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? The Penn Trafford Area Recreation Commission acquired the former kindergarten/library building in Level Green and 22 acres of property adjacent to Sunrise Elementary School. Friends of PTARC has established its initial goal to raise funds to complete the rehabilitation of the Level Green building into the PTARC Shelley Proskin Recreation Center. The completion of this project will cost approximately $100,000.

How Can You Help? Friends of PTARC is asking community-minded organizations and individuals to donate funds, materials, labor, and/or their time to assist in the completion of these projects.

Why Should You Help? The PTARC/Shelley Proskin Recreation Center provides:

• A place for families to hold birthday parties, bridal and baby showers, graduation parties, and anniversary celebrations.
• A facility for parents and caregivers to take pre-school children for fun activities and early childhood education.
• A place for after-school activities, homework supervision, club meetings, fitness, and fun activities for school-aged children.
• A facility for life-long learning, fitness, and wellness activities for adults.

Who Should I Contact? If you are interested in helping or desire additional information, please contact Cheryl Kemerer, Executive Director at 724-744-2171 ext. 205.

Public Meetings: Regular meetings of Friends of PTARC are held the second Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. in the Penn-Trafford High School Warrior Center

Board of Directors: Linda Iams (chair), Eleanor Flannery (vice-chair), Celest Roof (secretary), Linda Iams (treasurer), Dr. Jason Cinti, Michele DeNillo, Jennifer Miele, Linda Novak

Friends of Penn-Trafford Area Recreation Commission
Cheryl Kemerer, Executive Director
P.O. Box 452, 2001 Municipal Court, Harrison City, PA 15636, 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.

Wine Tasting Extravaganza 2008

FUNDRAISING EVENTS

Friends of PTARC Gala
An evening with the FACES of our community to fund recreation for Penn-Trafford’s future. The Friends of PTARC FACE Gala honors the men, women, volunteers, and businesses committed to making our community great.

Mistress of Ceremonies: Jennifer Miele, WTAE TV Channel 4 Action News Reporter
Location: Greensburg Country Club
Time: Saturday, April 24, 2010, 6:00-10:00 pm
     Attendance, sponsorships, basket donations available.
     Detailed information available February 1.

Nomination for FACE Award Being Accepted: Friends of PTARC is accepting nominations for the 2010 FACE awards. The Friends Award for Community Excellence, FACE, is awarded at the Gala each year to the individuals, community groups, businesses or teens who have contributed to the betterment of the Penn-Trafford area through recreation. To nominate an individual, community group, teen or business for the 2010 FACE Award, please submit this form by March 1, 2010,

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