PERSONAL:
Married to Circuit Judge Geoffrey Cohen.
Daughter lives in St. Johns County. Two granddaughters. 
Resident of Broward County since 1956.
Born July 31, 1948, in Evansville, Indiana.
PROFESSIONAL
EXPERIENCE:
GOVERNMENTAL
EXPERIENCE:
Broward County Property Appraiser, 2005-Present (Elected in 2004; Re-elected in 2008).
Broward County Commissioner, 1988-2004 (Elected in 1988. Re-elected
without opposition in 1992, 1996 and 2000). County Commissioner Chair:
1990-91, 1997-98, 2001-02; Vice Chair, 1989-90, 1996-97
Broward County School Board Member, 1984-88. Chairperson, 1987-88;
Vice Chairperson, 1986-87
BUSINESS
EXPERIENCE:
The Millennium Hollywood’s City Place - Chief Operating Officer,
2003-04.
Vice President, Secretary/Treasurer, Swap Shop Management LLC, 2001-03
Vice President, Florida Drive-In Theater Management, Inc., 1994 - 2001.
Vice President, 3291 Sunrise Investments, Inc. (d/b/a "The Swap
Shop"), 1994-2003.
Vice President, 3290 Sunrise Investments, Inc., 1994-2003.
Vice President, Lake Shore Motel & Swap Shop, Inc., 1983-84 and
1994-2003.
Bookkeeper I (County & Vocational), The School Board of Broward
County, South Plantation High School, 1982-83.
Financial Manager - CRG, Inc., 1972-81.
Accountant and Qualifying Agent (licensed contractor), Victor Purdo
Painting Company 1972 - 1981
Several part time positions as children were younger (1968-1972) including:
* Special Projects Coordinator, Davie/Cooper City Chamber of Commerce
.
* Administrative Assistant to the Building Official, City of Cooper
City.
* Landscape Contractor and owner of Earthy Interiors (plant shop).
* Administrative Assistant, Hollywood Federal Savings & Loan, Appraisal
and Construction Loan Dept.
* Toll Operator, Southern Bell Telephone Company.
EDUCATION:
Certified Florida Appraiser (CFA), State of Florida, 2007.
Certified Florida Evaluator (CFE), State of Florida, 2007.
International Association of Assessing Officers (IAAO) - Certifications: Fundamental of Real Property Appraisal (2005); Income Approach & Valuation (2005); Appraisal of Land (2006); Cadastral Mapping Principles & Techniques (2006); Fundamentals of Mass Appraisal (2006); and Assessment Administration (2008).
Newly Elected Official Orientation for Property Appraisers, Florida Department of Revenue, 2005.
University of Central Florida - County Commission Certification (Charter
Class), Attended 1996-98; Certification awarded 1998.
Florida Counties Foundation, Florida Association of Counties, County
Commissioners Certification, Ethics, 1998; Certification, County Government
Law, 1998; Certification, Financial Management, 1997.
School Board of Broward County, Voc/Ed, WordPerfect 5.1 - 1992.
Florida International University, Certification in Target Management
Selection, 1988.
Florida Atlantic University, Quality Circle Certification, 1986.
Florida Academy for School Leaders Institutes, Florida School Finance,
1984.
School Board of Broward County, Introduction to Computers, 1984.
Clemson University School of Continuing Education 1982 (Advanced Certificates
in Credit & Collections).
Broward Community College, 1980, Florida Retail Nurseryman Certification.
Nova/Davie Community School, 1974-75 (Accounting I, II, & III).
Florida Atlantic University, 1969 (Computer Programming; Data Processing).
Financial Institute School, Suncoast Chapter #202, 1968.
Savings & Loan Principles I & II, Real Estate Appraising I.
McArthur High School, Hollywood, Florida - Class of 1966.
AWARDS:
United Way of Broward County & Young Leaders Society, Leadership Speaker Award, 2009.
Realtor Association of Greater Fort Lauderdale, Political Appreciation Award for Legislative Advocacy, 2007.
