1999 Annual Recreation Recognition Night

The Scarborough Community Council recommends the adoption of the following report (January 4, 1999) from the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism, subject to adding a recommendation (3), as follows:

"(3)that the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism, be directed not to pursue the proposal to combine the events for the former East York and Scarborough in the year 2000.":

Purpose:

Each year, the members of the Scarborough Community Council and the Parks and Recreation Division acknowledge the significant contributions of our many volunteers by hosting the Annual Recreation Recognition Night.

Funding:

Funding for the 43rd Annual Recognition Night has been included as part of the 1999 Current Budget in the amount of $17,000.

Recommendations:

It is recommended:

(1)that the 43rd Annual Recognition Night be held on Friday May 28, 1999, at Malvern Community Recreation Centre; and

(2)that staff be authorized to proceed with the necessary arrangements to facilitate this annual event.

Background:

The Malvern Community Recreation Centre has been reserved for Friday May 28, 1999. In the past, approximately 24 Citations were presented, selected from nominations received from affiliated groups, staff and Members of Council. The number of Citations awarded in each of the three categories listed below, would be dependent on the quality of nominations received:

(1)Individual and Group of the Year

honouring an individual and a group who have provided outstanding volunteer service in Recreation, Parks and Culture in the Scarborough Community Council area.

(2)Special Awards (2)

recognizing individuals or groups who have reached a milestone anniversary (30 years or more) or who have performed an exemplary voluntary service (special event/project).

(3)Recreation Citations (20-24)

honouring individuals who, as volunteers, are giving or have given outstanding service to Recreation and/or Parks or Culture in the Scarborough Community Council area.

It is proposed that volunteer recognition in the year 2000 be a combined event in the East District, for both the former East York and Scarborough.

Contact Name:

Paul McNabney, Supervisor of Recreation & Facilities

Parks & Recreation - East District. Tel: 396-7810