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HomeMy WebLinkAboutFire Prevention 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 13th year at Gerald Ford Elementary, Abraham Lincoln Elementary, and George Washington Elementary Schools, and its eighth year at James Carter Elementary School; and Whereas, firefighters and volunteers will continue to train Palm Desert students to maintain standards which will ensure a fire safe city for many years to come. Now, Therefore, I, Buford A. Crites, Mayor of the City of Palm Desert, California, Do Hereby Proclaim the month of October, 2005, as Fire Prevention and Mini -Muster Month in the City of Palm Desert and urge all citizens to pay tribute to the children who participated in this most worthwhile event. In Witness Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and have caused the Official Seal of the City of Palm Desert, California, to be affixed this 22nd day of September, 2005. �rL_lk k1AsSr:-- u — �P�, MINI - MUsr I.ISHli y F P`'_ c,�i 9, 9 COACHELLA& VALLEY PRESS 2005 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 F;,,rd, Abraliam Lincoln, and George Waaliington Charter elementary schools. Children participate on the fie!u in fine niorning. Following lunch, the "Awards Assembly" convenes complete with Smokey and Sparky. The iaisfrwicel Society is proud to announce that at the close of the 2005 Muster over 6,600 studeror ; will have experienced this valuable training. You are in-ited to attend ari:, one or all of the four 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: __uesd�y=October 4 _ _II Lincoln School (Station 33) 74-100 Rutledge ' ja _ 'I hiit sday, O'=tobcr 6 ! cr_d School Station 542-210 Warner "frail l'uesday, O_ctobvr I i Trarter School (Station %�_ 74-201 Havley 1_anc Friday, 14 _ - i _'�ras}.inc��,n School (.Station 6777) 39-800 Liberty 1):i-,c SCHEDULE FOR ALL SCHOOLS: 9: l5 a.in. _- 12:00 Noor. Field Activities t :00 p__- 2:_i0 p.rit. �Asscmbly Pram and Awards d If you have any qut:stions iegai,iire thN program, you may contact us at 760-346-1755 any time after September 15. We look forward to seeing you there. Best regards, John and Madonna Marman Palm Desert Historical Society (Additional information/releasea are cn( loved) 2005 MINI -MUSTER CALENDAR Tuesday August 23 Planning Meeting. Mini -Muster Plaques will be delivered to Fire Station #33 by each Principal for update — 10:00 am. Wednesday September 7 Schools will send announcement of M-M 2005 to parents. Thursday September 15 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. Thursday September 22 Palm Desert will issue a Proclamation of Fire Prevention and .r--- -- - Mini -Muster Month in Palm Desert at 4:00 p.m. at the City Council Chambers. Thursday September 22 Team Ribbons and Completion Certificates delivered to teachers. Enter student names and dates on certificates. Tuesday October 4 Mini -Muster Lincoln School. Prepare Volunteer Lists. Thursday October 6 Mini -Muster Ford School. Prepare Volunteer Lists. Tuesday October 11 Mini -Muster Carter School. Prepare Volunteer Lists. Friday October 14 Mini -Muster new Washington Charter School. Prepare Volunteer Lists. Monday October 17 Fire Department and Schools must have ALL volunteer lists to Historical Society by this deadline. Call 346-1755 for assistance. Wednesday 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 20 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. Thursday October 27 Friday October 28 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. Historical Society Art Awards (2 per class) will be delivered to schools.