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HomeMy WebLinkAbout8A Beyond the Yellow RibbonA FRIO +I' AV U 4646 Dakota Street SE Prior Lake, MN 55372 � CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT MEETING DATE: January 3, 2011 AGENDA #: 8A PREPARED BY: Frank Boyles, City Manag r�( PRESENTED BY: Frank Boyles, City Manager + � AGENDA ITEM: BEYOND THE YELLOW RIBBON PRESENTATION: Beyond the Yellow Ribbon — South of the River is a non - profit organization established to build a network that works to meet the needs of Service members and military families. Dawn Buhain and Ann Cole are at this meeting to share information about the organization and may request the City Council endorsement of their organization as well as consideration of representation at Beyond the Yellow Ribbon events. Phone 952.447.9800 / Fax 952.447.4245 / www.cityofpriorlake.com December 26, 2010 Dear Mayor and City Council Members My name is Dawn Buhain, a co -chair of the Beyond the Yellow Ribbon -South of the River organization. Vie are a non - profit group made up of both active and retired service members, as well as civilians. Our objective is to establish and sustain a local Yellow Ribbon network that proactively works together in order to meet the needs of Service members and military families. In continuing Minnesota's proud history of supporting our nation's military, the Yellow Ribbon Network is a diverse group of citizens and community leaders uniting key areas within local communities to leverage existing support activities, build awareness, and take action to recognize and support Service Members and military families. Beyond the Yellow Ribbon South of the River (BTRYSOTR) Committee is seeking the endorsement of the City of Prior Lake. We are looking for recognition of our organization as a comprehensive program to Honor, Service and Support military personnel that will be accomplished through this commitment and other local resources. BTYRSOTR is looking for endorsement from the City of Prior Lake to train and support community leaders to support service members and their families. We would like to see city leadership support and be represented at Beyond the Yellow Ribbon events. Facilitate the development of a community crisis and wellness process with minimum representation from Public Safety and Behavioral Health. Lastly, the opportunity to give city leadership updates on the Beyond the Yellow Ribbon's progress and have the ability to have input into annual goals and objectives based on community needs. "Beyond the Yellow Ribbon is a comprehensive program that connects service members and their families with community support, training, services and resources through HONOR, SERVICE and SUPPORT ". I look forward to meeting the Council. Feel free to contact me for any questions or concerns. 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U O E N Y o > o 7a cis 45 E w o U Z A a on 0 0 a. 3 O G N O N- E E O -" ' .Q a00 b E e co �Q> PROCL.2JWA�lON Beyond the Yellow Ribbon South of the River WHEREAS, The Yellow Ribbon Program was originally established to unite key areas within local communities to leverage existing support activities, build awareness, and take action to recognize and support Service Members and military families; and WHEREAS, The vision of Beyond the Yellow Ribbon South of the River is to build upon the success of the Yellow Ribbon Program by encouraging community leaders to support service members and their families; and WHEREAS, Beyond the Yellow Ribbon South of the River will establish a network of support that represents key elements of the community, including: businesses /employers, clergy, elected officials, educators, medical service providers, public safety and law enforcement, social service providers, veterans organizations, youth and volunteer organizations; and WHEREAS, Beyond the Yellow Ribbon South of the River will plan and integrate recognition of military service members and families into community events; and WHEREAS, Beyond the Yellow Ribbon South of the River will service and support all Veterans and their families affected by hardship that includes, but is not limited to financial, spiritual and emotional support. NOW THEREFORE, I, Mike Myser, Mayor of the City of Prior Lake, Minnesota, do hereby recognize the Beyond the Yellow Ribbon South of the River Program for its support and assistance to our military men and women and their families, AND FURTHER do urge all citizens of Prior Lake to endorse and participate in this worthwhile effort. Mike Myser, Aayor January 3, 2011 PRIp\ U r \I��