Human Services & Recreation Department Pasadena Youth Council Recommendation to Increase Pasadena Youth Council Membership from an advisory body of 20 youth to and advisory body of 30 youth

Human Services & Recreation Department Key Aspects of Membership Increase  Ensure greater diversity of Pasadena youth in membership  Maintain and assist the implementation of the Pasadena Youth Council Work Plan  Improve collaboration with other Pasadena youth- based organizations and agencies  Continue to build stronger youth civic engagement  Create a wider range of networking activities 2

Human Services & Recreation Department Membership Recruitment Recruitment begins October 2013 New membership begins January 2014 Distribution of flyers, posters and applications will be placed at:  Public high schools and middle schools  Private and Charter schools  La Pintoresca Teen Education Center  Local youth agencies 3

Human Services & Recreation Department Key Focus Issues Youth Council has identified two key issue areas to focus on as identified in the 2012 Needs Assessment Bullying Teen Obesity 4

Human Services & Recreation Department Pasadena Youth Council Is Involvement:  Volunteer opportunities Consultation:  Advisory groups Representation:  Participating in ongoing municipal work Shared Leadership:  Goals and outcomes 5

Human Services & Recreation Department Past Pasadena Youth Council Events, Forums and Service Proclamation on Bullying Annual Networking Event Mayor’s Tree Lighting Stamp Out For Hunger Tree Planting Operation Gobble Community Meeting  City/School Work Plan 6

Human Services & Recreation Department Questions 7