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Council proclaims January National Mentoring Month; city presents holiday-decor contest awards

2472740 · January 21, 2025

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Summary

Council member Katie Moulton read a proclamation recognizing January as National Mentoring Month and Big Brothers Big Sisters staff introduced fundraising and volunteer options; the city also presented awards for its Home for the Holidays lighting contest.

The Eureka City Council issued a proclamation recognizing January 2025 as National Mentoring Month and heard from Big Brothers Big Sisters of the North Coast during the Jan. 21 meeting.

Council member Katie Moulton read the proclamation noting Big Brothers Big Sisters' local work and citing research on mentoring outcomes. Frankie Garcia, introduced as the organization's office and events coordinator, spoke about the group's upcoming "Bowl for Kids' Sake" fundraiser (this year's theme "fungi bowl") and offered contact information: office@ncbbbs.org and (707) 445-4871.

The council also presented the Home for the Holidays lighting contest awards. Project manager West announced winners: Mayor's Choice at 1511 D Street (Joseph Salyer), Second Place 1204 N Street (Eric Ross Losnick) and First Place 2726 P Street (Leon Chalmers). Leon Chalmers accepted the first-place award and told the council he is a retired Navy veteran who "put something out every day" to build his display.

Ending: The proclamation and awards are ceremonial recognitions; no regulatory action was taken. The Big Brothers Big Sisters representative encouraged community volunteerism and distributed event flyers at the meeting.