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Governor Crist Names BRACE's Brunie Emmanuel as a Point of Light

 

Pensacola, Fla. – Governor Charlie Crist recently recognizedBrunie Emmanuel of Pensacola as a Point of Light for volunteerism in NorthwestFlorida.

 

“Brunie’s servicehas not only prepared countless Floridians for times of disaster, his servicehas brought prompt relief in times of need as well,” said Governor Crist. “Iapplaud his outstanding leadership in the safety and preservation of Florida’scitizens and environment.”

 

Emmanuel wasnominated by Greg Strader, Executive Director of BRACE (Be Ready AllianceCoordinating for Emergencies) where Emmanuel is the volunteer leader of theprograms & services team. As the team leader, Emmanuel is responsible forimplementing programs and procedures to reduce lossof life, injury, property damage, environmental impact and economic loss due todisaster. Recently, he led more than 350 volunteers in a pre-impact cleaning ofthe beaches of Perdido Key and Johnson’s Beach, including the NationalSeashore. He has also facilitated the efforts of more than a dozen organizationsto meet the behavioral, physical, case management, direct assistance,volunteer, and public information needs of those affected by the BP oil spill.Emmanuel actively participates in the Poverty Solutions Program, Escambia VISTACoalition, and Community Database Solutions development, and currently servesas the Executive Director of the EscaRosa Homeless Coalition.

 

AAA Auto Club Southis the supporting sponsor of the Governor’s Points of Light Award. Walt DisneyWorld is an in-kind supporter. This program recognizes Florida residents whodemonstrate exemplary service to the community. Award recipients are announcedweekly. A panel of judges comprised of leaders in the areas of volunteerism andservice evaluate all nominations and make recommendations to the Governor.Florida’s Foundation, formerly the Volunteer Florida Foundation, manages theprogram. For more information, or to submit a nomination, go to www.FloridasFoundation.org. For moreinformation on BRACE and its program of work in Northwest Florida, visit www.bereadyalliance.org.

 

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