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Commissioner Cloud discussed the basic categories of the Developmental Assets, and Ms. Hopkins advised that the program engages youth and adults in modeling, teaching, and celebrating healthy youth and adults in the community and informs the general public on why the 40 Developmental Assets are important to families. Partners Fore Golf, Inc., dba The First Tee of the Tri- Valley - Dan McKegney The Commission was advised that this program would provide Life Skills Experience to teach youth between the ages of 7 -17 about life changing values. It would translate skills learned from golf to everyday life experiences such as confidence, courtesy, respect, sportsmanship, etc. Funds requested would be used to provide instruction and golf facility access costs. Ambrose D. Regalia, VFW Post 6298 - Larry Jackson and Dave Hamm Mr. Jackson advised that this program provides equipment for youth in under - privileged and low - income families. The funds requested would be used to purchase safety equipment to allow Pleasanton youth to participate in sports. Last year the VFW provided support to over 500 Pleasanton youth. Commissioner Borchers questioned how youth needs were determined and the criteria used to select participants in the program. Commissioner Malindzak also had concerns regarding how the VFW allocated the requested funds. Commissioner Matsune discussed the possibility of the VFW accepting donated staff time for the program. Chairperson Hall closed the Public Hearing. Commissioners reviewed all of the applications, considered the funding recommendations and comments made by staff, and agreed to review each application individually and make a funding recommendation. Ambrose D. Regalia, VFW Post 6298 - Post Youth Activities for Pleasanton's Underprivileged /Low Income -. All Commissioners agreed to recommend full funding for this application for the requested arnount of $2,500. Axis Community Health - Teen Drug and Alcohol Program Enhancement - All Commissioners agreed to recommend full funding of $4,950 for this program. Commissioner Cloud originally indicated $4,000, but agreed to change his recommendation to full funding. Easter Seals Bay Area - Kaleidoscope After School Program - All Commissioners agreed to recommend full funding in the amount of $7,500 for this application. Tri - Valley YMCA - Families in Transition - Commissioners agreed to recommend full funding in the amount of $7,500 for this application. Tri - Valley YMCA - Youth & Government Model Legislature and Court - Commissioners could not come to consensus regarding the funding level for this application. A motion was made by Youth Commission Minutes March 2, 2011 Page 4