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Nominees for P&R Service Awards CITY OF CHANHASSEN 7700 Market Boulevard PO Box 147 Chanhassen, MN 55317 Administration Phone 952.2271100 Fax 952.2271110 Building Inspections Phone 952.2271180 Fax: 9522271190 Engineering Phone: 952.2271160 Fax 952.2271170 Finance Phone 952.227.1140 Fax: 952.227.1110 Park & Recreation Phone 952.2271120 Fax: 952.2271110 Recreation Center 2310 Coulter Boulevard Phone 952.2271400 Fax 9522271404 Planning & Natural Resources Phone 952.2271130 Fax 952.2271110 Public Works 1591 Park Road Phone 952.2271300 Fax 952.2271310 Senior Center Phone 952.2271125 Fax 9522271110 Web Site Vlww.ci .crlanhassen. 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 Award 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 1 1-24-09 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 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: 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. ST AFF 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. A TT ACHMENTS 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 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. 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 All 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. Volunteering or special projects must be performed between January 1 and December 31, 2009. APPLICATION 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 A ttn: Jerry Ruegemer 7700 Market Blvd. PO Box 147 Chanhassen, MN 55317 Or fax to: 952-227-1110 Or e-mail to:irueqemer@ci.chanhassen.mn.us If you have 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, C or 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 Cateaorv 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 Eliaible 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. Category 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 Eli9ible 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 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 Eliaible 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 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 Eliaible 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. S.QJ ~ . Le1 f .p r S 1< 7l7ti /? [~^\ ('0 P) ^ lfj1qe ( 1fJ~~^ 'Y 1-1 F/;"C: V- TV S'~/7JeH6' ItlJJP?t'jtll r'rIt7r.fL, J OhCL) U CITY OF CHANHASSEN PARK AND RECREATION VOLUNTEER AND SERVICE AWARD APPLICATION FORM Application Deadline is November 1, 2009 Name: JL{6Gf)!0S. f3i~f(o/- 81cJ/0 >ca!q/s.l/ Address: ?;50 p)(Ja~t(l1i {j ;e'U-) f!OC(c} C);j/l!)t1gSeI1/ Ill/? 55 3/9- , Phone Number: q) () ~ \.f 70- Lfl{<b ~ Category: A () r G ~ ( If in Category B, C or D: ) l( ro~ C( mn ()on (, If (Name of Busi ess, Community Organization,or s. chool) .J/'Y\ we b S) K h +f f'/I J (//(fj 0('0 s. (U , I Volunteering Description: --80 r (' Ie ( -( L{. b me{ tJ - ~f' f/t'f'?L1 ;/ Pt( (5:> f t'C/c~ (;'.3 'J {(:If/ I rly vi' Pewce cq//Ju @ ~iC(( / h t1-Psk1ff/!- - Pu (' 1- R ec '/ rCM N '0f') I ~ ' fC'czI;l5 '4pft-!;Jr ~J7ce~ . 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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, and a gentle breeze blew off the lake. The day began with some ,~r" ;;"\!1; event-promotion, with Blake !'.' juggling clubs and torches and riding his five-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 Kamp, 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. 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"').,. *s ~~.~ ~.~ ' fA \ .~ '. -..::. ~ -. -..;:;:.... f ,J '7-) c:c:r3 ;~.._:-:,~'\. ~ ~ 1 ~ '-......" \u ~ ~ ~ Segment Information Sheet For Showcase Minnesota Business or Name: Juggbros - a MN nonprofit Segment Date: Tuesday, August 18, 2009 Segment Contact (name, phone, & email): Victoria Szalapski, 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 8/22 at noon - walkers and runners are encouraged as well or donations or pledges so that they can achieve their goal of $1,000 to contribute 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 un met non-medical needs 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 ~Dints/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 blc of all of the variety of patterns. What are your current projects? 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 our goal of at least $1,000 to give to the Angel Foundation, our most recent teaching venue. 4. What has been the most rewarding experience thus far? One sunny day in the, City of Minneapolis last summer, we walked into the Tubman Family Alliance Peace 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 for their 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 they can bring them home to practice. 6. Wh~t are your favorite juggling tricks? Audiences are usually really impressed when we pass 6 flaming torches 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://juggbros.com or Mom's email: victski@msn.coll] 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: tLttB:/liuggbros.com We also could send you the logo in a PDF 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 fund raising activities 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. lfor tbe:'SboWcaseMinnesota.com website paragrapb, please use tllis instead of tile previously sent paragraph that was included with the segment information. We are Brett and Blake Szalapski. .'uggbros., two teenage ,iuggh~I's \\ho teach kids how to juggle after ha'l,.ing acquin'd the skill ourselvt~s over the fH1St six ~ears. We especiallJ fo(~us on reaching out to kids who ~lre going through stressful times. .Juggling is a sport, an art, or a hobby. but no matter how intt'use a ,juggler is, it is an exceHt~nt distraction from tht' troubles of life. In addition ,to t~:aching people how to juggle, we have done some small pert'ol'mances for senior citizens and younger children. \Ve,juggle everything from halls to torches und machetcs-t'\'cn the o('casional ('t'n. phOfH:. Find out mort: ~lhout Jugghros or how to contad us at hUp:/liuggbros.com; email atiugJ!bl.os(a.m(~.(.om. 10/8/2009 ~ P {OJ p d f((v{o Page 1 of3 < VICTORIA SZALAPSKI I n From: To: Sent: Subject: "Maurie Clipperton" <maurie.clipperton@ppl-inc.org> 'VICTORIA SZALAPSKI" <VICTSKI@MSN.COM> Friday, August 07,200912:38 PM RE: Juggbros Would you be willing to change the mention of SEED Camp to, "SEED Camp, a youth development program offered by Project for Pride in Living, VV\\\v.ppl-inc " 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 lower-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 comlections 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 defmitely 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 capa1)le. . 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 stuffi!!" 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 Page 10f3 Page 2 0 AS I watched the kids perform, deep do~ inside I responded with a huge t t YE S ! 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 From: VICTORIA SZALAPSKI. [mailto:VICTSI<I(g)MSN.COMJ '3 (l:i .l. "', \"'- ,.(I ~ . }j.. 'j, \ """ v cI "" -"::.i! ,. ... 7fl ; d7 i.! .~ \.. ~ ~ ,J.,; ;I .",. ,J ~ J (; ( 'J ~J"~ "J j1'~ 'K.....J ;; ,."".\ ..J ,. ,y if' 'oJ _~,'") ," Y '>I )> ?" 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'i"lJ ~ :1s-F, ~ j~'-1. ~\~A~a 9 'c'} 'W:",C:: " ,~ ~ ~ ~ ~ -::s- i____... ~ ,"V - ~ \.... \:::::, -::r:. \., ';j". .~ >~,- -\'~ ~s')~. ::::... ,~ ..,'..) ,":l ~ -' --", -..;:$ --..,~ "'...-JI. > J~ .jj ~~ -- <"> 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 % 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.voutube.com/watch?v=msnE81QT01 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.