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REPORT
CLERK'S DEPARTMENT
Meeting: GENERAL PURPOSE AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE
Date: March 7, 2005
Report #: CLD-09-05
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Subject:
VOLUNTEER SERVICE AWARDS - 2005
RECOMMENDATIONS:
It is respectfully recommended that the General Purpose and Administration Committee
recommend to Council the following:
1. THAT Report CLD-09-05 be received; and
2. THAT the Volunteer Recognition Event for 2005 be held on Wednesday, April 20, 2005.
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Reviewed by: Franklin Wu,
Chief Administrative Officer
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CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON
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REPORT NO.: CLD.09-05
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BACKGROUND
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. This year,
National Volunteer Week runs from April 17th through to April 23rd, and it is therefore
recommended that the 2005 Volunteer Recognition Event be held on Wednesday, April 20,
2005. The Clarington Beech Centre has been tentatively booked for this date.
Based on the eligibility criteria established by Council, invitations were mailed to more than 85
Clarington community groups inviting nominations for awards. Nominations are being received
by the Clerk's Department and the deadline for submitting nominations is 4:30 pm on Friday,
March 18, 2005.
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.
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