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THE PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE Debby Carey, 630-995-0332, pgijoy@outlook.com

It is hard to believe that it is September already. I hope you all enjoyed your summer. Those of
you returning this month have probably noticed the new houses under construction in the
Isles. Each of these homes represents the opportunity to make someone feel welcome.
Inviting them to stop in and see what we are all about is a great way to help them get
acquainted with our community.
As we grow, we continue to rely upon our front desk volunteers. It is one of the best ways to
learn about the Association and meet new people. No experience is required; we provide all
the training you will need. There are many other opportunities. In December, we will be looking
for volunteers to assist with the decorating of our tree and the facility. The Lamplighter
volunteers help decorate the rim canal for our great PGICA Saturday Before Christmas Eve
Boat Parade. Most opportunities require very little time, but all are essential to the continuing
Debby Carey success of the PGICA. If you want to help, contact Dee Hall in the office. Start your new
season back in the Isles with a volunteer job.
As you know by now, our beloved Ray Rose died this summer. Later in this issue, you will find more about Ray and his
role in the Association. But here I want to bring you up to date on one of Ray’s major contributions, mailing The
Commentator. Thanks to Ray’s leadership and efforts over the years, The Commentator usually arrived on the first day
of the month. When Ray died, it became necessary for us to make changes in the handling and mailing process. We are
trying to make the necessary adjustments to the processes so that we can get our issues to the handlers early enough
to get it out in the same timeframe. We ask your patience as we work through this. We greatly appreciate the efforts of
our writers, editors, photographers, publication staff and the group that assists with the collating and tabbing to make
these adjustments. We would be at a tremendous disadvantage without the efforts of our entire team. We may have to
ask for additional help in some of these areas, so watch your email blasts for notifications to learn how you can help.

I send a special thank you to our members that brought their flags in for proper disposal. They were delivered and will be
disposed of appropriately. We will continue to be a drop off for worn out flags as long as there is a need. Let’s keep our
flags flying and in good shape.

Note: Be sure to check out our new and improved website. Our Webmaster, Betty Cochran, has done a fantastic job. It
is now mobile device friendly, as well.

PGICA Board Members…

President Debby Carey Education Carol Duncan
President Elect Aaron Wagner Government Relations TBD
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

PGICA Mission Statement
“To enhance the quality of life in Punta Gorda Isles as a vibrant and
unique waterfront community.”

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