Igniting Gator Pride!

What a day for Florida fans in Jax! The Dalton Agency kicked off “Go Where the Gators Go,” the first of a series of University of Florida & Shands Jacksonville free events for UF Alumni and Gator fans. UF Head Football Coach Urban Meyer was the guest speaker.  Attendees learned about Shands’ top-notch medical services and were photographed with Albert the Alligator.  Also raffled off – two footballs autographed by Urban Meyer himself. Check out the pictures below!

Alexandra Smith and Bryn Nebinger checking in Gator Guests!

The Atrium inside Embassy Suites - "Gatorized!

Urban Meyer talking about "Leadership"

"The very essence of leadership is that you have to have vision."

Dalton Event Planner, Amanda Mousa, with Albert the Alligator!

Gator Guests took home special orange and blue gift bags!

Jacksonville, America’s Health Center.

Sure, Jacksonville is known for its golf, beaches and proximity to popular Central Florida. But Jacksonville is also home to 11 world class medical and research centers. The City of Jacksonville, Florida, Visit Jacksonville, the Dalton Agency and executives from local medical facilities announced a medical tourism initiative that will brand Jacksonville as “America’s Health Center.” Southwest Airlines Spirit Magazine profiled Jacksonville as a whole and made special note about our “Thriving” medical industry. Visit www.visitjacksonville.com/medical for even more information!

McCafe Is On the Road!

McD’s new taste sensation, McCafe, is rolling through Central Florida. 2 wrapped buses hit Volusia County last week, along with 2 more in Brevard County. 3 Orlando Lynx buses are set to hit the streets this week. We’re lovin’ it!

HEAL Autism Now!

The HEAL! (Healing Every Autistic Life) Foundation held the First Coast Zoo Walk for Autism Sunday, April 26th.  The event had an incredible turn out of over 1,000 people forming a unified voice for Autism awareness.  Several of the Jacksonville Jaguars and members of the Roar Cheerleading Squad also came out to support the cause and greet fans! Check out photos from the event below!

Jaguars Players, Roar Cheerleaders and families show their support for HEAL!

Yay for Autographs!

Roar Cheerleaders and #83 Greg Estandia at the finish line!

Jaguar #90 Mkristo Bruce poses with a little fan!

Walkin' the walk!

Autograph's from the Roar!

Some more little fans show their support for HEAL! and the Jags! #83 Greg Estandia, #75 Stefan Rodgers, and #90 Mkristo Bruce all pictured.

Sharp dressed men!

The Jacksonville Jaguars revealed their new “identity” in a press conference last Wednesday! Check out the photos of the big unveiling below! What do you think of the Jaguars new look?

New Logo!

The new uniform reveal!

Maurice Jones-Drew models the new teal uniform!

Down the "cat"walk!

David Garrard!

They look goood!

Dalton Agency Wins Three FPRA Image Awards!

We’re proud of our talented colleagues, who won three, count ‘em three, FPRA Image Awards at the recent ceremony held April 3rd at MOCA. Congratulations to the Dalton Agency’s Reese Riggle, Megan Bailey, Kim Tippin, Camille Middleton and Pat McKinney!

Reese Riggle won an Award of Distinction for Public Relations Programs: BAE Systems, SHOT Show- also pictured, FPRA Jacksonville chapter president Jackie Green

Megan Bailey took home an Image Award for Ronald McDonald House: McGala Invitation

Would you like some “Fries With That Wine?”

The Ronald McDonald House of Jacksonville hosted the 1st annual “Fries With That Wine” event on April 2 at the Dalton Agency Headquarters. The 150 person, sold out event featured a pairing of your McDonald’s favorites with wine donated by Coastal Wine. Almost $5,000 was raised for Ronald McDonald House Charities of Jacksonville. Check out pictures of the event below!  

 

Biggest Loser Competition Winners!

Dalton Agency would like to congratulate Nick Ortenzi and Kim Tippin for winning the Biggest Loser Competition that took place over the first quarter of 2009. Congratulations! They each received $500 for their hard work!

Kim Tippin showing her $500 earnings

Nick Ortenzi weighs in with his $500

National Start! Walking Day

The American Heart Association and Shands’s  National Start! Walking Day on April 8th was a big hit! The walkers began at Hemming Plaza and walked to The Landing. After the walk, massages and brown bag lunches were available for participants to enjoy.

Brendan, Melissa, Jeff & Nick walking for National Start! Walking Day

Dave Josserand, the National Board Chairman for the American Heart Association, speaking at the event

A National Start! Walking Day participant enjoys a chair massage

Parents Rally to Save Duval Schools

Some very concerned parents and local business leaders are making some noise around Jacksonville, hoping to convince Florida lawmakers to stop cutting funds for public schools and to gain more local control of school budgets for public school officials.  The name of this grassroots movement is Save Duval Schools.  Right now, Tallahassee mandates where the education budget is spent, not the school officials. Former news anchor at WJXT, Deborah Gianoulis, is helping lead the new effort. Florida’s school system regularly finishes last in rankings of state spending on public education.  Appalling, we know.  Dalton Agency is proud to be a part of this movement.  We built the Save Duval Schools website and are also in charge of PR.  If Duval County Public Schools have touched you in anyway, we think this is a cause worth your time to read more about, or maybe even donate to!  It brings a whole new meaning to the phrase “the children are our future.” Read more about this initiative here, here, and here and visit the official website, saveduvalschools.org for more information.