TRANSMITTAL LETTER FOR BOARD MEETING OF MAY 3, 2012
COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC INFORMATION AND EDUCATION
Mr. David St. Pierre, Executive Director
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Request for authority to participate in various parade events in the Chicago Metropolitan Area in 2012 in the amount of $4,500.00
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Dear Sir:
Since 1989, with the exception of 2011, the District has participated in community parades to increase public awareness of our role in protecting the water environment. During 2012, the District expects to participate in a variety of parade events that may include, but are not limited to, those listed below. Public Affairs will announce District-wide the parades in which we will participate.
· Chicago Memorial Day Parade
· Puerto Rican Day Parade
· Bud Billiken Day Parade
· Downtown Mexican Independence Day Parade
· 26th Street Mexican Independence Day Parade
· Columbus Day Parade
Respectfully Submitted, Eileen McElligott, Administrative Services Manager, BKS:JMS:PJC