FNGLA Convention Planning Committee Chairman, Deb Joneck (Coastal Nurseries) and her husband Toni.

Ballroom Dancers entertained guests at the elegant Presidents Ball.

Top FNGLA member recruiter of the year, Frank Giglia, Jr. (Signature Supply) spent some time networking with Richard Kling (First National Merchant Solutions).

FNGLA President Dave Self presents Dr. Jimmy Cheek with FNGLA’s 2008 Friend of the Industry Award.

Lloyd Singleton (The Breakers Landscape Department) hosted a beautiful, and very popular tour of The Breakers Grounds.

FNGLA Convention Planning Committee members; Lenore Cialone, Deb Joneck, Dave Self, Debbie Self, Lyn Cacella, and Lloyd Singleton.

FNGLA Past Presidents

FNGLA Past President Michael Raimondi and his lovely wife Jo.

The Breakers Ocean Course offered a beautiful venue for FNGLA’s Convention Golf Tournament attendees.

Convention guests gathered for a casual and relaxing welcome reception hosted by The Breakers.

FNGLA was pleased to have special guests, UF/IFAS Dean of Research Dr. Mark McLellan; FNGLA Secretary/Treasurer Monty Knox; UF/IFAS Dean of Extension Dr. Larry Arrington; IFAS SHARE Director of Development Ken DeVries; and, Julie McLellan.

FNGLA’s 2008 – 2009 President, Rosemary Warner and her family.