Tallahassee, Florida

MondaySeptember 10, 201210:00 a.m.

Missing Children’s

The Florida Department of Law Enforcement

Missing Endangered Persons Information Clearinghouse Advisory Board and

The Florida Missing Children’s Day FoundationPresents

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To report a child or endangered adult as missing, please contact your local law enforcement agency,

then call the Florida Department of Law Enforcement Missing Endangered Persons Information Clearinghouse

toll free at 1-888-FL-MISSING (356-4774).

If you would like to receive AMBER and Missing Child Alerts, you may register your e-mail address and/or cell phone number at

www.missingchildrenalert.com.

STAY IN THE KNOW!The Florida Offender Alert System sends e-mail alerts when a registered

sex offender moves into your neighborhood! SIGN UP AT:http://www.floridaoffenderalert.com

FLORIDA MISSING CHILDREN'S DAY COMMITTEE

Hilary Sessions – Co-ChairpersonPatricia Rutherford – Co-Chairperson

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT MISSING ENDANGERED PERSONS INFORMATION CLEARINGHOUSE

Donna Uzzell – DirectorCarol Frederick – Special Agent Supervisor

Terry Thomas – InspectorGwen Johnson – Senior Management Analyst SupervisorJessica Davenport - Statewide AMBER Alert Coordinator

Rick Scott Ann ScottGovernor First Lady

Amy Bogner Barbara Renczkowski

Charlie Hood Craig Weidele

Deborah Johnson Electra

Theodorides-Bustle Jamie Meeks

John Pitta Karen B. Miller

Michael Vasilinda Nancy Rasmussen

Peggy Pitta Sara Noel Childers

FLORIDA MISSING CHILDREN'S DAY FOUNDATIONBOARD MEMBERS

Electra Theodorides-Bustle – President/TreasurerJohn Pitta – Vice President

Erin Tueche – Secretary

Deborah PayneDeborah JohnsonElizabeth Watts

Erin FraserIsmael Villegas

Janice (Jan) HendersonJennifer Amison

Katie KrivosheinMillie Marchiano

Patricia RutherfordPeter Warren

Robert McNealScott GrangerTommy Jones

A Message from Governor Rick Scott and

First Lady Ann Scott

Ann and I are deeply honored and humbled to support and encourage the families participating in today's ceremony. As parents and grandparents, our hearts go out to each of you, and we pray for your continued strength and perseverance.

As Governor, I remain committed to leveraging every available resource for the protection of Florida's citizens. I applaud the efforts of those who partner across state agencies and with private organizations and volunteers to support families in their time of need.

To all of our law enforcement agencies, thank you for working together every day to make our state a safe place for our residents and visitors. Your dedication to protecting Florida's communities is essential to the future of our families and our state.

Candace McElyea Carol Ferry Ellen Tatich Floy Turner

Hilary Sessions Joe Martinez Peggy Pitta

Barbara Renczskowski

Vocals – Michael and Patricia Rutherford

WelcomeCommissioner Gerald M. Bailey

Florida Department of Law Enforcement

Moment of Silence

Color Guard / Pledge of Allegiance / National AnthemSoloist – Sergeant Stephen Vaughn

Tallahassee Police Department

Keynote SpeechGovernor Rick Scott

Presentation of Awards

Time of RemembranceVocals – Society Kids

Closing Remarks and Prelude to the Child Safety Presentation

Commissioner Gerald M. Bailey

BagpipeBagpiper –Lieutenant Joe Ashcraft

Tallahassee Fire Department

Musical Selection

Business/Corporate/Individual Sponsors

Appriss, Inc.Florida Network of Youth & Family

Services, Inc.Tallahassee Community CollegeThe Elena Melius Foundation

Tom and Kathy Shannon Family Foundation

$250 Level360 Degrees PR & Marketing

Carol FerryFlorida Association for Pupil

TransportationFlorida Department of Education

Publix Super MarketsSouthern Strategy Group

Other DonationsMID Florida Eye Centerr

$500 Level

NON-LAW ENFORCEMENT SPONSORS

In-Kind Contribution Sponsors

360 Degrees PR & MarketingBig Bend Victims Assistance

CoalitionBlue Bell Ice Cream

CBS OutdoorClear Channel Outdoor

Florida Association of School Resource Officers

Florida Department of CorrectionsFlorida Department of Education

Florida Department of Management Services

Florida Network of Victim Witness Services, Inc.

