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Home My WebLink About1985 Bicentennial ConstitutionBicentennial Constitution Committee 1985 BICENTENNIAL COMMUNITY APPLICATION The Commission on the Bicentennial of the United States Constitution takes great pleasure in extending to you and your community a cordial invitation to participate in the 200th anniversary of the writing of this historic document. The creation and development, of our representative government from Revolution through Independence and to the present is a remarkable story that is best commemorated through local observance. The Bicentennial Community Program enables citizens of large cities and small towns alike to participate in this recognition of American history. We sincerely urge you to join this program by completing the enclosed application. REGULATIONS ON DESIGNATING BICENTENNIAL COMMUNITIES The Commission encourages local governing bodies to establish Bicentennial Communities. The term "community~ includes all political subdivisions having an elected government, such as a city, county, town, village, municipality, township, borough, any Native American tribe or reservation, or any combination thereof. Unincorporated areas which have an established identity of their own also may apply for designation. A Designated Bicentennial Community is one which (1) has established a Bicentennial Committee broadly representative of the Community; (2) has developed and approved plans for a '~Commemorative program that will educate its residents about the meaning and significance of the Constitution; and, (3) has received an official designation from the federal Commission. To be considered a Designated Bicentennial Community, a community should submit a completed application form to its State Bicentennial Commission. Upon approval by the State Commission, the application with the State Commission's approval noted will be sent to the federal Commission for its review and decision. Notification of approval as a Designated Bicentennial Community then will be forwarded to the local Bicentennial group by the federal Commission. STATE/LOCAL AFFAIRS COMMISSION ON THE BICENTENNIAL OF THE UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION 734 Jackson Place, N.W.' Washington, D.C. 20503 (202) 653-9808 DATE OF APPLICATION 4-22-87 TYPE (city, county, etc.) city COUNTY Kenai Peninsula Borough MAILING ADDRESS (include zip) 210 Fidalgo Kenai, Basic Data (Please Type or Print) NAME OF COMMUNITY City of Kenai POPULATION 6434 COUNTY SEAT Soldotna AK 99611 STATE Alaska OFFICIAL NAME OF BICENTENNIAL GROUP Bicentennial Constitution Committee LOCAL BICENTENNIAL CHAIRPERSON Craig Fan_n ing 262-4441 Walt Koerber 2R3-3674 MAILING ADDRESS (include zip) 210 Fidalgo Kenai, AK 99611 PHONE NUMBER (include area code) NAMEOFCHIEFELECTEDLOCALOFFICIAL Mayor John J. Williams ,, MAILING ADDRESS (includez~) 210 Fidalgo Kenai, AK 99611 PHONE NUMBER (include area code) (907) 283-7539 Brief Outline of Bicentennial Plans Promoting the Constitution by making placards of the Constitution to hang in all schools in the area and all visible areas of the City and school system. Will tie promotion into July 4 parade in Kenai. Bicentennial Community Application City of Kenai (Name of Community) Please list names, addresses and affiliations of the members of your Bicentennial group. If you need more space to list members, use bl..ank sheets and attach. NAME Craig Fanning Walt Koerber Marj O'Reilly Tom Ackerly Richard Hultburg George Clouston Debbie Harris