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PGICA RECOGNITION PROGRAM Ed Zapke, ezapke@comcast.net

Since the year began, I have been urging you to think about those
individuals who have made a difference in our community. It is already July
and before you know it, we will be back in season: fishing, boating, joining
with friends at the PGICA Center to socialize and play, volunteering to help
others, working to make the Isles just a little bit better or reflecting upon how
blessed we are to live in this very special corner of Florida. It is now time to
put in writing what you have been urged to think about for the past five
months. The deadline for nominating someone to be recognized for their
contributions to our community is fast approaching.

Next time you are at the Center, or checking out the PGICA website, while
lounging under a maple tree up north, pick up a nominating form and
complete it immediately. Don’t procrastinate, “out of sight, out of mind.”

Here is what the committee is looking for:
We are looking for people who have gone beyond the basics. What has a person done for the community? Has
the person had a long term impact? Has their contribution made our community a better place to live? Please
note that the contribution may be local (PGI only), City or County wide.

These are the rules for eligibility:
Nominees, living or deceased, must currently be or have been a resident of Punta Gorda Isles. PGICA
membership is not mandatory. Current members of the PGICA Board of Directors are not eligible.

This is what you must do to complete the nominating process:
A brochure, with a nominating form, is available at the PGICA Center on the kiosk or on the website. We urge
you to use the appropriate form. However, you may add further information. The completed form may be mailed,
faxed or dropped off at the Center. Nominations will be accepted until October 2, 2017.

Please act now.

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