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JANUARY 2026
PGA POA Communications Corner Submitted by Gail Coppage, PGA POA Communications Committee Happy New Year! Here’s to a wonderful, fun, safe, happy and healthy New Year! Mark Your Calendars For The PGA POA Annual Meeting; Feb. 18, 2026! Calling all PGA National Residents! We want to see you at the Annual Meeting! Save the date for the PGA POA Annual Meeting, scheduled Feb. 18, 2026. The meeting will be held at 6 p.m. at the PGA National Resort. Sign-in begins at 5 p.m. Parking will be available at the resort. Please add the date, time, and place to your calendar. The Annual
Election and Meeting are important and offer residents the opportunity to vote on candidates for the POA Board and learn more about the workings of PGA National. The notice and ballot for the annual meeting will be mailed to you in January. Even if you do not plan to attend the annual meeting, please review the candidate materials and cast your vote. Each vote is important to the future health and vitality of PGA National by electing Board members to the POA Board of Governors. The continued interest and support of each PGA National resident help our community remain lively, engaged and an attractive place to live in Palm Beach Gardens. PGA National New Year’s Resolutions Now is the best time to think about New Year’s resolutions! Here are a few resolutions for consideration for all of us who live within the PGA National community: • Be patient when driving in and outside of PGA National.
• Drive the posted speed limit and stop at all stop signs within PGA National (and on all roads and highways). • Watch out for runners, walkers, bikers, strollers, dog walkers and e-bikes. • Remember to lock the car and remove any packages from the car when parked outside. • Keep an eye out in our own neighborhoods to identify any safety/security issues. • Check on my older neighbor, say hello and see that my older neighbors are okay. • Enjoy the sunshine every day, whether walking, golfing, swimming, tennis, pickleball or just reading outside. • Take an active interest in what is happening within the PGA National community. PGA POA Communications Corner on page 6
PGA POA Annual Meeting And Election The PGA POA Annual Meeting will be held Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 6 p.m. in the PGA Resort Master Ballroom. The meeting notice will be sent in mid-January. At the meeting, five individuals will be elected to serve on the nine-member Board of Governors. Please see the information below and continue to page 2 for each candidate: Keith Ahronheim, Md Arifujjaman, Stephen Berg, Connie Goldberger, Marie Ann Hoenings, James “Jim” Kraus, Vicki Miller, and Alev Yalman
PGA Property Owners Association, Inc. – Candidate Information Board Of Governors Election And Annual Meeting: February 18, 2026
Keith Ahronheim Keith purchased a home in the Patio Homes community in 2006 and became a full-time resident in 2010. He has served on the POA Board since 2018 and has serves on numerous POA committees, including Security, Lakes, Long Range Planning, and Budget committees. In addition, he served on the Patio Homeowners HOA Board for over 10 years and has served as President and Treasurer during that time. He is a graduate of the Stetson University College of Law and holds a BA Economics from Adelphi University, Garden City, NY. Keith has always been involved in community service. He previously served on the City of Palm Beach Gardens Parks and Recreation Advisory Board and on the County of Palm Beach Fair Housing and Equal Employment Advisory Board. His background includes being a guest lecturer for the Executive Leadership Council, Palm Beach State College; Chairman of Homeless Committee for Palm Beach County Affordable Housing Coalition; Executive Committee member of Palm Beach Continuum of Care (Homeless & Housing Alliance of PB County); in House General Counsel for Real Estate Education and Community Housing, Inc. (R.E.A.C.H.) in Palm Beach Gardens and VP for Chase Bank. He was also a volunteer captain for
PGA Men’s Golf Tournament (Honda/Cognizant Classic), Gainsbridge LPGA at Boca Rio Boca and The TimberTech PGA Tour Championship at the Broken Sound Club. Keith feels he would continue to be an asset to the PGA POA Board of Governors and would appreciate the opportunity to continue to provide his experience and expertise to the Board and residents of PGA.
Md Arifujjaman Villas of Glengary Md Arifujjaman, commonly known as Arif, has been a resident of 704 Kintyre Terrace in the Villas of Glengary since 2025, living there with his spouse. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Electrical and Electronics Engineering (B.Sc.) from Khulna University of Engineering and Technology (KUET) in Bangladesh, as well as both a Master of Engineering (M.Eng.) and a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Memorial University of Newfoundland in Canada. Arif is currently a Principal Engineer at NextEra Energy Resources in Juno Beach, Florida. This position builds on his past experience as a researcher and Senior Engineer at Southern California Edison (SCE), a regulated utility in California. Throughout his career, he has consistently focused on power electronics, energy storage, and distributed energy resources to enhance grid performance. His strong commitment to community service complements Arif’s technical expertise. He has held various positions, including
education chair, safety coordinator, mentor, and member of the advisory committee for several organizations. His experience encompasses cross-functional collaboration, advocacy for individuals with disabilities, mentoring students and young professionals, and supporting community and educational initiatives. This dedication to service reflects his character and makes him a valuable asset to any community he engages with. His diverse experiences have equipped him to work effectively with people from various cultures and backgrounds, enhancing his ability to foster collaboration and inclusivity. Arif is eager to bring his skills and experiences to the PGA Property Owners Association (POA) Board of Governors. He prides himself on being respectful, approachable, and a good listener—qualities he believes are essential for this role.
Stephen D. Berg Thurston HOA Stephen D. Berg is 59 years old. He is the Founder and CEO of BrandXads, a recently acquired Digital Agency specializing in performance-based advertising. His 25+ years in building teams and managing workforces, brought a skillset of adapting to changes in both economic and technological environments. The perspective gained kept people employed and led to his valuable experience in applying critical thinking to employees needs while maintaining growth and efficiency. Since 2020, Steve has been a resident of Thurston, he is a father of two adult children and has been married to Penny Berg for 32 years. Volunteering at St. Vincent DePaul allows him the satisfaction of serving our community through donations and personal visits to ones in need. Steve believes that “serving our community is key, and our residents, are most important.” Continued on page 2