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Some really cool Fall pictures
of what we in Florida left behind up North.
POGC
Food Drive
The food drive donations received at our last meeting was a huge success and was very much
appreciared by the Handfulls of Purpose Food Pantry. However they are in great need of baby and toddler items, such
as disposal diapers, wet wipes, formula, baby and toddler clothes. Anything else you may think of would be greatly appreciated.
Lets show them that POGC really cares by bringing those kinds of items to our next meeting.
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2011 Sweetheart Dinner
Dance
February 19,
2011
POGC held its annual Sweetheart Dinner Dance on Saturday February 19, 2011 at the Rotonda Elks
Lodge. It was attended by 62 loyal members and guests which turned out to the best event we have had in a long time.
The Elks kitchen staff provided a meal that was out of this world and the music and entertainment provided by Kim Jenkins
and his lovely wife Ronnie was so well received that many have requested that we have them back for our next dance.
Kim gave away one of his CD's to the first dance couple on the floor and then continued to give them as door prizes as the
night went on. Not only did Kim give door prizes, our dance committee provided us with a multitude of door prizes donated
by local area merchants as well as several POGC members. The 50/50 raffle netted the winner, as well as POGC, $78.00.
Such a great time was had by all, that some have requested that we do it twice a year rather than annually. How about
it, maybe a Christmas in July party. Let us know what you think. All ideas are welcome. Click here to view pictures.
Labor Day Picnic 2010
September 4, 2010
Again we were blessed with perfect weather for our special
Labor Day Picnic. I say special because we decided, at the suggestion of our 2nd Vice President Becky Wirth, that we
needed to incorporate this picnic with a food drive to collect food for a worthy food pantry. We cannot express the
generosity of our POGC members and guests. 75 members and guests filled 8 large storage bins full of all kinds of canned
goods, dry goods, and paper products to be given to our chosen food pantry. We also partnered with the Old Navy Store
which offered a 30% discount coupon on purchases accompanied with a food donation. Thanks for the large box of food
stuffs delivered by Old Navy Store Manager James Allen. What a great day and the joy of giving to those less fortunate
than we. The food was out of this world as usual and the 50/50 raffle of $35.00 was won by Pat Johnson and she donated
it right back to POGC. It takes a lot of work to put on a event like this but it is so gratifying. Thanks to all
who volunteered and helped. As always the pictures tell the story. Click here to view the pictures. As promised there are more pictures. Carl found a few more lurking on his memory card.
4th of July Picnic
July 3, 2010
Over 50 faithful
POGC members and guests gathered at the Gulf Cove Park Pavilion to join in the celebration of the birth of our great nation.
Mother Nature seems to always smile on our Gulf Cove events, as the threatening weather held off until after our cookout was
over. "Mariner" Mike Donohue insists that the Gulf Cove Dome is solely responsible for keeping the bad weather
away from the Park during our picnics. The overcast sky and gentle breeze from the river made for a very pleasant morning
and afternoon. MVP Sport Shop donated several items for door prizes and some members contributed some as well.
Carl Strong won the 50/50 raffle of $22.00 and very generously donated it right back to the POGC treasury. Thanks to
Tom and Becky Wirth, Jean Mennenga, Warren and Laura Fishpaw, Pat Johnson, and Mike Donohue for all their hard work in putting
this event on. And what great potluck food brought by everyone. Also a special thanks to Carl Strong for all the
wonderful pictures. Click here to view pictures. Now its time to take a break during these hot summer days and looking forward to September. Have a great summer
everyone.
Fathers Day Breakfast
June 19, 2010
50 of the POGC faithful were served a fantastic Fathers Day
breakfast, sausage gravy biscuits, scrambled eggs, sausage patties, and pancakes, in our beautiful Gulf Cove riverside park
pavilion. We had a typical Florida Saturday morning, a little warm and humid with little breeze. Once again the
donation can paid for the event. Click here to view the pictures.
