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HODGES “ Betty is only interested
in outcomes, not
recognition, so we are
honored that she has
UNIVERSITY allowed us to recognize
her as our Luminary of
the Year.
NAMES BETTY BIRELEY ITS 2015 LUMINARY OF THE YEAR –Phil Memoli, VP of University Advancement ”
A committee of past Hodges University Luminary Award
honorees has selected Fort Myers philanthropist and
community activist Betty Bireley as its 2015 Luminary of
the Year award recipient. The annual award will be presented during a
luncheon on Thursday, January 29, 2015, at the Broadway Palm Theater
in Fort Myers.
The Luminary Award recognizes local citizens who personify
society’s most valued human characteristics and thus have moved
society in a positive way, serving as distinguished examples of the
virtues of perseverance, honesty, moral character and charity.
“Betty has been a strong philanthropic force in Southwest Florida
for many years,” said Phil Memoli, Vice President of University
Advancement at Hodges. “She has made and continues to make an
impact in Lee County. She follows her passions and fully commits to
projects she believes in and the community benefits from the results.
She’s the type of person who’d rather roll up her sleeves than sit in a
lunch meeting. Betty is only interested in outcomes, not recognition,
so we are honored that she has allowed us to recognize her as our
Luminary of the Year. Her story and her charity are truly inspirational.”
A Fort Myers resident for 33 years, Betty Bireley has been an avid
supporter of numerous local charities and arts organizations. She has
not only donated to these groups but actively participates in numerous Betty Bireley is the 2015 Luminary of the Year Award recipient
fundraising events with a steadfast will and spirit. Betty has given
both her time and treasures to AIDS Task Force of Lee County, Eden
Autism Services, The Children’s Hospital of Southwest Florida, Lee Mrs. Bireley joins a growing list Luminary Award recipients
Cancer Care, Alliance for the Arts, Lee County Homeless Coalition, including Sam Galloway, Jr. (2013), Wayne and Mavis Miller
Berne Davis Center, Hodges University, the Uncommon Friends (2012), Francis and Sam Bailey (2011) and Dr. Veronica
Foundation, the Heights Foundation and many more. Shoemaker (2010).
Bireley has supported a variety of local fundraisers, including Arts For her outstanding involvement and dedication to our
for ACT and the Alliance for the Arts’ fall fundraiser. The Bireley community, and for making significant contributions of
Family Foundation also hosts the annual Ribbon and Blues, an evening leadership and service which have improved and enriched the
of music and fundraising benefiting the Regional Cancer Center lives of so many residents of our community, Hodges University
Compassionate Care Fund. is pleased to honor Betty Bireley as its 2015 Luminary of the
Betty Bireley has been honored by several local civic organizations Year. She will be formally recognized at a luncheon on January
and was named Southwest Florida Community Foundation’s Prima 29, 2015, at the Broadway Palm Theater.
Donor for her commitment to making an impact in the community For more information on ticket reservations or sponsorship
through charitable giving. Betty, and her late husband Frank, were also opportunities, call Adriana Buitrago at 239.598.6235 or visit
named Philanthropists of the Year by Lee Memorial Health System. www.hodges.edu.
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in outcomes, not
recognition, so we are
honored that she has
UNIVERSITY allowed us to recognize
her as our Luminary of
the Year.
NAMES BETTY BIRELEY ITS 2015 LUMINARY OF THE YEAR –Phil Memoli, VP of University Advancement ”
A committee of past Hodges University Luminary Award
honorees has selected Fort Myers philanthropist and
community activist Betty Bireley as its 2015 Luminary of
the Year award recipient. The annual award will be presented during a
luncheon on Thursday, January 29, 2015, at the Broadway Palm Theater
in Fort Myers.
The Luminary Award recognizes local citizens who personify
society’s most valued human characteristics and thus have moved
society in a positive way, serving as distinguished examples of the
virtues of perseverance, honesty, moral character and charity.
“Betty has been a strong philanthropic force in Southwest Florida
for many years,” said Phil Memoli, Vice President of University
Advancement at Hodges. “She has made and continues to make an
impact in Lee County. She follows her passions and fully commits to
projects she believes in and the community benefits from the results.
She’s the type of person who’d rather roll up her sleeves than sit in a
lunch meeting. Betty is only interested in outcomes, not recognition,
so we are honored that she has allowed us to recognize her as our
Luminary of the Year. Her story and her charity are truly inspirational.”
A Fort Myers resident for 33 years, Betty Bireley has been an avid
supporter of numerous local charities and arts organizations. She has
not only donated to these groups but actively participates in numerous Betty Bireley is the 2015 Luminary of the Year Award recipient
fundraising events with a steadfast will and spirit. Betty has given
both her time and treasures to AIDS Task Force of Lee County, Eden
Autism Services, The Children’s Hospital of Southwest Florida, Lee Mrs. Bireley joins a growing list Luminary Award recipients
Cancer Care, Alliance for the Arts, Lee County Homeless Coalition, including Sam Galloway, Jr. (2013), Wayne and Mavis Miller
Berne Davis Center, Hodges University, the Uncommon Friends (2012), Francis and Sam Bailey (2011) and Dr. Veronica
Foundation, the Heights Foundation and many more. Shoemaker (2010).
Bireley has supported a variety of local fundraisers, including Arts For her outstanding involvement and dedication to our
for ACT and the Alliance for the Arts’ fall fundraiser. The Bireley community, and for making significant contributions of
Family Foundation also hosts the annual Ribbon and Blues, an evening leadership and service which have improved and enriched the
of music and fundraising benefiting the Regional Cancer Center lives of so many residents of our community, Hodges University
Compassionate Care Fund. is pleased to honor Betty Bireley as its 2015 Luminary of the
Betty Bireley has been honored by several local civic organizations Year. She will be formally recognized at a luncheon on January
and was named Southwest Florida Community Foundation’s Prima 29, 2015, at the Broadway Palm Theater.
Donor for her commitment to making an impact in the community For more information on ticket reservations or sponsorship
through charitable giving. Betty, and her late husband Frank, were also opportunities, call Adriana Buitrago at 239.598.6235 or visit
named Philanthropists of the Year by Lee Memorial Health System. www.hodges.edu.
102 Life in Naples | December 2014
