50 More Years … The Journey Continues … Helping People
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50 More Years … The Journey Continues … Helping People
50 More Years … The Journey Continues … Helping People, Changing Lives “Success Strategist” Jonathan Edison is one of the most compelling thought leaders and Motivational Business Speakers today. As an expert in human development, he delivers strategies, methods and tools filled with insight and humor that consistently move people and organizations to their highest potential. His personal motto is “Results don’t lie, people do!” Growing up in an environment that was a prescription for failure, young John John—his grandmother’s affectionate nickname for him—faced many hardships. After exposing him to drugs and violence, his mother was removed from the household by the Department of Social Services when he was five years old. Two years later, Jonathan’s father left to start a new family on another side of town. Then, his grandmother Cloraine who took on the challenge of raising him, died of cancer when he was 14. Now homeless, Jonathan was forced to take up residence in his aunt’s basement. To afford the $50.00 a month in rent and his portion of the electric bill, he worked a full-time job as a dishwasher/bus boy at Chili’s Grill and Bar in the evenings and on weekends. He graduated from high school with a 1.63 grade point average and completed his first year of college with a 0.62 GPA before dropping out completely. Instead of becoming another statistic, Jonathan found the courage he needed within himself to rise above adversity. He enrolled in remedial classes at Wayne County Community College. In 1993, Jonathan graduated with an associate’s degree as a part of the Urban Teacher Program. In 1995 Jonathan continued his education at Wayne State University, earning both a bachelor’s and a master’s degree. During college, Jonathan worked as a bus attendant, waiter and gas station attendant and often slept in his car so that he could hold down his jobs and attend classes. After teaching for four years, at age 27 Jonathan became the youngest assistant principal in the history of Detroit Public Schools. In 2002, he was named Wayne County Spokesman for Success. Then, along with hundreds of other dedicated educators, Jonathan was fired. With no savings, clients or plan, in 2004 he launched Edison Speaks International, a motivational and training development company. Since then Jonathan has shared his “Strategies for Success” with over 500,000 people, authored four books and has spoken in over 40 states. Jonathan’s Fortune 500 clients include: CVS Pharmacy, Daimler Chrysler, FBI, Folgers Coffee, General Motors, Hewlett Packard, McDonald’s and State Farm Insurance. Presentation of Colors ................................................................................American Legion Post #201, Winter Haven, FL Musical Selection ...................................................................................................................Stanley Jones, Jr., Bartow, FL Welcome and Occasion............................................................................................... Alexis Echeverria, Winter Haven, FL ALPI Board Member Polk Works, Project Manager Greetings................................................................................................................................ Reginald McGill, Orlando, FL Assistant to the Mayor of the City of Orlando, FL Words of Inspiration ................................................................................................... Rev. Vernon McQueen, Sanford, FL ALPI Board Member Duke Energy, Florida, Senior DMS Specialist Message from the Chairperson.............................................................................................. William Holt, Vero Beach, FL ALPI Board Chairperson Eastern Region Advisory Council Musical Selection ...................................................................................................................Stanley Jones, Jr., Bartow, FL Introduction of Keynote Speaker .............................................................................................. Dorothy Curry, Sanford, FL ALPI Board Member Office of Commissioner Velma Williams, Representative Keynote Speaker .................................................................................................... Jonathan Edison, M.Ed., Northville, MI Edison Speaks International, President LUNCH Recognition of Guests ....................................................................................... Commissioner Janet Taylor, Clewiston, FL ALPI Board Member Hendry County Board of County Commissioners, Representative ALPI Board Leadership & Community Services Awards ........................................................ Deloris Johnson, Lakeland, FL ALPI Chief Executive Officer ALPI Board Governance Support & Leadership Awards ......................................................... William Holt, Vero Beach, FL ALPI Board Chairperson Eastern Region Advisory Council Program Participants’ Acknowledgements ....................................................................... Marjorie Gaskin, Fort Pierce, FL ALPI Board Member Office of Commissioner Rufus Alexander, Representative Board Installations ....................................................................................................... Jonathan Thiele, Esq., Lakeland, FL ALPI Board Member, Legal Counselor Law Office of Jonathan Thiele, Esq., President Closing Remarks ..................................................................................................................... William Holt, Vero Beach, FL ALPI Board Chairperson Eastern Region Advisory Council Deloris Johnson, Lakeland, FL ALPI Chief Executive Officer ALPI AWARDS INFORMATION Every year the Agricultural and Labor Program, Inc., extends recognition and appreciation to its Governance Leadership, Shared Governance Leadership, Community Organizations, Corporate Partners and Agency Leadership who contributed to advance the ALPI’s vision and mission to help socially and economically disadvantaged families, children and