BNFCF Board Meeting October 30,

November 6, 2017

Fifteen years ago a group of Fiddlesticks neighbors contacted me about starting a Foundation in my name. I was honored and humbled by this request. Looking back I could not begin to imagine all that we would accomplish together to assist abused and at risk children in Southwest Florida. With Thanksgiving being just a few weeks away, I wish to offer my sincere gratitude for the legacy you have created for me, my family and for generations to come. This legacy all begins with the Pipers. Some of you may be new to the community and don’t know what being a Piper is all about. Or, you may have heard the misconception that being a Piper means one needs to play in the February golf or tennis Pro-Am tournaments. Simply stated, not everyone can play in these events but everyone can be a Piper by making a donation of $250 for a Family Membership or $125 for a Single Membership. Last year we raised $81,750 in Piper dues from 358 Fiddlesticks homes which was an all-time high! We can proudly state that 100% of these funds are directed to support programs for the children who need our help. I was in touch with our existing Pipers via email last week and they are receiving this letter, too. I shared with them an unfortunate impact of Hurricane Irma: according to The World Health Organization, there is always an increase in child abuse after a natural disaster for many unfortunate reasons. Therefore, your consideration is greatly appreciated. As a thank you for all you have done over the last fifteen years, enclosed please find a car/cart sticker. Please peel off last year’s and display this one proudly on the lower passenger side of your golf cart windshield per the Club’s rules and regulations. We found this decal is a great way to initiate conversation about the Foundation. Let’s continue to stand together with Fiddlesticks Pride to assist these children in need. You may complete and send in the enclosed form. Better yet, visit our secure website ( www.nicholscup.org ) to learn more about our designated charities, The History of Giving ($8,913,000 in 15 years!) and the ability to post your Piper dues via credit card. Please also mark your calendars for Saturday, February 17, 2018 for the Nichols Cup Neighborhood Celebration . More details will follow in January.

On behalf of the Board of Directors, I wish you and your family a safe and enjoyable Thanksgiving with family and friends!

Sincerely,

Bobby Nichols Chairman Emeritus