Motorola Women's Business Council, International Women's Day Outstanding Service Award, 2007.
Who's Who of American Women, 2007.
Art & Culture Center of Hollywood,
Crystal Vision Award for Support of the Arts, 2006.
City of West Park, Special Recognition for Outstanding Leadership & Vision, 2006.
United Lauderhill Democratic Club, Dedicated Commitment Award, 2006.
Emerald Society of Fort Lauderdale, Irish Person of the Year, 2006.
Who's Who in America, 2006.
Gay & Lesbian Community Center of Fort Lauderdale, Stars of the Rainbow Award, 2006.
Sunshine Ranches People's Choice Award, 2005.
Susan B. Anthony Recovery Center, Community Activist Award, 2005.
Temple Beth-El, Social Activist of the Year Award, 2005.
Florida Association of Museums, Outstanding Public Official Award, 2005.
Davie Merchants & Industrial Association, Public Service Award,
2005.
Florida Association of Museums Outstanding Public Official Award, 2004.
South Florida Commuter Services' Transportation Leadership Award, 2004.
David Posnack Hebrew Day School Lifetime Achievement Award, 2004.
Police Benevolent Association Lifetime Honoree Member, 2003.
FAU Small Business Development Center Resource Partner, December 2003.
Washington Park Neighborhood Preservation and Enhancement District,
Outstanding Service Award, 2003.
David Posnack Jewish Community Center “Women of Valor of Broward
County” Award, 2003.
Broward Chapter of Florida Engineering Society, Award for Outstanding
Service to the Engineering Profession, 2003.
Pine Island Ridge Civic Organization Award, Contribution to Community,
2003.
American Professional Taxi Cab Drivers Assoc., Inc. of Broward County,
2003.
Medallion Award, Unsung Heroine, People With AIDS Coalition of Broward
County, 2002.
League of Women Voters Humanitarian Award, 2002.
Democratic Elected Women Honoree, Northwest Democratic Club, 2002.
Edee Greene Good Egg Award, 2002.
Spirit of Excellence Award, American Business Women’s Association,
South Broward Chapter; 2002.
Florida Local Environmental Resource Agencies Commissioner Leadership
Award; 2002.
Karl Clark Community Involvement Award, Dolphin Democratic Club, 2002.
Arts Collaboration Award, 13th Annual ArtServe Encore Awards; 2002.
Third Annual Student Life Achievement Corporate Partner of the Year
Award, Nova Southeastern University, 2002.
Jefferson/Jackson Democrat of the Year, 2002.
South Florida Museum of Natural History and Pyramid Society, Women of
the Year, 2002.
E.A.S.E. Foundation Humanitarian of the Year, 2001.
EPA Environmental Merit Award, 2000.
Our Part of Woods, 2000.
Political Alliance of the Year, Dolphin Democratic Club, 1999.
Ray Lisanti Memorial Award, Gays United to Attack Repression & Discrimination
(GUARD), 1999.
Gracias Award, Hispanic Unity, 1999.
Political Leader of the Year, The Vanguard Chronicle, 1999.
Governmental Dream Builder Award, Children’s Harbor, 1999.
Criminal Justice Image Award, Community Reconstruction Institute, 1998.
Miramar High Community School Par Excellence Award, 1997.
Paul Harris Fellow, The Rotary Foundation of Rotary International, Davie
Rotary Club, 1997.
North Dade Chamber of Commerce Recognition Award, Economic Summit, 1997.
Broward County Women’s Hall of Fame, Inducted 1997.
American Jewish Congress/Southeast Region, Woman of the Year, 1996.
Annual First Ladies of Broward, Broward County Fair, 1996.
Elderly Interest Fund, Medi-Van Project, 10th Anniversary, 1996.
Jesse Portis Helms Award, Dolphin Democratic Club, 1996.
McFatter Vocational Technical Center, Computer Technology and Culinary
Arts Center, 1996.
Sunshine Ranches Homeowners Association, 1996.
