History
In 1992, under the leadership of Ed Morrow, M.D., a small group of PBK members, representing both town and gown, met and agreed to form a regional alumni association. Its mission was and remains the promotion of learning, especially in the liberal arts and sciences. To that end, PBK-NEFL has traditionally held two events per year.
The Fall Program provides a social and intellectual opportunity for members and their guests. Our very first program featured Bill Mason, the president of Baptist Hospital, discussing the intricacies of health care financing. Other programs have featured musicians, astronauts, neuroscientists, historians, political scientists, art historians, marine biologists, and physicians talking about cutting-edge medical developments--among many other topics. Members support this event by paying a modest fee to cover the cost of the refreshments and hall rental.
The Spring Program is a dinner meeting, with the annual business meeting and election of officers, the presentation of scholarships to outstanding students of liberal arts or sciences at our local universities and colleges, plus a program. Members support this event by contributing to the scholarship fund and by paying $30-$45 toward the cost of dinner and hall rental.
The list of past presidents includes leaders from our colleges and universities and community members engaged in business and in the professions.
The Fall Program provides a social and intellectual opportunity for members and their guests. Our very first program featured Bill Mason, the president of Baptist Hospital, discussing the intricacies of health care financing. Other programs have featured musicians, astronauts, neuroscientists, historians, political scientists, art historians, marine biologists, and physicians talking about cutting-edge medical developments--among many other topics. Members support this event by paying a modest fee to cover the cost of the refreshments and hall rental.
The Spring Program is a dinner meeting, with the annual business meeting and election of officers, the presentation of scholarships to outstanding students of liberal arts or sciences at our local universities and colleges, plus a program. Members support this event by contributing to the scholarship fund and by paying $30-$45 toward the cost of dinner and hall rental.
The list of past presidents includes leaders from our colleges and universities and community members engaged in business and in the professions.
1992 – 1993: Professor David Courtwright
University of North Florida 1993 – 1994: Ken Barwick, M.D.
1994 – 1995: Rodney Brown, Attorney 1995 – 1996: Timothy Conner, Attorney
1996-1997: Professor John Garrigus
Jacksonville University 1997 – 1998: Jack Bettman, Attorney
1998 – 1999: Professor Mary Borg
University of North Florida 1999 – 2000: Professor Craig Buettinger
Jacksonville University 2000 – 2001: John Callender, Attorney
2001 –2003: Professor Dale Clifford
University of North Florida 2003 – 2004: Dean Joan Carver
Jacksonville University 2004 – 2006: Professor John Garrigus
Jacksonville University 2006 – 2008: Mr. Bill Boling, Mortgage Banker
2008 – 2009: Professor Sharon Corkill Cobb
University of North Florida 2009 – 2011 Professor David Courtwright
University of North Florida 2011 – 2013 John Callender, Attorney
2013 – 2015: Jack Bettman, Attorney
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