Placement: Consent Agenda
Action Requested: Motion / Vote
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Approve Sponsorship Request from the Fielden Institute for Lifelong Learning at Indian River State College.
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Submitted By: Jasmin Padova, Executive Assistant.
Strategic Plan Link: The City's Goal of quality education for all residents.
Executive Summary (General Business): Theresa Lacey, Program Director with the Fielden Institute for Lifelong Learning at Indian River State College is looking to rebuild and re-engage with the Port St. Lucie Community.
Presentation Information: Theresa Lacey, Program Director, will be in attendance.
Staff Recommendation: Move that the Council find that sponsorship of this program serves a valid public and/or municipal purpose and approve the request.
Alternate Recommendations:
1. Move that the Council amend the recommendation and approve the sponsorship request.
2. Move that the Council provide staff direction.
Background: Before the pandemic, the Fielden Institute operated a thriving program at the Port St. Lucie Campus. As a volunteer run initiative, the program relies on "Peer Leaders" or "Peer Educators" to serve as instructors. Without these volunteers, the program cannot operate. Currently, many residents are traveling to the Vero Beach campus to participate in these offerings. The goal is to restore a robust selection of classes in Port St. Lucie by recruiting new Peer Leaders.
This request seeks a partnership with the City's Communications Department to highlight the need for volunteer Peer Leaders on the City's social media platforms, and once an adequate number of volunteers is secured, promote the available programs, workshops, and discussion groups to encourage community participation.
Issues/Analysis: The Communications Department has been advised of this request for assistance and will respond accordingly upon approval from City Council.
Financial Information: N/A.
Special Consideration: N/A.
Location of Project: Port St. L...
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