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MUNICIPAL CLERK'S DEPARTMENT
Meeting: GENERAL PURPOSE AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE
Date: April 2, 2012 Resolution #: -f By -law #:
Report #: CLD- 014 -12 File #:
Subiect: 2012 VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION CELEBRATION
RECOMMENDATIONS:
It is respectfully recommended that the General Purpose and Administration Committee
recommend to Council the following:
1. THAT Report CLD- 014 -12 be received for information.
Submitted by:
I.
-Reviewed by:
Franklin Wu,
Chief Administrative Officer
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REPORT NO.: CLD-014-12 PAGE 2
1. 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.
Over the years, the event has grown and in February 2008, Council passed
resolution #GPA-108-08 establishing that the Municipality of Clarington Volunteer
Recognition event be held every four (4) years to coincide with the Term of Council,
in the second year of the Term. Earlier this year, through the budget process,
Council provided the necessary funding to hold our Volunteer Recognition event in
2012, for this Term of Council.
2. 2012 EVENT DETAILS
The 2012 Volunteer Recognition Event will be held on Wednesday, May 16, 2012, at
the Garnet B. Rickard Recreation Complex starting at 6:30 pm.
Staff has contacted more than 180 volunteer organizations serving Clarington,
seeking nominations.
In accordance with our recognition policy, set by Council, each organization may
nominate up to five (5) nominees. The recognition categories are:
5 years service but less than 10
10 years service but less than 15
15 years service but less than 20
20 years service but less than 50
More than 50 years service
Nominations shall be received by the Municipal Clerk's Department and the deadline
for submitting nominations is 4:30 pm on Wednesday, April 18, 2012.
Given that the selection criteria are very straight forward, staff shall receive and
evaluate the nominations and compile the list of eligible award recipients. However,
to continue with the special significance of this celebration in acknowledging the
contributions of the recipients, it is recommended that all Members of Council
participate in the awards presentations.
3. CONCURRENCE - Not applicable
REPORT NO.: CLD-014-12 PAGE 3
4. CONCLUSION
This report is being presented for information purposes only.
CONFORMITY WITH STRATEGIC PLAN — Not Applicable
Staff Contact: C. Anne Greentree, Deputy Clerk
List of interested parties to be advised of Council's decision: