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Leading by Example, In
Business and Philanthropy
(4th Quarter 2008)
Kathryn
Vecellio Honored For Philanthropic Leadership
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 Kathryn
Vecellio has chaired or co-chaired successful fundraising
galas at many of Palm Beach County’s most spectacular
locations.
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Kathryn and Leo Vecellio, Jr. |
Kathryn Vecellio has been one busy lady. For
35 years she has worked full-time as an organizer, fundraiser
and development volunteer for dozens of nonprofit organizations,
in addition to being an owner and board member of the Vecellio
Group and a devoted wife and mother.
Her tireless efforts as a member or chairperson of myriad
committees and boards have helped raise awareness — and millions
of dollars — for more than 40 community, charitable and
educational organizations ranging from the South Florida Science
Museum and Norton Museum of Art, to the Schepens Eye Research
Institute, American Heart Association, Center for Children in
Crisis, and the Salvation Army.
Kathryn has received numerous prestigious awards for her
lifetime of service, including Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser
from the Palm Beach Chapter of the Association of Fund-raising
Professionals, presented at the National Philanthropy Day
Luncheon in November at the Kravis Center in West Palm Beach,
Fla.
She was also Philanthropy Honoree at the 15th Annual “Lady in
Red” Gala, held in November by Leader’s In Furthering Education
(LIFE) at The Breakers in Palm Beach.
Kathryn’s honors also include Palm Beach Atlantic University’s
“Women of Distinction Award” and Executive Women of the Palm
Beaches’ “Women In Leadership Award,” among others. Presenters
have included two governors and a retired four-star general.
The list of distinctions goes on, but Kathryn says her greatest
honor is knowing that her efforts have helped others.
Just one example is the 2008 Palm Beach Heart Ball, which
Kathryn chaired. The event raised a record-breaking $2.48
million, making it the most successful ever held.
“Christopher, Michael and I are extremely proud and appreciative
of her,” says Leo Vecellio, Jr. “Not only for all her
philanthropic activities, but for her role with the Group, and,
of course, as a loving wife and mother.”
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Industry
Involvement The Right Thing To Do For Company Execs
In business, as in all other aspects of life,
giving back is vital for genuine success. The Vecellio Group
leads by example in following this truth. Company leadership is
encouraged to give back not only through community and
educational support, but by actively participating in the
organizations that keep their industries strong.
This involvement starts right from the top. CEO Leo Vecellio,
Jr., served as the 2007-2008 Chairman of the American Road &
Transportation Builders Association, the industry’s consensus
voice on issues before Congress. He was elected to the
Chairmanship after years of dedicated involvement in the
organization.
Leo is also a current or former board member of many other noted
trade and business organizations on a local, state and national
level.
Mike Slade, President of Ranger Construction’s Central division,
is in his second year as President of the Asphalt Contractors
Association of Florida. Mike has also served as ACAF Vice
President and as Chairman of the Florida Transportation Builders
Association.
Vecellio & Grogan President Bill Medcalf is active at the board
and committee chair levels of trade associations in West
Virginia, Virginia and the Carolinas, lending his expertise on
heavy/highway contracting in general, and on design-build,
specifications, and joint co-ops in particular.
And at Sharpe Bros., Vice President Ivan Clayton recently served
on the Carolina Asphalt Pavement Association’s executive
committee.
With their decades of experience, the Group’s seasoned veterans
are setting a fine example for the younger generation, who are
also getting involved.
Corporate Vice Presidents Christopher and Michael Vecellio,
along with Ranger Central V.P. Bob Schafer and Construction
Manager Ponch Frank, have all completed ARTBA’s Young Executive
Program. And this spring Bob becomes President of the Associated
General Contractors’ Florida East Coast Chapter, a position Mike
Slade also has held. |
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