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1b. Approve Winners of Park & Rec Service Awards CITY OF CHANHASSEN 7700 Market Boulevard PO Box 147 Chanhassen, MN 55317 Administration Phone: 952.227,1100 Fax: 952,227.1110 Building Inspections Phone: 952.227.1180 Fax: 952.227.1190 . Engineering Phone: 952,227.1160 Fax: 952.227.1170 Finance Phone: 952.227,1140 Fax: 952,227.1110 Park & Recreation Phone: 952.227.1120 Fax: 952.227.1110 Recreation Center 2310 Coulter Boulevard Phone: 952,227.1400 Fax: 952.227,1404 Planning & Natural Resources Phone: 952.227.1130 Fax: 952.227.1110 Public Works 1591 Park Road Phone: 952,227,1300 Fax: 952.227.1310 Senior Center Phone: 952.227.1125 Fax: 952,227,1110 Web Site www.ci.chanhassen.mn.us -1b - MEMORANDUM TO: Todd Hoffman, Park & Recreation Director Jerry Ruegemer, Recreation Superintendent ~ ~ December 14, 2009 O~ . Approve Winners of Park & Recreation Volunteer Service A wards FROM: DATE: SUBJ: PROPOSED MOTION: The City Council approves awarding the following Park & Recreation Volunteer Service Awards: Resident Category: Business Group: Community Group: Juggbros-Brett & Blake Szalapski The Mustard Seed Landscaping & Garden Center Chanhassen Lions Club Groups Representing School Districts 276 & 112: Greg Drewiske & Danny Hatton Approval requires a simple majority vote of the City Council. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY On November 24,2009, the Park & Recreation Commission reviewed the nominations for Park & Recreation Volunteer Service Awards. Attached is the staff report to the Commission that describes the awards and nominees in detail. In addition to the submitted nominees, the Park & Recreation Commission identified the Chanhassen Lions Club as a deserving organization in the Community Groups category for their contributions to the city in 2009. The Commission also felt that both nominees in the District 276 & 112 School Group category receive awards because they both participated in the same activity and performed the same volunteer tasks. Chanhassen is a Community for life - Providing for Today and Planning for Tomorrow Mr. Todd Hoffman December 14,2009 Page 2 RECOMMENDA TION The Park & Recreation Commission unanimously recommends that the City Council present the following Park & Recreation Volunteer Service Awards: Resident Group Nominees: Juggbros-Brett & Blake Szalapski The Juggbros are brothers whose main focus is teaching kids how to juggle and entertain crowds of people. During the past year, the Juggbros voluntarily taught classes to children and performed at the Summer Discovery Playground Program, the Penny Carnival, the Fourth of July Celebration, and the Senior Center picnic. Their performances have been enjoyed by a large number of our residents and staff appreciates the ability to use local performers in our recreation program offerings. Business Group Nominee: The Mustard Seed Landscaping & Garden Center The Mustard Seed Landscaping & Garden Center has been a Gold Sponsor of our annual community special events for the past four years. Not only has The Mustard Seed contributed financially, but they have volunteered their time and resources to other community events. They donate and coordinate Santa Claus, his head elf, and a real live reindeer for the Tree Lighting Ceremony. They also are active in the SouthWest Metro Chamber of Commerce and have volunteered at the Fourth of July Celebration and the Home & Garden Expo. Additionally, they are involved with various projects with St. Hubert's Catholic Community, Eastern Carver County School District 112, and many other service projects. Community Groups and Organizations: The Chanhassen Lions Club The Chanhassen Lions Club was chartered in 1988 and since then has been involved in many community activities. Most recently, the club volunteered for the annual Halloween Party (which they have done for several years); but has also focused a lot of their attention to the Chanhassen Senior Center. They contributed financially to the 15th Anniversary calendars, the Senior Center community open house, and has sponsored their annual picnic for the past five years. In 2009, 125 seniors participated in the annual picnic. Their involvement in the picnic includes set-up, purchase and cook the food, and arrange for entertainment. The Lions Club has had a long history of being involved in the Chanhassen community and the city is appreciative of their service. g:\park\jerry\volunteer awards\cc memo 12-14-09.doc Mr. Todd Hoffman December 14, 2009 Page 3 Groups Representing Schools in Districts 276 & 112 Nominees: Greg Drewiske and Danny Hatton Greg Drewiske is a junior at Chanhassen High School and Danny Hatton is a senior at Chaska High School. During this past year, both provided instructional support for a Chanhassen Park & Recreation Youth Football program. The program was for children in grades 1-3 and ran for five weeks. Both young men provided instruction on football skills that will improve participant's knowledge of the game. Our department certainly has benefitted from utilizing talented community members to assist with our programs. If approved by the City Council, the awards will be distributed at their January 11,2010 meeting. ATTACHMENTS 1. Park & Recreation Commission Minutes dated November 24,2009 2. Staff Report to the Park & Recreation Commission dated November 17, 2009 3. Park & Recreation Volunteer Service