Keiser College, Doctor of Humane Letters, Honoris Causa -1996.
Junior League of Greater Fort Lauderdale Dream Maker Award, 1996.
Manatee Survival Foundation Award, 1996.
President's Award, Broward County Fair, 1996.
Soref Jewish Community Center, “Humanitarian of the Year” Award, 1995.
Plantation Democratic Club's "Woman of the Year" Award, 1995.
Florida Family Child Care Home Association, Inc., 1995.
Boys & Girls Clubs of America, May 13, 1995.
National Awards Council for Environmental Sustainability, 1995.
Who’s Who Worldwide Business Leaders, 1994.
Broward County Fire Fighters & Paramedics, Legislator of the Year,
1994.
Broward County Airboat, Halftrack, & Conservation Club's "Conservation
Legislator of the Year Award," 1994.
United Hearing & Deaf Services, 1994.
Sunrise Regular Democratic Club Honoree, 1994.
Coconut Creek Distinguished Service, 1994.
Environmental Coalition of Broward County, Environmental Legislator
of the Year, 1993.
Who Is Who in Global Business Leaders, 1993.
Association of Retarded Citizens, Woman Leadership Award, 1992.
Sunshine Ranches Homeowners Association, Environmental Appreciation
Award, 1992.
Jefferson/Jackson Democrat of the Year, 1992.
Rainbow Crusaders Mother's Day Award, 1992.
Broward County Police Benevolent Association, Honorary Member, 1992-Present.
Boys Town of Italy, 1992.
Northwest Federated Woman's Club, Annual Appreciation Award, 1992.
Metro Broward Fire Fighters, Woman of the Year, 1992.
Museum of Archaeology, Award of Appreciation, 1992.
Women in Distress, Distinguished Service Award, 1991, 1992.
Woman of the Year 1993.
Florida Philharmonic Orchestra, 1991.
Broward Center for the Performing Arts, SEAS Programs, 1991.
Honorary Conch & Citizen of the Fabulous Florida Keys, 1991.
Desert Storm Family Support Award, 1991.
Museum of Art, 1991.
Department of Defense, National Committee for Employer Support of the
Guard and the Guard and the Reserve, 1991.
Children's Services Board, Leadership and Dedication Award, 1991.
Pembroke Pines Democratic Club, Tribute To Success Award, 1991.
West Broward Democratic Club, 1991.
Broward County AFL-CIO, Dedication and Leadership to Broward County
Labor Movement, 1991.
Children's Diagnostic & Treatment Center, 1991, 1994.
Who’s Who in Government Services, 1990.
Association for Retarded Citizens of Broward, Friend of the ARC Award,
1990.
Jefferson-Jackson Special Achievement Award, 1990.
Child Care Connection, 1990, 1991.
United Way, 1989-90, 1990-91.
Broward County Deputies Association, Distinguished and Dedicated Service
Award, 1989, 1992.
City of Hope, Woman of the Year, 1989.
Walter C. Young Resource Center, 1989.
McArthur High School-Alumni Foundation, 1988, 1989.
Plantation Democratic Club, Distinguished Service Award, 1988.
Lauderhill Regular Democratic Club, Outstanding Service Award, 1988.
Amalgamated Transit Union, Lifetime Honorary Member, 1988.
Young Democrats, Lifetime Membership Award, 1988.
VIP Female Award, West Broward Democratic Club, 1988.
Broward County Physical Education Teachers, Lifetime Membership Award,
1988.
Woman of the Year, Government Elected, Finalist 1987.
Nominated for Feminist of the Year, Federation of Public Employees,
1987.
Woman of the Year, Sunrise Lakes Phase III Women's Club, 1987.
MEMBERSHIPS & AFFILIATIONS:
Governmental Affiliations:
International Association of Assessing Officers, 2005-present.
International Association of Assessing Officers, Florida Chapter, 2005-present.
South Florida Regional Transportation Authority Board of Directors ("Tri-Rail"), Board of Directors, 1988-2004;
Vice Chair 1996-97, Chair 1997-98.
