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Commissioner Pearce asked about funding received for the programs from the Civic Arts Commission. Ms. Bridges provided information and advised that adjustments to the program would need to be made should funding not be received. Commissioner Chew questioned whether the Cheza Nami program had been presented in all of the middle schools and how many schools the symphony had been to. Ms. Case provided information about two sisters that had participated in a Cheza Nami Diversity Camp and how the camp fills a gap and provides an opportunity for students receive enrichment and a free lunch. She asked the Commission to consider the community at large when making their funding recommendations. Kelly O'Lague Dulka, Tri-Valley YMCA/Allowing Kids with Special Needs to Thrive a t Y-Camp / Focusing on the Whole' Child Social Emotional Learning / Inspiring-Future Careers with STEM Activities — discussed social and emotional learning programs that touch social skills and the need to address issues early so children are not struggling with these problems. Ms. Dulka provided information about the Y-Camp program for children with special needs and the After School programs that are provided by the YMCA for low-income families. Commissioner Allari discussed the Whole Child Program with Ms. Dulka who also provided information on where the program is provided and how the funding would be used. Commissioner Shotland questioned about programs being only for children or whether parents could participate. Jessie Wathen, Tri-Valley Haven / Anti-Bullying Project / Healthy Relationships Program — commented on the Healthy Relationships program being provided in 7th and 9th grade students and provided information about the focus of the program. Ms. Wathen then provided information about Anti-Bullying program. She advised that all programs are age appropriate and the Tri- Valley haven has received good feedback from both high and middle school students. Commissioner Allari discussed with Ms. Wathen having the Anti-Bullying program work into the Unity Week Program that this Commission is working on. Chairperson Rigl closed the meeting for presentations at 7:18 p.m. and a 10-minute break was taken. On resuming the meeting the Commission received a revised request from Center for Community Dispute Settlement reducing their funding request from $1,500 to $300. Commissioners agreed to conduct a roundtable allocation for each of the funding requests and total the average for each to determine their overall total. After reviewing all requests it was determined many modifications needed to be made. Youth Commission Minutes March 8,2017 Page 5