June 2016 | Volume 37, Issue 6
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FNGLA’S ANNUAL CONVENTION Celebrate being an FNGLA member and Father’s Day on the same week end by attending FNGLA’s Annual Convention. Scheduled June 16-18 at the Rosen Shingle Creek Resort in Orlando, FNGLA’s Annual Convention highlights the past year of FNGLA leadership and accomplishments and sets the stage for the new association year as leaders are elected and visions and goals set. It’s also a time to learn and have fun together as an industry through horticulture tours, networking receptions and relaxed down time. FNGLA’s 2016 Annual Convention begins with a landscape service project at one of the Central Florida Boys and Girls Club campuses. Taking place Thursday afternoon, June 15, members will bring shade to a playground with donated trees, shrubs and labor. More optional activities are available on Friday, June 16 including an exclusive tour of Harry P. Leu Gardens and a backstage tour of Sea World’s horticulture facilities. The convention officially starts with a splash on Friday evening at the Welcome Reception at Sea World. Included with the reception is a private tour of Sea World’s impressive landscape, led by Sea World’s horticulture team. Saturday, June 18 starts with FNGLA’s Annual Business meeting where a Year in Review video is presented, industry awards winners recognized, and officer elections take place. A unique conservation tour along Shingle Creek, which is the headwaters of the Everglades, takes place Saturday afternoon at the hotel. The convention finale is the President’s Gala taking place on Saturday evening. FNGLA is honored to have Gary Cain, President and CEO of the Central Florida Boys and Girls Club as the evening’s keynote speaker. Gary has been recognized as one of Orlando’s most powerful people and named a 2014 CEO of the Year by the Orlando Business Journal. The President’s Gala ends with current FNGLA President Billy Butterfield passing the Big Shoes to FNGLA’s incoming president Rob Shoelson, after which the dance floor opens and the music gets lively. Thanks to FNGLA’s Action Chapter for hosting the convention, including the welcome bags, plant decorations for the events and the hospitality suite – which will be open each evening of the convention. A complete schedule, hotel information and online registration is available at http://www.fngla.org/events/annual-convention/ Please note the convention sponsors listed on the convention webpage. It is through their support that the convention can provide great value at a low price. For additional information contact Linda Adams at ladams@fngla.org.