Activities: Roast & Toast
Monthly meetings lunch & Learns Roast & Toast Image Awards
State FPRA Conferencecommunicator of the Year awardNetworking
Community Service
Let’s play ball
Gary Yordon mounts the plate during the 11th Annual Roast & Toast hosted by the Capital Chapter of the
Florida Public Relations Association! This year's event, It's All a Game,
will celebrate Tallahassee's favorite political pundit, adventure seeker and sports enthusiast. Prepare
yourself for a record-breaking evening as you enjoy two of America’s favorite pastimes—baseball and politics.
So batter up and help Gary Yordon and FPRA hit a home run for university students. Proceeds from this
event fund scholarships for All-Star public relations and communications students from Florida State University
and Florida A&M University.
Thursday, September 4, 2008
University Center Club, Doak Campbell Stadium
Pre-Game (VIP Reception) 5:15 p.m.
First Inning (silent auction) 6:00 p.m.
World Series (dinner program) 7:15 p.m.
Please contact Brooke Hobbs, Roast & Toast Chair, at brookehobbs@aol.com or
(850) 228-0527, for more information on the Capital Chapter of FPRA 11th Annual Roast & Toast.
Gary’s Dugout: There's Something About Gary
After eight years as a host and producer on public television, Gary was elected to the Leon County Commission
in 1986. During his dozen years in public office he served twice as Commission Chairman and six years as Chairman
of the Tourist Development Council.
Known for his ability to build consensus, Gary was the only county commissioner in Florida ever to be nominated
for the John F. Kennedy Profiles In Courage Award for his efforts to protect Florida’s water resources. He was twice
named Florida Local Elected Official of the Year by The Florida Jaycees.
After leaving office in 1998, Gary returned to his roots and began hosting the popular CBS television political
program, The Usual Suspects. Today, the show remains a political staple in the state of Florida.
Gary also founded the media and political consulting firm, The Zachary Group. In 2006 Gary became a partner in
the government and media consulting firm, Governance, Inc.
He has directed the campaigns of more than sixty local, state and federal candidates as well as designing media
for government sponsored referendums. Gary also produces award-winning media for corporate clients as well as private
agencies.
Gary plays outfield for the National Amateur Baseball Team, The Tallahassee Bombers and is the former seed spitting
champion at the Jefferson County Watermelon Festival.
Sponsorship opportunities are now available. Contact LaNedra Carroll at
indigocmpr@comcast.net for more information.
Sponsorship Packet (PDF Document)
Sponsorship Packet Inkind (PDF Document)
Past Roastees
- 1998 - Rick Oppenheim
- 1999 - Sheriff Larry Campbell
- 2000 - Mayor Scott Maddox
- 2001 - Charlie Barnes
- 2002 - Scott Dailey
- 2003 - Lee Hinkle
- 2004 - Gene Deckerhoff
- 2005 - Mike Pate
- 2006 - Susie Busch-Transou
- 2007 - Bill Montford
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