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THE ALMANAC
a quarterly e-newsletter of the Grassroots Leadership Initiative 
Spring 2008 edition

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April 01, 2008
Interview with Diane McFarlin


Diane McFarlin &Jae Langston Williams at GLI Event

Strong Leadership with a Heart:
An Interview with Diane McFarlin

To kick off our quarterly series of interviews with  leaders in Sarasota and Manatee Counties, we begin with an interview
with Diane McFarlin.  Ms. McFarlin is the Publisher of the Herald-Tribune Media Group and Chair of the GLI Steering Committee.  Learn more about her leadership journey, thoughts on grassroots leadership, and more!

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April 01, 2008
GLI Community Milestones


Grassroots Milestones 

    We are celebrating GLI Alumni Rebekah Brightbill (2007) and Euline Myrick, Sr. (2006) for major progress in their community projects! Read about how perserverance and patience from these two past Fellows has resulted in positive change in Sarasota and Manatee Counties.
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April 01, 2008
Fundraising Update
The Leading Donors & Partner for 2007-2008

Diane McFarlin

Lee Wetherington

The Community Foundation of Sarasota Co.

Dennis & Graci McGillicuddy

United Way of Sarasota County

Kallins, Little, Delgado & Opstal

Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.

Alex Young

Law Offices of David L. Goldman

Tom & Yvonne Tryon

Elliott Metcalfe

Dan & Nancy Bailey

Jay Crouse

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