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    • March 26, 2023
    • 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    • Bayboro Brewing - 2390 5th Ave S., St Petersburg, FL 33712
    Register
    • Award Winning Sponsor (1) $5,000 – “Brought to you by (Your Name)”, Large Banner, 30-Second Commercial read by national sports personality, Rock Riley, Top billing, 1st logo on website during ticket sales with clickable link to your business, and 8 tickets to the LIVE event PLUS a 10’x24’ Shaded Pergola that seats 40 with tables and chairs to advertise your company, host your top Clients or referral sources.

    • Roadie Band Sponsor (8) $1,000 – 15-Second Commercial read by national sports personality, Rock Riley, prominent logo on website during ticket sales with clickable link to your business, 4 tickets to the LIVE event.

    • Producer Sponsor (8) $500 –Name mention during the event 2 times, logo on website during ticket sales with clickable link to your business and 4 tickets.

    • Master of Ceremony Sponsor (5) $500 –  Name mention during the event 2 times, logo on website during ticket sales with clickable link to your business and 4 tickets to the LIVE event.

    • Production Assistant Sponsor (15) $250 – Small logo on website during ticket sales with clickable link to your website and 2 tickets to the LIVE event.

    • Green Room Sponsor (Unlimited) $100 – Logo on ticket sales page

    • Raffle Baskets (Unlimited) $250 value – Add your branding merchandise and gifts

    • Gold Donation - add a one-time $50 donation to your order
    • Silver Donation - add a one-time $20 donation to your order
    • Bronze Donation - add a one-time $10 donation to your order
    BLS offers the convenience of paying via credit card, or you can print your sponsorship invoice and mail payment to the address indicated
      • April 04, 2023
      • 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
      • Zoom Video Conference
      Register

      You are invited to join the BLS Pinellas Fundraising Committee meeting.  Our efforts will concentrate on the annual Hearts & Hope fundraiser to benefit seniors that reside in Pinellas county. 

      This will be a Zoom video conference, Zoom login information will be sent after you RSVP for the meeting.  We hope you will join us!
      Chair Sheri Gruden - SheriGruden@empathhealth.org

      • April 05, 2023
      • 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
      • Zoom Virtual Meeting
      Register

      The LGBT Committee welcomes you to join us.
      We understand our committee members are busy, we are choosing to continue to meet via Zoom to be more efficient.  Zoom information will be emailed after registering for the meeting.

      • April 06, 2023
      • 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
      • The Centre @ St Pete Beach - 7525 Blind Pass Road, St. Petersburg
      Register

      Speaker: To Be Determined
      Topic:  To Be Determined

        • April 13, 2023
        • 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
        • Zoom virtual meeting
        Register

        The Silver Santas committee invites you to attend their committee meeting.
        This will be a Zoom video conference, Zoom login information will be sent after you RSVP for the meeting.  We hope you will join us!

         
        • April 14, 2023
        • 8:30 AM - 10:30 AM
        • Ruth’s Promise 455 Missouri Ave N, Largo, FL 33770
        Register

        This is a wonderful opportunity to network and expand your business connections. 

        Please note: all Chomp n Chat and Quarterly Consortiums will be on the same time schedule of 8:30am for Networking & Breakfast, the formal meeting will begin at 9am.

        BLS Members - Free to attend
        Non-Members - $5.00 fee
        • April 18, 2023
        • 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
        • Zoom Virtual Meeting
        Register

        Join us to discuss how we continue to grow the BLS membership and enhance each members experience.

        Join us to discuss how we continue to grow the BLS membership and enhance each members experience.

        Join Zoom Meeting -  https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83862950361?pwd=NDVsODd3d091Nm1YNXhqVlQ0TlovQT09
        Meeting ID: 838 6295 0361
        Password: Membership

        • April 18, 2023
        • 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
        • Zoom virtual meeting
        Register

        The BLS Grant committee invites you to attend their committee meeting.
        This will be a Zoom video conference, Zoom login information will be sent after you RSVP for the meeting.  We hope you will join us!

         
        • May 02, 2023
        • 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
        • Zoom Video Conference
        Register

        You are invited to join the BLS Pinellas Fundraising Committee meeting.  Our efforts will concentrate on the annual Hearts & Hope fundraiser to benefit seniors that reside in Pinellas county. 