Award Applications g:\park\jerry\volunteer awards\cc memo 12-14-09.doc Park and Rec Commission Meeting - November 24,2009 Wendt: No. Daniel: Alright. Well should we make a motion to approve the fees staying flat for 201O? Stolar: So moved. Scharfenberg: Second. Stolar moved, Scharfenberg seconded that the Park and Recreation Commission recommend that the City Council adopt the 2010 group picnic reservation fees at the same level as 2009. All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 7 to O. REVIEW NOMINEES FOR PARK AND RECREATION SERVICE A WARDS AND MAKE RECOMMENDATION TO THE CITY COUNCIL. Ruegemer: Thanks again Chair Daniels. This is the first opportunity for the commission to take a look at the new program that we did implement last December as you all probably remember in our Park and Rec Commission meeting. This is our first year of going through the volunteer, park and rec volunteer service award program. For this year we did try to advertise it a lot of different places. Through the Chanhassen Connection, our web site, press releases, the electronic menu board down on the comer of 78th and Kerber Boulevard so we really tried to get the information out there. It's been on the city web page for oh probably 6-7 months, that sort of thing here trying to get that word out. We did break the service awards down into 4 different categories. The category A is the resident group. B is business. C is community groups and organizations and D is the groups representing schools in Districts 276 and 112. So the, we did have a total this year of 4 applications that were received. What we had one in the resident group area. One in the business. We did not have any in the community groups and organizations and then two in the groups representing School Districts 276 and 112. Briefly going through the resident group we did have the Juggbros, Brett and Blake Szalapski. They are really nice pair of young men. Obviously they are brothers. They have volunteered at a number of different events and programs that we've had throughout the city in 2009. The Summer Discovery Playground program, Penny Carnival, the Fourth of July. They were an entertainment out at Sue's senior center picnic at Lake Ann Park so they really participated in a, kind of a number of different programs that we have throughout Chanhassen in 2009 so staff appreciates having them. They always do it for free and volunteer their time to kind of give back to the community so really a pair of nice young men. Briefly with the business group nominee. That is the Mustard Seed Landscaping and Garden Center. They've been a gold sponsor of our's for our annual sponsorship program for the last 4 years. They donate annually $1,000 for their annual sponsorship. This year Mark did bump it up to $1,200 for their sponsorship for 2010. Mark has been involved in a number of different areas with the city, and not only volunteering their time but, in financial contributions. As a lot of you have been to the tree lighting ceremony coming up here next week, week and a half, Mark is the elf. Mark coordinates the Santa Claus is one of Mark's employees. Cory is Santa Claus. He dresses up every night. Or every year. Mark is in the elf suit and he brings up the live reindeer so Mark does all that. Donates all that. You know the talent and the reindeer and all that sort of stuff to that event so it's a real nice thing that the city doesn't have to pay for any of that stuff. Just kind of add to the overall event itself. Mark's 15 Park and Rec Commission Meeting - November 24, 2009 also involved with the Southwest Area Chamber. You know kind of separate from the City. Been past president. Been very involved with that. With the Fourth of July trade, business trade and expo. The Home and Garden Expo as well as coming up next year at the rec center. He's also done you know a number of other different community types of events and projects within Carver County or with the school district so. The other two, the category D we had two individuals, two students from, they're both from Chaska High School last year but now they kind of separated out with the new split. Greg Drewiske now is at the new Chanhassen High School and Danny Hatton is at, he continued to stay at the Chaska High School. During the spring of 2009 when they both were students at Chaska High School they performed and volunteered time for a youth football program that we had out at the Chanhassen Recreation Center so they volunteered their time to help kind of coordinate or provide supervision for the football program. That certainly benefitted our department having another set of hands so to speak to help out with the coordination of that. You know kind of bring our staff ratios down and with volunteering of their time we didn't have to payout any money for additional staff. So they were really a pleasure to work with and certainly benefitted our department as well. So at this point staff's going to recommend that the commission review the applications, which I'm sure you have already. Make a recommendation to the City Council as to who should receive the park and rec service awards. And just a reminder, going forward tonight I think we're going to, I know we don't have that many nominations here but, and applications but we're going to try to have one award per category. Daniel: Moving forward beyond this year? Hoffman: Yep. Daniel: So this year we're just going to choose one? Hoffman: No. You can choose all three I would recommend. One in each category but in the future when it's multiple nominations. Daniel: Per category. Hoffman: One per category. Daniel: Okay, gotch ya. Kelly: So those two high school kids are a single nomination? Ruegemer: Yes. Kelly: Okay. Daniel: So we're not going to vote against each other. 16 Park and Rec Commission Meeting - November 24, 2009 Stolar: For community groups and organizations, there were no nominees. Like tonight we just heard about what the Lions Club does for the senior center. Do we have choices to add or would you rather not do that in this process? Ruegemer: You know in reviewing, staff certainly had conversation of that. We really wanted to get the program to, out into the community and really have kind of a community based nomination process. More so than staff kind of going out and hand. Hoffman: That doesn't preclude them from nominating. Ruegemer: Yeah but. Stolar: I was out, when did we go to the senior thing? We went to the senior thing once about 4 years ago we want to it as a commission, or you promoted it here and I know I went to that and they do do a lot of work out there for that. They used to do the event as they have this year, the last couple years but they've done quite a bit... But I don't want to rush into anything but it does seem like. Hoffman: I don't think you're rushing in. Smith: I think it's a good idea. I would, I mean I would make a motion that we would accept staff's recommendation, or that we would nominate the three entries here as well as add an entry in the group as far as the Lions as pertaining to their involvement with the senior center. Wendt: I'll second that. Smith moved, Wendt seconded that the Park and Recreation Commission recommend the City Council award the Park and Recreation Service A wards to the following nominees: Resident Group: Juggbros - Brett and Blake Szalapski Business Group: The Mustard Seed Landscaping and Garden Center Community Groups and Organizations: Chanhassen Lions Club Groups Representing Schools in Districts 276 and 112: Greg Drewiske and Danny Hatton All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 7 to O. Daniel: We'll just say that certainly we include this for the meeting. I mean it's really amazing what some of these young kids are doing. Hoffman: We heard of a couple more tonight. The bingo callers. Daniel: Absolutely. Hoffman: For years. 17 Park and Rec Commission Meeting - November 24, 2009 Daniel: It really is. I mean they're just unique. It's a different way to draw and contribute to the community and certainly they're all well deserving of an acknowledge of the~r efforts and serVIce. Hoffman: December the council will review the nominees and then in January they'll make their awards and we'll let you know when that's going on at the council meeting. Daniel: Is that something that the Park and Rec Commission should be, as well as the staff, be present for? Hoffman: Sure. Not, you don't all have to be there but if you're represented as some of your members, that would be great. Daniel: Okay, great and you'll let us know when that will be. Hoffman: I will. Daniel: Great, thanks Todd. RECREA TION PROGRAM REPORTS: 2009 HALLOWEEN PARTY EV ALVA TION. Ruegemer: I know we had a chance to discuss the Halloween Party kind of at our October meeting here but didn't have the evaluation prepared yet at that point. It seems like that was quite a while ago at this point but thanks again for everybody for being there. We did have approximately 500 people with children, parents and family members out there for that. We had a pretty nice night. It was a little bit wet out in the area but we had to make some adjustments with the hay rides and that sort of thing which worked out just fine with that. We had a number of different groups in the gym areas and with different games and face painters and that sort of thing, that worked out really good. Got some new entertainment this year. The Mixed Nuts. They were kind of a comedy duo that kind of went through their skits and their performances within the gym area so that, by the looks of it the kids were enjoying it with the laughter that was going on inside the gym so that was a nice event. Kept the refreshments to the rooms 3 and 4. Fred and Judy Prince have been volunteering for that for a number of years as well so they're kind of our official cookie ambassadors on the Halloween night so we certainly appreciate all their efforts for that so. I think they enjoy seeing all the kids in their costumes as well and it kind of, watching that area within those rooms so we had a great volunteers again from Holy Family High School, Chanhassen High School Key Club as well as the park and rec commissioners, city staff and that sort of thing too so we had a great, just after the event, this was probably the quickest that we ever you know disassembled everything and had everything boxed up in less than an hour after the event was over with so we were out of there by 8:30 which is an all time record. So we had great help. Great students. Great staff that was there and we organized everything and put it down and swept everything out and shut the doors by 8:30 so thanks again for all you that helped out with that so. Just a number of different general comments. You know we're going to certainly try to keep the entertainment fresh and rotate that