Message from Leadership Florida Chair, Beth Kigel
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Dear Members,
Baseball season is here, which means the Leadership Florida 36
th
Annual Meeting is on deck. Be sure to register and mark your calendars for
Thursday, June 14 through Sunday, June 17
and head to Sarasota for the Annual Meeting! This Annual Meeting will showcase the largest number of speakers, events, presentations, and excursions in Leadership Florida history! There will also be live performances and more. The 2018 Annual Meeting promises to be a home run, and I would hate for you to miss all the excitement!
Beyond the Annual Meeting, I would also like to make you aware of
two additional deadlines
that are critical to furthering and strengthening Leadership Florida’s mission, which include:
- The 24-hour Giving Challenge occurring from Noon on May 1 to Noon on May 2.
- Application deadline for Cornerstone XXXVII and Connect IX Class is Friday, May 4.
As you know, application time is extremely important for Leadership Florida. As the deadline nears, think of what made your Leadership Florida class experience so special. It is unique and enriching due to participants that are among Florida’s current and emerging leaders bringing with them diversity of background, experience and opinion. Please help us spread the word and encourage Floridians who you feel would be a perfect addition to one of Leadership Florida’s class programs submit their applications. Candidates can apply
here
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Speaking of furthering and strengthening our mission, please participate in the
2018 Giving Challenge on May 1 and 2
. Thirty-six years ago Leadership Florida was created to build a sense of statewide community, and over the years we all have benefited from the relationships formed, educational opportunities provided, and collaborations within our Leadership Florida family. Over this period, we have seen much growth, and as our organization expands, so does our statewide and community impact. By participating in the 2018 Giving Challenge we strive to support the growth of our organization, embark on our Strategic Planning Process and continue growing our strong statewide community of leaders working for a better Florida. This is your opportunity to #BeTheOne by making a personal gift to help us reach our goals.
As always, I am delighted to be on this Leadership Florida journey with you, and I can’t wait to reconnect with all of you at this year’s Annual Meeting!
Sincerely,
Beth Kigel
Leadership Florida Board Chair
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Leadership Florida Annual Meeting is Headed to Sarasota!
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Mark your calendars for the 2018 Leadership Florida Annual Meeting in Sarasota, Thursday, June 14 to Sunday, June 17. Registration is now OPEN!
This year’s Annual Meeting is the largest Leadership Florida has ever hosted with 12 nationally and internationally-known speakers and presenters; plus a full agenda featuring exclusive Calusa Regional excursions and activities, live performances, and exposure to the beautiful Sarasota area.
To login and register for the Annual Meeting, click the link below. It will prompt you to reset your password as we have simultaneously launched a new website along with registration. Follow the prompts so you can enter the website and then register for the Annual Meeting. If you need assistance, please call Leadership Florida at (850) 521-1220.
TO LOGIN AND REGISTER FOR THE ANNUAL MEETING CLICK
HERE
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We look forward to seeing all of your beautiful faces in Sarasota this summer!
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The Leadership Florida Cornerstone and Connect Class program applications went live earlier this month on our website. As Leadership Florida members, we want
your
help in promoting the value of Leadership Florida to great leaders across our state. Please spread the word to Floridians you believe would be perfect candidates for our class programs.
Important facts:
- To be eligible for the Leadership Florida Cornerstone Class program, applicants must be 40 years of age or older on or before the first day of the opening session (October 3, 2018).
- To be eligible for the Leadership Florida Connect Class program, applicants must be between the ages of 25-39 on or before the first day of the opening session (September 12, 2018).
- Anyone who has completed an Intent to Apply form must also complete the formal application.
- The Leadership Florida Education Class program application will be available and announced at a later date.
APPLICATION DEADLINE:
Applications for either the Cornerstone or Connect Class must be submitted electronically no later than
Friday, May 4, 2018
. Here’s an easy way to remember the deadline: as Han Solo said in Star Wars, "
May the “fourth” be with you!"
Links to each application can be found below and can also be found on the front page of our website:
Application season is always an exciting time for Leadership Florida, and we could not ask for a better person to help us recruit new members than you! With your help, we look forward to this year being our best yet!
Thank you for helping us grow our Leadership Florida family, and...
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As you may know, Leadership Florida is once again participating in the 24-hour 2018 Giving Challenge presented by the Community Foundation of Sarasota on May 1-2. The goal is to raise $40,000, including the match by the Patterson Foundation of the first $100 of each donation over $25.
To sweeten our request for assistance, a “but for” surprise at the 2018 Annual Meeting awaits the Leadership Florida Class that has the highest percentage of participation and the Leadership Florida Class with the most donated and the Region that has the most participation and donations! How great would it be if YOUR class got one of the “but for” surprises?
Here’s how you can help us make the most of this great opportunity:
- 1) Encourage Participation: Share information about the event with your fellow classmates.
- 2) Make a Pledge: Click HERE to make a tax-deductible pledge donation that is "generous for you" and will allow you to #BetheOne to help us reach our goal!
- Important to note, the 2018 Giving Challenge is presented by the Community Foundation of Sarasota County with giving strengthened by The Patterson Foundation, which will match up to the first $100 of your contribution.
- We need 200 members to donate $100 to reach our goal of $40,000 (after the match)
- 3) Socially Share: Utilize your class Facebook group and join our Facebook event
We’re looking forward to seeing how the class competition shapes up! Thanks in advance for your assistance!
