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Home My WebLink AboutItem 01 Consideration of Approval of Community Merit Awards – November 2004 Cycle AGENDA ITEM COVER SHEET Meeting Date: February 1, 2005 Item # _1 Contact Name: Contact Number: Janet Shira (407) 905-3109 Reviewed By: D~partment Director: ~ City Manager: ~~ , ------ Subject: Community Merit Awards - November 2004 Cycle Background Summary: The application window for this cycle was November 1 through November 30. The cycle was advertised in the West Orange Times, on the City's website, on the OGTV bulletin board, and postcards were mailed to previous applicants and those organizations who have requested to be notified of potential grant opportunities. The City received 12 applications (attached). Issue: City Commission approval of the recommendations made by the Community Merit Awards Board. Recommendations The Community Merit Awards Board respectfully recommends funding the applications as noted on the attached staff report for a total of $5,000 this cycle. This will/eave $5,000 for the second cycle which takes place in April. Attachments: Staff report and copy of each application. Financial Impact: There is a total of $10,000 in the FY 2004-2005 budget for Community Merit Award grants. Type of Item: o Public Hearing o Ordinance First Reading o Ordinance First Reading o Resolution ~ Commission Approval o Discussion & Direction For Clerk's Deot Use: o Consent Agenda o Public Hearing o Regular Agenda o Original Document/Contract Attached for Execution by City Clerk o Original Document/Contract Held by Department for Execution Reviewed by City Attorney Reviewed by Finance Dept. Reviewed by ( ) o N/A o N/A o N/A Commissioners Danny Howell, District 1 Scott Anderson, District 2 Rusty Johnson, District 3 Nancy J. Parker, District 4 Mayor S, Scott Vandergrift City Manager Robert Frank STAFF REPORT FROM: The Honorable Mayor and City Commissioners Janet Shira, Assistant to the City Manager& TO: DATE: January 18,2005 RE: Community Merit Award Grants - November 2004 Cycle ISSUE City Commission approval of the recommendations made by the Community Merit Awards Board, BACKGROUNDIDISCUSSION The application window for this cycle was November 1 through November 30. The cycle was advertised in the West Orange Times, on the City's website, on the OGTV bulletin board, and postcards were mailed to previous applicants and those organizations who have requested to be notified of potential grant opportunities, The City received 12 applications (attached), The table below summarizes the grant applications received and the CMA Board's recommendations. Applicant Funds Requested CMA Board Recommendation American Legion Post 109 $500 $250 Central Florida YMCA $500 $500 Women's Club ofOcoee $500 $500 St. Pauls Pres. Church-STARS ofW, Orange $500 $500 American Legion Post 63 $500 $250 West Oaks Academy $500 $250 Rotary Club of Ocoee $500 $500 W.O.H.S.- AVID $500 $500 Ocoee Elementary $500 $250 Christian Service Center $500 $500 W.O,H,S,- Renaissance $500 $500 Autism & Related Disabilities Gym Program $500 $500 Total $6,000 $5,000 Minutes of the CMA Board meeting are attached as well, Staff respectfully recommends that the City Commission approve the recommendations made by the Community Merit Awards Board, Cc: CMA Board members CMA November 2004 applicants MINUTES OF THE CITY OF OCOEE COMMUNITY MERIT AWARD REVIEW BOARD MEETING HELD JANUARY 6, 2005 CALL TO ORDER Chairman Sills called the regular meeting of the Community Merit Award Review Board to order at 7:35 p.m. in the Commission Chambers at City Hall. The roll was called and a quorum declared present. PRESENT: Chairman Sills, Members Hood, and Miller. Also, present were Assistant to the City Manager Shira and Deputy City Clerk Brasher. ABSENT: Members Axtell and Jacobs, who were unexcused. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - May 26, 2004 Member Hood, seconded by Member Miller. moved to approve the Minutes of the Community Merit Awards Board Meetinq held May 26.2004. Motion carried 3-0. DISCUSSION OF APPLICATIONS AND FORMAL RECOMMENDATION TO THE CITY COMMISSION Assistant to the City Manager Shira stated there were 12 application requests with a total dollar amount in requests of $6,000 and with a total of $10,000 to disperse for this cycle as well as the Spring 2005 cycle. Community Merit Award Review Board recommendations are tentatively scheduled to go before the Ocoee City Commission on February 1, 2005. Ms. Shira further stated that a summary sheet is attached so the board members know what organizations have received funds in the past. Application No.1 - American Legion Posts No. 109 Chairman Sills announced that no one was present to represent the organization. Member Miller. seconded by Chairman Sills. moved to recommend to the Ocoee City Commission approval of $250 to the American Leqion Post NO.1 09. Motion carried 3- O. Application No.2 - Central Florida YMCA - Safe Start - A Survival Swim Program UIi Cordell & Danielle Guarneri were present to represent the organization. Member Hood. seconded by Member Miller. moved to recommend to the Ocoee City Commission approval of $500 to the Central Florida YMCA - Safe Start proqram. Motion carried 3-0. Community Merit Award Review Board January 6, 2005 Application No.3 - The Woman's Club of Ocoee Chairman Sills announced that no one was present to represent the organization. Member Hood. seconded by Chairman Sills. moved to recommend to the Ocoee City Commission approval of $500 to The Woman's Club of Ocoee. Motion carried 3-0, Application No.4 - S.T.A.R.S. of West Orange Chesta Hembrooke was present to represent the organization. Member Miller. seconded by Member Hood. moved to recommend to the Ocoee City Commission approval of $500 to S.T.A.R.S, of West Oranqe, Motion carried 3-0. Application No.5 - American Legion Post No. 63 Jim Fleming was present to represent the organization. Member Hood. seconded by Chairman Sills, moved to recommend to the Ocoee City Commission approval of $250 to American Leqion Post No. 63. Motion carried 2-1 with Member Miller votinq no. Application No.6 - West Oaks Academy Chairman Sills announced that no one was present to represent the organization, Member Miller. seconded by Member Hood. moved to recommend to the Ocoee City Commission approval of $250 to West Oaks Academy. Motion carried 3-0. Application No.7 - Rotary Club of Ocoee Chairman Sills announced that no one was present to represent the organization. Member Miller, seconded by Member Hood. moved to recommend to the Ocoee City Commission approval of $500 to the Rotary Club of Ocoee. Motion carried 3-0. Application No.8. - Advancement Via Individual DeterminationlWest Orange High School Chairman Sills announced that no one was present to represent the organization. Member Hood. seconded by Member Miller. moved to recommend to the Ocoee City Commission approval of $500 to Advancement Via Individual Determination/West Oranqe Hiqh School. Motion carried 2-1 with Chairman Sills votinq no. Application No.9. - Ocoee Elementary School Literacy Committee Chairman Sills announced that no one was present to represent the organization, Member Hood, seconded by Chairman Sills. moved to recommend to the Ocoee City Commission approval of $250 to Ocoee Elementary School Literacy Committee. Motion carried 3-0. 2 Community Merit Award Review Board January 6, 2005 Application No.1 0 - Christian Service Center Peg Mac Donald was present to represent the organization. Member Hood. seconded by Chairman Sills, moved to recommend to the Ocoee City Commission approval of $500 to the Christian Service Center. Motion carried 3-0. Application No. 11 - West Orange High School Renaissance Program Shelia Jackson was present to represent the organization, Member Hood. seconded by Chairman Sills. moved to recommend to the Ocoee City Commission approval of $500 to the West Oranqe Hiqh School Renaissance Proqram, Motion carried 3-0. Application No. 12 - The Autism & Related Disabilities Gym Program, Inc. Chairman Sills announced that no one was present to represent the organization. Member Hood. seconded by Chairman Sills. moved to recommend to the Ocoee City Commission approval of $500 to the Autism & Related Disabilities Gym Proqram, Inc. Motion carried 3-0. Assistant to the City Manager Shira told the applicants that the board recommendations would be passed on to the City Commission and the City Commission would make the final decision on funding for the organizations. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 8:17 p.m. Attest: APPROVED: Brenda Brasher, Deputy City Clerk Jim Sills, Chairman 3 Funding Cycle: November 2004 CD For more information, please call the Community Relations Department at (407) 905-3109 or e-mail ncox@cLocoeeJl.us. When completing this application, use only the space provided. The only attachments should be the non-profit status documentation and the formal organizational support documentation (minutes or letter). Please remember to complete a City of Ocoee vendor form or we will not be able to issue a check. Applicants may apply for any amount up to $500. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~ City of Ocoee Community Merit Awards Program Application Name of Non-Profit Organization: THE AMERICAN LEGION POST 109 (Applicants must attach a copy of the documentation from the Internal Revenue Service, which attests to your organization's charitable or non-profit status.) Address of Organization: 1701 ADAIR ST OCOEE, FLORIDA Mailing address P.O. BOX 666 OCOEE, FL 34761 'Contact person for this application: ED BOWERS (The contact member must be a member of the organization.) Daytime phone number 407-877-6057 E-mail address:ebowers@att.com What are you seeking grant money for? What specifically will the money be used for? BLUE STAR BANNER PROGRAM SCHOOL MEDAL CERTIFICATE PROGRAM WE PRESENTED 5 BLUE STAR BANNERS TO FAMIL YS WITH MEMBERS OVER SEAS IN THE MIDDLE EAST WAR. WE PRESENTED 10 MEDALS AND 20 CERTIFICATES TO OUR MIDDLE SCHOOLS HERE IN OCOEE $50.00 DOLLARS FOR CANDY FOR THE FOUNDERS DAY PARADE $100.00 DOLLARS FOR CANDY FOR THE CHRISTMAS PARADE IN OCOEE & WINTER GARDEN What dollar amount are you requesting? (The maximum grant award is $500.) $500.00 Is your organization getting funding from any other source for this specific project? DONATION What is your organization's primary funding source? ALUMINUMS CANS How much money does your organization receive from this source each year? 75.00 Page 2 - Community Merit Awards Application - November 2004 Cycle What other sources of revenue does your organization have? NONE What is your annual budget for this year? 800,00 Last year? $ 891.00 List the fundraisers your organization holds? NONE How many members does your organization have? 35 How many live in Ocoee? 30 How many clients does your organization serve? 8 How many live in Ocoee? 