Agenda 03/09/2010 Item #16H 5
Agenda Item No. 16H5
March 9, 2010
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Commissioner request for Board approval for payment to attend function serving a valid
public purpose.
OBJECTIVE: For the Board of County Commissioners to declare a valid public purpose for a
Commissioner to attend function/event and approve payment by the Clerk.
CONSIDERATIONS: Pursuant to resolution No, 99-410, the Board of County Commissioners
has detennined that attendance at the functions of fraternal, business, environmental,
educational, charitable, social, professional, trade, homeowners, ethnic, and civic
associations/organizations serves a valid public purpose, provided that said functions reasonably
relate to Collier County matters.
COMMISSIONER: Jim Coletta
FUNCTIONIEVENT: Gulf Citrus Growers Association - Gulf Citrus Country Gala
PUBLIC PURPOSE: Meet and interact with local business leaders
DATE OF FUNCTION/EVENT: April I 0, 20] 0
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FISCAL IMPACT: $120.00 Funds to be paid from Commissioner's travel budget.
RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of County Commissioners, in accordance with
resolution No. 99-410, approve payment by the Clerk for Commissioner Coletta to attend
function serving a valid public purpose.
PREPARED BY: Evelyn Prieto, Executive Aide to BCC
APPROVED BY: Ian Mitchell, BCC Office Supervisor
AGENDA DATE: February 24,2010
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Post Office Box 1319
LaBelle, Florida 33975
Phone: 863-675-2180
Fax: 863-675-8087
Webslte: www.gulfcitrus.org
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January 25,2010
Honorable James Coletta, Jr.
. Collier Co. Commissioner
3301 E. Tamiami Trail
Naples,FL 34112
Dear Commissioner Coletta:
On behalf of Southwest Florida's "Gulf" citrus growers, I cordially invite you to attend the
Annual Gulf Citrus "Country Gala" - a truly fun filled evening out in the country!
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The enclosed promotional piece and ticket reservation form provides all the details you
need to come to LaSelle and join in our "feast" and 'fellowship" in the heart of "citrus
country"!
The Gulf Citrus "Country Gala" has become one of the biggest social events for citrus
folks, their allied trades and their guests here in the region. Proceeds from the event
help extend the association's community and govemmental relations programs on behalf
of the region's citrus growers.
We will be happy to answer any questions regarding this letter and invitation.
come!
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Encl. Gulf Citrus Country Gala Flyer
Gulf Citrus Country Gala Ticket Order Form
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Post Office Box 1319
LaBelle, FL 33975
Phone: 863-675-2180
Fax: 863-675-8087
Wehsite: www.gulfcitrus.org
PROCEEDS FROM GULF CITRUS GROWERS SPECIAL EVENTS HELP
SUPPORT THE FOLLOWING ORGANIZATIONS, ACTIVITIES AND
PROGRAMS IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA
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American Heart Association
American Red Cross - Lee County Chapter
Ca~sahaWJee-R~atch.progratLlS
Charlotte County Ag in the Classroom Program
Community Cooperative Ministries, Inc. (CCMI)
County 4-H Programs and Activities
Edison & Ford Winter Estates Foundation
Edison Pageant of Light Foundation Science Awards
Education Center of Southwest Florida. Inc.
Florida Agricultural Hall of Fame Foundation
Florida Gulf Coast University Foundation
Florida Section: American Water Resources Association
Florida Specialty Crop Foundation
Glades County High School Scholarship Foundation
Gulf Citrus Growers Association Scholarship Foundation
Harry Chapin Food Bank of Southwest Florida
Hendry County Education Foundationl"Brilliant Orange" Awards
Hendry/Glades United Way
Hispanic Chamber of Southwest Florida Scholarship Fund
lmmokalee Chamber of Commerce
Leadership Florida
Leadership Hendry/ Glades Counties
Leadership Lee County
Lee County Horizon CounciV Horizon Council Foundation
Redlands Christian Migrant Association (RCMA) Programs
Soup Kitchen Benefit/Sam Galloway & Friends
Southwest Florida Council Boy Scouts of America
Southwest Florida Transportation Initiative
Southwest Florida Water Resources Conference Sponsorships
The Chamber of Southwest Florida
The Hispanic Chamber of Southwest Florida
UF/IF AS & Florida Agricultural Council
WGCU-FM Public Media
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Orange Juice Donations for Various Events and Meetings
Revised January 12, 2010
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GULF CITRUS COUNTRY GALA
Saturday, April 10th, 6:00p.m.-'til?
