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TEAM Punta Gorda
June 2012 Judy Brentano & Bill Welsch, Editors |
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| TEAM CEO RECEIVES "JOANIE AWARD" | |
CONGRATS TO NANCY PRAFKE!
 | | Nancy Prafke and Gini Pender |
At a ceremony conducted on June 8 at the Cultural Center of Charlotte County, TEAM Punta Gorda CEO Nancy Prafke was recognized with the "Joanie Award" for her volunteer efforts on behalf of the community. The "Joanie Award" was established by the Cultural Center in the memory of Joan Reinhard who was involved in numerous local charities. She passed away in 2011. The award is named in her honor and is intended to recognize those who volunteer their efforts to enhance the community. TEAM volunteer Gini Pender nominated Nancy for the award. | |
"Nancy's unending energy as CEO for TEAM Punta Gorda is seen in her approach to her duties with a positive outlook and proactively working to obtain results," said TEAM Punta Gorda President Claire Phelen. "Nancy deserves this award for the years of volunteering she has given to this great organization." |
| MOTE PUNTA GORDA PRESENCE MOVING FORWARD | |
ACTIONS TAKING PLACE ON SEVERAL FRONTS... | |
The project to bring Mote Aquarium to Punta Gorda is moving ahead on various fronts.
Signatures are still being collected for petitions in an effort to demonstrate community support for the proposed project. The Mote is working to bring two full-time scientists to Punta Gorda for the purpose of conducting research on our vast natural resources. Education programs, which will be available to the community, will begin in the Fall of 2012 and architect firms are being interviewed for the design phase of the facility in downtown Punta Gorda.
Stay tuned! |
| WELCOME NEW PUNTA GORDA CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS | | NOVEMBER ELECTION RESULTS ARRIVE EARLY | |
 Congratulations are in order for candidates who have qualified for the November 2012 City election. As there is only one candidate per district, no election will be necessary. Candidates who have qualified are Kim Nickelson-Devine in Council District 1, Rachel B. Keesling in Council District 2 and Thomas Cavanaugh in Council District 4. Newly elected Councilmembers will be sworn in on November 7, 2012. Congratulations to all!
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| PG COUNCIL ADOPTS NEW MISSION STATEMENT | 
The Punta Gorda City Council recently adopted a new mission statement for the city: | |
To enhance Punta Gorda's identity as a vibrant waterfront community, unique in character and history, and one of the most desirable places to live, work and visit.
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| OUTDOOR FLEA MARKET - PG HISTORIC TRAIN DEPOT | | SATURDAY, JUNE 16 - 8:30 AM TO 2 PM | |
The Punta Gorda Historic Train Depot Antique & Collectibles Mall is having an Outdoor Flea Market on Saturday, June 16 from 8:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Come SELL or SHOP on the Freight Dock at 1009 Taylor Road and Carmalita Street. Call 941-639-6774 for more information.
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| VETERANS PARK ENHANCEMENTS PLANNED | | PLANS FOR VET'S PARK AT LAISHLEY GAINING MOMENTUM |
 | | Rendering of proposed Veterans Park fountain |
Interest in physical enhancements to the Veterans Park is gaining momentum ... especially now that we have the rendering of what the proposed fountain is to look like! Special thanks to Exotic Pools by Janeen and Weiler Engineering for designing what will be an inspiring addition to the Park. Partnering with us in this endeavor will be the Charlotte County Veterans Council, the Punta Gorda Kiwanis and the Punta Gorda Chamber of Commerce. Letters intended to seek donations to fund this project will be mailed soon to persons and businesses interested in having the fountain become a reality.
For more information, please contact: scm619@embarqmail.com or adairmwa@embarqmail.com |
| TEAM RECEIVES DAR COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD | |
CEREMONY RECOGNIZES TEAM PG EFFORTS | |
The Charlotte Bay Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution awarded TEAM Punta Gorda with a community service award at the organization's annual awards luncheon on May 10. The award "...recognizes residents from all walks of life for voluntary achievements in cultural, educational, humanitarian, patriotic, historical and citizenship endeavours." TEAM was lauded for its diverse array of projects including Artisans' Atelier, community gardens, architecture, beautification, higher education as well as pedestrian-friendly intiatives such as the bicycle loaner program.
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Nancy Prafke (second from left), CEO of TEAM Punta Gorda, displays the Community Service Award presented to TEAM by the Daughters of the American Revolution at a recent awards ceremony. Also shown from left to right are Rebecca Diemer, TEAM volunteer; Diana Dulkiewicz, Regent of the DAR; Sidney Tatom, DAR Community Service Chairwoman; TEAM Board President Claire Phelen and TEAM volunteer Gini Pender. |
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| CELEBRATE INDEPENDENCE DAY AT FISHERMEN'S VILLAGE! | | WEDNESDAY, JULY 4 FEATURES "FREEDOM SWIM" AND MUCH MORE | |
 Fishermen's Village will host their annual 4th of July Celebration.  Admission and parking are free and the public is cordially invited to attend.
Family friendly activities from 12 Noon-4 pm include "Metamasque" face painting and Big Brothers/Big Sisters children games.
The annual 4th of July Freedom Swim starts on the north side of the southbound US 41 bridge and ends at Harpoon Harry's in Fishermen's Village. Swim Start time: 2:00 pm. It is recommended participants be at the starting point no later than 1:30 p.m. The Green Hibiscus Trolley will provide transportation between Fishermen's Village and the Swim starting point beginning at 12 Noon.
Live music will be presented on the Village Center Stage featuring the "Jim Morris Trio" performing Trop Rock Music from 11am-3 pm and "Mercy" from 5-9 pm. Viewing of the annual July 4th fireworks display over Charlotte Harbor begins at 9 pm.
