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AGENDA STATEMENT
CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: June 5, 2001
SUBJECT:
Recognition of 2001 Dublin Pride Week Poster Contest Winners and
"Make a Difference in Dublin" Volunteer Organizations
Report Prepared By: Jason Behrmann, Administrative Analyst
ATTACHMENTS:
None
RECOMMENDATION: Receive the Report and formally recognize poster contest winners
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FINANCIAL STATEMENT: None
DESCRIPTION:
Dublin Pride Week Poster Contest
All students in the City of Dublin were invited to participate in this year's Dublin Pride Week Poster
Contest. The students were asked to create posters that reflected this year's theme "Planting the Seeds for
our Growing Community". Over 300 entries were submitted with all entries receiving certificates of
appreciation. The City awards first and second prizes to individuals from each school in grades K~2, 3-5,
and 6-12 as well as an overall grand prize winner. Second prize winners receive a $15 gift certificate from
Target, first prize winners receive a $30 Target gift certificate and the grand prize winner receives a $100
Target gift certificate. The first and grand prize winners also have their posters displayed at the Civic
Center and will be presented with certificates of merit. The first and grand prize winners are as follows:
Grand Prize Winner
Zachary Pagan
9th Grade
Dublin High School
First Prize Winners
Jessica Schoefer
Priscilla Gnnawan
Jennifer Louis
Christine Gilbert
5th Grade
1 st Grade
4th Grade
3rd Grade
Frederiksen Elementary
Frederiksen Elementary
Nielsen Elementary
Valley Christian Elementary
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Arton Nguyen
Carli Jones
Mimi Maghbi
Quincy Lai
Casey Harrington
Ben Buserwini
Laura Buserwini
Amanda Pagan
1 st Grade
5th Grade
Kindergarten
5th Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
2~d Grade
7th Grade
Valley Christian Elementary
Murray Elementary
Murray Elementary
Dougherty Elementary
St. Phillips Elementary
Dublin Elementary
Dublin Elementary
Wells Middle School
"Make a Difference in Dublin" PrOjects
There were several organizations in the City that volunteered significant time and resources to community
clean up and beautification projects. The following "Make A Difference in Dublin" projects were
completed as part of the 2001 Dublin Pride Week events.
Creek Clean-Up
The Dublin Rotary Club and Dublin High School Leadership Class as well as many families and
individuals participated in a large creek clean up along South San Ramon and Alamo Creeks. The Dublin
Women' s Club provided refreshments for the volunteers.
Heritage Center Painting
The Dublin High School Leo Club spent an afternoon painting the interior of the Dublin Heritage Center.
Storm Drain Painting
The Dublin 4-H Club painted dozens of storm drains throughout the City with the words "No Dumping -
Drains to Bay,"
Repair and Renovation Projects
Standard Pacific has committed to repair and renovation projects at the Dublin Easter Seals Kaleidoscope
Center and a senior citizen residence.
In recognition of their outstanding efforts, these organizations will be presented with certificates of
appreciation for their support of 2001 Dublin Pride Week events.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the Council receive the report and formally recognize the Dublin Pride Week
poster contest winners and "Make a Difference in Dublin" volunteer organizations.