LCF ALUMNI ASSOCIATION "BEHIND-THE-SCENES" - SWAMP WALK
Saturday, October 9
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Nathaniel P. Reed Visitor Center
33000 Tamiami Trail East, Ochopee
Naples, FL 34141
LCF Alumni are invited to an exclusive Swamp Walk to learn about the Big Cypress National Park Service, the importance of different habitats, water quality and restoration, invasive species, and endangered species.
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GET INVOLVED COLLIER! VOLUNTEER EXPO
ATTENDEE REGISTRATION OPEN
Wednesday, November 10
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
1900 Tamiami Tr. North, Naples
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Hosted by The Leadership Collier Foundation alongside United Way of Collier County and the Keys, the Community Foundation of Collier County, and Greater Naples Leadership, the volunteer expo is set to bring awareness to nonprofit organizations looking for volunteers and board members. |
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2021 "Get Involved Collier! Volunteer Expo" Organizations |
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Alliance for Period Supplies of SWFL
Avow Hospice
Baby Basics
Better Together
Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Sun Coast
Boys & Girls Club of Collier County
Cancer Alliance of Naples
Champions For Learning
Child's Path
City of Naples
Collier County Clerk of Courts
Collier County Hunger & Homeless Coalition
Collier County Meuseums
Collier County Supervisor of Elections
Conservancy of Southwest Florida
David Lawrence Centers for Behavioral Health
FGCU Academy
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Florida Drowning Prevention Foundation, Inc.
Florida Lions Eye Clinic
Freedom Life Church
Freedom Waters Foundation
Goodwill Industries of SWFL
Grace Place for Children and Families
Greater Naples YMCA
Habitat for Humanity of Collier County, Inc.
Healthcare Network
Housing Development Corporation of SW Florida, Inc., d/b/a HELP
Junior Achievement of SWFL
Literacy Volunteers of Collier County
Meals of Hope
Naples Lions Club
Naples Pathways Coalition
Naples Therapeutic Riding Center
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Neptune Products & Services, Inc.
New Horizons of SWFL
North Collier Fire CERT Program
Our Daily Bread Food Pantry
Pathways Early Education Center of Immokalee
Pollyanna Farms, Inc.
Project Help, Inc.
Shy Wolf Sanctuary Education and Experience Center Inc
STARability Foundation
Storytellers Creative Arts, Inc.
Sunrise Community of Southwest Florida, Inc.
The Healthy Earth Org
The Immokalee Foundation
The Shelter
Valerie's House
Youth Haven
Wellfit Girls
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ASSOCIATE LEADERSHIP COLLIER |
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Applications now open for ALC '22
Well-informed leaders make a stronger Collier County. Each year, community and business leaders get a behind-the-scenes look at Collier County's life: government, commerce, human services, education, healthcare, and much more. Participants meet with each sector's top leaders to learn and discuss ways to make a difference.
Through Associate Leadership Collier, alumni solidify their connection to Collier County, and many find their calling – serving at top business and public service roles.
If you have a history of leadership in your workplace, community and are committed to building a stronger Collier County - apply below!
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LCF LIFETIME MEMBER FOCUS |
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LCF Alumni Dues support the LCF mission by providing funding for the programs and initiatives focused on leadership, mentorship and talent development.
Each month, we will highlight and celebrate some of our LCF Lifetime Members. See why they chose to become a Lifetime Member below!
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Shelley Church
(LC '92)
Sr. Vice President, Investments
Raymond James
"There is a lot of important history that members from all the class years can share and benefit from. I believe this will help re-connect LCF members across all the years."
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Douglas Meschko
(LC '19)
Commercial / Land Real Estate Advisor
Engel & Völkers Olde Naples
"LCF represents a collective intelligence that uses best practices to develop world class leaders for the betterment of the community and oneself. I became a lifetime member because I wanted ensure this exceptional program has the resources to continue developing community members into the community leaders of tomorrow."
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Ed Morton
(LC '90)
Consultant
Wasmer Schroeder Strategies
"I wanted to demonstrate commitment to LCF vs involvement. To that end, actions speak louder than words.”
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CONNECTING BUSINESS TO LOCAL TALENT
The Leadership Collier Foundation is launching its new leadershipcollier.org website. This website will be used to connect employers to students through meaningful work-based learning experiences. Employers can easily sign up, post internships, and learn more engaging with our future workforce. Students can create a profile, view the internships available and have access to other opportunities.
LCF Alumni will also have the ability to connect with each other for mentor/mentee professional relationships to support community leadership development.
Sign up today to see how LCF is helping to connect, retain, and grow our emerging talent.
