MEMBER MICRONEWS

Madden Brand Agency is proud to announce their President, Michelle Ledford, has received the American Advertising Federation’s Silver Medal Award.

The Silver Medal Award was established in 1959 to recognize men and women who have made significant contributions to advertising and who have been active in furthering the industry’s standards, creative excellence and responsibility in areas of social concern. This award is given annually to an outstanding member of the local advertising community and serves to enhance the image of advertising. The criteria for becoming a Silver Medal Award Recipient are:

The recipient must have achieved success in one of the following areas of work: advertising agency, advertiser, media or advertising service.
The recipient must have shown a consistent, high degree of original thinking in their field.
The recipient must have worked to increase the stature and raise the standards of the advertising profession.
The recipient should be someone who has been active in civic, religious or other groups dedicated to human or social welfare.

Michelle attended the University of South Florida where she received her degree in Marketing. She has spent more than 20 years in the marketing and advertising industry and says there is no other industry she would rather be in. Michelle is active in the community and believes in giving back of her time and talents.

“I am so incredibly humbled to be standing in front of a room of my peers receiving this honor tonight,” Ledford said as she received the award at the Annual American Advertising Awards on February 24.

Congratulations to Michelle Ledford on the honor of receiving the Silver Medal Award and being an outstanding member of the advertising community.

Madden Brand Agency is an award-winning, full service advertising agency focused on helping our clients promote their brands through an integrated mix of strategic marketing, creative design and digital media.

SAVE THE DATE!
54th Annual Youth Villa Classic
May 26-29, 2017
Call Chris Banks at (863) 533-9183 for more information on any
Youth Villa Classic Tournament.
Headquarters: Bartow Golf Course
THE FLORIDA SHERIFFS YOUTH VILLA CLASSIC GOLF TOURNAMENT
is an event to benefit the FLORIDA SHERIFFS YOUTH VILLA IN BARTOW
Preventing Delinquency Since 1957®
Call (800) 765-3797 for
more information on any
Youth Villa Classic activity.
S C H E D U L E O F E V E N T S
May 23-29, 2017
Since 1963
An event to benefit the Florida Sheriffs Youth Villa
Florida Sheriffs Youth Villa Classic Golf Tournament
May 27-29, 2017
Bartow Golf Course
Sponsor, Contributor and Patron Golf Scramble
Tuesday, May 23, 2017
Bartow Golf Course
Sponsor, Contributor and Patron Reception
Tuesday, May 23, 2017 – 5:30 p.m.
Bartow Golf Course
Community Civic Luncheon
Wednesday, May 24, 2017
Bartow Civic Center
Women’s Team Championship
May 24, 2017
Bartow Golf Course
Sponsor, Contributor, Patron and Golfer Kickoff
Low Country Boil
Friday, May 26, 2017 – 6:30 p.m.
Bartow Golf Course
Call (800) 765-3797 for more information on any Youth Villa Classic activity.

SAVANNAH COURT EVENTS OPEN TO PUBLIC
Community Green Eggs & Ham Event
Friday March 17^th
9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Start your St. Patrick’s Day with a green breakfast
There will be door prizes and give a ways to first 10 guests
290 Idlewood Ave. Bartow, FL 33830 (863)-519-338
Assisted Living Facility License No. 9888

Strawberry Social
Join us on Friday March 23^rd, 1:30 PM – 3:00PM
*Open to the public*
Socialize with our community and enjoy
Strawberry desserts, strawberry shortcakes & strawberry sundaes
290 Idlewood Ave. Bartow, FL 33830 (863)519-3398
Assisted Living Facility License No. 9888

SPCA WALK FOR THE ANIMALS
Join SPCA Florida for the 25th Anniversary Walk for Animals to be held at the Lake Mirror Frances Langford Promenade on Saturday, April 29, 2017. Presented by Petco Foundation, registration begins at 8:00 a.m. with the walk beginning at 9:00 a.m.
Registration/admission fee is $35 per person or $25 for youth and includes a T-shirt, dog bandana, access to the Bow Wow breakfast, and a day full of live music by Eli Mosley, demonstrations, family activities, and contests!
Walk as an individual or form a team of at least 5 members to help support the homeless animals of Polk County. Vendor and sponsor information available by calling 863-577-4600. For more information, please visit the SPCA Florida walk website at www.spcawalkfortheanimals.com.
Lake Mirror Frances Langford Promenade - Downtown Lakeland, Florida 33801
Date/Time: Saturday, April 29th, 2017
Registration: 8 a.m. Walk starts at 9:00 a.m.
Fees/Admission: $35 Registration Fee, Youth $25
Contact Information: Paula Creamer 863-577-4608
www.spcawalkfortheanimals.com
About SPCA Florida
Founded in 1979, SPCA Florida is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization headquartered in Lakeland, serving all of Polk County and the surrounding communities. Dedicated to improving the lives of pets and people, SPCA Florida provides caring, compassion and hope to more than 4,000 homeless animals entering our doors each year.
Open to the public, our Reva McClurg Animal Medical Center is a state-of-the-art veterinary facility that heals and helps 50,000 patients annually. Thousands more pets and people are served through our community outreach and education programs.
Simplistically, every $100 donated to SPCA Florida, or essentially the cost of an average adoption, equates to $3,000 worth of positive economic impact throughout Polk County, Central Florida, and the state. Additionally, we are proud of the fact that 91% of every dollar goes to program resources and helping homeless animals.

