Meeting Minutes
December 5, 2010
Tween Council met at 6 o’clock. They discussed the Carnival Grant and reviewed the grant application. They did not get it all filled out.
Co-president Michael Smith gave advice to the newer grant writers. His suggestions included reviewing their application many times and putting their presentation as a priority. Presentation suggestions included costumes and including a PowerPoint.
The theme for this summer reading program is Picture This: Back to the Books.
Summer reading programs were discussed. Teen summer reading programs are held on Tuesdays at one. The eight ideas included:
Avatar in 3-D
Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs (Movie/Book discussion)
Movie Maker Program
Movie Themed Scavenger Hunt
Mad Tea Party (Alice in Wonderland)
Henna tattoos/ Bollywood movie
Narnia Medieval Society session
Special Effects Program
Special Programs include the Yule Ball, a murder mystery, and free yoga classes with Stacey Nelson.
A pool party is planned at the end of the summer for all the participants and family.
The Tween council left at 7. The Teen council then discussed the grant for the summer reading program. Teen Council was assigned to find one important fact about why it is important to read during the summer. Some helpful resources to find these statistics are the Indiana State Library and researching grant statistics for summer reading.
It was brought to attention that statistics of Mooresville High School’s dropping literacy scores should be removed from the grant since they have not improved as a result of this program.
One person was assigned to be in charge of each program. They will assist in planning, take attendance, and possibly do a survey at their assigned program. This will increase youth leadership in the summer reading program.
Prizes were discussed. Ideas for VIP Pass prizes include a smaller version of the iPad, Kindle/Nook, Netbook, iPod, or an Xbox Slim. Newegg.com was suggested as a cheaper source for electronics.
Five levels of prizes will be included in the summer reading program. One level may include a shoe keychain.
Tuesday, January 4, 2011
November Minutes
I apologize for my tardiness! I will try to be more puntual! Been a crazy year!
Teen Council Meeting Minutes
November 7, 2010
-Megan and Suzanne presented the idea to split Teen Council into 2 groups. The younger group would meet at 6 and would be joined by the older members at 6:30 to eat pizza and share ideas. The younger section would leave at 7 leaving the older group to meet until 7:30.
-Younger group would work on Carnival Grant and older group would work on teen summer reading grant.
-Passed by unanimous vote. The two groups are now called Tween Council and Teen Council.
-Yule Ball was discussed.
-Summer Reading theme decided. The name decided upon was Picture This: Back to the Books. It will be based on films and books such as Harry Potter, Alice in Wonderland etc.
Teen Council Meeting Minutes
November 7, 2010
-Megan and Suzanne presented the idea to split Teen Council into 2 groups. The younger group would meet at 6 and would be joined by the older members at 6:30 to eat pizza and share ideas. The younger section would leave at 7 leaving the older group to meet until 7:30.
-Younger group would work on Carnival Grant and older group would work on teen summer reading grant.
-Passed by unanimous vote. The two groups are now called Tween Council and Teen Council.
-Yule Ball was discussed.
-Summer Reading theme decided. The name decided upon was Picture This: Back to the Books. It will be based on films and books such as Harry Potter, Alice in Wonderland etc.
Sunday, October 10, 2010
October Meeting Minutes
The second meeting of Fall 2010 Council was held October 5, 2010 from 6:00-7:00 PM at the Mooresville Public Library. Dominos Pizza was served.
In attendance:
Library Representative Meghan Adams and Suzanne Walker
Sarah Brown Anastacia Jensen Tyann Miller
Kyle Casteel Luke Jensen Caleb Miller
Abby Felder Emily Kirk Cecily Parell
Catherine Freer Elijah Miller Danielle Ross
Hanna Seyerle Keegan Seyerle Michael Smith
Molly Whitley Brandon Thiede Jeff Browne
Michael Smith was promoted from Vice President to Co-President with Anastacia Jensen. Sarah Brown remained scribe and Kyle Casteel remained 2nd scribe.
Minutes from the last meeting were passed out. Meeting minutes will be posted on the blog.
Suzanne submitted the report for the 2010 Teen Summer Reading Program (TSRP). This closes last year’s grant cycle.
Meghan gave a teen program update.
o The Mystery Dinner will be held next Saturday, October 9th. Attendees are to arrive a little before 6, and should let Meghan know ahead of time if they will be late. They should dress to their character. Hors devours will be served. The theme is Clue. It is currently full with a waiting list.
o College Funding Night will be held Thursday, November 18th, from 7:00-8:15 PM in the Community Room. This program is geared toward juniors and seniors. Parents are advised to attend as well. This program is aimed to help students nearing college explore funding options.
