polk senior games

MISSION STATEMENT

Polk Senior Games provides an annual event of competitive athletic and recreational events for men and women 50 years and over. The Games promote an active, healthy lifestyle, an interest in sports, and volunteerism. The Games offer something for everyone - the serious competitor, the fun at heart, the seasoned athlete, and the physically challenged.

About The Games
Event Sponsors
Sponsor Opportunity
Donations
Volunteers
Wish List
Directors
Our Founder

sponsors

GOLD SPONSOR

gold sponsor

18th year as sponsor

SILVER SPONSOR
We need a new sponsor!

BRONZE SPONSOR

JAMES W. SIKES
FAMILY

17th year as sponsor

fed

8th year as sponsor

Website Sponsored by
Gus and Lisa Palas
Palas Events, L.L.C.

Polk Senior Games is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization, meaning it is designated by the IRS as a charitable cause, is exempt from federal income tax and can accept tax-deductible donations. Funding for the Games is raised through entry fees, sponsorships and donations.



EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

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Deena Wilbur has worked for Polk Senior Games since 1993 and serves on the Florida State Senior Games Advisory Committee.

The Executive Director reports to the Board of Directors whose volunteer members are community and business leaders, recreation professionals, competitors and interested citizens. Most board directors are seniors and have a variety of lifetime experiences and abilities. They value their commitment to the success of the Games.

2009-2010 BOARD OF DIRECTORS

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Dee Oeters, President
Rudy Gittenss, 1st Vice President
Jim Barry, 2nd Vice President
Jean Eissman, Treasurer
Marie Gouldsbury, Secretary
Dick Cheney, Past President
Susan Smith, Member at Large
Larry Powell, Member at Large
Bill Hanna, Event Coordinator
Theresa Bright – Publix Super Markets
B J Brock
Bob Brooks
Frank Brooks
Frank Butler
Nancy Christy
Jim Corbeil

J J Corbett
Diane DiMonaco
Johann Emory
Helen Grieshaber
Chuck Gugino
Mimi Hardman
Mildred Hawk
Duane Hopkins
Sandy Jones
Maggie Lazarre
Beth Luxford

Rob Mason
Tom McLaughlin - Publix Super Markets
Rich Mellock
Tom Mizell
Lorain Nardi
Grace Page
Joan Pendry
Larry Powell
Diane Quinn
Chris Sikes - James W. Sikes Family
Bob Smith
Chas Smith – CPS Investment Advisors
Mary Jo Smith
Larry Smucker
Linda Smucker
Willie Speed
Betty Stephens
Barbara Sweeney
Nancye Thornberry
Ruth Warnick
Harry White
Howard Wiggs
Helen Wiper

Ann Wyant

Financial Advisor - Michael Riskin, CPA

Legal Counsel - Ben H. Darby Jr, PA