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y CHANGE THE WORLD WITH A GIVING HEART AFPAssociation of Fundraising Professionals FL, First Coast Chapter National Philanthropy Day® Dear Friends, On behalf of the National Philanthropy Day Committee and the entire First Coast Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP), thank you for joining us at our 30th Anniversary of our National Philanthropy Day celebration. Each year, we look forward to honoring the exceptional donors, volunteers and professionals whose gifts of time, expertise and resources contribute significantly to the quality of life in our communities. This year's philanthropy winners have "made their mark" on the First Coast, and nationally, by giving back of their time, talent and treasure. There are many significant nonprofit organizations on the First Coast that help countless individuals in need. These outstanding winners, and all those who were nominated, have found their passions and have given thoughtfully and generously to make a difference in so many lives. We appreciate your support of National Philanthropy Day and the AFP Florida First Coast Chapter. We are proud of the members of the AFP Florida First Coast Chapter and all of the work that we do. Our local chapter represents more than 180 fundraising professionals at more than 90 organizations. The mission of the Association of Fundraising Professionals Florida First Coast Chapter is to advance ethical philanthropy through education, peer support and advocacy, thus enabling individuals and organizations to better serve the diverse communities and people of the First Coast. For more information about AFP, please visit afpflfirstcoast. ofpnet .org. We hope your attendance today at National Philanthropy Day will spur action and demonstrate ways you can connect with causes and with each other. May you be inspired by what others are doing and create your own ideas for philanthropic engagement in our community! Sincerely, JeffreyJttS')� Davitt, CFRE AFP First Coast Chapter President �National Philanthropy� Day Chair �1MltNational Philanthropy Day Co-Chair � q,JtJutlJ 0� $ptJIUM� SIGHT& SOUND PRODUCTIONS See it. Hear it. Experience it. Lucy Gooding Charitable Foundation Trust Thomas M. Kirbo and Irene B. Kirbo Charitable Foundation Mrs. Edward W. Lane, Jr. ---:::::: ILl'8.I HENLEY & KELLY ["��,]•• •• COSMETIC • FAMILY· DENTISTRY �1 ST. VINCENT'S HEALTHCARE �-'a.� MOVE. BEYOND. BECAUSE. US Assure -------------------------- 0 HYATT REGENCY. JACKSONVILLE RIVERFRONT ,1, ,, ,1 .hl·ad,ho1,,t ud iu .l·on\ II �t�Rrltng QtaacnaLf!P-py [l) ay cP�<3tJ� TriciaRae Stancato Annie Tutt Chair Co-Chair Girl Scouts of Gateway Council United Way of Northeast Florida Lee Anderson Ali Badibanga Laura Collins Jeff Davitt, CFRE Chapter Awards Co-Chair Media & Public Relations Co-Chair Photography Chair At Large Member University of North Florida University of North Florida Wolfson Children's Hospital Flagler College Therese Gamble Andrew Lipnick Kate McClung Terri Montville Program & Print Co-Chair At Large Member Media & Public Relations Co-Chair Sponsorship Chair UNF Graduate Doctoral Student The First Tee of North Florida University of North Florida Baptist Health Foundation Professional Stacie Perron-Smith Christy Smith, CFRE Anthony Sutton, CFRE Ashley Szczukowski Registration Chair Program & Print Co-Chair Arrangements Chair Video Co-Chair SPS Coaching LLC Wounded Warrior Project Pine Castle St. Vincent's Foundation Patricia Thornton Jessica Waugaman Courtney Weatherby-Hunter Therese Yanochik, CFRE At Large Member Chapter Awards Co-Chair Video Co-Chair Relationship Chair St. Vincent's Foundation Children's Home Society American Cancer Society CHANGE THE WORLD WITH A GIVING HEART National Philanthropy Day® 0Jrdelvef alv� Welcome Jeffrey Davitt, CFRE Chapter President Invocation Courtney Hester, MDiv Chaplain, Baptist MD Anderson Cancer Center Past, Present, Future: 30 Years of Giving on the First Coast Sherry McGill President, Jessie Ball duPont Fund Lunch Chapter Award Presentations TriciaRae Stancato and Annie Tutt National Philanthropy Day Co-Chairs Kent Justice Reporter/Anchor, WJXT •••••• Outstanding Civic Organization Arlington Rotary Club Next Generation Award ENACTUS, Flagler College Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser Richard L. Sisisky Outstanding Fundraising Professional Stanton Cadow, CFRE, ECRF Outstanding Small Business The Bailey Group Outstanding Corporation Florida Blue Outstanding Foundation The Petway Family Foundation Outstanding Philanthropists David and Linda Stein Lifetime Achievement Award Robert T. "Bob" Shircliff Closing Remarks 2016 Chapter Award Winners-------------------- 0� c?wwG1rga1t1z atzopt, Arlington Rotary Club Nominated by Boys & Girls Club of Northeast Florida The members