Staff ReportsJanuary 5, 20214min571
Now he's looking for his next Florida gig.
Tag: Chester SpellmanA nice warm evening in Tallahassee on a very busy street while taking this shot.
Staff ReportsJanuary 5, 2021
Peter SchorschJuly 3, 2018
4min301
Floridians snagged eight spots in Maverick PAC’s 2018 Future 40 list, more than any other state. Maverick PAC is the Republican-affiliated political advocacy organization of more than 3,500 young legal, business and civic leaders with 20 chapters nationwide. The group’s goal is to promote candidates and advance conservative issues. According to the PAC, “The Future […]
Peter SchorschAugust 25, 2017
2min179
Gov. Rick Scott on Friday named Vivian Myrtetus as the next CEO of Volunteer Florida. Myrtetus will assume the role of CEO beginning Sept. 1, the Governor’s Office said in a news release. The previous CEO, Chester Spellman, left Volunteer Florida effective Friday to become Director of AmeriCorps for the Corporation for National and Community Service in […]
Staff ReportsAugust 1, 2017
2min288
Chester Spellman, the long-time chief executive officer of Volunteer Florida, has appointed by the White House to serve as the director of AmeriCorps for the Corporation for National and Community Service. “I believe there is no greater calling than the calling to serve,” said Spellman. “I am deeply honored to be appointed by the White […]
Drew WilsonApril 3, 2017
3min236
Volunteer Florida is gearing up for a busy April with a slew of initiatives and activities celebrating Florida Volunteer Month. “Volunteer Florida is proud to recognize Florida’s outstanding volunteers, who work hard every day to make the Sunshine State the best place to live, work, and raise a family,” said Volunteer Florida CEO Chester Spellman. […]
Peter SchorschMarch 20, 2017
4min297
Nearly 200 job seekers will be able to wear a new-to-them suit as they hunt for employment, thanks to a clothing donation drive put on by ridesharing company Uber and Volunteer Florida Wednesday. The second annual “#SuitsForSession” campaign collected professional clothing donations at the Capitol and also sent out Uber drivers to pick up donations […]
Peter SchorschOctober 10, 2016
2min331
Florida Gov. Rick Scott applauded AT&T Monday for a $25,000 donation the telecommunications giant made to the Florida Disaster Fund. “I want to thank AT&T for its incredible generosity. Hurricane Matthew impacted communities from Palm Beach to Nassau [counties] and now thousands of families along the East Coast are focused on recovery and returning to […]
Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterSeptember 26, 20162min275
Chester Spellman has been named chairman of America’s Service Commission. Spellman, the CEO of Volunteer Florida, was elected as the chairman of the national, nonprofits organization during its annual membership assembly. “We are pleased to have Chester continue his service to the network of state service commissions as our new board chair,” said Kaira Esgate, […]
Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterAugust 9, 2016
9min322
They are professors and attorneys. They run companies as chief executives and executive directors. They work in both the public and private sectors. Connect Florida announced Class VII of its Statewide Leadership Institute on Tuesday. Created in 2007, it is considered one of the premier statewide institutes for Florida professionals between 25 and 40 years […]
Ryan RayMarch 16, 2016
2min159
Gov. Rick Scott announced the governor’s office would pitch in $50,000 in state funds to help with relief efforts in three Florida counties damaged by recent tornadoes. The money – administered through Volunteer Florida, the governor’s commission on volunteerism and service – will be matched by local authorities for a total of $100,000 overall for Escambia, Santa Rosa, […]