Friday, April 12, 2013
Thursday, April 11, 2013
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 11, 2013
DEP AWARDED 14 PRUDENTIAL FINANCIAL DAVIS PRODUCTIVITY AWARDS
~Awards recognize hard work and innovation of Department staff~
TALLAHASSEE – The Florida Department of Environmental Protection was recently awarded 14 Prudential Financial Davis Productivity Awards. The Florida Tax Watch’s Prudential Financial Davis Productivity Awards is a privately initiated program designed to recognize and reward state government employees whose work measurably increases productivity and promotes innovation in ways that improve service delivery and save money for Florida taxpayers.
The Department received one Distinguished Individual $1,000 Cash Award, three Notable Team $300 Cash Awards, four Plaque Awards and six Certificates of Commendation.
"The Department is proud to have so many dedicated men and women who continually strive to maintain Florida's environmental integrity, while finding innovative ways to reduce the burden on Florida's families," said DEP Secretary Herschel T. Vinyard, Jr. "We are mindful of taxpayer dollars and continue to find ways to protect and restore our ecosystem in a fiscally responsible way."
The following is a list of awardees and achievement:
Individual Awards:
- Jason DePue, Distinguished Individual cash award for Improving the Resource Management Program in 12 Parks by Using State Funds to Complete the Great District 3 Tractor Swap, which fulfilled a $400,000 need for tractor equipment with approximately $100,000.
- Carly Swatek, awarded plaque for Increasing Number of Participating Volunteers and Hours in Order to Expand Research and Education Programming at the Guana Tolomato Matanzas National Estuarine Research Reserve.
- Erin Rasnake, awarded plaque for Developing Partnership with Local Vocational School to Significantly Reduce Costs of Vessel Maintenance and Enhance Training Opportunities for Future Marine Industry Employees.
- Jason Field, awarded certificate for Improving Gas Efficiency in Florida Park Service Wildland Engine Fleet
Team Awards:
- Division of Recreation and Parks awarded plaque for Increasing Value of the Citizen Support Organization and Volunteer Program
- Notable Team $300 cash award for Improving Burn Goals in District 3 Using A Backlog Abatement Team. Jesse Schmidt, Chris Clauson, Jessica Frey, Jeffrey Hausler, Joey Zimmerman and Joshua Johnson
- Notable Team $300 cash award for Increasing Estuarine Monitoring at Reduced Costs. Julie Espy, Paul Kurisko, Michele Reliford, Michael Blizzard, Nia Wallendorf, Kevin O'Donnell, Renee Gray, Dana Jones, Harold Moesch, Daisys Tomayo, Erin Rasnake and Jason Storrs
- Notable Team $300 cash award for Reducing Statewide Landfill Cost Initiative. Lee Martin, Mike Dunaway, Dawn Templin, Charlotte Cope, Morgan Ray, Alex Webster, Emerson Raulerson, Neil Hornick, Michael Bogin, Julia Boesch, Steve Morgan, John Morris, F. Thomas Lubozynski, Marjorie Heidorn, Laxasamee Levin, Gloria-Jean DePradine, Kim Rush, Bill Krumbholz, James Standiford, Paul Wierzbicki, Art Torvela, Amede Dimonnay and Robyn James
- Plaque for Developing a Habitat Restoration Partnership at Torreya State Park. Steven Cutshaw, Mark Ludlow, David Printiss, John Bente, Tova Spector, Robert Davis, Robert Crombie, Kevin Keene, Anna Chason, Samuel McGlockton, Kelli Flournoy, Jack Stites and Sam Ashbaugh
- Certificate for Reducing Costs and Increasing Public Participation via “Virtual” Statewide Environmental Resource Permitting Rulemaking Workshops. Andrew May, Alice Heathcock, Timothy Rach, Richard Musgrave and Jennifer Butler
- Certificate for Designing, Raising Funds for, and Completing Construction of the Shore Bird Aviary Team. Art Yerian, Susan Lowe and Heather Hahn
- Certificate for Improving Spring Protection and Visitor Program Access by Designing Funding and Constructing the Homosassa River Walk and Manatee Viewing Overlook. Art Yerian, Susan Lowe and Heather Hahn
- Certificate for Keeping History Alive (Ybor City Museum State Park) Brian Pinson, Alex Kinder, Patricia Cross, Zachary Phifer, Brian Snyder, Carolyn Gray, Chantel Hevia and Liz McCoy*
- Certificate for Improving the Nature Coast Environmental Systems at Crystal River Preserve State Park. Keith Morin, Jerry Smith, Stephanie Armstrong, Jonathan Pullen, Dustin McCullough, Joey Santiago, Jesse Natwick, Andy Natwick, Lauren Natwick, Hannah Macormick, Emma Lord, Elizabeth Guthrie, Bethany Welden and Janpiere Acevedo*
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 11, 2013
SECRETARY VINYARD, PARK STAFF PARTICIPATE IN SPECIAL OLYMPICS LAW ENFORCEMENT TORCH RUN
~Law Enforcement Torch Run draws 300 in Tallahassee~
Florida Park Service Director Donald Forgione carries the torch running with Governor Scott
TALLAHASSEE – Secretary Herschel Vinyard, Florida Park Service Director Donald Forgione and nine Florida Park Service employees participated in the Law Enforcement Torch Run for the Special Olympics today with Governor Rick Scott and Attorney General Pam Bondi.
