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One hundred and thirty-two (132) Leadership Florida members have chosen to become "Lifetime Members" by making a pledge of $6,000 to the Leadership Florida Membership Endowment Fund. When the gift has been paid in full, the member is no longer responsible for paying dues to the organization.
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Russell Budd (XXIV) President
Professional Building Systems
Naples
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Cindy Kane (XXV)
Director, Corporate Relations Harris Corporation
Melbourne
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The entire gift is tax-deductible and strengthens the health of Leadership Florida, allowing it the sound financial footing it needs to continue to fulfill its mission and serve its members. Pledges can be paid all at once (there is a 10% discount for gifts paid in one lump sum) or through a payment plan up to five years.
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For more information on becoming a Lifetime Member or making a contribution to Leadership Florida, please contact Chris Lucas at
(850) 521-1235.
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100% of each contribution is received by Leadership Florida Statewide Community Foundation, Inc., a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit foundation. Leadership Florida holds registration SC-04988 with the Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services. A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES BY CALLING TOLL-FREE (800) 435-7352 WITHIN THE STATE. REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL, OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE.
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Leadership Florida is now accepting submissions for the 2008 Member Directory cover. We are looking for a photograph or piece of artwork depicting a Florida-centric landscape.
All submissions must be received by Leadership Florida no later than
April 30th.
If you would like to submit artwork for the cover please contact Sara Bennett at (877) 352-5323 toll free
or via email at sbennett@
leadershipflorida.org for the image specifications.
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Andrea Eliscu's (XIV), president of Medical Marketing, Inc. in Orlando, third book, A+ Marketing: Proven Tactics for Success, was just published by the Medical Group Management Association (MGMA).
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A+ Marketing is tailored to the specific needs and challenges of working in healthcare today. It focuses on what Andrea has identified as the “four A’s” of effective marketing – Access, Availability, Accountability and Accommodation.
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College
Leadership Florida
Class X
| Children of Leadership
Florida members are
invited to participate
in College Leadership
Florida's Class X.
August 9 - 14, Orlando
Click here for program
details and an application.
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Florida Alliance for Arts Education
SURVEY
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Lawrie Platt Hall (VI) would appreciate your participation in the Arts for a Complete Education/ Florida Alliance for Arts Education (ACE/FAAE) survey outlined below…
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What value do you place on the arts and arts education: music, theatre, the visual arts, dance and creative writing for economic development – for student engagement and learning – for residents’ quality of life? Does your business, organization or governmental entity offer programs that encourage engagement in the arts (or has it offered them in the recent past) and would you be willing to have information about them shared on a statewide data base? These are the questions Arts for a Complete Education/ Florida Alliance for Arts Education (ACE/FAAE) is probing in a short online survey and needs your assistance.
To learn more or to participate in this survey research, please visit www.faae.org and click on Learning and Wellness Through the ARTS on the left index no later than April 16.
Findings will be presented at four forums titled Winning Strategies in Business, the Social Services, Healthcare, and Juvenile Justice: ARTS IN ACTION in May, to be held in Orlando, Sarasota, West Palm Beach and Panama City. The arts programs identified through the surveys and other research will be made available at www.faae.org and the Florida Department of State Web site. ACE/FAAE is a non-profit organization founded in 1989 to unite educators, artists, community leaders, concerned citizens, arts education organizations, arts institutions and corporate partners in support of arts education. The survey is funded as part of a Florida Department of State Division of Cultural Affairs (DCA) and Florida Arts Council grant to advance the arts education elements of DCA’s 10-year Strategic Plan, Culture Builds Florida’s Future.
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2nd Annual
Beth Waters Friendship Fund Luncheon
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The Friendship Fund was established by Beth's friends to support victims of domestic violence, award scholarships for women in need of assistance and provide healthcare advocacy to support individuals diagnosed with cancer.
Beth (XXII) passed away in December of 2006 after a valiant battle with cancer.
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Friday April 18, 2008
Levy Restaurant
Raymond James Stadium
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Sunshine in the Dark: Florida in the Movies
Friday, June 27th, 1:45 - 3:00pm
Presented By the Florida Humanities Council's: Robert Ingalls & Susan Fernandez
The images of Florida, Floridians and tourists that have appeared in major studio and independent films have helped shape opinions of the state and its people. Fernandez and Ingalls highlight the central plots, environmental settings and
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characters in movies with Florida themes using film clips, stills and publicity posters. They show how depictions of Florida have changed in more than 300 films over the last century.