Bob Summers Barb Sandahl Bill Brighton Sue Carter ADDRESS AFFILIATION 1076 Walnut Kenai 9961 Elks 1513 Pine Kenai 99611 Elks 1611 Toyon Way Kenai99611 School District 4530 Kenaitze Ct. Kenai 996 1 Sc ol Distri Box 4188 Kenai 99611 school district Box 546 Kasilof 99610 School District 310 Portlock Kenai student Box 1592 Kenai Veterans Group 4040 Lupine Dr. Kenai 99 11 citizen 210 Fidalgo Kenai 36875 Chinulna Dr. 99611 Kenai City Manager Chamber of Commerce Certification IT IS CERTIFIED: 1. THAT AS CHAIRPERSON OF THE BICENTENNIAL GROUP, I AM AUTHORIZED TO SIGN THIS CERTIFICATION. 2. THAT ALL THE ABOVE PROCEDURAL STEPS HAVE BEEN ACCOMPLISHED. THAT THE UNDERS I GNED OR MY SUCCESSOR W ILL FURNISH PER I ODI C PROGRESS REPORTS WHEN REQUESTED. THAT IF APPROVED, THE NATIONAL LOGO WILL BE USED W I TH FEDERAL COMM I $S I ON REGULAT IONS. IN ACCORDANCE SPACE FOR OFFICIAL SEAL person nature of Chief Elected Official Y.r ""', FOR STATE COMMISSION USE ONLY Date Application Received- Official Name of State Bicentennial Commission Chairperson' · .o Approved By: Date Sent to National Commission' COMMENTS' · (Signature and title of authorized officer) FOR FEDERAL COMMISSION 'USE ONLY DATE RECEIVED COMMISSION ON BICENTENNIAL OF THE UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION STATE/LOCAL AFFAIRS DIVISION 734 JACKSON PLACE, N.W. WASHINGTON, D.C. 20503 BICENTENNIAL COMMUNITY CLEARANCE FORM DATE CHECK LIST: REMARKS: I-'] 1' State Approval I-I 2.List of Members l-! 3. Program I-! 4. Signatures r-! 5.Other (see remarks) RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL ElY: DATE APPROVAL GRANTED BY: DATE NOTIFICATION OF DESIGNATION (Dates) COMMUNITY MAYORS COMMITTEE BICENTENNIAL CONSTITUTION RECOGNITION The United States of America by direction of the President of the United States to Chief Justice Warren Burger will celebrate the Bicentennial of the United States Constitution during the 1987 calendar year. At the suggestion of Mr. Jay N. Price, Associate Director of State and Local Affairs for the commission I would like to see the City of Kenai with the concurrence of the City Council undertake the task of participating in the celebration. Because of my strong commitment to the education of our youth into the meaning of the Constitution and the Bill of Rights I have taken it upon my self to detail the tasks of the committee and to select members for that committee that I believe will do the best job possible in promoting the celebration. As a result of the committee's work, the City of Kenai will receive recognition in the National Bicentennial Register. The following represents the basic curl ine of the committees wOrk to be accomplished during their established period. Other tasks may also be accomplished and other projects may be undertaken as the committee sees fit in a effort to make this, the Bicentennial year of the Constitution of the United States one of great remembrance for all of the citizens of our city. I would now like to ask the City of Kenai, the Council and the Administration %o join me in promoting this Bicentennial as our way of furthering our knowledge understanding and belief in the greatest experiment that mankind has ever undertaken, the experiment of democracy. PARTICIPANTS; THE CITY OF kENAI, THE KENAI CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, THE KENAI ELKS LODGE, KENAI CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL. THE COMMITTEE; MR. CREG FANNING, MR. WALT KOERBER, CO-CHAIRMEN, KENAI ELKS MR. RICHARD HULTBERG, VICE PRINCIPAL, KENAI CENTRAL HIGH MR. TOM ACKERLY, KENAI CENTRAL HIGH AND KENAI CITY COUNCIL MR. WILLIAM BRIGHTON, CITY MANAGER MRS. SUSAN CARTER, DIRECTOR KENAI CHAMBER OF cOMMERCE MRS '~' '" ~ ^~''~^~ ~- U] 't ~, a~ ~ ---~-',.,,,.