Florida Outdoor Advertising Association

Gadsden County Educational Talent Search Program

Gadsden County SchoolsHeather Mitchell, Event Planner

Lamar Outdoor AdvertisingLeon County Schools

Nestle WatersShelter Alliance

Society KidsTallahassee Fire Department

The Florida ChannelThomas Howell Ferguson

Universal Studios

The Missing Information Clearinghouse wishes to recognize the following

sponsors:

Endangered Persons

LAW ENFORCEMENT SPONSORS

Alachua County Sheriff's Office, Sheriff Sadie Darnell

Broward County Sheriff's Office, Sheriff Al Lamberti

Citrus County Sheriff's Office, Sheriff Jeffrey J. Dawsy

Clay County Sheriff's Office, Sheriff Rick Beseler

Collier County Sheriff's Office, Sheriff Kevin J. Rambosk

Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, Director Julie L. Jones

Florida Highway Patrol, Colonel David H. Brierton, Jr.

Florida Police Chief's Association

Hernando County Sheriff's Office, Sheriff Al Nienhuis

Highlands County Sheriff's Office, Sheriff Susan Benton

Indian River County Sheriff's Office. Sheriff Deryl Loar

Lee County Sheriff's Office, Sheriff Michael Scott

Leon County Sheriff's Office, Sheriff Larry Campbell

Martin County Sheriff's Office, Sheriff Robert L. Crowder

Miccosukee Tribe of Indians of Florida, Commissioner Ray T. Weeks

Monroe County Sheriff's Office, Sheriff Robert P. Peryam

Osceola County Sheriff's Office, Sheriff Robert E. Hansell

Pinellas County Sheriff's Office, Sheriff Bob Gualtieri

St. Lucie County Sheriff's Office, Sheriff Ken J. Mascara

Seminole County Sheriff's Office, Sheriff Donald F. Eslinger

Sheriff's Foundation of Broward County, Executive Director Art Santucci

Tallahassee Police Department, Chief Dennis Jones

Volusia County Sheriff's Office, Sheriff Ben Johnson

2012 FLORIDA MISSING CHILDREN'S DAYAWARDS AND SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS

John and Reve` Walsh AwardAssistant State Attorney Greg Schiller

Commissioner's AwardOfficer Frank Fanelli

Evelyn Williams Memorial AwardMrs. Sheila Clifton-Delongis

Jacksonville, Florida

Statewide Essay Contest WinnerMiss Kaylee Bragg

Parkway Christian School

Department of Justice National Poster ContestMiss Ashley McGough

Thunderbolt Elementary School

State Law Enforcement Officer of the YearSpecial Agent Yesenia Leon-Baron

Florida Department of Law Enforcement, Orlando, FL

Local Law Enforcement Officer of the YearDetective Vernon “Allan” Richardson

Jacksonville Sheriff's Office

Law Enforcement Task Force/Team of the YearMissing Endangered Persons Information Clearinghouse

Florida Department Law Enforcement

Jimmy Ryce K-9 Trailing Team of the YearSergeant Ronald C. Mitchell

K-9 GunnyWakulla County Sheriff's Office

School Bus Operator of the YearMs. Tonia Allen

Escambia County District Schools

Citizen of the YearMs. Lisa Delong

West Palm Beach, FL

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MISSING ENDANGERED PERSONS

INFORMATION CLEARINGHOUSE

ADVISORY BOARD MEMBERS

Mr. Don RyceFather of Jimmy Ryce

Chairperson

Charlotte Brand AudieFlorida Outdoor Advertising Association

Amy BognerFormer FMCD Foundation President

Shelley CampbellMother of Wendy Hudakoc

Steve CaseyFlorida Sheriffs Association

Honorable Donald F. EslingerSeminole County Sheriff’s Office

Honorable E. E. EuniceFlorida Public Safety Institute

Honorable Anthony HollowayClearwater Police Department

Jessica JanasiewiczFlorida Association of School Administrators

Phil Keith AMBER Alert Training

and Technical Assistance Program

Nancy McBrideNational Center for

Missing and Exploited Children

James R. Meeks, IIIFlorida Association of

School Resource Officers

Karen B. MillerFlorida Network of

Youth and Family Services

Senator William “Bill” J. MontfordFlorida Association of

District School Superintendents

Sheriff Susan BentonHighlands County Sheriff's OfficeVice-Chairperson

John and Peggy PittaRetired Law Enforcement

Eileen SegalFlorida PTA State Office

Hilary SessionsMother of Tiffany Sessions

Susan Smith Governor's Office

Electra Theodorides-BustleSouthern Strategies Group

Michael VasilindaMichael Vasilinda Productions

Craig WeideleUniversal Studios

AD HOC MEMBERSAttorney General Pam BondiOffice of the Attorney General

Sherry FriedlanderFounder/CEO A Child is Missing

Executive Director Julie L. JonesDepartment of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles

Interim Commissioner Pam Stewart Florida Department of Education

Donna M. UzzellFlorida Department of Law Enforcement, CJIS

Secretary Wansley WaltersDepartment of Juvenile Justice

Secretary David WilkinsDepartment of Children and Families