2010 Annual Report Snap Shot

Attend monthly meetings of the Putnam County Litter Task Force

Improvements to the Water Works Environmental Education Center; attend meetings, assist with tours, workshops, and in service work days

Community Garden Projects; attend meetings (currently 5 gardens in the county)

Splash into Science Nights at local elementary schools

Participated in the Tribute to Kids event hosted by Communities In Schools

Volunteer cleanups at St. Joseph’s Cemetery, including tree trimming, weed spraying, picking up trash and tree debris, sweeping off tombs, cleaning markers, and landscaping (KPB donated $100 in landscaping materials).  In addition to volunteer cleanups, KPB staff works on weekly basis to keep the grounds mowed and maintained.  Since KPB has been marinating the grounds, we have noticed more care in the individual grave sites, including the placement of flowers.

Assembly of God Cleanup – 220 volunteers worked at various sites throughout the community on a number of cleanup and beautification projects simultaneously

Dunn’s Creek Park Cleanups (2) with Cub Scouts

Hoover and Walker Road Cleanup-Hollister

Pomona Park Cleanup with Pomona Park Beautification Committee

George’s Lake Cleanup-Florahome

Participated in the Putnam County Fair

Presentations to community clubs and organizations

Obtained a grant for $8,124 from the Dept. of Ag for rejuvenation of the historic Maltby Oak located on the Courthouse grounds

Received donation of 15 Maltby Oak tree descendants valued at $400 each to be planted on public property

Adopt a Hwy cleanup – Union Ave., Crescent City, Howe Memorial Methodist Church

Assist the SJRWMD with bring a kid to work day

South Historic District Cleanups (2)

Provide recycling bins for all festivals and events upon request, i.e., Blue Crab, Azalea Fest, Relays for Life, Library kickoff event, etc.

Bostwick Community Cleanup

Attend Water Works Work Day

Adopt A Hwy cleanup, Pilot Club of Palatka-River St.
Golf Tournament fundraiser

Assist with Tanglewilde Park Cleanup-West River Rd.

Assist with National Boat Safety Week kickoff event, Palatka Riverfront

Provide recycling literature and activity books to school teachers upon request

Adopt a Hwy Cleanup-Old Hwy 17 S., Raheem Gillon Youth Ministries

International Coastal Cleanup – 4 boat ramps sites cleaned, Veterans Park, Murphy’s Island, and areas of the St. Johns River

Boys Scout Cleanup – Melrose

Participate in National Night Out event against crime, information booth

Attend Chamber Socials

Attend Welaka Wine Festival, information booth

Coordinate the ARTober Fest with two other agencies, fundraising event

Interact Cleanup at St. Joes Cemetery

Adopt A Highway Cleanup –Welaka Woman’s Club, CR 309

Participate in Royal Manor Wine Festival, BBQ fundraising booth

Participate in and assist with planning of America Recycles Day at Project Play, more than 400 children attended

Quarterly Putnam Pride Awards to local businesses and residents

Participate in Crescent City Christmas Parade

Total number of volunteer hours for litter removal:
4,045 Calculated at minimum wage=$29,329

Total number of volunteer hours for other activities:
577 Calculated at $15/hr.=$8,655

106.13 Tons of litter removed:
Calculated at $125 ton (tipping fee waived)=$13,266

Inkind Contriubtions:                                                                                                                                         $15,626

Grant  Funding:                                                                                                                                       $53,595*

Fundraising Income:
$8,254

Cash Contributions:                                                                                              $3,378

Other                                                                                                                                                                      $1,435

Total Cost benefit Y-T-D 2010                                                                            $133,538

Cost Benefit Ratio: 4.45:1

 - For every dollar invested by local government, more than $4 is returned to our community in benefits or

Return on Investment = 425%

This is a substantial cost savings benefit to tax payers. KPB cleanups allow tax dollars to be used elsewhere!

*Total amount of grants awarded in calendar year 2010; $5,600 from the Maltby Grant and $1,982 from the TDC Grant will not be received until calendar year 2011.