on an annual basis or 18 CITY OF CHANIlASSEN 7700 Market Boulevard PO Box 147 Chanhassen, MN 55317 Administration Phone: 952.227.1100 Fax: 952.227.1110 Building Inspections Phone: 952.227.1180 Fax: 952.227.1190 ' Engineering Phone: 952.227.1160 Fax: 952.227.1170 Finance Phone: 952.227.1140 Fax: 952.227.1110 Park & Recreation Phone: 952.227.1120 Fax: 952.227.1110 Recreation Center 2310 Coulter Boulevard Phone: 952.227.1400 Fax: 952.227.1404 Planning & Natural Resources Phone: 952.227.1130 Fax: 952.227.1110 Public Works 1591 Park Road Phone: 952.227.1300 Fax: 952.227.1310 Senior Center Phone: 952.227.1125 Fax: 952.227.1110 Web Site www.ci.chanhassen.mn.us 4- MEMORANDUM TO: Todd Hoffman, Park & Recreation Director FROM: Jerry Ruegemer, Recreation Superintendent DATE: November 17, 2009 SUBJ: Review Nominees for Park & Recreation Service Awards; Forward Recommendation to the City Council The Park & Recreation Volunteer and Service A ward program was developed to recognize those who make contributions to the community. In order to raise awareness of this new program, staff advertised in the summer and fall editions of the Chanhassen Connection, on the city's web site (both in the Park and Recreation section and under What's New), on the city's electronic message board, and a press release was published in the Chanhassen Villager. The service awards are broken down into four different categories: A. Resident Groups B. Business C. Community Groups and Organizations D. Groups representing schools in Districts 276 & 112. A total of four applications were received and are detailed below: Resident Group Nominees: Juggbros-Brett & Blake Szalapski The Juggbros are brothers whose main focus is teaching kids how to juggle and entertain crowds of people. During the past year, the Juggbros voluntarily taught classes to children and performed at the Summer Discovery Playground Program, the Penny Carnival, the Fourth of July Celebration, and the Senior Center picnic. Their performances have been enjoyed by a large number of our residents and staff appreciates the ability to use local performers in our recreation program offerings. g:\park\jerry\volunteer awards\prc memo 11-24-09.doc Chanhassen is a Community for Life. Providing for Today and Planning for Tomorrow Mr. Todd Hoffman November 17, 2009 Page 2 Business Group Nominee: The Mustard Seed Landscaping & Garden Center The Mustard Seed Landscaping & Garden Center has been a Gold Sponsor of our annual community special events for the past four years. Not only has The Mustard Seed contributed financially, but they have volunteered their time and resources to other community events. They donate and coordinate Santa Claus, his head elf, and a real live reindeer for the Tree Lighting Ceremony. They also are active in the South West Metro Chamber of Commerce and have volunteered at the Fourth of July Celebration, and the Home & Garden Expo. Additionally, they are involved with various projects with St. Hubert's Catholic Community, Eastern Carver County School District 112, and many other service projects. Community Groups and Organizations: No nominees Groups Representing Schools in Districts 276 & 112 Nominees: Greg Drewiske and Danny Hatton Greg Drewiske is a junior at Chanhassen High School and Danny Hatton is a senior at Chaska High School. During this past year, both provided instructional support for a Chanhassen Park & Recreation Youth Football program. The program was for children in grades 1-3 and ran for five weeks. Both young men provided instruction on football skills that will improve participant's knowledge of the game. Our department certainly has benefitted from utilizing talented community members to assist with our programs. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends that the Commission review the applications and make a recommendation to the City Council as to who should receive Park & Recreation Service Awards. ATTACHMENTS 1. Application Forms. g:\park\jerry\volunteer awards\prc memo 11-24-09.doc . CITY OF CHANHASSEN PARK AND RECREATION VOLUNTEER AND SERVICE AWARDS Park & Recreation Volunteer & Service Awards are provided by the City of Chanhas~en to recognize individuals, businesses, community groups or school groups for their] contributions to the community. These awards are designed not only to recognize achievement, but also to enhance the lives of our citizens through giving of themsel~es. PROGRAM GUIDELINES: Park and Recreation Service Awards will be presented in each of the following categories: A-Resident B-Business C-Community Groups and Organizations D-Groups representing schools in Districts 276 & 112 AI,I entries submitted or nominated must meet the following criteria: 1. ' Activities and benefits must occur within the city limits. 2.' Any community member is eligible for the Volunteer and Service Awards. 3'1 Volunteering or special projects must be performed between January 1 and December 31, 2009. APPLIC~TION PROCEDURE: 1 ; Complete the application form and attach any supporting documentation. 2., Applications are due by November I, 2009. 