Co-Presenter Robert P. Ingalls is Professor of History at the University of South Florida, where he has taught U.S. history since 1974. Since moving to Florida from New York, where he received his Ph.D. from Columbia University, he has written primarily about various aspects of Tampa history.
Ingalls' book Urban Vigilantism in the New South: Tampa, 1882-1936 (University Press of Florida) examines forms of violence, including lynching, which Tampans used against African-Americans, immigrants, radicals, union organizers, and others who were considered threats. He is also co-author of Tampa Cigar Workers: A Pictorial History (University Press of Florida), which chronicles the city's immigrant community from the 1880s to the present, and Sunshine in the Dark: Florida in Films (University Press of Florida), which looks at how filmmakers have portrayed the state and its people. In addition to writing and teaching, Ingalls has served as managing editor of Tampa Bay History for twenty years. He resides in St. Petersburg.
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Co-Presenter Susan Fernandez migrated to Florida from Kentucky with her family in 1959. She earned her Ph.D. in History from the University of Florida and specializes in Caribbean History with an emphasis on Cuba. Fernandez taught at junior and private colleges, as well as in the State University system of New York before settling in St. Petersburg and becoming a professor at the University of South Florida-St. Petersburg. She has led seminars in Florida history for the Florida Humanities Council, and maintains an interest in the social history of the state. Her prior publications include articles on Cuban history and a book on the colonial period. Fernandez is currently researching the history of the Cuban lottery and bolita and their connections to Florida gambling. |
Gerri McPherson
(XXV), recently named vice president of the Treasure Coast campus of FAU, was featured in IRMAzine.com's article "Bridge to Leadership" for her work in the Treasure Coast school system and the impact that she has made statewide through her leadership in the education field. Click here to read the full article.
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Leadership Tampa awarded Chase Stockon (XXII), founder and operator of Panther International, with the Parke Wright III Award. The award goes to a member of the 600-person organization who has demonstrated exceptional leadership and a made a significant difference in the community. |
Cindy Kane (XXV), director of Corporate Relations & Global Inclusion at Harris Corporation, was named Child Advocate of the Year by the Children's Home Society, Brevard Division. Cindy has been an advocate for the local non-profit, The Haven for Children, for many years. Named for philanthropist R. David Thomas, an adopted child who became the founder of Wendy's, the Child Advocate of the Year Award recognizes individuals and groups who have made a significant impact toward improving the lives of homeless, neglected and abused children throughout Florida. |
| | Amelia Park and its founder, Joel Embry (VII), were awarded for the development's innovative use of smart growth principles during the Best in American Living Award program at the 2008 International Builders Show in Orlando. Sponsored by Professional Builder magazine and the National Association of Home Builders, the award honors professionals who have produced America's finest homes and communities. "Winning the BALA Award is confirmation of a long-term vision that we've been building since 1998," said Embry.
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Kenneth Wright (XXII), a partner with Baker Hostetler in Orlando, has been named vice chair of the Florida Opportunity Fund. The Florida Opportunity Fund is a state-funded capital venture initiative that in 2007-2008 alone is expected to allocate nearly $30 million in early stage funding to Florida companies. The Fund is a not-for-profit corporation formed by Enterprise Florida, Inc., at the direction of the legislature. |
Kathy Adams (VII), president and CEO of MediaReach Public Relations, has been named chair of the Children’s Services Council of Palm Beach County. Kathy was appointed to the board by then Governor Jeb Bush in 2000 and reappointed in 2004. She served two years as chair in her first term and again during her second term. |
National Association of Bilingual Education recognized Hialeah Mayor Julio Robaina (XXV) as the “Education Mayor.” The NABE represents a combined membership of more than 20,000 bilingual and English as a second language teachers, administrators, paraprofessionals, university professors, students, researchers, advocates, policymakers and parents. |
Lalita Booth (CLF IX), a finance and accounting double major at the University of Central Florida, recently became UCF's first Truman Scholar, awarded to outstanding college juniors devoted to public service. She is a member of Phi Theta Kappa, Phi Beta Lambda and Tau Sigma national honor societies. Lalita is the founder and program director for the Lighthouse for Dreams Financial Literacy Project and is a tax advocate and preparer for low-income filers. She hopes to enroll in Harvard University's concurrent Master in Public Policy and Juris Doctorate program and to establish a foundation dedicated to helping the poor transition from poverty to self-sufficiency. |
Jim Lewis (XXI), president of Disney Vacation Club, was honored on the Steve Harvey Show as the "Most Influential African-American of the Week." Jim has led Disney Vacation Club to more than double its business since 2003, while attaining the industry's number one position in member satisfaction. |
Irela Bague (XXV), owner and president of The Bague Group, was the recipient of the AXA Advisors 2008 Businesswomen of Year Award in the category of philanthrophy. The awards were created to recognize women, living or working in Miami-Dade County or who are members of the Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce, who demonstrate excellence in their business or profession as well as a commitment to serve as role models for other women. |
"But for Leadership Florida..."
