Agenda 09/10/2024 Item # 4C (Proclamation designating September 13, 2024, as YMCA Safety Around Water Day in Collier County. To be accepted by Lucinda Love-Abounader, President and CEO of the YMCA if Collier County)4.0
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PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS drowning is a leading cause of preventable death among children in the
U.S., and Florida leads the nation in child drownings, and
WHEREAS water safety remains a paramount concern for communities,
governmental bodies, educational institutions, and families across Florida
irrespective of their educational, racial, or socioeconomic backgrounds,
and
WHEREAS learning to swim and teaching children and adults how to recognize and
respond to aquatic emergencies can save lives and prevent tragedies in
Collier County's diverse water environments, and
WHEREAS proactive measures such as CPR training, safe boating practices, and
swift emergency response protocols further enhance the safety and
preparedness of individuals enjoying aquatic activities, and
WHEREAS the YMCA of Collier County has been committed to promoting water
safety through educational programs and initiatives for over fifty years,
and
WHEREAS the YMCA of Collier County collaborates with local communities to
provide affordable and accessible swim lessons, promoting inclusivity and
equity in water safety education;
NOW THEREFORE, be it proclaimed by the Board of County Commissioners of Collier
County, Florida, that September 13, 2024, be designated as
YMCA SAFETY AROUND WATER DAY
IN COLLIER COUNTY
DONE AND ORDERED THIS loth Day of September 2024.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA
CHRIS HALL, CHAIRMAN
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ATTACHMENT(S)
1. Request for Proclamation Form 2-2023 (DOCX)
2. Comm LoCastro Sponsor (MSG)
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COLLIER COUNTY
Board of County Commissioners
Item Number: 4.0
Doc ID: 29817
Item Summary: Proclamation designating September 13, 2024, as YMCA Safety Around Water Day in Collier
County. To be accepted by Lucinda Love-Abounader, President and CEO of the YMCA of Collier County.
Meeting Date: 09/10/2024
Prepared by:
Title: Customer Service Specialist — County Manager's Office
Name: Aimee Trochessett
08/28/2024 4:49 PM
Submitted by:
Title: Management Analyst II — County Manager's Office
Name: Geoffrey Willig
08/28/2024 4:49 PM
Approved By:
Review:
County Manager's Office
County Manager's Office
Board of County Commissioners
Geoffrey Willig Policy & Proclamation Review
Geoffrey Willig County Manager Review
Geoffrey Willig Meeting Pending
Completed 09/03/2024 4:42 PM
Completed 09/04/2024 8:35 AM
09/10/2024 9:00 AM
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COLLIER COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
REQUEST FOR PROCLAMATION
Please complete the form below and email to Proclamations@colliercountvfl.gov along with a draft of the
proclamation (Insert language on the Draft Proclamation From linked on the same webpage as this Request
Form). Forms must be submitted a minimum of 13 days prior to the requested meeting date.
Please note: A Commissioner sponsor is require
COMMISSIONER(S) AGREEING TO SPONSOR: Commissioner LoCastro
Once the Board agenda is approved by the Chair, staff will contact you to confirm receipt and presentation at an
upcoming Board of County Commissioners meeting. If you have any questions, please email
Proclamations@colliercountvfl.gov or by calling (239) 252-8075.
NAME: Lucinda Love-Abounader
ADDRESS: 101 Sand Hill Street, Marco Island, FL 34145
PHONE: 239-394-9622
EMAIL: ceo@vmcacollier.org
DATE OF THE COMMISSION MEETING BEING REQUESTED FOR PRESENTATION: Any day or time in the Fall
TOPIC/REASON FOR THE PROCLAMATION REQUEST: Commissioners proclaimed Sept 13 Drowning Impact
Awareness Dav (see attached
DOES THIS PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZE A SPECIFICCALENDAR DATE? Yes, September 13th
HAS THE PROCLAMATION BEEN PRESENTED BY THE BOARD IN PREVIOUSYEARS? Yes
NAME OF THE LEAD RECIPIENT AND TITLE (IF APPLICABLE) WHO WILL BE PRESENT AND INTRODUCED AT THE
MEETING TO ACCEPT THE PROCLAMATION: (Other attendees may also participate in the receipt of the
Proclamation but will be announced by the County Manager as "distinguished guests." Commissioners may opt to
identify others, by name, in any comments they make during or after the presentation of the Proclamation.)
LEAD RECIPIENT NAME: _Lucinda Love-Abounader_/_President and CEO of the YMCA of Collier County
Note: A photograph will be taken with the County Commissioners at the meeting when the proclamation is
presented. Other persons present with the recipients may also come forward at the time of the photograph.
Would you like a copy of this photograph sent (circle one): Via email / Via U.S. Mail
Per your delivery selection, please provide a name and email address or physical mailing address if different than
already provided on the form above:
FOR INTERNAL USE ONLY.
DATE FORM RECEIVED: RECEIVED BY:
ACCEPTED: DENIED
APPLICANT NOTIFIED ON (DATE):
REASON FOR DENIAL:
VIA TELEPHONE / EMAIL / US MAIL
BY
(SIGNATURE)
REVISED 212023
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Geoffrey Willig
From:
Sent:
To:
Cc:
Subject:
Follow Up Flag:
Flag Status:
Good afternoon Cindy,
Aixa Capizzi
Monday, June 24, 2024 1:48 PM
Cindy Love-Abounader
Aimee Trochessett
FW: Y recognition
Follow up
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We have a formal vetting process to ensure Proclamation requests meet requirements. Please visit our
website for proclamations guidelines, forms, etc. Following, I have provided the
link: https://www.colliercountyfl.gov/government/board-of-county-commissioners/request-for-
proclamation. Once you have completed the proclamation request and it has been approved,
Commissioner LoCastro will gladly sponsor it.
If you have any further questions regarding your Proclamation request, please do not hesitate to contact
Aimee Trochessett C (239) 252-8075. She is the point of contact for Proclamations. I have Cc'd her to
this email.
Best regards,
COON -Peet Aixa Capizzi, MAA, MFCEP
*� ��a Commissioner Executive Assistant
Board of County Commissioners
3299 Tamiami Trl E, Suite 303
CENTENNIAL
Naples FL 34112
Office: (239) 252-8601
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Email: Aixa.Capizzi@CollierCountyFL.gov
Web: https://www.colliercountyfl.gov/
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