CITY OF ORLANDO
COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM


Items Types:
Awards/Presentations/Recognitions
For Meeting of:
April 6, 2015
District: ALL From:
Contract ID: Document Number:
Exhibits: Yes On File (City Clerk) : Yes Draft Only: No
Grant Received by City?: No

Subject:
Volunteer Appreciation Month 2015

Summary:
Mayor Dyer will call on Marcia Hope Goodwin, the City's Chief Service Officer and Director of Community Affairs & Human Relations, to introduce the proclamation.

National Volunteer Month inspires, recognizes and encourages people to find imaginative ways to engage in and serve their communities. Each April Orlando celebrates and honors volunteers and national service members who support worthwhile activities in Orlando.  The City of Orlando is committed to encouraging volunteerism among its employees, citizens and partners.  The City is proud to be a Cities of Service Leadership City, implementing Orlando Cares:  Orlando's Impact Volunteering Service plan, the Orlando Partnership for School Success (O-PASS) and engaging valued volunteers in many city operations.  

The governor has designated April as Volunteer Month, promoting the spirit of volunteerism statewide.  The city encourages more people to volunteer in our communities, while raising awareness of how volunteers and national service members improve lives.

Marcia will introduce the volunteers present before the Mayor reads the proclamation and takes a photo with the volunteers and national service members.

Fiscal & Efficiency Data: NONE

Recommended Action:
Recognizing the month of April as Volunteer Appreciation Month


Agenda Item attachment(s) on file in the City Clerks Office.

Note: All agenda items must be in the City Clerk's office by Noon Friday, six(6) business days prior to the regular Monday City Council meeting.

Contact: Marcia Hope Goodwin
Approved By:

Department Date and Time
Communications 3/25/2015 12:24 PM
City Clerk 3/25/2015 12:53 PM

ATTACHMENTS:
Name: Description: Type:
Volunteer_Appreciation_Month_2015-edited.docx Volunteer Appreciation Month Proclamation Backup Material

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