5. Council Recognition - Citizenship AwardKalispell Fire/Ambulance Dept.
336 1 st Ave. East • P.O. Box 1997
Kalispell, MT 59903-1997
Report To: Honorable Mayor and City Council
From: Arvin T. Mower
Subject: Citizenship Award
Meeting Date: February 4,2002
Ana,,_
Telephone 406-758-7764
Fax 406-758-7758
Citizenship Award: Wendy Olson, member of the Community Health Department at
The Summit has been involved in the car safety program since February 2000. She
received her Child Passenger Safety Technician certification in May 2000, and recently
completed the requirements to become one of just ten Technician Instructors in the
State of Montana. Wendy, along with members of the Kalispell and Whitefish Fire
Departments has inspected over 700 car seats and they continue to coordinate regular
car seat safety check-up events.
When not checking car seats at the fire station or the summit, Wendy is on the board of
The Flathead Food Bank, Kalispell Police Advisory Council, a Chamber Ambassador,
Safe Kids and Safe Communities Coalition.
Recommendation: The City Council recognize Wendy Olson for her community
service
Alternatives: As suggested by the City Council
Assistant Fire Chief