Backup Documents 02/10/2026 Item # 4A a
4 A.
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, Greater Naples Leadership (GNL) is dedicated to educating and inspiring a
network of service-minded leaders to impact positive changes in our
community; and
WHEREAS, GNL is celebrating 30 years of educating leaders with more than 1,100
master's degree graduates and more than 550 active members making major
contributions to the community,carrying out a wide range of volunteer efforts
and serving over 220 nonprofits in roles from board members to volunteers,
advisors, and consultants; and
WHEREAS, GNL has become the "go-to source" for experienced and capable leaders for
nonprofit and civic organizations within Collier County and the City of
Naples; and
WHEREAS, GNL graduates who volunteer their time spend more hours per month than the
national average of individuals over age 55, and some graduates have
recognized unmet needs in the community and have taken the initiative to
create successful new nonprofits;
NOW THEREFORE, be it proclaimed by the Board of County Commissioners of Collier
County, Florida, that February 10,2026, be designated as
GREATER NAPLES LEADERSHIP DAY IN COLLIER COUNTY
DONE AND ORDERED THIS 10TH Day of February 2026.
Board County Commissioners
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