HomeMy WebLinkAbout13 GRAD NITE DONATION 03-07-05
AGENDA REPORT
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MEETING DATE:
MARCH 7, 2005
TO:
WILLIAM A. HUSTON, CITY MANAGER
FROM:
PATRICK SANCHEZ, DIRECTOR, PARKS AND RECREATION SERVICES
SUBJECT:
GRAD NIGHT FUNDING
SUMMARY:
Tustin High School is requesting a $2,500 donation from the City to support Grad Nite
Activities.
RECOMMENDATION:
Pleasure of the Council.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The total donation of $2,500 is not currently identified as funded in the 2004-2005 FY
Budget.
BACKGROUND:
Councilmember Tony Kawashima was approached by Tustin High School for Grad Nite
Support and requested this item be placed on the agenda. Requests from local high
schools have taken place since 1989. Grad Nite activities will be held on June 6, 2005,
from 9:30 p.m. to 5:30 a.m.
The Grad Nite Committee is made up of parent volunteers. The committee needs help
to provide graduation celebrations for over 400 graduating seniors in our community.
Gayle Page, from Tustin High School, will be in attendance at the Council meeting to
answer any questions.
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1171 EL CAMINO REAL' TUSTIN, CA 92780-4660. 714/730-7414
PRINCIPAL
Margaret Sepulveda
ASSISTANT PRINCIPALS
Jonathan Blackmore
Omar Ezzeldine, Ed.D.
Judy Weightman
Dear Friends of Tustin High School,
We are writing on behalf of the Class of2005 and the Grad Night Committee. Over the years,
the tradition of a safe and fun evening of celebration hosted by volunteer parents has benefited
the graduates as well as the community. This tradition started in 1986 as an answer to a growing
number of alcohol and drug related accidents that occur as a result of unsupervised graduation
celebrations. Last year we had a record attendance at the Tustin High Grad Night held off-
campus for the second year. Once again, we are planning to take the 2005 grads to Dave &
Buster's in Orange for an all-night celebration.
Much of our success depends on the support of our local businesses in the community and that is
the purpose of this letter. We are seeking your help byway of a donation to our committee. You
have been a generous contributor to past Grad Nights and we hope we can count on you again.
Your donation can be monetary or a product or gift certificate. The cash donations will directly
benefit the grads by keeping the ticket price low to encourage more participation. Additional
cash donations, products or gift certificates will be awarded as prizes throughout the evening.
The graduates truly love this part ofthe evening. Your business name will be displayed on our
donor wall at the entrance of our event. We will also be sending a letter of thanks, which can be
displayed in your plàce of business to let the entire community know of your generous support of
our students.
This Grad Night benefits the community mainly because we keep our seniors safe and off the
streets. We sincerely appreciate your support and interest in this worthwhile event. Please do
not hesitate to call with questions or comments. On behalf of Tustin High School Grad Night
Committee and the class of2005, please accept our sincere thanks for your generous support.
With Appreciation,
Frank and Patricia Andrews
Grad Night Chairpersons
714-505-1567
714-914-7734 cell
Gayle Page
Grad Night Committee Fundraising Chair
714-669-0324
714-654-7221 cell
Cash Donation Gift/Gift Certificate
Tax J.D. Number 95-2892821. Please make your tax deductible check payable to:
Tustin High Grad Night 200S
1171 El Camino Real, Tustin, CA 92780-4460