Portola Valley youth committee sets $100 top prizes for climate video contest, Sept. 25 deadline
June 12, 2026 | Portola Valley, San Mateo County, California
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A Portola Valley youth committee meeting concluded with members approving April minutes and setting key details for a youth climate action video competition, including $100 awards for the top three entries and a Sept. 25, 11:59 p.m., submission deadline.
The committee (CJ Octin, member; Emily Coffee, member; Andy Brown, member; Bonnie Crater, member; Brooke Coffee, member; Reed Kaja, absent) agreed that there will be no public ceremony for the winners and that certificates and award notices will be emailed to recipients. Bonnie Crater said the top three winners will receive $100 each funded by "Bonnie's Foundation," and members discussed awarding fewer prizes if submissions are very limited.
Members outlined submission and outreach details: entries may be submitted in common digital formats (YouTube links, iMovie files, camera files), and the competition is aimed at students in kindergarten through eighth grade. The committee plans to advertise through schools, the town's bulletin boards (including locations outside Roberts and near the library), and the PV forum; members noted school outreach likely will be most effective starting in August.
On scheduling, the group set a firm submission deadline of Friday, Sept. 25, at 11:59 p.m. Members said they would adjust the number of prize tiers depending on total submissions.
The meeting also included a budget discussion. The committee identified $1,600 as the minimum funding level needed to support planned events and materials, citing banners and insurance as primary costs. Members said the amount would be used to support several planned activities, including a star party, a 2027 wildlife awareness event, and a spring boardwalk; they noted some materials (banners) could be reused across events pending town approval of publicity materials.
Members scheduled a star party for Friday, Oct. 2, noting Saturn's rings will be visible that night. Publicity forms and a banner design were submitted; the group discussed recruiting volunteers to bring telescopes, a company that might bring additional equipment, and the possibility of selling concessions such as hot chocolate.
A member moved to approve the minutes from the April meeting; the chair called for a voice vote and the minutes were approved. The meeting ended without further business and was adjourned at 5:27 p.m.
The committee (CJ Octin, member; Emily Coffee, member; Andy Brown, member; Bonnie Crater, member; Brooke Coffee, member; Reed Kaja, absent) agreed that there will be no public ceremony for the winners and that certificates and award notices will be emailed to recipients. Bonnie Crater said the top three winners will receive $100 each funded by "Bonnie's Foundation," and members discussed awarding fewer prizes if submissions are very limited.
Members outlined submission and outreach details: entries may be submitted in common digital formats (YouTube links, iMovie files, camera files), and the competition is aimed at students in kindergarten through eighth grade. The committee plans to advertise through schools, the town's bulletin boards (including locations outside Roberts and near the library), and the PV forum; members noted school outreach likely will be most effective starting in August.
On scheduling, the group set a firm submission deadline of Friday, Sept. 25, at 11:59 p.m. Members said they would adjust the number of prize tiers depending on total submissions.
The meeting also included a budget discussion. The committee identified $1,600 as the minimum funding level needed to support planned events and materials, citing banners and insurance as primary costs. Members said the amount would be used to support several planned activities, including a star party, a 2027 wildlife awareness event, and a spring boardwalk; they noted some materials (banners) could be reused across events pending town approval of publicity materials.
Members scheduled a star party for Friday, Oct. 2, noting Saturn's rings will be visible that night. Publicity forms and a banner design were submitted; the group discussed recruiting volunteers to bring telescopes, a company that might bring additional equipment, and the possibility of selling concessions such as hot chocolate.
A member moved to approve the minutes from the April meeting; the chair called for a voice vote and the minutes were approved. The meeting ended without further business and was adjourned at 5:27 p.m.
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