Attendees included: Joe Martin, Kim Nosenzo, Jeff Stiles, Scott McKay, Ryan LeBreton, Tonya Brumley, Mary Linebarger, Helen Elsmore, Steve Dingman, David Stiles, Willie Riese, Carol Malcolm, Scott Green, Tara Martin.

Joe Martin informed the group that around $12,000 were raised at the Lunch to Launch. Each person was given an opportunity for feedback about the Lunch to Launch:

Kim Nosenzo commented, "They heard us but they can't see anything." She encouraged the group to make effort to let the people see what going on. This might include flyers, updates or even newsletters. She also suggested to the group that the donation slips were still great for handing out to interested parties around town.

Jeff Stiles and Scott Green asked, "What are we doing now?" Scott inquired whether we have been in contact with the city council or other boards recently to let them know where we are in the process.

Scott McKay stressed the importance of keeping up communication through all means possible. He mentioned he had conveyed to the county how the youth center needed to be a priority as the county considers options in giving/selling property.

Ryan LeBreton commented that everybody enjoyed the event. He agreed that there needs to be continued communication.

Tonya Brumley and David Stiles, representing NW Natural and the Young Republicans, respectively, informed the group that their organizations wanted to be actively involved in the process of bringing about the youth center.

Mary Linebarger inquired about the progress on a 501(c)(3) and had questions about when an architect should be brought into the process.

Steve Dingman liked the idea of a including youth in forming a structure design.

Joe is planning having a district proposal on Chenowith Middle School by the end of June and is still waiting to meet with the judge.

The next step was to consider a business plan. Willie Riese reminded everyone that these processes cannot continue to be primarily ACTS-driven. Ryan expressed willingness to be of any services he can by taking some of the responsibilities and leadership from ACTS. All agreed that there needed to be an increased participation in the coalition by people with business plan-building skills. The people who signed up for the strategic meeting will need to prepare this; ideally this will be a group of six or seven. Joe will email the list to Ryan so he can set up the business plan meeting. Dawn Sallee-Justeson was mentioned as someone who should be a part of this.

Next meeting: Business Plan Committee
Next general meeting: TBA