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Home My WebLink About3.a. Volunteer recognition 4ROSEN tOLINJf EXECUTIVE SUMMARY CITY COUNCIL City Council regular meeting: April 15, 2008 AGENDA ITEM: Volunteer recognition AGENDA SECTION: t p4riliCert1( Pepoief6 PREPARED BY: William H. Droste, Mayor AGENDA NO. .a. ATTACHMENTS: Proposed proclamation APPROVED BY: V RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve proclamation; commend honorees For the fifth consecutive year, the Rosemount City Council is observing National Volunteer Week to honor citizens who contribute time and energy without compensation to the betterment of our community. Tonight the Council will consider a proclamation to approve the observance in Rosemount. A number of volunteers will also receive the Councils thanks on behalf of the community. PROCLAMATION National Volunteer Week is celebrated across the country each spring. This year's national observance is set for the week of April 27 through May 3. The proclamation proposed for consideration tonight notes that "our country's volunteer force of more than 64 million people is a great treasure" and that "volunteers are vital to our future as a caring and productive nation and to the quality of life in Rosemount." The text is attached to this memorandum. COMMENDATIONS Beginning in February, the City asked for names of volunteers who deserve Rosemount's thanks and who can serve as an example to encourage more residents to volunteer for the benefit of the community. City staff collected a number of nominations from the public, and staff provided a number of recommendations of their own from lists of citizens who have worked directly with City government during the past year. We will distribute certificates based on those nominations. As in the past, some of them go to more than one person, such as a family or group who work together on volunteer efforts. Some honorees told us they cannot attend tonight, but we will still share their names. We ask those who are here to step forward and receive the commendation from the Mayor. After we have handed out the certificates, we will ask all the recipients to come forward for a group photo. We have divided our list into groups based roughly on the type of volunteer work they have performed. But we always find that many of the citizens recognized tonight are involved with more than one activity. A few of tonight's recipients are not residents of Rosemount but deserve our thanks for their efforts that benefit our residents. PROCLAMATION WHEREAS, the City of Rosemount seeks to inspire, equip, and mobilize people to take action that changes the world; and WHEREAS, volunteers can connect with community service opportunities in Rosemount through dozens of community service organizations; and WHEREAS, individuals and communities in America are at the center of social change discovering their power to make a difference; and WHEREAS, during this observance, all over the nation, service projects will be performed and volunteers recognized for their commitment to service; and WHEREAS, the giving of oneself in service to another empowers the giver and the recipient; and WHEREAS, experience teaches us that government by itself cannot solve all of our nation's social problems; and WHEREAS, our country's volunteer force of more than 64 million people is a great treasure; and WHEREAS, the Rosemount City Council has for five years honored a selection of volunteers and commended them for their service to the community; and WHEREAS, volunteers are vital to our future as a caring and productive nation and to the quality of life in Rosemount NOW, THEREFORE, I, William H. Droste, Mayor of Rosemount do hereby proclaim April 27 —May 3, 2008 as National Volunteer Week In Rosemount, Minnesota, and urge my fellow citizens to volunteer in their communities. By volunteering and recognizing those who serve, we can replace disconnection with understanding and compassion. Signed this 15 day of April, 2008 William H. Droste, Mayor We appreciate that these citizens are allowing us to draw attention to them that they did not ask for, so that they can serve as an example of the benefits to our community from volunteerism. They serve as role models for us all. Adopt a Park These volunteers maintain the condition and cleanliness of the City's parks. Some parks still have not been assigned. Those who would like to volunteer can call 651 322 -6000 for more information. Girl Scout Troop 1392 Birch Park Nicholas, Alex, and Karla Dyson Biscayne Park Rosemount Moms Club Camfield Park Steven Murphy Carrolls Woods The Steinle Family Charlies Park Pat, Connie, Ryan, Maria, Blake Gilson Chippendale Park, Twin Puddles