        This will be a Zoom video conference, Zoom login information will be sent after you RSVP for the meeting.  We hope you will join us!
        Chair Sheri Gruden - SheriGruden@empathhealth.org

        • May 03, 2023
        • 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
        • Zoom Virtual Meeting
        Register

        The LGBT Committee welcomes you to join us.
        We understand our committee members are busy, we are choosing to continue to meet via Zoom to be more efficient.  Zoom information will be emailed after registering for the meeting.

        • May 11, 2023
        • 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
        • Zoom virtual meeting
        Register

        The Silver Santas committee invites you to attend their committee meeting.
        This will be a Zoom video conference, Zoom login information will be sent after you RSVP for the meeting.  We hope you will join us!

         
        • May 12, 2023
        • 8:30 AM - 10:30 AM
        • Empath Health, The Gathering Place - 5771 Roosevelt Blvd, Clearwater FL 33760
        Register

        Please join us for a morning of networking and a program presented by the BLS  Mental Health Awareness Committee

        Speaker: Brianne Brown

        Topic:  Firewatch - Florida's fight to end veteran suicide. All attendees will receive a Firewatch Suicide Prevention Certification

        BLS Members - a $5 donation is suggested but not required  (your donation goes to Mental Health Awareness Committee and the AAA-PP)

        Guest/Non-Member  fee is $10

        Don’t miss out on the Better Living for Seniors Mental Health Awareness Symposium that will take place in the same venue and immediately following the Consortium breakfast. Click here to register for the Symposium today.

        We invite you to explore the Consortium & Symposium Sponsorship Opportunites
        Click here to secure your sponsorship

        “*Net proceeds from BLS Mental Health Awareness Consortium & Symposium will go to K-9 Partners for Patriots, 501c3, designated to help a Pinellas County Senior Veteran suffering from PTSD.”


        • May 12, 2023
        • 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
        • Empath Health, The Gathering Place - 5771 Roosevelt Blvd, Clearwater FL 33760
        Register

        Connecting the Pieces: Tools & Resources to Support Senior Mental Wellness

        Agenda includes:  Speakers, Lunch, Prizes, CEUs, CLEs, CEs*

        Speakers:
          we are blessed to have an number of committee speakers and impactful topics, please check back for updates on our speaker list

        Symposium Fee:
        Early Bird Registration is open until April 12
        BLS Members - $60
        Non-Members $75

        After April 12:
        BLS Members - $75
        Non-Members - $100

        Don’t miss out on the Better Living for Seniors Consortium breakfast. Our special guest speaker, Brianne Brown, will be providing us with suicide watch life-saving tools and language to better speak with our senior veterans. Click here to register for the Consortium breakfast today.”   

        We invite you to explore the Consortium & Symposium Sponsorship Opportunities  Click here for Sponsorship Information

        “*Net proceeds from BLS Mental Health Awareness Consortium & Symposium will go to K-9 Partners for Patriots, 501c3, designated to help a Pinellas County Senior Veteran suffering from PTSD.”

        *Pending Approval

        • May 12, 2023
        • 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
        • Empath Health, The Gathering Place - 5771 Roosevelt Blved, Clearwater FL 33760
        Register

        Sponsor/Vendor registration
        Better Living for Seniors Mental Health Committee is excited to bring you TWO professional events offering an innovative educational program to our professionals and guests serving the senior community throughout the Tampa Bay area, complete with networking, dynamic speakers and more.

        The speaker lineup has been charged with addressing the current trends and practical applications to help those who encounter the many challenges of mental health issues of seniors and their families. By registering as a sponsor, you will be registering to table at two unique events for even greater exposure (and only have to set up once!)