LaBelle Civic Center
(Directly Behind City Hall)
481 State Road 80, LaBelle
$120 per Ticket (Admits 2
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There will be a Steak Dinner 'n all the Fix-ins
Prepared by the
Hendry CounTy Cattlemen's Association
$1,000 CASH PRIZE DRAWING!
Enjoy Auctions & Raffies
Country Casual Attire!
_ []PLEASE SEND ME TICKET (S) TO THE COUNTRY GALA @
$120 EA. (ONE TICKET ADMITS TWO PEOPLE)
TOTAL ENCLOSED: $
(PLEASE MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO GULF CITRUS GROWERS
ASSOCIATION AND INDICATE "GALA TICKETS")
NAME:
ADDRESS:
CITY I STATE I ZIP:
TELEPHONE:
RETURN FORM WITH PAYMENT TO
Gulf Citrus Growers Association BY: March 31, 2010
Office Location: Mailing Address:
255 Main Street P.O. Box 1319
LaBelle, FL 33935 LaBelle, FL 33975
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Bernadette Rashford [gulfcitrusevents@embarqmaiLcomj
Thursday, February 25, 2010 10:44 AM
PrietoEvelyn
Gulf Citrus Growers Association's Country Gala
Evelyn:
The cost of each ticket for the Gulf Citrus Country Gala is $120. Each ticket admits up to two persons and
includes meals (we do not sell split tickets or tickets for just one person). Retain both parts of your ticket until
the night of the event. The ticket will need to be shown for admission.
If you have any other questions, please let me know.
Thanks,
Bernadette
Bernadette Rashford
Director, Administrative &
Membership Services
Gulf Citrus Growers Assn. Inc.
POBox 13t9
LaBelle. FL 33975
Phone: 863-675-2t80
Fax: 863-675-8087
Email: gulfcitrusevents@embal}lmail.com
Website: www.gulfcitrus,org
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~ Behind City Hall- 481/Hwy 80 ~
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~ There will be a Steak Dinner 'n all the Fix-ins ~
, Prepared by the HENDRY COUNTY CA TTLEMEN ~
~ $1,000 CASH PRIZE DRAWING! ,
~ 'Enjoy:faEufous 'Raff{e & ~uction (iooaies f
~ Country Casual Attire! ~
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For more information caD tbe GCGA office at 863-675-2180. ~
For more details check out our website at www.gulfcitrus.org ~
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Agenda Item No. 16H5
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COLLIER COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Item Number:
Item Summary:
16H5
Meeting Date:
Commissioner Coletta requests Board approval for reimbursement regarding attendance at a
function serving a Valid Public Purpose, Commissioner Coletta will be attending on April 10,
2010 to the 2010 Gulf Citrus Gala in Labelle, FL. $120,00 to be paid from Commissioner
Colettas travel budget.
3/9/20109:00:00 AM
Prepared By
Evelyn Prieto Executive Aide to the Bee Date
Bce Bee 2/24/20103:18:43 PM
Approved By
Ian Mitchell Supervisor. Bee Office Operations Date
Bec Bee 2/25/2010 11 :50 AM
Approved By
Mark Isackson ManagemenUBudget Analyst, Senior Date
Office of Management & Office of Management & Budget 2/27/201012:49 PM
Budget
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