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 Joanne and Richard Collins, Editors |
January 2015
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Happy New Year!
Message from TEAM CEO
As I reflect on 2014 and look forward to 2015, I am filled with gratitude for you, TEAM volunteers who accomplish so much for our town. You are the engine that drives it all!
Do you know that besides the retired professionals who make up our committees that we have many young volunteers who fit our projects in after work and between family obligations? There are many snowbirds, too, who make time to help us when they are in town. There are also high school students who give us a hand. The reason that TEAM can do all of this year after year and remain an "all-volunteer" organization is because we also have an amazing team of office and financial management volunteers behind the scenes. They, too, give generously with their time and are unsung heroes of the more visible community work that we do.
Don't miss our annual meeting on Thursday evening, January 29. See the article below for more information. Hope to see you there!
Nancy Johnson
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Annual Meeting, January 29, 7 p.m., PGICA
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The evening will begin with a mixer and light refreshments at 7 p.m. Those in attendance will have an opportunity to socialize and learn more about ways they can assist TEAM in efforts to make the greater Punta Gorda area a wonderful place to live, work and play. The
formal program, hosted by PG Chamber President John Wright, begins at 7:30 p.m. with an exciting slide presentation recognizing the accomplishments of TEAM volunteers.
Keynote speakers for the evening include newly elected Punta Gorda Mayor, Carolyn Freeland and Charlotte County Director of Economic Development, Tom Patton.Their session will be an interactive one featuring the use of technology which allows for audience members to express their views in real time with results immediately available to all in attendance. The discussion and interchange promises to be lively and informative.
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Pedal and Play in Paradise
SATURDAY, MARCH 28, 2015
Mark your calendar for Punta Gorda's
Fun Bicycle Tour
There are rides for ALL skill levels. Choose from 10-, 15-, 30- or 62-mile morning rides
AND/OR
Join the afternoon City Manager's History Tour around the city.
IT'S A PARTY!
 BRING YOUR FRIENDS!
Registration now OPEN. Visit our website:
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Community Gardens News
 We have a new co-chair for Community Gardens, Carol Moore. Carol is an experienced TEAM volunteer and tied into the gardening community. Welcome Aboard!
The committee is currently seeking a new site for the next garden. We are working with the city and community partners to identify a great spot. Stay tuned!
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Beautification Committee
The Beautification committee replaced the flowers in the bicycle planters with holiday plants. Suzanne McCormick and her TEAM will begin the Old Courthouse landscaping after the first of the year. Thanks for brightening up our town!
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Golf Outing
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It's not too early to sign up for TEAM Punta Gorda's 10th Annual Golf Tournament and there is a bonus if you do it before January 15. You'll get a $10 discount on your entry fee!
The tournament will take place on Saturday, March 21, at St. Andrews South Golf Club in Punta Gorda which has hosted the tournament throughout its 10-year run. It'll be a day of great golf with great prizes in support of a great organization. Revenue from this event supports a significant portion of our all-volunteer organization's yearly budget. This year's tournament is dedicated to the memory of its originator, Judy Brentano, former TEAM CEO and COO.
The TEAM Golf Committee is seeking additional volunteers to help with preparing for and staging the event. Volunteers with experience in soliciting donations from local businesses and organizing silent auction and 50/50 raffle items are requested to send email messages to the Golf Committee Chairman, Ed Bouton at [email protected] or to call Ed at 703-599-5401.
You can find out more and sign up by going to www.teampuntagorda.org. Register and pay via credit card online, or download an entry form and send it with your check to TEAM Punta Gorda, 252 W. Marion Ave., Punta Gorda, FL 33950.
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Punta Gorda 2015 GMP Growth
Florida Tax Watch Research puts Punta Gorda in the top 10 predicted 2015 Gross Metropolitan Product Growth (in percent).
According to the non-partisan research group, Florida Tax Watch, "As we begin 2015, Floridians have plenty of reasons to be optimistic about the economy. After a year of solid job growth, declining unemployment, and high consumer confidence, the Florida economy is expected to continue to strengthen in 2015. Florida's real gross state product is projected by the University of Central Florida (UCF) to grow 2.7 percent, with IHS Global Insight estimating 3.7 percent growth, and J.P. Morgan Chase projecting an even higher 4.2 percent. All three reports expect Florida to grow faster than the nation." Punta Gorda placed 10th of communities included in the study. Naples/Marco Island was No. 1. Link to article:
http://floridataxwatch.org/resources/pdf/EconPreview2015.pdf
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 Take Chamber's Survey The Punta Gorda Chamber of Commerce needs your help in providing activities and local business experiences to make Punta Gorda a better place to play and work. They are asking eight quick questions. Please take three minutes to give us your feedback. If you have questions or need help, contact [email protected] Survey is restricted to one submission per computer only. Survey software is a product of SurveyMonkey, which does not use the data gathered for any purpose. The data will be used by us, the Punta Gorda Chamber of Commerce, for this research project only. We are not gathering any communication information, so you will not receive any email or phone calls from either us or SurveyMonkey, as a result of your participation in this survey. To take the survey CLICK HERE THANK YOU for your participation!
The Business Development Council of the Punta Gorda Chamber of Commerce
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Join the TEAM - Help Wanted!
Great Opportunities Available
We are gearing up for a busy time and could use your help. It's a great time to jump in, have fun and Join the TEAM! For more information, contact us at:
HELP WANTED - Currently seeking:
COO/Administrative Leader
Fundraising Co-chairperson
Communications Director/Press Secretary
Maritime Committee Co-chairperson
Board Minutes Recorder
Volunteers who have Quick Books experience to assist CFO with monthly finance tasks
Additionally, all TEAM committees can always use new faces. Those who are unsure where they fit in should contact Sue Carman for more information.
Sue Carman, TEAM Volunteer Coordinator
[email protected]
941-637-8326
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Save These Dates!
Upcoming TEAM Events
The TEAM Annual Meeting will be held at the PGI Civic Association, 2001 Shreve St., Punta Gorda:
Jan. 29, 2015
The TEAM annual Golf Outing will be held
March 21, 2015
Pedal and Play in Paradise annual bicycle event will be held:
March 28, 2015
Over 500 riders of all bicycling skill levels participated in the 2014 Pedal and Play and had a great time! Mark your calendar!
Paint Your Heart Out, Punta Gorda will be held on:
April 11, 2015
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HAPPENINGS ON THE HARBOR!
We invite you to visit the community calendars below for more information about upcoming events.
January 19 - Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Parade, 11 a.m., PG January 23 - Trop Rock music with Jim Morris, 5 - 9 p.m., Fishermen's Village Center Court January 29 - Team Punta Gorda Annual Meeting, 7 p.m., Punta Gorda Isles Civic Association.
January 31 - St Vincent de Paul Walk for the Poor, 9 a.m. registration, 10 a.m. walk begins, Sacred Heart Church, 211 W. Charlotte Avenue, PG
Punta Gorda Chamber of Commerce
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Parting shot...
Thanks Holiday Event Team Volunteers!
Seen at the Charlotte County Chamber of Commerce Christmas Parade were TEAM Punta Gorda volunteers who joined in the festivities! Thanks to all the volunteers who helped us staff the many holiday events we were invited to.
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Thanks to our "year-round" sponsors
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