Community Engagement Committee

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT COMMITTEE AGENDA COMMISSION CONFERENCE ROOM 4243 REMEMBRANCE RD. NW. TUESDAY, MARCH 3, 2026 5:30 PM Call Meeting to Order - Record Attendance 1. Committee members: Jena Wilmers, Nick Erickson, Bethany Stover, Roxanne Dechaine, Carla Hendon, Julie Wilson, Nicole DiDonato Absent: Erin Gregones Discussion Items 1. Approval of Previous Minutes: C Hendon approved. B Stover seconded 2. Safety Town: J Wilmer sent out the sponsorship form Fire Marshall Kevin Degroot secured the safety trailer Safe Kids will provide helmets and do helmet checks C Hendon says Meijer will provide the bikes J Wilson still needs to ask Freewheelers about assisting with bike fitting N DiDonato waiting to hear back from KHPS to rent Zinser Online registration goes live March 17 Set up waiting list 3. Mayor's 3rd Grade Reading Initiative: Book are ordered through Kent District Library J Wilson will provide Chick-fil-A cards N Erickson provide jump brands Mayor Carey to ask DTE and AT&T to assist with backpacks and packing again this year Adjourn Meeting was moved to Tuesday, April 14 to accomodate Spring Break Page 1 of 5  COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES COMMISSION CONFERENCE ROOM TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2026 5:30 PM Call Meeting to Order - Record Attendance Committee members: Jena Wilmers, Carla Hendon, Roxanne Deschaine, Julie Wilson, Bethany Stover, Nicole DiDonato City Staff: Kevin Degroot Absent: Nick Erickson, Erin Gregones Discussion Items Approval of Previous Minutes - B Stover motioned to approve, C Hendon seconded Safety Town Planning - 1. Have Walker Parks and Rec set up registration. 2. K Degroot to contact Safe Kids and secure safety trailer 3. Contact Riding for Ryan, Life EMS, WZZM meterologist to confirm interest and secure dates Mayor's 3rd Grade Reading Project - N DiDonato to order 158 books from KDL. Other Business - Adjournment - Next Meeting is March 3 (unless noted otherwise) Community Engagement Committee Minutes 2-3-26 Page 1 2 of 1 5 ABOUT SAFETY TOWN Safety Town is a four-day, hands-on safety education program for children ages 5–8, hosted by the City of Walker’s Community Engagement Committee. Held June 22–25 at Zinser Elementary, the program teaches practical safety skills (fire, bike, pedestrian, bus, weather, pet, water, and emergency response) through interactive, real- world activities. We’re looking for community partners to help make this program possible! CITY OF WALKER CONTACT DETAILS SAFETY For questions, reach out to Nicole DiDonato (616) 690-5332 TOWN Page 3 of 5 ndidonato@walker.city JUNE 22-25, 2026 WHY SPONSOR SPONSORSHIP SPONSOR INFO Direct investment in child safety LEVELS BUSINESS/ORGANIZATION NAME and prevention Visible support for Walker families and education GOLD SPONSOR: $2,500+ Partnership with city services, Primary recognition on promotional schools, and community materials, signage during the PRIMARY CONTACT organizations program, and acknowledgment in Support scholarship fund so every city communications child can participate SILVER SPONSOR: $1,500 EMAIL ADDRESS Recognition on select materials and group acknowledgments PHONE MATERIAL SPONSOR: $500 Supports specific safety equipment (t-shirts, bikes, helmets) ADDRESS SCHOLARSHIP SPONSOR: $250 Provides financial assistance for one or more children to attend SPONSOR LEVEL OTHER AMOUNT: ___________________________________ IN-KIND DONATION MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO: Describe item or service: City of Walker Page 4 of 5 _________________________________ Attn: Community Engagement Committee _________________________________ 4243 Remembrance Rd NW Walker, MI 49534  Mayor Carey’s 3rd Grade Reading Initiative 2026 Book Order Books for 158 students 13 9781524888190 Kitten Ninja 13 9781338748970 Inflatables in Bad Air Day 13 9780062947611 My Weird School Graphic Novel: Mr. Corbett... 13 9781974724185 Pokémon: Sword & Shield, Vol. 1 13 9781338672206 Who Would Win?: Ultimate Small Shark 13 9780062947796 13th Street: Battle of the Bad-Breath Bats 13 9781338799613 Awesome Orange Birthday 13 9781339000947 Blue Whale vs. Mosquito (Who Would Win? 13 9780063015388 Jo Jo Makoons: The Used-To-Be Best Friend 14 9780063206915 My Weirdtastic School #1: Miss Banks Pulls 13 9781665953276 The Sweet Shop 14 9781339012278 Waffles Page 5 of 5