Police Athletic League
2101 SE Tiffany Avenue
Port St. Lucie, FL 34952
(772) 398-9436
Police Athletic League
2101 SE Tiffany Avenue
Port St. Lucie, FL 34952
(772) 398-9436
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PAL Adopt-a-Street & Adopt-a-Park
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 As part of the city’s Adopt-A-Street Program, PAL has adopted Tiffany Avenue from US 1 to Lennard Road. Clean-ups are scheduled several times a year to keep our neighborhood clean. PAL volunteers also have adopted Wood Stork Park, and cleanups are scheduled monthly.
PAL Adopt-A-Street & Adopt-A-Park Program
As part of the city’s Adopt-A-Street Program, PAL has adopted Tiffany Avenue from US 1 to Lennard Road. Clean-ups are scheduled several times a year to keep our neighborhood clean. PAL volunteers also have adopted Wood Stork Park, and cleanups are scheduled monthly.
PAL Adopt-A-Street & Adopt-A-Park Program
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If you are looking for a good workout, our boxing program will provide it. In our Olympic-style boxing program, a typical workout includes calisthenics, strength and agility as well as endurance training. Some members choose to participate in competition to win medals and trophies. Others come for the workout, friendship and to be part of the team. Students are taught that any boxing outside of the gym will result in disciplinary action. After all, they have nothing to prove outside of the ring. Coordinator: Bill Corbett (772) 398-9436 after 4 p.m.
If you are looking for a good workout, our boxing program will provide it. In our Olympic-style boxing program, a typical workout includes calisthenics, strength and agility as well as endurance training. Some members choose to participate in competition to win medals and trophies. Others come for the workout, friendship and to be part of the team. Students are taught that any boxing outside of the gym will result in disciplinary action. After all, they have nothing to prove outside of the ring. Coordinator: Bill Corbett (772) 398-9436 after 4 p.m.
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| *Edited Segment of "Highlights"* - The March edition of Highlights, a half-hour program on PSL-TV20. |
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PAL Fishing Clinics are conducted approximately every six weeks at the lake behind the PAL Gym. Volunteers from the Savanna Club Fishing Club look forward to working with youth ages 6 to 12 to teach them the basics of fishing and the tricks for landing the big one.
Each clinic starts with knot tying lessons before the group moves outside to catch and release some fish from the lake. There is no charge for the clinic, although donations are accepted.
PAL Fishing Clinics are conducted approximately every six weeks at the lake behind the PAL Gym. Volunteers from the Savanna Club Fishing Club look forward to working with youth ages 6 to 12 to teach them the basics of fishing and the tricks for landing the big one.
Each clinic starts with knot tying lessons before the group moves outside to catch and release some fish from the lake. There is no charge for the clinic, although donations are accepted.
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PAL Fishing Clinic - Video
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| *Edited Segment of "Highlights"* - The March edition of Highlights, a half-hour program on PSL-TV20. |
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The Karate program meets three nights a week at the PAL building. The program is coordinated by Executive Director Rich Wilson, a fourth degree black belt, along with grand master Bob Fabrey and Sensei Joe Fabrey. Participants learn the basics of karate and have the opportunity to move on for more advanced instruction.
Click here for the Japanese Karate schedule
The Karate program meets three nights a week at the PAL building. The program is coordinated by Executive Director Rich Wilson, a fourth degree black belt, along with grand master Bob Fabrey and Sensei Joe Fabrey. Participants learn the basics of karate and have the opportunity to move on for more advanced instruction.
Click here for the Japanese Karate schedule
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PAL RAD Kids - Resist Aggression Defensively
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Rad Kids is a children’s safety program for youth ages 5 to 12 designed to teach kids how to prepare for emergencies and to avoid danger. The week long class teaches important safety skills. Rad Kids are ready kids!
NO CLASSES SCHEDULED AT THIS TIME.