8 Has your organization applied for a grant from the City before? YES If so, when and what did you apply for? NOVEMBER 2003 - BLUE STAR BANNERS, SCHOOL MEDAL AWARDS Were you successful and, if so, how much money did you receive? $500.00 Does your organization volunteer in the Ocoee community? If yes, what volunteer activities do you participate in? YES - VETERAN SERVICE AND BENEFITS EVERY THURDSA Y AT THE MAYORS OFFICE BY A SERVICE OFFICER IN OUR RANKS How many yearly volunteer hours does your organization contribute to the community and how are those hours tracked or documented? 52 HOURS, BY THE YEARLY CONSOLIDATION REPORTS Please list the specific accomplishments your organization has achieved in the past 24 months: WE HAVE SERVED 28 ARE MORE MEMBERS OF THE OCOEE COMMUNITY WITH MEDICAL BENEFITS AND SERVICES Please include any other pertinent information about your organization or this specific grant request that you feel would help the City in making its decision: WE ARE HERE TO SERVE THE VETERANS OF THE OCOEE AREA WITH INFORMATION ON MEDICAL AND BENEFITS THAT THEY ARE ENTITLED TO. WE PROVIDED A PLACE FOR THE VETERANS TO MEET WITH OTHER VETERANS TO HELP THEM IN ANY WAY WE CAN For Staff Use Only Date Application Received ,V9'r) I 04 Was Application Received Complete? If not, Date Application Returned ~,f~ Page 2 - Community Merit Awards Application - November 2004 Cycle Please attach documentation (meeting minutes or letter) to verify that your organization supports this application. For Staff Use Only Date Application Received Was Application Received Complete? Ifnot, Date Application Returned Blue Star Banner Page 1 of2 [ !1p ] [ Soldiers Christmas ] [ Poems ] [Blue Star Banner] Blue Star Service Banners Fact Sheet . The Blue Star Service Banner was designed and patented in 1917 by World War I Army Capt. Robert L. Queissner of the 5th Ohio Infantry who had two sons serving on the front line. It quickly became the unofficial symbol of a child in the service. . On Sept. 24, 1917, an Ohio congressman read the following into the Congressional Record: "... The mayor of Cleveland, the Chamber of Commerce and the governor of Ohio have adopted this service flag. The world should know of those who give so much for liberty. The dearest thing in all the world to a father and mother - their children," . During World War II, the Department of War issued specifications on the manufacture of the flag as well as guidelines indicating when and by whom the Service flag could be flown or the Service Lapel button could be worn. The Department of Defense updated the guidelines on December 1, 1967 with DoD Directive 1348.1, which implemented an Act of Congress authorizing a service flag and a service lapel button (D.S.C. 179-182). . The Blue Star Service Banner typically displayed in windows is an 8.5 by 14-inch white field with a blue stares) sewn onto a red banner. The size may vary but should be in proportion to the size of the U.S. Flag. . Today Blue Star Service Banners are displayed by families who have a loved one serving in the armed forces including the National Guard and Reserves of all military departments (https://www- perscom.army,mil/tagd/tioh/F AQ/ServiceFlagFactSheet.htm), The banner displayed in the front window of a home shows a family's pride in their loved one serving in the military, and reminds others that preserving America's freedom demands much. . The blue star represents one family member serving in the armed forces. A banner can have up to five stars, signifying that five members of that family are currently in military uniform on active duty, . If the individual symbolized is killed or dies while serving the star representing that individual will have superimposed on it a gold star of smaller size so that the blue forms a border. On flags displaying multiple stars, including gold stars, when the flags are suspended as against a wall, the gold stares) will be to the right of, or above the blue stares) a place of honor nearest the staff. . Blue Star Mothers and Gold Star Mothers organizations were established during World War I and remain active today. http://www.cyclequest.comNets/Blue%20Star%20Banner.htm 11/17/2004 Blue Star Banner Page 2 of2 . BlueStar Service Banners, while widely used across America during World Wars I and II, were not embraced during the Korean or Vietnam wars with nearly the same enthusiasm. . The American Legion is rekindling the spirit of pride in our military men and women following the horrific terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. The American Legion is providing banners to families in communities across the nation. Free color downloads are available at www.legion.org of the banners and static cling versions for home and automobile, as well as lapel pins, are available from The American Legion National Emblem Sales. . The American Legion also has a special Blue Star Banner Corporate Flag for government and corporate America to show their support for employees called to active duty in the war against terrorism. For more information, contact The American Legion Public Relations Office at (317) 630-1253. Order Blue Star Banner from Emblem Sales - Order Online Order Blue Star Banner from Emblem Sales - Toll Free Number: 1-888-453-4466 OUR FRONT WINDOW (Click on pic below to enlarge) ~: ~ ~r:K"i!! I ,-- ~ ! i";f~_.0'i i i '= , L~~~ ~~&'w ~ ~BACK TO VET MAIN PAGE http://www.cyclequest.comNets/Blue%20Star%20Banner.htm 11/17/2004 THE AMERICAN LEGION SCHOOL AWARD MEDAL PROGRAM QUALITIES TO BE DEVELOPED Courage - Bravery in the face of opposition and danger; determination and force to do right without public applause and regardless of personal advantage: a quality of the intellect. Honor - Highly-developed moral character; moral excellence; strength and stability of character; high standards of conduct; devotion to duty; adherence to truth; keen sense of what is right; practice of clean speech and thoughts. Leadership - Ability to lead and to accomplish through group action; ability to work in harmony and in unison with other leaders in accomplishing group results; desire and ability to fill the voids in the lives of others caused by timidity, illness and other handicaps. Patriotism - An ideal of loyal Americanism, religious tolerance, righteous freedom and the willingness to defend our Flag against all enemies - foreign and domestic. Scholarship - Attainments in school studies; quality of schoolwork reflecting the fine traits of industry; perseverance; efficiency and intelligence, Service - Kindliness; unselfishness; fellowship; protection of the weak; promotion of the interests and the welfare of associates and constructive aid for the support of schools and community. AWARDS This medal is the highest honor awarded American youth by The American Legion. It is a medal that proclaims to the world that this boy or girl is the kind of young person we believe worthy of such an honor. The recipients (one boy and one girl) are selected from the graduating class of elementary, junior high or middle schools, senior high schools and college. In schools where there are many graduates or where students are grouped (such as sixth grade centers or special interest schools), special arrangements may be made to cover the situation. This is up to the discretion of the Post Committee in conjunction with the school authorities. SELECTING THE RECIPIENT The Post Commander will appoint a committee of not more than three members to contact local school authorities. Through them a basis of friendly cooperation with school officials should be established. In this way it will be possible to design and activate a smooth, coordinated program. Arrangements between school and Post on how the recipients are to be selected should be made well in advance of the presentation date. The aforementioned character traits should be the basis of selection. The sole purpose of this program by The American Legion is the cultivation of high character and wholesome ideals in youth approaching active citizenship. No trace of politics, sectarianism or favoritism should be allowed to attach itself to the School Award Program. A member of The American Legion should present the award. However, all plans should be made with the cooperation and consent of school officials. OBJECTIVES The American Legion School Medal Award Program is designed to: Place emphasis on the development of the qualities of COURAGE, HONOR, LEADERSHIP, PATRIOTISM, SCHOLARSHIP and SERVICE. Help develop those ideals of Americanism among young people, which will make them citizens of the highest caliber. Give recognition through the award of American Legion School Medals to the boy and to the girl who have demonstrated the highest qualities of citizenship and of true Americanism. To participate in this program contact your local American Legion Post Funding Cycle: November 2004 @ For more information, please call the Community Relations Department at (407) 905-3109 or e-mail ncox@ci.ocoee.f1.us. When completing this application, use only the space provided. The only attachments should be the non-profit status documentation and the formal organizational support documentation (minutes or letter). Please remember to complete a City of Ocoee vendor form or we will not be able to issue a check. Applicants may apply for any amount up to $500. ................................ City of Ocoee Community Merit Awards Program ADDllcatlon Name of Non-Profit Organization: Central Florida YMCA - Safe Start - A Survival Swim Program (Applicants must attach a copy of the documentation from the Internal Revenue Service, which attests to your organization's charitable or non-profit status.) Address of Organization: Safe Start, Crosby YMCA ,2005 Mizell Avenue, Winter Park, FL 32792 Contact person for this application: Lili Cordell (The contact member must be a member of the organization.) Daytime phone number 407-296-7793 E-mail address:swimlili@aol.com What are you seeking grant money for? What specifically will the money be used for? I am requesting money for the Safe Start Scholarship Fund. This money will be allocated directly to families to subsidize the cost of the program. What dollar amount are you requesting? (The maximum grant award is $500.) $500.00 Is your organization getting funding from any other source for this specific project? No Major donor What is your organization's primary funding source? Revenue collected from course fees from program participants. How much money does your organization receive from this source each year? N/A What other sources of revenue does your organization have? Annual Scholarship Campaign and Community contributions What is your annual budget for this year? $360,000 Last year? $320,000 List the fundraisers your organization holds? Safe Start annually holds fundraising for our Scholarship fund in which donations received are given directly to assist families who can not afford the normal program fees. Money is raised through contributions of individual donors, local businesses, and City and County government agencies. Page 2 - Community Merit Awards Application - November 2004 Cycle How many members does your organization have? 20 active instructors How many live in Ocoee? 