Broward
County Planning Council, 2002-04; Vice Chair 1991-92.
Resource Recovery Board, 2002-03, 1994-95; Vice Chair 1992; Chair 1993.
Sheriff’s Partnership for the Prevention of Domestic Violence,
1998.
Tourist Development Council, Chair, 1997 and 2001.
Broward Workshop Criminal Justice Committee.
Regional Transportation Organization Board, (Founder) 1996-2003.
South Florida Case Management Network, Advisory Board Member, 1996.
Florida Association of Counties’ Select Committee on Water Policy,
1995-96.
Elderly Abuse Task Force, 1995.
Community Health Purchasing Alliance Board (CHPA), District 10, 1993-96.
Cooper City Election Reform Committee, Chair, 1993-94.
Broward Education Planning Initiative Committee, Legal/Legislative Subcommittee,
1993.
NACo's Subcommittee on Aging, Chair 1993.
HIV Health Planning Council, 1992-93.
Broward County Planning Council, National Organization on Disability,
Brady Brigade Recruiter 1991-93.
American Planning Association, 1991-92.
Courthouse Security Committee, 1990-93.
Community Redevelopment Agency, 1988-89.
Broward Economic Development Board, 1988-89, Chair 1991-92.
Metropolitan Planning Organization, 1988-90, 1992-Present.
Overall Economic Development Planning Committee, 1988-90.
Water Supply Advisory Board, 1988-1994, Chair 1992-93.
Florida Association of Counties Board of Directors, 1988-2001.
Human Services Committee, 1988-Present.
National Association of Counties, 1988-Present.
Health Steering Committee, 1989-90, 1994-95.
Environment, Energy & Land Use Steering Committee, 1991-Present.
Public Health Trust Committee, 1988-92.
Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce Board of Governors, 1987-88, 1990-91.
City of Cooper City Planning & Zoning Board, 1985-87.
Criminal Justice Planning Council, 1985-90.
South Florida Coordinating Council, 1985-Present.
Property Appraisal Adjustment Board/Value Adjustment Board, Chair 1989-90,
Chair 1993-94; and Chair 1995-96; Vice Chair 1987-88;
Member 1984-90, 1991-94.
City of Cooper City Personnel Review Board, 1976-77.
City of Cooper City Citizen's Advisory Board, 1976-77.
Educational
Affiliations:
Mentor, student, Stranahan High Enterprise Ambassador USA, 1999-2001.
Chaminade-Madonna College Preparatory, Annual Fund Founders’ Society,
1997.
Southeast Florida Annenberg Challenge, July 1995.
Cities and Schools Board of Directors, 1990-91.
Challenges of Our Society Curriculum Task Force, 1989-92.
School Age-Child Care (SACC) Review Committee, 1988-93.
Broward Arts Council/Cultural Affairs Council, 1987-Present.
Commissioner Betty Castor's Transition Team to reorganize Florida Department
of Education, 1987-89.
Florida Center for Children and Youth, 1987.
Children's Consortium, Inc., 1987.
Nova University Mental Health Board, 1986-90.
Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, 1986-87.
Florida School Boards Association, Board of Directors, 1985-88; Liaison,
Legislative, Nominating and Finance Committees.
Florida Association for Alternative School Educators, 1985-88.
Walter C. Young Resource Center Advisory Committee - Board of Directors,
1984-88.
National School Boards Association, 1984-88.
South Florida Consortium of School Boards, 1984-85.
Congressional Council/Education, Children & Youth, 1983-87.
South Plantation High School Booster Club, 1983-84.
National Education Association, 1983-84.
Broward Educational Support Personnel Association, 1983-84.
Broward Vocational Association, 1983-84.
District Advisory Committee, 1982-84.
Legislative Chairperson, Broward County Library Advisory Board, 1982-84.
South Central Area Advisory Committee, Chairperson 1982-83.
Secretary 1981-82.
