on the south side of Sandbar, given its prime location with a stunning view of the Gulf of Mexico. Strategic planning and facilities In 2023, we brought back the Strategic Planning Committee under the leadership of Director Susan Levine to help us chart out the next 5 to 10 years of our community. The committee initially focused on updating our mission, vision and values and began the process of a long-overdue “branding refresh” of Pelican Bay. With that foundation of knowledge, they are now focused on developing a multiyear facilities master plan in collaboration with the Facilities Committee headed by Director Tom Polke. Included in this mandate is analyzing what physical assets are needed to meet the changing needs of our members and how to optimize the spaces that we own today. Fitness and lifestyle Our warm weather combined with our natural and man-made amenities make Pelican Bay an ideal location for promoting healthy lifestyles and exercise. We just completed a significant makeover of our Fitness Center, which included upgrading/replacing existing fitness equipment as well as reflooring and repainting. The Fitness Center, along with our expansive berm and walking/running/biking trails, group exercise, personal training and beach fitness activities, offers some form of exercise for everyone in our community. In addition, our Social Advisory Group has planned an extensive schedule of fun entertainment and social activities throughout the year while the Community Center will continue to host activities including bridge, mahjong, art classes and top-notch outside speakers sponsored by the Pelican Bay Women’s League (PBWL), the Mangrove Action Group (MAG), the Pelican Bay Property Owners Association (PBPOA) and Men’s Coffee. If you think of any other activities, let us know — we are always looking for new ideas! Personally, I am grateful for the talented leaders who volunteer their time and expertise to serve with me on our Foundation Board — Rich Alexander, Jane Brown, Stephen Eichenberger, Susan Levine, Tom Polke and Kim Rosenberg. Along with many members who serve on committees and advisory boards and our dedicated and professional Foundation staff, we are energized and focused on making Pelican Bay the best it can be. All of us take our responsibilities seriously. We are grateful for your confidence and trust and will be tireless advocates for all our members. We are excited to continue our work in 2024 and make a real positive impact in our neighborhood. At the same time, our community is blessed to have such an amazing number of successful, experienced and generous members. Please get involved in some way and do your part to help the community. Our collective success is guaranteed if we all contribute our time, talents and diverse skills. The best is yet to come! Stay in the Bay we’re back. . .continued from page 32 Pelican Bay Member Guide 2024 34 PelicanBay.org
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