3.: Mail application materials to: City of Chanhassen Attn: Jerry Ruegemer 7700 Market Blvd. PO Box 147 Chanhassen, MN 55317 Or fax to: 952-227-1110. Or e-mail to:iruegemer@ci.chanhassen.mn.us If you ~ave any questions, please contact Jerry Ruegemer at 952-227-1121. . CITY OF CHANHASSEN PARK AND RECREATION VOLUNTEER AND SERVICE AWARD APPLICATION FORM Application Deadline is November 1, 2009 Name: Address: Phone Number: Category: If in Category B, Cor D: (Name of Business, Community Organization or School) Volunteering Description: Release of Information The City of Chanhassen reserves the right to use the award winners for promotional purposes through newspaper articles, the city website, or other means. I agree to allow the city to use my name and the description of my volunteering project. This release is only valid for winning entries. Signature: CITY OF CHANHASSEN PARK AND RECREATION VOLUNTEER AND SERVICE AWARD CATEGORY INFORMATION Cateaory A: Resident - A resident or individual who has volunteered for a community park and recreation activity or service project, or other related activity. A Sample of Eligible Activities: 1. Volunteering for a community park and recreation activity, service project or special event through another group or agency such as a local athletic association, scouting group, etc. 2. Enhancing the City's park system, e.g. a community group or individual who takes on a special project that adds to the amenities of the City's park system. 3. Sponsorship/Financial Support, e.g. providing financial support, sponsorship, or dedicating business resources to the betterment of a park and recreation or community program or activity. 4. Other, e.g. additional initiatives or dedicated service to the Park and Recreation Department or the community of Chanhassen. Cateaory B: Business - A local business who has taken the initiative to become involved in a special project, a special event, or a recreation program through either working the event, dedicating their business resources, or providing financial support or sponsorship to the city. A Sample of Eligible Activities: 1. Volunteering for a community park and recreation activity, service project or special event through another group or agency such as a local athletic association, scouting group, etc. 2. Enhancing the City's park system, e.g. a community group or individual who takes on a special project that adds to the amenities of the City's park system. 3. Sponsorship/Financial Support, e.g. providing financial support, sponsorship, or dedicating business resources to the betterment of a park and recreation or community program or activity. 4. Other, e.g. additional initiatives or dedicated service to the Park and Recreation Department or the community of Chanhassen. Cate90ry C: Community Groups and Organizations - A group that has completed a special project or provided a service to the community that has directly benefitted the city. A Sample of EIiQible Activities: 1. Volunteering for a community park and recreation activity, service project or special event through another group or agency such as a local athletic association, scouting group, etc. 2. Enhancing the City's park system, e.g. a community group or individual who takes on a special project that adds to the amenities of the City's park system. 3. Sponsorship/Financial Support, e.g. providing financial support, sponsorship, or dedicating business resources to the betterment of a park and recreation or community program or activity. 4. Other, e.g. additional initiatives or dedicated service to the Park and Recreation Department or the community of Chanhassen. CateQory D: Groups Representing Schools in Districts 276 & 112 - School groups who have completed a special project or provide a service to the community that has directly benefitted the city. A Sample of Eligible Activities: 1. Volunteering for a community park and recreation activity, service project or special event through another group or agency such as a local athletic association, scouting group, etc. 2. Enhancing the City's park system, e.g. a community group or individual who takes on a special project that adds to the amenities of the City's park system. 3. Sponsorship/Financial Support, e.g. providing financial support, sponsorship, or dedicating business resources to the betterment of a park and recreation or community program or activity. 4. Other, e.g. additional initiatives or dedicated service to the Park and Recreation Department or the community of Chanhassen. ~~ . Lef-l e rS 9\ 7/JCI /? [ .s -5- Y'o t?) , . . 7C~ / . V- TV S'B'Ii1J~ ~~it~/' I/'/~ yi-/f/'//l.5 Oh?~ tr 'fJriU CITY OF CHANHASSEN '-U PARK ANt> RECREATION VOLUNTEER AND SERVICE AWARD APPLICATION FORM Application [)eadlineis November 1,2009 Name: 'JLJ.66 f3R-tJS. 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ThisreJeaseisonly valid for winning entries. Signature; 1~0 j~d. ~ vb Il!)t;H)'f~<16&fc/J) :Pf ~r;:-1 Ce7e6rcd1Q1/} ~ . (- , . C. 10/1) e /) 'Ie( /tV St0 J.6Lrct J A. f~[A _ (j() _-La d' ^ ( ^.Ct.' i-~M~tJ _ €v Ce Slor l~.L i c~ I'Y.-.c G /yr-v.JI"V'X {LVV J - ('I :JtJhY111P/JJP (S, :v'1r,C::c;,~;/!.. ;:IcrJl( J1 t. . Q" re/J((){' ~ rf v-' . . - CNln,na SS.. I' J '. . vi ~ y//t - SftfJ CC(mp ~2 - ~r{)Jec-f -5or (Jf"/d.;; all J-.