by Gail Coppage, Communications Chair
Welcome October! Welcome to Pumpkin Spice and everything nice! Welcome to cooler weather, sweaters and pumpkins! Wait, what? Yes, pumpkin spice will be overwhelming us shortly in South Florida along with (somewhat) cooler weather, sweaters for the air–conditioning and lots of umbrellas and raincoats for potential daily stormy weather. The beginning of fall is also a lovely time to enjoy PGA National and Palm Beach Gardens.
Serving up a Serve
Speaking of that time of year, this is also the perfect time to consider serving on a local board or committee. There are several non-profit entities who do amazing work in our area! Maybe this is the time to consider offering your time in an active role for an area non-profit. It is very easy to research potential non-profits. To research non-profits in Palm Beach County, use online platforms like GuideStar and Great Nonprofits for data and reviews, or visit local resources such as Nonprofits First, the Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties, and the local area Chamber of Commerce. You can also find listings and information at Volunteer Match or use the Florida Department of Agriculture’s “Check a Charity” tool for verification. Your friends and neighbors may also be involved so ask others for their suggestions. The local non- profits work diligently to support many diverse populations, and many boards and committees are looking for supportive volunteers!
POA Board Service and Opportunity
This is also a good opportunity to consider running for a seat on the PGA National POA Board of Governors. The POA Board meets the fourth Monday of the month at the PGA National POA Office on 7100 Fairway Drive, Palm Beach Gardens. There are nine members of the PGA POA Board of Governors with staggered terms (four Board members are elected one year and five board members are elected the following year) with each elected POA Board member serving a two-year term. In early 2026, five members will be elected. The nominating committee will post the “Seeking Candidates” notice in a separate space in this newsletter. It is suggested that candidates have lived in PGA National for two years and have some HOA/Condo Board experience. If interested, please contact the POA office (561-627-2800) to learn more about the process, timing and next steps. While in office, board members also serve on several committees under the POA Board. The nominating committee will interview all interested applicants. If you are selected to run for office, your name will appear with other candidates on the election and ballot documentation mailed to all PGA National homeowners prior to the Annual Meeting. The Annual Meeting is scheduled February 18th, 2026, at the PGA National Resort. The deadline for providing candidate information is Monday, November 3, 2025. Thank you for your consideration!
POA Committee Monthly Meetings
The POA Board Committee tab can be found on the POA website together with a list of monthly meetings https://pga-poa.com/poa-board/. Committees meeting monthly include Architectural Review, Finance, Lakes, Long–Range Planning, Maintenance and Security. Please also consider attending a future POA committee meeting. Reminder: POA Board meetings are the fourth Monday of each month beginning at 3:00pm at the POA Offices at 7100 Fairway Drive, Suite 29. Each year the POA Board determines new members for each committee, both from the POA Board and the community. Please check our notices in the future about this topic if you are interested. We would also love to see you at our meetings!
Here’s to a new fall season at PGA National! Thank you to Lang Management for their oversight of the PGA POA, and all property managers, HOA/Condo Presidents and Board members, landscapers, pool maintenance, Improvement District staff and workers, and other contractors who work diligently to keep PGA National a sparkling example of a beautiful, gated resident community in South Florida! We couldn’t do it without all of you!