Mommas and Poppas of Cooper City High, 1982-90.
Broward Community College Women's Programs Advisory Committee, 1981-82.
Cooper City Elementary School Advisory Committee, Chairperson 1980-82;
Secretary 1979-80.
Broward County Library Advisory Board, 1979-85.
Broward County Friends of the Library.
Fort Lauderdale Friends of the Library.
Jefferson Society, 2003-04.
Davie/Cooper City Friends of the Library, Founder.
American Library Association.
Southeastern Library Association.
Numerous Executive Board Positions on Cooper City, Elementary School
PTO, Pioneer Middle School Advisory Committee, Band Parents Association,
Nova Parents Association, and Cooper City High School PTA, 1974-87.
Environmental
Affiliations:
International Game Fish Association (IGFA) Advisory Council, 2001.
International Game Fish Association - 1996-Present
The Trust for Public Land’s Greenprint Gallery, 2000.
The Governor’s Commission for the Everglades, 1999-2001.
The Billfish Foundation, 1997
The Environmental Coalition, Board of Directors, 1997.
Environmental Coalition of Broward County, Executive Board of Directors,
1981-85 (Treasurer, 2 Terms).
The Governor’s Commission for a Sustainable South Florida, 1997
(Water Management/Natural Resource Restoration Committee, Buffers and
Boundaries Subcommittee).
EV Ready Broward, Public Information & Awareness Business Community
Team, August 1996.
The Committee to Ensure Florida's Economic and Environmental Future.
Children's Everglades Advisory Council, Charter Member, 1996.
International Game Fish Association, Save Our Everglades Committee,
Co-Chair, 1993.
Manatee Survival Foundation, Advisory Board Member, 1992-Present.
Thousand Friends of Florida, 1990-94.
Broward County 2020 Vision Committee, 1988-89.
Fairchild Tropical Gardens, 1981-85.
National Wildlife Federation, 1981-85.
Plantation Orchid Society, 1981-85.
American Orchid Society, 1981-85.
Broward County Urban Wilderness Board, 1981-82.
Broward League of Conservation Voters, 1980-86.
Professional
Achievements & Civic Affiliations:
Melrose Park Homeowners Association, Honorary Member, 2003.
South Florida CEO business magazine - “One Hundred Most
Powerful People in South Florida,” 2002.
Who’s Who in the South and Southwest, 2002.
Gold Coast Magazine of South Florida - “The 50 Most Powerful
People in Broward County,” 2002.
Honorary
Chair, Jewish Family Services of Broward County Golf & Tennis Tournament,
2000.
The Schott Communities Development Board, 2000.
2000 Miami Democratic National Convention Host Committee, 1998.
Board of Governors of the Greater Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce,
1998, 2002.
Smithsonian Computerworld Honors Laureate Award, 2000.
Second Annual Florida Multicultural Economic Tourism Summit, Honorary
Co-Chair, 1998.
Broward Coalition of Condominiums, Homeowners, Planned Unit Developments,
Cooperatives and Community Organizations, 1997-Present.
American Society for Industrial Security, August 1996-97.
Broward Community College Travel and Tourism Advisory Board, October
1996-97.
Broward Navy Days, Inc., Honorary Member, 1996.
Florida United Businesses Assoc., Inc., 1995.
Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce, 1995.
Delray Chamber of Commerce, 1995.
Broward County Hotel & Motel Association, 1995.
Naval Air Station Historical Association, Honorary Member, 1994-Present.
Florida Chamber of Commerce, 1994.
Broward Homebound Program, Advisory Board Member, 1991-Present.
Blockbuster Bowl Committee, 1991.
The Seamen's Church Institute, Board of Directors, 1991-93.
United Way Campaign, Government Division, 1989-90.
Condo/Residential Division, Co-Chair, 1991-92.
Twig House Advisory Board, 1989-91.
Association for Retarded Citizens, Honorary Advisory Board, 1988-Present.
First Western Bank Community Committee Director, 1988-90.
