Youth Services Committee Meeting
Harwich Youth Services
728 Main Street
Harwich, MA 02645
MEETING MINUTES
Monday, November 28, 2016 5:45 p.m. Albro House, Harwich
Followed by annual report to the Board of Selectmen
In attendance: Sheila House, Julia Eldredge, Brooke Canada, Jim Hartley
- Meeting called to order at 6:07 p.m.
- Approved minutes of the October meeting. Julia E. moved, Brooke seconded.
- Youth Counselors Report-
- My Choice Matters Parenting to Prevent Substance Abuse Summit on November 20th was attended to full capacity. Keynote speaker was Dr. Ruth Potee, who spoke about what makes young people vulnerable to substance abuse/addiction and then parents went to one of 3 different workshops, depending on the age of their child.
- Sheila attended the annual Leadership Lock-In on Friday November 18th at MRHS. Students, including Peer Leaders, began developing a marketing campaign for the school with the mission of creating a more inclusive, loving and supportive school environment.
- “Junior Ed” enrichment classes for 8th graders. Sheila will meet with Brooke, Deborah Hemeon and hopefully a few kids, to talk about ideas for classes
- Viewing of the film SCREENAGERS will be moved to Wednesday march 22nd because of time shortage in planning.
- Meeting adjourned at 6:30 p.m.
Next meeting is Monday, December 19th at 5:00 p.m. Albro House
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