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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Report - May 6, 1998 (63)CITY OF ,w ,Q ��tFOF'a COUNCIL COMMUNICATION AGENDA TITLE: Presentation to Lodi Parks and Recreation Family of the Year MEETING DATE: May 6, 1998 PREPARED BY: Parks and Recreation Director RECOMMENDED ACTION: That Mayor Sieglock present the Hutchins family with a certificate of appreciation recognizing them as the Lodi Parks and Recreation Family of the Year. BACKGROUND INFORMATION: Annually the Parks and Recreation Department offers a Take a Family Break program designed to encourage families to get together, have fun, and develop family unity through recreational activities. Families are encouraged to engage in suggested monthly activities and to start a Family Break Album to record their progress. At the end of the 12 months, families turn their albums in for consideration for the Family of the Year. The Hutchins Family, Daryl and Tania and their three children, completed and submitted the Family Break Album and has been selected as this year's Parks and Recreation Family of the Year. FUNDING: None UAW, Ron Williamson Parks and Recreation Director Prepared by Layne Van Noy, Recreation Supervisor RW/LVN/sb Attachments APPROVED: �77 1 Dixon Piynn -- Cify Manager Family of Year 04/29/98 No Daryl and Tania Hutchins 19035 Benedict Dr. Woodbridge, CA 95258 April 7, 1998 (209) 333-1270 City of Lodi Family Break Album Contest To Whom It May Concern, As we were putting this "Family Break Album" together, it became apparent just how much we really did this year. In this world of tight budgets and limited free time, families are seldom able to take "major vacations". However, as this album showed us, we can still provide important and enjoyable experiences for us and our children by doing many of the "little things". Afterall, a lot of a little adds up to a lot! It is also gratifying to know that there are so many things offered in our local community. These opportunities really do provide chances for rich and enjoyable experiences for anyone who takes the time to participate. Thank you for encouraging us (and others of Lodi) to cmate this album. It will provide a nice handy "snap shot" of our family during this particular time. Sincerely, v vI-C.��. Daryl and Tania Hutchins LODI PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT 125 N. STOCKTON ST. LODI CA. 95240 333-67421333-6744 TAKE A FAMILY BREAK "Take a Family Break" is a chart of recreational activities offered as suggestions of things to do TOGETHER AS A FAMILY. It is not a contest between families, but is an incentive for families to get out together, have fun, and develop family unity through recreation activities. This program is expected to take a family one year to complete as it is divided into separate months of the year. Activities include among other things swimming, playing in the snow and riding bikes together. Families can participate in one activity each month or complete them all in any order you wish. Your level of participation would depend on the composition of your family, their ages and abilities. When you engage in a "Family Break" activity, take a picture or video of your family, and start your very own "Family Break Album." Those that, complete a minimum of 12 monthly activities and the album, will receive an award, and be considered for the "Family Break" Family of the Year. Call Lodi Parks and Recreation Department to register for the family of the year program and to be considered for Lodi's, Family of the Year winner. MAY JUNE JULY - Ride bikes together. - Go swimming together. - Go to Lodi Lake beach or a - Visit your favorite playground park. - Attend fishing derby at Lodi lake water slide. - Attend an outdoor sporting event. - Make a service donation to a - Attend 41h of July celebration charitable group or organization. - Attend a special event in the County. AUGUST SEPTEMBER OCTOBER - Go camping or on a picnic. - Go fishing or boating. - Pick up trash around your - Play horseshoes. - Take your own family portrait. neighborhood. - Visit a zoo or amusement park. - Attend Field n' Fair Day or the - Visit a pumpkin patch. Grape Festival - Go bowling together. NOVEMBER DECEMBER JANUARY - Go roller/ice skating. - Visit a convalescent home. - Play in the snow. - Visit the Hill House Museum. - Attend Christmas Tree Run/Walk - Visit public library - read a book. - Attend Lodi's Rolling in the Mud. - Go Christmas caroling. - Start a new family tradition FEBRUARY MARCH APRIL - Kids cook the family meal. - Go kite flying or bowling. - Plant a garden or a tree. - Learn a new sport, game or hobby. - Attend an Easter event (Turn in your album to the Rec. - Attend a movie, play or concert. - Make your own home video. Office on first Friday in April) "GIVE EVERYONE A GREAT BIG HUG."