~-)U(9GLln~ )nh~~C\TJ YUu.11 Greetings from the Juggbros! Teaching Life Lessons Through Juggling We would like to start off by thanking you profusely for your generous donation to the Angel Foundation as part of our Joggling-Run- Walk race held at Lake Harriet on August 22, 2009. The event was a success thanks to your support. The event took place on a beautiful summer day; the weather could not have been more perfect. The sun shone brightly, the temperature hovered around 80, anda gentle breeze blew off the lake. The day began with some · tl, ' event-promotion, with Bloke juggling clubs and torches and ridinghisfive.;.foot unicycle, while Brett performed numerous tricks such as five balls and, of course, his favorite, Mill's Mess-always a delight to onlookers. The race got underway shortly after 12 noon, with the Blake cross- country team leading the way. Brett joggled the race of, course, while the rest of us walked or ran the beautiful three miles. We handed out many fliers with details on the Angel Foundation and Juggbros, and our new, snazzy black Juggbros t-shirts attracted quite a bit of attention as well. At the end of the three miles, everyone felt great knowing they had run for a great cause! As.mentioned previously, all proceeds are benefitting the Angel Foundation. The foundation, established in 2001, is a MN based charitable organization that works to meet the non-medical needs of adult cancer patients and their families. While many foundations raise money for research, the Angel Foundation focuses specifically on day-to-day needs, including financial and education support. At one Angel Foundation event for children affected by cancer, Kids Kemp, the Juggbros taught the children how to juggle, giving them a great way to take their minds off the stresses they face in everyday life. To learn more about either Juggbros or the Angel Foundation, visit their websites at: http://iugqbros.com or Thank you again, http://www.mnangel.orq/ The Juggbros /- ~g~ m&6 ~-.r ~ s: Q. ~ ""' ~~ ~ E ~ ~.~ -= ~ ~ ~1(3 uJ ] il'~~ " \"i'- \<; .' ~ /~~-' ~. ~~ ~.~~~"\ b ~'->l ~ +~ ~o , S ) ", ~~ If, .'.", ~ ~.. '0 ~71 / . ~ . c ~~ \.< ~ r_\j'~ t2,' ~, ~~~ ~ :' -((;r ,~ ~ ,~ . ~ & ~ d 6 .. ~ 1> ''-''~ . .~. ~ :,~.~~~ 17~~ ~0/~?; iJ ~ ~~ ~ ~~ ~,r%6 ,7';, ~ ~ ~ ~ 1~, ~~.:t- /~~ 'b~ Jh~ ~~.~ 1.,L 1 i Imr.L~1l!I!I!!i~Mi:JJ _\llM'If.... _~~1I i..~~~~~,~D1 f 1!ILIH.~ '''-. ~ ~ . .' ~ Segmentlnfonnation Sheet For Showcase Minnesota Business or Name: Juggbros - a MN nonprofit Segment Date: Tuesday, August 18, 2009 Segment Contact (name, phone, & email): VictoriaSzalapski, parent of Juggbros Brett & Blake Szalapski victski@msn.com; 952-470-4488 Guest Name & Title: Juggbros Brett (age 17) Blake (age 15) Szalapski Directors of MN Profit Juggbros Synopsis of SegmentlWhat are your goals for the interview?: The goals of the interview are to share with a wide audience Juggbros variety of skills of juggling to encourage venues who have children who might be in need of a focus, outlet, exercise, active participation, competency to solicit their volunteer abilities. Juggbros. would also like to encourage participation in their joggling fundraiser (running while joggling) around lake . Harriet on 8122 at noon - walke.rsand runners are encouraged as well or donations or pledges so that they can achieve their goal of $1 ,000 tocorrtribute to the Angel Foundation. Juggbros. has taught juggling at Angel Foundation's Kids Kamp this summer. The Angel Foundation is dedicated to their mission of improving the quality of life throughout the cancer experience and works to fulfill unmet non-medicalneeds of cancer patients and their families, including financial assistance and educational programs and other acts of kindness. Our sister, President of Operation Snuggles provided hundreds of fleece hats for chemotherapy patients. Talking Ppints/Questions: 1. Who are the Juggbros? We are Brett and Blake Szalapski, two brothers performing community service through teaching and performing of juggling. 2. How did you get the idea? Beginning with Blake, juggling became a family affair after he took some lessons with Paul at Jugheads. Paul was instrumental in encouraging Brett to move on from basic juggling to multiples and a variety of objects including rings, torches, machetes. We began teaching hockey families and their moms, friends, started a juggling club at school and decided it would be a great idea to teach children whose life situations may not allow them individual lessons. 3. What are your goals? We teach juggling mainly to kids going through stressful times, for instance we teach at Tubman Family Alliance a shelter for families experiencing domestic violence and Angel Foundation Kids Kamp, a summer camp for children whose families are going through someone with cancer. Juggling provides focus, a feeling of mastery, exercise, a group contribution and also helps with math b/c of aU of the variety of patterns. What are your cUfrentprojects? Our next event is our joggling race. This is running while juggling around lake Harriet on Sat. 8/22 at noon. The race is open to walkers and runners and we are really hoping for contributions and pledges to reach ourgaal of at least $1 ,000 to give to the Angel Foundation,our most recent teaching venue. 4. What has been the mostr~warding experience thus far? One sunny day in the City of Minneapolis last summer, we walked into the Tubman Family AlUancePeace Camp and were overwhelmed by the kids enthusiastically chanting: "The jugglers are here, the jugglers are here" ,followed by usually rowdy children sitting attentively waiting fOTtheir juggling baits. 5. What do you hope to do in the future? We hope to continue to teach people how to juggle as an overarching goal, but also plan to increase the scope of nonteaching events to raise money for our particular causes. We also are looking for funds to purchase juggling balls for the children we teach so .theycan bring them home to practice. 