Item 355/2024
Final
City of Garden Grove
INTER-DEPARTMENT MEMORANDUM
To:
Lisa L. Kim From: Teresa Pomeroy
Dept:
City Manager Dept: City Clerk
Date: 8/27/2024
Subject: Adoption of a Proclamation recognizing Service Clubs Month. (Action Item)
OBJECTIVE
For the City Council to adopt a Proclamation recognizing September as Service Clubs Month.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION
In 2023, the City Council adopted a Proclamation to recognize the month of September as Service Clubs Month. Garden Grove is home to multiple service organizations that benefit the community by providing support and a common purpose to helping others. Th e long established service clubs in Garden Grove include: The Rotary Club, The Lions Club, Kiwanis, and the Elks Club.
The mission of the Rotary Club is to provide service to others, promote integrity, and advance world understanding, goodwill, and peace.
The mission of the Lions Club is to empower Lions clubs, volunteers and partners to improve health and wellbeing, strengthen communities.
The mission of Kiwanis is for improving the world one child and one community at a time.
The mission of the Elks Club is to inculcate the principles of Charity, Justice, Brotherly Love and Fidelity.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
There is no financial impact to adopt the proclamation.
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council:
Adopt a Proclamation recognizing the month of September as Service Clubs Month.
Item 355/2024
ATTACHMENT
1. Proclamation for September as Service Clubs Month