Business Notes (11/11/15)
Lee Clerk of Court receives Certificate of Achievement Financial Reporting award
The Lee County Clerk of Court’s Finance Department has received its 30th consecutive Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting award for the comprehensive annual financial report (CAFR). The CAFR are the audited financial statements for Lee County that includes the Board of County Commissioners, Clerk of Courts, Property Appraiser, Sheriff, Supervisor of Elections, and Tax Collector offices.
The Certificate of Achievement is the highest form of recognition in the area of governmental accounting and financial reporting, and its attainment represents a significant accomplishment by a government and its management. The CAFR is judged by an impartial panel of the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) and must meet the high standards of the program including demonstrating a constructive “spirit of full disclosure” to clearly communicate its financial story.
Clerk of Court, Linda Doggett said of the award, “It takes a team of very accomplished and knowledgeable professionals working hard every day to make this happen. This award represents a significant achievement by the Clerk’s Accounting Department lead by Finance Director Terry Mallow and I am proud to be a part of it!”
The GFOA is a nonprofit professional association serving approximately 17,500 government finance professionals with offices in Chicago, IL, and Washington D.C.
Hope Hospice’s VALOR Program to receive three-year matching grant
Hope Hospice, a program of Hope HealthCare Services, has been named the recipient of a three-year matching grant totaling $192,000 to support its VALOR program from the AmeriCorps Legacy Corps for Veterans and Military Families, in collaboration with the University of Maryland Department of Health Services.
“We’re extremely appreciative of both the grant and our partnership with the AmeriCorps Legacy Corps,” said Samira K. Beckwith, president and CEO of Hope HealthCare Services. “Through all of Hope’s programs, including the VALOR program, we are able to ensure our servicemen and servicewomen receive the loving care and support they deserve. It is our privilege to honor their dedication to our country as they fulfill life’s journey.”
Hope’s VALOR program Veteran’s Access to Life Opportunities and Resources collaborates with the Veterans Administration to help make arrangements for replacement medals, military funeral honors, burials in a VA national cemetery, and donations of artifacts to historical societies and museums. VALOR also provides emotional support through chaplains and counselors familiar with veterans’ issues, including post traumatic stress disorder, anxiety, and other symptoms caused by combat or wartime experiences.
Through the AmeriCorps Legacy Corps program, Hope will recruit VALOR volunteers to provide respite care, disseminate veteran service information, create peer-to-peer networks for veterans, provide transportation for veterans and caregivers, and provide caregiver support.
To contribute to Hope’s VALOR program or learn more about volunteer opportunities, call 239-482-4673.
Boye to speak at FM United States Postal Service
Robert Boye, founder of Direct Impressions, Inc., a Commercial Printing and Direct Mail Marketing Company, specializing in multichannel marketing campaigns will be the keynote speaker at the next Southwest Florida Postal Customer Council (PCC) meeting.
The meeting will be held at the Page Field Post Office at 2655 North Airport Road in Fort Myers at 1:30 p.m. on November 10.
For over 20 years Boye has directed successful mailing campaigns for local, national and multinational companies, exceeding 100 Million pieces of mail. Mr. Boye will be the main speaker at the “Grow Your Business With Direct Mail” event The event will also include Guest Speaker Mark Pace, President of iPartnerMedia, Inc., a national boutique marketing agency based in Bonita Springs, Florida. He is an entrepreneur and marketing expert with extensive experience in the design and implementation of effective web, print and direct mail campaigns.
United States Postal Service Business Development Specialist Lorri Kayser will educate attendees on the use of Every Door Direct Mail, a cost effective Direct Mail Marketing product designed to reach every address in a designated area without the use of an address list.
Postal Customer Councils consist of postal leaders and business mailers, government agencies and businesses that use the mail to grow their businesses. The PCC works together to promote the value of mail, address mailing concerns, and exchange ideas to maximize the benefits of postal products, programs, and services.
