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Governor Scott Announces NWF
State College Board of Trustees
Appointments
Governor Rick Scott recently announced
Charlotte Flynt, Lori Kelley and Reynolds
Henderson to the NWF State College Board
of Trustees.
“We are honored to have Ms. Flynt and
Ms. Kelley continue as members of our Board
of Trustees at NWF State College,” says
Dr. Devin Stephenson, President. “We are
excited to welcome Mr. Henderson and look
forward to the expertise he will bring to the
board. Each of our Trustees brings a passion
for the college, deep community knowledge
and commitment to the mission and vision of
NWF State College.”
Charlotte Flynt of Miramar Beach, is a
retired general contractor and owner of Two
Oaks Construction, Inc.
Lori Kelley of Fort Walton Beach, is a
certifi ed public accountant with Warren
Averett, LLC. She received her bachelor’s
degree from the University of West Florida.
Reynolds Henderson of Santa Rosa Beach,
is the owner of Continental Pacifi c, LLC.
He received his bachelor’s degree from the
University of Alabama.
These appointments are subject to
confi rmation by the Florida Senate.
Boys & Girls Clubs of the Emerald
Coast will be Extending
Programming Hours Starting
2018 -2019 School Year
Boys & Girls Clubs of the Emerald
Coast, a leader in youth development, is
excited to share that they will be extending
program service hours to create a bigger
impact on members. The organization,
which is celebrating 50 years of service this
year, continues to inspire kids to build great
futures.
“I am personally excited about these
changes. We are leaders in youth
development, this is what leaders do. They
do more than what is expected, in turn
deepening the impact our Clubs have on our
communities,” says Shervin Rassa, Chief
Executive Offi cer. “These changes will allow
Clubs to create a deeper bond with their
members, family and community.”
Starting the 2018-2019 school year, all
Okaloosa, Escambia and Walton County
Clubs will extend after-school hours until
7:00PM daily. Fort Walton Beach and
Pensacola Teen Clubs will have additional
extended hours on Tuesdays and Thursdays
until 8:00PM. Teen Clubs will also provide
current members with Day Passes so they
can share with their friends and invite them
to see what is happening in the Club and get
involved.
Boys & Girls Clubs of the Emerald
Coast continues to evolve their services
and programming to meet the needs of
the communities they are a part of. After-
school program registration will begin in
mid-July. Contact your local Club for more
information.
Howard Hospitality Properties and
Remote Employee Recognized
with Tremendous Awards
With an endless list of accommodation
choices in an area driven by a tourist
economy, it speaks volumes when an
organization continues to receive recognition
for guest satisfaction. In addition, when the
organization continues to expand and grow,
it’s evident that those involved display a true
commitment and dedication to their jobs.
Howard Hospitality’s Marriott properties
were recently commended for ongoing guest
approval all while expanding their work
remote program to stay on the cutting edge of
the ever-increasing competitive workforce.
Courtyard by Marriott Sandestin at Grand
Boulevard was awarded with a Platinum
Circle Award for placement in the top 5%
of all Courtyard Marriott hotels in North
America for guest satisfaction; its sister
hotel, Residence Inn by Marriott Sandestin
at Grand Boulevard took a Gold Circle
Award for placement in the top 10% in guest
satisfaction of all Residence Inn Marriott
hotels in North America. This is the 4th
year in a row that Courtyard by Marriott
Sandestin at Grand Boulevard has won a
Platinum Circle Award, and with more than
1,000 Courtyard Marriott hotels and over
750 Residence Inn Marriott hotels in North
America, these accolades were painstakingly
earned and much appreciated.
The Residence Inn and Courtyard Marriott
hotels are conveniently located in Grand
Boulevard, a shop, dine, play and stay Town
Center located in Miramar Beach.
For more information, you can visit these
sites - www.residenceinnsandestin.com,
www.courtyardsandestin.com, and
www.grandboulevard.com.
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