Mission Statement
Celebrate Greater Plymouth (CGP) is dedicated to enhancing the overall experience for tourists, visitors and local residents when visiting the Greater Plymouth area. Our services include community-based beautification programs, concerts, art festivals and the creation of a general welcoming environment for all. CGP partners with local governments, other non-profit organizations, schools and businesses to educate, entertain and promote cultural activities. It is our hope to provide civic pride and lasting memories for all who participate.
Who we are - Board Members
Gary Wass - Founder, President and Director of Celebrate Greater Plymouth, Inc.
Albano F. Ponte - Treasurer, Clerk, and Director of Celebrate Greater Plymouth, Inc.
- Adams Center Board of Trustees, Town Appointed Member - Kingston, MA
- American Planning Association (APA) Member
- Kingston Business Community Partnership Committee Town Appointed Member
- Kingston Waterfront Festival Committee Member
- Plymouth Chamber of Commerce Member
- Main Street America Allied Member
- Founder of First Saturday Plymouth jointly with the Plymouth Chamber of Commerce
- Plymouth 400 Business Partner
- Plymouth 400 Organizational Partner
- Town of Plymouth Visitor Services Board Retail Representative Town Appointed Board Member
- U.S. Chamber of Commerce Small Business Member
- USA Renaissance Events Rentals & Sales Inc., President/owner
- City of Frederick, Maryland past Board Member and Chair of 4th of July Food Vendors for "Celebrate Frederick"
- Retired Bechtel Engineering Sr. Designer - 25 year service
- Bechtel Employees Club Frederick, Maryland Executive Board Member, Events Coordinator and Specials Leader
- Bechtel Task Team Community and Caring Improvement Committee
- Bechtel Home Build Project Task Force - Habitat For Humanity
- Bechtel Employees Association Club - past Vice President - Richland, Washington
Albano F. Ponte - Treasurer, Clerk, and Director of Celebrate Greater Plymouth, Inc.
- President and CEO of DuPont Real Estate Inc.
- Chief Financial Officer of Security Service Specialist, Inc.
- American Bankers Association
- American Bar Association
- International Real Estate Federation
- U.S. Chamber of Commerce