BEVERLY ftl:, CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS HUMAN SERVICES DIVISION MEMORANDUM TO: FROM: Human Relations Commission James R. Latta, L.C.S.W., Human Services Administrator DATE: August 17, 2017 SUBJECT: Embrace Civility Award ATTACHMENT: 1. Press Release June 27, 2017 2. Community Services Summer Brochure 3. Nomination Form The Embrace Civility Award, established in 2012, recognizes people who exemplify any or all of the following: Acts as a role model of positive civic behavior Takes a stand in support of respect and responsible actions Promotes positive neighbor to neighbor relations The Commission launched the Embrace Civility Award nomination period at the June 15, 2017 meeting. Commissioners are asked to encourage community participation in the award program and motivate people to complete a nomination application. The City sent out a press release (Attachment 1) that was picked up by the BH Weekly (June 29, 2017) and the BH Courier (June 30, 2017). Human Services included an announcement on page 4 in the Community Services Brochure that was mailed to 20,000 residents on July 28, 2017. The nomination period closes Tuesday, September 19, 2017. Nomination forms (Attachment 3) are available: By phone: 310-285-1006 or Online at beverlyhills.org/embracecivilityaward. Please submit completed nominations to: The Beverly Hills Library, Library Administration, Second Floor 444 N. Rexford Drive Beverly Hills CA 90210, or by email to humanservicesbeverlyhiils.org 2077 Embrace Civility Award Timeline Action Item Date Medium or Meeting Program Launched June 15 HRC Meeting Multiple channels: in-person, website, social media, press release, city e-newsletter Program Promotion June-September City e-newsletters, social media, Facebook Deadline for nominations September 19 Received at the BH Library Administrative Office HRC selects honoree September 28 HRC Meeting HRC meeting Public recognition of winner 10/17 Council Meeting Formal Council Meeting 08/17/17 HRC Embrace Civility Award
Attachment 1
ERLY HILlS h. Community Services City of Beverly Hills 455 N. Rexford Dr. Beverly Hills, CA 902 10-4817 (310) 285.2530 www.beverlyhills.org For Immediate Release Tuesday, June 27. 2017 Contact: Dana Beeson (310) 285-2530 dbeeson(abeverlvhills.org Human Relations Commission Accepting Nominations for Embrace Civility Award Pttbtic Encouraged to Apply for Awards by September 19. Calling all residents, professionals, and community members- Beverly Hills is looking to honor an outstanding individual who demonstrates kind and caring behavior. Take five minutes and nominate someone for the annual Embrace Civility Award, which recognizes people who contribute to civility and exemplify positive human relations in all aspects of conmiunity life. The award is given to a community member who exemplifies one or more of the following attributes: Acts as a role model of positive civic behavior Takes a stand in support of respect and responsible actions Promotes positive neighbor to neighbor relations. We re looking to honor someone who has created positive, lasting civil change and inspires others to take action, commented Jerry Friedman, Human Relations Commission Chair for the City of Beverly Hills. We re asking the community for their help in identifying our next Beverly Hills role model. Nominations are available for download at www.beverlyhills.org/embracecivilityaward and can be submitted via email or mail. All nominations must be received by September 19, 2017. Hard copies are available in the City Hall lobby, Roxbury Park, La Cienega Park, and the Beverly Hills Public Library. The winner will be honored by the City Council at a future meeting. All nominees will be recognized by the Human Relations Commission. The Embrace Civility Award is part of the ongoing, award winning Embrace Civility program, which promotes positive human relations in all aspects of community life. The program started in 2010, when the City of Beverly Hills Human Relations Commission established the importance of embracing civility and integrated the principles of civility, respect and responsible action into daily business at City Hall and municipal election proceedings. For more information, visit www.beverlyhills.oru/embracecivilityaward or contact Jim Latta, Human Services Division Administrator, at (310) 285-1006. ###
Attachment 2