Rad Kids is a children’s safety program for youth ages 5 to 12 designed to teach kids how to prepare for emergencies and to avoid danger. The week long class teaches important safety skills. Rad Kids are ready kids!
NO CLASSES SCHEDULED AT THIS TIME.
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Throughout the year, PAL runs camps and clinics in several areas. These camps and clinics might last a day, a week, or meet once a week for a period of time. Camps and clinics might involve golf, tennis, baton, boxing, football skills, baseball skills, or science.
Throughout the year, PAL runs camps and clinics in several areas. These camps and clinics might last a day, a week, or meet once a week for a period of time. Camps and clinics might involve golf, tennis, baton, boxing, football skills, baseball skills, or science.
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| *Edited Segment of "Highlights"* - The August edition of Highlights, a half-hour program on PSL-TV20. |
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PAL T-Ball Instruction - Video
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| *Edited Segment of "Highlights"* - The April edition of Highlights, a half-hour program on PSL-TV20. |
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The PAL Track Club consists of over 60 athletes and 12 coaches who begin practice in December and participate in meets throughout South Florida during the spring. Many athletes continue with AAU events in the summer months.
Port St. Lucie PAL Track Club has coaches, active board members, and parent volunteers who are devotedly working together and striving for excellence in shaping our athletes to become winners, great leaders, and positive role models in our communities. We encourage and challenge our kids ages 6 to 18 to join our club and become TOO FAST TOO FURIOUS.
The PAL Track Club consists of over 60 athletes and 12 coaches who begin practice in December and participate in meets throughout South Florida during the spring. Many athletes continue with AAU events in the summer months.
Port St. Lucie PAL Track Club has coaches, active board members, and parent volunteers who are devotedly working together and striving for excellence in shaping our athletes to become winners, great leaders, and positive role models in our communities. We encourage and challenge our kids ages 6 to 18 to join our club and become TOO FAST TOO FURIOUS.
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The beginner's wrestling & conditioning program, coached by Police Officer Wm. Harris, is an opportunity for any youth (ages 8 to 14) to learn the basic fundamentals along with sports nutrition in a non-competitive atmosphere.
To register call Dave 201-4602
Click here for the schedule beginning September, 2010
(revised)
The beginner's wrestling & conditioning program, coached by Police Officer Wm. Harris, is an opportunity for any youth (ages 8 to 14) to learn the basic fundamentals along with sports nutrition in a non-competitive atmosphere.
To register call Dave 201-4602
Click here for the schedule beginning September, 2010
(revised)
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The PAL Youth Directors program is designed for young people ages 12 through 16 who are aspiring leaders in the community. Participants in the program desire to give back to their community by performing service and developing skills that will better their lives and affect positive change. Participants gain an appreciation for community service, its positive results, and its importance to Port St. Lucie and the country.
When participants serve their communities, their good deeds are beneficial to the people they help, and also to the youth themselves. When many hands work together, much gets accomplished. The PAL Youth Directors recognize this as they pool their talents and skills for the local and regional projects in which they participate.
Each year, program participants are expected to:
1.Attend 6 local meetings at the Police Athletic League facility. Meetings will be held once a month at a time decided upon by the group. Special meetings will be held as necessary.
2.Attend 3 regional meetings throughout east-central Florida
3.Participate in 4 local community service projects
4.Participate in 3 regional community service projects
Participants must also complete a program application, sign a release of liability form and code of conduct, and provide proof of birth and a color photo. There may be a small cost for some activities, such as CPR training, first aid training, etc.
Youth Directors who complete these and other requirements set forth by the State of Florida Association of Police Athletic/Activities Leagues are eligible to attend the annual Youth Directors Conference at Walt Disney World Resort held in January of each year. This four day-three night event provides additional training and seminars to develop leadership skills, as well as opportunities to enjoy the Disney complex.
