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Request a 'Day of Significance' be recognized

To request recognition of an external Day of Significance, such as a flag raising, please use the form below.

Days of Significance refer to a day, week, month or other time period that is used to recognize a cause, memorial, event or other significant initiative.

Please refer to the Municipal Calendar on the Days of Significance page for currently recognized dates before filling out this form. Please complete this form at least 60 days prior to the date being requested for recognition. Requests will be confirmed based on the criteria set out below and on a first come, first served basis.

Criteria for recognition

The day or cause to be recognized must reflect the corporate mission, vision and values.
The day or cause to be recognized must not:

involve violence, racism or hatred, nor have political or religious motivation
have philosophy that is contrary to City policies/by-laws
conflict with another recognized day on the municipal calendar

The day or cause to be recognized must be in connection with a local charitable or non-profit organization to:

help increase public awareness of their programs and activities; or
celebrate national or international distinction or a significant contribution to the community; or
recognize an organization that has helped to enhance Kawartha Lakes in a positive manner; or
celebrate significant historic milestones (i.e. 25^th, 50^th or 100^th anniversary); or
at the discretion of the City Clerk, in consultation with the Chief Administrative Officer, as a symbolic gesture of collective community spirit and support.

An organization shall not be recognized more than once per calendar year.
Staff are required to submit recognition applications on an annual basis.

Name of Day of Significance

Event date

Name of Organization or Group

First Name

Last Name

Phone Number

Which recognition level are you requesting? (The City Clerk reserves the right to reassign recognition level as appropriate.)

FLAG RAISING: A flag is raised, with an option of a flag raising ceremony with Mayor/Deputy Mayor in attendance. A press release, social media and listing on the municipal website will be issued to inform the public. An announcement will be made in the Council Meeting immediately preceeding or following the flag raising.Mayor/Deputy Mayor makes an announcement during Council, press release and social media, listing on City website under Days of Significance page and Calendar of Events. The lights at City Hall may be requested to be lit in a specific colour.

COUNCIL RECOGNITION: Mayor/Deputy Mayor makes an announcement during Council, press release and social media, listing on City website under Days of Significance page and Calendar of Events. The lights at City Hall may be requested to be lit in a specific colour.

MUNICIPAL AWARENESS: A press release is issued, listing on City website under Days of Significance page and Calendar of Events. The lights at City Hall may be requested to be lit in a specific colour.

Please provide background information on the day/month to be recognized:

Is there a website we can refer to for more information on this day of significance?

Would you like to request a colour for the exterior lights at City Hall?

red

blue

green

yellow

orange

purple

none