MEDIA ADVISORY

Mayor: Jennifer P. Dougherty

CONTACT: Nancy Gregg Poss, Public Information Officer, 301-360-3842

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, September 3, 2003

CITY OF FREDERICK FALL 2003 FREDERICK 101 CITIZENS AWARENESS PROGRAM IS FULL

Frederick, Md. --- The City of Frederick's fall 2003 Frederick 101 Citizen Awareness Program is no longer accepting applications. Frederick 101 is free, five-week citizens awareness program, designed to educate residents about City services and operations, as well as interesting Citywide issues. The program is designed to be an interactive tour through the Frederick community and is led by the City's Chiefs, Directors and interesting community leaders.

Citizens interested in getting involved in their community are encouraged to join a Neighborhood Advisory Council. Information on NAC's can be found on the City's website, www.cityoffrederick.com.

The next Frederick 101 Program will be take place in the spring of 2004. For additional information please contact Vincent Hughes, Chief Operations Officer of Citizens Services, at 301-360-3839.