OYC Meeting Minutes 08/11/17
WELCOME
Apologies:- Nathan R., Branden G., Katie R., Eden W., Khadija A.,
Amber started off the meeting with the ‘Guess the Councillor’ Game.
TAMESIDE, OLDHAM AND GLOSSOP (TOG) MIND
Nicola from TOG Mind to talk to us about how TOG Mind could work closer with the OYC
Oldham Youth Council More to gage what support young people needed, but first gave an overview on what the work TOG Mind (Based in Medtia Place) does. Nicola brought up how some members of the TOG Mind team came to the team to help them on a board. Alex, Melissa, Jess, Shariq and Nathan had put their names down for this board. After explaining pilot schemes, it was asked for Nicola to return to a meeting and give feedback about TOGM pilots.
PARTICIPATION CHARTER
Amber gave the draft Participation Charter to the Youth Council that was drafted up by Jodie Barber for the organisation in Oldham that want to work with young people. After small discussions, the youth council gave their thoughts and opinions on the first draft back to Amber. After nitpicking at the draft, the Youth Council had created notes for another draft. It was also taken upon decision to vote on the order in which the key terms should go, in order of priority. Through unanimous vote, it was decided that the Youth Council wanted the strategy laid out in this order; Respect, Accessible+Inclusive, Meaningful, Feedback, Relevant, Supportive, Non Judgemental, Engaging, Recognition (Valued does not seem right), interactive and timely.
VOTES AT 16 UPDATE AND WHERE NEXT?
Amber gathered the youth council to have a big debateA debate is when two parties discuss a statement, with one side for the statement given, and one against. Each party gives points on why they stand where they do on the statement, trying to create a convincing argument to win the debate. More on votes at 16. Splitting the youth council into for and against, it aimed to teach how to fight for a side you may disagree with and show how young people can have a reasonable, calm debateA debate is when two parties discuss a statement, with one side for the statement given, and one against. Each party gives points on why they stand where they do on the statement, trying to create a convincing argument to win the debate. More, as if it was in the House of Commons. After a calm and informative debateA debate is when two parties discuss a statement, with one side for the statement given, and one against. Each party gives points on why they stand where they do on the statement, trying to create a convincing argument to win the debate. More, the youth council ended the debateA debate is when two parties discuss a statement, with one side for the statement given, and one against. Each party gives points on why they stand where they do on the statement, trying to create a convincing argument to win the debate. More and, in their teams, decided on how to get [email protected] back on the agenda in the House of Commons. Samah and Jess is writing the thank you letter to MPs, Jade is writing to the PM, Nayema is drafting an open letter.
OFFICER UPDATES
Liam gave a brief update on the website, on current and future changes. A reminder was also given out on apologies, as not many apologies come in when youth councillors can not make the meeting.
EVENTS/TRIPS
A reminder for events already scheduled have been given out. New events include Youthforia
An organisation in which youth councillors from the North West meet up and work on campaigns and training. More (Details are now in the Events Section of the website) and The Painted (Oldham Theatre Workshop winter show).
MENTAL HEALTH PHOTOS
Chris gave information to OYCOldham Youth Council More that Craig (OTW) about an artist who can paint humans into the wall. The people who put their name down for this activity are; Amber, Nathan R, Jess C, Rohsni, Alex R, Andrew, Samah.
YOUTH COUNCIL ELECTIONS
Chris asked for people who wanted to carry onto the next term of office (Term 17/19)
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