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#7 Recognize 20th anniversary of Jingle Bell Run & Walk for Arthritis Foundation (File Res. #2011-860)CITY MANAGER’S OFFICE MEMORANDUM November 22, 2011 TO: City Council FROM:Tyler Burkart, City Manager Intern th SUBJECT: Action on a proposed resolution recognizing the 20 anniversary of the Jingle Bell Run & Walk in Janesville for the Arthritis Foundation (File Resolution No. 2011-860) Request th Councilmember Kathleen Voskuil requested a resolution recognizing the 20 anniversary of the Jingle Bell Run & Walk for the Arthritis Foundation in the Janesville community. Recommendation Staff recommends the Council consider approval of File Resolution 2011-860 recognizing the th 20 anniversary of the Jingle Bell Run & Walk for the Arthritis Foundation in the Janesville community. Suggested Motion Text th I move to approve File Resolution 2011-860 recognizing the 20 anniversary of the Jingle Bell Run & Walk for the Arthritis Foundation in the Janesville community. Background The Arthritis Foundation was founded in 1948 to assist individuals with arthritis and similar health concerns. Over the years, the Arthritis Foundation has committed to their cause in several ways by funding approximately $380 million in research grants, providing public health education, initiating public policy and legislation, and coordinating effective programs for individuals with arthritis. As of today, the Arthritis Foundation is the largest not-for-profit organization that assists individuals diagnosed with arthritis. For 20 years, the Arthritis Foundation has organized the Jingle Bell Run & Walk in the Janesville community. People who run or walk can collect pledges and donations on behalf of their commitment to the event. Participants have the option of wearing holiday apparel and jingle bells on their shoes during the 5K. The event welcomes pet owners to bring their dogs to participate since they are also at risk of arthritis. Last year the event raised roughly $18,000 and had 535 participants along with 90 dogs present for the walk. This year the Arthritis Foundation has the goal of raising $20,000 in the Janesville area. The event will take place on Saturday, December 3 starting at 9:30AM at the Janesville Athletic Club. There will be no one present at the Council meeting from the Arthritis Foundation for this item. Attachment: File Resolution 2011-860 Jingle Bell Run & Walk Sponsorship Packet CC: Eric Levitt, City Manager Jacob J. Winzenz, Assistant City Manager Resolution No. 2011-860 th A Resolution Recognizing the 20 Anniversary of the Jingle Bell Run & Walk for the Arthritis Foundation WHEREAS , the Arthritis Foundation was established in 1948 and currently is the largest not-for-profit organization that supports patients with arthritis health concerns; and WHEREAS , the Arthritis Foundation assists numerous arthritis patients by funding more than $380 million in research grants, offering public health education, initiating public policy and legislation, and implementing effective programs to improve the quality of life for individuals with arthritis; and WHEREAS , the 100 or more different types of arthritis impact nearly one in four Americans in the Midwest, affect about 300,000 children under the age of 17 across the country, and cost the nation’s economy approximately $128 billion annually; and WHEREAS , the Jingle Bell Run & Walk for the Arthritis Foundation in Janesville has allowed families the opportunity to be active in the community, rally behind a good cause, raise funds to finance arthritis awareness and assistance, and bring their dogs out to support the cause; and WHEREAS , the 2010 Jingle Bell Run & Walk in Janesville raised approximately $18,000 thanks to the 535 individuals and 90 dogs that participated in the event; and WHEREAS , this year’s Jingle Bell Run & Walk event hopes to raise $20,000 for the Arthritis Foundation; and th WHEREAS , the Arthritis Foundation’s Jingle Bell Run & Walk is celebrating its 20 anniversary in the Janesville community. th NOW, THEREFOREBE IT RESOLVED , that the City Council recognizes the 20 anniversary of the Jingle Bell Run & Walk for the Arthritis Foundation in the Janesville community; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED , that the City Council encourages residents to attend or support the 2011 Jingle Bell Run & Walk for the Arthritis Foundation. ADOPTED: Motion by: Second by: APPROVED: Councilmember Aye Nay Pass Absent Brunner Eric J. Levitt, City Manager Dongarra-Adams Liebert