Norcross TAB
Meeting Minutes
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Tuesday, May
13, 2008
4:30-6:00 pm
Five Norcross teens decorated a purple cart to make it look like a hot rod car.
Grill work was on the front with tail pipes and fins on the rear. The teens made
"flames" to come out of the pipes. They also made flames for the sides of the
hot rod to appear that the car was moving fast. They used various colors of
construction paper, yellow, red, black and more. A former puppet was converted
into the driver. The car was complete with a stick shift. There were mud flaps
over the back wheels. All teens had a good time cutting and pasting. Lemonade,
cookies, and chips were eaten in no time! All five teens signed up for the TSRP
online.
Norcross Teen Advisory Board
Meeting Minutes
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Lilburn / Norcross TAB Meeting
Feb. 28, 2008
5:30pm
Attending: 11 teens, 4 staff (Steve and Aaron from LIL, Diane and Terry from NOR)
We had 11 teens show up for our Teen Mystery Night. The teens perused a selection of teen non-fiction forensics books and a selection of teen mystery fiction. Terry talked about our TAB program in general and the book review contest, and Aaron introduced the idea of starting up our blog. We had 100 Calorie Snack Packs of Chips Ahoy!, Oreos, and Teddy Grahams followed by a lemonade chaser. Six teens stuck around to play a game of Clue (apparently, that Professor Plum fellow is quite the scoundrel!). None of them had ever played, so Steve explained the rules. All in all, a good night and a good turnout.
Lilburn / Norcross
December 4th, 2007
Attending: 14 teens, 3 TAB reps (Steve from LIL; Diane and Terry from NOR)
Lilburn and Norcross branches teamed up for another successful TAB meeting. We started with Terry showing the teens around GCPL’s homepage, with special attention paid to the Teen Scene, Safe Place, Tutor.com, and GALILEO (they were told to come see a staff member if they needed help navigating GALILEO). We then finished our meeting with a cookie decorating party. We had lots of creative teens there making delicious treats for themselves and to bring home to their families. 14 teens made off with 72 cookies!
We got contact information for all the teens who showed up and tentatively planned our next meeting for Tuesday, January 22nd.
October 18, 2007
Our TAB event was a great success. The theme was "Create Your Costume" to get ideas and help with creating your costume for the Cosplay costume contest at the GRF. Hosted at the NOR branch but a joint effort with LIL, 18 teens participated in planning and making their costumes. The boys gravitated to the pirate's attire while the girls enjoyed dressing up their hair with hair bands. They also used beaded necklaces. All teens were in rare form, enjoying the creativity of making their own outfits and of course enjoying snacks provided by LIL. Steve Thomas, Librarian I, from LIL, co-hosted the event with Diane Granata from NOR.
April 12, 2007
Attendees: Jarrod, Chantal, Mario, and Debbie (Teen Rep)
Welcome:The teens introduced themselves and talked about what they wanted to do this summer.
Program: We discussed the many places that would be interested in hiring teens for the summer and how to do a job search (ask everyone you know, check bulletin boards at grocery stores, houses of worship, inquire at businesses even if there are no “help wanted” signs, etc.); how to present yourself to ace your job interview (no jeans or t-shirts with sayings, clean hair etc.); what an employer is looking for in a good employee (such as showing a real interest in the job, being on time or slightly early for your scheduled start time, and dressed appropriately); the right questions to ask (what are my hours, what are my job duties, what should I wear, and even “May I have this job?”, which is a big brownie point getter with employers), and how to enjoy the job you’ve selected! Alternative entrepreneurial jobs were suggested, too, such as grass-cutting, yard work, dog-walking and sitting, baby sitting, cleaning, cooking and tutoring.
Next Meeting:
May meeting date forthcoming.
Upcoming Events:
The Norcross Paint and Pizza Event is our July Project! We’ll be sprucing up by painting part of the patio at the Norcross branch. Project date forthcoming.
Norcross Branch TAB Meeting March 8, 2007
Minutes
“Open Mic Poetry Night”
Our meeting started at 7:00pm with members Connie, Kevin and Jacob and Teen Reps Terry Jones and Debbie McGeorge. Terry moderated our program, and had the Teen area festooned with colored lights and subdued overhead lighting to set the mood, and refreshments were set out and enjoyed by everyone in attendance. Poetry readings were presented by authors Shel Silverstein, William Blake, Jack Prelutsky, & Ogden Nash, The highlight of the evening was the reading of a profound original work by Jacob. He shared that this poem has already been published. Expect to hear more of his works in the future! Kudos to Terry for her hard work with tonight’s event!
