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PRAYER FOR SOCIAL SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS
G. Scott Goyer
A graduate of Springfield College in Massachusetts, Mr. Goyer entered YMCA work directly after school. As CEO and President of the YMCA of the Suncoast, he has dedicated the last 40 years to strengthening the community through the Y. He is devoted to his wife, Devon, who has been his best friend for over 36 years. They have two beautiful daughters, Danielle and Gracyn. They are proud grandparents to two grandchildren: Reece and Everett. He belongs to the Rotary Club, Amplify Clearwater, National YMCA Initiatives, plays competitive indoor volleyball, likes boating, golf and home improvement projects. His family attends Calvalry Church.
Favorite Scripture: John 10:10
PRAYER FOR BUSINESS LEADERS & ENTREPRENEURS
Chuck Warrington
Mr. Warrington works for the Clearwater Gas System. He holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology, a Graduate of Utility Executive Program from the University of Michigan and a Registered Engineer/Electrical, Florida. Mr. Warrington has been married 53 years to wife, Sherry. Together, they have three daughters, 13 grandchildren and two great granddaughters. He has served on multiple chambers, including Amplify Clearwater, Trustee of Upper Tampa Bay Clearwater Rotary, the Florida Engineering Society, Pinellas Chapter and Tampa Bay Region and the Urban Land Institute. Mr. Warrington worships at the St. Catherine of Siena, Largo. He loves family activities, fishing and golf.
PRAYER FOR HEALTHCARE
Dr. Pit Gills, MD
Dr. Gills is a board-certified ophthalmologist. He completed his undergraduate studies in Chemistry/Pre-Med at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, TN and in 1997 received his Medical Degree from Duke University Medical Center in Durham, NC. Having already performed more than 60,000 cataract surgeries, Dr. Gills is one of the most accomplished surgeons in his field. Dr. Gills and his wife Joy were married in 1993 and are the proud parents of three children; Pitzer, Parker and Stokes. They reside in Clearwater.
Favorite Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:7
MUSICAL INTERLUDE
PRAYER FOR EDUCATORS
Dr. Michael Grego
Dr. Grego began his career as a teacher with Hillsborough County. He became a department head and advanced to Assistant Superintendent for Technical, Career & Adult Education, and Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum & Instruction. After serving 28 years with Hillsborough, he was selected as Superintendent of the Osceola County school district. He then served as Florida’s Interim Chancellor of K-12 Education. He holds two master’s degrees, one in Industrial Technology Education from Illinois State University, and one in Educational Leadership from the University of South Florida. He earned his doctorate degree in Educational Leadership from USF.
PRAYER FOR YOUTH & FAMILIES
Greg Showers
Mr. Showers owns the Law Office of Gregory K. Showers. He recently received The Florida Bar President’s Pro Bono Service Award for Pinellas and Pasco counties, the Stetson University College of Law prestigious William Reece Smith Jr. Public Service Award and has served as a leadership volunteer for several organizations including the YMCA. Mr. Showers is the past president of the Clearwater Neighborhood Housing Services, Gulfcoast Legal Services and Leadership Pinellas. Greg is the past president of the Clearwater Bar Association, co-founder of the Clearwater Bar’s Student Legal Intern Program, and a founding member of the Fred G. Minnis Bar Association.
KEYNOTE ADDRESS
Dan Hall
MUSICAL INTERLUDE
CLOSING/UNSPOKEN PRAYER
Nick Fritsch
Mr. Fritsch is retired. He and his wife, Jena, have two children, Nicole and Allen, and grandchildren, Deedra & Zachary. Mr. Fritsch holds a Bachelor of Science from Purdue University. He served
as chair for the Citizens’ Advisory Committees of Tampa Bay Regional Transportation, Pinellas MPO and Clearwater Community Development Board. His volunteer work includes the Homeless Empowerment Program, Habitat & Paint Your Heart Out as well as being on YMCA Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast’s committee. Mr. Fritsch attends Oak Ridge Wesleyan.
Favorite Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6
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