Advisory Committee - Youth Camp Program
The Youth Camp Advisory committee is appointed by the HHSC executive commissioner. The committee is to advise the executive commissioner in the development of standards and procedures; make recommendations to the executive commissioner regarding the content of the rules adopted to implement the Act; and perform any other functions requested by the executive commissioner in the implementation and administration of the Youth Camp Act. The advisory committee shall not exceed nine members. At least two members shall be from the general public, and seven members shall be experienced camping professionals who represent the camping communities of the state and should reflect the geographic diversity of the state in proportion to the number of camps licensed by the department in each geographic area of the state. The advisory committee meets at least annually and at the call of the executive commissioner or his designee.
Committee members shall serve for staggered six-year terms, with the terms of three members expiring on August 31 of each odd-numbered year. The committee may adopt rules for the conduct of its own activities and may elect from among its members a chairperson, a vice-chairperson, and a secretary. A simple majority of the members of the committee who are statutorily required to be appointed shall constitute a quorum for the purpose of transacting official business. A committee member may not receive compensation or reimbursement of expenses for serving on a youth camp committee. Each committee shall annually select from among its members a chair who will serve as the presiding officer of the committee. The presiding officer of the committee shall preside over the committee. The committee is not a "governmental body" as defined in the Open Meetings Act. However, in order to promote public participation, each meeting of the committee shall be announced and conducted in accordance with the Texas Government Code, Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551.
Members Sought for the Youth Camp Advisory Committee
If you’re interested in standards, procedures, and rules related to the Youth Camp Act, you may want to apply to be a member of the Youth Camp Advisory Committee. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission executive commissioner will appoint members to the committee to serve a term expiring Aug. 31, 2029. Applications are due by 11:59 p.m., May 21.
HHSC will consider the applicants' qualifications, background and interest in serving on the committee and will try to choose committee members who represent the diversity of all Texans. For this reason, HHSC considers applicants' ethnicity, gender and geographic location.
• Review the Youth Camp Advisory Committee Application for Membership letter (PDF)
to find out who the committee is seeking as representatives and if you qualify.
• To apply see the Youth Camp Committee member application page Advisory
Committee Landing Page (force.com)
Next Advisory Committee Meeting: September 13, 2023 10am room TBD
Committee Members
| Name | Affiliation |
|---|---|
| Mr. Robert Miller | BSA Standards Task Force |
| Ms. Patricia Osborn | YMCA of Greater Houston |
| Dr. Brandon Briery, Ph.D. | Children's Association for Maximum Potential (CAMP) |
| Ms. Victoria Price, LMSW |
Public Member, Cook Children's Health Plan |
|
Ms. Leah Mesches |
GIRLS Empowerment Network |
|
Mr. Dan Neal |
Camp Doublecreek |
| Dr. Joaquina Kankam | School of Solutions |
| Mr. Britt Eastland | Camp Mystic |
| Mrs. Mitzi Stoute Faniola | Texas Alliance of Girls and Boys Club |
Meeting Minutes
- Youth Camp Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes - September 21, 2022 (PDF)
- Youth Camp Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes - February 23, 2022 (PDF)
- Youth Camp Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes - March, 3, 2021 (PDF)
- Youth Camp Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes - September 24, 2020 (PDF)
- Youth Camp Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes - October 23, 2019 (PDF)
- Youth Camp Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes - March 21, 2019 (PDF)
- Youth Camp Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes - September 12, 2018 (PDF)
- Youth Camp Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes - March 7, 2018 (PDF)
- Youth Camp Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes - March 23, 2017 (PDF, 234 KB)
- Youth Camp Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes - October 2014 (PDF,153 KB)
- Youth Camp Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes - September 2013 (PDF, 89KB)
Meeting Recordings
- February 8, 2023 - Youth Camp Advisory Committee - Texas Health and Human Services Commission (swagit.com)
- September 21, 2022 - Youth Camp Advisory Committee (YC) (swagit.com)
- March 3, 2021 - March3, 2021 Youth Camp Advisory Committee (YC) Agenda - Texas Health and Human Services Commission (swagit.com)
- February 23, 2022 - Youth Camp Advisory Committee (YC) Meeting (swagit.com)
Meeting Handouts/ Presentations
- Youth Camp Updates 2020 (PDF)
- Youth Camp Updates 2021 (PDF)
- Youth Camp 2022 Meeting Presentation (PDF)
- Youth Camp 2022 Sep 21 Meeting Presentation (PDF)
- Youth Camp 2023 Feb 8 Meeting Presentation (PDF)
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