Fkhd presentation aug 2013
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IntroducingFlorida Keys History & Discovery
Foundation
Non-Profit Formed in 2013 to Develop and Operate the Florida Keys History and Discovery Center and Theater
VisionCreate and
Perpetuate a World-Class,
Multi-Dimensional Discovery Center
For and About The Florida Keys
Primary GoalEstablish the Discovery Center in a Way That Accurately Reflects the History of the Florida
Keys Community in a Multi-Faceted and Interactive Environment. This is the Main
Activity of the Foundation.
Strong Building Blocks -- The Islander Resort Conference Center
7,500 Square Feet Being Leased to The Foundation by The
Islander to Establish the History and
Discovery Center
The Facility and Theater Will Be Available to Businesses, Non-profit Groups and the Community For a Fee as a
Means of Supporting the Foundation.
Two Floors of Exhibit Space and a State-of-the-Art 40-Seat Theater
Historical InformationUnique Geography of the Florida Keys Makes it a Place With Many Rich Stories and Characters. Sharing These
Stories Will Foster Appreciation For Our People and Places and Contribute to the Community Culturally,
Civically and Economically.
We Are Working Closely, But Non-Exclusively, With
Historians Jerry Wilkinson and Brad Bertelli as Critical
Resources
Board and CommitteesPresident Rich RussellGeorge HertelPhyllis MitchellDick SaylorDr. Kinzy JonesCale SmithHenry RosenthalBuddy PinderFrank Hawkins
PartnershipsDiscussions with
Various Historical, Academic and
Scientific Entities about Potential
Alliances
Target AudiencesLocal ResidentsMonroe, Dade
SchoolsTourists Families
Scholars Interested in the Keys
FundingGrants
Government Allocations
ContributionsMembership FeesMerchandise SalesAdmittance Fees
Events
Clyde Butcher’s “Preserving Eden”
Photo Exhibit
Next Exhibits are Being Booked
Permanent Exhibits are
Planned
www.keysdiscovery.comAn Emerging Historical Resource
An Expanding Library of Historical Photos
A Bibliography of Books About Keys History
Videos About The Keys
Our Facebook PagePlease LIKE us
on Facebook
www.facebook.com/FloridaKeysHistoryAnd
DiscoveryFoundation
Staying In TouchContacts:Rich RussellGeorge Hertel
www.keysdiscovery.com
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