Friday, October 25, 2024 | 5:30PM
The Arc Jacksonville Village
Join us for an unforgettable evening as we continue to break barriers for and celebrate individuals with intellectual and developmental differences!
Dinner with Bill & Friends focuses on celebrating and inspiring change – the core of The Arc Jacksonville since our founding more than 59 years ago. More than 500 business and community leaders attend each year. Guests will enjoy networking, cocktails, and hors d’oeuvres, followed by a program with dinner. The night will be capped off by a dessert reception, live music, and dancing.
5:30pm: Cocktail reception and tours
7:00pm: Dinner and program under the marquee
After Dinner: Live music by Bold City Classics and dessert
Cocktail attire. Complimentary valet parking.
Dinner with Bill & Friends is hosted outdoors on the lawn of The Village.
Honorary Community Advocate
The Honorary Community Advocate award is presented at Dinner with Bill & Friends to an exceptional business or individual whose dedication and efforts have significantly enhanced the lives of individuals with intellectual and developmental differences.
Fields Auto Group has exemplified this commitment through its partnership with The Arc Jacksonville’s Employment Services. As an inclusive employer, Fields Auto Group hired two individuals with intellectual and developmental differences (IDD) as Directors of First Impressions at their Mercedes-Benz dealerships. Additionally, they collaborated with The Arc Jacksonville to develop an innovative small group employment model, launching a car wash crew staffed by four individuals with IDD.
Their impactful work has not only created meaningful employment opportunities but also fostered greater understanding, acceptance, and support for individuals of diverse abilities. Fields Auto Group’s dedication serves as an inspiring example for others, encouraging a more inclusive and supportive community.
Jason ‘Moose’ Hamilton Trailblazer of the Year
This award is named in respect of someone who has been a remarkable presence in our organization for years—Jason ‘Moose’ Hamilton. Jason has been a dedicated board member and an inspiring voice at our Dinner with Bill & Friends events. He embodies the values of leadership, self-advocacy, and community involvement that we aim to recognize with this award.
The recipient of this award is someone who has made an undeniable impact—someone who has taken bold steps in leading one’s peers, self- advocacy, and initiating new opportunities in areas such as employment, education, and independent living.
We are eager to recognize Ryan Poalino as the inaugural recipient of this award who, like Jason, has paved the way for others to follow, showing us all what it means to be a true trailblazer.
Ryan, a graduate of our On Campus Transition program at the University of North Florida, made history as the first OCT student to join a fraternity at UNF, becoming a proud member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon. Throughout his time at UNF, Ryan served as a manager for the men’s lacrosse team, represented the OCT program as an AmeriCorps member, and showcased his musical talents in the Concert Band, Drumline, and Osprey Pep Band.
Become A Sponsor!
By sponsoring Dinner with Bill & Friends, you will not only celebrate the achievements of individuals of all abilities within our community but also help ensure the continuation of essential programs and services that elevate and empower lives. Together, we can work towards realizing the “good life” for all – a good home, a good job, and good friends.
For more information on sponsorships, please contact:
Lacey Rumberger | Director of Development
[email protected] | 904.355.0155 ext. 403
Thank You To Our Sponsors
Presenting Sponsor
Platinum Sponsor
Gold Sponsors
Anne & Robert
Lufrano
Silver Sponsors
Diane & Steve Halverson
Bronze Sponsors
Bernadette
Moran
Barbara
Williams
Debbie Martin Johnson
Debbie Martin Johnson
Advocate Sponsors
Auld & White Constructors
City of Jacksonville, Disabled Service Division
John & Leyda Cooksey
Vicki Coward
Deloitte
DRM3 Investments, LLC
The Dumphy Family
Debbie & Mel Gottlieb
Jason ‘Moose’ Hamilton
Harrell Construction Co., Inc.
Sally & Chris Hazelip
Jackson Electric Supply
Debbie Martin Johnson
Taylor Day Law
R. Ward Lariscy
Lucky Day Resale Shop
Rotary Club of Mandarin
Miller Electric Company
Elise & Greg Nowikowski
Martha and Tom Sawyer
Chris & Gaelyn Scuderi
Debbie Schmidt
Mike and Diane Tanner
Kit & Corky Thomas
University of North Florida
The Wynne Family
Max C. Zahn