1 How many clients does your organization serve? 1,100 + new students annually How many live in Ocoee? 75+ students annually Has your organization applied for a grant from the City before? yes If so, when and what did you apply for? November 2003 Community Merit Award Were you successful and, if so, how much money did you receive? Yes. You generously granted Safe Start an award of $500.00. Thank you, Does your organization volunteer in the Ocoee community? If yes, what volunteer activities do you participate in? Safe Start Instructors participate in various public and private health and safety related events and activities. (ie Health Fairs, Church events, etc) How many yearly volunteer hours does your organization contribute to the community and how are those hours tracked or documented? 40 + volunteer hours contributed annually and are documented on a volunteer justification form. Please list the specific accomplishments your organization has achieved in the past 24 months: In the past 24 months, Safe Start has taught the Survival swim skills necessary to survive an aquatic emergency to 2100 children in Central Florida. Not one of these children has become a victim of drowning or near drowning. 19 of these children have used their skills to survive an unsupervised, accidental fall into the water. No one is turned away by the inability to pay course fees. Each year Safe Start gives $25,000 + in financial assistance to families who can not afford to pay the normal course fees. Please include any other pertinent information about your organization or this specific grant request that you feel would help the City in making its decision: Safe Start is a proactive drowning prevention campaign which teaches the survival skills of swimming and floating to children ages 12 months to 4 yrs. Old. The Safe Start Program is offered at the West Orange Roper YMCA and is taught there by Ocoee resident, UIi Cordell. Thank you for your consideration Please attach documentation (meeting minutes or letter) to verify that your organization supports this application. For Staff Use Only Date Application Received \ ; It) d /01 Was Application Received Complete? If not, Date Application Returned JJ(c- DROWNIN6 PRI;:VI;:NTION 407-644-3606 fax 407-644-3976 2005 Mizell Avenue Winter Park, FL 32792 November 12,2004 To Whom It May Concern: This letter is written on behalf of the Safe Start survival-swimming program at the Central Florida YMCA. This shall serve as verification that I am in support of the grant application, as prepared by Mrs. Lili Cordell, Safe Start instructor. This request for financial assistance is in the amount of $500 from the City of Ocoee. If granted, the funds received will go directly to the Central Florida YMCA on behalf of the Safe Start scholarship fund and will allow families to participate in Safe Start lessons who are unable to afford the normal course fees. Please feel free to contact me at 407-644-3606, if I can be of further assistance to you. I appreciate your willingness to consider the Safe Start program as a potential candidate for a grant from the City of Ocoee. Together, we can eliminate infant drowning in Central Florida. Sincerely, fJ~ 6-^--~' Danielle Guarneri Safe Start Program Manager Central Florida YMCA }~ ~ JJ r?MPtpA ,k Funding Cycle: November 2004 Q) For more information, please call the Community Relations Department at (407) 905-3109 or e-mail ncox@cLocoee.f1.us. When completing this application, use only the space provided. The only attachments should be the non-profit status documentation and the formal organizational support documentation (minutes or letter). Please remember to complete a City of Ocoee vendor form or we will not be able to issue a check. Applicants may apply for any amount up to $500. ................................ Citv of Ocoee Communitv Merit Awards Prosfram Application Name of Non-Profit Organization: rite W4J11thJ15 L~!tlb of- (J Uce. (Applicants must attach a copy of the documentation from the Internal Revenue Service, which attests to your organization's charita or non-profit status.) Address of Organization: P, V. 5,,1\. qs . it: 3 Lj ~ Contact person for this application: ML( ra K i r1 t1i f .J (The contact member must be a member of the organization.) Daytime phone number: L/ ()'!/ (p :i' 2f'/92/? E-mail address: What are you seeking grant money for? What specifically will the money be used for? l'J . n i left - II I, 'ill be h<' S+ar-f ) ,\ ';2 - 7 ( What dollar amount are you requesting? (The maximum grant award is $500.) f; j.,- 0 0 - Is your organization getting funding from any other source for this specific project? No What is your organ'ization's primary funding source? R t'r\,-ta..1 () f (J u,( ~ JLt, b house-- How much money does your organization receive from this source each year? 1/0,/)00 I f'l . What other sources of revenue does your organization have? Ju Vl J n1.,i:;. €'(' s \/0 +--Let tff\ b~ the.. ('kb m ~ber.5 What is your annual budget for this year? ,2 O. ()e() Last year? , List the fund raisers your organization holds? , J' v-fh d ();.. , o eYl-h Q 1 lab house BoaJ I Cite Page 2 - Community Merit Awards Application - November 2004 Cycle H,,?w,..,rnany members does your organization have? --,SHow many live in ~ , &. q.u-.t<:,t5 How lmany clients does your organization serve? f1; d fi'1 rfow many live in a/ pllA5 ~ (.., fS+S Has your organization applied for a grant from the City before? Ocoee? Ocoee? If so, when and what did you apply for? d- vle5 / .l.\/ receive? Were vou successful, and, if so, PS'bo Does your organization volunteer in the Ocoee community? do you participate in? bO(tf If yes, what volunteer activities rMes, ) hOrne.-;. How many yearly volunteer hours does your organization contribute to the community and how are those hours tracked or documented? ~-, GO () hv LA, r '5 ha.e)i!--e cJ-, bO ~' ---- / r e.Ol ~ Q,y--e.r. Please list the specific accomplishments your organization has achieved in the past 24 months: vi -e.., It Gt.u .c.. e $~ ~ e.hr"'l:'J-t 6'11. - C" H eli' n ~,(..., t!e_ -1-1, fa t t- t ~ t4 '5 e.fJu'i(Qr~~ -HJI' ~-I-o ~ ~ f el g:! aL cbjfb:.:': hMj' M4J g iiJ~ f-c) (!r;n.:. "- Please inClutle any other pertinent information about your organization or this specific grant re~uest tha~you feel would ~e~p~he Ci~y in maki,ng its decision: Ue- fc.J I-h 1+ /5 I J<j7 ::OJ<+~J- 'Q ~ Please attach documentation (meeting minutes or letter) to verify that your organization supports this application. For Staff Use Only /~~ tJ- ;( ~ iJ'f:: Date Application Received Was Application Received Complete? f not, Date Application Returned '. ' 1& -C.~ "," ::.... .. CONSTITUTION ARTICLE I - NAME The name of this organization shall be WOMAN"S CLUB OF OCOEE, INC. ARTICLE 2 - PURPOSE The OBJECT of the Woman's Club ofOcoee, Inc. shall be civic, charitable, educational, literary, scientific, and generally to give aid to all worthy projects. Upon DISSOLUTION, no part of this organization's earnings shall inure to the use 'or benefit of any individual. In the event this organization should be dissolved for any reason, any remaining assets shall be ~istributed for purposes within the scope of the OBJECT stated above. ARTICLE 3 - MEMBERSHIP Section 1. The membership shall consist of three classes: Active, Associate, And Honorary. Section 2. The active members shall take part in all activities of the Club, Including literary and committee work assigned to them. Only active members shall have part in the property holdings. ARTICLE 4 - OFFICERS The officers of this Club shall be: President, First Vice-President, Second Vice- President, Recording Secretary, Corresponding Secretary, and Treasurer. These , Officers shall be elected at the May business meeting for a term of one (1) year. No officer shall be eligible to serve more than two (2) successive terms. ARTICLE 5 - EXECUTIVE BOARD The Executive Board shall consist of ten (10) members: President, First and Second Vice-Presidents, Recording and Corresponding Secretaries, Treasurer, Immediate Past President, and three (3) additional members elected by the Club. The Immediate Past President automatic8Ily serves in that capacity for one year, directly following her presidency, and may serve a second consecutive term, if duly elected. WOMEN'S CLUB OF OCOOEE BUSINESS MEETING TUESDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2004 Myra called the meeting to order at 7:01 p.m. There were 26 members present. Myra read the minutes from the previous business meeting. The board recommended that a donation of $1 000.00 be made to Rick Osborne for his labor on the clubhouse windows. It was seconded by MaryJane Antonov and the recommendation passed. The board recommended that in lieu of a gift exchange at the Christmas meeting that all members would be asked to donate $5.00 to Miles for Smiles wish list. Elizabeth Maguire seconded it and the recommendation passed. The board made a recommendation that Renee Epps will start a website for the club at the cost of $500.00. Judie Lewis seconded it and the recommendation passed. Renee Epps asked that any information for the newsletter be given to her by Monday October 18. Nancy Maguire led ~ in devotions and said the prayer after several prayer requests were made. Nancy Maguire read the Treasurer's report. The board recommended that we purchase 41arge banquet tables from Sam's Club at a cost of 69.86 per table. Judie Lewis seconded it and the recommendation passed. The board recommended that Diane Carter will look into having the sides of the stage be made into storage. She will talk to a carpenter and get estimates and we will discuss this at a future board meeting. Nancy Maguire seconded it and the recommendation passed. "Diane Carter proposed that a Juniorette club be looked into for our area for girls from age 12 to 18. Renee Epps seconded the motion and the motion passed. The board recommended that we allow the Catholic Church to rent the clubhouse on Sunday mornings for a period of about 6 months at a deposit of $250.00 and $150.00 per week. Cheryl Applegate seconded it and the recommendation passed. Diane Carter proposed that we do the Gift of Giving night at the mall again this year as a fundraiser. Vicki Raduenz seconded the motion and the motion passed. The tickets for the Birthday Luncheon will be available at the November business meeting. Ellen King will be setting up the Art Show for the Founder's Day Celebration on Saturday, October 16. A motion ~ made by Elizabeth Maguire for her to purchase ribbons at 27 cents each. Nancy Maguire seconded it and the motion passed. Also, Renee Epps will make certificates for all the students. The board made a motion to donate $200.00 to an Orlando Family in the Miles for Smiles program.. Renee Epps seconded it and the motion passed. The meeting adjourned at 8:15 p.m. Vicki Raduenz, Recording Secretary Funding Cycle: November 2004 (f) For more information, please call the Community Relations Department at (407) 905-3109 or e-mail ncox@ci.ocoee.fl.us. When completing this application, use only the space provided. The only attachments should be the non-profit status documentation and the formal organizational support documentation (minutes or letter). Please remember to complete a City of Ocoee vendor form or we will not be able to issue a check. Applicants may apply for any amount up to $500. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ City of Ocoee Community Merit Awards Prolf,ram Application Name of Non-Profit Organization: St. Pauls Presbyterian Church, Inc./S.T.A.R.S. of W.O. (Applicants must attach a copy of the documentation from the Internal Revenue Service, which attests to your organization's charitable or non-profit status.) Address of Organization: 9600 West Colonial Drive, Ocoee FL 34761-6900 Contact person for this application: Chesta Hembrooke (The contact member must be a member of the organization.) Daytime phone number 407-292-3559 Orange@cfl.rr.com E-mail address: STARS-of-West- What are you seeking grant money for? What specifically will the money be used for? S.T.A.R.S. is a community partnership to benefit economically disadvantaged West Orange County elementary school students. Money will be used to purchase backpacks and back-to- school supplies for children identified by the schools. What dollar amount are you requesting? (The maximum grant award is $500.) $500 Is your organization getting funding from any other source for this specific project? All funding for this project is from individual, civic, business & corporate donations. What is your organization's primary funding source? donations How much money does your organization receive from this source each year? 100% What other sources of revenue does your organization have? We accept "in kind" donations which, although they are not "money," they are supplies we don't have to purchase, therefore they have value. What is your annual budget for this year? $57,000 Last year? $37,000 List the fundraisers your organization holds? Drawing for a handmade Quilt Page 2 - Community Merit Awards Application - November 2004 Cycle How many members does your organization have? St. Pauls--~, S.T.A.R.S. --36 How many live in Ocoee? St. Pauls--/3'8 , S.T.A.R.S.--12 How many clients does your organization serve? How many live in Ocoee? 1400 (appr,) 2004--3,607; 2005--6000 (appr.) Has your organization applied for a grant from the City before? yes If so, when and what did you apply for? April, 2003 & 2004 Community Merit Awards Were you successful and, if so, how much money did you receive? $500 in 2003 & $500 in 2004 Does your organization volunteer in the Ocoee community? If yes, what volunteer activities do you participate in? S.T.A.R.S. is comprised of all volunteers who oversee, sort, pack & distribute backpacks. St. Pauls, volunteers many hours in the community. How many yearly volunteer hours does your organization contribute to the community and how are those hours tracked or documented? In 2003, over 568 hours on the back- pack project; 2004-over 732 hours. Volunteers are registered on sign-in sheets & tallied, S.T.A.R.S. also involves residents from greater West Orange area. Please list the specific accomplishments your organization has achieved in the past 24 months: August, 2004--4,607 backpacks (3,607--WO Elementary children (3,307 basic, 300 complete to Maxey), 700 complete to Orlo Vista & 300 basic to Mascotte); August, 2003- -2329 WO Elementary children (2079-basic backpacks, 250 complete backpacks), Orlo Vista--750 complete backpacks, Mascotte Elementary--200 backpacks & supplies. Please include any other pertinent information about your organization or this specific grant request that you feel would help the City in making its decision: With the new High School opening, we have re-drawn our area to insure that children who received in the past will still be included, Our original target was West Orange High School feeder elementary schools. This accounts for the increase in our numbers. We provided to children in 7 elementary schools in 2003,13 schools in 2004 & hope to assist 21 in 2005, Please attach documentation (meeting minutes or letter) to verify that your organization supports this application. For Staff Use Only Date Application Received 1;/ .?-9/o t/ ;}-.; S~ ;:: )Jj Was Application Received Complete? If not, Date Application Returned 5 .1 .A.R .5. of West Orange (SltppUes f 0 Assist oltR stltdents) MINUTES November 10, 2004 Present: Ruth Anne Anthony (Dillard), Loraine Bremner (Frangus), Valerie Campbell (Spring Lake), Audrie Clark (Pinewood), Louis Fazio (FL Auto Auction), Lori Hager (Tildenville), Chesta Hembrooke (S1. Pauls), Joe Hembrooke (S1. Pauls), Doug Isaacs (S1. Pauls), Letitia Myrick (Clarcona), Lantanya Nichols (Hiawassee), Barbara Robertson (Tildenville), Diane Rutzler (Ocoee), Bill Sullivan (FL Auto Auction) The minutes were reviewed and approved. If your school PTA is not involved or aware of S.T.A.R.S., be sure to tell them about us. Many PTA's mention us at meetings or place information on their websites to make parents aware of our organization. Our scissor committee met and reviewed letters to send out from each school. These letters will be finalized and sent, via the school courier, to all schools associated with S.T.A.R.S. Each school can make copies and send out when appropriate. One letter is to go out right away and the other letters to teachers and parents are reminders, and can go out toward the end of the school year. We received a donation of wood to help us get started with this project. Chesta will try and get in touch with some carpentry classes to see if they will make holders or donate wood. The weather finally cooperated and our Chevys fund raiser finally happened. We raised about $70.00. The committee thought that maybe for our next one, we should try another place that would be a little less expensive. Chesta will check with Pizza Hut to see what kind of fund raisers that they offer. The West Oaks Mall will be hosting a "Festival of Giving" on Sunday, December 5th. The mall will be open to ticket holders only from 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm. Tickets can be sold for $5.00 and S.T.A.R.S. can keep 100% of the money collected for the sell of our tickets. The committee decided to try and sell 25 tickets at each school and see how we do. We will also have a table display in the mall for participants to learn more about us, This table will need to be manned by a S.T.A.R.S. representative. We will need to take turns doing this throughout the evening. The Florida Auto Auction will let us use a parking lot and will assist us with tables for our Community Garage Sale. However, after discussing it at the S.T.A.R.S. meeting, a suggestion was made to change the location to St. Pauls parking lot. Another suggestion that came up was for each school to hold their own sale on their school campus. That way it would not be such a big burden for a few people to take on. This will need to be talked about at our next meeting. Fabric has been purchased for our quilt and we have a volunteer to help cut out squares. YEAH! Disney Hand: Helping Kids Shine Awards are coming up. The deadline is November 19, so we need to get the information to them. City of Ocoee, Community Merit Award is a grant for $500.00. The committee decided that we should apply for this grant during the November, 2004 Cycle. Chesta showed us a plaque that we received from Maxey for being a Partner in Education. When we get a office, we can display it on our wall. Any school who wants to use S.T.A.R.S. as a Partner can do so. Louis shared about "Relay for Life" that will be held at West Orange High School on April 8th & 9th. It will begin at 6:00 pm. There is a $100.00 entry fee. Health Central will begin hosting Team meetings starting in January. If you are interested in helping or participating in any way call Louis at 407-656-6200 x5244. Future Meetings: A vote was held and all future meetings will be held at 8:30 am"".".",,'. .~,"".".".'.' Next meeting will be January 12, SI. Pauls' Conference Room at 8:30 a.m. "J. . . Funding Cycle: November 2004 (j) For more information, please call the Community Relations Department at (407) 905-3109 or e-mail ncox@ci.ocoee.fl.us. When completing this application, use only the space provided. The only attachments should be the non-profit status documentation and the formal organizational support documentation (minutes or letter). Please remember to complete a City of Ocoee vendor form or we will not be able to issue a check. Applicants may apply for any amount up to $500. ................................ City of Ocoee Community Merit Awards Prolfram Application Name of Non-Profit Organization: \-\ "3'" --r. G,r~rtj A Mer') w..... leS.on Th~t- 103 (Applicants must attach a copy of the documentation from the Internal Revenue Service, which attests to your organization's charitable or non-profit status.) Address of Organization: ~ '11 We6t p\a..n+ S-h-ee.+- NU1-rex- ~el'), FL'34-18~ Contact person for this application: ::JO...Me5 f\e.rY\ \ "<3 S~. (The contact member must be a member of the organization.) - ~ Daytime phone number: 4D'" b6b- 3~'3~ E-mail address: 40i.. bSb'" 6&:>83 What are you seeking grant money for? What specifically will the money be used for? Ch\ \clxU) ~ ~ou.th ~~-n.e5 see. No\/' \\\~t.\ Membe.r5 t'J\te-h""~ r\}\l~u.t~~ ... N-(L.0 BU.S~OLS6 TIc.ms \ ~ ~ What dollar amount are you requesting? (The maximum grant award is $500.) I 5oo.~ Is your organization getting funding from any other source for this specific project? ~~~ I 5-e.e f\l\eeft n,3 l'J\ ~nu;\-e5 , \... \ \ - 0'-\ What is your organ'ization's primary funding source? D v Q ~ How much money does your organization receive from this source each year? ~,-;). 4~.~ What other sources of revenue does your organization have? lZ-en-\-cJs , ~005. 3ln50 ~ ~~ N\-3ht j}-ead(. N'6ht. What is your annual budget for this year?' III SCD. ~ Last year?* 1 L-\, ooo.~ List the fundraisers your organization holds? _8 (da R~+a1s '5ffr2 K kr.'~L+ ~ ' ~l 3 'B",(VjD Page 2 - Community Merit Awards Application - November 2004 Cycle How many members does your organization have? l.\ l How many live in Ocoee? 3Cj rJ OtJ .. " e:f' HO\~ zany clients does your organization serve? 4-'1 How many live in Ocoee? Has your organization applied for a grant from the City before? ,/ es If so, when and what did you apply for? SPr"" ~~ ~fX) + Were you successful and, if so, how much money did you receive? Q~Y.at.L.Qev "!'im , ~c.e.\\(ed . '50 Does your organization volunteer in the Ocoee community? If yes, what volunteer activities do you participate in? t'~:s ~ ,C61..;\.Y'N:l~ ?~) bul- V\Jl-l: ~ ~. How many yearly volunteer hours does your organization contribute to the community and how are those hours tracked or documented? (ODD eoch ~~ar Please list the specific accomplishments your organization has achieved in the past 24 months: See- P~t b3 PiLlJY"a..n15 n..nd Schoo\ a..t.vaxds ?'