A PROCLAMATION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POMONA, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, PROCLAIMING SEPTEMBER 2024 AS “SERVICE CLUBS MONTH” IN THE CITY OF POMONA WHEREAS, service clubs in Pomona, such as Lions, Kiwanis, Rotary, Optimist, Soroptimist, and the Assistance League, are organizations that engage in community service, charitable work, and fundraising; and WHEREAS, some clubs have been an integral part of the Pomona community for over 100 years and have made significant contributions to its development; and WHEREAS, service clubs play a vital role in community development by providing resources and services and by contributing to local projects such as building playgrounds, supporting education, and providing scholarships; and WHEREAS, service clubs engage in various charitable works, such as donating to homeless shelters, food banks, and disaster relief efforts; and WHEREAS, service clubs provide leadership development opportunities for its members and provide avenues to learn about leadership skills, team building, and communication, assisting them in their personal and professional lives; and WHEREAS, these clubs offer networking opportunities for members where they can interact with other professionals, community leaders, and club members from neighboring communities, build relationships, and expand their social and professional networks; and WHEREAS, service clubs also focus on the skills and talents of young people, providing mentoring, leadership training, and scholarship opportunities for students, and organize programs for underprivileged youth; and WHEREAS, service clubs encourage civic engagement by promoting volunteering and community service.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Pomona does hereby proclaim the month of September 2024 as Service Clubs Month in appreciation of all the significant contributions these organizations make to our community.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POMONA does hereby proclaim September 2024 as:
“Service Clubs Month”
Dated this 9th day of September, 2024