The Florida Law Enforcement Torch Run is the signature annual event of the criminal justice community’s year-round support of Special Olympics. Each year, more than 5,000 officers carry the “Flame of Hope” in a 1,500-mile relay through 66 counties in Florida.
"The Special Olympics is a terrific cause and I am excited to be participating in this event again," said DEP Secretary Herschel T. Vinyard, Jr. "It is a special treat for me because I am going to get to run with some of the staff of our award-winning state parks lead by Donald Forgione."
During the race, the torch was passed from Governor Rick Scott to various representatives from participating law enforcement agencies as well as Forgione. More than 300 participants ran in the Tallahassee segment of the interstate torch relay, which culminated with a ceremony at the Historic Old Capitol that brought together the Special Olympic athletes and the run participants.
"The Florida Park Service is so proud to be part of this event," said Forgione. "The Florida state parks are for all people, including the heroic and courageous athletes that the Special Olympians are."
Ceremony attendees heard from several local and state officials including Governor Scott, Attorney General Pam Bondi, Tallahasse Mayor John Marks, as well as the President of the Special Olympics Florida Sherry Wheelock, Leon County Sheriff Larry Campbell and Tallahassee Police Department Chief Dennis Jones.
“The Special Olympics is a wonderful organization that brings athletes, families and communities together to celebrate the annual competitive games for children and adults with intellectual disabilities,” said Bondi. “I appreciate DEP Secretary Herschel Vinyard and Florida State Park staff for showing their community support by participating in today’s Law Enforcement Torch Run.”
This event is an example of the community involvement Florida Park Service staff takes part in across the state. Community involvement is a critical component of promoting Florida's award-winning state parks, greenways and trails, which is one of Secretary Vinyard's top priorities.
NOTI-e MIAMI BEACH
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CENTRO DE VOTACION PARA LOS VENEZOLANOS EN NEW ORLEANS
TODOS A VOTAR
Esta es la Direccion del Centro de Votacion en New Orleans para las Elecciones del 14 de Abril.
PONTCHARTRAIN CIVIC CENTER ubicada 4545 Williams Blvd, Kenner, LA. 70065
Henrique Capriles Presidente
CONVOCATORIA COMUNIDAD VENEZOLANA
INVITACION
Estimados Amigos Venezolanos: tenemos el agrado de Invitarles este jueves 11 de Abril al Acto de Cierre de la Campana Electoral Presidencial de Henrique Capriles en el sur de la florida, el Lugar es Cafe Canela en Weston.. a partir de las 6 p.m.
Acompananos este jueves 11 de Abril y asi tendras toda la informacion sobre el traslado a New Orleans y Venezuela el 14 de Abril. Tendremos un Operativo Permanente de Informacion los dias viernes 12 y sabado 13 durante todo el dia en Cafe Canela.
Henrique Capriles Presidente
Oscar Ganem.
Comando Simon Bolivar Weston.
AMERICAS CONTIGO
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Wednesday, April 10, 2013
MIAMI BEACH THIS WEEK!
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Tuesday, April 9, 2013
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