farmworkers help themselves and each other. Thus, it is with great pride that we present the following 2015 Awards and Recognitions. GOVERNANCE LEADERSHIP & COMMUNITY SUPPORT This award is presented annually to the ALPI’s Board Chairperson, Head Start/Early Head Start Policy Council Chairperson and the ALPI Housing Development Corporation Board Chairperson in recognition of significant contributions and exemplary Governance Leadership to advance the ALPI vision and mission to help socially, and economically disadvantaged families, children and farmworkers help themselves and each other. Board & Shared Governance Leadership Awards ALPI Board of Directors Chairperson’s Award Recipient: William Holt Head Start Policy Council Chairperson’s Award Recipient: Tawana Barnes ALPI Housing Development Corporation Board Chairperson’s Award Recipient: Phillip Howard Community Services Awards In recognition to a community individual for outstanding service in the community. This recognition award is a selection from ALPI geographic service areas and may be submitted by Regional Advisory Councils, Policy Council, Policy Committee and Division/ Department Directors. 2015 Community Services Award Recipients BETTY BRADWELL (Eastern Region) ANTHONY GORDON (Central Region) Betty Bradwell is a life-long volunteer who believes in doing for others. Her vast community involvement includes: Guardian Ad Litem Program, St. Lucie HIV & AIDS group, Co-Chair of Disaster Team, Head Cook for St. Mark Missionary Baptist Church Feeding Program, Shelter Supervisor for Red Cross, St Lucie County Mobilization Team, United Way School Supplies Program, Board Member of American Cancer Society, Kids at Hope Program, Committee Member of Parents of Murdered Children, Official National Night Out for Saint Lucie County, and the ALPI Eastern Region Advisory Council. Ms. Bradwell loves working in her community and church and only regrets that there isn’t enough time to do even more for others. Anthony Gordon was born and raised in Avon Park, Florida. After retiring from professional baseball in 1996, he began working at a local Ford dealership in Avon Park, Florida with hopes of becoming a Ford Dealer. Today he owns Jarrett Gordon Ford in Davenport, FL and the Jarrett Gordon Ford Lincoln in Winter Haven, FL. He is a strong supporter of his community and strongly believes in serving others and generously giving back. AL J. HINSON (Southern Region) ALGERINE MILLER (Northern Region) Al J. Hinson is a retired educator who has dedicated himself to the service of others and his community. His community involvement is far-reaching and includes: City Councilman, Avon Park, Florida, Past Board Member – ALPI; Board Member - Noon Rotary ( Avon Park, FL), President of Highlands County NAACP, Board member - Nu Hope, President of South Avon Park Little League, Sponsor of Avon Park “Dress for Success Program”, and, Candidate for Highlands County School Board District #1. Algerine Miller retired June 30, 2004 and has continued to provide services and assistance in many ways to the Goldsboro/Sanford area. As a volunteer in different capacities, she has made significant contributions and works tirelessly in whatever way necessary. Her contributions are numerous, and include: volunteer at the Lockhart Community Organization, first black Guardian At Litem, worked with Habitat Homes; member of the Central Affordable Housing Program and the Crooms Alumni Association. Corporate Support Award An annual award presented to a Corporate Organization or individual of a corporation for outstanding service rendered to the ALPI organization. 2015 Corporate Support Award Recipient: The United States Attorneys Office - Southern District of Florida ALPI partnered with the US State Attorney’s Office “Violence Reduction Partnership Pre-K Reading Program” which was a key component of a prevention strategy in St. Lucie County. The Pre-K Reading Program’s goal was to increase children's appetite for reading before they enter elementary school, thereby reducing their risk of early academic failure. Members of the US State Attorney’s Office visited ALPI children in order to personally read to them. At the conclusion of each reading session, every child was given a book of his/her own to read at home and to start his/her own home library . The mission of the United States Attorney's Office, Southern District of Florida, is to enforce and defend the laws of the United States of America. GOVERNANCE SUPPORT Board Chairperson’s Award An annual award presented by the ALPI Board of Directors Chairperson to an individual for outstanding service beyond expectations to the organization. Robert J. Bryant Jr. Award An annual award presented to an ALPI Board Member by his/her peers for outstanding services beyond expectations. This award is presented in the name of the late Robert J. Bryant, Jr., in honor of his outstanding service to ALPI beyond expectation while serving as a Board Member and Chairperson of ALPI Board of Directors. Chief Executive Officer’s Award The award in this category presented to ALPI’s Chief Executive Officer in recognition of significant Agency’s Management Accomplishments and Governance Leadership support rendered to advance the ALPI’s vision and mission of helping socially, and economically disadvantaged families, children and farmworkers help themselves and each other. Board Chairperson’s Award Recipient: TBA Robert J. Bryant, Jr. Award Recipient: TBA Chief Executive Officer Award Recipient: Deloris Johnson Notes Notes PROGRAMS AND SERVICES ARE FUNDED IN PART BY: DHHS/ACF Head Start-Early Head Start, USDA, Florida Department of Education, Florida Department of Economic Opportunity, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, United Way Saint Lucie County, United Way Central Florida, Florida Housing Finance Corporation, Children’s Services Council of Saint Lucie County, City of Ft. Pierce, Saint Lucie County, Department of Education (Adult Migrant Division), Florida Department of Health, Early Learning Ed ucation of Polk County, Florida Non-Profit Housing, Inc., Saint Lucie County School Board, and Early Learning Coalition of Saint Lucie County, Inc.