For more information about the Youth Directors Program, please contact:
Officer Rich Wilson, Executive Director (772) 398-9436
Tom Filipkowski, President, Board of Directors (772) 878-9428
Youth Director Programs - CLICK HERE
The PAL Youth Directors program is designed for young people ages 12 through 16 who are aspiring leaders in the community. Participants in the program desire to give back to their community by performing service and developing skills that will better their lives and affect positive change. Participants gain an appreciation for community service, its positive results, and its importance to Port St. Lucie and the country.
When participants serve their communities, their good deeds are beneficial to the people they help, and also to the youth themselves. When many hands work together, much gets accomplished. The PAL Youth Directors recognize this as they pool their talents and skills for the local and regional projects in which they participate.
Each year, program participants are expected to:
1.Attend 6 local meetings at the Police Athletic League facility. Meetings will be held once a month at a time decided upon by the group. Special meetings will be held as necessary.
2.Attend 3 regional meetings throughout east-central Florida
3.Participate in 4 local community service projects
4.Participate in 3 regional community service projects
Participants must also complete a program application, sign a release of liability form and code of conduct, and provide proof of birth and a color photo. There may be a small cost for some activities, such as CPR training, first aid training, etc.
Youth Directors who complete these and other requirements set forth by the State of Florida Association of Police Athletic/Activities Leagues are eligible to attend the annual Youth Directors Conference at Walt Disney World Resort held in January of each year. This four day-three night event provides additional training and seminars to develop leadership skills, as well as opportunities to enjoy the Disney complex.
For more information about the Youth Directors Program, please contact:
Officer Rich Wilson, Executive Director (772) 398-9436
Tom Filipkowski, President, Board of Directors (772) 878-9428
Youth Director Programs - CLICK HERE
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| *Edited Segment of "Highlights"* - The September edition of Highlights, a half-hour program on PSL-TV20. |
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PAL Tree Planting - Youth Director's Program
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| *Edited Segment of "Highlights"* - The February edition of Highlights, a half-hour program on PSL-TV20. |
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PAL Free Bicycle Helmet Giveaway
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| *Edited Segment of "Highlights"* - The June edition of Highlights, a half-hour program on PSL-TV20. |
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| YOUTH DIRECTORS TEAM UP TO HELP PAL - Monday, August 30, 2010The State of Florida Association of Police Athletic Leagues actively encourages PAL chapters to help each other in community service projects. A great example of that cooperative spirit took place on August 28 when youth from 6 cities came together to clean Tiffany Avenue, clean Wood Stork Park and Rotary Park, and put down fresh mulch and new plants around the PAL building in Port St. Lucie.
Members of the Youth Directors Programs from Satellite Beach, Cocoa, West Melbourne, Palm Bay, Fort Pierce, and Port St. Lucie worked their magic on a beautiful Saturday morning. Crews of young men and women spread out throughout the neighborhood to clean Tiffany Avenue from US 1 to Lennard Road, Wood Stork Park, and Rotary Park. At the same time, other Youth Directors put 65 new plants in the ground, spread 50 bags of mulch around the PAL gym, and trimmed trees around the facility.
After a brief meeting and a hearty lunch, the teens headed home to their respective cities happy with the work they accomplished at Port St. Lucie PAL.
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| FISHING TOURNAMENT IS FUN FOR ALL - Monday, August 23, 2010Saturday, August 21, was a day of excitement at the lake behind the PAL building at Rotary Park in Port St. Lucie. Sixty-six youngsters participated in the 28th annual Kids Fishing Tournament, sponsored by the Parks & Recreation Department, the Police Athletic League, the Port St. Lucie Anglers Club, and the Savanna Club Fishing Club.
Thirty-nine boys and girls competed in the 5-9 age group.In this category, Kenzy Koch caught the first fish, Seth Pietsch caught the most fish, and Juan Jimenez caught the biggest fish.
Later in the morning, twenty-seven boys and girls fished in the 10-14 age group. Tyler Smith caught the first fish, Mark Jattan caught the most fish, and Austin Mamo actually caught the three biggest fish in his division.
