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OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
NO. 268-2005
LETTER TO COMMISSION
TO: Mayor David Dermer and Members of the City Commission
FROM:
City Manager Jorge M. Gonzalez
October 12,2005
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DATE:
SUBJECT: Teens Wash Cars To Help Katrina Hurricane Victims
Members of the North Shore Teen Club raised $744 to help the City's overall Hurricane
Katrina Relief program Saturday, October 1, 2005. Twenty-three Teen Club members
washed cars for a total of $672 and sold $72 worth of lcee drinks. A photo montage of the
event is attached.
The Hurricane Relief Car Wash is just the latest chapter of positive achievement in the
ongoing success story of the North Shore Teen Club. Started by Recreation program
Supervisor Willie Priegues in December, 2004 with 5 teens, the Club now has 65 members.
Its provides a safe alternative to the "street," gives. kids the opportunity to experience
different cultural activities, and through the volunteer hours the children are required to
perform, teaches the value of hard work and responsibility.
A "Movie in the Pari<" and Hurricane Relief program at North Shore Park Friday, September
23, raised another $2,090. That event drew a record 1,050 residents and guests, and
featured music from the Nautilus Middle School band and face painting by Fienberg-Fisher
Elementary School teachers and parents.
Please marle your calendar for these upcoming Paries & Recreation Department
programs:
. Movie in the Park, Friday, October 28, 2005, Flamingo Park
. Haunted Skating, Monday, October 31,2005, Scott Rakow Youth Center
. Halloween Party, Monday, October 31, 2005, North Shore Band shell
. And please remember, entry fees have now been waived at pools and youth centers
during non-programmed hours.
You are cordially invited to visit our facilities and experience firsthand the recreational
programs that offer something for every member of the family.
Should you ave additional questions, please contact Kevin Smith at (305) 673-7730.
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Kevin Smith, Parks & Recreation Director
Julio Magrisso, Assistant Parks & Recreation Director
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OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
NO. 268-2005
LETTER TO COMMISSION
FROM:
Mayor David Dermer and Members of the City Commission
City Manager Jorge M. Gonzalez ':\ U-----
October 12, 2005 U
TO:
DATE:
SUBJECT: Teens Wash Cars To Help Katrina Hurricane Victims
Members of the North Shore Teen Club raised $744 to help the City's overall Hurricane
Katrina Relief program Saturday, October 1, 2005. Twenty-three Teen Club members
washed cars for a total of $672 and sold $72 worth of Icee drinks. A photo montage of the
event is attached.
The Hurricane Relief Car Wash is just the latest chapter of positive achievement in the
ongoing success story of the North Shore Teen Club. Started by Recreation Program
Supervisor Willie Priegues in December, 2004 with 5 teens, the Club now has 65 members.
Its provides a safe alternative to the "street," gives, kids the opportunity to experience
different cultural activities, and through the volunteer hours the children are required to
perform, teaches the value of hard work and responsibility.
A "Movie in the Park" and Hurricane Relief program at North Shore Park Friday, September
23, raised another $2,090. That event drew a record 1,050 residents and guests, and
featured music from the Nautilus Middle School band and face painting by Fienberg-Fisher
Elementary School teachers and parents.
Please mark your calendar for these upcoming Parks & Recreation Department
programs:
. Movie in the Park, Friday, October 28,2005, Flamingo Park
. Haunted Skating, Monday, October 31, 2005, Scott Rakow Youth Center
. Halloween Party, Monday, October 31,2005, North Shore Band shell
. And please remember, entry fees have now been waived at pools and youth centers
during non-programmed hours.
You are cordially invited to visit our facilities and experience firsthand the recreational
programs that offer something for every member of the family.
Should you ave additional questions, please contact Kevin Smith at (305) 673-7730.
IKS/JM/jm
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Robert C. Middaugh, Assistant City Manager
Kevin Smith, Parks & Recreation Director
Julio Magrisso, Assistant Parks & Recreation Director
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