Community Bulletin

Great women wanted

The Florida Commission on the Status of Women is accepting nominations now through Monday, July 15, for the 2013-2014 Florida Women’s Hall of Fame. Since its inception in 1982, the Women’s Hall of Fame has recognized and honored Florida women who have made significant contributions to the improvement of life for all Floridians. Visit fcsw.net for more information.

Dean’s list

The following students were named to the spring 2013 dean’s list at Wake Forest University: Sara Cooper from Winter Park, and Blake Habicht from Maitland.

Terminal kids event

Daring roller coaster enthusiasts demonstrated once again that they have big hearts and enviable equilibrium as they participated in Cedar Fair’s 5th Annual Coasting For Kids event, which raised more than $150,000 for Give Kids The World (GKTW). GKTW is a Central Florida nonprofit “storybook” resort that provides cost-free, weeklong vacations to children with life-threatening illnesses and their families from around the world.

New Rollins faculty

Rollins College recently named Millie J. Erichsen as director of development for the Crummer Graduate School of Business. Erichsen brings 20 years of experience in higher education and non-profit management to her role at Rollins. Most recently, she served as director of development at the University of Central Florida Foundation.

Curing Alzheimer’s

Do you know someone who has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s or one of the progressive dementias? Would the family consider donating the brain of the person experiencing dementia? In return, the family would receive a definitive written diagnosis in the form of a neuropathological report. Pre-registration is required for the State of Florida Brain Bank research program. Please contact Julie Shatzer, MSW, at the Alzheimer’s & Dementia Resource Center by calling 407-843-1910 or 800-330-1910 for more information.