Mothers Day Breakfast
May 8, 2010
Blessed with a beautiful morning,
over 60 faithful POGC members and guests showed up for a great Mothers Day breakfast of scrambled eggs, sausage patties, and
pancakes. To put on one of these events takes a lot of work and we would like to thank our entire crew for all their
hard work. Hats off to Tom & Becky Wirth, Mike & Jean Donohue, Jean Mennenga, Tony Heller, Lou Spacco, Pat Johnson,
Dave & Karen Cormier, Geri McGary, and Dean Ruger. We also would like to thank Susan Priess for her generous donation
of two sets of earrings for door prizes. Connie Attardi won the 50/50 raffle. Thanks also
to Geri McGary and Carl Strong for contributing their photos. Click here to view pictures.
Hot Dogs in the Park
April 22, 2010
Our first
evening event in the park, which ran for 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm, was a great success. Over 50 POGC Members and Guests show
up for grilled hot dogs, chips, and sodas. We all were treated to live music performed by Gulf Cove resident and POGC
Member Ed Feehan. Ed left work early at his business Roadrunner Auto Repair to perform for his community at no charge.
Several members brought some very delicious deserts. The 50/50 raffle of $19.00 was won by Fern Schreiner. We gave our
share to Ed as our appreciation for his music, but rather than keep it he donated it to the POGC Marina legal fund.
We all can't wait for our next evening event which will be a Mexican night. So keep checking our events page for notices.
Now Click here for Hot Dogs in the Park pictures.
Easter in the Park
April 3, 2010
After spending a cold winter, summer waited until today to
arrive just in time for our annual Easter Egg Hunt in the Gulf Cove Park. What a beautiful day! On Friday many
of our would be Easter Bunnies stuffed around 1,000 plastic eggs with candy and numbers for prizes. On Saturday, over
90 adults watched 63 kids excitedly hunt the eggs. During the morning registration we served coffee and donuts for the
adults and juices and cookies for the kids. The really exciting moment for the kids was when the Easter Bunny arrived
by boat from the Myakka River. Click here to view pictures.
Myakka Boat Club Snook Haven Cruise
March 13, 2010
Mike Donohue couldn't have
picked a better day for the first cruise of the Spring. After such a cold winter, 5 boats loaded with excited boaters
eager to get back on the water took advantage the warm day with light winds to cruise from the Gulf Cove boat ramp up the
beautiful Myakka river to Snook Haven. With the scenic views and wildlife galore, the no wake cruise and great food
was enjoyed by all. Of course the pictures tell the story better than words. Thanks Mike for your hard work for
organizing the trip. Click here to view pictures.
POGC would like to thank
the Bridgewater, Ma. Highway Department for their generous memorial contribution of $500.00 to the POGC Marina Legal Fund
in the memory of Al Beninati.
Time
to Renew Your Membership
It's
time to renew your Property Owners of Gulf Cove Membership and Boat Ramp Decals for the 2012 year. Applications are
available at the Boat Ramp or they can be downloaded and printed directly from this web site. You can also stop by Jean
Mennenga's at 5537 Gillot Blvd. or call 697-0461. You can also renew at the Monthly Association meetings on the second
Tuesday of every month at The Hope Lutheran Church on Hopewell Ave. in Gulf Cove. This past year saw many very successful
social events at the Gulf Cove Park and we believe 2012 will surpass 2011 by a long way. Join up early so you make it
in the 2012 Membership Directory. Click on the Application button on the navigation bar at
the left of this page. If you would like to be added to our email address book to receive
notices, please click on this link pogc@gulfcove.org and send us an email and you will be added automatically.
POGC MEMBERSHIPS
After a very successful 2010
year it is time to renew your membership and your boat ramp decal for 2011. Your Board of Directors have some very exciting
projects planned for the coming year and would like everyone to get involved. Membership applications are available
on this web site, at the boat ramp, or call 697-0461 and 697-2351.
Get your neighbor to join as well. Our goal is to get our membership up to 400.
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