FINANCE & ADMINISTRATIVE COMMITTEE
	TO:	Mayor and Members of Council
	FROM:	Barbara Nanninga, Executive Assistant to Mayor and Councillors
	PREPARED BY:	Barbara Nanninga, Executive Assistant to Mayor & Council
	DATE OF MEETING:	June 14, 2004
	SUBJECT:	Purchase of Sponsorships - Future Possibilities “Empowering Children”

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RECOMMENDATION:

That Council receive the request for sponsorship of $3000 from Geri Berholz , Executive Director of Future Possibilities “Empowering Children,”

PURPOSE:

Future Possibilities “Empowering Children” is a charitable organization serving children ages 8-12 in York Region and Toronto. Their programmes develop self-esteem, self-confidence and life skills.

FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS:

Their request is for $3000 a sponsor with tickets for their Centre Stage event on June 22, 2004.

This conflicts with Markham Council Meeting on June 22.

BUSINESS UNITS CONSULTED AND AFFECTED:

Not applicable.

ATTACHMENTS:

Copy of original request received.

Barbara Nanninga

Executive Assistant to Mayor and Councillors