September Meeting Information
Please note our regular September meeting will be replaced with our
Annual Member Mixer
Wednesday, October 3, 2012 at 5:30 PM
CityArts Factory & SAK Comedy Lab
29 S. Orange Avenue
Orlando FL 32801
This year’s event will begin just after hours in Downtown Orlando. Hors d’oeuvres & Cocktails will be served as guests forget the stress of the day while mingling in CityArts Factory’s six unique galleries.
At 7:15pm, guests will enjoy an Improv Show presented by SAK Comedy Lab, located just above the gallery.
At 8:30pm, guests are invited to continue socializing downstairs in the gallery, return home to their families, or…?
RSVPs received by 9/24 enjoy discounted entry: $10 for members, $15 for non-members. RSVPs received on or after 9/25 will be charged: $15 for members, $20 for non-members.
Ticket prices include 45-minute Improv show, hors d’oeuvres, unlimited non-alcoholic beverages and 1 alcoholic beverage. Catering courtesy of Big City Catering.
Suggested Parking is located at Plaza Parking, at the cross-street of E. Church St. and S. Court Ave. The event is easily accessible from the garage. Parking validation at event will reduce charges to $4. **Remember to bring ticket into event to receive validation!**
October Meeting Information
Tuesday, October 16, 2012, 11:30 AM
Hilton Orlando/Altamonte Springs
350 S. Northlake Blvd
Altamonte Springs, FL 32701
Insite into Upcoming Elections
Presented by FAHU lobbyist, Rhett O’Doski
You won’t want to miss this informative presentation by FAHU Lobbyist, Rhett O’Doski, as he gives a peak into what to expect from the upcoming elections.
Rhett O’Doski co-founding partner of Advantage Consulting Team, LLC, has more than 14 years experience in government and politics and has a proven track record of successfully representing clients on complex business matters with professionalism and integrity. O’Doski’s work inside State Government has positioned him as a trusted and valuable resource to state policy makers.
O’Doski has worked in the private sector since 2002 representing clients with a wide array of interests before the Legislature and state agencies. Mr. O’Doski’s practice has focused on property and casualty insurance, health care, energy, technology and financial services.
Mr. O’Doski has a diverse background in government and politics. Prior to practicing in the public sector, Mr. O’Doski served as Senior Consultant to Former Insurance Commissioner Bill Nelson (current U.S. Senator) and Legislative Specialist to Former Chief Financial Officer Tom Gallagher. As the legislative lobbyist for the Department of Insurance under two administrations, Mr. O’Doski was responsible for development, coordination and passage of the Department’s legislative agenda and budget priorities.
Mr. O’Doski served four years as Chief of Staff to former State Senator Charles Williams.
He is a member of the Association of Insurance Compliance Professionals, Florida Association of Health Underwriters and Florida Association of Professional Lobbyists.
A native of Bartow, Mr. O’Doski moved to Tallahassee in 1991, received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Political Science from Florida State University, and made Tallahassee his home.
Outside of the office, Mr. O’Doski enjoys car racing and competes in the professional Grand Am race series.