Trophies were awarded to the winners in each category, and over 50 door prizes were won by participants. The fish are glad to have the lake back to themselves!
Special thanks to Larry Lankow and Michael Villanti from the Parks and Recreation Department and to Chuck Smith for his support.
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| BOXERS CLEAN TIFFANY AVENUE - Thursday, August 12, 2010In addition to the many sports programs offered by the Port St. Lucie Police Athletic League, PAL offers its participants a chance to give back to the community. Each full time program at PAL is encouraged to participate in the city's Adopt-a-Street and Adopt-a-Park programs.
On Saturday, July 24, it was members of the PAL boxing program who came out on a Saturday morning to pick up trash and litter from Wood Stork Park. Coach Bill Corbett and his young boxers helped keep the park in great shape for the community to enjoy.
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| SUMMER CAMPERS ENJOYS PAL’S COOKING - Thursday, August 12, 2010Every summer, the Port St. Lucie Police Athletic League cooks up a lunch of hot dogs and hamburgers for the participants in the summer camps offered by the City of Port St. Lucie's Parks and Recreation Department. This year was no different as close to 200 youngsters were transported over to Whispering Pines Park on August 6 for some afternoon fun and a lunch of cheeseburgers and hot dogs right off the grill.
Members of the Explorer Post 411 and PAL collaborated on the effort to please the hungry campers.
Summer Campers at PAL’s Barbeque |
| PAL TAKES A ROAD TRIP TO A MARLINS GAME - Thursday, August 12, 2010Every year, the Port St. Lucie Police Athletic League charters a bus, and takes a road trip to a Marlins baseball game. This year, it was the St. Louis Cardinals in town when 30 friends of PAL went down to see the Marlins in Saturday, August 7. Everyone enjoyed the game and most were pleased when the Marlins came away with an extra innings victory.
PAL members enjoyed a Marlins-Cardinals game on August 7 |
| PAL GOLF TOURNAMENT COMING SOON - Monday, August 09, 2010PAL’s annual golf tournament is right around the corner. This year, the event takes place on Saturday, September 11 at the Gator Trace Golf Club. The shotgun start begins at 8:30 am.
The entry fee for the tournament is $75 per person. This includes greens fees and cart, a continental breakfast, luncheon after the tournament, and door prizes.
The four person team scramble will include two flights – championship and handicap. For each flight, trophies will be awarded to the first and second place teams, and the first and second place teams will receive a group choice of a foursome of golf.
One dozen golf balls will also be awarded for closest to the pin, longest drive, and straightest drive on designated holes.
To add to the fun, golfers will have the opportunity to buy mulligans ($5 each with a limit of 4 per team) and participate in raffles and a 50/50 drawing.
Several levels of sponsorships are also available.
Entry forms can be obtained by visiting the PAL website at www.pslpd.us/ - PAL link or by calling the PAL office at 398-9436.
Please join us at Gator Trace for a great Saturday of golf at the annual Police Athletic League tournament.
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| EXPLORING 101 SUMMER CAMP - Monday, August 09, 2010It has been a busy summer for the Explorers of Port St. Lucie Post 411. After returning from a week-long national conference in Atlanta, the Explorers started their first annual Exploring 101 Summer Camp, which was held from July 26 through August 5.
The camp focused on several aspects of police work that would be of interest to a person exploring law enforcement as a career. Initial classes focused on the history of law enforcement exploring, rank structure, post fundraising and details, along with meetings and locations. Additional topics covered internet safety, weapon safety, target practice, P/T and Drill, policies and guidelines, and observation skills. Participants in the camp also took a tour of the St. Lucie County Jail and were able to use the IRSC indoor range.
In all, there were ten youth in the program, and a total of 12 Explorers under the direction of Officer Fred Knaggs served as instructors during the camp.
