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Next Generation Advisory Board readies 'Adulting 101' seminar, plans onboarding for new members
Summary
The Littleton Next Generation Advisory Board discussed logistics for an upcoming 'Adulting 101' seminar, digital outreach, volunteer coordination and a plan to onboard newly appointed members, who were named by the council liaison.
Board members and guests discussed event logistics for the Next Generation Advisory Board’s upcoming Adulting 101 seminar and planning for an orderly transition to the next board roster.
In public comment, Pam Chadbourne, a resident, thanked board members and volunteers for their service and said she supports the Adulting 101 topic and greater connection to local schools. Chadbourne said she hoped the board would continue the program because it aligned with the original NextGen vision of connecting youth with civic knowledge.
Board discussion focused on practical event details: flyers were printed but staff are producing a social‑media friendly digital version for wider sharing; the venue was identified in the discussion as Walter 303 and a presenter identified as “Home Is Yours” will provide a prepared presentation. Board members suggested a setup time before the 5 p.m. start and proposed arriving between about 4:15 and 4:45 p.m. to allow presentation setup; one board member said they would pick up refreshments closer to 4:45 p.m. A working suggestion for food was about eight pizzas with five or six mild options (cheese/pepperoni) and two or three more varied options.
Members also discussed scheduling a cadence for Adulting 101 events (targeting roughly once per quarter) and tentatively aiming for a mid‑June session to avoid peak summer conflicts; alternatives discussed included mid‑August but that week overlaps Western Welcome Week.
Separately, the board planned onboarding and orientation for incoming members. The proposed onboarding agenda items include a meet‑and‑greet, a review of the Littleton calendar of council topics, a live demonstration of city website resources, and a brief introduction to board responsibilities and expectations. Colleen, the city clerk, was asked to distribute materials (flyers and onboarding resources) to the incoming members.
At the meeting, the council liaison, Robert, read the names of the four people appointed to the next Next Generation Advisory Board roster: Michael Cizek (commercial real estate), Jeremiah Guy Williams (DaVita analyst), Bobby Thomas (data analyst) and Samantha Wilbur (High Line Canal Conservancy). The liaison said he was optimistic about the incoming group and encouraged current board members to help bring new members up to speed.
Members discussed timing and format of orientation: some suggested providing an informational packet ahead of the first meeting and holding a short in‑person orientation immediately before or at the first meeting to avoid forming a quorum in an informal setting. The group also agreed that identifying a short list of priority local issues (for example, the Santa Fe/Mineral intersection project and park site plans) would help new members engage more quickly.
The meeting closed with board members expressing appreciation for outgoing officers’ service and a plan to share digital materials and calendar items with incoming members.