of the Arlington Rotary Club certainly embody the motto of Rotary, "Service Above Self". Their tireless support of the Boys & Girls Club location in Arlington, the Woodland Acres Boys & Girls Club, has spanned more than 40 years and is on-going at present. Under the guidance of Baxter E. Luther, the Club has donated over $500,000 to improve and expand the facilities located in a high risk area of Arlington. Starting in the early 1980's the Club expanded the classroom space at the club and expanded the restrooms. Always looking for ways to improve the site they expanded the building in the 1990's and built an outdoor pavilion in 2009 which provides outdoor programming space for Club members. They also provided a roof over the outdoor basketball court. In 2013, they provided funding for on addition which added more restrooms and office space and had the building re-roofed and painted. The Club continued the improvements during the next few years by adding walkways and a covered outside picnic area. Recently a new project was initiated where a foreclosed home is purchased by the club or club members, totally renovated, and when the renovation and remodel is complete it is sold with the proceeds going to the Woodland Acres Club. This newly successful project will provide an on-going program to raise funds for the Club. The members of the Arlington Rotary Club are committed to the success of the children attending the Woodland Acres Boys & Girls Club who may be at risk due to diminished family income, family medical crises, or emerging neighborhood gang activity. According to the Boys & Girls Clubs' board chair, Mr. Luther and Arlington Rotary have always been there to help. Mr. Luther states, "I come from humble beginnings in the South where we had nothing to speak of. I always said that if I could help other people, I would do so whenever I can. I have been blessed, so I am sharing." The on-going work and investment provided by the Arlington Rotary Club to support the community and the children who attend the Club make them an invaluable resource. Because of Mr. Baxter's vision along with the support and work of the other Club members, the Arlington Rotary Club sets the standard for other civic organizations. Q1e;a;(3-�ll, ofroalld ENACTUS, Flagler College Nominated by Flagler College, Officeof Institutional Advancement The ENACTUS student program at Flagler College turns students into entrepreneurs. Through a combination of innovation, grant funding and sustainable solutions, the 45 person team in the ENACTUS program have devoted 6,000 hours to eight projects that have transformed the lives of many. Three programs which the ENACTUS team started this year are: A partnership was formed between the Soapy Tales company in St. Augustine, which was initiated by young men in foster care, and a group saddled by poverty in the Dominican Republic, to produce soap and simultaneously instruct the citizens on good hygiene. This partnership has resulted in 12 employed workers who otherwise would be at-risk and in a profitable business and sustainable income of over $70,000 for low income women and teens in San Marco. They instituted the CROP program through the acquisition of three funding grants, which provided academic enrichment and mentoring to 85 high risk middle and high school students to provide guidance and the motivation needed to continue their education. Nine out of ten participants received college acceptances and one joined the military. Through their creation of JUMP, Inc., a small business incubator, ENACTUS motivated 26 entrepreneurs in West St. Augustine, an area with a high risk of poverty and hopelessness, to attend workshops on business start-ups. The human element was the focus of the Flagler College ENACTUS team and this focus proved beneficial to both the students and the recipients of assistance. On student commented: "Before ENACTUS, I was just a college student. Now I am a leader, an entrepreneur, and involved citizen and I have the confidence to know that whatever I chose to do, I have the skills and drive to become successful." Congratulations to ENACTUS, the 2016 National Philanthropy Doy Next Generation Award recipient! --------------------2016 Chapter Award Winners O�CJ£�q� Richard L. Sisisky Nominated by Baptist Health Foundation How would you describe an outstanding fundraiser? Definitely at the top of the list would be an individual who is passionate about the organization and one who has a deep commitment to philanthropy. Richard L. Sisisky is a visionary leader who is involved with numerous organizations in Jacksonville which promote the health and well-being of our community. In fact, his leadership over the last 15 years at Baptist Health was recently recognized by the Florida Hospital Association, who named Sisisky Trustee