Refreshments are provided and seating is limited. You can reserve your seat for $10.00 by contacting Customer Relations Coordinator Phil Wiebold at Philip.C.Wiebold@usps.gov or by calling 239-277-3344.
Financial aid nights to help students
For many students, the dream of continuing their education past high school would not be possible if not for financial aid. There are numerous ways students can get the financial help they need to make their college or university dreams a reality.
To assist students and families, Lee County Public Schools, with the help of a local financial aid expert, will be hosting several Financial Aid Nights. The events will be held in the school’s auditorium and will run from 6 to 8 p.m. as follows:
– Tuesday, Nov. 17, at South Fort Myers High School, 14020 Plantation Road, Fort Myers
– Thursday, Nov. 19, at Lehigh Senior High School, 901 Gunnery Road N., Lehigh Acres
While the events are scheduled at high schools in all three attendance zones, parents are invited to attend whichever event is convenient for them.
Those attending the meetings will learn about the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) form and steps they need to take to help their children receive financial aid from postsecondary institutions (colleges, community colleges, high tech centers, etc.)
College financial aid experts will cover the definition of financial aid, how to apply, deadlines, step-by-step instructions for completing the FAFSA, Bright Futures and state aid versus federal aid and more. The financial aid process can be very intimidating and these workshops help demystify the procedure and help parents and students feel more comfortable in going through the steps.
Business Notes (11/11/15)
Lee Clerk of Court receives Certificate of Achievement Financial Reporting award
The Lee County Clerk of Court’s Finance Department has received its 30th consecutive Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting award for the comprehensive annual financial report (CAFR). The CAFR are the audited financial statements for Lee County that includes the Board of County Commissioners, Clerk of Courts, Property Appraiser, Sheriff, Supervisor of Elections, and Tax Collector offices.
The Certificate of Achievement is the highest form of recognition in the area of governmental accounting and financial reporting, and its attainment represents a significant accomplishment by a government and its management. The CAFR is judged by an impartial panel of the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) and must meet the high standards of the program including demonstrating a constructive “spirit of full disclosure” to clearly communicate its financial story.
Clerk of Court, Linda Doggett said of the award, “It takes a team of very accomplished and knowledgeable professionals working hard every day to make this happen. This award represents a significant achievement by the Clerk’s Accounting Department lead by Finance Director Terry Mallow and I am proud to be a part of it!”
The GFOA is a nonprofit professional association serving approximately 17,500 government finance professionals with offices in Chicago, IL, and Washington D.C.
Hope Hospice’s VALOR Program to receive three-year matching grant
Hope Hospice, a program of Hope HealthCare Services, has been named the recipient of a three-year matching grant totaling $192,000 to support its VALOR program from the AmeriCorps Legacy Corps for Veterans and Military Families, in collaboration with the University of Maryland Department of Health Services.
“We’re extremely appreciative of both the grant and our partnership with the AmeriCorps Legacy Corps,” said Samira K. Beckwith, president and CEO of Hope HealthCare Services. “Through all of Hope’s programs, including the VALOR program, we are able to ensure our servicemen and servicewomen receive the loving care and support they deserve. It is our privilege to honor their dedication to our country as they fulfill life’s journey.”
Hope’s VALOR program Veteran’s Access to Life Opportunities and Resources collaborates with the Veterans Administration to help make arrangements for replacement medals, military funeral honors, burials in a VA national cemetery, and donations of artifacts to historical societies and museums. VALOR also provides emotional support through chaplains and counselors familiar with veterans’ issues, including post traumatic stress disorder, anxiety, and other symptoms caused by combat or wartime experiences.
Through the AmeriCorps Legacy Corps program, Hope will recruit VALOR volunteers to provide respite care, disseminate veteran service information, create peer-to-peer networks for veterans, provide transportation for veterans and caregivers, and provide caregiver support.
To contribute to Hope’s VALOR program or learn more about volunteer opportunities, call 239-482-4673.
