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/16 ! , , The meeting was called to order by Chairman Millington. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved. Secretary reported sending annual r~port, signed by all members, to City Council. Copy of same was ordered filed. New business. Mr. Argilla and Mr. Morton announced the "Little Olymp- ics" to be held 'the last week in August, for boys and girls between the ages of 7 and 16. Some of the events that will take place are: a track meet, horse shoe tournament, volley ball, basketball, etc. Mr. Argilla will make announcement~ at.meetings of Kiwanis, Lions, Exchange and Native Sons, urging prompt registration and immediate commencement of training by those planning to participate. Mr. De Armand reported that Redwood City topped the list in San Mateo County for number and diversity of activities carried on during PUblic-Recreation Week: appeared with entertainment at the three local service clUbs: community night at Sequoia Auditor- ium--Redwood City Municipal Band and one hour of dancing by children from dancing classes--300 attendats¡ extra activities at Hawes park¡ inaugaurated swimming classes'at High School pool; boys and girls hiking groups all during week, etc. ~ Mr. Morton announced that the City of Redwood City, the Fire Department, and the Recreation Department are jointly invest- ing in a Public Address System. Mr. Morton moved ~hat a committee be appointed to in- vestigate the ~tter of placing signs designating the three p~ay- grounds: Hawes Park, Mezes Plaza and Chestnut Street. Miss Hoenck seconded the motion, which ~as carried unanimously. Chairman Mill- ington appointed Mr. Morton, Mr. Walsh, and Mr. De Armand as a committee of three to look into the matter to determine just what type of sign, the size, and placement of the signs would be most advisable, and to report back to the group at the next meeting. . -, Mr. Argilla reported the success of the W. P. A. over- night hikes for boys. The ,boys pay 50~ a piece which covers the entire cost of the outing, including 3 meals. Members of the Recreation Department and members of the City Council will initi~te_the new barbecue pit at Hawes ~ark with a barbecue to be held Saturday evening, July 23, 1938. Wives, hus- bands, etc., are also invited. "- Mr. De Armand announced addition to W. P. A. recreation program of artcraft and handicrart room in recreation department at 828 Jefferson. Reported 40 boys and girls attended on the 12th -- -.. "-'-----~- ~----,-~-_..- --_.. -- -... ..------- - -- .....---- ---- .. ..---"-- --.. ---~ -- ..-.. -,--,--------_._~-- -- ,..-'- - ..-"-----n______- ----, ----- "----~ -,,-------- --..-_u- -'- u_- --- ---------- _..~-