Tyler's Hope

I'm not sure how many of you know about the charity that Rick Staab set up on behalf of his son Tyler, so I thought I would pass along the web site address. I so admire the way Rick and his wife have battled on behalf of their son and others who have dystonia.
http://www.tylershope.org/

MTPO Citizen Advisory Committee

NOTICE: Application for MTPO Citizens Advisory Committee

The Metropolitan Transportation Planning Organization (MTPO) for Gainesville Urbanized Area is inviting interested persons to apply for its Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC). The purpose of the CAC is to seek reactions to planning proposals and to provide comments with respect to the concerns of various segments of the population in regard to their transportation needs. The MTPO has also outlined additional functions of the CAC as defined in its rules.

The MTPO composed of the Mayor and six City of Gainesville Commissioners and the five Alachua County Commissioners, is responsible for the continuing, cooperative and comprehensive transportation planning program for the Gainesville Metropolitan Area

Applications or additional information may be obtained by writing or calling:
MTPO
North Central Florida Regional Planning Council
2009 NW 67th Place
Gainesville, Florida 32653
Phone (352)955-2200.

Applications must be received no later than Monday, December 4, 2004.

Helping the Hungry

Frances Leslie, the Director of Gainesville Harvest, asked me to forward you the attached flyer in an effort to get LG33 support for her upcoming charity event on December 10. Email me if you need more info.

Happy Thanksgiving

I wanted to let you all kow that I got a call from the Alachua County Public Schools Foundation and they were so excited about the donation you all made to the food baskets. I feel like a proud mom! LG 33 Rocks!
Also, some of the merchants in the Haile Village are collecting toys and other gifts to benefit Lake Forest Elementary School. Each child will get to select one gift for themself and one to give away. If you would like to contribute to this cause, drop your gifts (no more than $20 value) off at any one of the following Haile Merchants:
Aguirre and Sappington Orthodontics
All Over You by Conniejo
Charm Shoes and Pedicures
Haile Plantation Animal Clinic
The Links at Haile Office
Marianne Coveney European Essentials
The Perfect Gift
The Plant Shoppe
Sophie Bee
Third Place Restaurant
The Village at Haile Condominiums

Donations need to be dropped off by December 10.

I hope you all have a blessed Thanksgiving. Be safe if you are traveling.

Go Gators!

LG 33 Day at the Races

You'll never guess who won this round?


"Go on the second amber "
The Contenders
Drag Racing 101

It just have to say that yesterdays Quality of Life session was ROCKIN!!! Did anyone else get a speeding ticket leaving the Drag strip? Just kidding….. We had the Developer VS Land Planner Cage Match, The Parks and Recreation Virtual Tour, and the Grand Finale Drag Strip SHOWDOWN!!! How did Fast did the Mustang go? Did anyone break 92 MPH mark? Can we finish every session at the race track?

Just a reminder, our free lunch time Fish Fry is today at the Funeral Home 725 NW 23rd Ave.

Jon Thomas

LG at the Raceway

CONGRATULATIONS LYN! Girls still rule! I will post some pictures soon. But just so you know, it came down to Lyn Oullet and David Horrell. So congratulations on second place David. I hope some of you will post your top speeds. DiAnn McCormack was pretty stinkin fast, and Diane Smith was very impressive in her mini van!

Comments on Quality of Life from Joe Lowry

Okay folks. I have to admit that I have been extremely excited about this week's LG session. I have been formulating race strategy ever since I got Cruise Director Jan's e-mail, but I am also concerned:
1. Where is the pride, misplaced or otherwise, that should be present for an event like this? Are you all that concerned about getting smoked by my San Marino Red 2001 Honda Accord Coupe? My tricked-out ride has been modified with window film, all-weather mats, and performance-altering (yeah right) chrome exhaust tips!
2. I don't want anybody to bow out of racing because they don't think their car is fast enough, or heaven forbid, due to fear. For anyone to voluntarily decline the challenge would make my victory less meaningful.
See you tomorrow.

Joe

Chamber Business of the Year Awards

The Gainesville Area Chamber of Commerce hosted it's annual Business of the Year Luncheon today. Congratulations to all the winners, but I am most proud of the Leadership Gainesville representation, especially the LG33 Class! The winners that were represented in the LG33 class were: LifeSouth, AmSouth, and Gainesville Regional Airport. Jim Stringfellow (LG1) spoke on behalf of the airport and sang the praises of Alan Penska. Way to go Alan!

I am so proud of the leadership all of you offer this community and can't wait to see what you will accomplish as graduates of Leadership Gainesville.

Way to go!