Warmest Regards,
Jennifer Grove, Cornerstone XXXII, Development Chair
Tim Hogans, Connect VI, Connect Finance Chair
Aubrey Ring, Cornerstone XXIII, Communication Co-Chair
Erin VanSickle, Connect Class VI, Communication Co-Chair
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A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES BY CALLING TOLL-FREE WITHIN THE STATE. REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL, OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE.
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Brian Butler
Leadership Florida Cornerstone XXXV
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Jessica Costello
Leadership Florida Connect VII
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John Horne
Leadership Florida Cornerstone XXVIII
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- Brian Butler, Leadership Florida Cornerstone XXXV, has been named the 2018 Small Business Administration’s Minority-Owned Small Business Person of the Year.
- Jessica Costello, Leadership Florida Connect VII, has received the University of Florida Outstanding Young Alumni Award.
- John Horne, Leadership Florida Cornerstone XXVIII, his restaurant, Anna Maria Oyster Bar has received the 2018 Restaurant Neighbor award in recognition of its efforts to help children avoid summer learning loss. John has also been appointed by Governor Rick Scott to the State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota District Board of Trustees.
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Promotions/New Employment
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Mike Long,
Leadership Florida Cornerstone XXVIII, has been selected as the new Executive Director of Covenant House Florida. Congratulations, Mike!
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Appointments & Selections
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Donald E. Fennoy II,
Leadership Florida Executive X, has been sworn in as Superintendent of schools for The School District of Palm Beach County.
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Decision 2018: Before You Vote
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Thrilled to announce we are again partnering with the Florida Press Association to bring Floridians the Decision 2018: Before You Vote statewide-televised debates scheduled for this fall in the general election to fill Florida’s Governor and U.S. Senate seats. The debate is set for Tuesday and Wednesday, October 23 and 24 and will be televised live from Broward College Central Campus in Davie, Florida.
There are still two major sponsorship slots available, so please reach out to Bethany Swonson at
bswonson@leadershipflorida.org
with any questions on how your company can become as sponsor or any sponsor referrals you may have.
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THANK YOU!
A BIG thank you goes out to everyone on the Debate Committee who made this announcement a success!
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Leadership Florida Job Board
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Send us your company’s job openings! Leadership Florida would like to help your company secure rock star talent to join your team. As members send us word of exciting new available positions, we will be posting them to our website, promoting them on social media and sending them out in our monthly E-casts. We hope you enjoy this added membership benefit.
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Leadership Florida Connect Class VIII
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Leadership Florida Connect Class VIII
Leadership Florida’s Connect Class VIII met for its fourth session in Miami earlier this month. Class members were exposed to Miami’s wide range of cultural influence in Florida; learned about resiliency efforts and transportation developments connecting South Florida; gained a better understanding of benefits and burdens of young leadership and so much more. Members experienced special “but for” moments including a boat tour of Biscayne Bay and the Miami River; a behind the scenes tour of Miami Beach Urban Studios; and conducted a cooking competition at the Miami Dade Culinary Institute.
Speakers
- John Stuart, Executive Director, Miami Beach Urban Studios
- Mayor Dan Gelber, Mayor, City of Miami Beach
- Susy Torriente, Chief Resilience Officer, Miami Beach
- Eric Claussen SVP, Construction, Brightline
- Scott Sanders, Executive Vice President of Development and Construction, Brightline
- Kim Lear, Founder, InLay
- Dr. Nathaniel Glover, (Executive Class IX) President, Edward Waters College
- Dr. Paul George, Historian, History Miami
- Mark Rosenberg, President, Florida International University
- Dave Lawrence, Former Publisher, Miami Herald
Member Quotes
- "Work supported me to do Leadership Florida Connect and saw the potential impact it could have on my career. This was so much more than just work and professional development. The experiences will not only translate into me being a better professional, but a better leader and Floridian."
- "What I love about this group is we accept people for who we are. I appreciate everyone being vulnerable and that doesn’t happen often. It reminded me that leadership is a privilege. It has made me confident to say I’m a leader. Being a courageous leader at that, and I know Leadership Florida Connect has reaffirmed that for me."
- "I knew I was going to like Leadership Florida. What I did not expect was how fondly I was going to feel about all my classmates instantly. It’s very inspiring. Every time I leave a Leadership Florida Connect session I have a need to be better, do more, and make our state a better place."
- "I found magic almost immediately in Leadership Florida Connect. I didn’t expect that to happen. I have never been transferred back into my childhood like this ever before. Feeling like you’re around childhood friends whom you have known your entire life."
Thank you to Alex Price, Connect III and Vinnie Taranto, Connect V for your personal sponsorship gift, which helped with our Connect Miami reception. We appreciate you both.
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- Saturday, May 12, 2018: Northeast Region’s “but for” A Day at The Players. To register visit this link.
- Thursday, May 17, 2018: A “but for” Evening with SeaWorld & Leadership Florida. To register visit this link.
- Wednesday-Saturday, May 9-12, 2018: Cornerstone Class XXXVI Fifth Session, Miami—The Conrad
- Thursday-Sunday, June 14-17, 2018: Leadership Florida 36th Annual Meeting, The Ritz-Carlton Sarasota. To register visit this link.
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Leadership Florida's New Regional Facebook Groups are now open for you to join!
We ask that each of you go to your regions Facebook group and request to join right now. Being a member of your regions Facebook group allows you to know the latest and greatest happenings within your region, and helps you stay engaged. We want to make sure you are always in the know, so join now!
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Thank You to our Connect VIII Miami and Southeast Region Sponsors!
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