It’s not all about money.
It’s also about promoting health and exercise.
That did not stop the Seal Beach City Council from expressing its appreciation for how much money was raised this year for city sports and recreation facilities and programs on Monday, July 12.
The council recognized the efforts of the Seal Beach 5K &10K Organization, which awarded a record amount of $110,000 in grants to 31 local non-profit community organizations thanks to its 36th annual Seal Beach running event.
This was despite national and state economies that are down way beyond the memory of many working people.
The event was commemorated at the council meeting Monday night, July 12, before the Seal Beach City Council.
During the council meeting, Race Committee Member Elizabeth Kane handed out checks to representatives of each receiving organization that had to apply for the grant money.
This year’s contribution by the Race Committee brings their total giving to local organizations during the past 10 years to over $600,000, Race Director Bill Ayres said.
Ayres also announced that the 37th Annual Seal Beach 5K&10K and 1K Kid’s Fun Run Event will be held Saturday, April 2, 2011.
For additional information regarding the next running event, refer to the Race Committee website: Sealbeachrun.com.
The annual race has become a staple of the springtime events that signal the city’s population dedicated to social causes and celebrating the general health and well-being the community is able to share among its members.
The following is a breakdown of where the money raised has been distributed by the Seal Beach 5&10K Non-Profit Corp.
Grants Awarded in 2010
A Total Of $111,000.
1. Beach Cities Youth Lacrosse Organization – $2,600. To Pay For Practice Field Rental Costs And Provide Equipment.
2. Betsy Ross Elementary School (aka “Ross Runners”) – $1,000. Running Shoes For Kid’s Running Program.
3. Cancer Support Foundation – $4,100. “Strong & Healthy” Classes For Women Currently Undergoing Chemo or Radiation Treatment
4. City Of Seal Beach Community Services Department – $16,870. For: Tennis Center Security Cameras ($2,800.). Marina Community Center Electronic Access Control ($4,700.). Tennis Center Locker Room Painting (($2,970). Marina Community Center Window Tinting ($3,800.) Tennis Center Additional Benches ($2,600).
5. Los Alamitos High School Aquatics Boosters – $4,800.Timing System, Scoreboard, Pace Clock And Scholarships.
6. Los Alamitos High School Band Boosters – $1,600. New Uniforms And Equipment.
7. Los Alamitos High School Baseball Boosters – $4,500. (shared amount). Tractor – Used For Hauling Equipment And Deep Drag For Field Maintenance. To Be Shared With The LAHS Softball Boosters (see # 13 below).
8. Los Alamitos High School Girls Tennis – $3,700. Tennis Ball Machine And To Provide Transportation Funding.
9. Los Alamitos High School Dance Program – $3,600. Room Divider For Dance Room.
10. Los Alamitos High School Lacrosse Booster Organization – $5,400. Field Lighting For Practice And Games.
11. Los Alamitos High School Note-ables Music Boosters – $4,800. Riser Extensions For Performances.
12. Los Alamitos High School Boys Soccer Booster Organization – $2,500. Multi-Purpose Equipment Container And Team Benches.
13. Los Alamitos High School Softball Boosters – $4,500. (shared amount). Tractor – Used For Hauling Equipment And Deep Drag For Field Maintenance. To Be Shared With The LAHS Baseball Boosters (see # 7 above).
14. Los Alamitos High School Song & Cheer Organization – $2,500. Transportation Costs For Events During School Year.
15. Los Alamitos High School Track & Field Organization – $10,000. Pole Vault Pit Cover, Stands And Landing Pad.
16. Los Alamitos High School Boys Volleyball Boosters – $1,100. New Vollelyballs And Volleyball Carts.
17. Los Alamitos High School Girls Volleyball Boosters – $1,200. New Uniforms.
18. Los Alamitos Girl’s Softball League – $2,500. Playing Field Enhancements, Scholarships And Clinic Fees.
19. Los Alamitos Youth Center – $1,100. Laptop Computers For Program Expansion.
20. Los Alamitos Youth Water Polo Club – $1,100. EZ Up Tents, Advertising, Recruiting Costs And Water Bottles.
21. McAuliffe Middle School – $3,500. Physical Education Equipment For Track Program.
22. Naples Bayside Academy – $1,700. Physical Education Program Costs For School, Equipment And “T” Shirts.
23. McGaugh Elementary School (“Project Seek”) – $4,700. Physical Education Equipment.
24. Save Our Beach – $4,100. Supplies To Assist With Ongoing Beach Cleanup Activities.
25. Seal Beach Girl Scouts Unit # 1. – $350. Cover Costs Of Annual “Kick-Off” Scout Recruitment Party.
26. City Of Seal Beach Junior Lifeguard Program – $3,100. Scholarships For 2010 Summer Program.
27. Seal Beach Playgroup – $900. Play Equipment.
28. Seal Beach Pony Baseball & Softball Organization – $8,400. Releveling Of Fields, All Star Uniforms, New Backstop, Training Equipment And Portable Fences.
29. City Of Seal Beach Police Department – $5,350. Police Department Explorer Post # 1041 Competition Fees.
30. Special Olympics North Coast – $1,500.
To Cover Program Costs.
31. United Water Polo Club – $900. Swim Caps.
32. January 7, 2010 Early Grant Awarded To The Seal Beach Play Group – $1,000. Replacement Of Equipment.
