Backup Documents 04/13/2021 Item #16H5 16H5
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, Greater Naples Leadership (GNL) is dedicated to provide proven
leaders with a unique opportunity to learn firsthand about the
issues and needs in Collier County and to encourage the use of
their skills both individually and collectively in the bettering of
the community; and
WHEREAS, GNL is celebrating 25 years of educating leaders, with over 900
Master Class graduates and over 550 active members making
major contributions in the community, carrying out a wide range
of volunteer efforts and serving over 125 nonprofits in roles
from board member to volunteer, advisor, and consultant; and
WHEREAS, GNL has become the "go-to" source for experienced and capable
leaders for organizations working with the Community Foundation
of Collier County, serving in educational, human services, health,
conservation, and housing agencies, in addition to advisory and
elected positions within the County and the City; and
WHEREAS, GNL graduates volunteer 300% more hours per month than the
national average for individuals over 65, and many graduates
have recognized unmet needs in the community and taken the
initiative to create successful new nonprofits;
NOW THEREFORE, be it proclaimed by the Board of County Commissioners of
Collier County, Florida, that April 27, 2021, be designated as
GREATER NAPLES LEADERSHIP DAY IN COLLIER COUNTY
DONE AND ORDERED THIS 13th Day of April 2021.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA
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