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Polk Emerging Leaders Awards

o The Polk Emerging Leaders Awards are open to individuals between the ages of 21- 40 who live or work in Polk County. Eligible applicants must have lived or worked in Polk County for at least one year. This program has been developed to recognize those young professionals who have made significant accomplishments in their professional field in addition to contributions and...

EMERGE Member Spotlight- Karen Houtz

Name: Karen Houtz Alias: Little Moo—ask Kathy Wallen… Age: 35 Hometown: Lakeland, FL Profession: Commercial Lender/Banker Favorite place to eat in Lakeland: Spice Thai & Sushi Best EMERGE memory: Really enjoyed learning from the awesome teachers of EMERGE Serves. Why did you join EMERGE? Professional Networking What are the Volunteer Committee’s...

Tobacco-Free Partnership Special Event

What: Tobacco Free Partnership of Polk County Special Event Event is open to the public and RSVP is encouraged When: Tuesday, June 14th, 2011, from 9:00 am to 11:00 am, with morning refreshments to be served at 8:30 am. Where: Auburndale High School auditorium 1 Bloodhound Trail Auburndale, FL 33823...

EMERGE Lakeland Blog 2011-06-02 12:13:25

Meals On Wheels needs South Lakeland Dri...

Meals on Wheels of Polk County has been delivering meals for almost 2 years to the Auburndale and Lakeland areas, 35 years to Winter Haven, Haines City, and Davenport. They have approximately 200 recipients in Polk County. Their volunteer drivers tell them the blessing is theirs and they enjoy helping people. The reward is knowing you are helping to stop senior hunger. Meals on...

Meals On Wheels needs South Lakeland Dri...

Meals on Wheels of Polk County has been delivering meals for almost 2 years to the Auburndale and Lakeland areas, 35 years to Winter Haven, Haines City, and Davenport. They have approximately 200 recipients in Polk County. Their volunteer drivers tell them the blessing is theirs and they enjoy helping people. The reward is knowing you are helping to stop senior hunger. Meals on...

AMIkids Polk Now Hiring

AMIkids Polk, in Lakeland, FL is looking to hire a Certified Teacher with Middle/High School Certification. For further information, please direct all inquiries to Monti Sommer, polk-ed@amikids.org .

Membership Drive Contest

The First Annual EMERGE Membership Drive is already in month two! Refer a new member, make sure they type your name as “referred by” on the application, and you will automatically receive one entry for the monthly prize as well as one entry for the grand prize. The more members you refer the greater your chances to win! Our second monthly prize is a One Hour Massage provided by Ian...

EMERGE Member Spotlight- Jorge Rivera

Name: Jorge Rivera Alias: Hip Hip Jorge! Age: 30 Hometown: Bonita Springs, Florida Profession: Accountant Favorite place to eat in Lakeland: Chipotle! Best EMERGE memory: Shaking my groove thing at the EMERGE Annual Meeting 2009 Why did you join EMERGE: To learn more about Lakeland and get involved. What did you want to be when you grew up? Race car driver and lawyer If...

Board Service Opportunity

Thunderbird District of the Boy Scouts of America in western Polk County serves over 1,200 youth in a variety of Cub Scout, Boy Scout, and Venturing programs. Our district encompasses the Lakeland, Bartow, and Fort Meade areas. The youth vary in range from first grade to young adults up to the age of 21 in the Venturing co-ed program. The District Committee is comprised of volunteers...

Camp Fire USA’s Kentucky Derby Party

Saturday, May 7, 2011 4 p.m. – 7 p.m. Cheer for your favorite horse, bid on silent auction items, and enjoy traditional mint juleps and delicious Kentucky-themed hors d’oeuvres while sporting your best derby attire. Discounted tickets available to EMERGE members $45 person / $80 couple (Regular price $60 person / $100 couple) For tickets or information contact Holly @...

Chick-fil-A Leadercast

Stinson Carpets and The Rock Community Church invites you to attend a one day seminar on Leadership. We are sponsoring the Chick-fil-A Leadercast at 270 East Highlands Drive, Lakeland, FL 33813. Use your leadership voice to impact lives around you. Broadcast LIVE from Atlanta, GA to hundreds of sites throughout North America on Friday, May 6, Chick-fil-A Leadercast offers a unique...

EMERGE Member Spotlight- April Mullins

Name: April Mullins Alias: N/A Age: 26 Hometown: Auburndale, Florida Profession: Banker Favorite place to eat in Lakeland: Wow this is a really tough question because I LOVE food and Lakeland has a ton of great establishments. So here are my favorites in no particular order: Mister Fish, Palace Restaurant, Black and Brew, Palace Pizza and Gosh! Best EMERGE memory: Wow I’m...

Relay for Life – EMERGE Team

EMERGE is partnering with The American Cancer Society Relay For Life and everyone is invited to participate in this great event! There are many ways that you can help make this year’s walk a success. 1. Join our team by linking here http://main.acsevents.org/goto/emergelakeland. 2. Volunteers are needed to staff the EMERGE Tent. You can sign up for times by emailing...

EMERGE Member Spotlight- Adam Justice

Name: Adam Nathan Justice Alias: el CuratórAge: 30 Hometown: Honaker, VA Profession: Curator of Art, Polk Museum of Art Favorite place to eat in Lakeland: Peking House Best EMERGE memory: being accepted into the P2P program Why did you join EMERGE: to build relationships, become pro-active in my community and contribute to my generation What did you want to be when you...

EMERGE Table at the CommUnity Celebratio...

Ten seats are now available at the EMERGE Lakeland table for the March 31st Lakeland Chamber of Commerce CommUnity Celebration. You can reserve your seat at a reduced rate of $30 per person by contacting Mandy Sanders at msanders@nctgroup.com. Seats are available on a first come first serve basis. Join the Lakeland Area Chamber of Commerce as we welcome one of the National Football...

EMERGE Lakeland Blog 2011-02-28 18:15:46

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