Park The Murphys Claret Park The Swanson Family Connemara Park Brownie Troop 649 Dallara Park Rosemount Knights of Columbus, Columbian Squires and Squirettes Erickson Park Community Action Council Volunteers and Neighbors Family Resource Center Alec, Kim, Noah, Sophia Gorjestani Jaycee Park Brownie Troop #2400 Kidder Park Haage, Peterson Studley Families Lions Park Bukovich, Toll, Wolf, Fliger, Lang, and Tyrrell Families Meadows Park Fluegel's Farm, Garden and Pet Schwarz Pond Park Brea, Brianna, Courtney, Emma, Grace, Jordan, Kaleigh, Melissa Shannon Park Young Rembrandts Winds Park Scouting leaders It is the City Council's pleasure to honor Rosemount's young people who receive the highest honor in Boy Scots and Girl Scouts. But the programs offer benefits to all the young people who take part, thanks to the devotion of Scout leaders. The names we are about to cite come from the contact list for Scouting groups that use the City's facilities at the Community Center. Jennifer Hein Diane Allen Trisha Kanta Kim Murtell Susan Snap Laurie Rumpza Jackie Speich 2 Tax assistance Another function that takes place at the Rosemount Community Center is the offer of advice to people who are trying to fill out their tax returns. We are uncertain whether any of these honorees will be able to attend, given the date on the calendar. But they deserve timely thanks. Jim Peterson Curtiss Peterson Jerry Osiecki Leprechaun Days and Haunted Woods Trails The City of Rosemount is blessed with a devoted group of volunteers who stage the community's two major celebrations: Leprechaun Days, which stretches over ten days in late July; and the Haunted Woods Trail, which lights up Central Park before Halloween. These events occur with the support of several City departments, but the motivating force is the creativity and the long hours of work by our uncompensated citizens. The names we will call, provided by the volunteer committees, mix people involved in both events, because so many volunteers give their time to each. Kris Akin Peggy Johnson Mary Bittner Tad Johnson Gene Allen Randy Komorouski Steve Ball June Bob Korthaurer Justin Bottem Mary Kay Langager Maureen Mike Bouchard Jerry Karen Little LaDonna Boyd Tim Little Bob Brawley John Ann Loch Laura Briggs Jerry Mattson Laura Davis Emiola Kymberly Nicholson Lori Grimmer Matt Poepl Rich Herman Rosemarie Elaine Ratzlaff Barb Hester Cheryl Ruud Sam Holl Hal Shelly Seeberg Shannon Weigland Joe Walsh Gene Ilig Lynda Joe Webber Eric Ruud Diane Wellman Jane Bob Scwartz Alice Wenzel Laurie Johnson Tom Werner 3 School volunteers The City invited local public and non -public schools to submit a few names to represent the volunteers who help with educational and recreational activities for Rosemount's students. Becky Haage Rosemount Middle School Coordinates volunteers to help with back -to- school kickoff and beyond Barb Retterath Rosemount Middle School Key figure in Parent Communication Network Cindy Tucker Rosemount Middle School Also works in Communication Network and coordinates safe parties Sandy Russell Shannon Park Elementary "Like a fulltime employee here who doesn't make a dime." Lynn Carlson Red Pine Elementary A first -year, full day volunteer Kim Liggett Diamond Path Elementary Has worked at school 16 years while four children attended; key in annual fundraiser, family fun fest, classroom help Kendra Sullivan St. Joseph School Organized events and fundraising for new school Bart Flentje St. Joseph School Helps with computer systems Joe Duffy St. Joseph School Helps with computer systems Tony Brand St. Joseph School Coaches girls basketball and softball; also coordinates Knights of Columbus Free Throw contest Paul Sampers St. Joseph School Cub Scout Pack Leader, involved at least 10 years Teri Temple Rosemount High School Both organize and work with a Robin Lamoreaux large group of parents to create flags, costumes, uniforms, and props for the Rosemount High School Marching Band, setting up each year in mid July and working through the end of August. Result repeated state championships. Other volunteer activities Jeanne Schwartz has been active in several community events. She is among the organizers of the Rosemount Area Arts Council and is also involved with other volunteer efforts through the Church of St. Joseph. Jerry Tompkins works with the Rosemount Snowtoppers, which offers safety training for snowmobilers, meals on wheels, and trail marking. 4 Further recognition We should also note that the Council plans another recognition event next week for others who work closely with City government, including our Police Reserves and Chaplains, and citizens who serve on the Council's advisory commissions and task forces. 5