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February 26. 2008
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Commissioner request for Board approval for payment to attend function serving a valid
public purpose.
OBJECTIVE: For the Board of County Commissioners to declare a valid public purpose for a
Commissioner to attend function/event and approve payment by tbe Clerk.
CONSIDERA TIONS: Pursuant to resolution No. 99-410, tbe Board of County Commissioners
has determined that attendance at the functions of fraternal, business, environmental,
educational, charitable, social, professional, trade, homeowners, ethnic, and CIVIC
associations/organizations serves a valid public purpose, provided that said functions reasonably
relate to Collier County matters.
COMMISSIONER: Frank Halas
FUNCTJONIEVENT: Economic Development Council of Collier County First Member
Investor Meeting and Mixer for 2008 at Naples Beach Hotel and Golf Club on February 28,
2008.
PUBLIC PURPOSE: Meet and interact with local business leaders.
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DATE OF FUNCTION/EVENT: February 28,2008
FISCAL IMPACT: $40.00 Funds to be paid from Commissioner's travel budget.
RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of County Commissioners, in accordance with
resolution No. 99-410. approve reimbursement by the Clerk for meals provided to Commissioner
Frank Halas while serving a valid public purpose.
PREPARED BY: Sandra Lca. Executive Aide to Bec
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BOARD OF COUNTY COr~MiSSIONERS
Item Number: HiH3
Item Summary: Commissioner Halas requests Board approval for reimbursement regarding attendance at a
function serving a valid public purpose P,ttending the Economic Development Council of
Collier County first Member Investor Meeting and Mixer for 2008 on Thursday. February 28,
2008 at the NaJ:Jies Beach Hotel and Golf Club $40_00 to be paid from Commissioner Halas'
t~avei budget
Meeting Date: 2/26/2008 SJQO:OO AM
Approved By
Sue FOson Executive Manager to the BCe Date
Board of County Bee Office
Commissioners 2112/200& 4 :08 PM
Approved By
James V. Mudd County Manager Date
Board of County
Commissioners County Manager's Office 2/12/20084:32 PM
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P1ease Register rl)r the EDC's I\,1elllhcr In"estllT \1eetlIlg and \11xt:=L Feb 28 ;!fPgftJ 0'f~3
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From: Beth@eNaplesFlohda.com
Sent: Tuesday, February 12, 2008 9:39 AM
To: Beth@eNaplesFlorida.com
Subject: Please Register for the EDC's Member Investor Meeting and Mixer, Feb 28
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You are cordially invited to attend the Economic Development Council of Collier County first
Member Investor Meeting and Mixer for 2008 on Thursday, February 28, 2008 at the Naples !
Beach Hotel and Golf Club beginning at 3:45 pm. I
Guest speakers include Traver Gruen-Kennedy, Vice President of Strategic Operations for
DayJet and Steve Kohler, President and CEO of Space Florida.
Thursday, February 28, 2008
Naples Beach Hotel and Golf Club
3:45 pm Registration
4:00 pm Program
5:00 pm Networking Reception
$30.00 EDC Member Investors
$40.00 Future Investors - Everyone is welcome to attend.
Please register on-line at www.eNaplesFI.9Jidil.com or by using the attached registration form,
and fax back to 239-263-6021. Sponsorships are still available to promote your organization to
Collier County's executives, public and leaders, call 239-263-8989 for more information.
About the speakers:
Traver Gruen-Kennedy, known as a global technology leader, Traver is ranked as being one of
the "25 most Powerful People in Networking". The World Economic Forum named him a
Technology Pioneer for his contributions to technology and society. Traver has helped DayJet
usher the transportation industry into a new era by providing a "Per-Seat, On-Demand" jet
service for regional business travel. DayJet links communities to one another to provide a new
way for people to live and work together. They seek to partner with communities in playing a
central role in helping them realize their business development goals. the goal.of these
partnerships is to drive corporate productivity, regional economic growth, and home town
competitiveness. Traver has tremendous experience in applying innovation across various
industries.
Steve Kohler, Space Florida, was chosen in October 2006 to lead the newly created
organization that was formed from the Space Florida Act. Signed May 2006, the Space Florida
Act endowed Space Florida with significant authorities and economic development capacity to
serve the aerospace industry. Space Florida is the single point of contact for state aerospace
related activities with federal agencies, the military, state agencies, businesses and the private
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