HomeMy WebLinkAbout2005-06-20; Parks & Recreation Commission; 605-2; Acceptance of Donation CITPARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION - AGENDA BILL I - MTG. DATE: I 6/20/05
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ACCEPTANCE OF DONATION
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Receive a donation of one hundred dollars ($100) from Carlsbad Village Optimist Club to be
used for supplies and materials in support of the Counselors In Training Program (CIT), and
recommend acceptance by the City Manager.
ITEM EXPLANATION:
CIT is a program for teens in 6* through 1 O* grade that focuses on personal growth, teamwork,
community involvement, and leadership development. These focal points are demonstrated
through daily interactive activities and discussions, and participation in community events and
volunteer projects, Theprogram meets Monday through Friday directly after school until 5:30pm,
and includes an eight-week summer program.
On May 19, 2005, the Counselors In Training participants volunteered their time at the Carlsbad
Loves Kids Day event, hosted by the Carlsbad Village Optimist Club. CIT participants performed
a variety of duties ranging from popcorn and snow cone sales, to managing carnival games. The
Carlsbad Village Optimist Club has donated $100 as a token of thanks - for the CIT’s - volunteered
time to support this event.
The $100 will be utilized to purchase program supplies and materials, such as leadership
development and personal growth workbooks, for the CIT Program.
A letter of thanks (Exhibit 1) has been sent to the Carlsbad Village Optimist Club.
FISCAL IMPACT:
$100 has been deposited into the Recreation Trust Account #149-4503-5651, and will be used
for the Counselors In Training Program.
EXHIBITS:
1. Letter of Thanks - May 19,2005
City of Carlsbad
Recreation Department
May 19,2005
DEVELOPING
TOMORROW'S LEADERS
BUILDING
COMMUNITY
PRIDE
STRENGTHENING FAMILIES
IMPROVING
QUALITY OF LIFE
Carlsbad Village Optimist Club
P.O. Box 266
Carlsbad, CA 9201 8-0266
Dear Board Members,
The City of Carlsbad would like to thank the Carlsbad Village Optimist
Club for the generous donation of $100 to the Counselors In Training (CIT)
Program, for participation in the Carlsbad Loves Kids Day event.
The CIT program is a teen leadership program for grades 6 through 10 that
focuses on personal growth, teamwork, leadership development, and community
involvement. The Carlsbad Loves Kids Day event was a wonderful opportunity
for the CIT participants to practice their leadership skills and connect with their
community.
The City of Carlsbad and CIT participants would like to thank you again,
and we look forward to any future volunteer opportunities.
Thank YOU,
hchard /7&< Navano
Recreation Specialist
City of Carlsbad
mava@,ci - .carlsbad. ca.us
(760) 729-4876
(760) 434-7287 Fax
CREATING COMMUNITY THROUGH PEOPLE, PARKS AND PROGRAMS
HARDING COMMUNITY CENTER
3096 Harding Street Carlsbad CA 92008-2320 (760) 602-7510 FAX (760) 434-7287