Boye to speak at FM United States Postal Service
Robert Boye, founder of Direct Impressions, Inc., a Commercial Printing and Direct Mail Marketing Company, specializing in multichannel marketing campaigns will be the keynote speaker at the next Southwest Florida Postal Customer Council (PCC) meeting.
The meeting will be held at the Page Field Post Office at 2655 North Airport Road in Fort Myers at 1:30 p.m. on November 10.
For over 20 years Boye has directed successful mailing campaigns for local, national and multinational companies, exceeding 100 Million pieces of mail. Mr. Boye will be the main speaker at the “Grow Your Business With Direct Mail” event The event will also include Guest Speaker Mark Pace, President of iPartnerMedia, Inc., a national boutique marketing agency based in Bonita Springs, Florida. He is an entrepreneur and marketing expert with extensive experience in the design and implementation of effective web, print and direct mail campaigns.
United States Postal Service Business Development Specialist Lorri Kayser will educate attendees on the use of Every Door Direct Mail, a cost effective Direct Mail Marketing product designed to reach every address in a designated area without the use of an address list.
Postal Customer Councils consist of postal leaders and business mailers, government agencies and businesses that use the mail to grow their businesses. The PCC works together to promote the value of mail, address mailing concerns, and exchange ideas to maximize the benefits of postal products, programs, and services.
Refreshments are provided and seating is limited. You can reserve your seat for $10.00 by contacting Customer Relations Coordinator Phil Wiebold at Philip.C.Wiebold@usps.gov or by calling 239-277-3344.
Financial aid nights to help students
For many students, the dream of continuing their education past high school would not be possible if not for financial aid. There are numerous ways students can get the financial help they need to make their college or university dreams a reality.
To assist students and families, Lee County Public Schools, with the help of a local financial aid expert, will be hosting several Financial Aid Nights. The events will be held in the school’s auditorium and will run from 6 to 8 p.m. as follows:
– Tuesday, Nov. 17, at South Fort Myers High School, 14020 Plantation Road, Fort Myers
– Thursday, Nov. 19, at Lehigh Senior High School, 901 Gunnery Road N., Lehigh Acres
While the events are scheduled at high schools in all three attendance zones, parents are invited to attend whichever event is convenient for them.
Those attending the meetings will learn about the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) form and steps they need to take to help their children receive financial aid from postsecondary institutions (colleges, community colleges, high tech centers, etc.)
College financial aid experts will cover the definition of financial aid, how to apply, deadlines, step-by-step instructions for completing the FAFSA, Bright Futures and state aid versus federal aid and more. The financial aid process can be very intimidating and these workshops help demystify the procedure and help parents and students feel more comfortable in going through the steps.
Business Notes (11/11/15)
Lee Clerk of Court receives Certificate of Achievement Financial Reporting award
The Lee County Clerk of Court’s Finance Department has received its 30th consecutive Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting award for the comprehensive annual financial report (CAFR). The CAFR are the audited financial statements for Lee County that includes the Board of County Commissioners, Clerk of Courts, Property Appraiser, Sheriff, Supervisor of Elections, and Tax Collector offices.
The Certificate of Achievement is the highest form of recognition in the area of governmental accounting and financial reporting, and its attainment represents a significant accomplishment by a government and its management. The CAFR is judged by an impartial panel of the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) and must meet the high standards of the program including demonstrating a constructive “spirit of full disclosure” to clearly communicate its financial story.
Clerk of Court, Linda Doggett said of the award, “It takes a team of very accomplished and knowledgeable professionals working hard every day to make this happen. This award represents a significant achievement by the Clerk’s Accounting Department lead by Finance Director Terry Mallow and I am proud to be a part of it!”
The GFOA is a nonprofit professional association serving approximately 17,500 government finance professionals with offices in Chicago, IL, and Washington D.C.
Hope Hospice’s VALOR Program to receive three-year matching grant
Hope Hospice, a program of Hope HealthCare Services, has been named the recipient of a three-year matching grant totaling $192,000 to support its VALOR program from the AmeriCorps Legacy Corps for Veterans and Military Families, in collaboration with the University of Maryland Department of Health Services.
