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December 2021 December 2021 PGA C.A.N.!, Page 3
From The Editor: You Do Unto Me…

I recently was speaking Rather than being a part of a large charitable organization, little children (I believe may have been 3 years old) would
with Mary Butler, a PGA John decided to proceed on a personal level. John is a have a box taped to their hands palm up with small boxes
National resident, about veteran of the Vietnam era so he knows firsthand the poverty of Chiclets gum. They would pull my pants’ leg and say
my editorial columns. facing a large proportion of the world. Through the efforts “Chiclets, Chiclets.” Since I don’t chew gum, I gave them
She mentioned that she of John and his wife, Donna, during the past four years, 32 the money without accepting the product. It would bring a
sometimes sends them to homes have been built and furnished. Most of the residents smile to my face to see how industrious these children were
friends and family. I am have lived without electricity and plumbing. Imagine the while praying they lived with a loving family.
inspired by people like impact that Donna and John have had on those families. I admire and thank John for his military service to keep
Mary who have the wisdom In addition, although they do not have the need for staff our country free at a challenging time in our nation. It is
acquired through life’s in their home, John and Donna have two housekeepers and remarkable to know that John’s love for humanity made him
experiences. Mary told me a gardener – all to give others a purpose and a feeling that alter his life many years later to make a positive impact on
one of her favorite quotes: they are earning a living. They also often buy food in large those who may have had no hope to improve their lives. The
“To the world you may be one person but to one person quantities and distribute it to the needy. residents of the village now know they are not forgotten.
you may be the world.” It is attributed to Theodor Seuss Mary described the children in the village who are doing John and Donna live the spirit of Christmas 365 days a year
Geisel better known under his pen name as Dr. Seuss. their best to provide a service and receive compensation. quietly in a remote village without seeking recognition.
Mary was raised in Norwood, Massachusetts where her Despite not needing it, John will many times a day accept Jesus said “Whatsoever you do for the least of my brethren,
father worked for Plimpton Press. As we continued our the offer to shine his shoes or buy gum from the children. you do unto me.” One of my favorite Hymns by Willard F.
conversation, Mary told me about her brother, John and his I told Mary about my experience in Mexico City in the Jabusch is based on those words:
wife, who are living in Guatemala. John sold his business 1970’s with the children. I would walk in the downtown
four years ago. It was at that time that they decided they area and some boys would approach me to shine my shoes. “Whatsoever you do to the least of my people,
wanted to assist the residents of a small town in South If I said, “No, Thank you,” they spoke enough English to that you do unto me.
America who mostly lived in very challenging conditions. reply, “You need it.” I would laugh inside and give them the When I was hungry, you gave me to eat;
They moved and built their own modest home. money without the shoeshine. Then in the outside markets, When I was thirsty, you gave me to drink.
Now enter into the home of My Father.
Whatsoever you do to the least of my people,
PGa POa annUal meetinG When I was homeless, you opened your door;
that you do unto me.
When I was naked, you gave me your coat.
Request For Candidates Whatsoever you do to the least of my people,
Now enter into the home of My Father.

that you do unto me.
When I was weary, you helped me find rest.
If you have experience serving on a Florida HOA or Condo Board and When I was anxious, you calmed all my fears.
You have time to serve a two year term on the PGA POA Board of Governors Now enter into the home of My Father.
please provide your name, contact information and qualifications via letter to Whatsoever you do to the least of my people,
PGA POA Nominating Committee that you do unto me.”
7100 Fairway Drive #29 Until next month,
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418 James A. Cioffi, Editor
Or fax to (561) 622-6324 james@jcclaw.com
Deadline for submittal is December 15, 2021 (P.S. Please provide me information about other

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