Lake Nona, FL – ADA Executive Breakfast 2016

On Friday, September 23, 2016, the ADA held a 20-mile Executive ride at the GuideWell Innovation Center (http://www.guidewell.com/innovation) at 6555 Sanger Road, Orlando, FL 32827. This ride was scheduled to gather executive participant together to ride, network and re-instill the reasons why we hold this event and the value to the local community.

Schedule of Events

The Ride

Unlike last year, the day started 2 degrees warmer at 74 degrees which quickly crept up to 82 degrees within the hour. Since this is Orlando the humidity level was about 96%. It was a good easy ride with the ability to chat while riding together and this was the first time I lead an entire ride. I have always been the one to assist in the pulling position but today I was that guy. A big thank you goes out to Henry, Flipper, and Desmond for your support and assistance. One of the many highlights of the day was once the ride was over the volunteers and staff handed out Tour de Cure cool damp towels to freshen up prior to breakfast.

Presenters

One speaker after the other was providing their personal experience as to why they support the American Diabetes Association in Orlando. Each of these speakers commanded attention in their commentary and were very personable with their lighthearted comedic statements sprinkled throughout their conversation with the audience. After the Keynote speakers finished their personal commentary and the meeting was over, I think all in attendance were reinvigorated to go out and do all they can to assist in this cause.

Keynote Speakers

	Tom Sittema, CEO, CNL Financial Group Thomas K. Sittema is CEO of CNL Financial Group, a leading private investment firm that provides global real estate and alternative investments. Since its inception in 1973, CNL and/or its affiliates have formed or acquired companies with more than $33 billion in assets. In his role as CEO, Mr. Sittema leads a platform of diverse real estate investment trusts (REITs) and a business development company (BDC). Mr. Sittema also serves as CEO, board chair and director of Corporate Capital Trust, CEO, board chair and trustee of Corporate Capital Trust II, CEO and president of CNL Growth Properties, and as vice chairman and director of CNL Lifestyle Properties and CNL Healthcare Properties.
	Andy J. Odenbach, Vice President, Sports Ventures, Tavistock Development Company Andy oversees development of Lake Nona Sports Innovation & Performance District, a “center of excellence” within the Lake Nona community committed to exploring human performance potential. He played an instrumental role in recruiting the district’s anchor tenant – the United States Tennis Association, which is building North America’s largest tennis complex in Lake Nona. As head of sports ventures, Andy has closed sponsorships in excess of $4 million and partnered with iconic brands such as Citigroup, Heineken and Audi. Previously with the PGA of America, he served as director of the 2004 Ryder Cup Matches.
	Jerry L. Demings, Police Chief, Orlando County Sheriff Sheriff Jerry L. Demings is a native of Orlando and the son of Freddie and Josephine Demings. He is the youngest of five children and has a twin brother. He is married to former Orlando Police Chief Valdez B. Demings who was appointed by Mayor Buddy Dyer in December 2007, as the first female Police Chief in the history of Orlando. Sheriff Demings was also appointed as Orlando’s first black police chief in 1998, which makes him and his wife national history makers. They have three sons, two of whom are also twins. Their sons are graduates of Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University in Tallahassee, Florida.

Statistics for the Day

We wanted to share the day with the members who couldn’t attend so please enjoy the map and images below. We rode as a unit so this could be the stats for all of us on the ride. Use this link to view more details on Garmin Connect http://connect.garmin.com/modern/activity/1374687854

Photos

Ciao,
Z