Committee agrees to prioritize social media, WhatsApp and youth volunteers to boost participation

Members said the committee needs better digital outreach to increase participation and attendance. Vanessa Roptopoulos proposed making social media a planning priority and using WhatsApp for quick coordination; "Let's put social media into our planning and our blast," she said, urging more intentional video and Instagram content to promote events.

Participants suggested recruiting a college student or a local grant writer with media skills to manage content and explore QR‑code signups in businesses. They noted past QR efforts had limited scan rates and that success will require direct outreach and volunteer capacity rather than passive placement of materials.