Suzanne gave an update on teen programs as well.
o The theme for this year’s Fall Reading Program is Teen’s Read. It has changed from last year. This year you must read nine books of at least 100 pages in length. Forms were passed out. Each completed form will be entered in a drawing to win an iPod. Logging will begin October 18th , the beginning of Teen Read week. It was brought to attention that we should get these forms out to the middle school and high school. Suzanne has already sent a form to a high school teacher.
o The RPG lock-in will be held November 12th. This year it is open to everyone and every genre of RPG. This year the lock-in will include Zombie Apocalypse, Steam Punk, and classic role playing. You do not have to know how to role play to attend. The planning meeting will be October 19th. If you plan, you will not be playing.
Our three goals for this year, to recap, are letter writing for free stuff, making a video to promote the library/TSRP, and writing one YAR grant for TSRP. We split into three committees to divide these tasks. Bold type indicates leader.
Letter Writing: Meghan, Kyle, Molly, Emily, Abby, Cecily, Danielle, and Elijah
Grant Writing: Sarah, Anastacia, Michael, and Catherine
Video Making: Suzanne, Keegan, Hanna, Caleb, Tyann, Luke, Brandon, and Jeff
The letter writing committee developed a list of businesses to send letters. They divided who would write to which company.
The grant writing committee wanted to replace the summer reading program theme “You are Here.” They presented a new theme, “A Whole New World.” They also divided up what parts of the grant each person would work on.
The video making group is going to enter a video into a contest using the theme “You are Here.” They plan to have people take pictures of themselves where they read with a red arrow (which they made) pointing to them.
The next Abstract will focus on the online presence of the library including YouTube, blogs, and Facebook.
The next teen council meeting will be held November 2nd. Suzanne is possibly going to buy the game “Werewolves of Wizard’s Manor.” It teaches role playing and is a fun game. Another game possibility is “Munchkin.” We will also watch the library video which promotes getting a library card. A question was brought to the table. Can we sell copies of the video under parodies for a fundraiser? We will decide on the theme for the 2010 TSRP and look at the catalogue for prizes. Applications need to be turned in!
In attendance:
Library Representative Meghan Adams and Suzanne Walker
Sarah Brown Anastacia Jensen Tyann Miller
Kyle Casteel Luke Jensen Caleb Miller
Abby Felder Emily Kirk Cecily Parell
Catherine Freer Elijah Miller Danielle Ross
Hanna Seyerle Keegan Seyerle Michael Smith
Molly Whitley Brandon Thiede Jeff Browne
Michael Smith was promoted from Vice President to Co-President with Anastacia Jensen. Sarah Brown remained scribe and Kyle Casteel remained 2nd scribe.
Minutes from the last meeting were passed out. Meeting minutes will be posted on the blog.
Suzanne submitted the report for the 2010 Teen Summer Reading Program (TSRP). This closes last year’s grant cycle.
Meghan gave a teen program update.
o The Mystery Dinner will be held next Saturday, October 9th. Attendees are to arrive a little before 6, and should let Meghan know ahead of time if they will be late. They should dress to their character. Hors devours will be served. The theme is Clue. It is currently full with a waiting list.
o College Funding Night will be held Thursday, November 18th, from 7:00-8:15 PM in the Community Room. This program is geared toward juniors and seniors. Parents are advised to attend as well. This program is aimed to help students nearing college explore funding options.
Suzanne gave an update on teen programs as well.
o The theme for this year’s Fall Reading Program is Teen’s Read. It has changed from last year. This year you must read nine books of at least 100 pages in length. Forms were passed out. Each completed form will be entered in a drawing to win an iPod. Logging will begin October 18th , the beginning of Teen Read week. It was brought to attention that we should get these forms out to the middle school and high school. Suzanne has already sent a form to a high school teacher.
o The RPG lock-in will be held November 12th. This year it is open to everyone and every genre of RPG. This year the lock-in will include Zombie Apocalypse, Steam Punk, and classic role playing. You do not have to know how to role play to attend. The planning meeting will be October 19th. If you plan, you will not be playing.
Our three goals for this year, to recap, are letter writing for free stuff, making a video to promote the library/TSRP, and writing one YAR grant for TSRP. We split into three committees to divide these tasks. Bold type indicates leader.
Letter Writing: Meghan, Kyle, Molly, Emily, Abby, Cecily, Danielle, and Elijah
Grant Writing: Sarah, Anastacia, Michael, and Catherine
Video Making: Suzanne, Keegan, Hanna, Caleb, Tyann, Luke, Brandon, and Jeff
The letter writing committee developed a list of businesses to send letters. They divided who would write to which company.
