San Francisco
Youth
Commission
San Francisco Youth Commission
2000/2001 Beginning of the Year Retreat
August 11th - 14th, 2000
Day 1 - Friday, August 11, 2000
8:30 - 9am Welcome and Breakfast
9am - 9:10 Review Agenda & Goals
9:10 - 9:15 Ice Breaker
9:15 - 10am House Agreements (Ground Rules)
10am - 12:30pm Diversity Workshop
12:30 - 1:30 LUNCH
1:30 - 2:00 Team Building
2:00 - 3:00 Mission / Vision Workshop
3:00 - 3:15 BREAK
3:15 - 4:45 Community Workshop
4:45 - 6pm Passion Reflection
HOUSE AGREEMENTS / GROUND RULES
¨ Respect
¨ Patience
¨ Communication
¨ Eye Contact
¨ Team Work
¨ Be open minded
¨ Honesty & Integrity
¨ Confidentiality
¨ Group Work Styles
¨ Allow the Speaker to Speak
¨ No Mocking
¨ Be Thankful
¨ Use Active Listening Skills
¨ No Cross-Talking
¨ Remember the "WE" Factor - There is no "I" in TEAMWORK
¨ Don’t Use Derogatory Words / Remarks
¨ Speak Loudly and Clearly
¨ Make Sure Everyone Feels Comfortable
¨ Be Inclusive
¨ Respect Opinions / Agree to Disagree
¨ Actively Participate
¨ Use "I" Statements
Workshop # 1 - DIVERSITY WORKS
Facilitators: Ana Baires & Michael Johnson www.diversityworks.org
Ground Rules: Be open-minded
Be considerate
No put-downs
Raise hand to talk
Ana and Michael led a series of exercises in which the group discovered their similarities and differences, and how to gather information using ACTIVE LISTENING skills.
Workshop # 2 - Mission / Vision Workshop
Facilitator: Ron - Youth Commission Staff
This workshop was broken down into three (3) sections: Individual Activity, Pairs Activity and a group brainstorm.
Individual Activity: Commissioners were asked to draw their neighborhood as it is now, then draw their neighborhood if it were ideal for youth with the following considerations:
· What are some of the things you would change about your neighborhood?
· What are the positive aspects of your neighborhood?
· what makes a neighborhood good for young people?
Pairs Activity: Commissioners were then randomly divided into groups of two (2). They shared the pictures with each other, describing what’s there and why.
Group Brainstorm - What Are Your Goals for Youth in San Francisco in 10 Years?
· More money spent on education / tuition aid / college counselors
· More mentoring programs - Big Brother / Big Sister Programs
· Communication and support systems in schools
· recognize positive influences
· Improve parks & recreation centers
· Eligible youth in Health Care for All Program
· Allow people health care via tax money
· Improve SF General Hospital
· Increase the number of registered / active voters at age 18
· Food services
· Free Bus Services
· Media recognition of positive youth influences
· Affordable ticket prices / family days at local sporting events / entertainment centers
· More affordable housing
· More low income housing / effecient use of land
· Living wage
· Rebuild abandoned houses / buildings
· Programs within low income housing communities
· Youth Commission to have a part in the budget process
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