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CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF PORT COQUITLAM
PARKS

RECREATION COMMITTEE

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meeting of the parks
Recreation Committee was held
the Council Chambers on Wednesday, April 24th, 1985, at in

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4:15 p.m.

In attendance were Alderman Michael Wright and Alderman

George Laking.

Also in attendance were K. Janna Taylor, Parks Recreation
Director and Helen Fitch, May Day Coordinator (fir -t. item
only) .
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CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES

That the minutes of the meeting of the Parks & Recreation
Committee held on Wednesday, April 17th, 1985, be taken as
read and adopted.
Item No.

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Helen brought the Committee up to date on the
planning. Helen indicated that we had been
invited to two parades which were one week apart.
One was in Pitt Meadows and the other was in

Coquitlam.

Recommendation
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That the May Day float be entered into the Pitt
Meadows parade.
CARRIED

The question came up as to which events the
Mayor and Council, visiting Mayors and distin-

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guished guests would attend free of charge.

was decided that May Day Breakfast, the Silver
Chord Tea and the Queen's Banquet would be free.

However, for t'e dance and fashion show,
will be required to buy tickets. Council they
members will be encouraged to sell dance tickets.

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Item No. 2 Great Canadian Particinaction
Challenge

Please see attached resolution.
Recommendation:

That the City encourages its citizens to take
part by declaring May 29th,
1985, as "Great
Canadian Participaction Challenge Day".
CARRIED
ADJOURNMENT

The meeting adjourned at 5:30 p.m.

M.R.

Wright, Chairman

Janna Tayl o~ Secreta?y

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THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF PORT COQOITLAM

1985 04 23
JANNA TAYLOR PARKS

RECREATION DIRECTOR

MEMORANDUM TO:

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MEMORANDUM FROM:

LORRAINE SABYAN AREA SUPERVISOR

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CANADIAN PARTICIPANT

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CHALLENGE

Recommendation

Whereas:

Great Canadian Participaction Challenge
is a one day inter city fitness project
aimed at motivating residents in any
physical activity that makes your heart
beat faster for fifteen continuous minutes
That the City encourages it's citizens to
take part by declaring May 29th, 1985 as
"Great Canadian Partipipaction Challenge
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Be

It Resolved:

Day".
Comments:

have two special events taking place on
Wednesday May 29th. One event will be
held at the PoCo Arena — "Fitness Bash" a
low to moderate aerobic workout with DynaFit, Ener-Fit, and Sound Fitness leading
the exercises. Secondly Hyde Creek will
offer a special swim and possible
athalon. Both events are free but we are
asking for donations to the Steve Fonyo
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"Journey For Lives" cancer fund.
All participants in these two events will

receive a "I PARTICIPATED" Badge.

LS/dk

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