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| BUY A TICKET – WIN A BICYCLE - Monday, August 09, 2010National Night Out on Tuesday, August 3 was a great place to learn about keeping neighborhoods safe and supporting the law enforcement efforts in the community.
At the festivities, the Youth Directors from the Port St. Lucie Police Athletic League raffled off a new bicycle. The lucky winner was Cosimo Marcantonio, who plans to ride the bike to keep up with his two sons.
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| SUMMER FUN AT PAL’S JULY BASEBALL CAMP - Monday, August 02, 2010Each summer, after the regular Little League seasons have ended, PAL steps in to provide the baseball fun for local youth. During the week of July 19-23, Coach Dave Hentz and some loyal volunteers conducted a baseball camp where youngsters ages 7-12 improved their skills in hitting, fielding, running, and throwing.
Baseball Campers at PAL’s July Camp |
| GIRLS LOVE PAL’S BATON CAMP - Monday, August 02, 2010
A new addition to the summer lineup of the Port St. Lucie Police Athletic League, Inc. has been Baton Camp, conducted by Missy Liss of the M&M Sweeties.
At Baton Camp, participants meet on Tuesday afternoons in the air conditioned PAL Gym to practice their moves and learn new routines. The concentrated time period also allows more time for drill and repetition as well as providing a fun summer activity.
Instructor Missy Liss and girls at Baton Camp |
| Skills Come First at Football Skills Camp - Monday, August 02, 2010
You know football season is right around the corner when Port St. Lucie PAL sponsors its annual Football Skills Camp.
In late July, over 120 young athletes participated in a week of drills and skills instruction. With several days of great weather, a lot was accomplished. Campers were treated to pizza and soda on the final night of camp to wrap up a great week of football.
Campers go through drills at PAL’s Football Skills Camp |
| YOUTH DIRECTORS CLEAN AREA BEACHES - Thursday, July 29, 2010
In St. Lucie County, Police Athletic Leagues in Fort Pierce and Port St. Lucie have active Youth Directors Programs, where teens volunteer their services to help the community.
On Saturday, July 17, members of Youth Directors Programs from Fort Pierce and Port St. Lucie were joined by teens from Palm Bay, Satellite Beach, Cocoa, and West Melbourne to clean beaches as part of a regional PAL service project. Meeting at Jaycee Park in Fort Pierce, over 50 teens spread out to clean local beaches, parks, and adjacent parking areas.
In addition to local projects that each program does frequently, the Florida Association of Police Athletic Leagues encourages Youth Directors programs to work together to make a difference in their communities. The results are of benefit to all.
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| SCIENCE ROCKS AT PORT ST. LUCIE PAL - Monday, July 26, 2010In addition to a great variety of sports activities, the Port St. Lucie Police Athletic League also provides activities to challenge the youth of our community.
This summer, sixty eight students, ranging in age from 6 to 14, attended Science Camps at PAL. Depending upon their age, students dissected owl pellets, built electric circuits, studied flight, conducted chemistry experiments, and conducted tests on water, soil, antacids, and aspirin. The hit of each science camp was the making and launching of rockets.
While the camps are over for 2010, participants learned a lot about science and experienced how much fun it can be. The camps are sure to return in the summer of 2011.
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| SUMMER FUN AT PAL BASEBALL CAMPS - Friday, July 09, 2010Each summer, after the regular Little League seasons have ended, PAL steps in to provide the baseball fun for local youth. For two weeks in June and again for two weeks in July, Coach Dave and some loyal volunteers conduct tee-ball camps and baseball camps where youngsters learn the skills of hitting, fielding, running, and throwing.
June Tee-ball Camp
June Baseball Camp
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| BASKETBALL COMPETITIONS WITH PORT ST. LUCIE PAL - Wednesday, July 07, 2010
Along with the Parks and Recreation Department, Port St. Lucie PAL conducts frequent basketball events.