6. Wh,t are your favorite juggling tricks? Audiences are usually really impressed when we pass 6f1amingtol'ches and 6 machetes back and forth. Quantities of objects are probably Brett's favorite as in 6-7 balls being flashed up in the air. 7. What to you hope to do in the future? We hope to continue to teach juggling to individuals, especially children, in difficult situations how to juggle while increasing fund raising exposure in a variety of venues. 8. How can people find you? 9. We can been reached at http://juaabros.com or Mom's email: victski@msn.com or Brett's Szalapski's email: beszalapski11@blakeschool.org Demo/Props Description: Juggling balls, rings, clubs, torches, machetes Do you have video or images available to use during segment and on what format (DVD, Beta, DVCam)?: We have a Juggbros. banner and a large - 18x24 flyer of the joggling race coming up on 8/22. Information to air at end of segment (Website, Event Promotion): The enlarged flyers should be a great item and/or the 1st page of the website: http://iuaabros.com We also could send you the logo in aPDF format as well as the registration form in a PDF. Paragraph for the ShowcaseMinnesota.com website: ~} We are two teenagers who have developed skills juggling 6-7 objects, including balls, rings, clubs, machetes and torches. We voluntarily teach juggling generally to kids in stressful situations who need assistance with focusing, mastery, to help build confidence and character so that they are set apart and feel good and strong about themselves. He hope to continue our fundraisingactivities to include other worthwhile causes, but currently are kindly requesting donations, contributions and pledges for our joggling race to take place on 8/22/09 at Lake Harriet at noon. All of the funds raised will benefit the Angel Foundation. Ifor tbeSllowcaseMinnesota.com website paragraph, please use this instead of the previously sent paragr:aph that was inCluded with the segment information. We are Brett and Blake Szalapski, .Juggbros., two teenage jugglers who teach kids bow to juggle aftef' having acquired tbe skin ourselves over the past six years. We especially focus on reaching out to kids who are going through stressful times. Juggling is a sport, an art, or a bobby, but no matter bow intense a juggler is, it is an excellent distraction from the troubles of life. In addition -to tea'ching people how to juggle, we have done some small performances for senior citizens and younger children. We juggle everything from balls to torches and machetes-even the occasional cell phone. Find out more about Juggbros or how to contact us at http://iu2:2bros.com; email atiu2:2:bl.os~me.com. ~: 10/8/2009 VICTORIA SZALAPSKI ProJ (?C( . fr ( v(p Page I of3 ,z. ~ [ n From: To: Sent: Subject: "Maurie Clipperton" <maurie.clipperton@ppl-inc.org> "VICTORIA SZALAPSKI" <VICTSKI@MSN.COM> Friday, August 07,2009 12:38 PM RE: Juggbros W ouId you be willing to change the mention of SEED Camp to, "SEED Camp, a youth development program offered by Project for Pride in Living, wV'!Yv.ppl-iI1G.Qrg ." Our programs are not Mpls. Public Schools programs, but we are a community partner of the Mpls. School district. At Project for Pride in Living our mission is to work with Iower.income individuals and families to achieve greater self. sufficiency through housing, employment training, support services, and education. Our work is guided by a commitment to providing a process for skill-building and a support system for achieving: . Housing Stability . Economic Advancement' . Family stability . Youth Achievement PPL promises connections to reliable relationships and life-changing opportunities. At our Summer Educational Enrichment Day Camp (SEED Camp) we provide venues for youth to meet their basic needs. The work Juggbros did here provided supports and opportunities for the youth to meet these needs: . Feel a sense of safety and structure. Brett and Blake facilitated their class in a very nurturing manner. The kids felt safe taking the risk of trying to juggle. Brett and Blake structured the class to promote learning. . Experience active participation, group membership, and belonging. The whole class was all about active participation. And they each definitely identified themselves as a member of the juggling group. . Develop self-worth through meaningful contribution. As they put on their juggling exhibition for the whole camp it was obvious they knew they were adding value to the entire SEED Camp experience for everyone. . Experiment to discover self, gain independence, and gain control over one's life. None of the kids in the class knew they could actually juggle three objects. They found out they were capa15le. . Develop significant quality relationships with peers and adults. It was obvious the kids connected with Brett and Blake right away. And as they struggled to learn how to juggle they supported and encouraged each other. . Feel pride of competence and mastery. Anyone who was paying attention at all saw pride in their faces as they performed in front of their peers. . Expand their capacity to enjoy life and know that success is possible. Our desire over the years in SEED Camp is to see kids walking out of here with an air about them that conveys, "I can do stuff!!!" Each member of the juggling class felt successful. It was most evident to me during those times when I stopped in to see how the class was going and kids were coming up to me saying, "Mr. Maurie, watch this!" and they would enthusiastically and confidently (never mind how haltingly) begin to juggle. . 