ATTEST: McDonald Rashkin Steeber Jean Ann Wulf, City Clerk-Treasurer Voskuil APPROVED AS TO FORM: ______________________________ City Attorney Proposed by: Councilmember Voskuil Prepared by: City Manager Intern Partnership Opportunities Janesville Jingle Bell Run/Walk December 3, 2011 Ö«¼§ Ó·§¿¹¿©¿ô Ü·­¬®·½¬ Ü·®»½¬±® ß®¬¸®·¬·­ Ú±«²¼¿¬·±² Ë°°»® Ó·¼©»­¬ λ¹·±² îððç Éò Þ»´¬´·²» Ø©§ Ó¿¼·­±²ô É× ëíéïí êðèóîîïóçèðð ̸» ³·­­·±² ±º ¬¸» ß®¬¸®·¬·­ Ú±«²¼¿¬·±² ·­ ¬± ÔÐÍËÎÇØÑÔÇØÊ ¬¸®±«¹¸ ÑØÜÙØËÊÕÔÍ ·² ¬¸» ÍËØÇØÏÉÔÎÏ ô ÚÎÏÉËÎÑ ¿²¼ ÚÈËرº ¿®¬¸®·¬·­ ¿²¼ ®»´¿¬»¼ ¼·­»¿­»­ò éÕÔÊùîúëÎÚÒÊ Meet Andrew M. Jasek, M.D. Dr. Jasek hails from Poland where he grew up and attended college and medical school. In 1992 he moved to Pennsylvania and Illinois before settling in Wisconsin with his wife and two children to continue his medical career. Dr. Jasek is certified in neurology, internal medicine and rheumatology and has now been a rheumatologist at Mercy Clinic in Janesville for six years. Join Dr. Jasek at the Jingle Bell Run/Walk on Saturday, December 3 to raise awareness and funds to support research and programs for the prevention, control, and cure of arthritis.  The Jingle Bell Run/Walk holiday event that raises funds and creates awareness to fight arthritis. The Janesville Jingle Bell Run/Walk will take place at the Janesville Athletic Club on December 3 and features a 5k run/walk and pet walk. Put on your reindeer antlers and your running shoes and come join us for some holiday cheer. Run, walk, pledge, or donate to support the 1.1 million Wisconsin residents living with arthritis. -legged participants are welcome because dogs get arthritis, too! Arthritis and chronic joint symptoms affect 50 million Americans and more than 300,000 children. Your participation is urgently needed to help find a cure. Join the team today and be a leader in the fight against arthritis. JBRJanesville2011.kintera.org Upper Midwest Region Arthritis Snapshot 2,143,000 adults (one in four) living with arthritis More than 12,000 children in Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota and Wisconsin Did you know? Arthritis is second only to heart disease as a cause of work disability Arthritis limits everyday activities such as walking, dressing, and bathing for more than seven million Americans Arthritis is the main cause of disability for 8.6 million Americans Arthritis results in 39 million physician visits and more than a half million hospitalizations The cost of arthritis to the U.S. economy totals $128 billion annually Baby boomers are now at prime risk Partnership Levels Partnership Benefits $2,000 $1,000 $500 $250 Presenting sponsor name in event title and on all marketing materials Named Scholarship for Camp M.A.S.H. titled as one child to attend camp summer of 2012. Logo on 500+ event T-shirts Recognition in the Arthritis Foundation Upper Midwest Region Annual Report Logo placement in packets, sent to all Jingle Bell Run/Walk participants Opportunity to use the Arthritis Foundation logo in event related marketing efforts (upon approval) Logo placement on event Web site site Opportunity to place promotional item in participant goodie bags Recognition on the SW Wisconsin Facebook page before and after the event Company name on sponsor thank you signs at the event Verbal recognition during opening and closing ceremonies Opportunity to display company banner at the event Company name recognized in press releases submitted to local media Opportunity to set up a table display at the event Opportunity for Arthritis Foundation staff to hold a wellness presentation at your office JBR2011.kintera.org Janesville Partnership Commitment 2011 Janesville Jingle Bell Run/Walk Yes, our company would like partner with the Jingle Bell Run/Walk! Please select the level you wish to sponsor. $2,000 Level $500 Level $1,000 Level $250 Level Sorry, our company is unable to partner this year, but would like to: Make a donation at another level Volunteer at the event Form a company team Be contacted for sponsorship next year Company Name: (As it will appear on signage and marketing) Contact Name: Title: Address: City: State: Zip: Phone: Email: Method of payment: _______Please invoice me_______ Check is enclosed Send check and form to: Arthritis Foundation Upper Midwest Region Attn: Janesville Jingle Bell Run/Walk 2009 W. Beltline Hwy Madison, WI 53713 Please make checks payable to the Arthritis Foundation If you have questions, please contact: Judy Miyagawa, District Director Email: jmiyagawa@arthritis.org Phone: 608-221-9800 Fax: 608-277-0631