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MEET HEATHER MORAITIS, OUR NEW SYMPHONY OF THE AMERICAS
DISTRICT 1 COMMISSIONER CELEBRATES 30th SEASON IN OUR CITY

Heather Moraitis was born in Symphony of the Americas is
Fort Lauderdale and graduated thrilled to be celebrating its
from the University of Florida 30th Season in our community
with a Master’s degree in this year. Honoring the
Education. She returned to Fort milestone, a series of terrific events are planned in
Lauderdale to raise her family addition to marvelous performances, under the baton of
with her husband George upon Maestro James Brooks-Bruzzese. Concerts are given
completion of his service in the monthly through April 2018 in the Amaturo Theater at the
United States Navy. Heather Broward Center for the Performing Arts.
worked for the Navy in Italy A strong arm of the orchestra is the Symphony Society,
overseeing two child founded in 2003. It provides great support through
development centers.
volunteerism and fund raising. The luncheon meetings are
After returning to Fort Lauderdale, she was an education held at Coral Ridge Yacht Club, traditionally the third
consultant for Jack and Jill Children’s Center helping Thursday of each month, 11:30 AM. Special programs
relocate the center to the current location on Broward Blvd. are presented (ranging from fashion shows, skin care,
She taught elementary school at Westminster Academy flower arranging, musical performances and more) at each
before serving as their Director of Development. meeting. All those interested in supporting the Symphony
are invited to attend—you will be warmly welcomed. To
Heather has been active in the community. She was the
make a reservation, contact Judy Marini at 954-644-9049
president of the Junior League of Greater Fort Lauderdale
where she worked collaboratively to launch the Fort or email judymarini@aol.com.
Lauderdale Independence Training & Education (FLITE) Concerts in 2018 will feature Jazz (January 9), Broadway
Center for youth aging out of foster care. During her time and Opera (February 18), Ballet (March 13), and
in the Junior League, she also led a team to write a renowned pianist Conrad Tao (April 10). Also, Serenades
nutrition program for 2nd grade students, which was @ Sunset performances are held at Pier 66.
implemented in Broward County Public Schools.
Heather received the Governor’s Points of Light Award
and the Florida Department of Education Commissioner’s
Business Recognition Award for her service to the
community. She participated in Leadership Broward,
Lifeworks Leadership, Women in Leadership and Greater
Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce Leadership Fort
Lauderdale, and is a member of the Greater Fort
Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce, Navy League Fort
Lauderdale Council and prior member of the City of Fort
Lauderdale Marine Advisory Board.
Special events planned are Festival of Pearls (January 27),
She currently serves on the board of the Coral Ridge Isles
Homeowner’s Association. Since 2008, Heather has Holland America Cruise Ship Luncheon (February 24),
volunteered for the YMCA of South Florida. She is 30th Anniversary Gala Celebration at the Ritz Carlton
currently working for the YMCA as the Director of Capital (April 7), and Kentucky Derby Party (May 5).
Development. A monthly newsletter is available to update you on the
happenings of the Symphony and Society. For more
Heather ran unopposed for the District 1 Commissioner
position and will be sworn in as our new District 1 information contact SOTA at 954-335-7002 or
Commissioner soon after the Municipal General Election www.sota.org.
on Tuesday, March 13, 2018. Congratulations, Heather!

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