Florida Memorial University’s “A Night to Remember”
Fourth Annual President’s Scholarship Gala


Orange and blue themed cocktails are served in celebration of school colors and school spirit
The Gala Committee hosted a beachfront VIP Reception for corporate sponsors against a sunset backdrop and musical landscape provided by the Florida Memorial Steel Pan Band. In celebration of school spirit, complimentary orange and blue cocktails were served to guests along with an assortment of appetizers. Mr. Al Reynolds, Director of Major Gifts, thanked the sponsors for their generous donations before guests were ushered to the stately Diplomat Ballroom for the dinner program.

Florida Memorial’s famed Steel Pan Band sets the mood with Caribbean-themed music

Honoree Stephen H. Greenberg, founder and CEO of Stephen Greenberg & Associates (center) with guests
Florida Memorial University’s 130th Anniversary Gala Committee was chaired by Joyce R. Forchion, Director of Public Affairs, and co-chaired by Regine Beauboeuf, Director of Annual Giving. “A Night to Remember” was a resounding success and fulfilled Florida Memorial University’s fundraising goal for student scholarships.
The President’s Scholarship Gala Committee acknowledges Founder Sponsor Burger King Corporation for their $15,000 contribution and the following sponsors for their invaluable support: Platinum Sponsors ($10,000) – Aramark Management Services and D. Stephenson Construction, Inc.; Gold Sponsor ($7,500) – AT & T – Florida; Silver Sponsors ($5,000) – AlliedBarton Security Services, LLC, Geico, Pepsi Bottling Group, Ryder Charitable Foundation, Siemens Building Technologies, Inc., South Florida Times; Table Sponsors ($2,500) – Baptist Health South Florida, Florida Memorial University National Alumni Association, Florida Power & Light, McKinley Financial Services, Inc., Miami-Dade County Public Schools, Northern Trust, Sodexo, Stephen Greenberg & Associates, UPS and Weiss Serota Helfman Pastoriza Cole & Boniske, P.L.

Dr. Sandra T. Thompson, Al Reynolds, and Nicole Henry
A commemorative video documenting the occasion was managed by Black Dawg Productions
Nicole Henry, Miss FMU and her Royal Court
Dr. Michael Elliot and Dr. William Perry enjoy the Dinner Program
Robert Perkins, former vice president of talent management and inclusion, accepts award on behalf of Burger King Corporation, the evening’s founder sponsor
Carrie P. Meek presents the Carrie P. Meek Philanthropist of the Year Award to Stephen H. Greenberg
Calvin Hughes accepts the Volunteer of the Year Award from Dr. Barbara J. Edwards, Executive Assistant to the President
Calvin Hughes, Dr. Barbara J. Edwards, and the Honorable Carrie P. Meek
Former Vice President for Institutional Advancement Sumner Hutcheson, III presents Corporate Partner of the Year Award to AT&T – Florida, represented by Dr. Wilbert “Tee” Holloway
Miss FMU Morisa V. Jagrup, WPLG-TV News Reporter Constance Jones, and SGA President Julian M. Coakley, Jr.
Board of Trustees member Kareem J. Coney (right) presents Alumni of the Year Award to 1964 graduate Estelle Taylor
Terrell Forney, WPLG-TV Local 10 News Reporter
David Wilson
Charles W. George, Chairman, Florida Memorial University Board of Trustees, and his wife Barbara arrive for the VIP Reception
Marie Pettiford, Miss UNCF
Yvonne Bendross (second from right), FMU Board of Trustees member Lynn Fenster (right) and guests
Danneal Jones (center), FMU Dean of Students, is flanked by SGA volunteers
Nicole Henry performs
Robert G. Beatty, Esq., Publisher, South Florida Times
Dr. Sandra T. Thompson
United Negro College Fund (UNCF) regional administrative assistant Roxanna Blissett and Edith Pearson, Regional Director
Nicole Henry poses with Regine Beauboeuf, Gala Co-Chair
Joyce R. Forchion, Gala Chair, poses with Jessica R. King, Esq.
The Rev. Wendell H. Paris, Jr. and The Honorable Dr. Dorothy Bendross-Mindingall
Bill Diggs, President / CEO of Miami-Dade Chamber of Commerce (right) and guest
Shelia Powell Cohen (left) with husband (standing) and Laurice Harris