2025 LOCATION:
Broward Performing Arts Center
Mary N. Porter Ballroom
201 SW 5th Avenue
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312
Retreat Agenda
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When
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What
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8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Refreshments and Networking
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9:00 AM - 9:45 AM
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Welcome and Opening Speaker
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9:45 AM - 10:45 AM
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Panel 1 - Elected Officials
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10:45 AM - 11:45 AM
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Breakout Sessions
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11:45 AM - 12:45 PM
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Lunch
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12:45 PM - 1:15 PM
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Comprehensive Campaign Presentation
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1:15 PM - 2:15 PM
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Panel 2 - Non-Profit Funders
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2:15 PM - 2:30 PM
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Closing
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When & WHAT
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8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Refreshments and Networking
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9:00 AM - 9:45 AM
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Welcome & Opening Speaker
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9:45 AM - 10:45 AM
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Panel 1 - Elected Officials
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10:45 AM - 11:45 AM
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Breakout Sessions
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11:45 AM - 12:45 PM
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Lunch
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12:45 PM - 1:15 PM
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Comprehensive Campaign Presentation |
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1:15 PM - 2:15 PM
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Panel 2 - Non-Profit Funders
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2:15 PM - 2:30 PM
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Closing
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Panel 1 – Elected Officials
Moderator:
Torey Alston
President, Broward College
Panel Members:
Senator Barbara Sharief
Florida Senate
Commissioner Brandon Smith
West Park, FL
Vice Mayor Michael Hernandez
Pembroke Pines, FL
Adam Cervera
Broward County Public Schools
Commissioner Michael Hudak
Deerfield Beach, FL
Panel 2 – Non-Profit Funders
Moderator:
Ben Sorenson
Fort Lauderdale City Commissioner
Panel Members:
Judith Fletcher
Program Officer
The Frederick A. DeLuca Foundation
Jeff Wood
Chair
Children’s Services Council
Lisa Davis
Director
Corporate Community Impact,
JM Family Enterprises
John Colombo
Vice President
Florida Panthers Foundation
& Community Relations
Florida Panthers
Los Marino
Executive Director
BBX Capital Foundation and
Director of Community Relations
BBX Capital
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