The grant writing committee wanted to replace the summer reading program theme “You are Here.” They presented a new theme, “A Whole New World.” They also divided up what parts of the grant each person would work on.
The video making group is going to enter a video into a contest using the theme “You are Here.” They plan to have people take pictures of themselves where they read with a red arrow (which they made) pointing to them.
The next Abstract will focus on the online presence of the library including YouTube, blogs, and Facebook.
The next teen council meeting will be held November 2nd. Suzanne is possibly going to buy the game “Werewolves of Wizard’s Manor.” It teaches role playing and is a fun game. Another game possibility is “Munchkin.” We will also watch the library video which promotes getting a library card. A question was brought to the table. Can we sell copies of the video under parodies for a fundraiser? We will decide on the theme for the 2010 TSRP and look at the catalogue for prizes. Applications need to be turned in!
Tuesday, September 7, 2010
Teen Council 2010-2011 - First Meeting
The first meeting of Fall 2010 Teen Council was held tonight from 6:00-7:00 PM at the Mooresville Public Library. Pizza from library supporter, Dominos Pizza, was served.
In attendance were:
Library Representatives Meghan Adams and Suzanne Walker
Keegan S.
Hanna S.
Molly W.
Anastacia J.
Taylor C.
Emily K.
Montana R. (Jr. Member)
Caleb M.
Tyann M.
Elijah M.
Danielle
Catherine F.
Abby
Abby F.
Luke J.
Hannah H.
Kyle C.
Michael S.
Elections were held and the following were elected into an officer's position:
Anastacia J. / Michael S. / Sarah B. (in absentia) / Kyle C.
Suzanne went over the importance of paying attention during the meeting, not talking unless it is your turn, and how to find out when meetings are. You must attend at least 3 meetings this semester or you cannot continue in Teen Council in the Spring. You might want to think about getting a folder or a notebook dedicated to Teen Council to bring with you to meetings. Meetings are posted on the library's website at http://www.mooresvillelib.org/ (click on Calendar). Meetings are usually the first Tuesday of every month from 6:00-7:00 PM. Pizza is served at every meeting.
We have 3 goals for this year: Plan our 2011 Teen Summer Reading Program / Write Letters to Businesses to get free stuff for our 2011 Teen Summer Reading Program (TSRP) / Make a Video to promote the library and the TSRP.
Staying Connected:
o Email. You must have an email address THAT YOU CHECK to be a member of Teen Council. This is our primary method of communication mainly because not all parents allow their child to access Facebook.
o Facebook – befriend Suzanne Walker and get invited to the MPL Teen Council Group. We will also communicate via Facebook.
o Blog: http://mooresvilleteens.blogspot.com. The Scribe will be responsible for putting our minutes on the blog. You are responsible for reviewing them.
o Twitter – we will not be using Twitter this year.
We did a Team Building activity and then opened the floor to discussion on ways to improve the library and programs to do for teens. Here were some program ideas:
Dance Parties
Dance Offs
Fashion Show
Talent Show
Trash Bag Fashion Show
Wrestling Program
And the suggestion that got the most discussion was having some great Harry Potter programs to celebrate the final two movies. We've settled on having a Yule Ball for middle school and high school students around January 21st and some kind of Harry Potter Festival in July open to all ages. More on these programs later.
It was also brought up that the library should have a YouTube Channel and that the library should blog. Meghan and Suzanne stated that the library already does all those things and it was suggested that the library advertise that fact more. We also discussed changing the colors of the Abstract.
We then did a team building exercise and then split up into two groups...One group focused on writing letters to business asking them for donations for our TSRP and the other group focused on finishing our final report for YAR for the TSRP from this past summer.
Ideas for things to ask businesses for are:
Books from 1/2 priced books
iPod
Netbook
Nintendo
Old School Nintendo Package
Camera
Computer
Cell Phone
Starbucks Gift Card
Borders Gift Card
Half Price Books Gift Card
Chinese Food Catering
Silly Bandz
iTunes Gift Cards
These minutes were recorded by Suzanne Walker
In attendance were:
Library Representatives Meghan Adams and Suzanne Walker
Keegan S.
Hanna S.
Molly W.
Anastacia J.
Taylor C.
Emily K.
Montana R. (Jr. Member)
Caleb M.
Tyann M.
Elijah M.
Danielle
Catherine F.
Abby
Abby F.
Luke J.
