Assets Committee Meeting Notes
12/13/07

Wellness Committee Update/Wellness Week:  Brian Donohue updated the Assets Committee on the activities of the Wellness Committee.  A number of staff members participated in the Eat Well, Live Well Challenge.  Wellness Night plans were discussed.  The Wellness Committee is looking for students to host an American Heart Association fundraiser (Jump/Hoops for Heart).  Chris Carosa said youth groups and scouts may be willing to volunteer in this effort.  The Assets Committee will host a booth at Family Fun Night.  The Food Advisory Committee is a new committee charged with looking at the nutritional value of our school lunch program.  Contact Lance Seeber, Director of Food Service, if you are interested in participating.

Youth Boxing:  Board of Education member, Shawn Krest, introduced a Youth Boxing proposal.  A number of students are becoming interested in the sport of boxing.  Youth boxing emphasizes fitness and technique.  This would not be a traveling interscholastic team, but participants could attend local tournaments.  Should a group like this be initiated, a location would be needed, as well as equipment, instructors/trainers, insurance/legal requirements and grants to support funding.  A number of students attended the meeting to attest to their interest in promoting a youth boxing program in our community.  Socialization was brought up as another key factor in why kids want to box. 

Requests for Funding:  Brad Templeton, Enrichment Specialist, gave an update on Community Youth Court.  $17,940 total in funding is needed.  The group is asking for $500 annually from the Assets Committee.  This money would be used for training.  The PTA asked for funding to bring in guest speaker, former athlete and addict, Dan Davis, to speak to the Middle and High School students during Wellness Week.  The cost of the program is $1000.  Chris Gephart, Youth Services Coordinator, said a subcommittee is being formed to review the overwhelming requests for funding that are coming to the Assets Committee. 

Open Forum:  Mendon Supervisor, Ian Mc Nabb, suggested a Communitywide Wellness Initiative be developed to identify opportunities for kids and adults to participate in athletics and wellness activities together.  Honeoye Falls Mayor, Rick Milne, says all municipalities and the schools need to sit down and talk about our plans for the future, to best coordinate our efforts and potentially incorporate some funding into the town/village budgets.