April 2, 2023


PPPA – WEEKLY EMAIL BLAST


In this week's blast:





      PPPA QUARTERLY BOARD MEETING

    The next PPPA Quarterly Board Meeting is scheduled for Saturday, April 15, 2023, at the Pikes Peak Library District's Library 21c, in the Ent Conference Center, from 10:15 AM to 12:15 PM.  PPPA members are welcome to attend and listen to the proceedings.  

     A Public Comment time of 15 minutes will be set aside at the beginning of the meeting and will appear on the agenda. Any active PPPA member in good standing (i.e., dues paid) will be given the opportunity to address the Board during the Public Comment time. Members wishing to address the Board may do so at this time. There will be a specified time limit for public comment, not to exceed three minutes.   Members should contact the Board Secretary before the Board Meeting to be put on the agenda to speak at the Public Comment time with a specific topic.  For more information on speaking during the Public Comment time, please see PPPA Policy #12.

    PPPA Policy #12 Pikes Peak Pickleball Association Regular Board Meetings Open to Members 


            


      PLEASE WELCOME THIRD ACT INSURANCE AS OUR NEWEST PPPA $1000 PLATINUM-LEVEL SPONSOR.


    Don't get pickled by Medicare!

    Offering no-pressure, complimentary consultations on your Medicare options.


                                             

          

    Sarah Stowell

    719-360-2285 

    Sarah@thirdactinsurance.com

    www.thirdactinsurance.com


    Kind regards,


    Sarah Gotwals Stowell
    Owner, Independent Insurance Broker, Third Act Insurance

    719-360-2285  |  Sarah@thirdactinsurance.com

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    We do not offer every plan available in your area.  Any information we provide is limited to those plans we do offer in your area.  Please contact Medicare.gov or 1-800-MEDICARE to get information on all of your options!

    As with all our outstanding PPPA Sponsors, we ask our Members to please utilize their businesses and now also consider Third Act Insurance and Owner Sarah Stowell for all your Medicare insurance needs. 

    Your PPPA Board of Directors




      ISSUE 1 INITIATIVE ON UPCOMING BALLOT

    For those of you that may not know, the previous Trails and Open Spaces initiative “2B” a couple years ago provided funds to enable the Colorado Springs Parks Recreation & Cultural Services to install the lighting at the Monument Valley Park 15 court facility. It also provided funding to the various improvements currently underway at the park. PPPA as a 501(c)3 can support ballot initiatives, but not candidates running for office. Initiative 1 will ensure that the funding for future park’s improvements, trails and open spaces is extended to continue to fund various parks, trails and open spaces projects will continue to make Colorado Springs a beautiful place to live, visit and play.

    --Over the past 25 years TOPS has

    -Preserved 7500 acres of Open Space

    -Built or improved 67 Parks

    -Added 53 miles of Trails

    --Without the 20-year extension

    -No continued funding for purchasing open space

    -Funding for parks and trails will be reduced

    Protect our outdoor spaces beyond 2025!


                        Cell:719.314.6008

    PPPA Board of Directors


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        2023 COLORADO OPEN - PIKES PEAK OR BUST TOURNAMENT - AUGUST 11 - 13, 2023

      Registration is now open for the 2023 Colorado Open - Pikes Peak or Bust Tournament. 

      This is the "only" tournament that dedicates all proceeds to the City of Colorado Springs and to El Paso County to assist in funding new courts. Current new court development projects are:

       - Bear Creek Park - 6 additional pickleball courts and two tennis courts dual striped for pickleball

       - Venezia Park - 4 additional pickleball courts which are Pending Colorado Springs Parks and Recreation approval

       - Coleman Park - 18 - 20 pickleball courts that are included in the final design for the park

      Please register as soon as possible and be ready to enjoy some competitive play and a fun tournament experience!

      All information for registration can be found by clicking on this flyer:

       THE PPPA ONLINE STORE IS OPEN

      Looking for gifts for yourself or pickleball loving family members or friends? Look no further! We have restocked our shelves and PPPA logo merchandise is now on sale with most sizes and colors of tee shirts, pullovers, hats and visors currently available in limited supplies online at the PPPA Store (pikespeakpickleball.com). Simply go to the website, click on the “Store” link, and follow the prompts to search for available colors, sizes, and styles.

      Payment can be made through PayPal or with your own credit card. Your purchase will be mailed to you for an additional charge, or you may choose to pick up your item(s). Pick up instructions will appear on your confirmation if you choose this option. Supplies are limited so log on and shop today!



      Erica Roberts, Merchandise Manager



       PICKLEBALL CENTRAL'S REWARDS PROGRAM

      Save 5% and 5% comes back to PPPA in an annual Pickleball Central gift card!

      Interested in saving 5% on pickleball gear, clothing and training aids?  PPPA is now enrolled in Pickleball Central’s Club Rewards program.  Here are the details for you and PPPA to benefit from:

      When purchasing any items from www.PickleballCentral.com, enter CRPPPA and you will receive an automatic 5% DISCOUNT and PPPA will earn 5% of every purchase that uses the code in an end-of-the-year gift card to purchase anything that PPPA needs – balls, extra paddles, nets, whatever we need!    (The code is not case sensitive.)

      Here's more about the ClubRewards program.


       KING SOOPERS COMMUNITY REWARD PROGRAM BENEFITS PPPA 

      Did you know that you can earn $$$ for PPPA with every dollar you spend when you shop at King Soopers or City Market? Friends and Family can help PPPA earn money too!

      See this flyer for information and how you can sign up.


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