CITY OF ORLANDO
COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM


Items Types:
Awards/Presentations/Recognitions
For Meeting of:
April 10, 2017
District: ALL From:
Contract ID: Document Number:
Exhibits: Yes On File (City Clerk) : Yes Draft Only: No
Grant Received by City?: No

Subject:
April 2017 as Volunteer Appreciation Month

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 everyone to find meaningful 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, engaging volunteers and national service members in Orlando Cares: Orlando's impact volunteering program, Operation Americorp, the Orlando Partnership for School Success (O­PASS) and many other city operations. The city values its volunteers and national service members and encourages all residents to volunteer, which raises awareness of how volunteers and national service members improve lives. Ms. Goodwin will introduce the volunteers and national service groups present before the Mayor reads the proclamation and takes a photo with the group. 

Fiscal & Efficiency Data: N/A 

Recommended Action:
Recognize 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 3/29/2017 3:22 PM
City Clerk 3/30/2017 7:24 AM

ATTACHMENTS:
Name: Description: Type:
Volunteer_Appreciation_Month_2017_-_FINAL.docx Proclamation - Volunteer Appreciation Month April 2017 Backup Material

"Enhance the quality of life in the City by delivering public services in a knowledgeable, responsive and financially responsible manner."