TEEN
COURT ADVISORY BOARD MEETING MINUTES
MARCH 19, 2003
Present: Joyce
Barkel, Cindy vanderPeyl, Mark Geister,
Jennifer DeYoung, Duane Baker, Sarah Johnson,
Chanda Miller
Absent: Al
Rios (exc.), Nicole Bierema, Chelsea
Brown, Lee Hoeksema, Alice Holliman
I. Call to Order
- The meeting was called to order at 3:35.
II. Welcome/Introductions
- No introductions as no visitors present.
III. Approval of Minutes
- February minutes were accepted.
IV. Unfinished Business
- Chanda gave Program Coordinator’s report.
She is preparing files for next session.
- Next session is scheduled for March 26. This
is rescheduled from March 5, which was
canceled because it was a snow day.
- One of the cases scheduled is a Holland High
School student and Mark requested that that
case be held over to next session, as jurors
will be HHS students. Duane suggested that he
bring a group of Holland Christian jurors to
the 3/26 session to hear that case. He will
confirm if this is possible.
- Jennifer gave a brief explanation of the
CHOICE program. Jurors will be informed that
they can recommend a referral to CHOICE.
- We are expecting a response shortly from
Junior Welfare League regarding grant
application.
V. New Business
- Discussion was held regarding student
representatives on Board. Both current student
reps. will be graduating this year.
- Student jurors will be invited to the
Volunteer Banquet and will receive a t-shirt.
Mark will inform Joyce how many shirts are
needed and who will be attending the banquet.
VI. Announcements
- The next board meeting will be April 16,
2003 at 3:30, Third Floor Conference Room.
Please contact Joyce Barkel if you are unable
to attend (355-1324).
- Michigan Municipal League Youth Conference
will be held in Holland and Zeeland in
January.
- Welcome back, Chanda. We’re glad you’re
feeling better.
- Josh Wise (US Army) sends regards from Cuba.
VII. Adjournment
- Meeting adjourned at 4:05 P.M.