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LET IT BE REMEMBERED, that the Collier County Parks and Recrea
Advisory Board, in and for the County of Collier, having conducted business
herein, met on this date at 10:00 A.M. for the Immokalee South Park Ribbon
Cutting Ceremony at Immokalee South Park, 418 School Drive, Immokalee,
Florida 34142, with the following members present:
CHAIRMAN: Edward "Ski" Olesky
VICE-CHAIRMAN: Phil Brougham
Mary Bills
John Fuchs
Murdo Smith
(Vacancy)
ALSO PRESENT: Barry Williams, Director Parks and Recreation
Steve Camel!, Public Services Administrator
Annie Alvarez, Regional Manager III
Ilonka Washburn, Manager Park Operations
Peg Ruby, Marketing Specialist
Jake Sullivan, Park Ranger Supervisor
Dennis Linguidl, Manager Facilities Management
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Master of Ceremonies—Annie Alvarez, Parks and Recreation Regional
Manager III welcomed all to the Immokalee South Park Community Center
Grand Opening Ceremony.
The Immokalee High School JROTC Battalion Color Guard Presented
the Colors.
Reverend Tony Allen of Glendale Bible Baptist Church gave the
Invocation.
Mintzy Berry-Lee sang the National Anthem.
The Immokalee High School JROTC Battalion Color Guard Retired the
Colors.
The Immokalee Community Park, Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten Class of
2014, preformed the "VPK Florida Alphabet" song and won the audience
over.
Guest Speaker
Ski Olesky—Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Chairman
Barry Williams recognized those who constructed the building, along with
Facilities Management, the IT Staff, J. C. Cermontes, Derek Dimas all who
keep the parks green. He thanked Leonor Montelongo, the Program
Supervisor at South Park. He continued to recognize the Parks and
Recreation Advisory Board. He expressed much appreciation for Annie
Alvarez.
Guest Speakers
Steve Carnell—Public Services Administrator
Kenan Jasper Allen, 8 years old - read his thank you letter.
Commissioner Tim Nance (District 5)
Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart (R-Fla)
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The ribbon was cut and refreshments were served.
After the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony many people toured the facility.
Ceremony was concluded at 11:15 A.M.
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ADVISORY BOA
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These Minutes were approved by the Committee/Board on ,3-/9 -/4 ,as
presented ' or as amended
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