Next meeting is April 19 at 7:00 pm when we will present “How to Get a Summer Job.”
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NORCROSS TAB MEETING MINUTES
* DORM COOKING NIGHT *
February 8, 2007
In Attendance: Vanessa, Cindy, Karla, Pamela, Luis, Katiadou, Alexis, Kerlyn, Egli, Funke and Damilola; and Debbie and Terry, teen reps.
Welcome &Icebreaker: Guests were asked a few questions from an FDA food safety quiz.
Program: We presented easy no-cooking recipes (not even a microwave!). Attendee Katiadou volunteered to assist our chef presenter and was suited up in an apron to help out. We prepared a yummy pizza dip recipe and miniature banana pudding fudge pies. Attendees left with full tummies and handouts with five recipes and the FDA quiz to share with their families.
Next Meeting: March 8 at 7:00 is Open Mic Poetry Night.
January 11, 2007 @ 7:00 p.m.
Members in Attendance: Carrie, Jessica, Katie, Michael, Robbie, Samantha, and Santana; Debbie and Terry (teen reps).
Welcome and Icebreaker: NOR had a wonderful turnout for January that included seven TAB members and two reps! We started with an alliterative name and personal attribute introduction, which proved to be a great ice-breaker, while diving into mini candy bars!
Business:
* We discussed the upcoming meeting dates to see which would work best for our teens. We will continue to have some meetings on Thursday evenings and some on Saturdays so those with standing commitments can attend periodically.
* Upcoming meeting topics were introduced, including Dorm Cooking, Bookenders and book reviews, and Summer Job Hunting. The Job Hunting meeting was moved up from May to April at the teens' request so they can get a head start on summer hiring.
* A request was put to the floor for ideas for further upcoming meetings. Several enthusiastically requested that we have a bowling night, which we will try to plan later in the year.
* We reviewed a number of services for teens at the library, emphasizing Homework Help, Tutor.com and other GCPL research databases, and upcoming special events for all at the Norcross library.
Activity: Debbie introduced everyone to a great word game, Balderdash, which was met with extremely rousing participation.
Next Meeting: Thursday, February 8 at 7:00 pm - Dorm Cooking - Fun Food to Make w/o a Kitchen!
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Note: Some TAB
meeting minutes from late 2006 may be missing from this page.
Wednesday, August 30, 2006 7-8:00pm
TAB Member: Michael L. (Nor TAB president)
Teen Rep: Michelle Sienkiewicz
Michelle and Michael discussed plans for Nor Tabs & Teen Read Week activities. Planned craft activity “Fashionable Teens” was postponed to a later date.
Next Nor TAB Meeting:
Wednesday, September 27, 2006 7:30-8:30pm
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Chris J., Chris K., Michael L. Hector J.
TAB Rep: Michelle S.
Poetry Program
This afternoon’s small group shared personal writings, created poems and read established author’s poems while consuming the goodies Ryan’s had provided.
To promote attendance at Nor TAB Meetings – Members plan to ask permission to hold a “gaming night after hours program” as soon as plans are complete.
Pending Projects:
Garden concrete painting
School promotions
Book Reviews
TAB Member Reminders:
Check out Teen Scene online for dates and locations of the following Teen Events
www.gwinnettpl.org/TeenScene/Main.htm
April…Spring Clean Your Style (makeover ideas)
May…Real World CSI…(science behind solving a crime)
May’s TAB Meeting……to be announced
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Norcross TAB Minutes, 3/23/06, 6:30-8pm
TAB Members Present: (Prior to meeting Jared M., after meeting Michael L.)
TAB Rep: Michelle S.
Guests: Tab Reps from Dacula Branch (glad you could make it!)
Meeting:
Unfortunately schedule conflicts impacted the teen attendance of our scheduled meeting.
The Nor TAB Rep used this time to discuss Nor Teen activities and history with our guests, the DAC - TAB Reps.
