Barancik Foundation CEO, North Port city manager join YMCA of Southwest Florida board
YMCA of Southwest Florida elects new board members
The YMCA of Southwest Florida has unanimously elected Teri A Hansen and Jerome Fletcher to the Board of Directors, joining 19 other community leaders who guide the organization's Strategic Plan and vision.
Hansen, president and CEO of Charles & Margery Barancik Foundation, has 30 years of experience in philanthropic leadership. Prior to the Barancik Foundation, she was president and CEO of Gulf Coast Community Foundation and vice president for gift planning and donor relations at The Cleveland Foundation.
Fletcher is City Manager of North Port and has an extensive history in economic development and driving business advancement strategies. His experience includes serving as Assistant Chief Administrative Officer for Montgomery County, Maryland.
The YMCA of Southwest Florida serves Manatee, Sarasota, Charlotte, Desoto, Lee, Hendry and Glades counties through programs that promote youth development. For information, contact Jamie Browning, vice president of development, at 941-492-9622 or JBrowning@ymcaswfl.org.
SMH Foundation luncheon raises $210,000 for patient care services
The Sarasota Memorial Healthcare Foundation’s 10th annual Women & Medicine Educational Luncheon raised over $210,000 on March 24 at Michael’s on East. The proceeds will help support patient care services at the Cornell Family Behavioral Health Pavilion, scheduled to open late this year.
The luncheon featured a panel discussion of leading behavioral health experts: Robinder Bhangoo, child and adolescent psychiatrist at First Physicians Group; Terry Cassidy, executive director of SMH Behavioral Health Services; and Dana Gau, psychiatric advanced practice RN at SMH. The discussion, moderated by Stephanie Roberts, co-host of "Suncoast View" on ABC7, focused on stressors affecting women as primary caregivers and the impact of the pandemic on mental health.
“The Women & Medicine Educational Luncheon is a one-of-a-kind experience where the women in Sarasota come together to learn about health care issues affecting them and their families,” foundation president Stacey Corley said. “We are so grateful for their support, which is critical to making help available for anyone who is struggling.”
Healthy Teens receives $10,000donation for youth programs
Healthy Teens recently received a $10,000 donation from Neal Communities to assist youth with health and life skills education and mentoring.
“The incredible commitment of Neal Communities to the health and well-being of our youth is needed now more than ever, and we are proud to work together to empower youth,” said Jonathan Evans, executive director of Healthy Teens.
Healthy Teens’ flagship Teen Health Educator Program trains local youth ages 14 to 18 to serve as peer educators and mentors to help empower at-risk youth in the community. Previously trained teen educators over age 18 serve as Young Adult Leaders and support current Teen Health Educators. For information, visit healthyteens.org.
Temple Sinai to present forum on current state of antisemitism
Lindsey Mintz, director of Community Engagement at The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee, and Temple Sinai’s Social Action and Social Justice Committee will present a forum, “Antisemitism in the 21st Century,” on April 13 at 7 p.m.
Mintz will discuss the current state of antisemitism, its history, how to confront the ongoing threat, and how to combat the spread of hate. Mintz has been a Jewish communal professional for nearly 20 years, working to fight antisemitism through relationship building and education.
The forum will include small groups for discussion and a Q&A. Temple Sinai is located at 4631 S. Lockwood Ridge Road. Register at templesinai-sarasota.org. For information, call 941-924-1802.
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The University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee is hosting USF Week Carnival on April 14, capping a week of events celebrating the university's history and ties to the community. The carnival runs from 4-9 p.m. and will feature rides, games and food in the south parking lot at USF Sarasota-Manatee, 8350 S. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota. For details about USF Week events, visit usf.edu/usfweek.
· The Safe Children Coalition is collecting gift baskets and gift cards for foster families in Sarasota, Manatee and DeSoto counties for National Foster Care Month in May. Visit sccrl.org/foster-parent-appreciation. Gift baskets can be dropped off at an SCC office between April 3-14. Info: Nicole Frey at nfrey@sccfl.org or 941-371-4799, ext. 183.
· The Florida Artist Blacksmith Association and the Florida State Farriers Association will host a swap meet and learning experience on April 8 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at New Farm Farrier Supply, 2051 Global Court, in Sarasota. The event will showcase tools and equipment and feature demonstrations by shoemakers and blacksmiths. Info: blacksmithing.org, fishnchipsfoundry.com.
Submissions by Jamie Browning, Renee Cseresznye, Christine McKelvey, Marty Katz, Stacey Monroe, Marc Masferrer, Sharon Kunkel, Antony Fenn.
This article originally appeared on Sarasota Herald-Tribune: Teri Hansen, Jerome Fletcher join YMCA of SW Florida board of directors
