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~~~` ~~~~s COMMUNITY RELATIONS NOVEMBER 23, 2009
Henry Davis, Chairperson, Community Relations Committee called the meeting to order
at 5:30 p.m.
Committee Members Present: David Varner, Ann Puzzello
Other Councilmember's Present: Al "Buddy" Kirsits, Tim Rouse, Oliver Davis
Other's Present: Mikki Dobski, Gary Gilot, Mayor Luecke, Gary Brown, Marvin Curtis,
Felecia Gonderzick, Dave Blodgett
Agenda: Update -Young Professionals Network
New Art Program -Charles Black &MLK Center
Community Relations Committee Chairperson Henry Davis said he felt it was a good
idea to update the Council regarding the ongoing status of two Council outreach
initiatives in the community. Henry said the initiatives hopefully would get people
involved, especially youth in productive community efforts. Gary Brown from Memorial
Hospital outlined the Memorial sponsored leadership development program designed to
identify and involve young professionals for civic and charitable service on Boards. The
program itself consisted of leadership training one night a week for 12 weeks from 5:30
to 8:00. He said this effort had been joined by the collaborative support of Notre Dame,
IUSB, Bethel College, the Chamber and Memorial. It is geared to involving and
developing 18-40 year olds. The art programs at Charles Black and MLK Centers is
sponsored by IUSB in the form of funding as well as program development.- Twenty
neighborhood youngsters are presently painting a mural at the MLK Center. Thirty
youngsters were presently participating in a song and dance program as well. Several
children were present to describe their efforts. Various Councilmember's present praised
Councilmember Davis' initiatives. Councilmember Rouse suggested the next CDBG
budget support these types of projects.
There being no further business to come before the Committee at this time, Chairperson
Henry Davis adjourned the meeting at 6:04 p.m.
Community Relations Committee