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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1998-12-14; Parks & Recreation Commission; 1298-3; Receipt of DonationsPARKS 8t RECREATION COMMISSION -AGENDA BILL 1 0 INFO \&q8-3 TlTLE: MTG. DATE: \Z-\y-q$ RECEIPT OF DONATIONS DEPT.CS0 0 ACTION STAFF: DIV. .& /A aAm A RECOMMENDED ACTION : Receive in-kind donations totaling approximately three hundred ($300) dollars in support of the Carlsbad Swim Complex’s “Pumpkin Plunge” event and recommend the donations be accepted by the City Manager. ITEM EXPl ANATION : The “Pumpkin Plunge” was an aquatic Halloween carnival held at the Carlsbad Swim Complex on Saturday, October 24,1998. Staff decorated the facility, conducted aquatic games for children and gave out prizes and treats. Ninety children took home pumpkins from the “Pumpkin Toss” game. Treats and pumpkins were donated by the following local businesses: 0 Albertson’s Market 955 Carlsbad Village Dr. Carlsbad 0 Von’s Market 2560 El Camino Real Carls bad 0 Von’s Market 6951 El Camino Real Carls bad 0 Von’s Market 985 Tamarack Carlsbad 0 Lucky’s Market 2170 Vista Way Oceanside Item: 144 cans of soda Item: 20 pumpkins Item: 20 pumpkins Item: 30 pumpkins Item: 20 pumpkins FISCAL IMPACT; Approximately three hundred ($300) dollars in products were donated by the above listed businesses to enhance the Carlsbad Swim Complex’s “Pumpkin Plunge” event. All donations offset cost to City in providing a quality aquatic carnival. EXHIBITS: 1. Sample letter of appreciation sent to each donation partipant. 2. Sample of event photographs sent to each donation participant. I I ?if November 16, 1998 Attention Manager Von’s Market 985 Tamarack Carlsbad, CA 92008 Dear Michael, The City of Carlsbad Swim Complex Staff thanks you for the pumpkins you generously donated to our Halloween aquatic carnival. The “Pumpkin Plunge” was attended by more than 100 children and their families. Staff conducted aquatic games, decorated the facility, handed out treats and gave away prizes. The event was enjoyed immensely by participants and staff. Please accept our gratitude for helping make this event possible. Enclosed are photographs which demonstrate the fun you helped bring to our community’s youth. Sincerely, Dave Gorsline Aquatic Specialist EXHIBIT 1 @ 1200 Carlsbad Village Drive - Carlsbad, California 92008-1 989 - (61 9) 434-2824 EXHIBIT 2 .d -- '9