 In This Issue
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Stay Connected
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Having a positive impact through LTA. Join the discussion here ...
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Mark your calendar with our LTA events for the second half of the year...
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Find out more about Operation Partnership and how you can help Tampa Bay's veterans ...
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Have you been #LTASpotted yet? Learn more here ...
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Move over American Pharaoh! Learn about the Chamber's own Triple Crown "winners" ...
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Learn more about what membership in LTA can do for you by clicking here ...
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 LTA: Did You Know?
Did you know graduates from leadership programs outside of Tampa can join LTA? Find out more here ...
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Safety and community service are top priorities for Cox Fire Protection ...
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 Leaders in Action
See how your fellow LT Alumni are advancing their careers, their businesses and our community ...
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Lauren Menendez (LT '15) has helped design some of Tampa's most prominent spaces. Read more here ...
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Chair's Message
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Like most people, I was stunned and saddened by the death of Prince (Prince Rogers Nelson). (Remember that iconic guitar performance at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction?) Then, I remembered David Bowie died very recently as well. And Merle Haggard. And Glenn Frey. And Lemmy. And George Martin. And Keith Emerson. And Paul Kantner. And then there are the actors and athletes. Google (verb) "celebrity deaths in 2016," and before you can finish "celebrity," the names pop up. A lot of them. Justice Antonin Scalia - very much a celebrity in his own right. Then there are all those people who you have never heard of but who, in the course of their lives, made great contributions to their families, their neighborhoods, their communities, or even humanity at large; those who may have acted heroically or nobly but did so "under the radar," known to no one but the people they directly affected. Their lives are cause for note and celebration as well.
I think, as people who take interest and are active in their community, LTA members generally work not for the pat-on-the-back (that often does not come), but for the sake of doing it, because it's a good thing to do. In most cases, performing community service is not "sexy" and does not result in great accolades or throngs of admirers. It typically is, indeed, under the radar. Sometimes it is interesting, sometimes not so much. Sometimes you can affect a large number of people; other times it is more on a "retail" level - working with a small handful of people to help them improve their lives in a small but impactful way. The scale, the impact and the visibility of community service will vary from activity to activity, but if done thoughtfully what should not vary is the fact that our community will be better off because of it. It is an important pursuit, and I hope we all will continue to carry that attitude.
On May 4, Leadership Tampa graduated its 45th class, the Class of 2016 (... best class ever) - another group of 49 individuals who we hope will continue to carry on the work of helping, even in some small way, to make our community better. If you know anyone from the new class, please reach out to them with a word of congratulations, and encourage them to continue their "leadership journey" by becoming active in LTA.
Seneca said, "Men do not care how nobly they live, but only how long, although it is within the reach of every man to live nobly, but within no man's power to live long." My maternal grandmother used to say, "Don't borrow trouble," meaning don't worry about things you cannot control. One thing we all have at least some control over is what we do in life to positively affect others. LTA is one good way to make a positive impact.
Best regards,
Reid
Reid Haney
LT '96
Hill Ward Henderson
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| Upcoming Events |
Save the Dates
June 22 - Connect with Coffee
August 4 - Tampa's Entrepreneurial Ecosystem
September 20 - Conversations with Influence
October 20 - LTA Reunion
November 15 - Connect with Coffee
December 13 - Holiday Party
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2016 Programs Chair
Yacht StarShip
813-471-1536
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| Community Outreach |
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Operation Partnership
Employment Workshop
May 13, 2016 at MacDill AFB
Volunteers from LTA are needed to assist military service members transitioning to civilian life in the Tampa Bay area. Volunteer opportunities are available to assist in reviewing resumes, conducting mock interviews and assisting these military men and women in finding employment leads and/or networking opportunities. Please contact
Adrian Martinez
at (813) 451-7160 for further information.
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Adrian Martinez (LT '13)
2016 Community Outreach Chair
EKS Group
813-451-7160
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Tampa Chamber's Leadership 'Triple Crown'
By Kerry O'Reilly
In horseracing, when you win the Preakness, the Kentucky Derby and the Belmont Stakes, it's called winning the Triple Crown. Our version at the Tampa Chamber is completing Emerge, Leadership Tampa and joining Leadership Tampa Alumni.
Jessica Murroff and Kareem J. Spratling can both claim rights to the "Triple Crown." Here are their thoughts on the experience and value of participating in all three programs.
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Kareem J. Spratling Leadership Tampa '12
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Jessica Murroff, Leadership Tampa'15
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Of the three leadership programs, Emerge, LT and LTA, where do you think you grew most as a leader and why?
JM:
Definitely Emerge. I was one of the founding members, so I was there from the start building this organization, recruiting membership, promoting the benefits and ensuring that we had the right infrastructure in place to succeed. I also served on the Chamber Board during this time and was able to continuously keep our efforts top of mind at that table too. I did a lot of growing as a leader during this time because we were just starting out and had so much to do!
KS:
I have a bit of a weird path in that I completed LT before I joined Emerge. I probably grew the most in LT because you're paired with people who are such great leaders, and I learn best through experience. That said, Emerge was great in that it filled in some of the pieces that a young leader needs. I've recently been booted from Emerge due to age, and I plan to be an LTA member for life, so my goal and assumption is that one day I'll be answering this question and the clear answer will be LTA.
Do you believe you've benefited from completing all three programs and why?
