie into "this" community. Ms. Thomas gave clarification on the vision
verse mission statement via definition and recommended that just a few words be added to
the end of the mission statement. Mr. Cochran read aloud the vision statement "The Sanford
MBK Community is dedicated to building effective mentorship programs, reduce youth
violence and measurably improve the lives of boys and young men of color to ensure all
youth reach their full potential. Mr. Cochran read aloud the mission statement " The
Sanford MBK Community is focused on taking a holistic approach to improve the
community by creating programs centered around the following areas of Human
Development: Physical, Intellectual, Emotional, Social". The committee had discussion
regarding adding "spirituality" as a pillar. The committee agreed to list spirituality under
the "Emotional Pillar" as a sub category, to remove the yellow sections (details of the city
and how it originated), to keep the national spotlight as is and the current state as is. The
committee discussed updating the data under "Physical". The Committee discussed further
reviewing the plan at an additional meeting. Mr. Thomas stated that the Advisory
Committee can meet, the meeting must be publically noticed. The committee agreed that
the pillars are acceptable as outlined. The information within the pillars should be refreshed
and to distinguish between programs and activities. No action taken.
Mr. Cochran recapped the different program categories.
• Physical
Health/Education - 5K/Sports - Nutritional Education; Food pantries
• Tntellectnal
Tutoring/Reading
• Emotional
Religion/Spirituality/Mentoring
• Social
Criminal Justice/Public Safety - Social Enrichment
5. NEW BUSINESS
Mr. Thomas updated the Committee on MBK events that have happened nationwide.
The committee discussed meeting again November 20, 2019 at 4PM. The information
would be sent out to the committee to see who could attend.
6. PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
7. ADJOURN
Meeting adjourned.
Minutes recorded by Sheena Britton
Eddie Cochran, Chairman