        Better Living for Seniors Consortium
        Topic
        :  Firewatch Suicide Prevention Certification, Breakfast, Networking
        8am - 10:30a - 7am-8am Vendor Setup

        Mental Health Awareness Symposium - Connecting the Pieces Tools & Resources to Support Senior Mental Wellness: 
        11am - 4:30pm Dynamic Speakers, Lunch, Prizes, *CEUs, CLEs, and CEs (*pending)
        Vendor breakdown 4:30pm-5pm

        Event Address: Both Meetings will be at
        Empath Health The Gathering Place 5771 Roosevelt Blvd, Clearwater, FL 33760

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        Platinum Sponsor $2,500 ($2,600 Non-BLS Member)-  Includes vendor table, 4 exhibitor meals, half page ad in symposium program, pre/post event recognition on social media and registration page, 5-minute speaking opportunity

        Gold Sponsor $2,000 ($2,100 Non-BLS Member) Includes vendor table, 4 exhibitor meals, half page ad in symposium program, pre/post event recognition on social media and registration page, 3-minute speaking opportunity

        Silver Sponsor $1,600 ($1,700 Non-BLS Member) Includes vendor table, 4 exhibitor meals, quarter page ad in symposium program, pre/post event recognition on social media and registration page, 2-minute speaking opportunity

        Bronze Sponsor $1,200 ($1,300 Non-BLS Member) Includes vendor table, 2 exhibitor meals, quarter page ad in symposium program, pre/post event recognition on social media and registration page, 1-minute speaking opportunity

        Grand Prize Sponsor $500 Includes sponsor’s name on display, vendor table, 2 exhibitor meals, recognition in symposium program and presentation of Grand Prize

        Breakfast Sponsor $500 Includes sponsor’s name on display, vendor table, 2 exhibitor meals, recognition in symposium program, 1-minute speaking opportunity.

        Lunch Sponsor $500 Includes sponsor’s name on display, vendor table, 2 exhibitor meals, recognition in symposium program, 1-minute speaking opportunity during break

        Vendor Table Opportunities
        Full Table includes – 2 exhibitor meals, recognition in symposium program
        Half Table Includes – 1 exhibitor meal, recognition in symposium program

        Vendor table fee up to April 12
        Full Table:  BLS Member $325, Non-Member $375
        Half Table: BLS Member  $175, Non-Member $225

        Vendor table fee after April 12
        Full Table:  BLS Member $375, Non-Member $425
        Half Table: BLS Member  $225, Non-Member $275

        Net proceeds from BLS Mental Health Awareness Consortium & Symposium will go to K-9 Partners for Patriots, 501c3, designated to help a Pinellas County Senior Veteran suffering from PTSD.

         For More Information contact LynnMarie Boltze at 813-625-8734  LynnMarieGuardian@gmail.com or Colette Florido at 630-841-7355 colette@comeCRWorld.com

        • May 16, 2023
        • 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
        • Zoom Virtual Meeting
        Register

        Join us to discuss how we continue to grow the BLS membership and enhance each members experience.

        Join us to discuss how we continue to grow the BLS membership and enhance each members experience.

        Join Zoom Meeting -  https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83862950361?pwd=NDVsODd3d091Nm1YNXhqVlQ0TlovQT09
        Meeting ID: 838 6295 0361
        Password: Membership

        • May 16, 2023
        • 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
        • Zoom virtual meeting
        Register

        The BLS Grant committee invites you to attend their committee meeting.
        This will be a Zoom video conference, Zoom login information will be sent after you RSVP for the meeting.  We hope you will join us!

         
        • June 01, 2023
        • 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
        • The Centre @ St Pete Beach - 7525 Blind Pass Road, St. Petersburg
        Register

        Speaker: To Be Determined
        Topic:  To Be Determined

          • June 06, 2023
          • 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
          • Zoom Video Conference
          Register

          You are invited to join the BLS Pinellas Fundraising Committee meeting.  Our efforts will concentrate on the annual Hearts & Hope fundraiser to benefit seniors that reside in Pinellas county. 

          This will be a Zoom video conference, Zoom login information will be sent after you RSVP for the meeting.  We hope you will join us!
          Chair Sheri Gruden - SheriGruden@empathhealth.org

          • June 07, 2023
          • 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
          • Zoom Virtual Meeting
          Register

          The LGBT Committee welcomes you to join us.
          We understand our committee members are busy, we are choosing to continue to meet via Zoom to be more efficient.  Zoom information will be emailed after registering for the meeting.

          • June 08, 2023
          • 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
          • Zoom virtual meeting
          Register

          The Silver Santas committee invites you to attend their committee meeting.
          This will be a Zoom video conference, Zoom login information will be sent after you RSVP for the meeting.  We hope you will join us!

