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PGA POA Communication Corner

Submitted by Gail Coppage, New Barcode Anyone? and detail. It also makes sense to read all the protection
PGA POA Communications If you are a new owner, remember that one item you detail at least once (prior to a storm on the way) so that
Committee will need right away from the PGA POA is a barcode for you are familiar with what needs to be done to be ready
Happy Fall! Here’s to the your car to gain access to PGA National. Although access for a storm. If you are a single-family homeowner who
aroma of pumpkin spice: in to PGA National is available during the day, access is not has responsibility to handle your own landscaping/
coffee, beer, bread, muffins, available after 9 p.m. without being stopped by security at tree trimming, please make sure to check outside your
pastry and candles; falling each of the entrance gates. If you are a new owner and you home now for any dead landscaping, trees that may need
leaves; cooler weather and need to purchase a barcode for your vehicle, please stop pruning, etc. If you are a condo owner with an outside
the need for sweaters. Oh! by the PGA POA offices between the hours of 8:30 a.m. to patio area, please make sure that outside plants, table,
No, that’s not right. No 4:30 p.m. to provide a copy of your license and registration chairs, etc. can be moved quickly indoors if needed. It is
falling leaves, and still a bit and pay $15. PGA POA office staff will call you when your always great to have a plan, and if you do not plan to be
early for the cooler weather barcode is ready, usually within 24 hours. The process is here in October, please plan to have a local connection
and need for sweaters (except for air conditioning). But easy! Once hearing back from POA staff, drive your car to available who can help you to prepare your home or condo
Fall is in the air, even in South Florida! the front entrance of the POA office at 7100 Fairway Drive, in the event of a storm on the way. Thank you for your
New Homeowner Suite 29; call the POA office to let them know you are out involvement and engagement as a PGA National owner.
Are you a new homeowner/condo owner in PGA front, and a staff member will come out to affix the new Car Safety And Protection
National? If this is your first Fall living in PGA National, barcode to your car. Barcodes are not affixed during the While PGA National is a beautifully maintained and
welcome to our beautiful community! You may not have rain. This process remains the same if you have purchased monitored gated community, residents still need to remain
read all the declarations and rules of PGA National a new car and/or leasing a new car and need to request a responsible about car safety and protection. Please do not
before your closing, but it always makes sense to read new barcode. The POA staff is very helpful! get lulled into a false sense of security, even here in PGA
the rules and regulations as a new owner. You can also Counting The Days National. Some great tips:
find all necessary guidance on the PGA Property Owner’s Hurricane season ends November 30. Even though 1. When you leave your vehicle, lock your doors and roll
Association (POA) website: www.pga-poa.com. If you it may seem a little bit cooler and quieter, the weather up the windows, even if you will “only be away for a minute.”
have a question, please do not hesitate to call the PGA POA can turn quickly. It is very important to be prepared and Do not leave your car running in the driveway or parking lot.
Office at (561) 627-2800. Staff is wonderfully helpful, and remain current on weather patterns and weather updates.
they will guide you with a response to your questions. The PGA POA website offers great hurricane information PGA POA Communication Corner on page 2
Commissioner’s Update

Civic engagement is a broader concept that encompasses
Advocacy And Civic any activity that allows citizens to be involved in public their concerns, and organized protests. In a matter of
days, thousands of residents had signed petitions and
Engagement In Government life. This ranges from voting and participating in town coordinated protests. As a result, the outcry attracted
halls to volunteering and joining community boards. attention from officials across the state, including Florida
By Vice Mayor Civic engagement emphasizes collective action to address Cabinet members, U.S. Congress representatives, and state
Maria G. Marino societal issues and fosters a shared responsibility between senators. These leaders called for increased transparency
Advocacy and citizens and their government. and urged FDEP to withdraw the proposal.
civic engagement are A recent example of effective advocacy and civic As Vice Mayor of Palm Beach County and a member of
fundamental to a healthy engagement occurred in Palm Beach County when the the Loxahatchee River Management Coordinating Council,
democracy. These practices Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) I was acutely aware of the proposed plan’s potential impact
allow citizens to influence unveiled its 2024/25 Great Outdoors Initiative. This on the Loxahatchee River, a designated National Wild and
government policies, hold initiative is aimed to increase public access, recreation and Scenic River. Protection of water quality and lands has been
officials accountable, lodging at Florida state parks. However, the proposal to
and actively shape the amend the Unit Management Plan of Jonathan Dickinson Commissioner’s Update on page 2
decisions that impact their State Park (JDSP) to develop
communities. When citizens environmentally sensitive
and organizations engage, they can drive government lands into a golf course
responsiveness, transparency, and effectiveness. sparked wide concern.
Advocacy refers to the efforts of individuals, groups, or Local residents,
organizations to influence public policy and government outraged by the potential
decisions. These efforts can take various forms, such as environmental damage,
lobbying, public campaigns, and grassroots mobilization. quickly mobilized. They
It often involves educating decision-makers and the reached out to elected
public on specific issues, persuading them to adopt certain officials at the local, state,
policies or actions. and federal levels, voiced