Call (941) 639-8721 for more information or click on www.fishville.com. |
| WHEELS AND WINGS! | | PEACE RIVER RIDERS BICYCLE CLUB EVENT JULY 7 | |
A great bicycle ride in Punta Gorda is coming soon! Register now for the Wheels and Wings ride on July 7, offered by the Peace River Riders Bicycle Club. Four rides including a 10-mile gentlemen's race, a 25 mph radar speed trap, a dozen wings, two cold beers and other beverages, and watching the Tour de France on the big screen at Beef 'O' Brady's make for a great day! For more information and to register go to http://www.peaceriverridersbicycleclub.com/
Limited to 200 participants. |
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TAKE THE QUIZ... | | CAN YOU IDENTIFY WHAT THE FOLLOWING PROJECTS HAVE IN COMMON? | |
 **Beautiful palms on the grounds of the Event Center
**Florida-friendly plants along Marion Avenue
**Plants around "Welcome to Punta Gorda" signs
**Trees at the interactive fountain in Laishley Park
**Lovely plants in the front of the historic train museum
**Pavers and landscaping at Herald Court in downtown PG
YOU GUESSED IT!
All of these projects, and many others, were made possible through the generosity of people who purchase TEAM Punta Gorda pavers. For the modest cost of $100 for one paver, $250 for three pavers and $400 for five pavers, you are not only helping TEAM with our beautification projects, your paver(s) - inscribed as you wish - are a lasting and permanent memento.
To order your paver, click on Paver or call the TEAM offices at 941-637-8326.
Thanks in advance for your support of TEAM's efforts to make Punta Gorda a better place to live, play and work.
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| NEW ARTIST AT THE ATELIER | STOP AND VISIT!
by Jerry Presseler, PG Downtown Merchants Association | |
 We have a new artist at the Artisans' Atelier at the Herald Court Centre in downtown Punta Gorda!
Clare Harvey is proficient in a variety of media including oils and acrylics, commissioned portraits, homes, pets, murals and plein air scenes.
Please come by and meet Clare and the other artists at the Atelier!
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| TEAM ARCHIVES | |
DID YOU KNOW... | |
 ...that TEAM maintains archives of the following information at TEAM's website:
**Past issues of our e-newsletter, TEAM Talk
**TEAM CEO Nancy Prafke's special monthly articles in the
Charlotte Sun which highlight a range of important issues
**News clippings from the past describing TEAM's projects and
results
You can view this information by clicking on the "News" drop-down menu at the TEAM website: TEAM |
| TEAM COMMUNITY GARDEN ASSISTING SIMILAR PROJECTS | |
COMMUNITY GARDEN UPDATE
by Mike Stevens, TEAM PG Community Garden Committee Chair |  Representatives from the TEAM PG Community Garden Committee have been meeting with volunteers from TEAM Port Charlotte to provide consultation for a new community garden to be built at the Community Services building on Gibralter in Port Charlotte. Preliminary plans have been drawn and are awaiting approval. If all goes as planned ground-breaking would take place in mid-July. In other news, Punta Gorda Chief Planner Joan LeBeau is developing a community garden site map. The map will identify potential right-of-way locations where future community gardens may be located. |
| HAPPENIN'S ON THE HARBOR | |
|  June 16: Outdoor Flea Market, Punta Gorda Historic Train Depot, 1009 Carmalita, Punta Gorda. Call 941-639-6774 for more info. June 15-17: Dads Cruise for Free for Father's Day on King Fisher Fleet. Located at Fishermen's Village. A variety of cruises each day. 941-639-0969. June 21: Downtown Punta Gorda Gallery Walk, 5-8 pm. For more information, visit http://www.pgdowntownmerchants.com June 22: Free Jim Morris concert, 8-10 p.m., Harborwalk Scoops and Bites, 150 Laishley Court. For more information, call 941-505-8880. July 4: Fourth of July Celebration and Freedom Swim at Fishermen's Village. Swimmer's arrive at Harpoon Harry's. Live entertainment throughout the day. For more information, call 941-639-8721. July 4: Celebrate American Spirit, Charlotte Symphony Orchestra's Pop Series, 6 p.m. Charlotte Harbor Event & Conference Center, Punta Gorda. For more information, call 941-205-9743. July 13-15: 43rd Annual "Christmas In July" Bazaar, Cultural Center of Charlotte County, 2280 Aaron St., Port Charlotte. For more information, call 941-625-4175. July 27 -29: Pirates Fest @ Fishermen's Village. Live entertainment, food, drinks and plenty of pirates! For more information visit http://www.fishermensvillagepiratefest.com/ or call 941-575-3067. Save the Dates October 29: TEAM Punta Gorda Annual Meeting. Punta Gorda Civic Association. November 24: Latin Fest presented by the Punta Gorda Chamber of Commerce featuring Jose Feliciano. Edison College. Tickets start at $55. Available online at www.puntagorda-chamber.com December 7: City of Punta Gorda 125th Anniversary. Council would like your ideas on how to commemorate it. Send to City Manager Howard Kunik at hkunik@pgorda.us December 15: Fifth Annual Mistletoe Ball benefiting Charlotte County Homeless Coalition at the Charlotte Harbor Event & Conference Center. Contact Rex Koch 941-637-0544 for more information. February 16: Annual Wine & Jazz Festival featuring Sergio Mendez, Richard Elliott, Rick Braun and Mindi Abair. Special event on Sunday with Mindi Abair! Visit Punta Gorda Chamber of Commerce for tickets and details www.puntagorda-chamber.com |
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