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• Thursday , October 22nd Luncheon Meeting Featuring Guest Speaker: Amity Schuyler - President & CEO, Consortium of Florida Education Foundations

  • When
    October 22, 2026
  •  
    11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    Hammock Dunes Club, 30 Ave Royale, Palm Coast, FL 32137

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  $45 for members and $50 for guests.  

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  SPEAKER TOPIC

  Building Florida's Future Through Innovative Education Partnerships.

  
  

  ABOUT THE SPEAKER

  • Amity Schuyler began her role as President & CEO July 2025, of the Consortium of Florida Education Foundations. She is a proven executive with more than two decades of executive experience at the intersection of public education, business, and civic engagement Schuyler, was the Chief Innovation Officer for the Greater Memphis Chamber of Commerce and previously Deputy Commissioner with the Tennessee Department of Education, was selected following a competitive national search that drew more than 370 candidates.
  • The Consortium represents the local education foundations aligned with nearly all of Florida’s public school districts. Collectively, Consortium members raise $100 million annually for locally driven initiatives and serve 98% of the state’s K-12 students. Local education foundations work with donors and other partners to help teachers through grants and other resources, fostering better student outcomes that make Florida’s communities stronger.  
  • Schuyler rose to the top of the field of applicants because of her impressive track record, dynamic leadership, and visionary approach. Before her leadership roles in Memphis and Tennessee, she served in Florida as Chief of Staff for the Palm Beach County School District and Director of Strategic Communications for the School District of Lee County. She also developed nonprofit leadership and public policy skills as CEO of Drug Free Charlotte, leading the organization for a decade. Her first job was as a classroom teacher.

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• Tuesday, November 17th Luncheon Meeting Featuring Guest Speaker: ASHON NESBITT - CEO of the Florida Housing Coalition

  • When
    November 17, 2026
  •  
    11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    Hammock Dunes Club, 30 Ave Royale, Palm Coast, FL 32137

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  EVENT REGISTRATION  
  

  Advance registration and payment required: 

  $45 for members and $50 for guests.  

  This event will sell out!  Early registration is strongly encouraged!

  SPEAKER TOPIC

  The State of Housing Affordability in Florida: Challenges, Policy, and What Comes Next.

  
  

  ABOUT THE SPEAKER

  • Ashon Nesbitt is CEO of the Florida Housing Coalition. A respected community and nonprofit leader, Mr. Nesbitt was previously Chief Programs Officer and Technical Advisor with the Coalition, where he led the Community Land Trust Institute and the Center for Racial Equity. During his tenure at the Coalition, Nesbitt has championed an expansion and professionalization of Community Land Trusts throughout the state, overseeing the development of the nationally recognized and first of its kind Community Land Trust Certification Program, which, in 2021, led to six nonprofits receiving their Certification.
  • Mr. Nesbitt’s academic qualifications and expertise in urban planning and real estate are a testament to his deep understanding of the field. He holds two Masters Degrees from the University of Florida, one in Urban and Regional Planning and another in Real Estate. He also earned a Bachelor of Science in Architectural Studies from Florida A&M University. As the CEO of the Coalition, Mr. Nesbitt is at the forefront of all the organization’s housing affordability production and preservation initiatives. 

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• Tuesday, December 8th Holiday Celebration Dinner Meeting with Guest Speaker Michael Steele - Political Analyst, MSNBC

  • When
    December 08, 2026
  •  
    5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Location
    Hammock Dunes Club, 30 Ave Royale, Palm Coast, FL 32137

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  Advance registration and payment required.  $90 for members and $100 for guests. 

  This event will sell out!  Early registration is strongly encouraged!  

  Our holiday dinner celebration will afford ample time to mingle with community leaders, club members and guests; while enjoying savory hors d’oeuvres, live entertainment and a cash bar. The main event features a delicious

  holiday dinner & dessert.  Festive holiday attire.  

  
  

  SPEAKER TOPIC

  The Future of American Politics: Can Civility Make a Comeback?

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