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Home My WebLink AboutPrsntn - Fire Prevention and Mini-Muster Month Whereas, during the month of October, Fire Station #33 of the Eastern Division of the Riverside County Fire Department, California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, Historical society of Palm Desert, and Desert Sands Unified School District train Palm Desert third grade students in fire prevention and personal safety through the Fire Prevention and Mini-Muster Program; and Whereas, this year's Fire Prevention and Mini-Muster Program celebrates its 17th year at Gerald Ford Elementary, Abraham Lincoln Elementary, and George Washington Charter Schools, its 12th year at James Earl Carter Elementary School, and its 4th year at Ronald Reagan Elementary School; and Whereas, firefighters and volunteers will continue to train Palm Desert students to maintain standards that will ensure a fire-safe city for many years to come. NOW, Therefore, I, Robert A. Spiegel, Mayor of the City of Palm Desert, California, Do Hereby Proclaim October, 2009, as Fire Prevention and Mini-Muster Month in the City of Palm Desert and urge all citiiens to pay tribute to the children who participate in this most worthwhile event. In Witness Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and have caused the O�cial Seal of the City of Palm Desert, California, to be affixed this 24th day of September, 2009. Cj/� �� (P�MS IE� �9r 9 � F P�g 3 �� -s�,�r-- • ,. �. � .. .. .� J � r COACHELLA VALLEY PRESS 2009 MINI-MUSTER A Fire Safety Program Each October since 1993,the Historical Society of Palm Desert has coordinated"MINI-MUSTER"a fire safety program for the Desert Sands Unified School District. The Riverside County Fire Station#33 directs the field operations with the assistance of Station#55 and Volunteers from area stations. Firefighters provide and operate"Hands On"team type field activities for third grade students of James Carter, Gerald Ford,Abraham Lincoln,Ronald Reagan,and Gearge Washington Charter elementary schools. Children participate on the field in the morning. Following lunch,the"Awards Assembly"convenes complete with Smokey and Sparky. The Historical Society is proud to announce that at the close of the 2009 Muster over 9,500 students will have experienced this valuable training. You are invited to attend any one or all of the five programs. This will be an excellent opportunity for you to interact and deliver the fire prevention message to the children of the desert community. Ail Press,please wear identification and check in at the school administrative office when you arrive. HERE IS A LIST OF THE DATES AND SCHOOLS: Thursda ,October 1 Ford School Station 55) 42-210 Warner Trail Tuesda , October 6 Lincoln School(Station 33) 74-100 Rutled e Wa Thursda ,October 8 Washin ton School(Station 67) 45-768 Portola Tuesda ,October 13 Carter School Station 71) 74-201 Hovle Lane Thursda ,October 15 Rea an School(Station 81) 39-800 Libe Drive SCHEDULE FOR ALL SCHOOLS: 9:15 a.m.— 12:00 Noon Field Activities � � 1:00 p.m.—2:00 p.m. � Assembly Program and Awards If you have any questions regarding this program,you may contact us at 760-346-1755 or JohnMarman(c�,�mail.com. We look forward to seeing you there. Best regards, x/`� Jo and Madonna Marman Palm Desert Historical Society (Additional information/releases enclosed) 2009 MINI-MUSTER CALENDAR Tuesday August 25 Planning Meeting. Mini-Muster Plaques will be delivered to Fire Station#33 by each Principal for update— 10:00 am. Early September Schools will send announcement of M-M 2009 to parents. Thursday S�}�e�e�i� Indian Wells will issue a Proclamation of Fire Prevention and Mini-Muster Month in Indian Wells at 130 p.m. at the City Council Chambers. (for October) Monday September 21 Team Ribbons and Completion Certificates delivered to teachers. Enter student names on certificates. �'fhursday September 24 Palm Desert will issue a Proclamation of Fire Prevention and Mini-Muster Month in Palm Desert at 4:00 p.m. at the City Council Chambers. (for October) hursday October 1 Mini-Muster Ford School. Prepare Volunteer Lists. Tuesday October 6 Mini-Muster Lincoln School. Prepare Volunteer Lists. Thursday October 8 Mini-Muster Washington School. Prepare Volunteer Lists. Tuesday October 13 Mini-Muster Carter School. Prepare Volunteer Lists. Thursday October 15 Mini-Muster Reagan School. Prepare Volunteer Lists. Thursday October 15 AWARDS City Council Meeting, 1:30 p.m.,City