           
          • June 09, 2023
          • 8:30 AM - 10:30 AM
          • St Mark Village - 2655 Nebraska Avenue, Palm Harbor FL 34684
          Register

          This is a wonderful opportunity to network and expand your business connections. 

          Please note: all Chomp n Chat and Quarterly Consortiums will be on the same time schedule of 8:30am for Networking & Breakfast, the formal meeting will begin at 9am.

          BLS Members - Free to attend
          Non-Members - $5.00 fee
          • June 20, 2023
          • 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
          • Zoom Virtual Meeting
          Register

          Join us to discuss how we continue to grow the BLS membership and enhance each members experience.

          Join us to discuss how we continue to grow the BLS membership and enhance each members experience.

          Join Zoom Meeting -  https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83862950361?pwd=NDVsODd3d091Nm1YNXhqVlQ0TlovQT09
          Meeting ID: 838 6295 0361
          Password: Membership

          • June 20, 2023
          • 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
          • Zoom virtual meeting
          Register

          The BLS Grant committee invites you to attend their committee meeting.
          This will be a Zoom video conference, Zoom login information will be sent after you RSVP for the meeting.  We hope you will join us!

           
          • July 04, 2023
          • 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
          • Zoom Video Conference
          Register

          You are invited to join the BLS Pinellas Fundraising Committee meeting.  Our efforts will concentrate on the annual Hearts & Hope fundraiser to benefit seniors that reside in Pinellas county. 

          This will be a Zoom video conference, Zoom login information will be sent after you RSVP for the meeting.  We hope you will join us!
          Chair Sheri Gruden - SheriGruden@empathhealth.org

          • July 05, 2023
          • 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
          • Zoom Virtual Meeting
          Register

          The LGBT Committee welcomes you to join us.
          We understand our committee members are busy, we are choosing to continue to meet via Zoom to be more efficient.  Zoom information will be emailed after registering for the meeting.

          • July 13, 2023
          • 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
          • Zoom virtual meeting
          Register

          The Silver Santas committee invites you to attend their committee meeting.
          This will be a Zoom video conference, Zoom login information will be sent after you RSVP for the meeting.  We hope you will join us!

           
          • July 14, 2023
          • 8:30 AM - 10:30 AM
          • Market Street - 833 EAst Lake Road North, Tarpon Springs FL 34688
          Register

          This is a wonderful opportunity to network and expand your business connections. 

          Please note: all Chomp n Chat and Quarterly Consortiums will be on the same time schedule of 8:30am for Networking & Breakfast, the formal meeting will begin at 9am.

          BLS Members - Free to attend
          Non-Members - $5.00 fee
          • July 18, 2023
          • 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
          • Zoom Virtual Meeting
          Register

          Join us to discuss how we continue to grow the BLS membership and enhance each members experience.

          Join us to discuss how we continue to grow the BLS membership and enhance each members experience.

          Join Zoom Meeting -  https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83862950361?pwd=NDVsODd3d091Nm1YNXhqVlQ0TlovQT09
          Meeting ID: 838 6295 0361
          Password: Membership

          • July 18, 2023
          • 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
          • Zoom virtual meeting
          Register

          The BLS Grant committee invites you to attend their committee meeting.
          This will be a Zoom video conference, Zoom login information will be sent after you RSVP for the meeting.  We hope you will join us!

           
          • August 02, 2023
          • 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
          • Zoom Virtual Meeting
          Register

          The LGBT Committee welcomes you to join us.
          We understand our committee members are busy, we are choosing to continue to meet via Zoom to be more efficient.  Zoom information will be emailed after registering for the meeting.

          • August 03, 2023
          • 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
          • The Centre @ St Pete Beach - 7525 Blind Pass Road, St. Petersburg
          Register

          Speaker: To Be Determined
          Topic:  To Be Determined

            • August 10, 2023
            • 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
            • Zoom virtual meeting
            Register

            The Silver Santas committee invites you to attend their committee meeting.
            This will be a Zoom video conference, Zoom login information will be sent after you RSVP for the meeting.  We hope you will join us!

             
            • August 11, 2023
            • 8:30 AM - 10:30 AM
            • To Be Determined
            Register