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1. VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETING:
VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA
AGENDA ITEM TRANSMITTAL FORM
Meeting Date:
11 / 13/08 Meeting Type: Regular Ordinance #: C:icl~ here to enter text.
Consent Agenda: No Resolution #: ~~Eick here to enter text.
Originating Department: Mayor Watkins
2. AGENDA ITEM TITLE: (Wording form the SUBJECT line of your staff report)
Council Discussion and Approval of Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse Request
3. BUDGET /FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Account #: 001.100.582.800 Amount of this item: To be determined by Council
Current Budgeted Amount Available: Amount Remaining after item:
$9,000 ($1,000 previously donated to JHS To be determined by Council
Project Graduation)
Budget Transfer Required: No Appropriate Fund Balance: No
4. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY OF MAJOR ISSUES: (This is a snap shot description of the agenda item)
Council Discussion and Approval of Jupiter Lighthouse Request
5. APPROVALS:
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Dept. Head:_~~,~ 1~ .-, Finance Director: `R~viewed for Financial
Sufficiency
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Attorney: (for legal sufficiency)
Village Manager:
Yes ^ No ^
• SUBMIT FOR COUNCIL DISCUSSION:
• APPROVE ITEM: ^
• DENY ITEM: ^
Form amended 08/26/08
Routing Sheet Process
1. Send ALL completed forms to
Finance for review ONE WEEK prior
to agenda items due into Clerk's
Office.
2. Finance sends Routing Sheet to
Clerk by deadline.
3. Clerk formulates agenda and sends
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JUPITER INLET LIGHTHOUSE & MUSEUM
Dear Members,
You know what's coming ... an urgent request for donations. You are right! The Society faces a severe budget
adjustment due to slashed state and county grant awards - to the tune of $35,000! So we do need your help to keep up our full
head of steam as we continue to enhance the center of your historic community.
And haven't we accomplished a great deal in a very short time? The national designation that we have worked so
diligently to obtain is now a reality and our favorite Lighthouse, along with 126 remarkable waterfront acres, is forever
protected as a national monument!
This year we have advocated, fundraised, preserved, collected, educated, exhibited,
greeted and entertained over 57,000 visitors and school children at the site. Count another
125,000 people who enjoyed our traveling exhibits in other museums around the state, too. We
finished a $335,000 upgrade to the lighthouse, saved a rare collection of Contact Period artifacts
from the EBay "auction block," expanded our area of responsibility with the USCG, constructed
a replica kitchen, porch and breezeway for the Tindall Pioneer Homestead, and created an
inviting exterior exhibit area for visitors to enjoy. Plus, we became an official online
Weatherbug station, with a live camera atop the Lighthouse just weeks away, thanks to our new
partnership with WPEC-TV CBS 12.
There's more, but you get the idea. Staff and our wonderful volunteers are doing a
terrific job here at the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse & Museum. And right now we need a little extra
help. So here are three easy ways you can contribute:
1. Send us a check! It's tax deductible!
2. Give us your email for our e-newsletter so we can save printing/postage costs.
3. Do your holiday shopping in our exciting gift shop.
Thank you in advance for your critical support. Generous members are the cornerstone of our
successful Society.
It is an honor to serve you.
Sincerely,
Jamie Stuve
Executive Director
Loxahatchee River Historical Society, #CH3759
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JUPITER INLET L IGHTHOUSE & I~lL1S~LiM
2008 Museum History Exhibit
Glimpses of River History: --
Postcards from the Past
Step back in time to see life on the river from Ancient
Native American and Seminole influence, pioneer
families, Jupiter communications, maritime history and
more. Newly acquired artifacts, never before exhibited
include Native American Indian bead necklaces and
pendant.
Construction Is Underway:
The Tindall Pioneer Homestead
1892 George Washington Tindall House exhibit with
replica kitchen, showcasing pioneer life in early
Jupiter is nearly completed. Watch for an upcoming
announcement.
Lighthouse Sunset Tour - Call for tour time
Oct. 8, 22; Nov. 12,26; Dec. 10
Take in the spectacular sunset views and witness the
Jupiter Light turning on to illuminate the night sky.
Visitors get an inside look at the nuts & bolts of a
working lighthouse watchroom. Tour time
approximately 75 minutes. $15 per person, limited
space, RSVP is required.
BRAND NEW!
Lighthouse Kids ~~
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Explorers Club « ~~~~
A special outdoor eco-history program for youths
ages 8-12, 7 sessions, cost is $35 per child due at
registration, call 561-747-8380 x101 or stop in gift
shop to sign up. Saturdays, 10am-12pm on the
following dates: Nov 15, Dec. 20, Jan. 24, Feb. 21,
Mar. 14, Apr. 25, May 23.
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The Museum Is
Currently Accepting
Volunteer Applications for
Tours, Gift Shop & Snack Shop
Sept. 27 Museum Day for Smithsonian
Magazine Members
Celebration of our Nation's Museums. Free admission
to Smithsonian Magazine Members and their guests.
Must show Museum Day Card.
Sept. 27 National Public Lands Day
The Bureau of Land Management is coordinating
volunteer cleanup of the lands surrounding the
lighthouse. Sam-12pm. Any groups or individuals
interested in volunteering may sign up by calling 561-
747-8380, ext.101.
Nov. 22 Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse
Fall Sundowner
Light up your night with live entertainment,
live auction, museum tour, cocktails &
signature hors d'oeuvres from local restaurants. All
proceeds benefit the Loxahatchee River Historical
Society. Saturday, Nov. 22nd, 5:30-8pm, $75 donation
per guest. Call for ticket information 561-747-8380,
x 101
11am-2pm Kids, Meet Tropical Santa at the
Lighthouse & Museum and Parents, don't
forget your cameras! John Bussert & his 5 pet
parrots will provide Calypso steel drum music
for our holiday celebration. Goodies and yummy treats
will be available in the snack shop along with holiday
crafts for the kids. Sponsored by the Noserider SurF
Club, Lighthouse Staff & Volunteers
10am-5pm Visit the Gift Shop for special gift baskets
and unique lighthouse merchandise just in time for the
Holidays with free gift wrapping.
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Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse
Outstanding Natural Area
Friday, Dec. 5, 1 pm Dedication Event
Saturday, Dec. 6 Public Celebration
Exhibits On The Horizon: