HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007-11-19; Parks & Recreation Commission; 1107-2; Receipt of Donations Pumpkin Plunge 2007PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION - AGENDA BILL
AB#:1107-2
MTG. DATE: 11/19/07
STAFF: SHAY
RECEIPT OF DONATIONS
PUMPKIN PLUNGE 2007
INFO
ACTION
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Receive individual donations of cash and product in support of the October 13, 2007 Pumpkin
Plunge Event and recommend acceptance by the City Manager.
ITEM EXPLANATION:
On Saturday, October 13th, 2007, the Recreation Department held the Pumpkin Plunge special
event at the Swim Complex. There was an estimated attendance of over 400 participants.
Kids were able to create fun crafts, get their faces painted, participate in a variety of pool
challenges and carnival games, and snare a pumpkin in the "Floating Pumpkin Patch." The
highlight of the event was watching the Zombie Diving and Synchronized Swim Shows and
participating in some fun and creepy contests.
In order to provide each child with a pumpkin and a chance to trick-or-treat in a safe, controlled
environment, staff sought out donations from local businesses and friends of the pool to provide
pumpkins and candy. Mr. Brett Parker and Mrs. Florence Ledesma graciously donated $150 cash
and 62 bags of candy valued at $200. Several other businesses got involved by donating
pumpkins and pizza. Below is a list of our generous supporters.
CASH DONATIONS
Brett Parker
PRODUCTS/GOODS
Florence Ledesma
Vons Carlsbad
Henry's Marketplace
Knockout Pizzeria
FISCAL IMPACT:
62 bags of candy
25 pumpkins
40 pumpkins
Gift card
AMOUNT
$150
EST. VALUE
$200
$50
$40
$50
TOTAL DONATIONS = $490
The cost associated with the donated products helped offset the actual cost of providing this
special event. The one hundred and fifty dollars ($150) in cash was deposited into the Special
Events trust account #1494503-5651.
Letters of appreciation have already been sent on behalf of the Recreation Department and the
City of Carlsbad.
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