JM:
Yes, I have enjoyed all of them. The biggest benefits are the relationships I have gained from these experiences as well as how connected I am to our great region. They have all inspired and supported me in doing even more for our community.
KS:
Yes. Emerge does a fantastic job of meeting the needs of young professionals, especially those who are excelling in their professions and often around older people. LT was great in helping to establish a broader understanding of Tampa Bay and making relationships outside of my professional circle. LTA fosters continued growth that might otherwise be stunted at the conclusion of LT.
Name one thing you would do differently if you could go back through the Emerge or LT programs.
JM:
I don't think I'd change a thing!
KS:
Emerge; join earlier. LT; what happens there, stays there.
Is there one person or experience that stands out for you from your time in all three programs?
JM:
Serving on the Chamber Board as the first co-chair of Emerge and being able to continue my leadership on the board was an incredible experience. The one person who stands out the most: Deanne Roberts, no doubt. She inspires me daily.
KS:
More of a philosophy than an experience. That philosophy is: Give generously of your time, participate and add substance without the thought of reward, and when you do that, you'd be surprised how often you are rewarded.
Any final thoughts you'd like to share?
JM:
Get involved!!
KS:
Yes. Leadership Tampa 2012 is the best class ever. ;-)
Editor's note: Best class ever claim not verified.
Kerry O'Reilly, Leadership Tampa '15, is the Marketing Director for the Tampa Bay Times and Politifact.
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| Connecting with Our Members |
 Have you connected with your fellow Leadership Tampa Alumni on Facebook yet? This social site is a quick link to the latest member events and LTA news. Check it out here.
#LTASpotted!
Building on our 'connected' theme of the year, send your photos of LTA friends you run into while out and about! Send your selfies/snapshots to Lisa Patterson at (813) 924-2418 or [email protected]!
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Lisa Patterson (LT '14)
2016 Social Media Chair
813-554-8134
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 Sponsorship Profile: Cox Fire Protection
Cox Fire Protection, owned by Ron and Linda Cox, is Florida's premier provider of fire protection services. With corporate offices in Tampa and branch offices in Ocala and Jacksonville, Cox Fire Protection provides a full spectrum of life safety services to customers throughout the state. Cox Fire recently celebrated its 30th birthday and through the years has provided life safety systems to some of Florida's most recognizable and iconic buildings - including Sykes Chapel at the University of Tampa, the Buccaneers Training Facility, Moffitt Cancer Center, Hillsborough High School, Ulele and Pinellas County Public Safety.
Community involvement has always been a priority for Cox Fire. Involvement with the Tampa Chamber, CEO Council of Tampa, Hospice, Associated Builders and Contractors, the Governor's Apprenticeship Council and several not-for-profits has been a critically important factor in Cox Fire's development. Cox Fire's Director of Preconstruction, Scott Cox was a graduate of LT'12, and CEO Linda Cox was a recent graduate of LT'14. Cox Fire is grateful for the continued support of customers and friends in the Tampa Bay area who have been instrumental in its longevity and continued success.
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THANK YOU LTA!
Your Leadership Tampa membership team would like to THANK YOU for renewing for 2016! We appreciate your support and look forward to providing a year packed with exclusive programs and events. We are over 535 members from classes starting in 1971.
If you know classmates who are not yet members of LTA, there's still time to CONNECT or RECONNECT. Our 2016 Calendar of Events offers phenomenal leadership educational opportunities and programs throughout the year. You don't want to miss out!
Membership in Leadership Tampa Alumni will:
- Allow you access to exclusive, members-only LTA events
- Enable you to share your leadership experience with other Tampa leaders
- Link you to issues facing the community
- Help you extend your Leadership Tampa experience
- Renew your enthusiasm for advancing our community
- Confirm that you can make a difference
- Improve your personal contribution to the community
- And it's a HUGE VALUE at only $100 per year!
For more information regarding LTA membership and a link to the registration page, click
here
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Danielle Nunez Seaberg (LT ' 10)
2016 Membership Chair, Recruitment
Grand Events of Florida, LLC
813-248-0200
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LTA Membership is open to all graduates of Leadership Tampa (LT) and to alumni of other recognized leadership programs outside the Tampa Bay Area (with appropriate documentation and GTCC approval).
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Holly Tomlin (LT '05 and Chair of LT '09) has opened a
new company, Tomlin St Cyr & Associates, a real estate services brokerage located at 3907 Henderson Blvd. She is hosting a Grand Opening celebration on May 9 from 10:30 am to 6 pm and invites all LT Alumni to attend.
Joe Tomaino (LT'80) has begun consulting at Cristo Rey Tampa High School after 50 years of service at the University of South Florida.
Joanne Sullivan (LT '91) was recently honored as the recipient of the
Lloyd Horton Lifetime Achievement Award by the Suncoast Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals. Joanne also started a new position as Director of Community Relations for USF Health.
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Lauren Menendez (LT '15) 
CI Group
Lauren Menendez is an Account Executive at CI Group, a leading furniture dealership located in downtown Tampa.
Lauren is a graduate of the International Academy of Design, where she received a B.A. in Fine Arts. After completing the state requirements to take the NCIDQ exam, she received her interior design license.
After graduation, Lauren began her career with Gresham, Smith & Partners, where she began using her design skills. Starting as a project coordinator, she learned a great deal of information that has served as the building blocks of her career. She was quickly promoted into an interior designer role, where she was given projects of her own. This is where she realized her passion for producing spaces that are not only creative, but also support the clients' business needs and goals.
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