Davie/Cooper City Jaycees - Charter Member, 1988.
Hospice 100, 1988.
Downtown Council, 1986-88.
Make-a-Wish Foundation, 1985-88.
Broward Federal Savings & Loan Advisory Board, 1985-87.
West Broward Political Club, 1984-89.
M.A.D.D., 1983-88.
Davie/Cooper City Chamber of Commerce, Governmental Affairs & Membership
Committees, 1983-85.
Davie Democratic Club, Charter Member (as well as numerous Democratic
Clubs throughout Broward County), 1983-Present.
Democratic Executive Committeewoman, Precinct IU, 1981-2000; Finance
Committee Member, 1987-91; Chair of Steering Committee, 1993-94.
South Florida Builders Association, 1980-83.
Cooper City Chapter Deborah, 1979-83.
American Red Cross, Disaster Volunteer and Blood Pressure Screening
Program, 1975-83.
Cooper City Civic Association, 1974-97.
H.R.S. Volunteer Program for the Elderly & Mentally Challenged,
1974-81.
Cultural
Affiliations:
Naval Air Station Fort Lauderdale Historical Association, Honorary Member, 2006.
Jefferson Society of the Broward Public Library Foundation, 2003
Broward Cultural Council, 2002-03.
Women of Vision, Young At Art, 1997-2002.
Broward Cultural Foundation, 1994-Present.
Pyramid Society, 1993.
Fort Lauderdale Children’s Theatre, Inc., Honorary Board Member,
1991-Present.
Chinese-American Benevolent Association Advisory Board, 1991-1999.
Museum of Archaeology, 1990-02.
Florida Singing Sons Boyschoir Advisory Board,1988-Present.
Young At Art, Advisory Board of Directors, 1987-Present.
Davie School Foundation Trustee, 1987-Present.
Broward Arts Council/Cultural Affairs Council,1987-01; 2002-03.
Women’s
Groups/Affiliations:
Motorola Women's Business Council, International Women's Day Outstanding Service Award, 2007.
Who's Who of American Women, 2007.
2002 Broward Woman of Distinction Honoree, March of Dimes, 2002.
South Florida’s 50 Most Successful Businesswomen, Fasttrack
Magazine, 2002.
Burdines Plantation Customer Advisory Board, 1999-2001.
Who’s Who of American Women, 1998.
World Who’s Who of Women, 1994, 1995.
Broward Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy Coalition, 1997.
Voice for Choice of Broward County Advisory Board, 1995.
Voice for Choice, 1992-Present.
National Council of Jewish Women, 1991-2000.
Broward County NOW, 1984-89, 1992-99.
Women's Political Caucus, Gwen Cherry Chapter, 1984-2001.
Women's Advocacy Majority/Minority, 1983-88.
American Business Woman's Association, Everglades Charter Chapter, 1983-85.
Mirwood Pines Business and Professional Women's Association, 1983-84.
Broward Community College Central Network of Professional Working Women,
1982-84.
Broward County League of Women Voters, 1981-2001.
Cooper City Woman's Club, Inc., Charter Member, Treasurer, 1977-79;
Vice President, 1979-81; President, 1981-83.
CERTIFICATES
OF APPRECIATION/ACHIEVEMENT:
Panelist, Leadership Fort Lauderdale’s Government & Law Day, 2009.
Speaker, Florida Association of Mortgage Brokers-Broward Chapter, 2009.
Speaker, Dania Beach Chamber of Commerce, 2008.
Panelist, Greater Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce, 2008.
Panelist, Tri-State Finance Directors Symposium, Rachlin Cohen & Holtz LLP, 2007.
Featured Speaker, Miramar Pembroke Pines Regional Chamber of Commerce Government Day for Leadership Class XXI, 2007.
Fort Lauderdale Kiwanis, Certificate of Appreciation, 2007.
South Broward Board of Realtors, Certificate of Appreciation for Leadership, Dedication & Support, 2007.
Coral Shores Realty, Certificate of Appreciation for Hard Work and Dedication, 2007.