Sixth Carillon Classic 5 K Run & Walk Scheduled for Saturday, April 29 at Bok Tower Gardens Under Auspices of Polk County Tourism & Sports Marketing
     Polk County Tourism & Sports Marketing announced that the sixth annual Carillon Classic 5K Run & Walk will be on Saturday, April 29, 2017 at Bok Tower Gardens in Lake Wales, Florida.
     Marc Zimmerman, Senior Sales & Events Manager at Polk County Tourism and Sports Marketing, is the race director.
     According to Zimmerman, Polk County Tourism & Sports Marketing will run the race in partnership with Bok Tower Gardens and corporate sponsors. The Carillon Classic was established in 2012 as a charity fundraiser by the Dick Pope/Polk County chapter of the Florida Public Relations Association (FPRA). Over the five years FPRA managed the race, it drew 2,000 runners and raised $20,000 for charity.
     "FPRA did an outstanding job of growing the Carillon Classic into one of Polk County’s premier running events. Our main goal for 2017 is to sustain this momentum and building on the solid foundation established by FPRA by using our resources to bring a record field of runners to Bok Tower Gardens,” Zimmerman said.
     The Carillon Classic 5K Run & Walk features what many consider Florida’s most challenging 5K course where runners experience elevation changes and a variety of running surfaces, including paved roads plus grass, gravel and mulch trails. Last year’s course also included a boardwalk in a new wetlands area.
     As they compete high atop “Iron Mountain,” which is one of the highest points on the Florida peninsula, runners will hear soothing music from the famed Bok Tower carillon and get a close up look at rare species of plants, beautiful gardens and citrus groves, as well as new attractions made possible by a recently completed $12-million capital improvement project.
     Zimmerman said the course layout is currently being reviewed in response to suggestions from runners who participated in the 2016 Carillon Classic. The final course layout will also be designed to give runners and walkers a close up look at the new attractions at Bok Tower Gardens.
     General information about the 2017 Carillon Classic 5K Run & Walk, including corporate sponsorships, can be obtained by calling Zimmerman at 863-551-4726 or by sending him an e-mail at zimm@centralfloridasports.com. On-line registration and a 2017 Carillon Classic Facebook page will be up shortly.


