MEDIA ADVISORY

Mayor: Jennifer P. Dougherty

CONTACT: Nancy Gregg Poss, Public Information Officer, 301-360-3842
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, May 18, 2004

CITY OF FREDERICK ANNOUNCES SPRING 2004 SESSION OF FREDERICK 101

Frederick, Md. --- The City of Frederick is searching for interested residents to enroll in Frederick 101. Frederick 101 is six-course comprehensive citizens awareness program, designed to educate residents about City services, City operations, and interesting Citywide issues. The program is designed to be an interactive tour through the Frederick community and will be lead by the City's Chiefs and Directors and interesting community leaders.

Frederick 101 will provide you with the following:
Information about your community;
Information on how to get involved and make a difference; and
An opportunity to meet your neighbors and interesting classmates.

Please note the class schedule:

Class 1
Monday
June 7, 2004
City Hall Board Room
7 -9:15 p.m. Welcoming Remarks by Mayor Jennifer P. Dougherty, Board of Aldermen, and
Program Overview
Vincent Hughes-Chief Operations Officer of Citizens Services
Class 2
Wednesday
June 9, 2004
City Hall, Board Room
7 - 9:15 p.m. Heather Price Smith-Chief Legal Services Officer
Roelkey Myers-Director of Recreation

Class 3
Monday
June 14, 2004
Frederick Police Department
7 - 9:15 p.m. Chief Kim Dine-Chief of Police
Richard Griffin-Director of Economic Development
Class 4
Wednesday
June 16, 2004
City Hall, Board Room
7 - 9:15 p.m. John Leisenring-Chief Financial Officer
Paul Lee-Director of Engineering
Class 5
Monday
June 21, 2004
City Hall, Board Room
7 - 9:15 p.m. Chuck Boyd-Director of Planning
Fred Eisenhart-Director of Public Works
Class 6
Wednesday
June 23, 2004
City Hall, Board Room
7 - 10 p.m. Student Presentations

Class 7
Saturday
June 26, 2004
Location to be determined
6 p.m. Graduation

To register please contact Sarah Finefrock, City of Frederick community outreach assistant, at 301-846-2236. Class size is limited to 30 participants. There will be a $15 fee to cover the cost of books and supplies.