December - J. Lloyd Horton Award & Networking - AFP Tampa Bay

J. LLOYD HORTON AWARD ANNOUNCEMENT

We are delighted to announce that Kathy Rabon, CFRE, CFRM has been selected for the J. Lloyd Horton Lifetime Achievement Award. This prestigious accolade, presented by AFP Tampa Bay, honors professionals who have demonstrated outstanding dedication to the fundraising profession, exceptional ethical standards, and a lasting impact in our community.

ABOUT KATHY RABON
Kathy has served the Tampa Bay region for nearly 30 years in nonprofit fundraising and executive leadership roles. Among her many accomplishments:

• She most recently held the roles of Chief Philanthropy Officer and President of the Suncoast Hospice Foundation (part of Empath Health).

• Throughout her career, she has held leadership roles such as Executive Director of the Performing Arts Center Foundation at Ruth Eckerd Hall; Deputy Director of Development for the Salvador Dalí Museum; Vice President of Development & Communications at the Tampa Metropolitan Area YMCA; Chief Development Officer for the Girl Scouts of West Central Florida; and President/CEO of the Clearwater Regional Chamber of Commerce. 

• She is a Certified Fundraising Executive (CFRE) and holds a Certification in Fundraising Management (CFRM) from the Lilly Family School of Philanthropy at Indiana University. 

• Her volunteer and leadership service spans numerous boards and organizations—Leadership Pinellas (Outstanding Alumni Award recipient), Junior League of Clearwater-Dunedin (past President), St. Petersburg College Board of Advisors, United Nations Association Board, Clearwater Jazz Holiday Foundation, Clearwater Marine Aquarium Board, Suncoast Family YMCA Governance Board, and others.

• Among her recognitions: National Association of Community Leadership’s Distinguished Leader Award; YWCA Tribute to Women in Tampa Bay; was honored to carry the Olympic Torch on behalf of her community service in 1996.

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Tuesday, December 9, 2025

11:30 am Networking

12:00 pm Program & Lunch Service

Location:

Brio Italian Grille | International Plaza | 2223 N. Westshore Blvd. Tampa FL 33607

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THANK YOU to our Luncheon Partner

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Program Fee

AFP Member - $35.00

Guest - $45.00

The program will only be offered in-person. Please indicate when registering your meal choice for meal planning purposes.

AFP Tampa Bay aims to be accessible and inclusive to all of our members and guests. If you require special accommodations, please let us know via email so we can plan to make adjustments to the program

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Meal Choices: 

• Mezza Chicken Milanese: Romano-crusted chicken, fresh mozzarella, herb pasta, house-made marinara
• Fettuccine Alfredo: Fresh fettuccine tossed in alfredo sauce (Vegetarian)

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Meeting Guidelines

AFP Tampa Bay recognizes the importance of personal connection, but your health is our priority. We continue to monitor the community level for our area and follow CDC recommendations.

We ask that you not attend if:

• You have recently tested positive for COVID-19. Use the self-evaluation tool HERE to determine when you may return to in-person meetings after testing positive.
• You have been recently exposed to someone with COVID-19.
• You are waiting on COVID-19 test results.
• You feel you may be becoming sick, running a fever, or experiencing any symptoms associated with COVID-19 such as fever, cough, or shortness of breath.