VOL. 35 NO. 10
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OCTOBER 2025
PGA POA Communications Corner Submitted by Gail Coppage, PGA POA Communications Committee We l c o m e O c t o b e r ! We l c o m e t o P u m p k i n Spice and everything nice! Welcome to cooler weather, sweaters and pumpkins! Wait, what? Yes, pumpkin spice will be overwhelming us shortly in South Florida along with (somewhat) cooler weather, sweaters for the air-conditioning and lots of umbrellas and raincoats for potential daily stormy weather. The beginning of fall is also a lovely time to enjoy PGA National and Palm Beach Gardens. Serving Up A Serve Speaking of that time of year, this is also the perfect time to consider serving on a local board or committee. There are several nonprofit entities who do amazing work in our area! Maybe this is the time to consider offering your time in an active role for an area nonprofit. It is very easy to research potential nonprofits. To research nonprofits in Palm Beach County, use online platforms like GuideStar and Great Nonprofits for data and reviews, or visit local resources such as Nonprofits First, the Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties, and the local area Chamber of Commerce. You
can also find listings and information at Volunteer Match or use the Florida Department of Agriculture’s “Check a Charity” tool for verification. Your friends and neighbors may also be involved so ask others for their suggestions. The local nonprofits work diligently to support many diverse populations, and many boards and committees are looking for supportive volunteers! POA Board Service And Opportunity This is also a good opportunity to consider running for a seat on the PGA National POA Board of Governors. The POA Board meets the fourth Monday of the month at the PGA National POA Office on 7100 Fairway Drive, Palm Beach Gardens. There are nine members of the PGA POA Board of Governors with staggered terms (four board members are elected one year and five board members are elected the following year) with each elected POA Board member serving a two-year term. In early 2026, five members will be elected. The nominating committee will post the “Seeking Candidates” notice in a separate space in this newsletter. It is suggested that candidates have lived in PGA National for two years and have some HOA/Condo Board experience. If interested, please contact the POA office at (561) 627-2800 to learn more about the process, timing and next steps. While in office, board members also serve on several committees under the POA Board. The nominating committee will interview all interested applicants. If you are selected to run for office, your name will appear with other candidates on the election and ballot documentation mailed to all PGA
National homeowners prior to the Annual Meeting. The Annual Meeting is scheduled Feb. 18, 2026, at the PGA National Resort. The deadline for providing candidate information is Monday, Nov. 3, 2025. Thank you for your consideration! POA Committee Monthly Meetings The POA Board Committee tab can be found on the POA Board website together with a list of monthly meetings at https://pga-poa.com/poa-board/. Committees meeting monthly include Architectural Review, Finance, Lakes, Long-Range Planning, Maintenance and Security. Please also consider attending a future POA committee meeting. Reminder: POA Board meetings are the fourth Monday of each month beginning at 3 p.m., at the POA Offices at 7100 Fairway Drive, Suite 29. Each year the POA Board determines new members for each committee, both from the POA Board and the community. Please check our notices in the future about this topic if you are interested. We would also love to see you at our meetings! Here’s to a new fall season at PGA National! Thank you to Lang Management for their oversight of the PGA POA, and all property managers, HOA/Condo Presidents and Board members, landscapers, pool maintenance, Improvement District staff and workers, and other contractors who work diligently to keep PGA National a sparkling example of a beautiful, gated resident community in South Florida! We couldn’t do it without all of you!
Commissioner’s Update Every Dog’s Day: From Shelter Shadows To Forever Homes By Mayor Maria G. Marino Palm Beach County is home to thousands of loving pets, and at Palm Beach County Animal Care and Control (PBCACC), the mission is simple yet profound: protecting and advocating for companion animals while supporting the people who care for them. Since opening its doors in 1969, PBCACC, a Division of Public Safety, has been the only open admission shelter in our county, accepting every animal in need, from dogs and cats to livestock and pocket pets. As part of Palm Beach
County Government, our shelter provides services ranging from pet adoptions and animal rescue to microchipping, rabies vaccinations, and even disaster shelters for pets and their families. This August, I was honored to debut a new initiative in partnership with PBCACC: Doggie Day Out – Ambassador Edition. This program expands on the beloved Doggie Day Out initiative, originally developed by volunteers, which invites county residents to host an adoptable dog for a day of fun, giving them a much-needed break from the shelter and increasing their visibility to potential adopters. With the “Office Edition,” local workplaces can welcome a furry visitor for the day, turning ordinary office hours into moments filled with joy, laughter, and team bonding, all while helping a shelter dog find a forever home. The Ambassador Edition takes the concept one step further. Each commissioner on the Palm Beach County Board of County Commissioners has the opportunity to host an adoptable dog in their office, sometimes even during a commission meeting. These dogs, wearing their bright “Adopt Me” vests or leashes, become true ambassadors for all the wonderful animals waiting at our shelter. On Aug. 19, District 1 proudly hosted the very first Doggie Ambassador: Tito, an 8-year-old mixed-breed dog who had been surrendered to the shelter following his owners’ divorce. Like so many of our adoptable pets, Tito had been overlooked simply because of his age and size. When we featured
him at the Aug. 19 Board of County Commissioners meeting, his gentle spirit and warm personality quickly won everyone over. His day as a Doggie Ambassador ended in the best possible way, with adoption into a loving forever home. The family who adopted Tito first saw him featured on social media and during the BCC meeting, where his calm and affectionate nature shone through. Tito’s story is proof that every shelter pet has the potential to change a life if only given the chance to be seen. Programs like Doggie Day Out don’t just benefit the animals, they strengthen our community. Each outing helps reduce kennel stress, highlights the individuality of our pets, and provides team-building opportunities for residents and workplaces alike. For dogs, it is a chance to experience new surroundings and showcase their true personalities. For people, it is a reminder of the unconditional love that shelter pets have to give. I encourage every office, resident, and commissioner to consider participating, whether by hosting a Doggie Day Out guest, volunteering, or adopting. The more exposure we provide, the more lives we save. Together, we can ensure that dogs like Tito not only leave the shelter but find a home where they can thrive. For more information about PBCACC, please visit https:// discover.pbcgov.org/publicsafety/animalcare or call (561) 233-1200.