In June, it was a free throw shooting contest at the Minsky Gym for the youth of the community. Winners of the June 24 event were: Blake Taylor (12), Seth Louis (15), and Junior Alexis (16). The winners were awarded a new basketball and a PAL Sports tee shirt.
Demetris Collins (Minsky Gym), Junior Alexis, Blake Taylor,
Seth Louis, and PAL Assistant Director Dave Hentz
On July 3, PAL conducted a Three Point Contest and a Free Throw Contest at the Freedom Fest held at the Civic Center. Winners at this event were Carlos Guillen, Richie Sookhem, and Samuel Rodriguez.
PAL Assistant Director Dave Hentz, Carlos Guillen, Richie Sookhem, and Samuel Rodriguez The winners were awarded a new basketball and a PAL Sports tee shirt. |
| Quarterbacks and Receivers Improve their Skills - Wednesday, July 07, 2010
During the last week of June, aspiring quarterbacks and receivers had a chance to show their abilities and practice their skills at the first Quarterbacks and Receivers Camp, co-sponsored by the Port St. Lucie Police Athletic League and the PSL Parks & Recreation Department.
Under the direction of Coach Bill Vega, participants focused on drills, throwing mechanics, accuracy, agility, route running, ball skills, and leadership.
Quarterback and Receivers Camp coaches and participants
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| TAKE IT TO THE RING RESULTS - Friday, June 18, 2010On Saturday, June 5, Port St. Lucie PAL sponsored Take It to the Ring, a USA sanctioned boxing event under the direction of the Florida Association and its officials. The event was held at the Port St. Lucie Civic Center, and was attended by 15 boxing teams that came to win trophies in their individual weight classes. The competition was great.
The Port St. Lucie PAL team entered seven boxers. Damian Escalera, 15, won the first bout of the evening over Orlando Consuerna of Miami. In bout #5, Hector Maldonado, 12, won his very first fight over Rayael Camacho of Orlando.
In the main event, Christopher Torres, 17, won a unanimous decision over Jarrett Goodman of Palm Beach.
Other Port St. Lucie boxers fought well, but lost decisions: Joshua Torres, Eli Colin, Heriberto Alrejas, and Luis Vazquez Oyola.
At the end of the evening, Port St. Lucie PAL brought home the trophy as the most outstanding boxing club at the event.
PAL thanks everyone who came out and watched a great night of amateur boxing.
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| PAL KARATE PROGRAM HELPS ST. JUDE HOSPITAL - Friday, June 18, 2010Every year, the Karate Program at Port St. Lucie PAL steps up and conducts a charity event for St. Jude Hospital. The Martial Arts for St. Jude event gives participants an opportunity to spar, and demonstrate moves, breaking ability, and skills.
Funds raised are used for children who are stricken with catastrophic diseases and are being helped by St. Jude Hospital. The vent was coordinated by Bob and Kathy Fabrey from the PAL Karate Program.
Martial Arts for St. Jude
PAL Karate Program June 12, 2010
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| PAL YOUTH DIRECTORS HELP THE COMMUNITY - Friday, June 18, 2010In April of 2008, the Port St. Lucie Police Athletic League began the Youth Directors Program as a means of providing local teens with opportunities for community service.
Since that time, the young men and women in the program have taken that mission to heart. From street cleanups to beach cleanups, from beautification projects to deploying bags of oysters, the Youth Directors have been busy in the community and the region.
In June, the group passed a milestone by completing their 2,000th hour of community service since its inception. Several members have accumulated over 100 hours of service, and with new members joining each month, the vitality of the group has been maintained and strengthened.
PAL is proud of the continuing service that our teens are providing to the community.
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Under Florida law, e-mail addresses are public
records. If you do not want your e-mail address
released in response to a public records request,
do not send electronic mail to this entity. Instead,
contact this office by phone or in writing.
Under Florida law, e-mail addresses are public
records. If you do not want your e-mail address
released in response to a public records request,
do not send electronic mail to this entity. Instead,
contact this office by phone or in writing.
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