8.a)1) 2011 National Night Out Meeting Date: 3/15/2011
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City Council Agenda Report
City of Scandia
14727 209`}' St. North
Scandia, MN 55073 (651) 433-2274
Action Requested: Receive a report on National Night Out.
Deadline/Timeline: N/A
Background: • Deputy Chris Majeski has asked for an opportunity to address the
Council concerning planning for Scandia's (proposed) fourth
annual National Night Out event.
• The date and time for the 2011 event would be Tuesday, August 2,
2011, from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m., on the Community Center grounds.
• There is no cost to register the event. Food and beverages for past
events have been partially covered by donations.
Recommendation: I recommend that the Council receive the report and give feedback to
Deputy Majeski about National Night Out.
Attachments/ • Letter from National Association of Town Watch
Materials provided:
Contact(s): Deputy Chris Majeski, (612) 741-6573
Prepared by: Anne Hurlburt, Administrator
(national night out 2011)
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TO: Law EnforcementAgencies, Crime Watch Groups, 1 WYNNEWOOD ROAD,suirE io2
City Officials, Community Organizations WYN O WOOD,PA 19096
(610)649-7055
RE: National Night Out 2011 *August 2nd FAX:(610)649-5456
America's Night Out Against Crime WWW.natw.org
Dear Crime Prevention Coordinators & Community Leaders:
The "28th Annual National Night Out" (NNO), a unique crime prevention event sponsored by the National
Association of Town Watch(NATW),has been scheduled for T�esday,August 2,2011. We cordially invite you
and your community to be part of our NIGHT OUT 2011 team.
Last year's National Night Out campaign involved citizens,law enforcement agencies,civic groups,businesses,
neighborhood organizations and local officials from 15.110 communities from all 50 states,U.S.territories,Canadian
cities and military bases worldwide. In all, 37 million ep o�le participated in NNO 2010. This year's"28th Annual
NNO"will be the largest ever!
NATIONAL NIGHT OUT is designed to:(1)Heighten crime and drug prevention awareness;(2)Generate support
for, and participation in, local anticrime programs; (3} Strengthen neighborhood spirit and police-community
partnerships;and(4)Send a message to criminals letting them know that neighborhoods are organized and fighting back.
Along with the traditional display of outdoor lights and front porch vigils,cities,towns and neighborhoods`celebrate'
NNO with a variety of events and activities such as:block parties,cookouts,visits from local police and fire department,
parades,flashlight walks,contests and youth programs. NNO has proven to be an effective,inexpensive and enjoyable
program to promote neighborhood spirit and police-community partnerships in our fight for a safer nation. Plus,the
benefits your community will derive from NNO will most certainly extend well beyond the one night.
The Official NNO 2011 Registration Form is enclosed. Simply complete and return the Form as soon
as possible. (Note: There is no cost to register or participate!)
Once registered, coordinators receive an ORGANIZATIONAL KIT filled with `how-to' materials such as:
promotional ideas, guidelines, tips, Q&A's, camera-ready art, sample news releases and proclamations, etc.
You will also receive NNO"Updates"during the period leading up to the event. Plus,you'll receive information
on"Project 365"—a unique component to the National Night Out campaign.
Don't delay. Be sure your community is part of the nation's largest, annual crime and drug prevention event.
Complete and return the enclosed Registration Form today. Your NNO 2011 Organizational Kit will be mailed out
shortly after we receive your Form.
Thank you in advance for your interest, support and early response.
Sincerely,
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Matt A. Peskin
National Project Coordinator
MAP/kg
Enclosure
SPONSORS OF"NATIONAL NIGHT OUT"•AMERICA'S NIGHT OUT AGAINST CRIME