On Friday May 2, we all jumped on the bus to go to Orlando for the awards show sponsored by the "Florida Communities of Excellence" group.
Our new Bus Driver - Arnold - took us through torrential rain, horrible traffic, and necessary potty stops but got everyone there bright eyed and bushy tailed.
Below is part of the gang of forty-five on the bus. Look at those smiling faces, and energy. Sorry, but it was not there when we got home. We were burned out, and there was good reason for it.
Our P.A.C. performers opened the conference dinner with "Another Show." They were pumped ! And this time there were 500 people at the dinner ceremony.
Our efforts to have a "Safe Community" was recognized by the organization. We received a very nice "Star" trophy made of glass. It was accepted by our Safety Committee Chairman. We also received a "Star" for our efforts in "Energy Conservation."
There was added energy expelled by our entire group when were made aware that VeronaWalk was named "Community of the Year." Our Town Manager accepted the award for us. No wonder she has a huge smile on her face. Earlier in the evening she won a coveted award - "Manager of the Year." She holds the award for "Community of the Year" that she shares with the VeronaWalk Residents.
Enjoy the pictures below which are now memories of a great day for VeronaWalk - May 2nd 2014.
Getting ready to board the bus.
Now we are getting ready to practice for the "Really Big Show Tonight"
And to take some pictures too.
Banner welcoming all Award Winners at Rosen Plaza Hotel in Orlando
Our P.A.C. floor Commanders getting ready to call our troops to the stage and run through their routine.
Our Producer in her 1957 Chevy driving across the USA with The USA Dancers below.
Over hill and dale our Chevy stops in Georgia, and then in Carolina before the Bugles Boys welcome them to join them on stage at the Winners Circle.
The 2014 "Award for Achievement in the "Safety Area" and for our work in "Energy Reduction" were presented to our community. The Safety Committee Chairman is pictured here at the podium.  |
The Award for Manager of the Year with the Master of Ceremonies of the Communities of Excellence Awards.
Our Producers, and owner of that mighty fine 57 Chevy that drove P.A.C all year to raise $25,000 for Children's Charities. These efforts also helped our community win the fabulous Community of the Year Award.
And when we arrived home it didn't take long for this poster to be created and placed in our Town Center. It says it all.
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