Hannah H.
Kyle C.
Michael S.
Elections were held and the following were elected into an officer's position:
Anastacia J. / Michael S. / Sarah B. (in absentia) / Kyle C.
Suzanne went over the importance of paying attention during the meeting, not talking unless it is your turn, and how to find out when meetings are. You must attend at least 3 meetings this semester or you cannot continue in Teen Council in the Spring. You might want to think about getting a folder or a notebook dedicated to Teen Council to bring with you to meetings. Meetings are posted on the library's website at http://www.mooresvillelib.org/ (click on Calendar). Meetings are usually the first Tuesday of every month from 6:00-7:00 PM. Pizza is served at every meeting.
We have 3 goals for this year: Plan our 2011 Teen Summer Reading Program / Write Letters to Businesses to get free stuff for our 2011 Teen Summer Reading Program (TSRP) / Make a Video to promote the library and the TSRP.
Staying Connected:
o Email. You must have an email address THAT YOU CHECK to be a member of Teen Council. This is our primary method of communication mainly because not all parents allow their child to access Facebook.
o Facebook – befriend Suzanne Walker and get invited to the MPL Teen Council Group. We will also communicate via Facebook.
o Blog: http://mooresvilleteens.blogspot.com. The Scribe will be responsible for putting our minutes on the blog. You are responsible for reviewing them.
o Twitter – we will not be using Twitter this year.
We did a Team Building activity and then opened the floor to discussion on ways to improve the library and programs to do for teens. Here were some program ideas:
Dance Parties
Dance Offs
Fashion Show
Talent Show
Trash Bag Fashion Show
Wrestling Program
And the suggestion that got the most discussion was having some great Harry Potter programs to celebrate the final two movies. We've settled on having a Yule Ball for middle school and high school students around January 21st and some kind of Harry Potter Festival in July open to all ages. More on these programs later.
It was also brought up that the library should have a YouTube Channel and that the library should blog. Meghan and Suzanne stated that the library already does all those things and it was suggested that the library advertise that fact more. We also discussed changing the colors of the Abstract.
We then did a team building exercise and then split up into two groups...One group focused on writing letters to business asking them for donations for our TSRP and the other group focused on finishing our final report for YAR for the TSRP from this past summer.
Ideas for things to ask businesses for are:
Books from 1/2 priced books
iPod
Netbook
Nintendo
Old School Nintendo Package
Camera
Computer
Cell Phone
Starbucks Gift Card
Borders Gift Card
Half Price Books Gift Card
Chinese Food Catering
Silly Bandz
iTunes Gift Cards
These minutes were recorded by Suzanne Walker
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
October 6 Meeting Notes
Attendence: Meghan Adams, Sarah Brown, Taylor Childs, Kevin Clause, Dakota Gibson, Cecily Parell, and Michael Smith were absent. We have one new member, Kaitlyn Thiede. The Council is now locked, meaning that no new members can join.As Michael was Absent, Anastacia was tonight's acting President.
- Harry Potter Pizza Discussion:A display has been placed in the YAZ, and flyers will be distributed to MHS for this event. We have tentatively rescheduled to Monday Oct. 19, due to expected poor turn out if the event were on the Friday of Fall Break.Unfortunately, Monday will not work. We need to decide between Tuesday and Wednesday. It is noted that many churches meet on wednesday nights. Thoughts?
- Book Choice for Teen Book Club & Suzanne's reply for Invisible Monsters:
We cannot justify choosing such a graphic book as Invisible Monsters for a Teen Book Club, so our runner up, 13 Reasons Why by Jay Asher, is now the pick. The book for October is Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen, and November is The Absolutely True Diary of a Part Time Indian, by Sherman Alexie.
- Teen Coucncil Tee-Shirts:At the next meeting (November 3rd), members may submit designs for our Teen Council Tee Shirts. We voted to make them Tshirts as oppossed to long sleeved shirts.
- As Meghan was absent, we could not recieve updates from her.
- Great Pumpkin Fest:This event will be on Saturday, Oct. 24. It is a Friends of The Library fundraiser. We need people to rent booths to sell items, as well as 4+ Teen Council Members to volunteer to run the Children's Area. Members may also donate baked goods for the sale. It was noted that these funds could be allegated to negate the individual members paying for the Tshirts. Eric Frandsen's band will be preforming.
- Spring Programing/Teen Tech Week.Teen Tech Week is in March. We will view Book Trailers at our next meeting, and possibly make some to be aired at MHS during TTW.