Coral Spring Chamber of Commerce, Certificate of Appreciation, 2007.
Panelist, 4th Annual South Florida Regional Leadership Council, 2007.
Women's Council of Realtors, Fort Lauderdale Chapter, Certificate of Appreciation, 2007.
Women's Council of Realtors, North Broward Chapter, Certificate of Appreciation, 2007.
Florida Association of Mortgage Brokers, Certificate of Appreciation, 2007.
Kiwanis Club of Weston, Certificate of Appreciation, 2006.
Kiwanis Club of Fort Lauderdale, Certificate of Appreciation, 2006.
Florida Association of Mortgage Brokers (Broward Chapter), Certificate of Appreciation, 2006.
Florida Department of Revenue, Panelist Certificate of Appreciation, 2005.
Kiwanis Club of Fort Lauderdale, Certificate of Appreciation, 2005.
Coral Springs Chamber of Commerce, Certificate of Appreciation, 2005.
Poinsettia Heights Civic Association, Certificate of Appreciation, 2005.
Pioneer Middle School, Second Annual Celebrity Read-In, 2004.
Career Week at Driftwood Middle School, 2004.
Proclamation from Broward Cultural Council for outstanding commitment
to the arts, 2004.
Teaching American History, Presenter for “Women in Politics”,
2004.
Operations Noble Eagle & Enduring Freedom, Support to Army, 2003.
Pioneer Middle School, First Annual Celebrity Read-In, 2003 & Groundhog
Job Shadowing 2003
The Greater Dania Beach Chamber of Commerce, Outstanding Service & Devotion to Community and the Chamber, 2002.
Sistrunk Historical Festival, 22nd Annual Parade and Celebration, 2002.
Southwest Broward Regional Chamber of Commerce, Political Training Institute;
Speaker, 2002.
Broward County Fire Rescue, Full Scale Drill, 2001.
West Broward Democratic Club, Certificate of Appreciation, 2000.
Sunrise Democratic Club, Certificate of Appreciation, 2000.
Southwest Ranches Homeowners Association Independence Parade Certificate
of Appreciation, 2000.
Weston
Area Chamber of Commerce, Certificate of Appreciation, 2000.
Puerto Rican Chamber of South Florida , Certificate of Appreciation,
2000.
The Dolphin Democratic Club, Certificate of Appreciation, 1999.
Broward County Library, Staff Development Day, Certificate of Participation,
1998.
Leadership Broward XVII, History, Urban and Environmental Systems Day,
Certificate of Appreciation, 1998.
City of Lauderhill, Certificate of Appreciation, 1998.
South Florida Safe Communities/Safe Schools Summit, Certificate of Appreciation,
1998.
Whitbread Race Americas, Inc., 1998 Greater Ft. Lauderdale Volvo Race
Village at Port Everglades, Certificate of Appreciation, 1998.
Florida Counties Foundation, Florida Association of Counties, County
Commissioners Certification, Ethics, 1998.
Florida Counties Foundation, Florida Association of Counties, County
Commissioners Certification, County Government Law, 1998.
The Captain’s Club of the Coral Ridge Yacht Club, Speaker, 1997.
The Boy Scouts of America, Boy Scout Cavalcade Participant, 1997.
Leadership Broward XVI, History, Urban and Environmental Day Participant,
1997.
Florida Counties Foundation, Florida Association of Counties, County
Commissioners Certification, County Government Services, 1997.
Florida Counties Foundation, Florida Association of Counties, County
Commissioners Certification, Financial Management, 1997.
FIU’s First Annual Women’s Executive Leadership Retreat,
Panelist, 1997.
Greater Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce, Transportation Industry
Forum, 1997.
First Bi-County Economic Development Summit, Panelist, 1997.
Miramar-Pembroke Leadership X Environment Day, Panelist, 1997.
CHPA Board of Director of Community Health Purchasing Alliance, District
10, 1993 - 96.
