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Dick Pope/Polk County FPRA Chapter Insta...

Dick Pope/Polk County FPRA Chapter Installs Officers
LAKELAND – Local public relations professionals eager to give back to the profession and the community began new leadership roles when they were recently installed as officers of the Dick Pope/Polk County Chapter of the Florida Public Relations Association (FPRA). Danny Kushmer, community affairs manager for the Southwest Florida Water Management District (SWFWMD), was sworn in...

K of C Councils Install New Officers

K of C Councils Install New Officers
WINTER HAVEN – Knights of Columbus Council 7091 of Cypress Gardens and its affiliated Frank J. Durbin Fourth Degree Assembly installed their new officers during recent induction ceremonies held in the K of C Hall in downtown Winter Haven. The ceremonies were followed by a dinner attended by 70 knights, wives and special guests, including many visiting K of C dignitaries. In...

Free Sales Survival Course Offered

Free Sales Survival Course Offered
The secrets to selling goods and services in a down economy will be revealed when the Corporate College of Polk State College (PSC Corporate College) and an expert affiliated with the Sandler Training Institute team up to offer a free “Sales Survival” course on Monday, July 25 at the PSC/USF Poly joint campus in Lakeland. The session is scheduled for 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm and is...

Knights of Columbus 7091 Presents June S...

Knights of Columbus 7091 Presents June Service Awards
Knights of Columbus Council 7091 of Cypress Gardens has announced Ken Nelson and the Wayne Osborne family as winners of its distinguished service awards for the month of June. The presentation by Grand Knight Ed Sheehan of the K of C’s “Knight of the Month” award to Nelson and “Family of the Month” award to Osborne highlighted a recent social meeting in the K of C Hall in...

PSC Corporate College Offers Solar Energ...

PSC Corporate College Offers Solar Energy Seminars
PSC Corporate College’s Design, Construction & Sustainability Institute (DCSI) Offers “Solar Energy and You” on July 16 The economic and environmental benefits of heating and cooling a home with solar energy and helpful tips for contractors who want to learn how to install solar energy systems on residential or commercial buildings will be explored in a pair of “Solar...

K of C Council 7091 Presents May Service...

K of C Council 7091 Presents May Service Awards
WINTER HAVEN – Knights of Columbus Council 7091 of Cypress Gardens has announced the winners of its distinguished service awards for the month of May. Recognized by Grand Knight Ed Sheehan with the “Knight of Month” award was Tom Knapstein, with Angie and Frank Antonicelli honored as the council’s “Family of the Month” for May. A relatively new member of K of C...

Knights of Columbus 7091 Honors Ryersons...

WINTER HAVEN – Knights of Columbus Council 7091 of Cypress Gardens presented a special plaque to Ron and Pat Ryerson for spearheading its 2011 Tootsie Roll Drive that raised more than $4,000 for three local organizations serving the needs of intellectually and physically challenged children and adults. In addition to recognizing the Ryersons, the council also presented a check...

PSC Students Collect Items for Meals on ...

Students at Polk State College (PSC) campuses in Winter Haven and Lakeland will conduct a week-long drive to gather food, clothing and household items for the Meals on Wheels (MOW) Thrift Store in Winter Haven. The drive runs from Monday, Feb. 28, through Monday, March 7.   The drive is a PSC community service project being spearheaded by TRiO Student Support Services in cooperation...

Families Urged to Participate in Meals o...

Entire families can enjoy a great time together while helping Meals on Wheels (MOW) of Polk County achieve its mission of feeding hungry seniors by participating in a “March for Meals” fund raiser between the hours of 8 a.m. and noon on Saturday, March 5. The event is a two mile walk on the Chain of Lakes Trail. Pledge sheets for the walk are currently available at Meals on...

K of C Council 7091 Sponsors Youth Free ...

