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RESOLUTION NO. 50-00 MICROPT 14 MED
A RESOLUTION APPROVING A GRANT OF $10,000 A YEAR FOR
TWO YEARS TO ARKANSAS ATHLETES OUTREACH, INC., FOR
AN AAO INTERN FOR THE CHAMPIONS OF CHARACTER
PROGRAM.
WHEREAS, Arkansas Athletes Outreach, Inc., (AAO) was founded as a non-profit corporation
in 1990 dedicated to the training and equipping of collegiate athletes to make a positive impact and
difference in the lives of our community youth; and,
WHEREAS, AAO has three major programs to accomplish its mission: (I) the Campus Outreach
Prograrn working on the college campus to strengthen the moral fiber and character of college athletes;
(2) the Community Outreach Program, which utilizes respected athletes to positively influence and mentor
youth through community service projects; and (3) the Sports Camp Program teaching important athletic
and life lessons while utilizing sports skills; and,
WHEREAS, there is a recognized need in our conunnnity articulated by the Arkansas State
Legislature, the Mayor of Fayetteville, the Fayetteville School District and other national, state, and local
organizations for programs designed to strengthen the moral fiber and charter of our young people in order
to promote personal growth, improve productivity, strengthen relationships, and enhance overall health
and good citizenship; and,
WHEREAS, AAO seeks to fill this need by continuing the Champions of Character Project within
the existing Community Outreach Programs; and,
WHEREAS, the Champions of Character Project, endorsed by the. Fayetteville Public Schools,
will use trained athletes to articulate the message that character and personal integnty count and to provide
notoriety, momentum, and visibility for that message; and,
WHEREAS, the Champions of Character Project will provide sixth and seventh graders in the
middle schools with monthly assembly programs introducing the nature, importance and benefits of
individual character qualities, provide classroom follow up to show the relevance and application of those
qualities and provide for the recognition and reward of students who exhibit these qualities; and,
WHEREAS, AAO proposes to facilitate the Champions of Character Project by securing two
interns who will provide 1 700 hours per year at approximately 35 hours per week to assist in and develop
the Champions of Character project; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Fayetteville wishes to provide such community support by providing
$10,000 for one AA0 intern to be employed and supervised by the AAO and utilized in their Champions
of Character Program.
NOWTHEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS:
Section 1. That the City Council hereby approves a grant of $10,000 per year for two years,
subject to yearly budgetary approval, to Arkansas Athletes Outreach, Inc., to be used as a living stipend
for an AA4D intern to be employed and supervised by the AAO and utilized in their Champions of
Clwacter Progfain..
Ve;• %,yekskp• APPROVED this 4th day of April , 2000.
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FAYETTEVPLLE
THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS
DEPARTMENTAL CORRESPONDENCE
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To: Kyle Russell, Alderman
From: Heather Woodruff, City Clerk
Date: April 7, 2000
Attached is a copy of the resolution approving a grant to the Arkansas Athletes Outreach for your
records. The original will be microfilmed and filed with the City Clerk.
cc: Yolanda Fields, Internal Auditor
Steve Davis, Budget and Research
Marilyn Crammer, Accounting
RESOLUTION NO. 50-00
A RESOLUTION APPROVING A GRANT OF $10,000 A YEAR FOR
TWO YEARS TO ARKANSAS ATHLETES OUTREACH, INC., FOR
AN AAO INTERN FOR THE CHAMPIONS OF CHARACTER
PROGRAM.
WHEREAS, -Arkansas Athletes Outreach, Inc., (AAO) was founded as a non-profit corporation
in 1990 dedicatecPto the training and equipping of collegiate athletes to make a positive impact and
difference in the lives of our community youth; and,
WHEREAS, AAO has three major programs to accomplish its mission: (1) the Campus Outreach
Programworkinwon thecollege campuslo strengthen the moral fiber and character of college athletes;
(2) the COmmunitY Outreach Program, which utilizes respected athletes to positively influence and mentor
youth thiongh community service projects; and (3) the Sports Camp Program teaching important athletic
and life lessons while utilizing sports skills; and,
. • ;
WHEREAS, there is a recognized need in our community articulated by the Arkansas State
Legislature, the Mayor of Fayetteville, the Fayetteville School District and other national, state, and local
organiiations for programs designed to strengthen the moral fiber and charter of our young people in order
to prornote personal growth, improve productivity, strengthen relationships, and enhance overall health
and good citizenship; and,
WHEREAS, MO seeks to fill Mis need by continuing the Champions of Character Project within
the existing Community Outreach Programs; and, .
WHEREAS, the Champions of Character Project, endorsed by the Fayetteville Public Schools,
will use trained athletes to articulate the message that character and personal integrity count and to provide
notoriety, momentum, and visibility for that message, and,
WHEREAS, the Champions of Character Project will provide sixth and seventh graders in the
middle Schools with monthly assembly programs introducing the nature, importance and benefits of
individual character qualities, provide classroom follow up to show the relevance and application of those
qualities and provide for the recognition and reward of students who exhibit these qualities; and,
WHEREAS, AAO proposes to facilitate the Champions of Character Project by securing two
internd Who will provide 1 700 hours peryear at approximately 35 hours per week to assist in and develop
the Charimions of Character project; and,
, WHEREAS, the City of Fayetteville wishes to provide such community support by providing
$10,000;for ofie AA0 intern to be employed and supervised by the AAO and utilized in their Champions
of Character Program.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
FAYETTEVILLE, ARICANSAS•
Section 1. That the City Council hereby approves a grant of $10,000 per year for two years,
subject tyearly budgetary approval, to Arkansas Athletes Outreach, Inc., to be used as a living stipend
for an.; AA 14) intern to be employed and supervised by the AAO and utilized in their Champions of
Chia ter Progrhm...
f IDASSEP ( APPROVED this 4th day of Aoril , 2000.
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By: e tee?
APPROVED,
By:
Fri anna,'Mayor