The Sterling
Council
An excellent presentation of the Sterling Challenge.
We rounded out the rest of our program with presentations from many other dedicated professionals in Florida Government. Too many to list, but all deserving of honor for unselfish public service!
Alaa Halwagy's
and
Angie Whitaker's
Power Point Presentations
Here are some pictures of the event. After
the pictures you will find a list of Graduates.
PIC
Anita Favors Addressed Us This Year
Here is Howard Rasmussen,
Director of Management Development,
also addressing the Graduates and Guests.
Jim McMichael and Me Observing Level VIII
There are a total of 156
2001 Certified Public Managers
The Largest Class To Date
HERE IS THE POEM HOWARD RASMUSSEN READ AT THE CONCLUSION OF GRADUATION 1999
HOW DO YOU LIVE YOUR DASH
I read of a man who stood to speak
At the funeral of a friend.
He referred to the dates on her tombstone
From the beginning...to the end.
He noted that first came her date of birth
And spoke the following date with tears,
But he said what mattered most of all
Was the dash between those years.
For that dash represents all the time
That she spent on Earth.
And now only those who loved her
Know what that little line is worth.
For it matters not, how much we own;
The cars...the house...the cash,
What matters is how we live and love
And how we spend our dash.
So think about this long and hard...
Are there things you'd like to change?
For you never know how much time is left,
That can still be rearranged.
If we could just slow down enough
To consider what's true and real,
And always try to understand
The way other people feel.
And be less quick to anger,
And show appreciation more
And love the people in our lives
Like we've never loved before.
If we treat each other with respect,
And more often wear a smile...
Remembering that this special dash
Might only last a little while.
So, when your eulogy's being read
With your life's actions to rehash..
Would you be proud of the things they say
About how you spent your dash?
Author: Linda Ellis ©