VOLUME 48, ISSUE 6 Medal of Freedom Dr. Eduardo J. Padrón, receives the Presidential Medal of Freedom from President Barack Obama Page 6 MAGAZINE (850) 222 -3222 | myafchome.org 1 of 34 2016 AFC BOARD OF DIRECTORS ontents C VOLUME 48, ISSUE 6 8 Features FUN FACTS ABOUT ROBERT FLORES 7 Getting to know AFC's new president. ANNUAL MEETING AND CONFERENCE AWARD WINNERS AND RECAP 8 The final list of all winners and honorees. THE 2016-17 ELECTED OFFICERS 27 Congratulations to the newest members of the Executive Committee. MACY'S SHOP FOR A CAUSE BENEFITS AFC FOUNDATION, INC. 28 Thank you to the individuals and colleges who helped with this successful fundraiser. Outgoing President Juanita Scott at the Conference. Plug in now at www.myafchome.org In Every Issue Look for the plug symbol on our homepage to get 3 PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE 29 CHAPTERS connected. 4 EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/CEO’S MESSAGE 33 CERTIFIED COLLEGE PROFESSIONAL PROGRAM 6 KUDOS 34 CALENDAR CURRENT is published by the Association of Florida Colleges. Advertising, news releases, and other communications should be sent to the AFC, 113 East College Avenue, Tallahassee, Florida 32301, or by email at
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