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Youth Services Advisory Board
Contact
Administrative Assistant
Address:
127 Norwich Avenue
Colchester, CT 06415
Phone:
(860) 537-7255
Meeting Dates:
1st Wednesday of each month (except July and August) from 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. unless otherwise posted in the Town Clerk's office. Held at the Youth Center, 40 Norwich Avenue.
Board Members
Name
Title
Lorraine Marvin
Chair
Thomas St. Louis
Vice Chair
Kerry Bell
Member
Chris Bennett
Member
Sarah Dell
Member
Alle Floyd
Member
Nan Goodchild
Member
Megan Kokofski
Member
Heather Pelletier
Member
Pamela Scheibelein
Member
Sheila Tortorigi
Member
Additional Attendees
Title
Position
Valerie Geato
Director of Youth Services
Greg Cordova
Board of Selectmen Liaison
John Ringo
Board of Finance Liaison
Kathy Spangler
Clerk
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The Youth Services Advisory Board is charged with the mission of advising and making recommendations on overall policy and program direction for the Bureau.  The Advisory Board is comprised of youths, school, and police officials, as well as concerned citizens.

Responsibilities of the Advisory Board include:
•       Resource development/fundraising
•       Assessing the needs of Colchester families
•       Public Awareness of Youth Services
•       To educate, encourage, and aid the community in recognizing its responsibility and role in the alleviation
       and solution of social problems involving youth.
•       Advocate on behalf of services that promote the healthy development of children and families.
•       Provide an example of community involvement and volunteerism to our youth.

Advisory Board membership is constituted by the State Department of Education and Town of Colchester ordinances. If you are interested in becoming a member of the Board, call our office.