Joanne Gaines Attends 123rd Annual Florida Bankers Association Meeting

Joanne Gaines attended the 123rd Annual Florida Bankers Association meeting in Orlando, Florida from June 19th- June 22nd, 2011.   Many important issues facing the banking industry were discussed in different forums at the meeting.   The workshops highlighted trends and strategies for the future.   The Keynote Speakers were Jeff Taylor, the Founder of Monster.com and Herman Boone who was a football coach and is now a motivational speaker.

Joanne Gaines Attends 2011 Valor Awards Luncheon

Joanne Gaines attended the 2011 Valor Awards Luncheon benefitting the American Diabetes Association on May 11th, 2011.    The mission of the American Diabetes Association is to prevent and cure diabetes and to improve the lives of all people affected by diabetes.   Money was raised for the cause at the silent auction and awards were given to those who have worked hard for the cause.

Joanne Gaines and Floridian Community Bank Sponsor Roads & Rodeo at the Old Davie School Historical Museum

Joanne Gaines and   Floridian Community Bank sponsored and attended "Roads and Rodeo" at The  Old Davie School Historical Museum .  The event honoring the Weekley Brothers was held on Saturday, May 7th.  The event featured a collage of cuisine, cocktails, and entertainment.   Marc Gagnon was also in attendance.   Proceeds benefitted the  Davie School Foundation  which aims to preserve Davie history for future generations.

Joanne Gaines Attends 6th Annual Hats and Handbags for Starlight Childrens' Foundation

Joanne Gaines, Founding Organizer of  Floridian Community Bank attended the 6th Annual Hats & Handbags Classic English Tea Fundraiser for the Starlight Children's Foundation   on May 1st, 2011.  The Tea Fundraiser  featured  boutique shopping where guests can choose from a pleathora of unique quality iems, and accessories which included handbags, jewelry, shoes, and home goods.  Proceeds benefitted Starlight .

After the shopping, guests were treated to a classic English Tea service featuring tea sandwiches, scones, treats, and tea.  The eventl also included live youth entertainment as well as guest speakers who have been touched by Starlight .  

Starlight Children's Foundation   is an organization that benefits seriously ill children.   Starlight offers many programs  to benefit seriously ill children and families and there are many thankful Families willing to share their stories on oh Starlight benefitted them in their time of need.

Joanne Gaines Attends the Third Annual Women in Distress Starfish Luncheon

Joanne Gaines attended the Third Annual Women In Distress  Starfish Luncheon on Wednesday May 13th, 2009.  Ms. Gaines is a Member of the Board of Trustees for Women In Distress .  Floridian Community Bank  was a Table Sponsor for the event.