Report to:       General Committee                               Date of Meeting:        January 22, 2007

SUBJECT:                 Purchase of Sponsorship – York Region Abuse Program 10th Annual

Children’s Champion Gala – February 17, 2007

PREPARED BY:       Barbara Nanninga – EA to Mayor & Council

RECOMMENDATION:

That Council purchases a full page ad for $500.00 sponsoring the York Region Abuse Program’s 10th Annual Children’s Champion Gala on Saturday, February 17, 2007.  The event will be at the Venetian Banquet & Hospitality Centre Concord.  Tickets will be purchased for Councillors wishing to attend, not to exceed support of $3000.  The cost to be charged to account 840 8415840.

BACKGROUND:

The York Region Abuse Programs provides support and education for children and families experiencing sexual abuse

SUMMARY:

Council will purchase a full page ad for $500.

FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS:

Costs are:

$500.00 per person

$125.00 per person

$1500.00 for a Corporate Table of 10

Charges to account 840 8415840.

ATTACHMENTS:

Letter of request.

Barbara Nanninga

Executive Assistant to Mayor & Council