Fort Walton Beach Council agenda — 08-11-09 regular — reading text

addition to the work our volunteers did, we had volunteers from another agency who painted the facilities at the City soft ball complex at the fairgrounds. 1. 3 The City has historically participated in the Day of Caring as a Corporate Sponsor. As a Corporate Sponsor, the City of Fort Walton Beach is recognized in all media promotions and the City logo will be on all printed material. 2. Discussion 2. 1 Although the City does not contribute directly to the United Way, City of Fort Walton Beach employees have supported the United Way directly through voluntary contributions and payroll deductions, to the sum of approximately $ 16, 500 in last year' s campaign.The Day of Caring provides an additional avenue for employees to support United Way agencies and their clients in Fort Walton Beach. 3. Financial 3. 1 The cost of corporate sponsorship would be paid from account 001 -0100 -511 -4800, Legislative/Promotional Activities. 3. 2 There will be no budget transfer or amendment needed, and there is no future financial obligations to the City. 3. 3 Total amount requested is $ 250.00. 33- 4. Recommendation 4. 1 Staff respectfully requests authorization to permit up to 15 City employees ( three teams of five) to volunteer during regular work hours in the United Way' s Annual Day of Caring on September 18, 2009, utilizing whatever equipment may be necessary to assist United Way agency clients. 4.2 Staff also requests authorization to pay the $ 250 Corporate Sponsorship fee. Submitted by. I'ark Wiltsie, jkdministrative Services Director Reviewed for Agenda: g $ /,. f/e Ir bert Y. Mearns, City Manager 34- United Way of Okaloosa & Walton Counties 112 Tupelo Avenue Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548 850) 243-0315 Fax: ( 850) 243 -6625 www.united- way.org June 29, 2009 Dear United Way Friend, The United Way of Okaloosa -Walton Counties is planning another successful 2009 Day of Caring! Day of Caring is the United 'Way' s official campaign kick -off. Day of Caring is a successful way to provide hands -on community service work for volunteers, and answers some of the urgent needs our agencies and communities face. It provides a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the spirit of volunteerism that is vital to the United Way, its member agencies, and the communities in which we live and work. Please consider supporting this great event by becoming a Corporate Sponsor. Corporate sponsorships of $ 250 will be used to offset the cost of the events including expenses for breakfast, t-shirts, printing, and miscellaneous supplies. As a sponsor, your company will be recognized in all media promotions, on all printed materials, on Day of Caring t-shirts and at all Day of Caring Community kick -off breakfasts. Day of Caring will be a weeklong effort with individual community oriented Days of Caring as follows: Ft. Walton Beach------------- - - - - Friday, -- Sept. 18th DeFuniak Springs------------- - - - -Tuesday, -- Sept. 22nd Niceville/ Valparaiso ----------------Wednesday, Sept. 23 d Destin ------------- - ----------------- ---Thursday, Sept. 24th Crestview---------- ------------- - - - -Friday, -- Sept. 25h If your company decides to make this commitment to Day of Caring 2009, we would request a company representative be present at each appropriate community campaign kick -off.so that we can recognize your company for its generous support. Ifyour company participated last year, we still have your logo. But ifthis is thefirst time your company is participating or your logo has changed recently, please e- mail it to: _events unitg - way. ora. Thank you for considering this Corporate Sponsorship. If you have any questions concerning Day of Caring 2009, please call the United Way Office at ( 850) 243 -0315. You may download sponsorship and volunteer forms from our website: www.united- way.org Aileen Koon 2009 Marketing Committee Chair 35-  United Way of Okaloosa and Walton Counties You are invited to Join United VYay of:Okaloosa- Walton Counties in its 2009 Day..of Caring in all Areas of our Community 25th through September 18th Begin ning.September' What is Day of Caring? Day of Caring is a mobilization of volunteers to celebrate the spirit of giving through service by providing a morning of meaningful volunteer opportunities to individuals of the community. Volunteer's s will be assigned to a local organization where they tackle meaningful volunteer projects: No matter what your interest or skills, there is an opportunity for you to get involved. Some projects may include painting a room, cleaning out a flowerbed, or sorting canned food. When is Day of Caring? Ft. Walton Beach.-- Sept. Sept. 2z"d. at.8: ooa. m. 18t" at.7: 3o a. m. DeFuniak Springs - Nicevi lie —Sept. 231d at 8: oo a. m. Destin —Sept. 24`" at 7 :3o a. M'. Crestview —Sept. 25th at 8 :oo a. m. Where Does Day of Caring Begin? The day begins with volunteers gathering-at.chosen locations in each area early am for a rally. There will be donuts, juice, and coffee available. Volunteers will be given an explanation of Day of Caring and the importance of giving back to our communities through service. All volunteers will then leave to report to the organization assigned, and work on projects until 12 :oo noon. Who Can Participate In Day of Caring? Businesses, employee groups from local corporations, church groups, youth groups, civic and philanthropic groups, United Way supporters, and any caring individual. Everyone is welcome to perform community service tasks to. help local organizations in need. Why is Day of Caring so important? Day of Caring demonstrates that volunteer efforts are vital to the well being of our community. Day of Caring provides volunteers with a firsthand look at services provided by.local organizations that make an impact on people' s lives. Day of Caring showcases our communities' volunteer efforts and promotes the spirit of caring throughout the year; Day of Caring provides many local organizations with much -needed volunteer assistance. Day of Caring is a great team building exercise for your family, service organization or employees. How can I participate in Day of Caring? For more detailed information or questions to help sponsor or participate, visit our website: www.united=way.or , call the United Way-at 850- 243 -0315 or email eventsounited- way.or and sign up today. 36-  THANKS TO OUR 20o8 DAY. OKARING SPONSORS F6 MW061 C RES0RT QU VEST. JnD I! 1fiC. woe, 1ACCOR A cq&& SUPSri" er-.. ofCNudooa CounqSd r oxxi Ppaafx Bursa MARKET CHARITIES E A1110SA BankTrust. CeCMM v Ors rRAlFra7.tms. Nnk WAM', MIUL0IMP99 CAFWC FAMI.Y Woman' s Club FANWAWwx 0FCX5"" W Wfi zm% 4) 000WMA RAW Poma rouln like it hem: Sandes6rL ICOMMNrrf A& R.EG'IONS ftff and % ZL, FLORIDA CC 0 SFORMER n6N" FT1 mc THANKS TO.,OUR200'8 VOLUNTEERS AFRIJRW Junior Force Indyne American Legion Family Knights of Collumbus. Crestview Council # 7968 BAE Systems North.Okaloosa Medical Center BaAkTrust. Okaloosa County, Beach Community Bank Okalo.osaPublic; Schools Foundation CHELCO Okaloosa School District Office Chilcutt Family