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~ , . II . I- . . ; i i ITEM 2 - Update on Gerry letzrlng Memorial Commissioner Hordness reported that he and Commissioner Howard met with George Blondino to review the possibilities for including a memorial at the current Kiwanis/Mitchell Field complex. The ideas suggested were: - Name the Kiwanis/Mitchell Field the IIGerry Letzring Memorial Sports Complexll and place the sign near the entrance to the fields. - Name the scoreboard in Gerryls name. - Establish a perpetual trophy to be located at the CAB for the annual Little League Tournament and name the tournament after Gerry. - Place a sign with an inspirational message of Gerry's at the complex for everyone to see. Commissioner Hordness asked Mary Letzring, widow of Gerry Letzring, if she had any suggestions or ideas on what should be done for Gerryls memorial. Mrs. Letzring said she knows of several people who would like to donate to the memorial. Commissioner Hardness said he will contact George Blandino who has indicated the possibility of funding from other sources. The committee will continue to meet and report back to the Commission. ITEM 3 - 4th of July Parade Commissioner Truscelli said she and Commissioner Howard contacted William Mann who said he will let the Commission use his car again in this year1s parade. Commissioner Davis will make the banners for the car and Commissioner Slusser will complete the entry form for the Commission. ITEM 4 - Youth Advisory Council Commissioner Hordness said the next step of the Youth Advisory Council process was to have a IIbrainstormingll meeting with all interested groups and people in late Mayor early June. Commissioner Howard said she will be attending a Childcare Coordinating Council meeting tomorrow and will be making a presentation about the proposed Youth Advisory Council. Commissioner Howard said she will check with Commissioner Berone for further information since Commissioner Berone was ill and unable to attend this evening's meeting. Commissioner Berone's information will be typed up and sent directly to the Commissioners. Roscoe Jennings, Vice Chairperson of Menlo Park's Park and Recreation Commission, explained that Menlo Park ;s also looking at establishing a Youth Advisory Council as a result of a Community Assessment. Mr. Jennings said it appears Menlo Park ;s at the same point as Redwood City and ;s trying to assemble all interested community members and groups. He was interested in obtaining any information the Commission had assembled so far and will be placed on our mailing list. Committee Reports Director Griffiths said that the June Commission meeting will be primarily devoted to Union Cemetery.