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DUBLIN
CALIFORNIA
STAFF REPORT
CITY COUNCIL
DATE: May 21, 2024
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers
FROM: Linda Smith, City Manager
SU B.ECT: Job's Daughters International Day Proclamation
Prepared by: Marissa Clevenger, Administrative Technician
Agenda Item 3.4
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The City Council will present the Job's Daughters International Day Proclamation.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Present the Proclamation.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
None.
DESCRIPTION:
Job's Daughters International (JDI) is an organization for young women between the ages of 10
and 20 that provides a safe space for girls to learn leadership skills and be an active part of their
communities. JDI Bethel No. 1 Dublin has participated in numerous volunteer events, including but
not limited to the City of Dublin's St. Patrick's Day festivities and Eggstravaganza, as well as
various school clean-up projects.
Job's Daughters International Day is observed on May 27.
STRATEGIC PLAN INITIATIVE:
None.
NOTICING REQUIREMENTS/PUBLIC OUTREACH:
The City Council Agenda was posted.
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ATTACHMENTS:
1) Job's Daughters International Day Proclamation
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Attachment I
A PROCLAMATION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF DUBLIN, CALIFORNL4
"Job's Daughters International Day"
WHEREAS, Job's Daughters International (JDI) is an organization for young women between the ages of io and 20, with over one million members
and alumni worldwide over the course of the last ioo years. JDI provides a safe place for girls to have fun, learn leadership skills, and be an active part
of their community. JDI also offers its members with a life-long community of support to help them succeed in society, and through local gatherings
and service projects, provides a place for girls to become confident women; and
WHEREAS, JDI was founded by Ethel T. Wead Mick in Nebraska and expanded to California by Elsie Bonneville Daskam with the first Bethel
receiving their charter signed on June 9,1923, in Oakland, CA. Bethel No. i moved from Oakland to Dublin in i983 and is one of 7o Bethels in the State
of California; and
WHEREAS, JDI Bethel No. i Dublin has been instrumental in the community because of their generous charitable work including but not limited to
volunteering and serving during the City of Dublin's St. Patrick's Day festivities and Eggstravaganza, and assisting with various school clean-up
projects; and
WHEREAS, JDI of California, in partnership with the California Masonic Families, offers tens of thousands of dollars annually in scholarships and
grants to its members and in support of local, regional, and international charities; and
WHEREAS, the City of Dublin encourages youth to get involved in organizations such as JDI who, through business meetings, leadership camps, and
organizing events and fundraisers, helps young women develop the skills needed to be outstanding leaders.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Dublin does hereby proclaim May 27, 2024, as `Job's Daughters
International Day" in the City of Dublin, and encourages the support of the Job's Daughters International program and its participants, and the work
they do to enable youth to realize their full potential.
DATED: May 21, 2024
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Mayor Melissa Hernand j / Vice Mayor Sliefry Hu
Councilme Jean
Co- u- ncilme- mber Michael McCorriston
Councilmefrber Kashef Qaadri
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