Who are the most proficient young basketball free throw shooters in the greater Winter Haven area?  This question will be answered on Sunday, January 30 when Knights of Columbus Council 7091 of Cypress Gardens stages its annual K of C Youth Free Throw Championship in Gold’s Gym at 5636 Cypress Gardens Boulevard in Winter Haven . The event, which is free of charge to boys and girls...

Meals on Wheels Celebrates Successful Ye...

Meals on Wheels (MOW) of Polk County, Inc. used its recent 2010 annual meeting to thank the hundreds of volunteers who prepared and delivered more than 52,000 nutritious, home-cooked meals to homebound people throughout Polk County during the past year. “We sincerely thank all of the volunteers who make it possible for Meals on Wheels to help people in need by donating their...

EPA Lead-Based Paint and Estimation ...

PSC Corporate College Offers EPA Lead-Based Paint and Estimation & Cost Control Courses During Winter Session With a new Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rule requiring all firms and individuals involved in the renovation, repair and painting of certain structures to become certified by the end of the year, the Corporate College at Polk State College (PSC Corporate College)...

Spaghetti Dinner for Charity Oct. 23

 The Columbiettes auxiliary of Knights of Columbus Council 7091 of Cypress Gardens will sponsor a spaghetti dinner to raise funds for local charities on Saturday, Oct.  23. The function will be in the parish center at St. Matthew Church in Winter Haven and is open to the public.  “We invite all spaghetti lovers in the Winter Haven area to join us for our annual spaghetti dinner...

2010 K of C Spelling Bee Seeks WH Compet...

Knights of Columbus Council 7091 Seeks Out Boys and Girls to Compete in 2010 K of C Spelling Bee on Oct. 23 Attention Winter Haven-area boys and girls in grades 5 through 10: Knights of Columbus Council 7091 wants you to compete in its annual K of C Youth Spelling Bee on Saturday, Oct. 23 in the Winter Haven Public Library. The K of C Youth Spelling Bee is free of charge to boys and...

PSC Corporate College’s Design, Co...

POLK COUNTY, FL (July 13, 2010) – The Design, Construction & Sustainability Institute (DCSI) of the Corporate College at Polk State College (PSC Corporate College) will offer a wide array of special courses in the late summer and fall. These courses will train students for Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) certification and careers in the green technology and other...

PSC Corporate College’s Design, Construc...

The Design, Construction & Sustainability Institute (DCSI) of the Corporate College at Polk State College (PSC Corporate College) will offer a wide array of special courses in the late summer and fall. These courses will train students for Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) certification and careers in the green technology and other areas of construction. “Our new...

Knights of Columbus Council 7091 Present...

Knights of Columbus Council 7091 of Cypress Gardens recently recognized the winners of its distinguished service awards for the month of June. Cited by Grand Knight Ernie Conte with the “Knight of the Month” award was Richard Gerst, Jr., with Millie and Bob Santo cited as “Family of the Month.” The service award winners received a certificate and a cash gift and will have use...

PSC Corporate College Launches Agri Busi...

The Corporate College at Polk State College (PSC Corporate College) has established a new initiative to develop and deliver technical training in a wide range of disciplines for Florida’s agricultural industry. The newly-formed Agri Business/Technology Institute (ABTI) will initially focus on Homeland Security, Agricultural Safety and Water Management. “We are very pleased to be...

PSC Corporate College “Green”...

POLK COUNTY, FL (May 5, 2010) – Even though they were launched less than six months ago,  special courses developed by the Corporate College at Polk State College (PSC Corporate College) to train people for jobs of the future in the area of “green” technology are already paying huge dividends for students and employers alike.    “Our courses are a classic ‘win win’...

PSC Corporate College “Green”...

Even though they were launched less than six months ago,  special courses developed by the Corporate College at Polk State College (PSC Corporate College) to train people for jobs of the future in the area of “green” technology are already paying huge dividends for students and employers alike.    “Our courses are a classic ‘win win’ for students and employers,” said...

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