Pending Projects:
Open Poetry Night
Garden concrete painting
School promotions
Book Reviews
TAB Member Reminders:
Check out Teen Scene online for dates and locations of the following Teen Events
www.gwinnettpl.org/TeenScene/Main.htm
April…Spring Clean Your Style (makeover ideas)
May…Real World CSI…(science behind solving a crime)
Next Nor TAB Meeting will be Saturday, April 22nd from 2-3:30NOR TAB Minutes, 2/23/06
Present: Mohammad, Jared, Maxx, Michael Teen Reps: Terry, Michelle and Justin
We had a great game night, playing checkers, Stratego and Set. Yummy cookies were provided by Fire Mountain.
Our next meeting will be Thurs., March 23, 2006.
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Norcross TAB Minutes, 1/26/06, 6:30-8pm
TAB Members Present:
Jeff V., Victoria R., Suleyzi F., Leydi S., Jared M., Kensley C., Sydney W.
TAB Rep: Michelle S.
New members were introduced to the group. In Michael’s absence, Jeff V. led the group and reported on current TAB web site information and introduced the Gwinnett Reads Teen Book Cover Contest. An illuminating book discussion followed on “To Kill a Mockingbird”. Many of the members had interesting comments and questions about the plot of the book. The group was quick to understand the relationship the book had with historical events and aspects of their own community. They also understood that Teens were being asked to participate in a special part of this Gwinnett Reads Event with the Art Cover Contest, because of the prior publicity at school. More discussion followed on general creative ideas for their own version of the book cover. While some members read from the book and sketched; others spent time researching the book on the internet for cover ideas.
Everyone was reminded to talk to their friends at school and invite them to participate in the contest as well as invite them to attend a TAB meeting. Contest entries are due at the branch by Feb 3rd.
Old Business:
The group hopes to begin the concrete painting in the garden as soon as the weather cooperates.
Reminders:
Check out Teen Scene for dates and locations of the following Teen Event www.gwinnettpl.org/TeenScene/Main.htm
February…Dance Dance Revolution Tournament
March…The movie screening of “To Kill a Mockingbird” with Spanish subtitles
Friday, March 17, 2006 at 7pm - Norcross Branch
April…Spring Clean Your Style (makeover ideas)
May…Real World CSI…(science behind solving a crime)
Next Nor TAB Meeting will be Thursday, February 23th from 6:30 - 8:00pm.
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Norcross TAB Minutes, 12/12/05
Present: Jared M., Maxx B., Alan S., Celena N., Shawneequa M., Latesha N. Richard J, Premil M, Belkacem P, Maria L. and April C.
TAB Reps: Terry, Justin, and Michelle
All of the attendees enjoyed and participated in the activities of our second annual December Holiday TAB Event. We began our meeting/event with refreshments provided by one of the Teen Reps and followed with crafts and caroling. A special guest participant and Norcross library associate, Matilda W., provided the musical accompaniment to the carolers. Surprised customers were greeted with songs of holiday cheer at the entrance to the library. Some even joined the group for awhile. By the end of the evening all were in the holiday spirit. Many of the teens talked comfortably with the staff expressing new ideas for 2006 and a desire to continue attending the TAB meetings and programs.
Next Nor TAB Meeting will be Thursday, January 26th at 6:30pm.
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NORCROSS TAB MINUTES, 10/24/05
Present: Michael, Jeremiah and TAB Reps. Terry J and Justin M
Fire Mountain provided some great cookies.
We discussed our upcoming poetry night. We settled on Mon., Nov. 14, from 7pm to 8pm as the date and time. Michael will be the MC, and will also read some poetry. Jeremiah has written several poems, and will read some of them. Anyone wishing to may read a poem. We will have some cookies, soda and perhaps some hot chocolate for the audience. We will bring in some light strings to provide ambience, and perhaps some table cloths, etc. The TAB Reps will make some flyers which the TABs can take to school to advertise the Poetry Night.
We decorated the Teen area for Halloween, including making a headless horseman, sans horse.
We also settled on having a party in Dec. to celebrate the season, and our accomplishments thus far. Michael asked if we could have it on a Fri night, after hours. We will discuss this with Michelle and the branch managers.
Next TAB meetings:
Nov. 14, after the Poetry Night
Dec. 12 or 16, depending on whether we can have it after hours on Fri.
