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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCLD-48-02 ._'... .1.'........ 110 Clw:il1glOn REPORT CLERK'S DEPARTMENT Meeting: GENERAL PURPOSE AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE Report #: CLD-48-02 File#: n'!,/I/Ji-- Gtll-fCJb-~;L By-law #: Date: November 4, 2002 Subject: FUNDRAISING FOR THE CLARINGTON ANIMAL SHELTER - PET VALU AND PAT LIVINGSTON RECOMMENDATIONS: It is respectfully recommended that the General Purpose and Administration Committee recommend to Council the following: 1, THAT Report CLD-48-02 re received for information; and 2, THAT Thomas Sheehan, Pet Valu and Pat Livingston be acknowledged and thanked for their generous donations, Submitted by ()~~ Reviewed by: Franklin Wu, Chief Administrative Officer PLB*MKS*dm CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON 40 TEMPERANCE STREET, BOWMANVILLE, ONTARIO L1C 3A6 T 905-623-3379 F 905-623-6506 1101 1', ~.. ~ REPORT NO.: CLD-48-02 PAGE 2 of 3 BACKGROUND: On September 28, 2002, the staff of the Clarington Animal Shelter were pleased to participate in two events, FAMILY SAFETY DAY: Clarington Emergency Services invited the Clarington Animal Shelter to man a booth at their annual Family Safety Day. A display was set up which included various responsible pet ownership brochures, and information related to the Clarington Animal Shelter. The booth was manned by a member of staff of the Animal Shelter, her son who is working towards his school mandated 40 hour volunteer program, as well as a Member of the Animal Advisory Committee. The display was extremely well attended and staff distributed approximately 400 colouring books and pamphlets. PET VALU BARBEQUE: Also on September 28, 2002, and pursuant to an invitation from Thomas Sheehan, owner of Pet Valu, a member of staff along with a co-op student held a barbeque for the purpose of raising funds for the Clarington Animal Shelter. Local artist, Pat Livingston, spouse of Paul Livingston who painted the mural on the Animal Shelter, donated posters for sale at this event, the proceeds of which were also donated to the Animal Shelter. The posters were a collage of animals, sampling of pieces from Pat Livingston's pet portraits. The Pet Valu Barbeque was very well attended and the amount of $370.00 was raised from the sale of hot dogs and hamburgers. The amount of money raised from the sale of Pat Livingstone's posters totalled $75.00. A grand total amount of $445.00 was donated to the Clarington Animal Shelter as a result of this positive and worthwhile endeavour. Members of staff are pleased with the success of both events and want to commend and thank Thomas Sheehan from the Pet Valu store as well as Pat Livingston. 1] 02 '\ . REPORT NO.: CLD-48-02 PAGE 3 OF 3 The invitation from Emergency Services to participate in their Family Safety Day was also very much appreciated, It is therefore recommended that Report CLD-48-02 be received for information; and that Thomas Sheehan, Pet Valu and Pat Livingston be acknowledged and thanked for their generous donations. Interested parties to be advised of Council's decision: Thomas Sheehan, Pet Valu 2377 Hwy, #2 Bowmanville, ON L 1 C 5E2 Pat Livingston 1 06 Scugog Road Bowmanville, ON L 1 C 3J5 1103