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Minutes for Parks & Recreation Advocacy Subcommittee



Parks and Recreation Advocacy Subcommittee
Goodyear Loma Linda Community Room
420 E. Loma Linda Blvd
Goodyear, AZ 85338
Wednesday, May 18, 2022 4:00 p.m. Meeting Minutes
 
CALL TO ORDER

Chairman Wilson called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m.
 
ROLL CALL
Present:
Committee Member Sharolyn Hohman; Committee Member Gerald Wilson; Committee Member John Cox; Committee Member Jose Gonzales
Absent:
Committee Member Ted Ingalls
Staff Present:
Parks and Recreation Deputy Director David Seid; Parks and Recreation Administrative Assistant Jacque Bento do O'
 
PUBLIC COMMENTS

Before you begin to speak, identify yourself by clearly stating for the record, your name and address. This is the time for citizens who would like to address the Board on any non-agenda item within the jurisdiction of the Board. The Board will listen to comments, and may take any one of the following:
  • Respond to criticism.
  • Request that staff investigate and report on the matter.
  • Request that the matter be scheduled on a future agenda.
 
BUSINESS
 
1.
Vote to Appoint Chairman to the Parks and Recreation Advocacy Subcommittee

-Advocacy Subcommittee asked for chairman nominations.
-Committee Member Hohman nominated Committee Member Wilson.
 

MOTION BY Committee Member Sharolyn Hohman, SECONDED BY Committee Member John Cox to APPOINT Committee Member Wilson as the Chairman for the Parks and Recreation Advocacy Subcommittee. The motion carried by the following vote:

AYE:
Committee Member Sharolyn Hohman, Committee Member Gerald Wilson, Committee Member John Cox, Committee Member Jose Gonzales

Passed - Unanimously

 
2.
Discuss the Advocacy Subcommittee Goals with Newly Appointed Committee Members
-Collaboration with other Commissions
-Increase Outreach and Engagement at Goodyear Functions
-Develop and Establish a Social Media Presence for Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission

The Advocacy Subcommittee rekindled after approximately a one-year hiatus. New subcommittee members were voted in at the April 20th Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission meeting.

Committee members discussed various ways of advocating, raising awareness and community involvement.
-One goal is to promote Parks & Recreation and Arts & Culture events, assist to get the word out.
-Can be as simple as talking to people, attending events, volunteering, and if interested can set up a booth.
- Sharing on the various social media platforms.
-Committee Member Hohman stated she would like to see the collaboration goal ignited. To collaborate with other commissions, communicate, share ideas, and help advocate for each other.
-Committee members agreed to discuss the Advocacy Subcommittee goals in further detail at the next Advocacy Subcommittee meeting.
-Chairman Wilson informed that Kelsi Kiper emails updates of Arts & Culture events. If committee members want to be added to the list, let Jacque know.
 
3.
Discuss Advocacy for City of Goodyear Master Plan

Committee Members discussed ways of advocating for the City of Goodyear Master Plan.
-Attend master plan meetings whenever possible.
-Hand out cards to the public, encourage the public to attend meetings, and reach out to as many audiences possible.
-Committee members will research Master Plan website for further information, upcoming meeting dates and will report out at the next Advocacy Subcommittee.
Website: GoodyearGamePlan.com
 
INFORMATION ITEMS
Comments, Commendations, Report on Current Events and Presentations by Board, Commission or Committee Members, staff or members of the public. The members may not propose, discuss, deliberate or take any legal action on the information presented pursuant to A.R.S. § 38-431.02.

Nothing to report.
 
NEXT MEETING

Committee Members all agreed on next meeting to be July 20, 2022, at 5:00 p.m., location to be determined.
 
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to discuss, Chairman Wilson adjourned the meeting at 5:54 p.m.

Respectfully Submitted by:

 

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Jacque Bento do O', Administrative Assistant


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Gerald Wilson, Chairman


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