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Norcross TAB Minutes, 8/29/05
Members Present: Kay K, Heather, Michael, Jeremiah
Advisors Present: Terry J. and Michelle S.
Introductions: Jeremiah was the only new member, so that was easy.
Announcements: Michelle reviewed the upcoming Teen events at the libraries, and discussed Teen Read Week and the writing contest.
We will have elections of new officers at our September meeting.
Activities: We will paint the garden courtyard, as soon as it gets prepped. We will do this on Saturday’s when either Terry or Michelle are working. It would be best to have only 2 teens work at a time, as the space is small, and we will be painting the floor.
Snacks, in the form of banana-nut muffins and donuts, were provided by Fire Mountain. We made a Thank You card for Fire Mountain.
Due to the tornado warning in Norcross at 7:15, our meeting was cut short. The next meeting will be held on Monday, September 26th, at 6:30 pm.
Norcross TAB Minutes 7/19/05 6:30-8:30pm
Teen Attendance: Michael L.(Pres.), Jeff V.(Media) and Jeremiah M.
Teen Rep: Michelle S.
June Activities Review:
TAB Members were treated to a special bowling party at Jillian’s. The bowling party was attended by Nor TAB members Michael, Jeff and Teen Rep. Theresa. Jeff wrote a nice thank you letter to Jillian’s for the party. Eleven teens attended the Improve Program, Laughing Matters. Jeremiah said everyone had a great time.
July Activities Reminder:
Teen Music Activity & Vacation Reading for Teens
Please remember to turn in your sheets to the Help Desk at the Library.
Sign –up for Vacation Reading is on the Teen Scene Page at www.gwinnettpl.org.
When the vacation reading sheet is turned in you will receive an entry form for a chance to win a free computer from Sonic.
Upcoming Events/Programs:
Rock the Shelves Concert…
The next big event is the free rock concert at the Lawrenceville branch on Friday, July 22nd from 7-10pm. There will be music, food and fun and for Teens!
Movie Night…
“Close Encounters of the Third Kind” on August 1st at Five Forks Branch 7-9pm
Yu-Gi-Oh! Mini Tournaments…
Monday, August 1st at the Buford Branch 6pm
Business Meeting Program:
Our program for the evening focused on learning more about the library and current RFID project in the workroom. Of course everyone enjoyed the pizza provided by Fire Mountain Family Steakhouse (Ryans).
Next Project/Program:
The Nor Teen TAB - Library (puppet) performances have been post-poned until after summer vacation, when KK and Heather return. Instead arrangements are being made for Nor Teens to go to Country Gardens Senior Living in Norcross to read and play music to the residents on Mon., August 15th from 7-8. An e-mail will go out once the arrangements have been confirmed.
Next Meeting:
Meeting dates have been rescheduled, due to conflicts with Tuesday night. The next Nor TAB Business Meeting will be held on Monday, August 29th from 6:30-8:30pm.
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NOR TAB MINUTES 5/7/05
Nor TAB met 5/7/05 at the NOR branch, at 2:30pm.
Present: Key Key, Michael, Ella, Jeffrey and Heather. Staff member: Terry Jones
Discussed VRP for Teens, registration begins 5/13.
Discussed helping out with VRP as a group. They are all interested, but each will be out of town for several weeks to a month, at different times this summer. They will probably end up helping out individually. Heather submitted a Volunteer Application.
They would like to decorate the Teen Corner for summer. They discussed possible decorations.
We discussed decorating the branch for the children’s VRP, such as painting the front door and the concrete in the garden. We took a tour of the garden and they would like to do this.
They discussed putting on a puppet show for VRP. Heather and Key Key will write the script, and Michael and Jeffrey will write and record the music score. It will have a circus theme and the target presentation date will be Aug. 6, the Sat. before school starts. They will all be back in town by that date. Everyone is to bring puppet making supplies to the next meeting, such as socks, yarn, google eyes, markers, etc.
The next meeting will be Tues. 6/14 from 2-4 pm, before the bowling party. They will then carpool to Jillians for the bowling party.
We enjoyed the cookies provided by Ryans.
Norcross TAB Minutes 3/12/05
March meeting held 3/12/05, 2:00 to 4:00 pm
Roll call: Michael (Pres.), KK (V-Pres.), Heather (Treas.), and Terry J. (branch rep)
Old Business: none to discuss
New Business:
Program: Our program for the day was a tour of the branch, including the workroom, and Virtualville. We then did a scavenger hunt, to find the answers to questions, or the location of books. We found the answer to all but one question, and then enjoyed the cookies and brownies provided by Ryans.