1996 FLA Transformers Honor Roll, Florida Library Association Cresthaven
Neighborhood Watch, 1996.
Davie Police Athletic League, 1995.
Leadership Broward, History, Urban and Environmental Day, Facilitator,
1996.
Leadership Broward, History, Urban and Environment Day, Panelist, 1995.
Leadership Broward, Environment, Urban & Government Day, Panelist,
1994.
Youth Leadership Broward; Government/Community Trusteeship Day - Panelist,
1994.
Plantation High School’s Second Annual Women’s Symposium,
1995.
City of Cooper City, Election Reform Committee, Chair, 1994.
Fort Lauderdale Children’s Theatre Inc., 1992.
Uptown Business Association, 1992.
YMCA, School Age Child Care, 1992.
Holy Cross Hospital’s “Walk a Mile” in a Nurse’s
Shoes, 1992.
Soroptimist International of Davie, 1992.
American Cancer Society, 1991.
Leadership Broward, Urban & Environmental Systems Day, 1991.
Leadership Broward, History & Government Day, 1991.
Florida Division, Professional Secretaries International, 1990-91.
South Florida Building Code Conference, Program Participation, 1991.
Florida Division, Waterway Cleanup, 1991.
South Florida Building Code Conference, Program Participation, 1991.
Florida Women’s Political Caucus, Gwen Cherry Chapter, 1991.
Certificates of Ownership, Riverwalk Fort Lauderdale, 1990.
State Department of Health & Rehabilitative Services, District 10,
1990.
Juvenile Diversionary Program, 1990.
United Way of Broward County, 1989-90.
Greater Plantation Chamber of Commerce, 1989.
The USO Council of Greater Fort Lauderdale, Founding Member, 1989.
South Broward Economic Development Corporation, Member, 1989.
Rotary
Club of Fort Lauderdale, 1989.
Leadership Broward, Government Day, 1989.
Florida Association of Counties, New Commissioners Workshop, 1989.
Rotary Club of Plantation, 1988.
Kiwanis Club of Margate, 1988.
Broward County Criminal Justice Planning Council, Member, 1988.
Dania Chamber of Commerce, 1987.
The Sunrise Chamber of Commerce, 1987.
Broward County Commission on the Status of Women Feminist of the Year,
Nominee, 1987.
The Junior League of Fort Lauderdale, Inc., 1987.
Soroptimist International of the Americas, YCA Judge, 1987.
Griffin Elementary School, 1987, 1988, 1989.
Women of the Year - Government - Elected, 1987.
Park Ridge Elementary, 1986.
Annabel C. Perry Elementary School, Beautification of School Grounds,
1986.
Western High SGA Installation, 1986.
The Nova University Law Center, Juror in Nova Street Law High School
Mock Trial Tournament, 1986.
Support of Griffin Elementary PTA, 1985.
Hallandale Chamber of Commerce, Participation in Student Business Day,
1985.
City of Miramar, Outstanding Contribution to Community and City, 1985.
Democratic Women’s Club of Broward County, 1985.
A Tribute to Miramar, 1984.
South Florida Investigators Association, 1984.
Florida Academy for School Leaders, Florida School Finance, 1984.
Plantation Democratic Club, 1984.
Mirwood Pines, Business and Professional Women’s Club, 1983.
Cooper City Elementary P.T.O. - School Advisory Representative, 1981-82.
Broward County Commission, Promoting Prosperous and Vital Environment,
1983, 1985.
City of Cooper City, Leadership and Devotion to Public Welfare, 1980.
The School Board of Broward County, Early Childhood Education, 1980-81.
Lindemann’s Leaders, 1980.
Cooper City Elementary School - Volunteer Aide Work, 1979.
Cooper City Elementary P.T.O. - Room Mothers, 1979.
Cooper City Elementary P.T.O. - Historian, 1978.
Optimist Club of Cooper City, T-Ball League, 1976.
State Department of Health & Rehabilitative Services, District 10,
Elderly Services Volunteer, 1976.