= = SOVA - Jewish Family Service s food pantry is in All Saints Homeless Assistance Program Affordable Living For The Aging 4 ENDOYON hki Assistance Grant Funding (CAGE) Partners! We re invested in your well-beingl toournewfy17/j8communily 31 O.285.l 006 lhumanservices@beverlyhills.org Cc0NGIUTuLATI0NS9 C, Human Services is here to help ua-tl ZO1J AMBASSADORS Give feedback on the program www.beverlyhills.org/ambassador photos. Ambassadors cover South Beverly Drive and the Business Triangle. When you see safely, maintenance, aggressive panhandling, or social service needs, coil or text nessage comments & SAVE THIS NUMBER IN YOUR PHONE! 424.302.1487 The deadline for all nominations is Tuesday, September 19, 2017. The recipient may be of any age and must be a resident of Beverly Hills, a City employee, or associated with a The nomination form is available at w.beverlyhills.orembracecivllityaward, as well as at the Beverly Hills Public Library, Roxbury Park Community Center, La Cienega Park Community Center and the lobby of Beverly Hills current business or organization that has operated in Beverly Hills for a minimum of one year. City Hall. Please contact Human Services with any questions at (310) 285-006 orhumansenicesabever1yhil1s.oig. Acts as a role model for positive civic behavior Takes a stand in support of respect and responsible actions Promotes positive neighbor-to-neighbor relations The Human Relations Commission promotes positive human relations in all aspects of community life. We invite every member of the community to support an environment where civility, respect and responsible actions prevail. following attributes: The Embrace Civility Award recognizes individuals or groups in the community who exemplify one or more of the What is the Embrace Civility Award? 2017 Embrace Civility Award #fl Human Relations Commission I Thursday... 10:00am - 1:30pm iank Open every Sunday except on holiday weekends Sunday... 9:00am - 12:00pm Monday... 10:00am - 1:30pm Tuesday... 10:00am - 1:30pm Wednesday... 10:00am - 1:30pm Step Up on Second in order to register and complete the program New Clients are advised to arrive at opening 8846 W. Pico Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90035. and a photo ID for every member of your Saban Community Clinic your backyard on Pico Boulevard at Robertson: orientation. Bring a utility bill with your address household. Jewish Family Service People Assisting the Homeless (PATH) Theatre 40 Beverly Hills Active Adult Club Beverly Hills CPR Beverly Hills Education Foundation Chiron Center, Inc. Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts Bet Tzedek EUA The Maple Counseling Center
Attachment 3
City of Beverly Hills Human Relations Commission (Over) Deadline for nomination is Tuesday, September 19, 2017 Your Phone and/or Email: Your Address: Submitted by: Nominee s Phone and/or Email: Nominee s Address: Nominee s Name: NOMINATION INFORMATION with a current business or organization that has operated in Beverly Hills for a minimum of one year. The recipient may be of any age and must be a resident of Beverly Hills, or City employee, or associated WHO IS ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE AN EMBRACE CIVILITY AWARD? Acts as a role model of positive civic behavior Takes a stand in support of respect and responsible actions Promotes positive neighbor to neighbor relations actions prevail. The Embrace Civility Award recognizes individuals or groups in our community who The Human Relations Commission promotes positive human relations in all aspects of community life. We invite every member of this community to support an environment where civility, respect and responsible WHAT IS THE EMBRACE CIVILITY AWARD? exemplify one or more of the following attributes: Nomination form 2017 EMBRACE CIVILITY AWARD V ER IY
* Promotes positive neighbor to neighbor relations. * Acts as a role model of positive civic behavior; * Takes a stand in support of respect and responsible actions; responsible actions prevail. Attach additional sheets if needed: Tuesday, September 19, 2017. Nominees will be notified when recognition date(s) are determined. For additional information: Human Services 310.285.1006 Administration Office, 2nd Floor or via email: humanservices@beverlyhills.org Submit to: Beverly Hills Public Library Attention: Human Services Beverly Hills, CA 90210 444 N. Rexford Drive Award recommendations will be made by the Human Relations Commission. Please submit nominations by below. Provide an example of how their actions support an environment where civility, respect and PLEASE DESCRIBE in detail how this individual or group exemplifies one or more of the three criteria