HomeMy WebLinkAboutFire Prevention & Mini-MusterWhereas, 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 14th year at Gerald Ford Elementary, Abraham Lincoln
Elementary, and George Washington Elementary Schools, its ninth year at
James Carter Elementary School, and its first year at Ronald Reagan
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, Jim Ferguson, Mayor of the City of Palm Desert,
California, Do Hereby Proclaim the month of October, 2006, 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 28th day of September, 2006.
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Tuesday
2006 MINI -MUSTER CALENDAR
August 22
Wednesday September 6
Planning Meeting. Mini -Muster Plaques will be delivered to
Fire Station #33 by each Principal for update — 10:00 am.
Schools will send announcement of M-M 2006 to parents.
Thursday September 21 Team Ribbons and Completion Certificates delivered to
teachers. Enter student names and dates on certificates.
Thursday September 21 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 28 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.
Tuesday October 3 Mini -Muster Ford School. Prepare Volunteer Lists.
Thursday October 5 Mini -Muster Carter School. Prepare Volunteer Lists.
Tuesday October 10 Mini -Muster Washington School. Prepare Volunteer Lists.
Thursday October 12 Mini -Muster Reagan School. Prepare Volunteer Lists.
Tuesday October 17 Mini -Muster Lincoln School. Prepare Volunteer Lists.
Thursday October 19 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 433 and #55 should plan to attend this
ceremony.
Friday October 20 Fire Department and Schools must have ALL volunteer lists to
Historical Society by this deadline. Call 346-1755 for
assistance.
Friday October 20 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 26 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 27 Historical Society Art Awards (2 per class) will be
delivered to schools.