DAYTONA BEACH, FL (June 29, 2011) – The Daytona State College Foundation will honor longtime community advocate and college supporter Bert Reames during a “Championship Gala” to be held Thursday, Sept. 22, at Daytona State’s L. Gale Lemerand Center (bldg. 310), 1200 W. Int’l Speedway Blvd., Daytona Beach.
Better known as “Gator Bert,” Reames was born in Gainesville and attended the University of Florida. He graduated from Drury College in 1949 before moving to Daytona Beach that same year.
Reames has been active in community service and fundraising for a variety of organizations, including the American Red Cross, Daytona Beach Rotary Club, ERAU Board of Visitors and Halifax Medical Center Foundation, to name a few. He is the President of Reames Employee Benefits Solutions, which specializes in Life, Health, Disability and Employee Benefits. He has been designing and implementing employee benefit plans since 1955.
The 2011 “Championship Gala” begins at 5:30 p.m. with a Tailgate Party (poolside cocktail and hors d’oeuvre reception), followed by the MVP dinner at 6:30. The evening will conclude with a poolside dessert reception. Guests are encouraged to wear their favorite college colors.
Proceeds from the gala will benefit the Daytona State College Foundation, providing funding for student scholarships and campus growth initiatives.
For tickets or sponsorship information, please contact the Daytona State College Foundation Office by sending an email to foundation@DaytonaState.edu, call (386) 506-3110, or visit www.DaytonaState.edu/Foundation.
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