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Oakland Youth Commission presses outreach as key event needs 25 registrants; $50 stipends offered
Summary
Commission leaders urged members to rapidly recruit participants for a Saturday event (25 spots available) and outlined a closing celebration schedule; presenters and facilitators also reviewed retreat activities and youth-vote outreach to school districts.
The Oakland Youth Commission spent part of the meeting on outreach logistics and upcoming events, with leaders asking commissioners to email school counselors, teachers and friends to fill a Saturday event that currently has only two registrants.
The Moderator said the commission has 25 paid spots available and reminded members each participant receives a $50 stipend. "We only have 2 people registered...people get a $50 stipend per company," the Moderator said while directing members to share the flyer and post on Instagram to recruit more attendees.
The commission also discussed internal business: roll call and adoption of minutes occurred early in the meeting; members reported on a recent retreat that included public-speaking practice and presentations to the school board. Commissioners said the Youth Vote Coalition presented recommendations urging systematic voter education and registration in grades 10–12, and the commission plans continued follow-up with district staff.
Other logistics covered: the group confirmed a closing celebration in early June (date and location to be voted on at a later meeting), reviewed facilitator responsibilities for upcoming meetings and assigned short outreach tasks for the week (emailing contacts, reposting on social). Members were reminded of stipend and application timelines for commissions and events.
Next steps: commission members agreed to immediate outreach actions (email/text/Instagram) and to report back on recruitment progress at the next meeting.
