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• Wednesday, September 17th Luncheon Meeting Featuring Guest Speaker: ROGER B. HANDBERG, Former United States Attorney for the Middle District of Florida

  • When
    September 17, 2025
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    11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    Hammock Dunes Club, 30 Ave Royale, Palm Coast, FL 32137

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  The High Cost of Deception: Identifying and Preventing Scams and Fraud

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  A deep dive into the most common fraud schemes targeting individuals, families, and especially seniors in Florida, warning signs to watch out for, how fraud cases are investigated and prosecuted, and actionable steps families can take to protect their loved ones.

  ABOUT THE SPEAKER

  • Roger Handberg brings over two decades of frontline prosecutorial and litigation experience to GrayRobinson’s criminal and white-collar defense practice. As the former United States Attorney for the Middle District of Florida, one of the largest and most active federal jurisdictions in the country, Roger led the office through a period of historic enforcement activity, supervising complex criminal, civil, and national security matters that generated billions in recoveries and touched nearly every corner of federal law. As U.S. Attorney, Roger directed an office of more than 120 attorneys and oversaw a 60% increase in criminal filings.

  • Recognized for his prosecutorial precision and strategic command of high-stakes litigation, Roger has earned a national reputation for successfully managing major financial crime, public corruption, and regulatory enforcement cases. His DOJ insights and courtroom credibility make him a powerful ally to clients facing parallel civil, criminal, and reputational risks.
  • Roger now represents corporations, financial institutions, boards, and senior executives confronting government investigations, enforcement actions, and enterprise-threatening allegations. He helps clients preempt exposure, mitigate liability, and protect their interests across forums, leveraging his knowledge of DOJ charging strategies, investigative priorities, and trial tactics to deliver strong outcomes.
  • Prior to serving as U.S. Attorney, Roger held senior posts within the DOJ and the Florida Attorney General’s Office, including Criminal Chief, Chief of the Orlando Division, Senior Litigation Counsel, and Senior Assistant Attorney General. This deep institutional experience informs his pragmatic, proactive approach to client defense and crisis response.  

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• THURSDAY, October 16th Luncheon Meeting Featuring Guest Speaker: DR. JAMIE FOSTER, Assistant Director, Astraeus Space Institute Professor, University of Florida

  • When
    October 16, 2025
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    11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    Hammock Dunes Club, 30 Ave Royale, Palm Coast, FL 32137

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  Advancing Human Spaceflight and Strengthening Florida’s Space Ecosystem.

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  How the Astraeus Space Institute is advancing interdisciplinary research critical to space exploration, the role of public-private-academic partnerships in expanding the space economy, what we are learning about how space travel impacts the human brain, body, and behavior, etc.

  ABOUT THE SPEAKER

  • Dr. Jamie Foster is a Full Professor in the Department of Microbiology and Cell Science at the University of Florida. Her research lab is located at the Space Life Sciences Lab located in Exploration Park near the Kennedy Space Center, FL.  
  • Dr. Foster has been focused on understanding how the space environment, specifically microgravity, impacts beneficial microbe-animal interactions. Dr. Foster received her B.S. in Zoology from the University of Massachusetts of Amherst and her M.S. in Biological Sciences from the University of Southern California. She completed her Ph.D. in Zoology at the University of Hawai’i and then completed Postdoctoral Fellowships in Microbiology at the National Institutes of Health and NASA Ames Research Center. 
  • Dr. Foster has conducted numerous spaceflight experiments aboard the space shuttle and the International Space Station. Her research examines the effects of microgravity on the symbiotic interactions between microbes and their eukaryotic hosts. She also explores how microbes can be engineered to biomanufacture and deliver important therapeutics to maintain astronaut health during long-duration spaceflight.

  • Dr. Foster’s role in the Astraeus Space Institute has been to build stronger connections between the Florida Space Coast, including the rapidly expanding commercial space industry, and the University of Florida.  

  • Dr. Foster is the lead contact for the Space Edge Accelerator UF Hub, a program to help new companies learn about expanding their space biomanufacturing portfolio and building connections with space implementation partners and launch providers. 

  • Dr. Foster is also the UF site lead for the Center for Science, Technology, and Research in Space (C-STARS). C-STARS is an NSF-funded program that brings academic researchers across the State of Florida together with spaceflight providers to help industries transition to the space manufacturing sector and improve the production of unique medicines, therapeutics, and materials that can benefit the people of Earth. 

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• Wednesday, November 19th Luncheon Meeting Featuring Guest Speaker: AARON KAPLOWITZ, Founder and President of United States-Israel Business Alliance

  • When
    November 19, 2025
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    11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    Hammock Dunes Club, 30 Ave Royale, Palm Coast, FL 32137

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  $35 for members and $40 for guests.  

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

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  Strengthening U.S. - Israel Economic Ties: Innovation, Investment, and Global Impact.

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  With rapid technological advancements and shifting geopolitical landscapes, the economic relationship between the U.S. and Israel has never been more vital. Learn how U.S.-Israeli partnerships are driving economic growth and innovation, and shaping global industries, from cybersecurity to AI.

  ABOUT THE SPEAKER

  • Aaron Kaplowitz is president of the United States – Israel Business Alliance, a national organization dedicated to strengthening the economic relationship between individual states and Israel. 
  • Prior to founding USIBA, Kaplowitz served as director of Global NY, a state economic development initiative he launched to attract international companies to New York and equip local entrepreneurs with more tools to enter markets abroad. 
  • From 2008 to 2014, Kaplowitz served as director of communications at the Embassy of Israel in Washington, D.C. In addition to his U.S.-Israel work, he runs Lede Global Inc., a strategic communications and business development firm. Kaplowitz has written for the New York Times, Boston Globe, and USA Today.

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