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Sanford City Hall, Railroad Conference Room
Wednesday, February 12, 2020 at 4:OOPM 1300 North Park Avenue, Sanford, FL 32771°
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MEETING MINUTES
I. CALL TO ORDER / WELCOME
Meeting called to order by Mr. Eddie Cochran at 4:14 PM.
II. Roll Call
Present:
Eddie Cochran — Committee Member
Rose Washington — Committee Member
Charles Wright — Committee Member
Fritz Voltaire — Committee Member
Absent:
Lowman Oliver —
Committee Member
Thelisha Thomas
— Committee Member
Sylvester Wynn
— Committee Member
Staff:
Andrew Thomas
Olatunji Y. Oyewale
Capt. Raymond Irvin
III. Approval of the January 8, 2020 Meeting Minutes
IV.
Mrs. Washington made a motion to approve the January Meeting Minutes. Seconded
by Mr. Wright and carried unanimously by vote of the Committee as follows:
Thelisha Thomas
Absent
Sylvester Wynn
Absent
Eddie Cochran
Aye
Lowman Oliver
Absent
Rose Washington
Aye
Charles Wright
Aye
Fritz Voltaire
Aye
Action Item State Attorney National Conference on Preventing Crime May 27-29
Mr. Cochran informed the Committee that 16 students, 3 chaperones would attend the
conference with an approximate cost of $8,000. There is an additional cost of $1500 to
charter a bus. Mr. Thomas stated the dates are the May 27th through the 29th. The
students will stay over the 291h because the student activities take place in the evening.
Captain Irvin spoke more about transportation, chaperones and the budget for the trip.
Mr. Cochran explained how the conference ties into the MBK objective; "Social" -
Public Safety and Criminal Justice and "Emotional" - Mentoring Program. The
committee discussed the expectation of the students bringing back information from
the conference and to share and report to their peers.
Mr. Wright moved that the committee appropriate the funds for the State Attorney's
Conference on Preventing Crime. Which is scheduled for May 27th through the 29th
Which includes sixteen students and three chaperons. Seconded by Mrs. Washington.
and carried unanimously by vote of the Committee as follows:
Thelisha Thomas
Absent
Sylvester Wynn
Absent
Eddie Cochran
Aye
Lowman Oliver
Absent
Rose Washington
Aye
Charles Wright
Aye
Fritz Voltaire
Aye
V. Old Business
a. Share copy of updated action Plan / Presentation to City Commission
The committee was provided a copy of the Action Plan. Mr. Cochran informed the
committee that the item needed no action, just an update on the small edits that were
made previously. The committee decided to move the presentation to the Commission
to the month of March.
b. Update on Mentoring Program
Mr. Wright gave an update on the mentoring program. He discussed the need for 25
mentors for 100 youth. He discussed having information on the website — "MBK 100",
where volunteers can visit the landing page and get all the current information on
mentorship. Mr. Wright requested that the spread sheet be completed with mentor
recommendations.
c. Internship Program
Mr. Thomas stated he spoke with Robert Guy of the Young Men of Excellence and he
has identified three young men for the internships. He is looking into creating a stipend
for them to come on board. The internship will be assisting with the MBK activities,
the MBK agenda, to be the face of the MBK program and to be a part of the decision
making process in matters of MBK.
d. Job Fair (April)
Mr. Thomas discussed creating opportunities for employment and growth and
development for the young people. He has spoken with Career Source and they are on
board to assist MBK. He discussed having a workshop to prepare for job readiness to
include; dress for success, resume writing and how to conduct yourself in an interview.
VI. New Business
None
VII. Director's Report
Mr. Thomas stated that Thelisha Thomas and her team did do the surveys regarding
the mentorship at the MLK Day Festival and he looks forward to the feedback from
the surveys.
VIII. Public Comment
None
IX. Advisory Board Members Comments
Mrs. Washington made comments regarding her visit to the state capital. Mr. Wright
stated the next important piece is getting the calendar together and how the MBK can
be actively involved. He also stated that the shirts for the committee will be available
by March.
X. Adjourn
Meeting adjourned at 5:11 PM.
Chairman Eddie Cochran