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THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF PORT COQUITLAM

1987 12 17
REPORT
TO: B.R. Kirk, City Administrator
FROM: K. Janna Taylor, Parks & Recreation Director

SUBJECT: Celebration 88

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Recommendation:

1. That the City of Port Coquitlam's participation in
Celebration "88" be limited to the Awards Program.

26 That the Mayor appoint a three member awards selection
committee and that this be done anonymously.

Background & Comments:

The Federal Government of Canada has initiated Celebration 88
which is a national celebration of the 15th Winter Olympics. The
purpose of the project is:

"To provide opportunities for as many Canadians as possible
from all walks of life to participate in the spirit of these
Games and to generate a sense of pride and accomplishment in
that Canada is hosting these Games, thereby promoting
national unity."

There are several elements as to how the loeal community can
become involved such as creating a local Celebration "88"
Committes tS help plan local activities and staging of local
events; providing an education and youth package to facilitate
the involvement of school children; creating a Celebration 88
awards program to recognize deserving Canadians on a local
level. The major components of the program are:

a) Celebration Awards

b) Olympic Coin Fundraiser

a) Celebration 88 Local School Competitions
d) The Olyupiv Speaker Servizse

e) Winter Festival

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