~,,..,.,,,~,, PENINSULA "' *~~" ~9¢~,' ' MRS. ~4AI~E O'REILLY, TEACHER AND PARENT ~4RS. DALE SANDAHL, CITIZEN AND PARENT MR. ROBERT SUMMERS, DIRECTOR KENAI VETS CENTER. OBJECT IVES; PRIOR TO THE BEG INING OF STUDENT WEEK THE MAYOR WILL DISCUSS WITH THE STUDENT BODY THE OPERATION OF OUR CITY GOVERNMENT AND THE GOALS OF THE CITY. EDUCATION OF THE STUDENTS AND CITIZENS OF KENAI IN THE MEANING OF THE UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION, THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF ALASKA AND THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF KENAI. THE PLACEMENT OF FRAMED REPLICAS OF THESE DOCUMENTS AND THE PLACING OF THE FLAGS OF AMERICA AND THE STATE OF ALASKA IN PUBLIC LOCATIONS THROUGHOUT THE CITY INCLUDING THE LIBRARY, CITY HALL, AIRPORT, SENIOR CITIZENS CENTER, CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, AND KENAI CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL. THE ELECTION OF MEMBERS OF THE STUDENT BODY FROM KENAI CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL TO FILL POSITIONS OF THE ELECTED AND ADMINISTRATIVE GROUP WITHIN THE CITY OF KENAI GOVERNMENT INCLUDING MAYOR, COUNCIL, CITY MANAGER, CITY ATTORNEY, FINANCE DIRECTOR, PUBLIC WORKS, PARKS AND RECREATION, SENIOR CITIZENS, LIBRARY, AIRPORT, CITY CLERK, POLICE CHIEF AND FIRE CHIEF. ELECTED STUDENTS WILL SPEND TIME PARTICIPATING ALONG SIDE OF THEIR RESPECTIVE GOVERNMENT MEMBER, LEARNING THE OPERATION OF THE CITY GOVERNMENT ON A FIRST HAND BASIS. THE STUDENTS WILL ATTEND A CHAMBER OF COMMERCE LUNCHEON AND BE RECOGNIZED FOR THEIR EFFORTS IN LEARNING AND UNDERSTANDING THE CONSTITUTION AND THE OPERATION OF CITY GOVERNMENT. THE ELECTED STUDENT MEMBERS OF COUNCIL SHALL ATTEND A REGULAR COUNCIL SESSION AS THE SEATED ME~4BERS OF COUNCIL AND SHALL PARTICIPATE THROUGH A PREARRANGED AGENDA IN THE DISCUSSION AND VOTING OF MATTERS CONCERNING THE CITY. THE COUNCIL WILL MOVE THROUGH UNANIMOUS CONSENT TO CONCUR OR OBJECT IN ORDER TO MAKE THE VOTING LEGAL FOR THE RECORD. BI CENTENNIAL COMMITTEE ASSOCIATED COSTS ALLOCATION; ELKS LODGE; ALL COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE PURCHASE OF CONSTITUTION DOCUMENTS, BILL OF RIGHTS DOCUMENTS, PLYWOOD FOR MOUNTING, AND PRINTING OF MASTHEADS. CITY OF KENAI; FURNISH SECRETARIAL HELP FOR COMMITTEE MEETINGS, COPY PAPER, COPIES OF STATE CONSTITUTION, COPIES OF CITY CHARTER AND ASSOCIATED XEROX COPYING. KENAI CHAMBER OF COMMERCE; FURNISH FUNDING OF STUDENTS AT LUNCHEON TO BE HELD DURING REGULAR CHAMBER ~4EETING AT DATE TO BE SET. CLARION NEWSPAPER; FURNISH FEATURE ARTICLE AND DO PUBLICITY WORK FOR PROJECT. SHOULD THE COMMITTEE WISH TO FURTHER DEVELOP THE PROGRAM, A CO-SPONSERSHIP OF THE 4TH OF JULY PARADE MAY BE POSSIBLE WITH THE THEME BEING THE CONSTITUTION BICENTENNIAL. RESPECTFULL~BMI ~TE~ ~/,AY~ CITY OF KENAI BICENTENNIAL CONSTITUTION COMMITTEE Craig Fanning, 1076 Walnut 283-9459 (h) Co-Chairman Walt Koerber 283-3674 (h) ( Elks ), Co-Chairman Richard Hultberg Box 4188 283-7524 (w) Tom Ackerly 4530 Kenaitze 283-4502 (h) Ct. 283-7524 (w) Bill Brighton 210 Fidalgo · 283-7350 (w) Sue Carter 36875 Chinulna Dr. 283-9272 (h) 283-7989 (w) Debbie Williams Box 459 283-4960 (h) Marj O'Reilly 1611 Toyon 283-4946 (h) Dale Sandahl 4040 Lupine 283-3238 (h) Robert Summers Veteran's Center 283-5205 (w) Sunset Committee (May 1987)