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advising that eleven (11) applications had been received in the Youth Category. Commissioners were advised by Ms. Hopkins that the total of funds requested from the eleven (11) applications was $78,349.00, and that $40,000 has been allocated in the FY2015/16 Operating Budget for the Youth category of the Community Grant Program, with an additional $10,454.31 of unspent funds from FY 2014/15 also being available. It was also noted that five (5) out of thirteen (13) of Youth Commissioners in the tentative voting process on ZoomGrants. The meeting was opened for presentations from agencies requesting funding. Cheza Nami Foundation, Inc. - Youth Diversity Summer Camp-Pleasanton 2015, Catherine Ndunqu-Case and Heather 77727 Pleasanton Unified School District—discussed with the Commission the population diversity in Pleasanton and the need to prepare youth for cultural changes. Ms. Case provided information about the program which will provide leadership through an interactive week of providing African cultural performances and visual arts. Heather commented on the School District wide program that will introduce activities and diversity to students. Commissioner Rigl asked about the cost per student to participate and what the requested funds would be used for. He was advised that the program would provide students with a deeper understanding of cultural diversity and funds would allow for purchasing needed materials. Commissioner Lo was provided information on how low-income students would be selected for the program. Commissioner Ambrosiewicz discussed with the agency representatives advertising to be done for the program and why the program would only be available to 30 low-income students. He was advised that Chez Nami hopes to reach out to low-income students that are unable to access other programs. This 5-day summer camp will be offered at Amador Valley High School and the School District hopes the program can be expanded in the future. Commissioner Chew was advised that if additional funding becomes available, the program could be opened up for other youth. Commissioner Pearce questioned whether this program would be advertised as being available only for low-income youth. He was advised that this would not be the case, however the funding being requested from the Youth Commission would be designated only for the low-income. Commissioner Ambrosiewicz felt it was important not to offend low- income students by insensitive advertising. Chairperson Sinha opened the meeting for presentations from requested agencies. Partners Fore Golf, Inc. —The First Tee's National School Program, Laura Hadley— Ms. Hadley discussed the program and advised that about The First Tee Nine Core Values. The Youth Commission Minutes November 13,2013 Page 3