In Your Neighborhood - 02/02/12
Dr. Phillips
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Dr. Phillips resident Rich Maladecki (center), president and CEO of the Central Florida Hotel & Lodging Association, receives a Gene T. Hassett Award. He is congratulated by Jeff Chase (left), 2011 president of the Central Florida chapter of Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association International, and Paul Tang, 2011 board chairman of Visit Orlando. |
Rich Maladecki, president and CEO of the Central Florida Hotel & Lodging Association, was honored by the Central Florida chapter of Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association with a Gene T. Hassett Award. The Dr. Phillips resident was recognized for his service to the growth and prosperity of the Central Florida hospitality industry. The award also honors those who strive toward the highest level of professional accomplishment, excel in their field, and have devoted time and energy to the community. |
Hunter’s Creek
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Relay For Life of Hunter’s Creek 2011 raises more than $200,000 for American Cancer Society. |
More than 650 people on 47 teams participated in Relay For Life of Hunter’s Creek 2011. The event raised more than $200,000 for American Cancer Society, making it one of the top Relay For Life events in the U.S. The top individual fundraiser was Christie Galvin of Team Hits Home, who raised $9,355. Adam Marquardt, also from Team Hits Home, was the top youth fundraiser, contributing $4,537. Team 4 Paws for the Cause, led by Carol Mackeen, was the top team, raising $33,899. Relay For Life of Hunter’s Creek 2012 will be held Nov. 10 through Nov. 11 at Osprey Park in Orlando. |
MetroWest
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MetroWest resident Gloria Grehl, D.T.M., receives two awards from Toastmasters International. |
Gloria Grehl, D.T.M., received the 2010-11 District 84 Vice President Public Relations of the Year and the Vista Toastmasters Club 2011 Toastmaster of the Year Award. The MetroWest resident was selected from almost 200 candidates for the public relations award, and the toastmaster of the year award is bestowed upon a member who has served the club above and beyond their regular responsibilities. |
Ocoee
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Congratulations to Jay Lumpkins and Laura Wilson |
Chip and Luanne Lumpkins of Ocoee announced the engagement of their son, Jay, to Laura Wilson, daughter of Bo and Lynn Wilson of Seneca, S.C. Jay and Laura both graduated from Clemson University. The wedding will take place in South Carolina on Oct. 6, 2012. |
Orange Tree
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Roger Beck and Emiko Heil (center) exchange vows Nov. 5, 2011. Wedding party attendants include (l. to r.) Roger’s father, Ray Beck, and Emiko’s children, Evan and Mikhala Heil. |
Roger Beck and Emiko Heil were married Nov. 5, 2011, at Orange Tree Golf Club. The Rev. David Stephens officiated the ceremony, which was attended by 100 friends and family members, some of whom had traveled from Tokyo. Roger is a bid manager for Dragados USA Inc., and Emiko is a regional marketing manager for USA Today. The Orange Tree residents honeymooned in Italy, Madrid, London and New York. |
Sand Lake Point
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Physical therapist and Sand Lake Point resident Dennis Heide is elected to the Home Care Association of Florida board of directors. |
Physical therapist Dennis Heide was elected to the board of directors for Home Care Association of Florida. The Sand Lake Point resident co-founded Pinnacle Home Healthcare Inc. in 2003 with his wife, Lorna, and Beth Silver, R.N., of Bay Lakes. |
Sterling Pointe
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Robert “Bobby” Olszewski of Sterling Pointe announces his candidacy for Winter Garden District 3 city commissioner. |
Robert “Bobby” Olszewski announced his candidacy for Winter Garden District 3 city commissioner. The Sterling Pointe resident is a member of the city’s Firefighter and Police Pension Board, and holds board positions with the Winter Garden Heritage Foundation and Orange County Public Schools’ Montessori Academy of Winter Garden charter school. He also is an active member of West Orange Chamber of Commerce, Rotary Club of Winter Garden, West Orange Political Alliance Inc., and Historic Downtown Winter Garden Merchants Guild. Bobby is a graduate of the Business Force of Central Florida Political Leadership Institute. |
Et Al
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American Heritage Girls Troop FL2911 members (l. to r.) Ava Allen, Alexis Labonge, Emme Allen, Christine Sechrest and Bella Fabretti operate a Salvation Army kettle in front of Publix at The Cascades at Isleworth. |
Members of American Heritage Girls Troop FL2911 operated a Salvation Army kettle in front of Publix at The Cascades at Isleworth on Apopka-Vineland Road in Orlando. The girls rang bells, handed out candy canes to shoppers, and raised $883.93 for The Salvation Army. |
| Central Florida Women’s League will hold its second annual Taste of Windermere at The Pines fundraiser March 31 from 6-10 p.m. at The Pines at Windermere, located at 3409 Maguire Road in Windermere. The event will include food and wine samples, music, dancing and more. The cost is $45 in advance and $55 the day of the event. Proceeds will benefit Central Florida charities and scholarships. The fundraiser also will include a family-friendly event from noon-4 p.m. that will feature face painting, games, a magician, bounce houses, disc jockey and more. The cost is $15 for up to six people. For more information, visit www.cfwl.org on the Web. |