of Indian Wells Council Chambers,Mini-Muster Recognition Day. Courtesy of the Mayor of Indian Wells. Reps from Desert Sands Unified School District,Historical Society of Palm Desert,and Fire Stations#33 and#55 should plan to attend this ceremony. Friday October 16 Fire Department and Schools must have ALL volunteer lists to Historical Society by this deadline. Call 346-1755 for assistance. Friday October 16 Labeled art work for City Council Chambers and names of two students from each class for Historical Society Art Award w+ll . be picked-up at schools in the a.m. Invitations delivered to schools. � Thursday October 22 AWARDS City Council Meeting,4:00 p.m., City of Palm Desert Council Chambers,Mini-Muster Recognition Day. Courtesy of the Mayor of Palm Desert,Firefighters, student art- reps,parents,teachers, and principals should plan to attend this ceremony. Friday October 23 Historical Society Art Awards(2 per class)will be delivered to schools. Sunday October 25 Palm Desert Golf Cart Parade-TBA MINI-MUSTERS NAMES/NUMBERS/CONTACT 2009 Barbara Keedy Office 346-6588 Historical Society of Palm Desert President Eastes Home 347-9606 Jan Holmlund 321-4959 Historical Socie of Palm Desert Founder,Mini-Muster Dan Callahan 346-6522 Historical Socie of Palm Desert Founder,Mini-Muster Madonna Marman 346-1755 Historical Socie of Palm Desert Coordinator,Mini-Muster John Marman 346-1755 Historical Socie of Palm Desert Coordinator,Mini-Muster Adele Ruxton 346-8420 Historical Socie of Palm Desert Art Contest, Mini-Muster Brett Romer 346-9291 Historical Socie of Palm Desert Photo a h ,Mini-Muster Kevin Merak 346-0508 Fire Station#33 Coordinator,M/M RCFD Jeffre His en 862-4370 James Carter Element School Theresa Kachiroubas 772-4120 Gerald Ford Elemen School Jill Garner 862-4340 Abraham Lincoln Elemen School Kim McLau hlin 772-0456 Ronald Rea an Element School Allan Lehmann 862-4350 Geor e Washin on Carter School CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF FORESTRY RIVERSIDE COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT COUNTY FIRE HEADQUARTERS John Hawkins 347-2480 County Fire Chief 210 West San Jacinto Avenue Penis, California 92570 RIVERSIDE COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT—WEST DESERT DIVISION Nacho Otero 863-7439 De u Chief Dorian Coole 863-7438 De u Chief FIRE STATION#33 John Rios 346-2654 Battalion Chief,Palm Desert,Rancho Mira e, Indian Wells Bill Hunley 340-4352 Battalion Chief,Palm Desert,Rancho Mirage, Indian Wells Fax , 568-9981 44-400 Town Center Way, Palm Desert,California 92260 FIRE STATION#55 John Harvey 568-5252 Station Captain Fax 568-5816 44-900 El Dorado Drive, Indian Wells,California 92210 MIN-MUSTER DESERT SANDS UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT CONTACTS DESERT SANDS UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT Dr. Sharon McGehee 771-8501 Superintendent of Schools Fax 771-8505 47-950 Dune Palms Road, La Quinta, California 92253 Blanche Ramirez Contact Myra Totten Contact Susan Raby Contact JAMES CARTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Jeffrey Hisgen 862-4370 Principal Fax 862-4375 42-251 Hovely Lane, Palm Desert, California 92260 GERALD FORD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Theresa Kachiroubas 772-4120 Principal Fax 772-4125 42-210 Warner Trail, Palm Desert, California 92211 ABRAHAM LINCOLN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Jill Garner 862-4340 Principal Fax 862-4344 74-100 Rutledge Way, Palm Desert, California 92260 RONALD REAGAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Kim McLaughlin 772-0456 Principal 39-800 Liberty Drive, Palm Desert, California 92260 GEORGE WASHINGTON CHARTER SCHOOL Allan Lehmann 862-4350 Principal Fax 862-4356 45-768 Portola Avenue, Palm Desert, California 92260 CITY AND COUNTY CITY OF INDIAN WELLS Larry Spicer 346-2489 Mayor Fax 346-0407 City Hall, Civic Center 44-950 El Dorado Drive, Indian Wells, California 92210 Debbie Allen Secretary to City Manager CITY OF PALM DESERT Bob Spiegel 346-0611 Mayor Fax 340-0574 City Hall, Civic Center 73-510 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert, California 92260 Sheila Gilligan, Contact Assistant City Manager Pat Scully, Contact Senior Management Analysis Rachelle Klassen, Contact City Clerk Janis Steel, Contact City Parks RIVERSIDE COUNTY Dr. Roy Wilson 863-8211 Supervisor, 4th District Fax 863-8905 Riverside County Board of Supervisors 73-710 Fred Waring Drive, Suite 22 Palm Desert, California 92260