2009 Park & Recreation Volunteer Service Awards
2009 Park & Recreation Volunteer Service A wards
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The Park & Recreation Volunteer & Service A wards are provided by the City of Chanhassen 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 themselves.
Resident Group Nominees: Juggbros-Brett & Blake Szalapski (NOTE: The Szalapski's are
unable to attend tonight's meeting and their award will be presented at the January 25th meeting):
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 have 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.
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 know ledge of the
game. Our city's park and recreation department certainly has benefitted from utilizing talented
community members to assist with our youth programs.
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