\eS~ov"\~ daCJ.l rt'\ e.."yl-5. Please include any other pertinent information about your organization or this specific grant request that you feel would help the City in making its decision: \\r)\~ ~60D Gtm.n-\- wilt be LU5-ed -(by- ~dr.oo\ A~s Mroa...\ .~ \~ Ten-;*' ~ 2>~ G,.-n.de. eJ.a."t>S [j,350'!9) ~ liE.- ~~ tJ\-edO-\s @ w, 0, \-h~'n ~o \ [a 50,60 ') ~~ 5-rA==rE \;<2- \ 'Bo'f (s 1c:L:JC{l.) Please attach documentation (meeting minutes or letter) to verify that your organization supports this application. or Staff Use Only ate Application Received I~ ~ I as Application Received Complete? f not, Date Application Returned I~s-s- J? fiJ R-JE \\"It "'11 lIJ" , - ~;;,~ ... " ... .. . ",' .- - ... =. ;- =, = ". .. ~ ..~ 'I: . ~ "111,. .",\~ Hugh T. Gregory American Legion Post 63 P.O. Box 771041 Wmter Garden, Florida 34777-1041 407-656-6361 SIXTH DISTRICT CONSTITUTIONAL CONFERENCE POST 63 PROGRAMS COMPLETED IN 2003-2004 '\\"~''''IIJ .$".' , . 41;,.. ~. 1- " ':" - ... =' "i = - ., - ". .. '- '., ..... ~ - ~ 'I: . ~ "I'"(,,,,\~ 1. SEPTEMBER 15, 2003 - SCHOOL AWARD MEDAL PROGRAM INSTALLED IN 8 ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE SCHOOLS. FORTY CERTIFICATES AND lWENTY MEDALS WILL HAVE BEEN PRESENTED TO 40 STUDENTS IN lO SCHOOL CLASSES BY JUNE 15,2004. 2. SEPTEMBER 13 - CONDUCTED A 9-11 REMEMBRANCE. 3. NOVEMBER 8 - VETERANS DAY PARADE IN ORLANDO. 4. DECEMBER 7- POST 63 PARTICIPATED IN 2 CHRISTMAS PARADES. SANG CHRISTMAS CARRELS AT NURSING HOMES. 5. DECEMBER 11 -TWO BOYS STATE DELEGATES SELECTED. 6. APRIL 22 - CDR. HUNGERFORD PRESENT JROTC AWARDS. 7. MAY 29 - POST 63 OPEN HOUSE IN REMEMBRANCE OF WW II VETERAN'S MEMORIAL MONUMENT DEDICATION. 8. MAY 28, TO MAY 31 - POST 63 WILL PARTICIPATE IN FOUR MEMORIAL DAY CEREMONIES. 9. ruNE 14 - DIGNIFIED FLAG DISPOSAL CEREMONY lO.POST 63 PRESENT 8 BLUE STAR SERVICE BANNERS & INITIATED 2 OTHERS BY OTHER POSTS THIS YEAR. POST 63 & 109 HAVE A CONTINUOUS BLUE STAR SERVICE BANNER ANNOUNCEMENT ON OGTV 10 ALL YEAR. CDR. GLENN HUNGERFORD ADmTANT TIM FLEMING SR. "For God and Country" ~ "\\, h"'1 .$"11' ,-, ,~;~ .:. '" " ;:, -". ., :' ;- -. . - ~ ~ ~ .~ ',- . ~ "I'".,\\\,~ Hugh T. Gregory American Legion Post 63 P.O. Box 771041 Wmter Garden, Florida 34777-1041 407-656-6361 ,,\\'1 h"1 j ~'., - , ,';"'~ .:. ,- 'I ;:, - .- - ' - - .- - .; . ~' ., ~ ". .. ...... ~ - ~ "- . ~ """ ,,\\"~ SCHOOL AWARD PRESENTATIONS 1. Friday. March 26. 2004 @ Zellwood Elementary School @ 9:i5 AM RECIPIENTS ARE: F/W Bertha Jimenez: M/W Harold Carter. F/HM Tori Crawford: M/HM Brandon Underwood CONTACT PERSON: Kevin Johnson. 5~ Grade teacher @ 407-884-2258 X268. CEREJOIY ClJIPLETED BY AOJIffANT JIH FlEHING Tuesday. May 25. 2004:Mr. Kelly request Post 63. Post Ladies Aux. and SAL to attend a Memorial Day Parade by Zellwood Elementary School Student's to HONOR Veterans @ 9:15 AM @ Zellwood Elementary School. PRESENTER: ADJUTANT JIM FLEMING. CERTIFICATE TO EACH CLASS. 2. Monday. May 17. 2004 @ 1100 AM luncheon at Tanner Hall. Presentation for Foundation Academy 5~ Grade Students. RECIPIENTS ARE: F/W Emily Ross: M/W Robert Smith: F/HM Jennifer Armbruster: M/HM Austin Blakenship. PRESENTATIONS WERE COMPLETED BY ADJUTANT JIM FLEMING 3. Tuesday, May 18. 2004 @ 8:00 AM @ Foundation Academy for presentations to 8~ grade students. RECIPIENTS ARE: F/W Whitney Abell: M/W Robbie Ogle: F/HM Rachel Smith: M/HM Ryan Muhlbach. SCHOOL CONTACT PERSON: Trish Johnson @ 407-656-3677 or Fax # 407- 656-0118 or Judy Rosenbaun. PRESENTATltll ctMPLETEIJ BY AD.JlIfANT JIH. 4. Tuesday, May 18, 2004 @ 6:30 PM @ Lakeview Middle School in School Auditorium. RECIPIENTS: M/MW Aubrey Perry: F/MW Karen Greene: M/HM Robert Peters: F/HM Casey Wallace; SCHOOL CONTACT: Mr. Weise at 407- 877 -5010 x 239. PRESENTATltII ClNPlETElJ BY AO.JlJTANT JIH FlEHING. 5. Wednesday. May 19. 2004 Maxey Elementary School @ 9:00 Appreciation Adjutant James Fleming and Betty S. Hager. ALA, attended breakfast. 6. Friday May, 21. 2004 @ 9:00 AM @ Maxey Elementary School Cafetorium. RECIPIENTS ARE: M/W Andy Singh; F/W Quentinee Brinson. M/HM Denesh Totaram: F/HM Rianna Parrinello CONTACT PERSON: Tashanda Brown-Cannon @ 407-877-5020 x224 PRESENTATltIIS ctMPLETEIJ BY AOJIffANT JIH FlEHING. "For God and Country" '- 7. Monday. May 24. @ 8:30 AM in Auditorium @ old campus of Dillard Street Elementary School. RECIPIENTS ARE: M/MW Andrew Gooch; F/MW Mayra Ortiz: M/HM Hunter Emerson F/HM Ashley Somaiah CONTACT PERSON: Malia Kalczynski @ tel. 407-877-5000 or Fax H 407- 877-5009. PRESENTATlt:lfS C(lfPLETED BY ADMAN! JIH FLEHING 8. Monday, May 24, 2004 @ 9:00 AM in Lake Whitney Elementary Dinning Hall. RECIPIENTS ARE: M/W Shawn Janetzke: F/W Matalie Chetram: HONORABLE MENTION ARE: M/HM Conor Babb; F/HN Chelsea Hankins. ,CONTACT PERSON: Gerri Delatore @ tel. 407-877-8888 PRESENTER: POST 63 COMMANDER GLENN E. HUNGERFORD - ~LE7OV 9. Tildenville Elementary School: TUESDAY.MAY 25. 2004 @ 9:15 AM IN SCHOOL CAFETERIA: RECIPIENTS: M/MW MARTIN MONTANEZ; F/MW SHELBY CAMPBELL: M/HM FLOYD JONES JR.: F/HM REBECA BRITO. SCHOOL CONTACT: CRT TEACHER @ TEL. H 407-877-5054. PRESENTER: POST 63 COMMANDER GLENN E.HUNGERFORD - C~. 10.Thursday. June 3,2004 @ 6:00 PM @ Windermere Preparatory School. 5~ GRADE RECIPIENTS ARE: M/MW PALMER LEARY: F/ME EMILY HARRIS: M/HM TUCKER TRESCA: F/HM CHEYENNE MEYER 8~ GRADE CLASS RECIPIENTS @ 7:30 PM ARE: M/MW BRADLEY ZECKSER: F/MW DAPHNE LEFRAN; M/HM CORY DEMERAU: F/HM ALEX CAMPISI Both Presentation wnll be in Room # 101. CONTACT PERSON: Jimmie Hargrove. Di rector. @ 407 - 905-7737. PRESENTATI~ C()tPLETED. 10. CENTRAL FLORIDA PREP SCHOOL. DAY, DATE, TIME, LOCATION TBD. RECIPIENTS: TBD 5~ & 8~ Grades SCHOOL CONTACT: TBD SAMP CANCELLED BY CFPS ON 5/7/04 FOR 2003-2004 SCHOOL YEAR. 11. Thursday, April 22. 2004 @ 7:30 PM in Cafeteria, ROTC 2 MEDALS @ West Orange 9~ Grade Center RECIPIENTS: Scholastic Excellence is Tyler Reed: Military Excellence is Paul Rivera. SCHOOL CONTACT: Col. Shelton @ 407-905-2400. PESENTATI<*S COMPLETED BY COHHANDER GLENN HLWGERFOOD, PHOTOGWHS BY CHAPLAIN FLATT. ADJUTANT JAMES R. FLEMING SR. (RET) * 12 SAMP CLASSES INVITED * 10 CLASSES ACCEPTED. Funding Cycle: November 2004 (0 For more information, please call the Community Relations Department at (407) 905-3109 or e-mail ncox@cLocoee.fl.us. When completing this application, use only the space provided. The only attachments should be the non-profit status documentation and the formal organizational support documentation (minutes or letter). Please remember to complete a City of Ocoee vendor form or we will not be able to issue a check. Applicants may apply for any amount up to $500. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~ ' City of Ocoee Community Meril Awarels Pro_ram ADDlicalion ; 11 d s1 () A IC5 Am ))..Q /1u Name of Non-Profit Organization: VV ~1 (Applicants must attach a copy of the documentation from the Int~mal Revenue Service, which attests to your organization's charitable or non-profit status.,) ,:..\ Address of Organization: ~~21 A, D> (l1.J />'15 R J. , / I' /, r:;Lj;~ OR-{fn100, F(~ 9;g ~1! rrD6qv1Lr Contact person for this application: 0 -n II.tL (The contact member must be a member of the organization.) ,,~.17fofVV'J1 tJ. rtfJiL , __ c,).-- ,/, g(i) (1fJ.L Daytime phone number ~ 01 9- Nfl E-mail address: if t1 tZ L~ s.)- ~ What are you seeking grant J11C)I1ey for? What sRer;ifically will t~ money be used for? I3rJsE'&:>M l.Cp.....,pfI'\Jd. (:1:[ I5frS~5 ,oQ- fihhll'\') SUtiv 10 B.Q. i;OM+~ {,(j..t)) b'7 6uf 5/-e-/)J/}/s /11- t.<Ht1 .fJ5 OG()...lu ~.lYb h-f7~" What dollar amount are you requesting? (The maximum grant award is $500.) 50 () .Q4 Is your organization getting funding from any other source for this specific project? jib> What is your organization'sJ?!lm1ary funding source? WR.Sf (jfr/C5. Auf>> "^'7 '(Ai ,'0\.1 .. r--ZfJJ How much money, does your organization receive from this source each year? fi .:J-fD loDe) What other sources of revenue does your organization have? (J! 6r& (;/ Whatis your annual budget for this yea,!! .2gT! I otl/ Last yea,;f/ J- tj 0 I (J(J () . \ I avt.oOI1 Uh./.u~r; 1'J1~ fl64c ')) List the fundraisers your organization holds? va v How many members does your organization have? go S~DJ/(& uJlS f ()~(6 f1O'OIcr..; O~ 051..jf1:xJ1 fr;pl;~ fO , ( I ( j..., 71 u ..Lt4-S t..,..l or 0 il ~OLJ~ ~O ~' How many live~'n coee? ~ 0 )....tn> ,'A 0 GO .JL.e . ~o ~'i;J //1 OC- r q () ),..1J.-; IYI 0 ~l \ r l/n L~ ,^ ()~) Page 2 - Community Merit Awards Application - November 2004 Cycle How many clients does your organization serve?;27 D How many live in Ocoee~- 5/-ub-h1/$ v ~fVW~'-h, tt-M ~f,c 7.ef1'1) .;2.C6 Has your organization applied for a grant from the City before? "so, when tttwhat did you apply for? I ~ r>vt.;J/}; ~ Fi-J~ c /.Prsf Wr :506 ~ Hi--1f'fKf-u-r A--If ~~~ / 0 .I~jo () 0 Were you successful and, if so, how much money did you receive? 'P. /f(j' 7 I . Does your organization volunteer in the Ocoee community? If yes, what volunteer 0 activities do you participate in? k-f/A /.tl/'c..s. tlf-O;1 Our F&-c, 1,'1-i~S fV\ f/.-p-cJ,'v ....f-v a.o-ea clj;f,j~V' ~ h..~.JJJ. How many yearly volunteer hours does your organization contribute to the commurlity and how are those hours tracked or documented? LA t1 /C/I. 0 vJ"1 Please list the specific accomplishments your organization has achieved in the past 24 months: {J.reJi ~D t)V(~ 1,,+, fr;v~ ;;:d{,.Cki,(j~ 'Fa r f7fJ-r1 ~~J,,'d5 Please include any other pertinent information about your organization or this specific grant request that you feel would help the City in making its decision: -L~ -{--P 6L.t1vf Please attach documentation (meeting minut, es or letter) to verify that your I., .-" organization supports this application. lra-c.r2./tf-;:J UJ.l$1 dfi.!O Ikft})1/ Mfd'-!flXJ ~r"? -tN. c;,;f'1 (rf\~:J~ _ ~f W-o- frtJ v.~ ~(A-d-;(Ji P~(Js /-dr ~mbt~ ~~ (p~ J /~~S /r211 ;' n ~.f..u.F yt J t tv- (,.- /-.., /YLI}- i , rI/l; J't S ~K- ;::; ~l ) s. f JL 1.J vJo((.l .. ~ ,4- IAJ 0 Y} IY r fv.. ( SJ>.1l f+ D 110 W Jy:R Ck1/1 0t:.. 1 A,. Go () b of Ln/VIJM.. U II J~ For Staff Use Only Date Application Received II / l 0 Was Application Received Complete? If not, Date Application Returned /9: ~t)pyt1 Vie Wnv ~HdlctJ a k 5 11 \30\04 CITY OF OCOEE COMMUNTIY GRANT PROGRAM TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN; TIllS LETTER IS TO INFORM YOU THAT WEST OAKS ACADEMY IS APPLYING FOR A COMMUNTIY GRANT OF $ 500. TO PURCHASE BASEBALL EQUIPMENT, TIllS EQUIPMENT MAINLY CONSISTS OF A PITCHING SCREEN, BASES, AND FOUL BALL POLES. THE CHILDREN OF OUR COMMUNITY WHO ARE INVOLVED WITH THE OCOEE LITTLE LEAUGE PROGRAM, AS WELL AS OUR CHRIST AN SCHOOL STUDENTS WILL GREATLY BENEFIT FROM THIS GRANT, ~ REV. THOMAS PARLIER -IANKY~, W,' PASTOR\ PRINCIPAL West Oaks Academy AND CHURCH Phone:(407)295-7156 Fax:(407)292-8838 8624A.D.MlmsRoad. Orlando,FL 32818 Funding Cycle: November 2004 @ For more information, please call the Community Relations Department at (407) 905-3109 or e-mail ncox@cLocoee.f1.us. When completing this application, use only the space provided. The only attachments should be the non-profit status documentation and the formal organizational support documentation (minutes or letter). Please remember to complete a City of Ocoee vendor form or we will not be able to issue a check. Applicants may apply for any amount up to $500. , ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ City of Ocoee Community Merit Awards Prol!ram Application Name of Non-Profit Organization: '~~ ~t..aeQ (Applicants must attach a copy of t documentation from the Internal Revenue Service, which attests to your organization's charitable or non-profit status.) Address of Organization: PO fu.