HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/09/2005 - Regular Minutes - Lincoln Recreation Center Advisory Committee Lincoln Recreation Center Advisory Committee
Regular Meeting Minutes
May 9, 2005
Lincoln Recreation Center Annex
1000 Eleanor Street
College Station, Texas
1. Called to order at 6:15
2. Pardon—Theresa Katt and Rev. Daley
3. Visitors—Thabiti Ngozi and Mark Collins-African Arts Festival
• Art Impacts Overview-types of experience
• Oct. 22&23
• T. Ngozi expressed- Co-sponsorship of LRC Steve Beechy will assist with park
and recreation and promotion through the city wants letter of support from
LRCAC to move forward
• Concerns expressed by the committee-Endorsing and hosting (not profiting) will
not affect another program-vendors, use all facilities, utilities parking? Security
is a concern, usually use C.S. Police Department or county. Other issues include
utilities and 10:00 -7:00 time frame, congestion with the church.
• Would need to notify churches (start at noon)
• T.Ngozi. stated he would consider changing the time. Sunday 12-8
• K. Ford will send a letter of support by May17, 2005,with these concerns
included(10%of proceeds and unknowns and damages, clean-ups, security of
bldg. and facilities,tissues, paper towels, port a pottie, reputation of Parks and
Recreation check financial history, alcohol, parking, deposit,targeting vendors,
no admission, churches, bands playing a different times-would like an answer
next week
• K. Ford will contact T.Ngozi on tomorrow
4. Suzuki Violin Summer Program
• Would like to pilot program for summer. G. Cochran 1St K. Ford 2nd motion
5. Summer Fun by LRC-Chelita Johnson-Thomas
6. Supervisor Report-table and discuss during next business meeting
7. Development of TAKS Support Team
• Massive concern about the learning abilities of those who have retaken the
exam
• What are ways we can enhance student achievement?
• Teach in small groups..testing at your level, barriers are mostly African
Americans and Hispanics
• K.Ford and C. Elbert will work together on strategies
8. Cochran-pardon for June 24, no meeting in July
9. Adjourn at 7:35
The building is wheelchair accessible. Handicap parking spaces are available. Any request for sign interpretive
services must be made 48 hours before the meeting. To make arrangements call
(979)764-3733.