December 7: Island Cleanup & Welcome Back Party

December 7th was a very busy day for DKPOA! Two big events took place on the island. In the morning was the island cleanup and in the evening was the Welcome Back party sponsored by DKPOA and Club Duck Key.

A huge thank you goes out to the following eager clean up volunteers: Steve Showerman, Jerry Fortier, Jim Boback, Mary and Bill Murphy, Mary and Jay Salinger, Bob McCormick, Sherry and Bruce Popham and Sue and Dave Williamson. Many bags of trash and recyclables were collected from all the islands of Duck Key. Sherry and Bruce Popham generously offered to take all the bags and large items to their business, Marathon Boatyard, for proper disposal in their dumpster and recycle bin. Please thank them as well as all the other volunteers for their tremendous efforts to keep our island looking clean. In addition, we must thank the avid dog walkers and fitness walkers who routinely pick up trash on their routes. Now let us all do our part to keep the island looking litter free and neat!

Island Clean Up Volunteers

Club Duck Key was the site of a magical holiday party on this beautiful night. Becky Townsend and her committee transformed the pool area into a wonderland of lights. Jim and Merlynn Boback, Fran Showerman, Joe and JoAnn Orr, Sue Williamson, Carolyn and Dave Maki, Billie Kline, Joe Townsend and Chris Seidling assisted in the party details. Grazing stations of delicious foods and beverages satisfied all the guests. Music and dancing beneath the tiki hut was fun for all who participated. There even was an open pit fire burning for additional atmosphere. People of all age groups attended and everyone definitely had a wonderful time. It truly was a night to be remembered!

DKPOA and Club Duck Key work closely together. The club has tennis courts, a pool and many social activities. They currently are offering a $500 non-voting membership program. If you are interested, please contact Dan Fenster at 743-5967 or Dansalt@aol.com.