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AGENDA TITLE: Presentation of Proclamation Proclaiming the Week of April 16-22, 2023, as "National
Volunteers Week"
MEETING DATE: April 19, 2023
PREPARED BY: Chief of Police
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Presentation of proclamation proclaiming the week of April 16-22, 2023,
as "National Volunteers Week."
BACKGROUND INFORMATION: National Volunteer Week is a national event to recognize and celebrate the
profound impact men and women who volunteer have on their community.
Our city departments have the opportunity to invite and work with the
numerous volunteers who occupy the following positions:
The Public Library volunteers assist as Adult Literacy tutors, homework help tutors, Lucas Computer Learning
Center coaches, and instructors. Volunteers also undertake general library needs, and occupy the non-profit
boards; Friends of the Lodi Public Library and Lodi Public Library Foundation.
The Public Works Department welcomes many volunteer groups who donate time to accomplish specific
projects. Volunteers work on the following projects: Coastal Cleanup, Love Lodi, Galt Adult Learning Center bi-
monthly cleanups at Lodi Lake, Heritage School Earth Keeper's Club, Master Gardner's Downtown Lodi flower
pot project, Starbucks Earth Day Cleanup at Lodi Lake, and the Storm Drain Detectives.
The Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Services Department has more than 2,000 volunteers who provide
assistance to the youth sports programs. The remaining are volunteers for various scout programs for park
improvements; commissions and boards, such as the Hutchins Street Square Foundation and Lodi Arts
Commission; civic groups, such as the Lodi-Tokay Rotary and Lodi Lions; nonprofits and clubs, including Tree
Lodi, Bike Lodi and the Lodi Garden Club, and those who volunteer on their own through our Lodi Parks People
and Adopt -a -Park programs and opportunities to serve at Hutchins Street Square/Performing Arts Theater.
The Police Cadet Program offers local youths between the ages of 16 and 24 the opportunity to volunteer and
gain valuable experience during their high school and college years. The Cadets participate in several special
events throughout the year, including; serving as decoys for the ABC Grant operations, assisting with the Parade
of Lights, Police Chiefs Gala, DUI checkpoints, and performing clerical duties in the Records Division. Many of
these young people transition into a full-time career in law enforcement.
APPROVED: st�Vn Slhwdmu�; 0,; 5 73 )GI I T 1107
Stephen Schwabauer, City Manager
Presentation of Proclamation Proclaiming the Week of April 16-22, 2023, as "National Volunteers Week"
April 19, 2023
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The Police Chaplaincy Program was formed in February of 1994. They provide daily support for Lodi Police
Department personnel and their families. The Chaplains also administer emergency response when needed,
providing emotional support and assistance to officers in the field with death notifications and during critical
and/or crisis incidents.
The Partners Foundation has been in operation for 30 years, providing endless hours of service to the Lodi
Police Department. Partners patrol city streets, parks, and schools. They serve as additional eyes and ears for
the Lodi Police Department and provide information and assistance to the community in a variety of ways.
Partners' assignments include clerical assignments, parking enforcement, patrol assistance, special event
support, abatement patrol, and the Stranger Danger education program. Partners also raise funds for vehicles
donated to the City and used by the volunteers.
There are also community volunteers who serve behind the scenes on the Crime Stoppers Board, Lodi Police
Foundation Board, and the Chaplain Board of Directors. All give generously of their time and talents, and often
their personal funds toward the betterment of the Lodi Police Department and ultimately in service to the
community.
Representatives of the Police, Library, Public Works, Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Services Departments will
be present to accept the proclamation.
FISCAL IMPACT: Not applicable.
FUNDING AVAILABLE: Not applicable.
Sierra Brucia
Chief of Police