“We’re extremely appreciative of both the grant and our partnership with the AmeriCorps Legacy Corps,” said Samira K. Beckwith, president and CEO of Hope HealthCare Services. “Through all of Hope’s programs, including the VALOR program, we are able to ensure our servicemen and servicewomen receive the loving care and support they deserve. It is our privilege to honor their dedication to our country as they fulfill life’s journey.”
Hope’s VALOR program Veteran’s Access to Life Opportunities and Resources collaborates with the Veterans Administration to help make arrangements for replacement medals, military funeral honors, burials in a VA national cemetery, and donations of artifacts to historical societies and museums. VALOR also provides emotional support through chaplains and counselors familiar with veterans’ issues, including post traumatic stress disorder, anxiety, and other symptoms caused by combat or wartime experiences.
Through the AmeriCorps Legacy Corps program, Hope will recruit VALOR volunteers to provide respite care, disseminate veteran service information, create peer-to-peer networks for veterans, provide transportation for veterans and caregivers, and provide caregiver support.
To contribute to Hope’s VALOR program or learn more about volunteer opportunities, call 239-482-4673.
Boye to speak at FM United States Postal Service
Robert Boye, founder of Direct Impressions, Inc., a Commercial Printing and Direct Mail Marketing Company, specializing in multichannel marketing campaigns will be the keynote speaker at the next Southwest Florida Postal Customer Council (PCC) meeting.
The meeting will be held at the Page Field Post Office at 2655 North Airport Road in Fort Myers at 1:30 p.m. on November 10.
For over 20 years Boye has directed successful mailing campaigns for local, national and multinational companies, exceeding 100 Million pieces of mail. Mr. Boye will be the main speaker at the “Grow Your Business With Direct Mail” event The event will also include Guest Speaker Mark Pace, President of iPartnerMedia, Inc., a national boutique marketing agency based in Bonita Springs, Florida. He is an entrepreneur and marketing expert with extensive experience in the design and implementation of effective web, print and direct mail campaigns.
United States Postal Service Business Development Specialist Lorri Kayser will educate attendees on the use of Every Door Direct Mail, a cost effective Direct Mail Marketing product designed to reach every address in a designated area without the use of an address list.
Postal Customer Councils consist of postal leaders and business mailers, government agencies and businesses that use the mail to grow their businesses. The PCC works together to promote the value of mail, address mailing concerns, and exchange ideas to maximize the benefits of postal products, programs, and services.
Refreshments are provided and seating is limited. You can reserve your seat for $10.00 by contacting Customer Relations Coordinator Phil Wiebold at Philip.C.Wiebold@usps.gov or by calling 239-277-3344.
Financial aid nights to help students
For many students, the dream of continuing their education past high school would not be possible if not for financial aid. There are numerous ways students can get the financial help they need to make their college or university dreams a reality.
To assist students and families, Lee County Public Schools, with the help of a local financial aid expert, will be hosting several Financial Aid Nights. The events will be held in the school’s auditorium and will run from 6 to 8 p.m. as follows:
– Tuesday, Nov. 17, at South Fort Myers High School, 14020 Plantation Road, Fort Myers
– Thursday, Nov. 19, at Lehigh Senior High School, 901 Gunnery Road N., Lehigh Acres
While the events are scheduled at high schools in all three attendance zones, parents are invited to attend whichever event is convenient for them.
Those attending the meetings will learn about the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) form and steps they need to take to help their children receive financial aid from postsecondary institutions (colleges, community colleges, high tech centers, etc.)
College financial aid experts will cover the definition of financial aid, how to apply, deadlines, step-by-step instructions for completing the FAFSA, Bright Futures and state aid versus federal aid and more. The financial aid process can be very intimidating and these workshops help demystify the procedure and help parents and students feel more comfortable in going through the steps.
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