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NORCROSS TAB Meeting Minutes 12-11-04
TAB Attendance: Heather W., Renee W., Jeffrey V., and Larry W.
Due to holiday conflicts, our normal monthly business meeting was cancelled.
Instead TAB members had a work session and decorated the Teen Area for the holidays with hand-made snowflakes and red lights. All agreed the snowflakes are awesome. During the decorating, Jeffrey V. reviewed for the group Lemony Snicket's Grim Grotto. Michelle S. discussed the progress on the t-shirt project and TAB school promotions. Members unable to attend will be called or e-mailed with the latest updates. Heather W. will discuss with Michael L. about additional meetings.
Meeting concluded at 4pm.
Next business meeting scheduled Saturday, January 8 at 2pm.
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Norcross TAB
Meeting Minutes 11-14-04
Attendance:
Michael, Heather, Malorie, Renee, Jeffrey, and Brittany
This was the first business meeting conducted with the elected officers from the last meeting.
Michael presided over the meeting.
Members reviewed old business in regard to proposed projects and assigned chair people to organize the activities. Suggestions for projects were taken (listed below). Responsibilities of the board members were approved. Calendar for the next six months was adopted. Business meetings are to be held on the second Saturday of each month at 2pm. Meeting length will be no longer than 1 1/2 hrs. Additional meetings by respective committee may be conducted with prior approval. Bookmark committee will research and design sample bookmarks to be submitted to the board at the next meeting.
Next business meeting scheduled December 11 at 2pm.
Norcross Teen Advisory Board
Registered members – 26 (11/14/04)
Average meeting attendance – 8
Schools represented – Norcross High School & Summerour Middle School
Officers elected: Michael L, President
Ruth M, Vice President
Heather W, Treasurer
Malorie P & Renee W – Co-secretaries
Committee chairs: Jeffrey V – Technology/Web
Brittany A & Malorie P – Bookmark/T-shirt
Business Meetings scheduled 2nd Saturday of each month at 2pm
Mission Statement of Norcross Teen Advisory Board
TAB Members drafted a preliminary version of their mission statement (10/13/04)
"We the members of the Norcross Teen Advisory Board propose to represent our library to the best of our ability by helping others, reaching out to the community, and by making changes that will affect everyone in a positive way."
Duties and Responsibilities of a TAB Member
TAB Board members have a commitment to work for the greater good of the TAB Board according to their mission statement. As teen representatives, they are accountable to TAB and the Gwinnett County Public Library for their actions representing TAB.
TAB Board members attend meetings on a regular basis. There is an expectation that TAB Board members will make every effort to attend all TAB Board meetings and devote sufficient time to become familiar with the teen activities of the Gwinnett Public Library.
It is important that TAB Board members have a common understanding of their role as a board member in order that decisions can be reached within the spirit of the mission statement. All TAB Members are expected to conduct themselves in a civilized adult-like manner at these meetings and in all dealings with every member, both publicly and privately.
Current Project List (under consideration):
Bookmarks
TAB T-shirts
Commercial/Skit
Library Volunteers
Community Awards
Speakers
Library promotions at schools
Norcross TAB members 10/13/04:
We had seven new members attend. The group contain students from Norcross High School and Summerour Middle School. Detailed sttendance listed below.
Meeting Summary:
TAB Members did an outstanding job decorating the Teen area with cobwebs...very cool!
The proposed video clip was scripted.
They will contact their media department and Cindy Murphy as needed to set up filming.
Members drafted a preliminary version of their mission statement:
"We the members of the Norcross Teen Advisory Board propose to represent our library to the best of our ability by helping others, reaching out to the community, and by making changes that will affect everyone in a positive way."
All continue to be enthusiastic and will continue to recruit for the Board as well as the upcoming activities.
Officers will be chosen at the business meeting after Teen Week.
Next TAB work meeting scheduled:
Oct.17 to finish decorating the teen area for Teen Week (Oct 17-23)
Next TAB business meeting scheduled:
Oct 27 6-8pm (to build on the energy from the movie night)
04/19/07
GCPL Virtualville