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Community Relations Committee
Community Relations provides opportunities for members to contribute to Alachua County’s nonprofit community through service projects and other charitable endeavors. The committee also organizes ACEL’s signature fundraiser, the annual Champions for Charity kickball tournament.
Chair Shareen Baptiste, [email protected]
Meetings Last Monday of the month, 6 p.m. at Gainesville Area Chamber of Commerce Board Room (300 E University Ave, Suite 100)
Kickball Subcommittee Meetings Last Monday of the month, 6:30 p.m. at Gainesville Area Chamber of Commerce Board Room (300 E University Ave, Suite 100)
Marketing and Communications Committee
Marketing and Communications oversees ACEL’s public relations efforts, creates its marketing strategy, manages its social media platforms, develops its print and electronic collateral and provides publicity materials to media professionals.
Chair Ken Mears, [email protected]
Meetings 3rd Tuesday of the month, 6 p.m. at Maude’s Classic Café (Sun Center, downtown Gainesville)
Membership
Membership enhances the individual member experience through engagement, manages ACEL’s growth and shapes the perception of ACEL’s membership in the community.
Chair Stephanie Leagle, [email protected]
Director At-Large Christian Long, [email protected]
Meetings 4th Wednesday of the month, 6 p.m. at CYM Coffee Co (5402 NW 8th Ave)
Professional Development Committee
Professional Development educates members and helps them grow as professionals through a variety of programs and partnerships with other organizations and community leaders.
Chair Derek Lyons, [email protected]
Meetings 2nd Monday of the month, 6 p.m. at Emiliano’s Cafe (7 Southeast 1st Avenue)
Public Policy Committee
Public Policy gives members the opportunity to interact with policy makers, to learn more about the infrastructure of the city and county and to create a voice for young professionals in their community.
Chair Marilyn Headley, [email protected]
Meetings 2nd Wednesday of the month, 6 p.m. at The Bull (18 SW 1st Ave)
Social Committee
Social allows current and prospective members to network with their peers and other professional organizations by organizing events designed to appeal to young professionals’ diverse interests as well as monthly ACEL Happy Hours. The committee also hosts the ACEL Annual Dinner, its premier social event of the year.
Chair Edgar Campa-Palafox, [email protected]
Meetings 3rd Wednesday of the month, 6 p.m. at Volta (48 Southwest 2nd Street)
Annual Dinner Subcommittee Meetings 3rd Wednesday of the month, 7 p.m. at Volta (48 Southwest 2nd Street)
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