8/8/2009 "t. . Page 1 of3 ",-'-... -Page20 s I watched the kids perform, deep do~ inside I responded with a huge "YES! 't This is why we do this SEED Camp program. - This is why I've been doing this program for over 20 years. I do indeed hope we can schedule the Juggbros to teach juggling again next summer. Blessings, Maurie Clipperton Program Manager of Elementary Educational, Enrichment Project for Pride in Living 2539 Pleasant Ave. So. Minneapolis, MN (ld1 ~ ~ f ~ :1 .~ \.. -t' d1 ":{ ~ c2 ~;:n,~ ,0.' <: .0- 'I" ~ ~' 0'. ... 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'" .-. ~r J ~ '- ~ ~. _ <:>> <3) .J.. ~ ~ ~.~.~ /' ~; ~ 3 .~l~~\~7.J~\ ~~c~ ~ ~T ~(}~f,~,\.\/ ~ <;> -4-: ~ c;n '7 "( Q ';) () -." -r H JJ ~ (7" "7 x"1 ~ ~ ~\ ~,~ 'J,~ <' ~~.~ ~~~ ~'. ~ . --s- I,J" .-( ? .- n.: ~ 7~ tJ.. ~ ,.$-:'~ ,f) <~- ..)-= ,~ ~- .c:::,., . .-..L,..", -e.~..7 ~''-' ~. CITY OF CHANHASSEN PARK AND RECREATION VOLUNTEER AND SERVICE AWARD APPLICATION FORM Name: The Mustard Seed Landscaping & Garden Center Address: 6055 Hwy 212, Chaska, MN 55318 Phone Number: 952-361-9954 Category: B The Mustard Seed Landscaping & Garden Center Volunteering Description: Although the Mustard Seed is no longer located within the city limits of Chanhassen, we have still remained very active within the community. Some of our ongoing involvement and support within the Chanhassen community is as follows: 1. We have been a Gold Sponsor of the "Chanhassen Marque Community Events" since we opened our Garden Center 4 years ago. 2. We donate Santa, his Head Elf, and his favorite Reindeer at the Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony each year. 3. Through the SouthWest Metro Chamber of Commerce, we have been a part of the core group that founded and continues the "Southwest Metro's Home and Garden Expo" that has been held at Chapel Hill Academy in Chanhassen. 4. We provided and planted a tree to the 2009 State of Minnesota winner of the National Arbor Day Poster Contest, Hugh Truempi, of St Hubert's School in Chanhassen. 5. We visit District 112's Kindergarten Center each year with our Reindeer to kick off the Christmas Season 6. We landscaped the front of the Kindergarten Center at a greatly reduced price (approximately our cost) to make it more inviting, reduce maintenance and conserve water. 7. We have "adopted" a 2 mile portion of Hwy. 212 between Hwy 101 and Lyman Blvd. This year we spent 36 man hours cleaning this section of roadway in Chanhassen and collected over 12 ton of garbage! 8. We provide free recycling of plastic pots to all residents of our community. 9. We have volunteered at the Annual 4th of July Festival through the SouthWest Metro Chamber of Commerce. 10. We provide free Field Trips to area schools and churches where children learn earth science and principles of good stewardship of our natural resources. You can view a Field trip at this link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=msnE81 OT01 U Release of Information The City of Chanhassen reserves the right to use the award winners for promotional purposes through newspaper articles, the city website, or other means. I agree to allow the city to use my name and the description of my volunteering project. This release is only valid for winning entries. Signature: Mark D. Halla, President, The Mustard Seed, Inc. Name: Greg Drewiski Address: 17317 Pavelka Drive Eden Prairie Phone number: 612-559-4619 Category: D Individual, District 112 Volunteering Description: Greg Drewiski provided instructional support for the first of two football classes. Greg provided instructional support for the Chanhassen Park and Recreational Youth Football League (grades 1-3) in the spring of 2009. While at the Chanhassen Community Center Greg's volunteer time included direct supervision, training and guidance to all 18 class participants over the course of the five individual sessions. Greg's presence provided the participants more frequent and extended one-on-one time to develop football skills as well as life skills. Participants of the football class benefited from Greg's humor, punctuality, and competitiveness. Greg is a Junior at Chanhassen High School and has committed to the United States Armed Forces, and will be leaving for summer training between his Junior and Senior year. Name: Danny Hatton Address: 8018 Erie Ave. Chanhassen, MN 55317 Phone number: 952-846-9754 Category: D Individual, District 112 Volunteering Description: Danny Hatton provided instructional support for the second of two football classes. Danny provided instructional support for the Chanhassen Park and Recreational Youth Football League (grades 1-3) in the spring of 2009. While at the Chanhassen Community Center Danny's volunteer time included direct supervision, training and guidance to all 18 class participants over the course of the five individual sessions. Danny's presence provided the participants more frequent and extended one-on- one time to develop football skills as well as life skills. Participants of the football class benefited from Danny's inviting mannerisms and knowledge of the game. Danny is a Senior at Chaska High School, plays football, swims and runs track for the Hawks.