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MEMBERSHIP Cindy Morrell, membership@pgica.org

Happy Fourth of July! In some places the Fourth marks the midpoint of
summer vacation. Here in PGI, summer is just starting to sizzle.

Attention New Members…on July 26, PGICA will host a New Member
Reception. Anyone who has joined since our last reception on March 22 or
any member who has never attended a New Member Reception is invited to
attend. PGICA will host a Happy Hour Event from 5-7, Wednesday, July 26.
The clubs and organizations from PGICA will be on hand to entice you to
join their groups. It is a great opportunity to learn about your Civic
Association and make new friends. Call 941-637-1655 to reserve your spot!

Please spread the word about your
association. Did you know that only about one half of the residents of PGI belong
to the association and yet everyone benefits from our hard work? Please share
with your neighbors the information about the clubs and activities you enjoy
because you are a member.

In addition to all of the social benefits offered at PGICA, our organization continues to represent you and your community
in local government. Punta Gorda Isles was established as a “Deed Restricted Community” when it was opened for
sales. Under Florida law, deed restrictions expire 30 years after initial sale unless renewed by the controlling body,
currently the Punta Gorda Isles Civic Association. In 1995, the decision was made not to renew the deed restrictions but
to work with the City to incorporate unique community standards in the City Code. As a result of this decision Punta
Gorda Isles is located in a “Special Residential Overlay District” that contains special land use regulations to preserve
the original values of the Isles in addition to the general city code. This is a much stronger standard since these codes
are enforced by the City and include provisions for the former deed restrictions which have expired in many portions of
the Isles.

Your association continues to actively work with city staff and leadership to maintain our quality of life and to ensure
standards are maintained. Ray Rose is currently the PGICA Board Liaison to City Council and other government
meetings.

We are always happy to welcome new members. The following folks joined in May:

John and Donna Botbyl from Littleton, CO Carolyn Maupin (renewing membership)
Gary and Sharon Brown from Gettysburg, PA George and Sharon Paulikaitis from IL
David Buchanan and Phyllis Williams from Key Largo, FL Joseph and Marlyse Spicer from IN
Miles and Teresa Coady from Oviedo, FL Vernon and Ronda Stensland from Sioux Falls SD
Tony and Patricia Conover from Hanover, PA Timothy and Joanne Sullivan from Ridgefield, CT
Gary and Teresa Kunshier from MN Dale and Jeanmarie Wentzel from Atlanta, GA

PGICA Board Members…

President Debby Carey Education Carol Duncan
President Elect Aaron Wagner Government Relations Ray Rose
President Past Bill Albers Member Activities Frank Easby-Smith
Treasurer Ron Olsen Health, Safety/Welfare Janet Lynn
Secretary Carol Geiger Membership Cindy Morrell
Center Administrator Randy Hall Marketing & Public Relations Barbe Koss
Planning/Development John Miller

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