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Saint Stephen's is proud to announce and welcome Rose Carlson as the school's new Director of Endowment. She will be responsible for educating others about the Falcon Legacy Society, building the school's endowment, and developing relationships within Saint Stephen's and in the community.
Carlson comes to Saint Stephen's after retiring from BrightHouse Networks in 2011 as their Vice President and General Manager for over 30 years. She brings a wealth of community and public relations experience as well as business operations, marketing and customer service knowledge with her. She is a graduate of University of Texas at Austin with a BA degree in English. She currently serves on local boards of directors for the Manatee Chamber of Commerce, South Florida Museum, and is a founding and current board member of the Manatee Tiger Bay Club.
Jan Pullen, Head of School, states, "Rose Carlson has been a dedicated advocate and supporter for Saint Stephen's for many years, having served on both the Board of Trustees and Endowment Board for the school. With her strong community presence and immense love for the school, she is a perfect person to strengthen the school's endowment."
Lakewood Ranch, FL September 26th– Lakewood Ranch residents now have another resource to tap into when making financial and investment decisions. Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. Member FINRA/SIPC (RJFS), a national financial services firm, recently moved to a new office at 11009 Gatewood Drive, Suite 101 Lakewood Ranch, FL 34211. Jim & Jeff Zientara are the Co-Branch Managers and they are joined by Financial Advisors Joseph Giangreco and Larry Morse. Their office manager is Kerri Hansen.
Their RJFS office offers a comprehensive range of financial and investment services including asset management, mutual funds, insured CDs, stocks and bonds, among others.
The Zientara’s take a long-term approach to investing and asset allocation. ”We take our clients’ investing seriously. We’re not a transaction-driven firm," says Jim Zientara "Rather than trying to beat the market in the short term, we develop a financial strategy for our clients that we believe will carry them through the rigors of volatility in the marketplace.“
"We realize that our clients have unique needs and interests," says Jeff Zientara. ”We offer a variety of services that we can customize for each client’s specific situation.“
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William C. Robinson, Jr., real estate attorney at Blalock Walters, has been appointed by Governor Scott to the 12th Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission. The Judicial Nominating Commissions select and nominate to the Governor persons found by the Commission to be legally and most fully professionally qualified to fill a vacancy. Robinson’s first order of business will likely focus on the Commission’s recent announcement of a vacancy in the County Court of Manatee County due to the retirement of Judge George K. Brown, Jr.
Robinson, 36, of Bradenton, is a principal and vice president of Blalock Walters, P.A., where he has practiced since 2003. He succeeds Adam Mohammadbhoy and is appointed for a term beginning September 26, 2012, and ending July 1, 2016.
”We congratulate Will for his appointment by Governor Scott to the local Judicial Nominating Commission,“ said Cliff Walters, managing partner of Blalock Walters. ”This is an important committee and a wonderful testimony to his professional career.“
Robinson’s law practice focuses primarily in the areas of real estate, land use and zoning and development law. He received his J.D. from Stetson University College of Law and B.A. in Finance with a Certificate in International Relations from the University of Notre Dame. He is a member of The Florida Bar and the Manatee County Bar Association.
Manatee Glens’ Expressive Arts Therapy program participants will feature their artwork at an exhibit at Still Life in G gallery in the Village of the Arts in Bradenton during the month of October. The exhibit begins with a public reception on Friday, October 5 from 6 to 9:30 in the gallery at 1014 12th Street West in Bradenton. Art in Recovery 2012 includes the artwork of adults, children and adolescents in various programs at Manatee Glens. This juried art show includes a wide range of media and art forms. There are prizes for the first and second place artists. A few participants will also read some of their original poetry.
This unique program is under the direction of Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Certified Expressive Arts Therapist Deborah McKeever who is the supervisor of Manatee Glens Outpatient Detox. ”Expressive arts give Manatee Glens clients and patients new ways to self soothe, state healing intentions, increase self-awareness and regulate emotions,“ explained McKeever, who is also owner of Still Life in G gallery. ”Expressive arts therapy is an avenue for self-expression for the many clients who have difficulty verbalizing what is going on.“
Manatee Glens offers expressive arts for children and adolescents in the day programs as well as adults in detox and intensive outpatient and inpatient programs. The participants come from various backgrounds and walks of life, and each experiences the arts differently. Client-artist Lin said she likes to work with the paint in her hands. ”I listen to music and I get inspired. I move my hands over the paint, and it turns out free-flowingÉI feel like it is a release. I studied at the Rhode Island School of Design. But the art I like the most came after my illness. It’s a blessing.“
Manatee Glens plans to introduce expressive arts groups in every program. The healing power of arts is assisting clients along their roads to recovery. ”I often ask the clients in outpatient detox to identify what they are feeling with an emotional weather report,“ McKeever explained. ”They start with lots of clouds, and as they work through treatment, eventually the sun pokes through.“
The Still Life in G gallery is open the first Friday evening of every month and every Saturday from 11 am until 4 pm. It is convenient to many restaurants and other galleries and shops, making it an enjoyable destination for the evening or weekend. There is no charge to attend the opening reception on October 5.
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Insignia Bank announces that Chairman and CEO, Charles G. Brown, III has been appointed to the American Bankers Association Government Relations Administrative Committee beginning a term that will commence on October 16, 2012.
The GRC Administrative Committee develops recommendations on positions and priorities regarding legislative and regulatory issues that affect the banking industry, and presents them to the ABA. Brown was chosen by the incoming ABA Chairman, Matthew H. Williams. The term lasts one year, with the possibility of an appointment for one additional year. Brown will attend approximately three meetings a year in Washington DC.
”It is quite an honor to be chosen for the Administrative Committee and to be able to represent the community banking industry,“ said Charles G. Brown III. ”It will be a challenge as we operate in this complicated economy and highly regulated environment.“
Mr. Brown has been representing Florida banking in Washington DC, serving on both the American Bankers Association Community Banker’s Council and the FDIC Advisory Board where he has acted as one of 14 bankers in the United States representing the banking industry.
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