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Agenda 7-15-97
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GIRL SCOUTS:
CiR( Scour tRoop 902
June 26, 1997
Ocoee City Commission
Meeting July 1, 1997
RE: Girl Scout Peace Pole
Dear Board of City Commissioners:
Girl Scout Troop 902 is a four year old Ocoee based Junior Girl Scout troop with 15 members between the
ages of 10 and 12. We need weekly at Ocoee United Methodist Church. We have decided to meet
throughout the Summer and do service projects. We would like to be granted permission to erect a Peace
Pole here in Ocoee.
A peace pole is a 4 inch square pole painted white with a decorative fence post topper. The purpose of a
peace pole is to serve as a reminder. It should remind all who see it of peace. The words"Peace On Earth"
are on each side of the peace pole in four different languages(we chose Spanish,French, German,and
English.) The significance of using different languages is to show diversity among people around the
world. A sketch of a peace pole is attached.
We have also attached two drawings detailing the areas where we would like to place the peace pole. Our
first choice is behind the newly planted group of trees in front of the Gazebo. Second choice is in the area
in front of the Ocoee Community Center's entrance.
When we erect the peace pole,we would like to plant a small garden in a circular bed at the base of it. The
garden would consist of Loriope and Heather plants. Measurements of the bed can be found on each of the
drawings attached.
The peace pole and the garden will be installed by the girls of Troop 902 along with the assistance of the
troop leaders and parents on an as needed basis. A date to install the peace pole will be determined when
and if the Board of Comissioners grants us permission to do so. Representatives of our troop will be in
attendance at the July 1st meeting. Should you have any questions that are not answered within these
pages,please ask the troop representatives.
Thank you for your consideration.
Sincerely,
Paula E.Barnett
J)aota BaRnerc, "CRoop Leaders • 2617 C,Reywatt Avenue • Ocoee, FtoRida 3'1761-8937 • (1107) 299-2101
Specifications of Girl Scout Troop 902's Peace Pole
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• Made of pressure treated pine
IEX Finished with a weatherproof sealant.
• Size: 4 in. x 4 in. x 6 feet
Ae Top of Peace .Pole has a decorative pre-
fabricated. post topper. (The topper is
Cspindle-lik.e and is commonly seen in this
jJ area.)
E • Peace Pole will be buried two feet deep for
R stability, leaving four feet above ground.
G The message is "Peace On Earth" and is
conveyed, to all who see it in four languages:
0 L French, Spanish, German. and, of course,
English. One language occupies each side of
N A the pole.
• The base color of the Peace Pole is white.
• The letters are 2" tall and. are black.
• There will be a round flower bed at the base
Eof the Peace Pole.
E. The bed will hold eight plants. Four Lopiope
Aand four Heather.
IR The ground within the boundaries of the bed
will be covered. with cypress mulch or pine
bark chips.
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