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File #: P-2023-074    Version: 1 Name: Pete Brewer Scholarship Awards-2023
Type: Presentation Status: Filed
File created: 6/8/2023 In control: Regular City Commission Meeting
On agenda: 7/5/2023 Final action: 7/5/2023
Title: A Presentation By Steve Welsh, Hollywood Council of Civic Associations, Chair Of The Pete Brewer Scholarship Committee, Awarding Hollywood Students With The Pete Brewer Scholarship Awards.

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A Presentation By Steve Welsh, Hollywood Council of Civic Associations, Chair Of The Pete Brewer Scholarship Committee, Awarding Hollywood Students With The Pete Brewer Scholarship Awards.

 

Strategic Plan Focus

Communications & Civic Engagement

 

 

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Staff Recommends:  Presentation of Awards.

 

 

Explanation:

The Pete Brewer Scholarship Program which is administered by the HCCA was established to recognize the decades of Pete Brewer's civic involvement.  Funding was accomplished by the "Be Mine" Annual Dog Shows.  After a two-year COVID hiatus, applications were sent to the principals and counselors of Hollywood area high schools to nominate students who have been involved in the community for participation.

 

The Committee Selections for Pete Brewer Scholarship Awards:

 

Alexandra "Ally" Gonzalez - South Broward High

Career Path - History and Post-Secondary Education, Professor

 

Community Involvement

                     Covenant House Fort Lauderdale

                     Mathnasium - tutoring grades 2 - 12

                     City of Hollywood - Internship - City Attorney's Office

                     South Broward High Beautification

                     Feeding America/Feeding South Florida

                     Church by the Sea

                     Church by the Glades

 

Leadership

                     VP and co-founder of Women in STEM

                     President and co-founder of "Loops of Love" Club

                     VP Sophomore Class

                     Student Government Citizenship Committee Chair

                     VP Social Studies Honor Society

 

 

Brice Engle - South Broward High

Career Path - Biology, Interdisciplinary Medical Services

 

Community Involvement:

                     Broward County Teen Court Program

                     Health Information Project (HIP)

                     Peer Health Educator (PHE)

                     Jewish Family Services (JFS) Wellness Fair

 

 

Isabel Aurelien - South Broward High

Career Path - Art and Digital Design, Clothing Designer

                     500 + hours of Community Service

                     Camillus House

 

The presentation will be made by Steve Welsh, Chair, Pete Brewer Scholarship Committee.

 

The proclamation will be presented at the July 5, 2023 City Commission meeting.

 

 

Fiscal Impact:

Approval of the presentation will not fiscally impact the City.

 

 

Recommended for inclusion on the agenda by:

Mayor Josh Levy