 FRIENDS
OF PTARC
Cultivating opportunities for the enrichment of parks,
recreation services and facilities for the people of the
Penn-Trafford community.
FUNDRAISING EVENTS
 2013 Bushy Run Trail
Run 5K Race & Walk
Sponsored by Hefren-Tillotson &
Bushy
Run Battlefield
Run/walk goes through the scenic trails of
the beautiful, historical Bushy Run Battlefield, Route 993,
Penn Township. A little challenging but fun. Chip timing.
View the 2013 brochure and registration form
Sunday, July 14, 2013
Registration: 7:00 am - 8:15 am
Start: 8:30 am
Age division and special awards.
Entry fees: $10.00 - Age 17 and under
$18.00 - 18
and over (if postmarked by
6/23/13)
$25.00 - (18
and over after deadline or on race
day)
Top two finishers in each runner and walker/age/gender
group: 10 & under, 11-13, 14-17, 18-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39,
40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70 & over; Top
three runners men & women overall; Top two walkers men &
women overall; Special awards to top group or school, most
participants
T-shirts to first 250 entrants
Proceeds benefit the parks and recreation facilities in the
Penn-Trafford area.
For more info, contact 724-744-2171 ext 205 or
ckemerer@penntwp.org.
Friends of
PTARC Scholarship for PTHS Seniors
College scholarship offered to PTHS students who are
children or relatives of Friends of PTARC or PTARC
volunteers or who have volunteered for these organizations
themselves.
This $500 scholarship award is based upon volunteerism for
Friends of PTARC or PTARC. Applicants must be seniors at
Penn-Trafford High School whose volunteerism took place
while he/she was in high school and will attend a college or
technical school upon graduation. Minimum 2.5 cumulative
GPA.
Applications available at the PTHS Guidance office.
Scholarship awarded at PTHS Awards Night.
ABOUT FRIENDS OF PTARC
Who Are We? Friends of Penn-Trafford Area Recreation
Commission is a non-profit, tax-exempt Pennsylvania
corporation created to provide funding for community
organizations, including the Penn-Trafford Area Recreation
Commission, to support community projects, recreational
programs and activities, and community development projects.
What Do We Do? Friends of PTARC's goal is to raise
funds to renovate existing parks and recreation facilities
in the Penn-Trafford area and develop new parks and
recreation facilities for our residents to enjoy.
How Can You Help? Friends of PTARC is asking
community-minded organizations and individuals to donate
funds, materials, labor, and/or time to assist in the
completion of these projects.
Why Should You Help? Parks and recreation
facilities provide:
- Places for families to hold birthday parties,
bridal and baby showers, graduation parties and anniversary celebrations.
- Facilities for parents and caregivers to take
pre-school children for fun activities, outdoor
exercise, and early
childhood education.
- Places for after-school activities, club meetings, fitness,
nature, and fun activities
for school-aged children.
- Facilities for life-long learning, fitness, and
wellness activities for adults.
- Places for senior adults to gather, socialize,
and participate in activities and exercise.
Who Should I Contact? To help or attain more information, please contact
Cheryl Kemerer, Executive Director at 724-744-2171 ext. 205.
Public Meetings: Regular meetings of Friends of
PTARC are held bimonthly on the second Monday of the month at 7:00 pm
in the Penn-Trafford High School Warrior Center.
Board of Directors: Linda Iams (chair), Eleanor
Flannery (vice-chair), Marti Antonella (secretary), Linda Iams
(treasurer), Gail Follador, Michael Ginsburg, Linda Novak,
Celest Roof
Friends of Penn-Trafford Area Recreation Commission
2001 Municipal Court, Harrison City, PA 15636
Cheryl Kemerer, Executive Director, 724-744-2171, ext. 205
Got A Buck for the Recreation
Center?
If every resident of the Penn-Trafford School District
gave $1, we can raise $26,083 to go toward the renovation of
the PTARC Recreation Center in Level Green. Just add $1 to your
program registration fee.
Please give a $Buck$! Or,
donate using our
PTARC/Shelley Proskin Recreation Center Pledge Form.
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Gary Proskin donates $25,000 in cash, materials and labor to
name the former library/kindergarten building in Level Green
the “PTARC/Shelley Proskin Recreation Center”.
The upper level of the building which contains a large
multi-purpose room, kitchen, bathrooms, and offices will
open June 12, 2006!
The Ralph Hiller Company donated office
furniture to assist with the initial furnishing of the PTARC
Recreation Center.
Keystone Premium Floor Coverings donated the installation
of the VCT tile, linoleum flooring, and carpeting in the
upper level of the PTARC Recreation Center.
With the continued support of community-minded businesses
and individuals, the upper level of the PTARC Recreation
Center should be ready to open in June 2006!
Landscaping donated by JPS Landscaping,
Valley Club Drive, Irwin
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