>)( q 3' j Ocoe.o . r\ 3Lllt,Q I Contact person for this application: ~(l ~i\.YV'\l1Y~ I @Uslde~ (The contact member must be a mJnber of the organization.) Daytime phone number: qo118if':,BB~ E-mail addressJeS$denrt'Ark-@Jynltoor(OIY" What are you seeking grant money for? What specifically will the money be used for? 4 a..Lva..r~dIINtdo.r(,J~oL)C:coca. v.u.l--bt~"25 ~d.D'-\o p!1CV~cLe- Cl() OJ(~ 1J ,~ b s~}v~ J 00J ~cd-s tJL ~ S, What dollar amount are you requesting? (The maximum grant award is $500,) ~ :tJO Is your organization getting funding from any other source for this specific project? ~a:hD\ ~he~~ \.;5 ~~<iUrtl lr~dul~~{Jl1fM:f I What is your organization's primary funding source? AMvJffi.. ~,) '"'-~__ How much money does your organization receive from this source each year? awfa.:f 'I fiX) - What other sources of revenue does your organization have? FW\cLrCuA..LV':). d~ Jj-Civv\., <!lLt,b'S} ml~ "ndlV~ili , What is your annual budget for this year? ~.s ~IOOO . Last ye~r? ~-(d~.~'2.00 List the !undraisers your organization holds? tirvun...Q CLulo...--f.u ~ 0' ) C('~Q1\1cnol enier~ hoct's sCllo ) Laf!;, ~CuL (tY-l 0 ~~~'~, Page 2 - Community Merit Awards Application - November 2004 Cycle How many members does your organization have? 0<0 How many live in Ocoee? Cl~ IS How many clients does your organization serve? 15XJ+- How many live in Ocoee'h ~ '1-5'/0 J-tMJ rtrra..n..OJ-"'l LLliL V\.... LLu\"-k.xtf"''l~ .t\1W$\0ecll\"<f(OU...~ Has your organization applied for a grant from the City before? lAl.A If so, when and what did you apply for? &u\L / 2CSO'3 0 / money did you receive? If yes, what volunteer activities o C(~ ds f'i LOOACY1.40 p[cie~ C!JuJ('l~'t Wii\-QiCU'<JCc~-th(O()'~ pfCplY ne~ ~ a rcu <iud ~~, L.U-~ -\i.t Wp .f- t)l.f'PC,~1 cb c~.~'UV) f: ~b ~a: Please attach documentation (meeting minutes or letter) to verify that your organization supports this application. For Staff Use Only Date Application Received / / hll..h 'I I I Was Application Received Complete? f not, Date Application Returned d1.; I? PI Rotary Club o.f Ocoee p.o. Box 931 Ocoee, FL 34761 November 22, 2004 To Whom It May Concern, This is to certify that the Rotary Club of Ocoee fully and completely supports the submission of this application to the City of Ocoee Community Merit Awards program. Sincerely, 1'1 f4~ Marge Johnstone 04/01/04 THU 13:45 FAX 3 ROTARY INT'L MS400 141002 ...,. ~ 0 I ' m INFORMATION PAPER From Club and District Administration - Pan America Department, Rotary lntemational, 1560 Sherman Avenue, Evanston. lIlinois 60201 USA Telephone: (847)-866-3000; Fax: (847)-866-3072 u.s. ROTARY CLUBS AND THE I.R.S. Whatfollows is not tax advice, but general information, which may be useful. Any questions regarding any tax matter needs to be referred to local counselor tax adviser or to the IRS (http://www.irs.ustreas.gov or 1-800-829-1040) Backeround: On 13 May 1958, the Internal Revenue Service declared that Rotary International (Rl) and its clubs and districts came under Section 501 (c)(4) of the Internal Revenue Code and that status is still in effect. While Rotary districts and clubs are exempt from payingfederal income tax, the law does require Form 990 to be filed on or before the 15th day of the 5th month following the close of the annual accounting period (15 November). -- An administrative ruling waives that requirement for those with average annual revenues of less than $25,000. Numbers: Rl's Group Exemption Number (liGEN" on Form 990), is 0573, which applies to all clubs and districts. At the same tim,e, every club and district in the US is required to have its own Employer Identification Number (ErN). That 9-digit number is really a tax ill number and has nothing to do with whether there are any employees. As R1 must report annually the EINs of all districts and clubs in the US, the secretariat maintains a list of those tax numbers and also applies for numbers to be assigned to new Rotary clubs. You will be notified directly by the IRS of your club's EIN number. - Tax Deductible Status: Though clubs and districts do not have to pay federal income tax, donations to clubs and districts are not tax deductible. Such status is, however, possible for a contribution to any club or district charitable fund that has been independently classified by the IRS as being under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. As to membership dues, they may be deductible, for some Rotarians, as a business expense. Other Taxes: Clubs may be required to file Form 990- T if they have "unrelated business income." A club or district which has gross receipts of $1,000 or more during a year from an unrelated trade or business must file a Form 990- T. An unrelated trade or business is defmed as: "Any trade or business that is regularly carried on, and that is not substantially related to the organization's exempt purpose or function." Social security and withholding taxes may be required from a club that has one or more paid employees, There may be a tax or filing obligation in regard to prizes and awards (including scholarships), The laws of the states vary in regard to state income tax, sales tax, other taxes and speCial licenses. The 501(c)(4) status applies only to federal income tax and does not necessarily have any bearing on other taxes. IRS interpretation of its Code also can vary slightly in different Treasury districts. Ouestions? Should you have any questions about the above, please feel free to consult with your Club and District Administration (CDA) representative at Rotary International world headquarters. June 2003 04/01/04 THU 13:45 FAX 3 ROTARY INT'L MS400 141003 . .. One Rotary Center 1560 Sherman Avenue Evanston.lllinois 60201-3698 USA PH 847.866.3000 FAX 847.328.8554 www,rotary.org ROTARY INTERNATIONAL 1 April 2004 To Whom it May Concern: Rotary International, a non-profit organization incorporated in Illinois, is exempt from federal income tax under 501 (c) (4) of the Internal Revenue Code. This exemption applies to all subordinate units, i.e. districts and clubs. This is to confirm that the Rotary Club of Ocoee, Florida,USA, is a member in good standing of Rotary International and has been since its admission on 22 June 1995. The Internal Revenue Service recognizes all Rotary clubs in the US as exempt from federal income tax under 501 (c) (4) ofthe I.R.S. Code.' Rotary International's group exemption number is 0573. The Rotary Cluo of Ocoee's Employer Identification Number (EIN), as reported annually to the IRS, is: 364102494 Sincerely, Darwin Sampedro, Assistant Club and District Administration Southern Panamerica Funding Cycle: November 2004 (1) For more information, please call the Community Relations Department at (407) 905-3109 or e-mail ncox@cLocoee.fl.us. When completing this application, use only the space provided. The only attachments should be the non-profit status documentation and the formal organizational support documentation (minutes or letter). Please remember to complete a City of Ocoee vendor form or we will not be able to issue a check. Applicants may apply for any amount up to $500. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ City of Ocoee Community Merit Awards Prol!ram Application Name of Non-Profit Organization: Advancement Via Individual Determination/West Orange HS (Applicants must attach a copy of the documentation from the Internal Revenue Service, which attests to your organization's charitable or non-profit status.) Address of Organization: 1625 S. Beulah Rd. Winter Garden, FL 34787 Contact person for this application: Andrea Shrader, AVID Coordinator (The contact member must be a member of the organization.) Daytime phone number: (407) 905-2400 x2296 E-mail address:shradea@ocps.net What are you seeking grant money for? What specifically will the money be used for? We are seeking money to help fund our field trips to visit college campuses. The money would be used to pay for buses to transport the students. What dollar amount are you requesting? (The maximum grant award is $500.) $500.00 Is your organization getting funding from any other source for this specific project? No, any money we receive comes from fundraising efforts by the students. What is your organization's primary funding source? Fundraising How much money does your organization receive from this source each year? $800.00 What other sources of revenue does your organization have? None, other than fundraisers and donations. Occasionally, OCPS grants us a small amount ($500) What is your annual budget for this year? $2400.00 Last year? $1500.00 List the fund raisers your organization holds? Car washes, candy sales Page 2 - Community Merit Awards Application - November 2004 Cycle How many members does your organization have? 110 How many live in Ocoee? 53 How many clients does your organization serve? 110 53 How many live in Ocoee? Has your organization applied for a grant from the City before? N/A No If so, when and what did you apply for? Were you successful and, if so, how much money did you receive? N/A Does your organization volunteer in the Ocoee community? If yes, what volunteer activities do you participate in? Through the high school, AVID participates in Reading Reindeer, Adopt-a-family, and several students volunteer at Health Central and help with Relay for Life. How many yearly volunteer hours does your organization contribute to the community and how are those hours tracked or documented? Approximately 100 hours per year; documented through student logs submitted to Student Services for notation on their transcripts. Please list the specific accomplishments your organization has achieved in the past 24 months: AVID is a college prep program for average students (2.0-3.5 GPA). Enrollment has increased from 12 to 110 from August of 2002-August of 2004 We had the first AVID graduate from OCPS last May, now attending UF,and 11 seniors will graduate this May! All are planning on attending a 4-year university or community college. Please include any other pertinent information about your organization or this specific grant request that you feel would help the City in making its decision: The purpose of. AVID is to give average students the opportunity to go to college by enrolling them in rigorous honors and Advanced placement courses and the AVID elective class. AVID teaches them the skills that they need to be successful in those classes. It also takes them to visit college campuses to experience what the universities have to offer. Please attach documentation (meeting minutes or letter) to verify that your organization supports this application, For Staff Use Only Date Application Received / i / 30 /0 tJ. Was Application Received Complete; I Ifnot, Date Application Returned ~ . ',).