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HomeMy WebLinkAboutQuarterly Report Apr 1998PA KS EC ET EP AP T E T CU IL 199 RTE Y REP The Recreation Department had a very busy, and successful, first quarter in 1998. The El Nino weather pattern played havoc with our court revenues, however, our classes and special events flourished. There are currently five tennis and six racquetball leagues playing weekly. Beginning January 15fh, volunteers began opening the Youth Center for adults from 9 a.m. to 12 noon weekdays. There was a rather dismal daily showing of interest so February l3th was the last day of the experimental use of the Center for adults. Perhaps we will try again next year. Kingdom Animalia, an exotic animal demonstration, was held on Saturday, January 17th at the Youth Center. One hundred ninety five (195) people attended. On Sautrday, February 21s1, Gator Bill and his "traveling reptile show" were at the Youth Center. One hundred sixty (160) people were in attendance. The Recreation Leader, who worked at the Youth Center on Saturday afternoon and Friday and Saturday evenings, resigned in mid February. This position remains open and has, along with Little League season being underway, affected our attendance during this quarter. Attendance for January 470, February 287 and March 195. The new Recreation Complex sign on AIA has drawn a great deal of attention and comments from the public. We have gained some new customers and it seems as though we have many more telephone calls from people seeking information on various classes and special events announced on the sign. The Public Works Department is repairing the sign that was on AIA and it will be installed on the property, most likely on the north side (Taylor Avenue). We had well deserved, beautiful weather for the 8th Annual Patriots' Day Parade and Celebration on March 14th. This event takes a great deal of planning and preparation as well as staff and volunteer time. If you have suggestions for future Patriots' Days, please share them with me - there is always room for improvement! Upcoming events include: Easter Egg Hunt, April 11 th, Health & Safety Fair, April 251h, Spring Fling Racquetball Tournament on May 1, 2 and 3, and a Fishing Contest for kids on May 16th. Summer recreation activities will begin in June. KINGDOM ANIMALIA JANITARY17, 1998 VlIEN DANCE: 195 $65.00 Time GATOlt BILL FERRI 'ARY 21, 199S A'1'11E:NUANCE: 160 COST: $125.00 + StaffTime PATRIOTS' DAY PARADE & CELEBRATION MARCH 14, 1998 EXPELSES: P.J.'S Pony Parties A & J Trophy Shop Joe Redmonc (DJ) Harris Sanitation Bob O'Connell Rental (Moon Walk) Jus' Clowin' Around (balloon sculpting) Blue Note Publications (printing, flyers) Westberg Screen Printing (t-shirts for volunteers) Galaxy Electronics (full color posters) Candy (for dignitaries) Decorations Film & Developing Frames (for certificates) Avis Car Rental (4 cars) Mayor's Award TOTAL DONATIONS: Coastal Fuels U.S.A. Waste Actual Cost to City + staff time CORPORATE CO-SPONSORS: $ 500.00 240.00 200.00 60.00 200.00 275.00 52.00 239.00 100.00 49.72 15.75 36.00 40.00 8.68 14.69 S2030.84 500.00 200.00 S1330.84 Radisson Resort at the Port (VIP breakfast) Avis Rent -a -Car (4 convertibles) Royal Mansions (flag distribution) Americar (2 convertibles) United Space Alliance (use of parking lot for parade staging) 1st United Bank (Promotion on Al A sign) Space Coast Amoco (Space to hang banner) Ron Jon's (prizes for dance contests and games) McDonald's (prizes for dance contests and games Wayfast Signs & Banners (date change on banner) Rick Brown (artwork for poster & flyer) PATRIOTg. DAY PARADE &' CELEBRATION MARCH_ 14, 1998 VOLUNTEERS VE Kevin Smith w/car Bruce Langrnaack w/car Cary Ritterstein w/car Bob Gorham Bill Saudi Carrots Carrigan Bobbie Carrigan Carl Welton Torn E-loitham John Salamone w/car VIP 14()E,"11g Carrots Carrigan Bobbi Carrigan Fl()A`I' RIVER Greg Mullins JUDGES Alice Nielsen Joanna Atwood Bea McNealy r,NTER'ITAINMENT Cape View Elementary School Rocket Chorus/Judy Turner, Director INFORM ATION TAT Parks & Recreation Department Beautification Board Commercial Development Board PARADE STACI,IN(4 Jody Abreu Brian Hanson Norm Holtham Jerry Askin BARRICADE BRIGIADE Barry Plans Bill Larson Cohn Finnegan CITY FLOAT 1iT)flR gusan Chapman Michael Chapman Tonya Scaringe Lydia Mortey Kale Browning Maureen Mullins Mitch Mullins PHOT()GRAPI-IER Marcel Bonenfant CF,I,f1BRATT()N HEIL fl Cheryl Puleo Alysha Puleo Michael McDevitt Chris Ciszek Richard Lockwood Victoria McDevitt Kimberly all Richard Mohrn