HomeMy WebLinkAboutPRSNTN - Norine Bowen DayWhereas, Norine Bowen has had a unique and successful record of
accomplishments in managing flagship properties for high profile companies
and believes that the key strategy to any successful project is to establish
strong, cross -functional relationships built on mutual respect, honesty,
integrity, and trust; and
Whereas, Norine's most notable project began in July 2001 at Westfield
Palm Desert where as General Manager she launched the $110 million dollar,
four-year, four -phase redevelopment of the 18-year old former Palm Desert
Town Center. It was Norine's vision, guidance, tenacity and hard work that
convinced Nordstrom to open its first Coachella Valley location in Spring 2009
at Westfield Palm Desert; and
Whereas, in 2004, Norine was the recipient of the Palm Desert Chamber
of Commerce Community Service Award as well as the Entrepreneurial
Athena Award presented by the City of Palm Desert. These awards provide
further evidence of her achievements; and
Whereas, since 2002, Norine has been extremely active in the
community serving on several committees, including Chairperson for the
Chamber's 50th Anniversary Celebration, Chairperson of the Palm Desert
Chamber of Commerce, Executive Committee member for Family YMCA of
the Desert, and Chairperson for the City of Palm Desert's Marketing
Committee; and
Whereas, Norine will be moving to Texas to be with her husband, and to
pursue a new career, friends and colleagues will miss her.
Now, Therefore, I, Richard S. Kelly, Mayor of the City of Palm Desert,
California, do hereby declare Thursday, June 14, 2007, as
NORINE BOWEN DAY
in the City of Palm Desert. I urge all residents to pay tribute to an individual
whose energy, enthusiasm, and passion have motivated numerous individuals
to achieve their highest levels of success. The City of Palm Desert extends its
warmest appreciation.
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PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA 92260-2578
TEL: 760 346-0611
FAX: 760 340-0574
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June 4, 2007
Ms. Norine Bowen
Westfield Palm Desert
72-840 Highway 111
Palm Desert, California 92260
Dear Norine:
Thank you for your service to the City of Palm Desert's Marketing Committee! The City enjoys the
success it does today due in great part to the participation of its residents and community members
on committ- :: drla commissions.
O' •ehalf of the citizens of Palm Desert, the City Council would like to extend its appre ': ion for
our time and effort. We invite you to the Regular Meetings of the Palm Desert City Counci - nd
Redevelopment Agency at4:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 14, 2007, in the Civic Center Counc
Chamber, when we will make a presentation to publicly recognize your service at the opening o the
eeting. Please telephone me at (760) 346-0611, ext. 304, ore -mail me at
rssen( ci.oalm-desert.ca.us to confirm your attendance.
As a matter of official business with your departure from the Committee, enclosed is a 2006/2007
Form 700 - Statement of Economic Interests for your completion under the "Type of Statement"
category of Leaving Office. The effective date will be June 14, 2007, and the period covered by the
statement will be January 1, 2007, through the date of leaving office.
For your convenience, I have included a copy of your 2006/2007 annual filing, a copy of the
Appendix List of Designated Positions to the City's Conflict of Interest Code, and additional
materials from the Fair Political Practices Commission. Your completed and signed statement is
due in my office no later than 5:00 D.M. on Monday. July 16. 2007(30 days from the date of leaving
office). You may also want to take advantage of the ability to complete your Form 700 online at the
Fair Political Practices Commission's website: htto://www.fooc.ca.aov/ (see enclosed screen prints
for details).
Again, thank you, Norine! I look forward to hearing from you soon and seeing you at the City
Council Meeting on June 14 at 4:00 p.m.
Sincerely,
RACHELLE D. KLASSEN, CMC
CITY CLERK
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