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Item 4E (2)�ohn■■anv F r S1l11 Mon Tile Wed Thir Fri Sat 2 SYAC 3 4 5 Meeting 4:30 pm Southlake Sports Complex 6 7 8 9 10 It 12 13 14 Valentines 17 Park Board 18 19 Day Meeting Town Hall 3D 7:00 pm 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 Southlake Youth Action Commission — Leaders of Tomorrow After fighting through a day of classroom studies, homework, and all the assorted trappings of life as a teenager, it is a wonder that the young adults in Southlake who comprise the Southlake Youth Action Commission (SYAC) find the time and energy to devote to improving their community. But they do. And they do it in about as many ways as one could imagine. The 7 through 12 graders who comprise SYAC are charged with attending at least three consecutive meetings and having no more than two absences per year (September through May) to become standing members, who can vote. SYAC is also be comprised of participating members, who may not attend meetings on a regular basis but are interested in particular projects or meeting topics. In order to continue SYAC membership from year to year, participants are required to re- submit an application at the beginning of each Fall season and /or within sixty (60) days of their first attended meeting. According the bylaws, the function of SYAC is to "serve as a voice for the City's youth and to take action to better the community and surrounding areas." Not only does becoming a member of SYAC instill the values of commitment and community, it is also a great laboratory for learning how to conduct meetings and arrive at consensus. Recently, SYAC has participated in ethics training, decorated collection boxes for toys and canned good drives, hosted a holiday party for Therapeutic Recreation, and assigned a member to serve on the Policies and Ordinance Review Committee. The enthusiasm of SYAC members is quite remarkably and their contribution to a better Southlake is a matter of fact. Recreation Department to Offer New Program Geared Toward Tots The Parks Recreation Department is very excited about a program that will be new this spring aimed to maximize quality time between toddlers and their parents. The program, be offered as an exercise class for new parents (or recently new ones) who enjoy spending time with their youngster and becoming a little more physically fit at the same time. The exercise program will be conducted at Bicentennial Park during the spring and summer, and it will feature 75 minutes of stretching, walking, and even a little strength training. So come take advantage of the beautiful spring and summer days at Bicentennial Park and don't forget to "Tote Your Tot." Ladies and gentlemen, start your strollers. For more information, look in the upcoming Southlake Scene. Southlake Tackles Fishing Equipment Loaner Program With the spectacular fishing opportunities within biking distance of Southlake, it's no wonder that angling is a very popular pastime. To assist with this endeavor, the city's Parks and Recreation Department has partnered with the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department to offer a "Tackle Loaner Program" this spring. This fishing program enables citizens to borrow fishing equipment such as rods and reels for up to seven days. Equipment will be offered for check out at the Bicentennial Park Community Center at 400 North White Chapel. A few of the requirements of the program are as follows: If you are over 17 years of age, you must show a valid fishing license If you are under 18 years of age you must be accompanied by an adult to check out equipment For additional information please call 817 - 748 -8104 or 817- 748 -8019. Valentines Sweetheart Dance a Favorite of Southlake Families This is a time when Dad puts aside the fact that his ace number one daughter found his cell phone and used all his minutes, and likewise a time when his daughter overlooks the fact that Dad tells lame jokes to her friends. No, this is a time for Southlake's Annual the annual Family Sweetheart Dance, where enchanting memories are made and you can take the pictures home to prove it. So, moms, dads, aunts, uncles, grandparents and the like bring your favorites sweethearts, ages 2 to 12, and swing your sweetie `til the cows come home. Dance the night away to your favorite songs of the past and present. This is a time for everyone to break out their finest duds and have an evening of magical fun. There will a complete set -up of sweets that will be served to satisfy everyone's sweet tooth. And, don't forget to smile when the professional photographer lines you up for a shot with your dearest. Light refreshments will also be served. The scoop: When: Saturday, February 12 Where: Durham Elementary/ Intermediate Cafeteria (Please note that this item has minimum registration requirement of 40, and a maximum of 115) Cost: $6 per person Times: Ages 2 -6 are scheduled for 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. (The code for this time is # 8001.24A) Ages 7 -12 are scheduled for 8:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. (The code for this time is # 8001.24B) dubbed "Tote Your Tot," will �V.•_