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SPC Foundation
Board of Directors
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Kenneth P. Cherven
Chairman
Joseph G. Blanton
Stephen O. Cole
Paul Demirdjian
John W. Dosher
Robert J. Fine, Jr.
Theresa K. Furnas*
Jenn Greacen
Calvin D. Harris, Ed.D.
Robert L. Hilton
Beth A. Horner
William D. Law*
Willie H. "Bill" McCloud
Frances Neu*
Walter L. "Skip" Schafer Jr.
Steven R. Shepard
Shan Shikarpuri
Richard B. Winning
David Zillig
Directors Emeriti
Dan Carlisle
Leon R. Hammock
Helen K. Leslie
Alfred T. May
Thelma Rothman
Henry B. Sayler
Honorary Director
Wendell R. Ware
*Ex officio members
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As 2013 draws to a close, I extend my heartfelt thanks to our friends, donors, partners and colleagues for your generous and continued support.
From all of us at the Foundation, please accept our best wishes for a joyous holiday season.
Sincerely,
Frances Neu
VP Advancement, St. Petersburg College
Executive Director, St. Petersburg College Foundation
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LRMA Receives Accreditation
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Clyde Butcher stands before his Loxahatchee River Wildlife Refuge #1 print, on loan from the South Florida Museum, Bradenton. (Photo courtesy of J. David Wright)
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Thunderous cheers and a standing ovation greeted Leepa Rattner Museum of Art Director, Ann Larsen, as she announced the museum's recent accreditation by the American Alliance of Museums (AAM). Ms. Larsen reported that only around six percent of museums nationwide have attained this status, putting LRMA an elite class with the likes of the Smithsonian in Washington D.C. and the Metropolitan in New York.
The announcement was made during the opening reception for the Clyde Butcher Preserving Eden exhibit at the Museum. Butcher, an Ansel Adams award winning photographer, is best known for his large-format, black and white landscapes of Florida's wilderness areas and for his commitment to saving Florida's fragile environments. Documentary filmmaker, Ken Burns, has described him as "a national treasure." The exhibit will run through February 16.
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AmeriLife Helps Support SPC Veterans and Study Abroad Initiatives
Timothy North, CEO of AmeriLife, presented a $21,530 check to the Foundation to support veteran's services and study abroad scholarships. Mr. North seeded the project with $7,000 for Study Abroad then initiated an internal employee campaign called College Colors: Cheering for Veterans, whereby Amerilife matched employee contributions dollar-for-dollar.
SPC's Director of Veteran Services, Jeff Cavanagh, said over $14,000 of AmeriLife's gift will support the Veteran's Bridge Fund, a reservoir to assist veterans in meeting unanticipated financial responsibilities.
"We are deeply grateful for Mr. North's leadership and the involvement of AmeriLife," said Frances Neu, VP/Executive Director of the St. Petersburg College Foundation. "This support will help ease the financial challenges too many of our veterans encounter as they pursue a college credential."
Timothy North, CEO of AmeriLife, presents a check to SPC VP/Foundation Executive Director, Frances Neu and Veteran Services Director, Jeff Cavanaugh. |
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Jenn Greacen Joins Foundation College Board of Directors
The SPC Foundation recently welcomed Jenn Greacen to its Board of Directors. Ms. Greacen is the Executive Director of the Clear Agency in St. Petersburg. She founded Red Frog Marketing in 2003 and grew the company to $3 million in annual revenues within two years. In 2011, she merged with, and eventually acquired, a competing agency and design firm, rebranding the company, the Clear Agency.
Ms. Greacen was one of 13 US delegates to attend the G20 Young Entrepreneur Summit in Mexico in 2012. She graduated from the University of Tampa with a major in Mass Communications and minor in Advertising and later received a Masters Marketing certification through the American Marketing Association. A Florida native, Ms.Greacen and her family reside in Seminole.
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Linquanti Leads The Palladium Advisory Committee
The Palladium Theater is fortunate to have the thoughtful leadership and enthusiastic support of Advisory Committee Chairman Richard Linquanti.
A lawyer in the Real Estate and Finance Group of Carlton Fields, Mr. Linquanti practiced law in Denver prior to coming to Florida, where he was president of his law firm and Chair of the Real Estate Section of the Colorado Bar Association. He received Bachelor's and Master's degrees from the University of Notre Dame and a law degree from Yale Law School.
Mr. Linquanti is an adjunct professor at Stetson Law School in St. Petersburg and is a fellow of the American College of Real Estate Law. He resides in St. Petersburg with his fiancée Kim Shore and hound dogs Belle and Buddy.
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Policy Institute Announces Event Dates
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Senator Dennis L. Jones
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The Institute for Strategic Policy Solutions will host the inaugural Distinguished Public Service Award Dinner February 21. The event will recognize the outstanding public service of Senator Dennis L. Jones.
Sen. Jones completed 32 years of public service, including 22 years in the Florida House and eight years in the Florida Senate. He retired last year from both his political career and his service as VP of Economic Development for SPC. Please visit www.spcollege.edu/solutions or call 727.394.6942 for event information.