-D I? If/ . Orange County Pu6Cic schoofs West Orange High School Committed to building a "Healthy Community" for all students which provides each individual the opportunity to be an educated productive citizen in an ever changing world. "Together, We All Succeed" 1625 South Beufaii ROM, Winter Garden, Fforida. 34787 - 4499 TefepFwne (407) 905-2400 November 30, 2004 To Whom It May Concern: The AVID program at West Orange High School is submitting an application for the City of Ocoee Community Merit Award. Andrea Shrader, AVID Coordinator, has the full approval of the West Orange High School administrative team in this endeavor. Si~L- )..L--- Daniel C. Buckman, Ed. D. Principal ((TIie Orange County Schoof Board is an equaL opportunity agency' Five Star Schoof GoUfen Schoof Funding Cycle: November 2004 CD For more information, please call the Community Relations Department at (407) 905-3109 or e-mail ncox@ci.ocoee.f1.us. When completing this application, use only the space provided. The only attachments should be the non-profit status documentation and the formal organizational support documentation (minutes or letter). Please remember to complete a City of Ocoee vendor form or we will not be able to issue a check. Applicants may apply for any amount up to $500. ............................... . City of Ocoee Community Merit Awards Protfram Application Name of Non-Profit Organization: Ocoee Elementary School Literacy Committee (Applicants must attach a copy of the documentation from the Internal Revenue Service) which attests to your organization's charitable or non-profit status.) Address of Organization: 400 South Lakewood Ave Contact person for this application: Dian Hooper (The contact member must be a member of the organization.) Daytime phone number (407)877-5027 E-mail address:hooperd@ocps.net What are you seeking grant money for? What specifically will the money be used for? Our media resources including VHS and DVD's are worn and outdated, We need to refurbish our supply with up to date materials to assist us in educating our students to become better citizens. Specifically, we wish to purchase a DVD series Entitled Great American's in History to provide our students with role models. Additionally, we need to purchase an anti-drug and alcohol DVD- Voices from the Front. Lastly, we would like, Safekids 101: Preparing Kids to Stay Safe at Home and in the Community to make our students aware of safety issues. What dollar amount are you requesting? (The maximum grant award is $500.) $500.00 Is your organization getting funding from any other source for this specific project? No, we do not have any other source for this project. What is your organization's primary funding source? There is no funding source for this project. How much money does your organization receive from this source each year? 0 What other sources of revenue does your organization have? None Page 2 - Community Merit Awards Application - November 2004 Cycle What is your annual budget for this year? 0 Last year? 0 List the fundraisers your organization holds? Scholastic Book Fair - to raise money for Library books. How many members does your organization have? 12 How many live in Ocoee? 12 How many clients does your organization serve? 648 How many live in Ocoee? 648 Has your organization applied for a grant from the City before? yes If so, when and what did you apply for? November 2003- we applied to purchase books for our literacy breakfast Were you successful and, if so, how much money did you receive? $500.00 Does your organization volunteer in the Ocoee community? If yes, what volunteer activities do you participate in? Founder's Day, Boy Scouts, Book Clubs, before and after school tutoring, clean-up club, Junior Achievement, Read to Succeed, Teach-in, monthly info-breakfasts How many yearly volunteer hours does your organization contribute to the community and how are those hours tracked or documented? 150,000 computer sign in. Please list the specific accomplishments your organization has achieved in the past 24 months: We were awarded an "A" for the 3rd consecutive year. Our students test scores continue to improve in all areas. Please include any other pertinent information about your organization or this specific grant request that you feel would help the City in making its decision: We feel that our children will become better Ocoee citizens through the knowledge these DVD's provide. Please attach documentation (meeting minutes or letter) to verify that your organization supports this application. For Staff Use Only Date Application Received /1!":3 t) /0 ~ / I Was Application Received Complete? If not, Date Application Returned ~.'rJ-f) j) PI, Literacy Meeting Notes 10/18/04 Present: Sheilla Johnson-Principal Cheryl Johnson- 2nd grade teacher Isabel Chipungu-Media Specialist Dian Hooper-CRT Sandra Conner-Kindergarten teacher Avery Canty-l st grade teacher Alice Compton-2nd grade teacher Kathy Hermesman-3rd grade teacher Madonna Scime-4th grade teacher Richard Godsell-Sth grade teacher We discussed both literacy breakfasts. On November 9th our breakfast will be about the process of writing from beginning to end beginning with concept vocabulary development, moving on to the planning stage and ending with the finished written product. The writing prompt will be the walkathon and the nursing program. . Each grade level with give a short presentation of what the process looks like at the specific grade level (including work samples) . We will present in grade level order to demonstrate the scaffolding of skills from one grade level to another. . Responsibilities were assigned: 1. Isabel will make food arrangements with Mrs. Stepp. 2. Dian will make stickers and make arrangements with Tammy for A V equipment. 3. Each grade level literacy member will present grade level information 4, Richard will put together parent packets (given to him by grade level presenters). Each grade level is in the process of developing a student rubric to assist students with writing goals. The purpose of the January breakfast will be to explain rubrics to parents, . Each grade level will give a sort presentation of grade level specific rubrics . We will present in grade level order to demonstrate the scaffolding of skills from one grade level to another. . Grades 3-4 will have the same rubric, so teachers will further demonstrate how the rubric score is used to develop learning goals for future writing. Isabel Chipungu requested fimds to provide the media with DVD's, Mrs. Sheilla Johnson reported that no n.mds were available to purchase those materials and suggested Mrs, Hooper write a grant request to the City of Ocoee to provide the Literacy Committee with $500,00 to make that purchase The committee will meet again on November 1 to present information packets for the breakfast. Funding Cycle: November 2004 @) For more information, please call the Community Relations Department at (407) 905-3109 or e-mail ncox@ci.ocoee.f1.us. When completing this application, use only the space provided. The only attachments should be the non-profit status documentation and the formal organizational support documentation (minutes or letter). Please remember to complete a City of Ocoee vendor form or we will not be able to issue a check. Applicants may apply for any amount up to $500. ................................ City of Ocoee Community Merit Awards Program Application Name of Non-Profit Organization: Christian Service Center (Applicants must attach a copy of the documentation from the Internal Revenue Service, which attests to your organization's charitable or non-profit status) Address of Organization: 300 Franklin Street., Ocoee Contact person for this application: Peg Mac Donnald (The contact member must be a member of the organization.) Daytime phone number 407-656-6678 westorange@christianservicecenter,org E-mail address: What are you seeking grant money for? What specifically will the money be used for? Four printers for KidsFOCUS dedicated computers plus ink cartridges and USB cables and additional software if possible. What dollar amount are you requesting? (The maximum grant award is $500.) $500 Is your organization getting funding from any other source for this specific project? No What is your organization's primary funding source? Donations from individuals, businesses, churches, foundations, Orange County Citizens Commission for Children. How much money does your organization receive from this source each year? 215,600.00 What other sources of revenue does your organization have? Fundraising, Thrift Shop Revenue What is your annual budget for this year? 272,727.00 Last year? 258,325.00 Page 2 - Community Merit Awards Application - November 2004 Cycle List the fundraisers your organization holds? Golf Tournament, United Way Activities, Rummage Sales, Car Washes, Church Presentations etc, How many members does your organization have? 133 How many live in Ocoee? 82 How many clients does your organization serve? more than 1,200 clients through Family and Emergency Services, over 20,000 meals served in Daily Bread during the year and 43 families through our KidsFocus Program How many live in Ocoee? 57% to 60% Has your organization applied for a grant from the City before? Yes If so, when and what did you apply for7 Aprif 2004 funds for program materiafs, suppfies etc, Were you successful and, if so, how much money did you receive? yes, $500 Does your organization volunteer in the Ocoee community? If yes, what volunteer activities do you participate in? Our KidsFOCUS participants work at Founders Day events, Tutoring assistance to students from six elementary schools on Wednesdays, members of the West Orange Neighborhood Center for Children, Daily Bread offer meals 6 days per week moving to 7 days per week after January 1, 2005, RSVP activities and local Food Drives, School and church presentations How many yearly volunteer hours does your organization contribute to the community and how are those hours tracked or documented? Our site logged over 10,000 volunteer hours last year, These hours are tracked with daily sign in sheets. Please list the specific accomplishments your organization has achievedpin'the past 24 months: KidsFOCUS provides at risk students with tutorial supports, our extended day program allows- work parents- affordable after school. care. This- program, offe~ counseling; social skills training and summer camp enrichment opportunities, As stated above we are moving towards having meals avajJabJe 7 days per week early in 2005. Through varmus collaborations our agency has assisted countless individuals and families, This past Thanksgiving, with the help of the City of Ocoee employees, we distributed 43 Holiday Baskets to case managed clients, This partnership allows us to reach more deserving families in need. Our partnership with St. Luke's Methodist Church made it possible to reach 125 additional families with Holiday Baskets. For StatTUse Only '1,;;5"I?