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Home My WebLink AboutPresentation - Fire Prevention and Mini Muster MonthWhereas, 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 20th year at Gerald Ford Elementary, Abraham Lincoln Elementary, and George Washington Charter Schools, its 15th year at James Earl Carter Elementary School, and its 7th 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 2012 as Fire Prevention and Mini -Muster Month in the City of Palm Desert and urge all citizens to pay tribute to the children who participate in this most worthwhile event. CITY COUNCIL ACTION APPROVED DENIED RECEIVED OTHE e \ 0/1 In Witness Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand 57 and have caused the Official Seal of the Cit of Palm MEETING DATE Desert, California, to be affixed this 27 n day of AYES: September, 2012. NOES: ABSE" ABSTAINt OWN VERIFIED BYt Original on File w►k6 City Clerk's 4 MIN P j IS- NiEDED U9� 9 +COACiIELLA VALLEY PRESS 2012 20rtt Anniversary MINI -MUSTER A Fire Safety Program Each October since 1993, the Historical Society of Palm Desert has coordinated "MINI -MUSTER" afire 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 George Washington Charter elementary schools. Children participate on the field in the morning. Following lunch, the "Awards Assembly" convenes complete with Smokey Bear. The Historical Society is proud to announce that at the close of the 2012 Muster nearly 12,000 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. All Press, please wear identification and check in at the school administrative office when you arrive. HERE IS A LIST OF THE DATES AND SCHOOLS: Tuesday, October 2 Washington School (Station 67) 1 45-768 Portola —� Thursday, October 4 Carter School (Station 7 1 ) Soccer Park Tuesday, October 9 Lincoln School (Station 33) _ 74-100 Rutledge Way Thursday, October 1 t Reagan School Station 81) Freedom Park Tuesday, October 16 Ford School Station 55) 42-210 Warner Trail SCHEDULE FOR ALL SCHOOLS: 8:30 a.m. ^ Volunteers' Report 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 John Marman(a�gmai1.com. We look forward to seeing you there. Best regards, )fhn and Madonna Marman Palm Desert Historical Society ; (Additional information/releases enclosed) MINI -MUSTERS NAMES/NUMBERS/CONTACT 2012 Don Gra bill 346-6588 Historical Society of Palm Desert President Jan Hoimlund 321-4959 Historical Society of Palm Desert Founder, Mini -Muster Madonna Marman 346-1755 Historical Society of Palm Desert Coordinator, Mini -Muster John Marman 346-1755 Historical Society of Palm Desert Coordinator, Mini -Muster Adele Ruxton 346-8420 Historical Society of Palm Desert Art Contest, Mini -Muster Bonnie Paul 568-6577 Patriot Art Contest, Mini Muster Brett Romer 346-9291 Historical Society of Palm Desert Photography, Mini -Muster Kevin Merkh 346-0508 Fire Station#33 Coordinator, M/M RCFD Jeffrey His en 862-4370 James Carter Elementary School Scott Davis 772-4120 Gerald Ford Elementary"School Jill Garner 862-4340 Abraham Lincoln Elementary School Mark Baldwin 772-0456 . Ronald Reagan.Elementary School Allan Lehmann 1 $62-4350 George Washington 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 Perris, California 92570 RIVERSIDE COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT - WEST DESERT DIVISION Dorian Cooley 863-7439 1 Deputy Chief FIRE STATION #33 Casey Hartman 346-2654 Battalion Chief, Palm Desert, Rancho Mirage, Indian Wells Rick Griggs Fax 340-4352 568-9981 Battalion Chief, Palm Desert, Rancho Mirage, Indian Wells 44-400 Town Center Way, Palm Desert, California 92260 FIRE STATION #55 John Harvey 568-5252 1.568-5816 1 Station Captain Fax 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 JAMES CARTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Jeffrey Hisgen 862-4370 Principal Fax 862-4375 42-251 Hovely Lane, Palm Desert, California 92260 GERALD FORD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, Scott Davis 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 Mark Baldwin 772-0456 Principal 39-800 Liberty Drive, Palm Desert, California 92260 GEORGE WASHINGTON CHARTER SCHOOL Allan Lehmann 1862-4350 Principal Fax 862-4356 45-768 Portola Avenue, Palm Desert, California 92260 CITY AND COUNTY CITY OF_INDIAN WELLS Douglas Hanson 346-2489 Mayor Fax 346-0407 City Hall, Civic Center 44-950 El Dorado Drive, Indian Wells, California 92210 Debbie Allen, Contact Secretary to City Manager CITY OF PALM DESERT Robert Spiegel 346-0611 Mayor Fax 340-0574 City Hall, Civic Center 73-510 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert, California 92260 Rachelle Klassen, Contact City Clerk Mark Greenwood City Parks RIVERSIDE COUNTY John Benoit 863-8211 Supervisor, 4"' District Fax 863-8905 Riverside County Board of Supervisors 73-710 Fred Waring Drive, Suite 22 Palm Desert, California 92260 2012 MINI -MUSTER CALENDAR Thursday August 23 Planning Meeting. Mini -Muster Plaques will be delivered to Fire Station #33 by each Principal for update — 10:30 am. Early September Schools will send announcement of M-M 2012 to parents. Thursday September 20 Indian Wells will issue a Proclamation of Fire Prevention and Mini -Muster Month in Indian Wells at 1:30 p.m. at the City Council Chambers. (for October) Monday September 24 Team Ribbons and Completion Certificates delivered to teachers. Enter student names on certificates. Thursday September 27 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) Tuesday October 2 Mini -Muster Washington School. Prepare Volunteer Lists. Thursday . October 4 Mini -Muster Carter School. Prepare Volunteer Lists. Tuesday October 9 Mini -Muster Lincoln School Prepare Volunteer Lists. Thursday October l 1 Mini -Muster Reagan School. Prepare Volunteer Lists. Tuesday October 16 Mini -Muster Fiord School. Prepare Volunteer Lists. Thursday October 18 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 19 Fire Department and Schools must have ALL volunteer lists to Historical Society by this deadline. Call 346-1755 for assistance. Friday October 19 Labeled art work for City Council Chambers and names of two students from each class for Historical Society Art Award will be picked -up at schools in the a.m. Invitations delivered to schools. Thursday October 25 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 26 Historical Society Art Awards (2 per class) will be delivered to schools. Sunday October 28 Palm Desert Golf Cart Parade TBA