2019 CVA Honoree Luncheon

2019 CVA Honoree Luncheon hosted by Michael’s on East

2019 Honorees:

Julie Milton

Julie was a former executive with a Fortune 500 company and reported directly to the chairman of the board. In 1990, she moved to Florida and was instrumental in marketing healthy dairy alternatives for a company in Orlando for which she also handled investor relations. In 2007, Julie became publisher and executive editor of Sarasota Scene Magazine: the longest running community magazine. She and her husband also own Café L’Europe.

Jon Thaxton

Jon is a leading advocate for protecting Florida’s natural environment. In 2000, he was elected to the County Commission and became a leader for environmental issues. He was featured in National Geographic. Today, Jon creates key strategies for the Gulf Coast Community Foundation for transforming our region’s nonprofit community and provides leadership on emerging issues.

Gayle Guynup

Gayle is a native Floridian. After receiving her degree in Mass Communications, she spent 3 years in Atlanta and NYC honing her magazine skills. Returning to Florida, she became general manager for Sarasota Magazine for 3 years. She then became marketing director for the Klauber-family businesses for 14 years. For 18 years she was editor of the Herald-Tribune’s Style Magazine. Then, 8 years ago, she became social editor for the newspaper covering more than 250 events yearly.

Dr. Larry Thompson

Larry has been president of Ringling College of Art and Design since 1999.He is past president of the Association of Independent Colleges of Art and Design and currently serves on its executive board. He is a lawyer and educator who is a member on the boards of numerous local art and civic organizations. In addition, Dr. Thompson is the recipient of many academic and humanitarian honors and awards for being a visionary leader and educator.

Luncheon SEATS    $100.00 each

TABLES of TEN   $1000.00 – if available

Special “FRIENDS and FANS” Signage – $1250 for a 10 seat table if available

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