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RSVP is preparing for the annual celebration and recognition of the many seniors who donate
their time and talents throughout the Coachella Valley. I am pleased to report that the RSVP
program is growing and more senior volunteers than ever are generously sharing their time and
experience with the community. RSVP's efforts to recruit new volunteers yielded over 406 new
members last year,bringing the total number of active volunteers to 1,448!
While we are all doing our part for the people affected by hurricanes Katrina and Rita, it is
important that we not forget our volunteers at home. We want to invite the City of Palm
Desert to be our partner in honoring the Palm Desert residents who participate as volunteers at the
November 3,2005 recognition luncheon.
Last year, 254 RSVP volunteers from Palm Desert supported 25 agencies in Palm Desert with
19,456 hours of service. This value in your city is over$341,000 in saved payroll dollars. Of the
Palm Desert residents who participate in the RSVP program, 78 have donated over 100 hours and
will be hosted at the recognition luncheon. We want the City of Palm Desert to partner with us to
provide this much deserved recognition celebration in the amount of$2,340.
We are very proud of the RSVP program and the volunteers who participate. We hope you will
join us in saying thank you. On behalf of all the senior volunteers, I look forward to hearing from
you soon. If you have any questions please call Fran Ferguson, RSVP Director at760/341-0401.
cerely, CITY COUNCIL ACTION:
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