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5. Board Appointments - Recreation Center Advisory Committee (Tabled Nov 7)Judy Balers 145A Hawthorn Kalispell, Mt 5qqo 752-7q58 City Clerk P.O. Box I qq7 Kalispell, MT 5qq03 Mayor Pam Kennedy: My name is Judy Balas, residing at I 45A Hawthom in Kalispell. I was born and raised in the Kalispell area and I am a fourth generation native. 1 am 62 years young., 1 have over the years helped to create and manage several non-profit organizations. [ Plan on living in the area for the rest of my years. I am employed by the county in the Parks & Rec. Department as a seasonal full time worker. 1 am very interested in servinq on the committee for the community center. I believe we have a need for a new facility. It would be an interesting and challenging committee to be a part of. I appreciate the opportunity to help and 1 am looking forward to hearing from you. Sincerely, Ju8Y Bala-S August 29, 2005 The Honorable Mayor Pamela Kennedy 17he City of Kalispell 312 FirstAvenue East Kalispell, a; 59901 Subject: Citizen Advisor} Council -Community Venter Fear Mayor Kennedy, The Flathead Youth Foundation is keenly interested in keeping abreast of any developments that may impact our local youth and have greatly appreciated Police Chief, Frank Garner and Parks and R " Director, Mike Baker, who have both taken the time to attend our meetings and keep us informed on the potentiality of a community center incorpmeating a focal point for Teens. Having learned from Mike of the formation of the Citizen Advisory Council, the Foundation Trustees, unanimously passed. motion support request for my appointment the proposed council. This letter serves as our written request for your consideration of my appointrrent. My background and experience is primarily in Social Service and Education with focus on long rcange organizational planning, grant writing, fundraising, family support services, establishing 5C)(3) nont profit organizations, public & media ,relat"ions in l i successful m tax campaigns), accredi tatian services, pr.ogra rn and budget development -implementation, etc. Having long carried a sense of urgency for the teens of Ka Iis 'I I was especially discover you shared similar concern. It's undeniable that this sector is s important and vital s any in K s l .,.,yet comperedto other "groups"' they're grossly underserved, not only by our municipa-lity but. by the community at large including not -for profits, private sector, etc, To that end, I applaud you and the City Council for taking the first steps toward providing all Kalispell residents with a much -deserved community center. Programs and is for teens benefit an entire community with Positive and even measurable results. With careful planning and collaboration between various entities Kalispell could. host a community center that rises to the challenge of successful programming that not only includes, but champions our Teens by letting them know we value thern. T here is consistent enthusiasm and support for teen programming from all sectors in our community not to mentJon that Kalispell has a w'h of generous and talented residents waiting & willing to support such endeavors. n behalf of the Flathead Youth Foundation and myself, I thank you in advance for your C-areful consideration of our request for my appointment to the Citizen Advisory Council for the Community Center. I hope you'll find my interest and experience to be a benefit to the overall Community Center planning process as well as to any objectives related to our fantastic Kalispell Teens'. Respectfully yours, Rebec� "goose JOS S Flathead Youth Foundation C; Kls City Council Members - Flathead Youth Foundth Trustees Mike Baker Frank Garner a Flathead Youth Foundation Brochure Friday, October 07, 2005 City of Kalispell Attn: Mayor and City Council PO Box 17 Kalispell, MT 59903-1997 Dear Mayor and City Council: I am meting this letter to express nay interest in joining the Community Recreation Center Advisory Committee. I any married and a parent of two small children., Naomi, age 4Y2 and Sear, age 112. 1 am employed as a Registered Sales & Marketing .Assistant at Investment Centers of America as well as owning nay own small business, D. McClenahan Activities, ITC which offers Stroller StrYd.esTm to the .flathead Valley. (Stroller StridesTm is a stroller fitness program for moms as well as pregnant oxen.) I am also a student at FVCC and will complete the AA.S..- Business Administration degree in May 2006. My interest in having a community recreation center is for loth personal and business Doses. A community recreation center is often the center of activities within a community. In Kalispell there are several organizations that offer activities and events to all ages. However these activities are spread throughout the area creating a problem in communicating to the public that the activities are available. This forces the organization to spend money on costly advertising that can be ineffective. A community recreation center could be a solution because it could not only be the location for such activities but also the hub of communicating the various activities to the public i.e. web site w ea .endar of events, newsletter, etc). As a parent, I feel that a community recreation center would provide an array of possibilities as far as activities foir small children through teenagers. As the operator of Stroller Strides, it could be a. location for 1 ndoor cl asses, a. meeting area. for Mom "s Nig&ht Oti t, the location vibe playgroups for the children.. Ahe possibilities are wide open. I hope to be included on this committee. I believe that my ideas, background and vision would be valuable to the committee, the City of Kalispell and ultimately, our community. Sincerely, Danielle M. McClenahan sob " .A.vc West Kalispell, MT 59901 (h) (406) 55-7 (w) (752-7230 RE C E' I VIE D }" ' '427Windward Way 5 CLERKalispell, MT 59901 August 2., 2005 City Clerk PO Box 1997 Kalispell,, MY 59903 Dear Sir or M m: I read in the Wednesday, August 24 Daily Interlake that you are looking for people to serve on newly forted citizens advisory committee in -regard to the development of a new community recreation center. I would like to be a. member of that committee. I have over 2 yes of recreation ex e e ee as a professional and volunteer, and have not only worked at community centers, I have been involved desi � programming and lay out.. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, Rom Norwood October I L 25 Dear Mayor Kennedy, Along with many students at Flathead .high School and Kalispell Junior High School, I believe it is time to have a youth. recreation center in Kalispell. I know that you are forming a cornmitteeto work n a Community Recreation Center. With this letter I am requesting appointment to the Recreation Center Advisory Committee. Thank you for the opportunity, Sincerely, 72 f October I I , 2 005 Dear Mayor .may, -would like to serve as a youth member on the Community Recreation Center Advisory Committee. Last year the Kalispell Youth Advisory Council reported to the City Council the results of a youth recreation survey. The results clearly indicated that the youth of our community believe it is important to havea facility and that such a facility would be utilized by the youth. t is imperative to have the voice of ruth in the playing process and I would appreciate the opportunity to serve in that capacity. 'bad you. Sincerely, } U2,S y, q617 October I 1, 200 Dear Mayor Kerney, Along with many students at Flathead High School and Kalispell JuniorHigh School, I believe it is time to have a youth recreation center in Kalispell. I know that you are forming a committee to work on a. Community Recreation Center. With this letter I am requesting appointment to the Recreation Center Advisory Committee. Thank you for the oportm.y, Sincerely, N