- Issues from the Floor:
Suzanne: United Way called about the Youth Leadership Initiatives. Applicants who are selected would attend a Youth Leadership camp and be paired with an organization wishing to have a youth representitive on their board. Anyone interested should e-mail Suzanne.
Kyle: Meeting off base? The idea came up while Molly and I were at dinner. I thought it would be refreshing to meet somewhere other than the Children's Room sometimes. Hong Kong was suggested and approved by the group due to it's closeness and relative privacy. Members would of course have to pay for their own dinner. Suzane suggested this be an end-of-the-year meeting.
Suzanne: The Jazz from The Yaz. We voted to change the name to "The Abstract". This was unanimously approved by present members, and President Smith was telephoned to confirm. He approved. The next issue will run as The Abstract. It was noted that this coincides with our "new look".
- Removing Books from The YAZ:The Council removed a number of old, unread books from the Young Adult Zone.
Post with questions and comments, as always.
-Kyle Casteel, Scribe
- Harry Potter Pizza Discussion:A display has been placed in the YAZ, and flyers will be distributed to MHS for this event. We have tentatively rescheduled to Monday Oct. 19, due to expected poor turn out if the event were on the Friday of Fall Break.Unfortunately, Monday will not work. We need to decide between Tuesday and Wednesday. It is noted that many churches meet on wednesday nights. Thoughts?
- Book Choice for Teen Book Club & Suzanne's reply for Invisible Monsters:
We cannot justify choosing such a graphic book as Invisible Monsters for a Teen Book Club, so our runner up, 13 Reasons Why by Jay Asher, is now the pick. The book for October is Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen, and November is The Absolutely True Diary of a Part Time Indian, by Sherman Alexie.
- Teen Coucncil Tee-Shirts:At the next meeting (November 3rd), members may submit designs for our Teen Council Tee Shirts. We voted to make them Tshirts as oppossed to long sleeved shirts.
- As Meghan was absent, we could not recieve updates from her.
- Great Pumpkin Fest:This event will be on Saturday, Oct. 24. It is a Friends of The Library fundraiser. We need people to rent booths to sell items, as well as 4+ Teen Council Members to volunteer to run the Children's Area. Members may also donate baked goods for the sale. It was noted that these funds could be allegated to negate the individual members paying for the Tshirts. Eric Frandsen's band will be preforming.
- Spring Programing/Teen Tech Week.Teen Tech Week is in March. We will view Book Trailers at our next meeting, and possibly make some to be aired at MHS during TTW.
- Issues from the Floor:
Suzanne: United Way called about the Youth Leadership Initiatives. Applicants who are selected would attend a Youth Leadership camp and be paired with an organization wishing to have a youth representitive on their board. Anyone interested should e-mail Suzanne.
Kyle: Meeting off base? The idea came up while Molly and I were at dinner. I thought it would be refreshing to meet somewhere other than the Children's Room sometimes. Hong Kong was suggested and approved by the group due to it's closeness and relative privacy. Members would of course have to pay for their own dinner. Suzane suggested this be an end-of-the-year meeting.
Suzanne: The Jazz from The Yaz. We voted to change the name to "The Abstract". This was unanimously approved by present members, and President Smith was telephoned to confirm. He approved. The next issue will run as The Abstract. It was noted that this coincides with our "new look".
- Removing Books from The YAZ:The Council removed a number of old, unread books from the Young Adult Zone.
Post with questions and comments, as always.
-Kyle Casteel, Scribe
Thursday, October 1, 2009
Teen Book Club Book Choice
Our next book for book club is 13 Reasons Why. I just can't justify doing Invisible Monsters at this time.
Suzanne
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
Roster for 2009-2010
Teen Council 2009-2010:
Adult Administators:
Suzanne Walker
Meghan Adams
Officers:
President: Michael Smith
Vice President: Anastacia Jensen
Scribe: Kyle Casteel
Second Scribe: Sarah Brown
Senatus Omino (General Council):
Taylor Childs
Kevin Clause
Abby Felder
Emily Kirk
Dakota Gibson
Luke Jensen
Cecily Parell
Caleb Taylor
Kaitlyn Thiede
Molly Whitley
Adult Administators:
Suzanne Walker
Meghan Adams
Officers:
President: Michael Smith
Vice President: Anastacia Jensen
Scribe: Kyle Casteel
Second Scribe: Sarah Brown
Senatus Omino (General Council):
Taylor Childs
Kevin Clause
Abby Felder
Emily Kirk
Dakota Gibson
Luke Jensen
Cecily Parell
Caleb Taylor
Kaitlyn Thiede
Molly Whitley
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