The discussion on the recognition event highlighted the Council’s decision to choose Chocolat La Fae as the venue, with the possibility to expand the gathering to an adjacent outdoor area in Sandler Square if necessary. The decision was made after considering the location’s capacity and suitability. The Council members agreed that the last week of August is an ideal time, as it coincides with the end of summer vacations and the return of school activities.

In preparation for the event, the Council plans to visit the venue, finalize the date, and coordinate with Rocky, a member not present at the meeting, who will assist with RSVPs and programming certificates.

On the topic of promoting the upcoming grant cycle, the Council discussed leveraging social media and other outreach methods. Suggestions included enlisting a high school student to manage social media efforts, building upon last year’s successful outreach that involved distributing flyers to local schools and libraries. The Council aims to update and distribute promotional materials to ensure broad community awareness and participation.