Meeting Type: BCC Regular Meeting
Meeting Date: 11/3/2026
Item Status: New
From: Commissioner James E. Ball, District 1
Submitted by: Barbara Pate, Commission Executive Assistant
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ITEM TITLE
Title
Proclamation - Nonprofit Awareness Month - November 2026
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
Adopt a Proclamation proclaiming the month of November 2026 as Nonprofit Awareness Month in Baldwin County, Alabama.
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Background: November is recognized as National Nonprofit Awareness Month. The South Alabama Coalition of Nonprofits, which represents 65 nonprofit organizations in our region, will be recognized throughout the month for their dedicated staff, volunteers, donors, community partners and advocates whose commitment and generosity make a difference in Baldwin County, Alabama.
The following nonprofits and representatives will be in attendance to accept the Proclamation:
AltaPointe Health - Robin Riggins
Lee Charities - Mitchell Lee/Penny Hugley
Baldwin County Child Advocacy Center - Niki Whitaker
Feeding The Gulf Coast - Holly Wheeler
United Way Baldwin - Christopher Lugo
Big Brothers and Big Sisters - Gayle Croft
Previous Commission action/date: N/A
FINANCIAL IMPACT
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If this is not a budgeted expenditure, does the recommendation create a need for funding? N/A
LEGAL IMPACT
Is legal review necessary for this staff recommendation and related documents?
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ADVERTISING REQUIREMENTS
Is advertising required for this recommendation? N/A
If the proof of publication affidavit is not attached, list the reason: N/A
FOLLOW UP IMPLEMENTATION
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Individual(s) responsible for follow up: Administration - Print Proclamation, obtain signatures prior to the meeting, seal, and place in presentation binder. Print large print version also.
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