3.a) Presentation of James Trudeau Law Enforcement Award Meeting Date: 06/15/2010
Agenda Item:
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City Council Agenda Report
City of Scandia
14727 209`" St. North
Scandia, MN 55073 (651) 433-2274
Action Requested: The Lakes Area You Service Bureau (LAYSB) will present the James
Trudeau Law Enforcement Award to Washington County Deputy
Sheriff Chris Majeski.
Deadline/ Timeline: N/A
Background: • The LAYSB presents an annual award to a law enforcement
officer for exemplary service to local youth.
• A reception with refreshments will be held in the Community
Center Hall. The Council may wish to temporarily suspend the
meeting to take part in the reception.
Recommendation: I recommend that the Council allow the LAYSB to present the award
and congratulate Deputy Majeski.
Attachments/ • News Story, Forest Lake Times (May 5, 2010)
Materials provided:
Contact(s): Jean Walz, Executive Director, LAYSB
(651 464-3685)
Prepared by: Anne Hurlburt, Administrator
(LAYSB Award)
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YSB announces recipients of annual awards �
Wednesday,05 May 2010
Youth Service Bureau(LAYSB)honors two individuals for demonstrating a passion for the well-being of youth.
Honorable Judge Robert Rancourt has been selected to receive the 2009 On Behalf of Youth Award.This award is given
annually to one area adult in recognition of outstanding dedication and service to youth in our community.
Judge Rancourt has been an active member of the Chisago County community since 1979.For many years, he was engaged
with youth of the community. His keen interest in youth sports also led him to coach youth baseball. Before his appointment
to the bench, Judge Rancourt had a strong interest and concern for youth who were using/abusing drugs and alcohol.
After his appointment, his interest and concem was put into action. He has worked tirelessly to seek ways the judiciary can
intervene in a positive way to curb the rising levels of juvenile substance abuse. He served as Chair of the Tenth District
Judicial Task Force on Innovative Judicial Interventions and through that effort,was able to establish a Juvenile Substance
Abuse Court in Chisago County.
"I was on the Chisago Counry Drug Court for about finro years,"said David Larson with Fairview Recovery Services, "and his
enthusiasm for helping the clients was inspirational. His care and intelligent concem for the success of each and every client
was always a joy to watch."
All of his efforts to address juvenile substance abuse go far beyond his responsibilities as a District Court Judge. He
continues to promote the concept of Juvenile Drug Court in Minnesota and nationally by serving as Vice-Chair on the Board
of Directors of the National Association of Drug Court Professionals,which represents 19,000 Drug Court professionals
nationwide.
"His work in this area has led to positive changes in how courts deal with troubled youth,"said Steven Paquay, Director of
Chisago County Court Services,"and more importantly, it has led to positive changes in the lives of the youth themselves."
"I cannot think of a single individual who is more deserving of this recognition than Judge Rancourt,"said Judge John
McBride,who nominated Judge Rancourt for this award. "His efforts reflect exceptional service to youth within the scope of
his job duties and are far above and beyond his responsibilities as a District Court Judge. It is without reservation that I
nominate him for this recognition."
Honorable Judge Robert Rancourt will receive the 2009 On Behalf of Youth Award on Tuesday, May 25 at noon.The
presentation will be held at the Chisago County Court House in Courtroom C.A reception will follow the presentation.All are
welcome and expected.
Officer awarded
Deputy Chris Majeski has been chosen to receive the James Trudeau Law Enforcement Award for 2009.This award is given
annually to a law enforcement officer for exemplary service to local youth.
Deputy Majeski is a member of the Washington County Sheriffs Department and, according to Sgt.Jerry Cusick who
nominated Chris for this award, has"a gift and a passion to work with youth and cares considerably about their wellbeing."
In his position as liaison officer at Scandia Elementary, Deputy Majeski helps students to understand that law enforcement
officers serve and protect, and are not only around when kids do bad things. He teaches the DARE Program and continues
mentoring students well after their completion. He makes positive connections with the students by informally engaging them
in conversations both in the halls and on the playground.
Deputy Majeski takes time to eat lunch with the sixth grade on a weekly basis and models his commitment to youth beyond
the school day by attending the yearly sixth grade ovemight trip to the Long Lake Environmental Education Center. While on
patrol in the community, he intentionally seeks out opportunities to talk with local youth and get to know them on an individual
basis.
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Depury Majeski is a Sunday school teacher at Elim Lutheran Church in Scandia,and active in community events which
promote healthy family values.
Julie Greiman, Principal of Scandia Elementary, believes that he exemplifies the high standards of the James Trudeau Law
Enforcement Award.
"I call upon Deputy Majeski to speak to students who may be going down the path of making poor choices,and his calm
demeanor and knowledge helps them understand the importance of making better choices in the future. It is an honor to work
with Chris."
Deputy Chris Majeski will receive his award at the Council meeting of the City of Scandia on Tuesday,June 15 at 7 p.m.A
reception will follow the presentation.All are welcome and expected.
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