Meeting Summary
November 4

YGAB members met on Saturday, November 4, 2006 at the Drug Education Council office on Television Avenue, from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. Students were asked to introduce themselves to each other, finding out one fact about each other. Ms. Lisa Hirsch convened the meeting, welcoming everyone and explaining the goal of YGAB. She presented a short video on philanthropy, explaining the word’s meaning as well as for-profit and non-profit businesses.

Ms. Barbara Johnson, Clearing House Manager at the Drug Education Council, gave a short presentation on the services of the Council, giving literature to all students.

Ms. Janine Phillips distributed the 2007 Syllabus to the students and introduced the first task of grant making, taking a community needs assessment. Each student was asked to call several nonprofits from a list (that was emailed to them later) and ask the Director or Development Director five questions regarding community needs. A script was also provided for students to follow. They were also encouraged to ask the same five questions to community leaders and/or visit friendly neighborhoods to observe needs. Ms. Phillips asked them to bring their findings to the next meeting when they will collectively define an initiative for the year.

Service project: Ms. Hirsch asked students to bring an inexpensive, unwrapped gift for a child at the December meeting. YGAB will select a nonprofit that helps children and take gifts to them at another time.