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The evening’s festivities are being co-hosted by Damien L. Robinson, Managing Partner of CIME4enterprises, inc., and his business partner, Sheryl Ross, CEO. Robinson, a Board Member of the Young Executive Society of The University Club, is fulfilling the society’s mission to establish an outreach service for local charities while advancing the presence of the University Club in the Jacksonville community.
Imagine having the opportunity to meet a couple of these extraordinary dogs, hear the story behind the Project Chance mission, partake of delicious hors d’ouvres, have 2-for-1 drink specials and know that your tips and donations will benefit the lives of dogs and children with Autism.
For over 30 years, BJ Szwedzinski, Founder & Director of Project Chance, has gathered hands-on animal behavior experience and crafted a unique style of dog training that she has brought to Northern Florida and Southern Georgia. Szwedzinski has taken her specific skills, mixed in her personal knowledge and training of special needs children and combined them with the mission of Project Chance to enrich, empower and educate the lives of dogs, children with Autism, their families and the community-at-
An impressive list of diverse individuals from throughout the Jacksonville and Fernandina Beach business and social communities have joined Szwedzinski in her quest to shine a light on the growing issue of Autism. Szwedzinski, also the Owner of Dog Leg Productions is joined on the planning committee by Ansley Acree, Law Professor at First Coast School of Law; Bonnie Brite, Community Volunteer; and Christina Fitzpatrick, Owner of the Grape Restaurant. Along with Audrey Reiley, Member Services Coordinator at the University Club, they have worked hard to make this event one not to be missed.
Whether you are looking for a great way to kick off your “giving season” or just have an enjoyable drink and spectacular view . . . join us , on Friday, November 6, 2009 from 4:30pm – 7:00pm atop the Wachovia Tower in the University Club as we celebrate empowerment for children with Autism and their assistance dogs!
For morel information on Project Chance or to make a donation - visit their website at: http://www.projectchance.com or become a “friend” on their newly established Facebook Page or call: 904-491-0414.