MEMBER MICRONEWS Madden Brand Agency is proud to announce their President, Michelle Ledford, has received the American Advertising Federation’s Silver Medal Award. The Silver Medal Award was established in 1959 to recognize men and women who have made significant contributions to advertising and who have been active in furthering the industry’s standards, creative excellence and responsibility in areas of social concern. This award is given annually to an outstanding member of the local advertising community and serves to enhance the image of advertising. The criteria for becoming a Silver Medal Award Recipient are: The recipient must have achieved success in one of the following areas of work: advertising agency, advertiser, media or advertising service. The recipient must have shown a consistent, high degree of original thinking in their field. The recipient must have worked to increase the stature and raise the standards of the advertising profession. The recipient should be someone who has been active in civic, religious or other groups dedicated to human or social welfare. Michelle attended the University of South Florida where she received her degree in Marketing. She has spent more than 20 years in the marketing and advertising industry and says there is no other industry she would rather be in. Michelle is active in the community and believes in giving back of her time and talents. “I am so incredibly humbled to be standing in front of a room of my peers receiving this honor tonight,” Ledford said as she received the award at the Annual American Advertising Awards on February 24. Congratulations to Michelle Ledford on the honor of receiving the Silver Medal Award and being an outstanding member of the advertising community. Madden Brand Agency is an award-winning, full service advertising agency focused on helping our clients promote their brands through an integrated mix of strategic marketing, creative design and digital media. SAVE THE DATE! 54th Annual Youth Villa Classic May 26-29, 2017 Call Chris Banks at (863) 533-9183 for more information on any Youth Villa Classic Tournament. Headquarters: Bartow Golf Course THE FLORIDA SHERIFFS YOUTH VILLA CLASSIC GOLF TOURNAMENT is an event to benefit the FLORIDA SHERIFFS YOUTH VILLA IN BARTOW *Preventing Delinquency Since 1957® Call (800) 765-3797 for* more information on any Youth Villa Classic activity. S C H E D U L E O F E V E N T S May 23-29, 2017 Since 1963 An event to benefit the Florida Sheriffs Youth Villa Florida Sheriffs Youth Villa Classic Golf Tournament May 27-29, 2017 Bartow Golf Course Sponsor, Contributor and Patron Golf Scramble Tuesday, May 23, 2017 Bartow Golf Course Sponsor, Contributor and Patron Reception Tuesday, May 23, 2017 – 5:30 p.m. Bartow Golf Course Community Civic Luncheon Wednesday, May 24, 2017 Bartow Civic Center Women’s Team Championship May 24, 2017 Bartow Golf Course Sponsor, Contributor, Patron and Golfer Kickoff Low Country Boil Friday, May 26, 2017 – 6:30 p.m. Bartow Golf Course Call (800) 765-3797 for more information on any Youth Villa Classic activity. SAVANNAH COURT EVENTS OPEN TO PUBLIC Community Green Eggs & Ham Event Friday March 17^th 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM Start your St. Patrick’s Day with a green breakfast There will be door prizes and give a ways to first 10 guests 290 Idlewood Ave. Bartow, FL 33830 (863)-519-338 Assisted Living Facility License No. 9888 Strawberry Social Join us on Friday March 23^rd, 1:30 PM – 3:00PM Open to the public Socialize with our community and enjoy Strawberry desserts, strawberry shortcakes & strawberry sundaes 290 Idlewood Ave. Bartow, FL 33830 (863)519-3398 Assisted Living Facility License No. 9888 SPCA WALK FOR THE ANIMALS Join SPCA Florida for the 25th Anniversary Walk for Animals to be held at the Lake Mirror Frances Langford Promenade on Saturday, April 29, 2017. Presented by Petco Foundation, registration begins at 8:00 a.m. with the walk beginning at 9:00 a.m. Registration/admission fee is $35 per person or $25 for youth and includes a T-shirt, dog bandana, access to the Bow Wow breakfast, and a day full of live music by Eli Mosley, demonstrations, family activities, and contests! Walk as an individual or form a team of at least 5 members to help support the homeless animals of Polk County. Vendor and sponsor information available by calling 863-577-4600. For more information, please visit the SPCA Florida walk website at www.spcawalkfortheanimals.com. Lake Mirror Frances Langford Promenade - Downtown Lakeland, Florida 33801 Date/Time: Saturday, April 29th, 2017 Registration: 8 a.m. Walk starts at 9:00 a.m. Fees/Admission: $35 Registration Fee, Youth $25 Contact Information: Paula Creamer 863-577-4608 www.spcawalkfortheanimals.com About SPCA Florida Founded in 1979, SPCA Florida is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization headquartered in Lakeland, serving all of Polk County and the surrounding communities. Dedicated to improving the lives of pets and people, SPCA Florida provides caring, compassion and hope to more than 4,000 homeless animals entering our doors each year. Open to the public, our Reva McClurg Animal Medical Center is a state-of-the-art veterinary facility that heals and helps 50,000 patients annually. Thousands more pets and people are served through our community outreach and education programs. Simplistically, every $100 donated to SPCA Florida, or essentially the cost of an average adoption, equates to $3,000 worth of positive economic impact throughout Polk County, Central Florida, and the state. Additionally, we are proud of the fact that 91% of every dollar goes to program resources and helping homeless animals. Sixth Carillon Classic 5 K Run & Walk Scheduled for Saturday, April 29 at Bok Tower Gardens Under Auspices of Polk County Tourism & Sports Marketing Polk County Tourism & Sports Marketing announced that the sixth annual Carillon Classic 5K Run & Walk will be on Saturday, April 29, 2017 at Bok Tower Gardens in Lake Wales, Florida. Marc Zimmerman, Senior Sales & Events Manager at Polk County Tourism and Sports Marketing, is the race director. According to Zimmerman, Polk County Tourism & Sports Marketing will run the race in partnership with Bok Tower Gardens and corporate sponsors. The Carillon Classic was established in 2012 as a charity fundraiser by the Dick Pope/Polk County chapter of the Florida Public Relations Association (FPRA). Over the five years FPRA managed the race, it drew 2,000 runners and raised $20,000 for charity. "FPRA did an outstanding job of growing the Carillon Classic into one of Polk County’s premier running events. Our main goal for 2017 is to sustain this momentum and building on the solid foundation established by FPRA by using our resources to bring a record field of runners to Bok Tower Gardens,” Zimmerman said. The Carillon Classic 5K Run & Walk features what many consider Florida’s most challenging 5K course where runners experience elevation changes and a variety of running surfaces, including paved roads plus grass, gravel and mulch trails. Last year’s course also included a boardwalk in a new wetlands area. As they compete high atop “Iron Mountain,” which is one of the highest points on the Florida peninsula, runners will hear soothing music from the famed Bok Tower carillon and get a close up look at rare species of plants, beautiful gardens and citrus groves, as well as new attractions made possible by a recently completed $12-million capital improvement project. Zimmerman said the course layout is currently being reviewed in response to suggestions from runners who participated in the 2016 Carillon Classic. The final course layout will also be designed to give runners and walkers a close up look at the new attractions at Bok Tower Gardens. General information about the 2017 Carillon Classic 5K Run & Walk, including corporate sponsorships, can be obtained by calling Zimmerman at 863-551-4726 or by sending him an e-mail at zimm@centralfloridasports.com. On-line registration and a 2017 Carillon Classic Facebook page will be up shortly.
GreenBlue - March 7, 2017