CC - Item 2A - Doc Kerr Memorial Scholarship Fund Request for Donation■�■
TO: THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
FROM: JEFFRY ALLRED, CITY MANAGER
DATE: MARCH 29, 2011
SUBJECT: DOC KERR MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND REQUEST FOR
DONATION
SUMMARY
Earlier this month, a representative of the Doc Kerr Memorial Scholarship Fund, Inc., an
approved 501(c)3 non - profit, requested a donation of up to $1,000 from the City of
Rosemead for scholarships to be awarded to local student athletes at its Doc Kerr Golf
Classic on April 29, 2011.
Staff Recommendation
That the City Council provide direction regarding the Doc Kerr Memorial Scholarship
Fund request for a donation.
ANALYSIS
Doc Kerr Memorial Scholarship Fund, Inc. was established in 2005 to provide
scholarships to local student athletes from San Gabriel and Bell Gardens High Schools
in the name of "Doc Kerr" (Doctor Robert Kerr was a sports medicine specialist who
lived and practiced in San Gabriel and served as team doctor, free of charge, to local
high school athletics programs for more than 30 years). Each year, the organization
raises funds through direct donations and by hosting an annual Christmas event and the
annual Doc Kerr Golf Classic. To date, they have awarded $15,000 in scholarships to
students from San Gabriel and Bell Gardens High Schools. In 2010, they established an
award for a Schurr High School student. This year, they are expanding their efforts to
include a Doc Foster Scholarship to a student from Mark Keppel High School. They
anticipate adding a scholarship to recognize a Rosemead High School student
beginning in 2012.
As many of the students attending San Gabriel High School reside in Rosemead, the
Doc Kerr Memorial Scholarship Fund recently contacted the City of Rosemead to
request a donation in an amount up to $1,000 to help provide this year's scholarships to
help academically qualified athletes pay for community college, state or private
university tuition. This year, scholarships will be awarded at the conclusion of the Doc
Kerr Golf Classir. at California Country Club on April 29, 2011.
APPROVED FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA: ITEM NUMBER:
City Council Meeting
March 29, 2011
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PUBLIC NOTICE PROCESS
This item has been noticed through the regular agenda notification process.
FISCAL IMPACT
Funds have not been budgeted in the current fiscal year for such donations. Approval of
the request would require a budget amendment appropriating monies from the
unreserved undesignated fund balance.
Director
Letter of Request
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March 23, 2011
Mayor Ly:
Doc Kerr Memorial Scholarship, Inc. was founded six years ago by a small group of San Gabriel High School graduates
from the cities of San Gabriel and Rosemead who desired to give back to their community.
For over 30 years Dr. Robert Kerr "Doc Ken" selflessly donated his time and energy to high schools throughout the San
Gabriel Valley. In the capacity of team physician he donated countless hours of valuable medical services to these athletic
teams. In addition, he extended follow up treatment and therapy at his local office in San Gabriel free of charge for
students who did not have health coverage. Since his passing in 2002, there has been a void felt throughout every athletic
program that he touched.
In an effort to celebrate his lifelong dedication and consummate humanitarianism we have established Doc Kerr Memorial
Scholarship, Inc. Since 2005 this charitable organization has given over $15,000.00 in scholarships to students from three
area high schools: San Gabriel, Bell Gardens and Scharr. This year we will be expanding our outreach to include Mark
Keppel and Rosemead High School. Our scholarship program is aimed specifically to benefit academically qualified high
school student athletes who, through financial hardship, may not achieve their dream of going to college.
Doc Kerr served as an excellent example of what we should all be doing as members of a community. Our goal is to
follow his example to make a difference in the lives of some students and their families. Our major fundraising event is
an annual golf tournament that brings together graduates from local area high schools and many others with roots in the
San Gabriel Valley who believe in the strength of their community. In addition, we use this event to honor an individual
from the area for the impact they have had on the lives of local student athletes.
With our fundraising efforts and the help of donations -from supporters we will continue to advance our mission of
awarding scholarships to worthy high school students throughout the San Gabriel Valley.
We appreciate your consideration in supporting our cause. As an active board member, I would be happy to answer any
questions you may have about our organization. Please do not hesitate to contact me at 562/577 -4303.
Sincerely,
Mike Sweeney
Board Member
Cc: Joanne Russell
Federal Tax ID # 20- 4352662
PO Box 2548 San Gabriel, Ca. 91778 -2548