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LFer's finding each other in remote places... Class XXVI's Chip Webster (far left), president of Leadership USA - TEC Florida in St. Petersburg, and his family ran into Magie Baxter (XVI) (center), and her husband, Chris, in Bora Bora!
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Gale Butler (XVI), vice president of corporate affairs at AutoNation, and Randall Vitale (CLF III), vice president and team leader of the medical specialty group at SunTrust Bank, helped coordinate Goldcoast Region's "Water Taxi" event which turned out to be a beautiful night to spend cruisin’ the intracoastal and learning about the history of the New River. The region had a great turnout, awesome weather, enjoyable drinks and hors d'oeuvres, wonderful insights from guest historian Paul George (from the Historical Museum of South Florida) on how the river & surrounding Ft. Lauderdale neighborhoods were developed, and a smooth and enjoyable ride from seasoned “Captain Jack” who escorted the “Water Taxi” up, around and through the “Venice of America.” |
To see photos from this event, and other Leadership Florida events and programs please visit www.snapfish.com. The login is lfweb@flchamber.com and the password is leadership. |
Doug Kerr (V) has accepted a position with the University of South Florida, where he is the director of development for the College of Public Health and the School of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitative Services. |
Carey Gleason (XXIII) was named assistant vice president for Community and Governmental Relations at the Florida Institute of Technology (FIT). Carey previously held the position of association provost of external relations at FIT. |
Kevin Hale (XX) was named president and CEO of First Priority Bank. He will join the Calusa Region as he moves to Manatee County to take the helm at First Priority. |
Chris Klena (XV) has accepted the position of southeast region government affairs director at CH2M HILL. Chris will be CH2M HILL’s regional advocate, building relationships between local communities and fostering active community involvement, client relationship building, local business partnering, and political involvement. |
Ben Gilbert (XXI) joined FPL Energy as the vice president of business management. Ben is managing the company's business operations for the west region of the U.S. FPL Energy is the sister company to Florida Power & Light, producing electricity from clean and/or renewable fuels such as wind, natural gas, solar, water, and nuclear, a leader in the development and operation of wind power, and the largest generator of solar power in the nation. |
Jennifer O'Flannery (XXVI) has become CEO of the United Way of Broward County and will be leaving her current post at Florida Atlantic University in mid-May. Jennifer is currently serving as President Brogan's chief of staff and liaison to the Board of Trustees. |
Tom Pennekamp (XXI), has been named city president of Tallahassee with SunTrust Bank. This is in addition to his current role at SunTrust as government relations manager of Florida. |
Southwest
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| April 24th
Ave Maria Behind the Scenes Tour
(3:30-7:30pm)
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Class XXVI Reception – Wolfsonian Museum (FIU)
(6:00-8:00pm)
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Governmental Appointments
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President Bush announced his nomination for Mike Hightower (XXIV), vice president of government and legislative relations for Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Jacksonville, to serve in his Administration. Mike was appointed to be a member on the Board of Visitors to the United States Naval Academy for the remainder of a three-year term expiring December 30, 2010. |
Governor Crist appointed Kathy Baughman McLeod (XXV), deputy chief of staff for the Chief Financial Officer’s office in Tallahassee, to the Florida Governor’s Action Team on Energy and Climate Change. Kathy's term begins March 13, 2008, and ends at the pleasure of the Governor. |
Governor Crist announced the appointment or Elise Minkoff (XXVI), president of Complex Properties Corporation in Gulfport, to the Juvenile Welfare Board of Pinellas County. Elise was appointed for a term beginning February 19 and ending July 18, 2008. |
Governor Crist appointed Jerry Montgomery (XXV), senior vice president of conservation and environmental sustainability at Walt Disney Parks and Resorts in Lake Buena Vista, to the Governing Board for the South Florida Water Management District. Jerry was appointed for a term beginning April 7, 2008, and ending March 1, 2012. |
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