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Calendars Bi-Weekly Senate Calendar Session Agenda × General Senators Committees Media Calendars Contact Committee on Culture, Youth, Aging, Sports, and Parks The Committee on Culture, Youth, Aging, Sports, and Parks has scheduled a hearing for Friday, June 23, 2023, 10:00 AM at the Cleone H. Creque Legislative Annex on St. John to receive testimony and updates regarding youth programs and initiatives from Department of Human Services, Department of Labor, Virgin Islands Police Department, Department of Justice, Virgin Islands Fire & Emergency Medical Services, as well as being introduced to key stakeholders who are promoting and facilitating aviation careers to our youth. The committee will also consider Bill No. 35-0078 – a bill to require the Commissioner of the Department of Tourism to conduct a territory wide survey of the residents of the Virgin Islands to assist in the establishment of an official dish and dessert of the Virgin Islands. BLOCK I 10:00 A.M. – 11:30 A.M. Bill No. 35-0078 A bill to require the Commissioner of the Department of Tourism to conduct a territory wide survey of the residents of the Virgin Islands to assist in the establishment of an official dish and dessert of the Virgin Islands. Invited Testifiers: Honorable Joseph Boschulte, Commissioner, Virgin Islands Department of Tourism Sandra Gerard-Leung, Ambassadorial Chef Digby Stridiron, Ambassadorial Chef Julius Jackson, Ambassadorial Chef Taj Siwatu, Ambassadorial Chef BLOCK II 11:30 A.M. – 1:00 P.M. Testimony and information regarding programs and initiatives that introduce young people to the aviation industry, and particularly, to consider a career path as a private or commercial pilot. Update on the Coral Wings program through UVI CELL that was established with the FAA Grant award in April of 2023. To receive stakeholder analysis of the pathways, obstacles, opportunities, deficiencies, and needs of their respective organizations, programs, and initiatives. Invited Testifiers: Makeda Dawson, Founder, Love City Flight Club Dior Parsons, Founder, Society 340 Justin Bartosh, Pilot and Instructor, UflyUVI & Standard Aviation Suzanne Darrow-Magras, Director, UVI CELL BLOCK III 1:00 P.M. – 4:00 P.M. Testimony and updates on the status of youth programs and youth initiatives from Department of Human Services’ Youth and Aging Services & Programs such as your Intervention & Prevention Services, Head start Programs, Youth Rehabilitation Centers (in collaboration with DOJ), Foster Care, Senior Living Centers, and Senior Recreation Centers. Also, the Department of Labor’s Summer Youth Work Experience Program (SYWEP), Labor Investing For Tomorrow (LIFT) Internship Program, the Career Exploration Program, Jobs for America Graduates (JAG), and the Senior Community Services Employment Program (SCSEP) and any other services or programs that the department offers for the youth and aging (elderly) population. Invited Testifiers: Honorable Kimberly Causey-Gomez, Commissioner, Virgin Islands Department of Human Services Honorable Gary Molloy, Commissioner, Virgin Islands Department of Labor + Add to Google Calendar + iCal / Outlook export Tags: 35-0078 , aviation industry , Career Exploration Program , Coral Wings program , Department of Human Services , Department of Justice , Department of Labor , Digby Stridiron , Dior Parsons , Foster care , Gary Molloy , Head start Programs , Jobs for America Graduates , Joseph Boschulte , Julius Jackson , Justin Bartosh , Kimberly Causey-Gomez , Labor Investing For Tomorrow , Love City Flight Club , Makeda Dawson , official dish and dessert , private or commercial pilot , Sandra Gerard-Leung , Senior Community Services Employment Program , Senior Living Centers , Senior Recreation Centers , Society 340 , Standard Aviation , Summer Youth Work Experience Program , Suzanne Darrow-Magras , Taj Siwatu , UflyUVI , UVI CELL , Virgin Islands Fire & Emergency Medical Services , Virgin Islands Police Department , youth programs , Youth Rehabilitation Centers Date Jun 23 2023 Expired! Time 10:00 am Location Cleone H. Creque Legislative Conference Room Category Culture, Youth, Aging, Sports, and Parks Organizer Senator Angel L. Bolques, Jr. Phone 340-774-0880 Email SenatorBolques@legvi.org Quick Links Home Senators Committees Media News Contact Important Links Revised Organic Act of 1954 (PDF) 36th Oath of Office Booklet 100 Day Report Rules of the 36th Public Information or Archives Request Search for: Follow Follow Follow Follow