Youth Development Advisory Committee

The Youth Development Advisory Committee, also known as the Youth Board, is a citizens advisory board whose main purpose is to advise the Town Supervisor and Town Board on matters involving youth services, community youth services planning, youth service programs, programs for at risk youth, programs and services for families of at risk youth, asset building programs and positive youth development initiatives in our community. This group is also involved in the coordination of youth service programs and services that are provided in Henrietta by public or private organizations for the welfare and protection of Henrietta youth. The Youth Board & Henrietta Youth Hall of Fame committee also work to plan this annual special event for youth in our community and work with Town Youth Bureau staff on other special events that serve youth and families in our community.
 

For more information about the Board, attending a meeting, becoming a member, or bringing issues before the Board you may contact Pam Grundman, Recreation Director at (585) 359-7055, the Town Supervisor, or any member of the Henrietta Town Board.


2024 Board Meeting Schedule

Youth Development Advisory Committee meetings are generally on Monday at 7:00 p.m.
at the Recreation Center, 605 Calkins Road, unless otherwise noted.

JANUARY 8, 2024
FEBRUARY 12, 2024
MARCH 11, 2024
APRIL 8, 2024
MAY 13, 2024
JUNE 10, 2024
FUTURE MTG. DATES TBD

If an ASL interpreter is needed for a meeting, please contact the Recreation Director, Pam Grundman, at (585) 359-7055 or pgrundman@henrietta.org – requests made less than two business days prior to the meeting may result in us being unable to schedule an interpreter.


Youth Development & Advisory Committee Openings

The Town of Henrietta is now accepting resumes for open student position(s) on the Youth Development & Advisory Committee. The student appointments are for a 2-year term expiring June 30, 2026 and the remainder of a 2-year term expiring June 30, 2025.  All applicants must live within the Rush-Henrietta Central School District.

Student Applicants:

Please submit the following items to Anita Tichacek at the Town of Henrietta Recreation Center, 605 Calkins Road, Rochester, NY 14623 or by email to atichacek@henrietta.org no later than June 15, 2024 by 5:00 p.m.:

  • Letter of Intent including at least 1 volunteer experience over a period of 1 school year or 1 summer
  • Proof of at least a 2.0 GPA (can be in form of a letter from an advisor)
  • 1 Letter of recommendation from a teacher/advisor or from a volunteer group leader
  • Resume
  • Applicant must be between the ages of 15-21 years old

Responsibilities for all Board members include, but are not limited to:

  • Willingness to come to monthly board meetings
  • Willingness to help plan projects and volunteer at planned events
  • Willingness to bring information to school groups
  • Willingness to share thoughts and ideas on projects and youth concerns with others on the Committee, as well as respecting others’ opinions
  • Willingness to keep confidential information confidential

Please direct any questions to Anita Tichacek at atichacek@henrietta.org or by calling 585-359-7051.


Adult Members (3 Year Term expiring in December / 9 Members)

Youth Members (2 Year Term expiring in June / 5 Members)
 
Members Term Expiration
Marianne Gocker 12/31/2026
Barbara Christensen 12/31/2026
Oluwakunmi (Kunmi) Olasanoye 12/31/2026
Bridget Bartholomay 12/31/2025
Bhim Dhakal 12/31/2025
Albert Barrett 12/31/2025
Dr. Jesse Redlo, Chair 12/31/2024
Harmony Sefranek 12/31/2024
LaCresha Scott 12/31/2024
Kaylee Duda 6/30/2025
Saraby Satheeshkumar 6/30/2025
Zoe Gudonis 6/30/2025
Sybil Monteiro 6/30/2024
Alyssa-Carolyn De Freze 6/30/2024
 

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Youth Hall of Fame 2022 Inductees
Youth Hall of Fame event
Youth Hall of Fame event
Youth Hall of Fame event