Committee members provided updates on supporting events and fundraising activities tied to veterans programming, including a veterans golf outing, a 5K run and sponsorship commitments.

Sponsorships and fundraising: The committee reported roughly $33,500 in confirmed sponsorships at the time of the meeting and said two new sponsors were coming in; one business (FundZone, contact through local campaigners) was mentioned as providing $4,000 and staff noted that other sponsor checks were en route. Committee members said that some sponsors had adjusted levels from platinum to gold and staff were following up.

5K and shirts: Organizers reviewed shirt counts and sizes for a planned run (750 shirts total in a mixed size distribution) and noted the bags for participant packets are being donated by a sponsor. Committee staff reported shirt pricing at about $6 per shirt after discount; pickup dates for runner packet distribution were discussed (package pickup scheduled the day before the 5K at a local dealership with race-kit distribution on two preceding days).

Golf tournament: The veterans golf tournament subcommittee reported productive discussions with a proposed host golf course and corporate partners. Organizers said the course looks ready but that construction on the clubhouse and adjacent facilities has created a “dust” concern; the committee agreed to remain flexible on timing and to monitor the course’s construction progress before finalizing an event date in February.

Volunteers and operations: Committee members asked for adult volunteers to manage staging, registration and hydration stations; volunteers will be asked to arrive early to set up (around 8 a.m.). The committee also discussed communications and free listing sites for race promotion; staff will circulate existing sign-up links and marketing materials.

Speakers
- Gary — Committee member / staff liaison (government)
- Judy — Committee member (government)
- Charles — Subcommittee participant (citizen)
- Fred Semra — Donor / sponsor contact (business)

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discussion_decision
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clarifying_details
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proper_names
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community_relevance
{"geographies":["Miami Lakes"],"funding_sources":["corporate sponsors","donations","race registrations"],"impact_groups":["veterans","runners","local businesses","volunteers"]}

meeting_context
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["fundraising","5K","golf tournament","shirts","volunteers"]

provenance
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