February 2016
NEWS & NOTES
Connecting Leaders. Engaging Graduates.
Big News!
If you have not heard already, Leadership Winter Park is thrilled to be hosting the 2016 Assocation of Leadership Programs Southeast Conference in our extraordinary city! With this privilege, over 75 executive directors, board members and program managers from community leadership programs across the nation will be traveling here April 7 - 8. Join us in welcoming the attendees and taking part in exclusive events for LWP graduates!
ALP Conference Events
ALP Conference Logo
Help us make this conference the best yet and showcase our beautiful community! There are several ways for you to get involved.

Thursday, April 7, 2016  -  4:30 - 7:00 p.m.
Albin Polasek Museum & Sculpture Gardens Capen House
Be the first to welcome conference attendees to Winter Park! A complimentary reception featuring hor d'oeuvres, beverages and tours of the museum grounds and Capen House will kick-off the conference. The Winter Park Scenic Boat Tour will pick-up guests from the museum boat dock for private tours of the chain of lakes. Following the reception, alumni are encouraged to join conference attendees for dinner at one of the Park Avenue area restaurants.

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Friday, April 8, 2016  -  12:15 - 1:45 p.m.
The Alfond Inn
Hear from one of the world's top ten leadership coaches and author of Intelligent Leadership, John Mattone, during a special luncheon at The Alfond Inn. Gain key insights for unlocking and unleashing greatness in yourself and your teams so you can create a compelling, winning culture that drives operating results. This event is open to the public and tickets are $40.

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In addition to these incredible events, we also need volunteers to assist with conference set-up, serve as greeters, help with transportation and other areas. Check the online sign-up sheet for available roles and time commitments.

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New Online Applications!
Leadership Winter Park has gone digital and new online applications are now available for LWP Class XXVII and Youth Leaders Class XVI! Refer a friend or a student before the application deadlines.

Leadership Winter Park Class XXVI
Program Dates: September 16, 2016 - May 11, 2017
Application Deadline: June 24, 2016

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Youth Leaders Class XVI
Program Dates: June 20 - 24, 2016 OR July 18 - 22, 2016
Application Deadline: May 11, 2016

Apply for Youth Leaders 
Save the Date: Graduation Celebration
LWP Class XXVI is nearing the end of their program and we will be celebrating with an exciting Graduation Luncheon. Mark your calendar now so you do not miss LWP's biggest and best event of the year!

Thursday, May 19, 2016
11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Rachel D. Murrah Civic Center

Featuring Keynote Speaker:
Dr. Joel Hunter
Senior Pastor,
Northland, A Church Distributed		Community Leader of the Year Award:
Debbie Komanski
Executive Director,
Albin Polasek Museum & Sculpture Gardens

 
Car Parking Fundraiser
It's that time of year again and LWP will be parking cars during the Winter Park Sidewalk Art Festival on March 18 - 20. We will have three lots in downtown Winter Park throughout the weekend:
Car Parking
Lot 1: 
Winter Park Chamber of Commerce - 151 W. Lyman Avenue
Lot 2: 
Florida Community Bank - 369 N. New York Avenue
Lot 3: 
Former Cooper, Simms, Nelson & Mosley Building - 271 W. Canton Avenue

If you will be in downtown Winter Park for the festival, take a two-hour shift to support the LWP Car Parking Fundraiser or park your car in on of our lots. All proceeds will support the LWP Legacy Fund!

Volunteer for Car Parking 
Government Session Wrap-Up
The Class XXVI Government session day was a success! On February 11, the class had an opportunity to receive a behind-the-scenes look at the City of Winter Park and even role play scenarios from our community's protectors - the Police and Fire-Rescue departments. Check out the video below to see some highlights from the day.

LWP Class XXVI Government Session Recap
LWP Class XXVI Government Session Recap
Alumni Happenings & Events
Joe Hull, Class XXV 
Completed his first marathon on January 10 at Walt Disney World. See his finisher medal photo to the right. Joe also began a new job as Commercial Fulfillment Specialist at BB&T.

Jason Venning, Class XXIV
Started his own firm, JV Accounting Solutions LLC, to assist small business owners with accounting needs.

Danielle Jimenez, Class XXV
Began a new position as Marketing Manager at Lake Highland Preparatory School.

Andrew McIntosh, Class XXVI
Welcomed new daughter, Madelyn Elizabeth, on February 6.

Heather Mount, Class XXVI 
Welcomed new son, Cooper, on January 24. See a photo of baby Cooper to the right.

Andrea Massey-Farrell, Class XXVI
Completed three races in two days, running a total of 25.5 miles in the Gasparilla Distance Classic on February 20 & 21. 

Krik Barr Young, Class XVII
Opened a new office for Barr Financial Services on 2160 N. Park Avenue, Winter Park.

Pam Cribb, Class XXIII
OCPS Tech Centers - Winter Park is collecting winter coats and jackets for the Coat Closet. They are in need of larger sizes for both genders. If you have any in your closet that you would like to donate to a good cause, please drop them off to Pam so that she can get them to students in need!

Fred Meixell, Class XXVI
AAFMAA Wealth Management & Trust celebrated the open house of their new office at 545 N. Park Avenue, Ste. B, on February 26. Check out a photo to the right.

Lauren Zimmerman, Class XXVI
The website Literary Hub recently interviewed Lauren about her store, Writer's Block Bookstore. Check out the article here!

Marisa (Carroll) Worley, Class XXI
Now through April 2, tickets are available for A Gift for Teaching's "Ticket to Ride" drawing of chance. For a suggested donation of just $50, you could win a $20,000 voucher towards the car of your dreams, sponsored by Off Lease Only. The best part...only 1,000 tickets will be sold and 100% of the proceeds benefit AGFT! Vicist www.back2schoolblast.com for tickets and official rules 

Jill Hamilton Buss, Class XXIII
Winter Park's 2nd Annual Bike to Work Day is approaching! On Wednesday, March 9th, everyone is encouraged to ride their bikes to work. At 3:30pm, meet in North Central Park near Garfield Ave for a 45-min group ride (with police escort and rolling road closures) for a beautiful trip through Winter Park! At 5pm, there will be a Happy, Healthy Hour at Boca. Register on Facebook.
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