On February 3, the Institute will host a live debate with candidates in the general election race to succeed the late U.S. Representative C.W. Bill Young.
This special edition of Political Connections, is made possible through a partnership with the Tampa Bay Times and Bay News 9. The event is sponsored by AARP and will be moderated by political editor Adam C. Smith and Bay News 9 senior anchor Al Ruechel.
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Women On the Way Celebrates
 | | WOW Coordinator, Shirley Crumbley takes time to meet and thank the GFWC North Pinellas Woman's Club members. |
Over 170 guests helped celebrate student success at the Women on the Way (WOW) 22nd Annual Appreciation Luncheon at Ruth Eckerd Hall in November. Students, staff and WOW Coordinator, Shirley Crumbley personally thanked attendees and program sponsor Transamerica for their generosity and continued support.
Students Sue Keen and Kimberlie Jones-McCall shared stories of their personal journeys and the importance of WOW in their lives. Their heartfelt testimonials described the strength, empowerment, friendships and, above all, the educational success they are now achieving.
Featured speaker, Tiffany Taylor, Director of Recruiting and Branch Relationship Manager for Transamerica, praised WOW students for their strength and determination.
To learn more about how you can support the Women On the Way program, call Shirley Crumbley at (727) 791-2634.
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Lothar Uhl Donates Winslow Homer Art
 Lothar Uhl and SPC curator Christine Renc-Carter, curator display one of the donated prints.
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Lothar Uhl is a cornerstone in the Tampa Bay cultural community. From a vast art collection cultivated with his late wife, Mildred, Mr. Uhl has established their legacy through donations of important works to museums, such as the Leepa-Rattner Museum, St. Petersburg Museum of Fine Arts, and the Dali Museum.
The SPC Foundation's College Collection is pleased to be included among these world-class museums, receiving a generous donation from Mr. Uhl of 391 wood engravings by prominent 19th century American artist, Winslow Homer (1836-1910). Reaching beyond museum walls, the College Collection makes art accessible and engages students through public display, exhibits and programming.
College Collection Curator, Christine Renc-Carter, will utilize this collection of Civil War era prints and magazines as an educational tool to connect with faculty and students by providing cross-disciplinary experiences in American history, political science, art and humanities.
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SPC Wins Southeast Regional Ethics Bowl
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SPC (left) wins the 10th Annual Southeast Regional Ethics Bowl defeating Barry University (right) in the fifth round.
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St. Petersburg College beat out 23 teams to win the 10th Annual Southeast Regional Ethics Bowl last month. The finalists, including SPC, Barry University, Wake Forest University, the University of North Florida and the University of Richmond will progress to the national Ethics Bowl in Jacksonville in February. The Southeast Regional Competition is widely believed to be among the most competitive in the nation. Watch the final round: 10th Annual Southeast Regional Ethics Bowl
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SPC Launches "Live" Listening Post
President Bill Law answered questions for an hour last month during the first "live" online Listening Post. The topics included orientation, financial aid, developmental education and student government.
Some questions were submitted in advance, but many came in via chat during the event. More than 150 people viewed the session live, including those at watch parties at several campuses.
Dr. Law implemented the face-to-face Listening Posts forum in 2010, traveling to campuses to hear directly from students and staff. It was part of an effort by the college to provide more information to students, employees and the public about higher education topics by engaging them in the conversation. It is expected that the live-streamed, online Listening Post will provide more students the opportunity to participate.
Watch the November 12 video and read the live chat on Direct Link: directlink.spcollege.edu
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Give a Gift of Education This Holiday Season!
Change a life. Donate to the First Generation Scholarship Fund at St. Petersburg College Foundation. Your donation will help create a pathway to a successful future - and every dollar of your support will be matched by the state, thereby increasing both the value and the impact of your gift. Bequests, charitable remainder trusts, gift annuities, IRAs and gifts or property are some of the other ways you can provide significant and lasting support to SPC. To learn how your gift can meet your financial objectives while supporting the work of the College and the aspirations of our students, call us at (727) 341-3302.
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Class Notes
Class of 2013: Amaris Smith, AS in Nursing, is a Registered Nurse working with the Lactation Consultation Program at the University of California, San Diego.
Class of 2012: Brody Lassiter, AA in General Studies, earned his associate's degree through St. Petersburg College's dual enrollment program. He joined the Coast Guard Auxiliary after graduation and began a variety of certification courses while awaiting transfer to active duty.
Class of 2011: Sheri Church, BAS in Veterinary Technology, works as a Licensed Veterinary Technician at West Michigan Veterinary Service and also serves as a relief technician for the West Michigan Regional Laboratory.
Class of 2009: Valery Paul, AA in General Studies, went on to pursue a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from South University after graduating from St. Petersburg Collegiate High School.
To share your accomplishments with your fellow alumni, contact Tiffany Hughes at (727) 341-3055.
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