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ORANGE COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Action Agenda
Item No.�7_c_
ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT
. Meeting Date: May 1 , 1996
SUBJECT: Retired& Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) Day Proclamation
DEPARTMENT: PUBLIC HEARING: YES : NO: X
Department on Aging
ATTACHMENT(S) : PROCLAMATION INFORMATION CONTACT:
Jerry M. Passmore, Director, ext. 2000
TELEPHONE NUMBER:
Hillsborough - 732-8181
Chapel Hill - 968-2054
Mebane - 227-2031
Durham - 688-7331
PURPOSE:
To designate Monday, May 13 , 1996 , as orange County Retired & Senior
Volunteer Program (RSVP) Day. Since the month of May is Older
Americans Month, it is a wonderful time to recognize our community' s
senior volunteers for their contributions of time, skills, talents and
expertise to local non-profit agencies . Many local social service
agencies could not exist without volunteer support . The RSVP works to
match retired seniors ( 55 years+ ) with meaningful and rewarding
volunteer assignments. The volunteers receive great satisfaction in
improving the quality of life for others.
RSVP will hold its 23rd Annual Volunteer Recognition Luncheon on
May 13 , 1996 . We are celebrating our 23rd Anniversary and the fact
that the volunteers exceeded 1 , 000, 000 hours.
BACKGROUND:
The Retired & Senior Volunteer Program is now in its 23rd year :)f
service to Orange County. The RSVP objectives include recruiting,
placing, and recognizing senior volunteers. RSVP provides the non-
profit agencies support and training in the area of volunteer
management. RSVP will also strive to identify community needs and
provide volunteer programming targeting these needs .
RECOMMENDATION(S) :
Manager recommends approval of RSVP Proclamation and authorize Chair
to sign.
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RSVP VOLUNTEER DAY IN ORANGE COUNTY
1996
PROCLAMATION
All citizens can be proud that Orange County is a leader in
the volunteer movement. This spirit of helping others involves
hundreds of caring people and saves thousands in tax dollars . This
tremendous contribution is helping many Orange County citizens live
better lives.
In addition, Retired Volunteers from all walks of life play a
vital role in the success of schools, libraries, community centers,
senior centers, health services, and many other social service
agencies .
Orange County' s Retired Senior Volunteer effort is a movement
that is a living testimonial to the human spirit. This selfless
giving to others is making it possible to continue vital programs,
even with limited resources.
WHEREAS, the RSVP has provided volunteer management
programming for Orange County non-profit agencies since 1973, we
celebrate twenty-three years of service.
WHEREAS, 2, 065 RSVP Volunteers have donated 1 , 221 , 169 hours to
Orange County non-profit agencies since 1973 . Calculated at minimum
wage, their contribution has an estimated value of $5, 189, 968 . We
celebrate reaching and exceeding 1 , 000, 000 hours.
WHEREAS, currently over 600 RSVP Volunteers are assisting
approximately 96 Orange County non-profit agencies.
NOW, THEREFORE, the Orange County Board of Commissioners DO
HEREBY PROCLAIM May 13 , 1996 ,
RSVP VOLUNTEER DAY IN ORANGE COUNTY
AND, FURTHER, urge all our citizens to recognize the volunteer
contributions to our County and extend appreciation to those who
have given of themselves.
IN WITNESS THEREOF, as Chair of the Orange County Board of
Commissioners, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of
the County of Orange this 1st day of May, 1996 .
Moses Carey, Chair
Board of Commissioners