We are certainly blessed in this community. We have so many members who generously give their time and energy, not only serving within the community, but also outside our gates. This issue includes a number of articles featuring volunteerism on the part of our members: the Boys to M.E.N. Mentoring Program; the HPVA Golf Tournament which raises money for local Veteran groups; the Big Brothers Big Sisters Tennis and Pickleball annual fund raiser; the English as a Second Language initiative; and HP’s annual Volunteer Fair which was held November 4. If you have an interest in devoting your time and talent to non-profits in the Fort Myers area, check out a wonderful resource on our web site: https://www.hpgcc.com>Community>ResourceCenter>Volunteer Opportunities.
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Speaking of our website, we have, housed there, a wonderful source of contractors and other service providers your fellow members have recommended! Please see Stop Before You Hire that Contractor article on page 15. We’d like to add more contractors who you would readily recommend to a friend or neighbor. The process is simple, with a new on-line form which is easy to complete. Just go to http://www.hpgcc.com > Community>Resource Center>Services Referral Book>Submit a Service Referral.
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The November BTP issue was the first to go “digital” by our publisher, Seabreeze Communications. It will take some time to get used to the new format, however, I welcome your input. Please provide any feedback you may have to [email protected].
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Should you have an article to submit for the January issue, my deadline is December 3. Please email to [email protected]. Postcards from our members are always welcomed… especially from those traveling outside the state.
