JOINT BOARD MATTER
With Chairman Connolly
September 26, 2005

2005 Providence District VolunteerFest® Event

Mr. Chairman:

I would like to invite you to join me in this board matter. The 2005 Providence District VolunteerFest® Committee welcomes residents to participate in various projects that will be held throughout Providence District. Projects will begin as early as October 17 and continue into October 24. The highlight day of the festivities is in conjunction with Volunteer Fairfax VolunteerFest® and the National Make a Difference Day to be held on October 22.

October 22 will truly highlight our spirit of volunteerism in action, as residents work on projects that will make a difference in our lives. The projects include removing invasive species from the W&OD Trail; collecting children's clothing for our shelters and schools by the Human Services Council; an Inova Health System sponsored health fair that will offer free screenings; a non-perishable food drop off location for Food for Others located at my office; a book sale sponsored by the Friends of Oakton Library; and many more projects. We need volunteers for all of our projects and those who wish to volunteer may do so through the Volunteer Fairfax website.

Furthermore, to kick off and wrap up the projects in Providence, the Merrifield Festival, sponsored by the Greater Merrifield Business Association, will be an all day event held at Luther Jackson Middle School. Residents are welcomed to spend the day or to stop by and enjoy the sights and sounds of Merrifield.

Therefore, I would appreciate it if my colleagues would help promote this event and all events hosted in conjunction with Volunteer Fairfax VolunteerFest®. Further, I request that staff publicize this event, including those coordinated by Volunteer Fairfax VolunteerFest® events in Providence District and the County.