Don't Miss a Discussion on Decision on a Tax Increase for Education

Where Manatee County Connects Business, Politics, Professionals, Industry & Trade

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

PRESIDENT

Chris Wille

Real Estate Editor

Sarasota Herald Tribune

VICE PRESIDENT

The Honorable Charles Smith

Commissioner

Manatee County Board of County Commissioners

TREASURER

Julie Jakway

Vice President Finance & Administrative Services

State College of Florida Manatee-Sarasota

SECRETARY AND PAST PRESIDENT

Matt Whyte, Esq.

General Counsel for Angelina Colonneso

Manatee County Clerk of Circuit Court & Comptroller

BOARD MEMBERS

Xtavia Bailey

Owner

Dollar Mania Store

Valerie Bliss

Director of Development

Humane Society of Manatee County

Henry Blyden

Gamma Xi Boule

Kappa Alpha Psi

Matt Bower

Financial Advisor

Edward Jones

Becky Canesse

Chief Executive Officer

Just for Girls

Lisa Chittaro, Esq.

Attorney

The Law Offices of Lisa Chittaro, PLLC

Michael Gallen

Vice President, Public Policy and Small Business

Manatee Chamber of Commerce

Jill McGarry

Marketing Director

Blalock Walters

Josef Rill

Director, Business Services

State College of Florida Manatee-Sarasota

Misty Servia

Planning Department Manager

King Engineering

Valerie Vale

Executive Director

Manatee County Medical Society

Thursday, February 15, 2018

11:30 AM-1:00 PM

Doors open at 11:15 AM

PIER 22 Restaurant

1200 1st Ave W, 2nd Floor Ballroom

in Downtown Bradenton

https://pier22dining.com/

We Welcome Walk-ins!

The Manatee County School Board is asking voters to increase the district’s property tax rate $1 for every $1,000 in taxable value. The special election will be held March 20. The millage increase would bring in an estimated $33 million, beginning the next fiscal year.

The board’s stated purpose is to raise teacher and district employee salaries, extend the school day, expand science and technology instruction, and benefit charters.

The issue has been contentious on several fronts, initially being the referendum’s cost for a special election, $300,000.

The question today is why or why not should voters approve or disapprove of this referendum.

Join us on February 15th to hear our four speakers address those opposing views.

Meet Our Speakers

P HILIP BROWN, III

Chair

Forward Manatee

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DR. DIANA GREENE

Superintendent

School District of Manatee County

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GARIN HOOVER, BA, JD

Realtor/Broker

Hoover Realty LLC

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LINDA SCHAICH

Community Activist

In Manatee County

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REMINDER: To Receive Member Luncheon Fee Rate,

Please Renew Your Membership for 2018 or

Join as a New Member! http://www.manateetigerbay.org/join-now/

Luncheon Fees

Members: $20.00

Millennial-aged Influencers (membership fee waived): $20.00

Nonmembers/Guests: $30.00

Due to limited seating, advance reservations are requested.

Payment must be made before, or the day of, the luncheon.

Reservations close at Noon on the Tuesday before meeting.

PLEASE NOTE: Manatee Tiger Bay Club reserves the right to bill anyone

with a reservation who does not cancel by Noon on the Tuesday before the luncheon.

2018 Membership Campaign

Join Now or Renew Your Membership!

Network with community residents and leaders!

Save on Your Luncheon Fees at Our Reduced Membership Rate, and

Become Eligible to Join in Our Q&A with Speakers!

Thanks for supporting Manatee Tiger Bay Club!

Don't forget to tell your friends, colleagues and family about us.

Want to Learn More About Our Luncheons?

Meeting Dates

Meetings are Held on the Third Thursday of the Month

11:30 AM-1:00 PM, Pier 22 Restaurant Ballroom

2018 Meeting Schedule

February 15, March 15, April 19, May 17,

June 21, July 19, August 16, September 20,

October 18, November 15

Welcome Millennials!

Millennial-aged Influencers in the Bradenton Area –

MYP, M3, Realize Bradenton PopUps, and Thought Leaders

Manatee Tiger Bay Club welcomes and supports you, our Manatee County Millennials. Our luncheons present a terrific opportunity for you to network and connect with members of Manatee County community and our leaders. This is a chance for your voice to be heard, as we hold a Q&A with our speakers. We invite you to become a part of our organization as

we waive our membership fee and offer you luncheon fees at our membership rate of $20.00 . For More Information: elaine@manateetigerbay.org

Did You Know?

Manatee Educational TV (METV)

Broadcasts our luncheons on Cable Channels:

Spectrum-645, Frontier-31 & Comcast-19.

You can also view our luncheons from METV's

YouTube channel

and find the cable channel air times at:

www.metvweb.com

Have Questions or Comments?

Contact Our Administrator

Elaine Tiberini

elaine@manateetigerbay.org