Gasparilla Photos

(Better late than never at all.) Here are a few pictures of our festivities last Saturday.
The best bike was ridden by Wally Helbig.
Best decorated boat was won by Chuck Davis.

The best decorated golf cart was won by Rich and Linda Siddens.

The best male costume was a tie, split between Art Coutts and Paul Oschwald.

And here Ron Jeffries is awarding Margaret Mohar with the best female costume prize.

Each category was awarded 25 gold James Madison dollars in a sack. Nice prizes!

Thanks to all who competed.
Thanks to the Regency Cove Ramblers for their entertainment at the pavillion, waiting for the flotilla to arrive.

A huge thanks to Ron Jeffries and Mike Ross for co-chairing the entire event. It was a first for each of them, and many people complimented them on a job well done. The cooks did an awesome job of feeding just under 200 people with a delicious meal. The cooks include Joe Marchitto, Matt Casciano, Wes Rice, Wesley, and Tony Policelli. Roger DesRosiers made the coffee. Thanks to all you Guys. You are the greatest!

(Ron and Anna Jeffries) Mike Ross

Keep your eyes peeled on the Tampa Tribune. They just may be posting a few of these photos soon.

Gasparilla Planning Meeting

Call for Volunteers!!

On November 5, 2008 the planning committee for the upcoming Gasparilla celebration will be meeting in the hall at 1:00 pm.

Ron Jeffries will serve as chairman of the festivities, and Mike Ross is the first mate of the Flotilla. If you would like to assist in any aspect of the party or parade, please attend, or let Ron know.

We need help with the flags, ticket sales, hall decoration, cooks, flotilla, the all girl marching band, judges for boats, bikes, and golf carts, and clean-up. Without your help, this party will not succeed.

Come on out, get involved in one of the funnest activites of the year. No clubs sponsor this event, it is all accomplished by volunteers..... you.