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Members on
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| The Florida House of Representatives recently selected Representative Dean Cannon (XIX) as Speaker-Designate for the 2010-2012 legislative term.
| Tallahassee welcomes Castille, DeFoor & Armstrong, a company whose founders have more than 25-years of experience spanning the business, political and environmental spectrums. Partners Colleen Castille (XX), Allison DeFoor (V) and Eva Armstrong bring an unparalleled depth of experience in weaving the goals of business into the fabric of existing environmental realities.
| Senior Communications Officer Bud Meyer (XIV), a national leader in strategic communications for US foundations, resigned February 1st from the Miami-based John S. and James L. Knight Foundation after 14 years as a communications executive and officer with the firm. Bud is continuing his communications career as consultant to foundations in strategic communications.
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Upcoming Statewide Events
| Volunteer Day
March 14
Join your region to help give back to Florida's local communities.
| Panama Trip
April 16-18
This But for Leadership Florida trip will take you behind the scenes at the Panama Canal, as well as give you the change to meet with Panama's top officials. Register Now!
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| Cabbage Key
May 8-10
This trip has been postponed.
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| Annual Meeting
June 11-14
Reconnect with your Leadership Florida classmates and friends, hear from top-notch speakers, and enjoy a fabulous venue.
Registration details will be mailed TOMORROW, but you can book your room now by calling 407-934-3372.
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Governmental Appointments
| Governor Charlie Crist created the statewide 2010 Sunshine Census Complete Count Committee, and appointed 45 Floridians to serve on the committee. Three Leadership Florida members were among the 45 appointees: Tony Carvajal (XXVII), executive vice president of the Florida Chamber of Commerce Foundation, Pegeen Hanrahan (XX), mayor of Gainesville and current president of the Florida League of Mayors, and Jose Gonzalez (CLF III), vice president of government affairs for Associated Industries of Florida. In addition, Representative Dean Cannon (XIX) will serve as a delegate to the Census' Complete Count Committee.
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| Thailand's Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakrl Sirindhorn presented the Global Leadership Award to President Judy Genshaft (Exec I, pictured left) and Stephen Klasko (XXV), senior vice president for USF Health and dean of the College of Medicine.
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| The Global Leadership Award is the first such award given in recognition of leadership and commitment to excellence in global education. Dr. John Sinnott (XXI), associate dean and director of infectious diseases at the University of South Florida in Tampa, was also recognized by the princess for his effort of international medical collaboration in Thailand. | Dr. Sam Somboonwit (XXV), assistant professor and director of clinical research at the University of South Florida in Tampa, was featured as one of Tampa Bay Times' Rising Stars.
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Each issue, Florida Trend identifies famous Floridians and icons, and Meg Lowman (XVI, pictured right), professor at New College of Florida in Sarasota, was featured as an Icon in the February 2009 Issue. She was recognized for her research and unparalleled accomplishments in rainforest canopy research. Click here to read the full article.
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Irela Bague (XXV), president of the Bague Group in Miami, will be honored as one of this year’s recipients of the XXI Women of Impact award hosted by The Women’s History Coalition of Miami Dade County. The Women's History Coalition was founded in 1983, and its primary purpose is to sponsor special programs and events as well as coordinate and promote those of other community groups during Women's History Month which is nationally celebrated each March.
| Class XII's Hunt Deutsch, executive vice president of BankUnited in Coral Gables, was recently appointed to the Vizcaya Gardens and Trust and to the Board of Governors and for the Dade Community Foundation.
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| Leadership Tampa gives its annual Parke Wright III Award to a leader who has "made a significant difference in the Tampa Bay community." That description certainly fits Deanne Roberts (XII) chairman of the board for ChappellRoberts in Tampa and this year's worthy recipient. Read the full article about Deanne's award here.
| Parke Wright IV (I), left, presented the award to Deanne, right.
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| Class XXVIII Applications
LOOKING FOR A FEW GOOD MEN AND WOMEN FOR CLASS XXVIII!
If it’s spring time, that means it time to recruit the future members for Leadership Florida, and we need your help.
Each region has begun to meet and greet outstanding leaders in their respective communities and we know they can't get to them all. So we're asking our members to search within your own network to identify potential candidates and pass along their names to your regional chair, your regional recruitment chair or to Leadership Florida staff so that we can make contact and send an application.
Recall those with whom you shared your class experiences, who made you think about issues in a different way. Remember who helped you become a stronger leader by knowing them. Those are the leaders we're looking for.
Help us create a class of which you would be proud to be a member.
Applications can also be found online at www.LeadershipFlorida.org or contact Mariann Sabolic
at msabolic@leadershipflorida.org or 850.250.1225
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| Final Calusa Lecture Package |
| President Mikhail Gorbachev
March 23, 2009
Minimum Bid: $450.00
Auction Closes:
Monday, March 16th, at 5:00pm
Bid Now!
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President Gorbachev led the Soviet Union (1985-1991), ultimately ending Communist rule in Eastern Europe. He taught the world two new words: perestroika (governmental restructuring) and glasnost (political openness). Gorbachev’s extraordinary achievements earned him the 1990 Nobel Peace Prize, the Orders of Lenin, the Red Banner of Labor, and the Badge of Honor.
The highest bidder will receive TWO platinum (front and center) tickets for this evening event. Carolyn Johnson (XVIII), and her husband Bob, will host an afternoon behind the scenes tour of the world class Ringling Museum followed by dinner by the bay and the Town Hall Lecture. Transportation to and from all venues is provided, from the newly renovated Hyatt Hotel where you will have luxurious sleeping accommodation for two. (Included in the package).
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