/l1 Date Application Received 1/ /.3iJ It) I- . k (i- f ( Was Application Received Complete? If not, Date Application Returned Page 2 - Community Merit Awards Application - November 2004 Cycle Please include any other pertinent information about your organization or this specific grant request that you feel would help the City in making its decision: We have been serving the local residents from this address for nearly 9 years, A community IS only as strong as its leadership. When that leadership makes a commitment to the greater good the environment is a better ptace, The retationship we share with the City of Ocoee makes our community a better place for all of us. We hope this collaboration continues to thrive and grow. Please attach documentation (meeting minutes or letter) to verify that your organization supports this application. For StafTUse Only Date Application Received Was Application Received Complete? If not, Date Application Returned Ocoee Grant 4 HP 3845 Color Printer 4 Belkin 6' USB cables 2 HP 27 black twin pack 1 HP 28 color cartridge $ 79.95 $ 319.80 $ 22.99 $ 91.96 $ 31.99 $ 63.98 $ 21.99 $ 21.99 $ 497.73 Prices are Best Buy but printer prices are identical @ Circuit City, Office Max NOV 30,2004 15:59 000-000-00000 Page 1 '('-\<\s r, .vjl ~1; ~_ _:'Z Pl~~..:-' 'et c~. THE CHRISTIAN SERVICE CENTER FOR CENTRAL FLORIDA, INC. Tue5day, November 30, 2004 City of Ocoee Attn: Community Merit Awmds Review Corrwlittee 150 N. LakE/shore Dnve Ocoec, FL 34761 2258 Dear ladies/Gentlemen, On behalf of th~ ChristieJl1 Service Center for Centrell Florida, Inc. and our West Oronge Ministries, located in'Ocaee, Florida, we are pleased and honored to submit an application for the City of Ocoee Co'nmunily Merit Award Progrum. For more than 20 years, we have hod the privilege of serving the cltl7~ns of Ocoee through our West Orongo LIFE Center, We art! deeply grateful for your support and thot of the entire City council. We ore optimislic that this application mEll'Jts with your approvtll Clr\d is St1pP011p.rJ by the administration for support of our work In your community, Thank you for your dedic(ltion to the City of Ocoee Gfld for the outst(lnding support that we receive 110m all of your staff. Sinc,er"ly, rt 4wI Robert Stuart El\ecI;t]Ve DlrGctor cc; Honorable S, Scott Vander}Jrift, Moyor, City of Ocoee City Commission, City of O(ooe 808 W. CF't1trnl Hou/plJard . Odando, F1ol'ida 3280,1) . (407) 425-2.')2:1 . ~ax (4()7) 42S-lJS 1J r il111 i I Y .~~ [l'n" r'F!1, \.' ',;uvi ,- " ~ . Z'>ili Iv 1\ r,~(1 i . () r"7 rl ti r,n If 001 '7 rl"'" ' r,.,~" h ';, tin t . f\;<:1 <, roc U ':, . T h lift SI<:'I', Funding Cycle: November 2004 @ For more information, please call the Community Relations Department at (407) 905-3109 or e-mail ncox@cLocoee.f1.us. When completing this application, use only the space provided. The only attachments should be the non-profit status documentation and the formal organizational support documentation (minutes or letter). Please remember to complete a City of Ocoee vendor form or we will not be able to issue a check. Applicants may apply for any amount up to $500. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ City of Ocoee Community Merit Awards Pr04ram Application Name of Non-Profit Organization: West Orange High School :RerCu:SSllinCe.. ProG\(lI\VV\ (Applicants must attach a copy of the documentation from the Internal Revenue'Service, which attests to your organization's charitable or non-profit status.) Address of Organization: 1625 S, Beulah Rd, Winter Garden, FL 34787 Contact person for this application: Sheila Jackson (The contact member must be a member of the organization.) Daytime phone number 407-905-2400 x2219 E-mail address:jacksos5@ocps.net What are you seeking grant money for? What specifically will the money be used for? West Orange Renaissance program will use the funds to purchase certificates and award items to recognize student academic achievement and improvement. What dollar amount are you requesting? (The maximum grant award is $500.) $500 Is your organization getting funding from any other source for this specific project? No What is your organization's primary funding source? Renaissance Cafe How much money does your organization receive from this source each year? $1500 What other sources of revenue does your organization have? donations What is your annual budget for this year? $5000 Last year? $5000 List the fundraisers your organization holds? Duct taping Principal to the wall, car wash, Penny Wars How many members does your organization have? 63 How many live in Ocoee? 25 Page 2 - Community Merit Awards Application - November 2004 Cycle How many clients does your organization serve? 4200 How many live in Ocoee? approx. 2100 Has your organization applied for a grant from the City before? Yes If so, when and what did you apply for? Spring 2003 Were you successful and, if so, how much money did you receive? Yes, $500 Does your organization volunteer in the Ocoee community? If yes, what volunteer activities do you participate in? Relay for Life, Reading Reindeer. Our volunteer efforts encompass the WOHS community. How many yearly volunteer hours does your organization contribute to the community and how are those hours tracked or documented? As an organization, we do not track the ongoing volunteer hours, Individual students are responsible for tracking their own hours through Student Services for future scholarship opportunities. Please list the specific accomplishments your organization has achieved in the past 24 months: Hosted State Renaissance conference in 2003, received the 2003 Spirit Award and the 2004 VTW (Visible, Tangible, Walkaroundable) Award at the National Renaissance Conference, presenters at the 2003 and 2004 National Conferences. Please include any other pertinent information about your organization or this specific grant request that you feel would help the City in making its decision: Renaissance is a program that recognizes the academic achievement and improvement of students through celebrations. By putting the focus back on academics, we have seen a renewed enthusiam for learning and success from our students and teachers. Students who have been recognized through Renaissance feel a connection to West Orange High School and know that what they are accomplishing in the classroom is important to us. Please attach documentation (meeting minutes or letter) to verify that your organization supports this application. For Staff Use Only Date Application Received / / /1 () ~ ~ I I Was Application Received Complete? If not, Date Application Returned f:'/9 P;11, k~ Orange County CFu6Cic ScfiooCs West Orange High School 1625 Sout/i (}JeuCa/i c.Rpa~ 'Winter garden, pforitfa 34787 rfefep/ione (407) 905-2400 November 30, 2004 To Whom It May Concern: West Orange High School fully supports the Renaissance Program, This Grant is extremely important to our institution and we are committed to its' success. If anyone at West Orange High School can be of any assistance, please feel free to contact our school at your convenience. c Jense sistant Principal of Instruction West Orange High School Funding Cycle: November 2004 @ For more information, please call the Community Relations Department at (407) 905-3109 or e-mail ncox@cLocoee.f1.us. When completing this application, use only the space provided. The only attachments should be the non-profit status documentation and the formal organizational support documentation (minutes or letter). Please remember to complete a City of Ocoee vendor form or we will not be able to issue a check. Applicants may apply for any amount up to $500. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Citv of Ocoee Communitv Merit Awards Prol!ram Application Name of Non-Profit Organization: The Autism & Related Disabilities Gym Program,lnc. (Applicants must attach a copy of the documentation from the Internal Revenue Service, which attests to your organization's charitable or non-profit status.) Address of Organization: P,O. Box 770306 Winter Garden, FI. 34777 Contact person for this application: Joanne Houwers (The contact member must be a member of the organization.) Daytime phone number 407-234-7456 E-mail address: autismgym.org What are you seeking grant money for? What specifically will the money be used for? Autism program at the Jim Beech Recreation Center. What dollar amount are you requesting? (The maximum grant award is $500.) $500 Is your organization getting funding from any other source for this specific project? No What is your organization's primary funding source? City of Ocoee How much money does your organization receive from this source each year? Facility use age What other sources of revenue does your organization have? Personal What is your annual budget for this year? none Last year? none List the fundraisers your organization holds? Plannin,g stages How many members does your organization have? 150 How many live in Ocoee? 100 How many clients does your organization serve? 150 How many live in Ocoee? 100 Page 2 - Community Merit Awards Application - November 2004 Cycle Has your organization applied for a grant from the City before? no If so, when and what did you apply for? na Were you successful and, if so, how much money did you receive? na Does your organization volunteer in the Ocoee community? If yes, what volunteer activities do you participate in? na How many yearly volunteer hours does your organization contribute to the community and how are those hours tracked or documented? na Please list the specific accomplishments your organization has achieved in the past 24 months: Just became a non profit organization Please include any other pertinent information about your organization or this specific grant request that you feel would help the City in making its decision: Became non profit recently, and looking to expand the program. City has been funding the program. Please attach documentation (meeting minutes or letter) to verify that your organization supports this application. For Staff Use Only Date Application Received Was Application Received Complete? Ifnot, Date Application Returned Cox, Nancy From: Sent: To: Subject: Williams, Jason Tuesday, November 30, 20046:21 PM Cox, Nancy Merit Awards This is a city program that has just became non profit. Joanne Houwers has taken over the program and needs financial ~,'t.,'" EJ meritapp"doc assistance to continue the program, and expand the program. 1