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THE PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE Aaron Wagner, 941-916-9470, aw1536@hotmail.com

If you are new to the Association or to the area, you may not be aware of the Sarasota
Community Foundation’s effort to assist over 625 nonprofits throughout the area to raise much
needed non-restricted funds. They do it through a 24-hour online Giving Challenge. There are
very strict rules in order to qualify for participation. We have the opportunity to participate again
this year in the "Giving Challenge," along with our partners the PGI Green Thumbs and the
Punta Gorda Mural Society.

Your tax-deductible donation can be made online from noon May 1 until noon May 2. There are
several ways that one can donate: call the office ahead of time and your information will be held
in a secure location until the Challenge begins, fill out a pledge card and send it to the office, go
online during the Challenge (we will provide the link the morning of the Challenge), or stop by
Aaron Wagner the PGICA office between noon and 8 p.m. May 1, or 9 a.m. to noon May 2. Only those
donations made by credit card will be matched.

Thank you for your generosity in the last two Challenges. We were able to use the Challenge funds for the televisions
you see around the building, the four computers in the office, the folding doors that allow flexible classrooms, functions,
the lighting and stage in the auditorium, the commercial refrigerator and the flooring in rooms 4 and 5. We are just
beginning the much anticipated renovation of the kitchen.

This year the association will use the funds raised for some of these projects:

1. Security cameras in and around the building. Ours are outdated and need to be replaced at a cost of $15,000.

2. Carpeting in the auditorium needs to be replaced at a cost of $20,000.

3. An overhead projector in the auditorium will cost $4,000.

4. Many of the tables used in the auditorium need to be replaced at a cost of $3,500.

Please consider donating to the PGI Civic Association and to the other non-profit partners. Your donation will go a long
way towards helping us keep our organization functioning at our best.

Watch your email for information on the May 1 party at the Civic Association.

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

SUNSHINE LADY

Adeline Seakwood
575.0906 or
adherb@comcast.net

Call Adeline if you know of
anyone who is ill, has lost a
loved one, or is just in need of a
word of encouragement.

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