The Marco Island City Council is seeking qualified residents that have substantial experience in business development and re-development, to serve on an Ad Hoc Advisory Committee.Seven seats are available for appointment.
The purpose of this committee is to identify what the city does, or requires, that negatively affects one’s ability to develop or redevelop property or open or operate a business.
In addition to business development experience, individuals must be residents and registered voters of the city of Marco Island.
Appointed individuals will be expected to attend year-round meetings, contribute to group discussions, conduct research, and prepare reports, as necessary. In the State of Florida, members of municipal committees and boards must adhere to laws that include the Sunshine Law, Public Records Law and Code of Ethics.
Council is also seeking residents who have waterways related experience for an Advisory Committee.
The Waterways Advisory Committee’s role is to identify short and long-term issues that impact water quality, safe boating and navigation, and seawalls and docks, evaluating potential solutions and recommending policy and practices to City staff for administrative or Council action.
Individuals must be residents and registered voters of the City of Marco Island. Appointed individuals will be expected to attend year-round meetings, contribute to group discussions, conduct research, and prepare reports, as necessary. In the State of Florida, members of municipal committees and boards must adhere to laws that include the Sunshine Law, Public Records Law, and Code of Ethics.
To be considered for appointment, interested individuals are encouraged to complete the online application: cityofmarcoisland.com/bc/webform/online-advisory-board-application located on the city’s website.Anyone wishing to submit a paper application may do so at the City Clerk’s office, 50 Bald Eagle Drive. Applicants who require an auxiliary aid or other reasonable accommodation to complete the application should contact the City Clerk.
Applications will be accepted through 5 p.m., Friday, Feb. 2.
Denike appointed as Harry Chapin Food Bank major gifts officer
Harry Chapin Food Bank, a hunger relief organization serving Southwest Florida, recently announced that Jennifer Denike has been named the organization’s major gifts officer for Collier County. In this role, Denike will support Harry Chapin Food Bank’s efforts to end hunger in Southwest Florida.
An experienced fundraising professional, Denike has more than a decade of experience in fundraising and nonprofit leadership. She most recently served as the development director at the Florida Repertory Theatre, a fully professional theatre company in Fort Myers.
Prior to that, Denike spent approximately five years at WGCU Public Media at Florida Gulf Coast University, where she served as a key member of the organization’s development team. She also previously served as the associate director of fundraising and events for David Lawrence Centers.
Denike was first introduced to Harry Chapin Food Bank during her time at WGCU, through the “WGCU Feed Public Radio” fund drives. Her interest in the organization was further piqued following a tour of the 55,000-square-foot Fort Myers facility, prompting her to become a volunteer at the organization.
“I am thrilled to join the Harry Chapin Food Bank team,” said Denike. “I am eager to work with our philanthropic community to marry donors’ passions and our mission as a leader in the fight to end hunger throughout Southwest Florida.”
Denike moved to Southwest Florida in 2015, following stints at Manhattanville College and The College of New Rochelle respectively. She currently serves on the board of the Planned Giving Council of Lee County, is a graduate of Leadership SWFL Class of 2021, and was a 2021 Gulfshore Business 40 Under 40 honoree. She has served in leadership positions within Best Buddies of SWFL and is matched in a one-on-one friendship with her buddy Nicole.
Denike holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology from State University of New York Cortland.
“I am excited to welcome Jennifer to the Harry Chapin Food Bank team,” said Stuart Haniff, the chief development officer at Harry Chapin Food Bank. “Jennifer is passionate about our mission, and I have no doubt she will be a valuable asset in our mission to lead the fight to end hunger in Southwest Florida.”
Now in its 40th year, Harry Chapin Food Bank feeds more than 250,000 people each month through a multitude of food distribution programs and over 170 charity partner agencies.
In fiscal year 2023, Harry Chapin Food Bank distributed approximately 35.6 million pounds of food, or nearly 71.2 million meals to Southwest Floridians in need.
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