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CHAMBER CONVERSATION
Join the Greater Naples Chamber for a Chamber Conversation at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 13 at the Hilton Naples with Henry Mack, Florida’s chancellor of career and adult education, about business can support workforce education in Florida.
Alex Breault (ALC '17), the Chamber’s director of work-based learning, will moderate this discussion.
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The Greater Naples Chamber has identified workforce education as on of its top public policy priorities. This is a great opportunity to learn how employers, educators and community leaders can work together to grow our workforce. |
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Leaders Needed!
The Campus Beautification Committee will assist Youth Haven in creating a sanctuary for Collier's homeless youth. Youth Haven's mission is to provide home, help and healing to abused and neglected children and teens.
The garden project will be the first in a series of campus beautification initiatives that will begin to transform their campus.
Youth Haven will need leadership and guidance from experts for long term sustainability and hands-on help.
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Interested in getting involved with local government? There are several options for Collier County residents to get involved, including running for office or joining an advisory board.
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This work is a part of the LCF's Matching Needs Committee. If your civic organization needs a leader for board positions, committee members, mentors, or general community needs to support building a stronger Collier County, you may complete this form to have the Leadership Collier Foundation review for approval of promotion in the LCF Alumni Communications. Let us know HERE.
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Congrats to Andres Paz (ALC ‘15) who was recognized as SWFL Citizen of the Year by SWFL, Inc. and the Naples Daily News!
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Check out Colonel Jim Bloom's (LC '02) hidden talent featured in Life In Naples magazine!
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Congratulations to Michelle Borders (LC '14) and her business, Naples Network Services, for being recognized as a Business of the Month!
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Florida Partnership to End Domestic Violence (FPEDV), a membership-based nonprofit partnership of certified domestic violence centers in the state of Florida.
Congratulations, Linda Oberhaus (LC '10)!
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Have you heard?! Congratulations to the Chairs of the incoming Class of Leadership Collier 2022!
CHAIR: Mary Beth Eschbacher-Geier (LC '16)
VICE CHAIR: Todd Lyon (LC '20)
VICE CHAIR: Melissa Blazier (ALC ‘08, LC '14)
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Congrats to all the alumni who were named as Gulfshore Business’ 2021 40 Under 40!
Lindsey Touchette (LC ’15), Brittany Lynn Feroce (ALC ’20), Jeff Galati (LC ’17), Jennifer Trammell (ALC ’14), Shanna Davies (ALC ’11), Mia Hyatt (LC ’21), Barbi Woodcock (ALC ’16), Ricky Khosla (ALC ’14), Jacob Winge (ALC ’15), Alicia Taylor (ALC ’14), Robert Sorenson (LC ’22)
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Healthcare Network has added Kerri Ervin (LC '21), Alex Castano (LC '21), Marianne M. Lambertson (LC '20), and to its board of directors.
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Whether it's for a casual meet up to catch up with old classmates, or meeting to make a difference in our community, it's good to see everyone reconnecting this summer! |
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Leadership Collier ‘22 enjoyed their first session this week learning about human services needs and work in Collier County. We are excited to develop this new class of community leaders!
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"But for the LCF" - Owners of Spectrum Concierge, LLC and Accent Cleaning Services David Feightner (LC '21) and Stephanie Feightner (ALC '13) hosted The Immokalee Foundation for a career exploration day in partnership with Spectrum's, Robert Peia (ALC '21) and his ALC classmate, Audra DiNanno (ALC '21).
From the Immokalee Foundation:
"This is what it is all about! We are so thankful to Spectrum Concierge, LLC and Accent Cleaning Services for hosting a career exploration day with our students. Students had the wonderful opportunity to chat with the fine folks at Spectrum Concierge and Accent Cleaning Services to discover more about their operations and business approach.
These one-on-one opportunities encourage our young folks to explore their potential and maybe find a hidden passion in certain career fields. Instead of being left with questions like, "What do I want to be when I grow up? How will I operate my business? How did THEY make it?" We, along with our amazing partners, are opening doorways to the pathway of success and discovery, together. " See video HERE.
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Casey Lucius (LC '19) and Tabatha Butcher (LC '16) were spotted during the groundbreaking of the Marco Island Fire Station!
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CONTACT THE LCF ALUMNI ASSOCIATION |
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Chair, LCF Alumni Association
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(ALC '14, LC '20) Chair, Marketing Committee
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Chair, Leadership Lunch Series Committee
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Chair, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
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YOUR LCF TEAM
President, Greater Naples Chamber of Commerce
Senior Director, Leadership Programs
Director of Work-Based Learning
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