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September 2009
Dianne Sandler
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SAVE THE DATE November 10, 2009 |
 Our fifth Annual Meeting will take place at 7 p.m. at the Charlotte Harbor Event and Conference Center. We are proud to present Jaime Correa as our guest speaker. Mr. Correa was the lead architect of the Citizens' Master Plan 2005, which has helped the City of Punta Gorda to reshape our downtown area, and beyond, into what we are seeing today.
TEAM Punta Gorda is also having a raffle to help raise funds to continue our work. The first-place prize will be a $3,000 facial rejuvenation donated by Dr. Robert Watine. We are working on obtaining several more prizes.
Look for more information in the next issue of the IMPULSE. |
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 Punta Gorda's Xtreme Makeover
Celebration
August 2009
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| What a great afternoon. We had sun, rain, dignitaries, residents and visitors, and food. TEAM had a booth manned by our ever-ready volunteers and headed by Peggy Jensen. We want to thank Marilyn Brazill, owner of Interiors by Decorating Den, for making our table look so great.
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| American International College |
| Southwest Florida Scholarships |
| Thanks to Tom Kerr and his committee for helping to bring higher education opportunities to Punta Gorda. Details are still being worked out on location, etc.
In addition, American International College will be sponsoring scholarships for residents of Charlotte, Lee and Sarasota counties for students who are applying for admission to the Springfield, Massachusetts campus for the semesters beginning January 2010 and September 2010. |
| The Ultimate Rib Fest |
| TEAM CEO to be one of the judges |
| Nancy Prafke, our TEAM CEO, has been asked to be one of the esteemed judges for the Ultimate Rib Fest being held at Laishley Park on October 3 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is free to the Fest. There will be vendors and music and games.
There is a charge of $1 per rib from each contestant's booth. In addition to the celebrity judges' award, there will be a People's Choice winner.
Also being held that day is the Charlotte Harbor Challenge with teams of three anglers per boat competing for a $12,500 prize for catching snapper, redfish and trout. |
| Did you know..... |
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| ...that TEAM Punta Gorda has been selected as a finalist for the Punta Gorda Chamber of Commerce 2009 Business-of-the-Year Award in the non-profit category?
...that Florida Monthly Magazine, September issue, lists the Peace River/Myakka River as the best river for canoeing? They also list Visani: The Comedy Zone in Port Charlotte as the best comedy venue.
...that the Government Relations Committee of TEAM Punta Gorda is looking for additional participants within their committee? If you have an interest in working with the county and city agencies, you will enjoy working with our dedicated members. Contact Audrey Seay, Chair of this Committee, at 627-1849 for more information.
...that the History Park at the corner of Shreve and Henry streets is looking for volunteers to help with gardening around the park? If you are interested, please contact Peggy Jensen at 979-2996.
...that the Free Bicycle Loaner Program in Punta Gorda has received its first donation from Les Howard, Broker Associate of Keller Williams? For a $250 donation, a bicycle, helmet, basket and other related items can be purchased. These bicycles will be located around town for visitors to use while enjoying their day shopping and eating.
...that the Florida Watercolor Society is holding their 38th Annual Florida Watercolor Exhibition at the Visual Arts Center on Maud Street beginning September 8 through October 27.
...that TEAM's annual golf tournament and bicycle tour committees are already forming to plan the 2010 events? If you would like to join in on the fun, please call the office or email team@teampuntagorda.org.
...that TEAM is forming a new fundraising committee that will help to make our events more profitable? If you would like to bring your ideas to this committee, please call or email the office. | |
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