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REPORT
CLERK'S DEPARTMENT
Meeting:
General Purpose and Administration Committee
Date:
February 4, 2008
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Report #: CLD-005-08
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By-law #:
Subject:
VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION EVENT 2008
RECOMMENDATIONS:
It is respectfully recommended that the General Purpose and Administration Committee
recommend to Council the following:
1. THAT Report CLD-005-08 be received;
2. THAT the Volunteer Recognition Event for 2008 be held on Wednesday, April 30, 2008;
and
3. THAT the Municipality of Clarington host a Volunteer Recognition Event every four
years, to coincide with the Term of Council, and that the Event be held in the second
year of the Term, during National Volunteer Week.
Submitted by:
Reviewed by: O~_~
Franklin Wu,
Chief Administrative Officer
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CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON
40 TEMPERANCE STREET, BOWMANVILLE, ONTARIO L 1C 3A6 T 905-623-3379 F 905-623-6506
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BACKGROUND AND COMMENT
In 1992, Council deemed it desirable to acknowledge and celebrate the many volunteers who
contribute to the quality of life in the (then) Town of Newcastle. The first Volunteer Recognition
Event was held on April 23,1993 at the Garnet B. Rickard Recreation Complex and was very
well received by our volunteer community. More than 90 volunteers received awards for their
contributions and service to our community, and approximately 200 individuals attended the
event.
In 1998, Council resolved that the Volunteer Recognition Event would be held every three
years, in the second year of Council's term, during National Volunteer Week. Our most recent
Volunteer Recognition Event was held in April 2005 and for this event 96 organizations were
contacted and we recognized 97 volunteers as follows:
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5 years service but less than 10 34
10 years service but less than 15 29
15 years service but less than 20 14
20 years service but less than 50 15
more than 50 years services 5
In 2007 Council adopted the five-year Corporate Business Plan wherein Council identified
Citizen Engagement as a key business focus and further established supporting and
expanding volunteerism as a priority objective.
Freauency of Event
In 1998, Council resolved to host the Volunteer Recognition Event every three years to be held
in the second year of the Council Term. Given that the Term of Council is now four years, staff
recommend that a Volunteer Recognition Event be hosted once every four years, in the
second year of the Council Term, during National Volunteer Week.
2008 Event
This year, National Volunteer Week runs from April 27 through to May 3, and it is therefore
recommended that the 2008 Volunteer Recognition Event be held on Wednesday, April 30,
2008. The Clarington Beech Centre has been tentatively booked for this date.
CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON
40 TEMPERANCE STREET, BOWMANVILLE, ONTARIO L 1C 3A6 T 905-623-3379 F 905-623-6506
REPORT NO.: CLD.005.08
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Based on the eligibility criteria established by Council, invitations will be mailed to more than
approximately 90 Clarington community groups inviting nominations for awards. Nominations
shall be received by the Municipal Clerk's Department and the deadline for submitting
nominations is 4:30 pm on Friday, April 4, 2008.
Given that the selection criteria are very straightforward, staff shall receive and evaluate the
nominations and compile the list of eligible award recipients. However, to continue with the
special significance of this event in acknowledging the contributions of the recipients, it is
recommended that all Members of Council participate in the awards presentations.
Event Costs
Fifty-five hundred dollars was approved in the 2008 Current Operating Budget to fund the
costs for awards and hosting the event.
CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON
40 TEMPERANCE STREET, BOW MANVILLE, ONTARIO L 1 C 3A6 T 905-623-3379 F 905-623-6506