OHIO Youth Advisory Board April meeting 2018

1. Ohio Youth Advisory Board
Thursday, April 19, 2018
Quest Conference Center, 8405 Pulsar Place,
Columbus, OH 43240

2. We exist to be the knowledgeable
statewide voice that influences policies and
practices that impact youth who have or
will experience out of home care.
OHIO YAB Mission

3. Three Days on the Hill

4. 6th Annual Trip to D.C.

5. Federal Bill inspired by
Ohio foster care youth

6. ODJFS All Staff
Meeting

7. Ohio Sibling Rights
Legislation

8. Ohio Mandated
Reporter Legislation
Jessica Camargo testifies about why Ohio police should be mandated reporters of child abuse

9. Video Project to recruit
foster parents for teens

10. 2018 April Elections
• Nominees are required to sign and agree to the
OHIO YAB Code of Conduct.
• Elections will be held for the positions of President, Vice
President, Secretary, Media Spokesperson, Treasurer and
Parliamentarian.
• Officers will take office at the June 23rd OHIO YAB Officers
Retreat. First runners-up (“Officers-in-Training”) will be
invited to attend as well.
• Elected Officers and Officers-in-Training are required to
commit to participate in monthly calls.

11. Voting Reminders
Process:
• Youth who are interested in serving
as an officer give a speech
• Decisions are made via secret ballot
• Only YOUTH vote
Vitally important:
• Votes should NOT be based on popularity, or
choosing youth from your own county

12. Duties of the President
• Must be an impartial judge of
the abilities of others and
empower them to contribute
• Keeps informed of members’
progress and ensures that the
board keeps moving forward
• Never interjects personal
opinions or dominates the
meeting

13. Duties of the Vice President
• Presides at meetings and
other functions in the
absence of the president.
• Must be well informed of
the issues and skilled in
handling the board’s
business.
• Must be prepared to
assume the office of
President when necessary.

14. Duties of the Media
Spokesperson
• Develops news releases related to the Board and distributes
them to the media after fellow Officers approve the wording.
• Includes the “who, what, when, where, why and how,” and a
description of the activity and how it impacts the community.

15. Duties of the Secretary
• Takes minutes during
each statewide meeting
• Takes minutes during
each officer call
• Assists in developing
agendas for OHIO YAB
meetings and phone calls

16. Duties of the Parliamentarian
The Referee of Youth Advocacy:
• Helps keep the peace
• Helps make sure Board members
and Officers listen to one another
• Brings issues to a satisfactory
conclusion when sending that it is
dragging or being monopolized

17. Duties of the Treasurer
• Assist in developing the budget
• Keeps track of board expenses
• Assists in fundraising for the OHIO YAB

18. Lunch Activity
*Facilitated by Jewel Harris of Allen County

19. New and good

20. Appreciation for
Representative Pelanda

21. Update on Bridges