Making Waves Society

make waves instead of riding them

The Florida Aquarium’s Making Waves Society (MWS) is comprised of young professionals from Tampa Bay who share a common passion for conservation and wildlife. Our mission is to immerse MWS members with professional engagement through volunteering, networking and leadership opportunities. We also hold member social events with the Aquarium’s Board of Directors, senior leadership team, and donors, while providing philanthropic support to advance the mission of The Florida Aquarium.

 

Together, we will raise funds and develop friends to ensure the Aquarium continues to thrive for years to come. Help us protect & restore our blue planet.

 

Upcoming Event & Special Days

 

Making Waves Society Monthly Meeting

Wednesday, February 21; 5:30 - 7 PM at The Florida Aquarium

Making Waves Society monthly meeting will feature The Florida Aquarium's Special Events Manager Sue Bliss and Volunteer Services Manager Chelsea Gomez. They will share details about their work and how Making Waves Society members can help support their day to day operations.

Please RSVP to Libby Joyce at ejoyce@flaquarium.org.

Leadership Roundtable Series featuring CEO Julie Henry

Thursday, March 22; 5 - 7 PM

The structure of this event will be slightly different than previous roundtables. Julie will bring us through engaging and interactive exercises to Present on Purpose!

Present on Purpose

Leverage Your Leadership Presence for Maximum Impact

The time has come, all eyes are fixed on you, so you take a deep breath, stand, and then…what happens next? How do you channel your preparation, perspiration, and potential into delivering an outstanding presentation? Whether you are an emerging, experienced, or executive leader, presentation and speaking skills are critical in your career journey.

Now is the time to take a step back and compile a foundation of solid tactics and strategies for this life-long skill that will continue to grow and evolve as you do. You can fully own and leverage each moment in front of an audience – whether planned or impromptu – to drive business results and maximize your impact as a leader.

Outcomes

• Strengthen presentation skills by properly preparing each presentation for the audience

• Channel your nerves and manage anxiety to appear calm, poised and confident

• Learn how speaking skills enhance your individual, authentic, leadership presence

 

About Julie Henry

Julie Henry is Founder and President of Finish Line Leadership, a company dedicated to helping leaders maximize their impact through strategic leadership and communication. She is passionate about teaching people how to deliver presentations that are targeted, impactful, and achieve business-driven results…and thereby rid the world of unfocused, unprepared or ‘update’ presentations that waste precious time and money.

Julie is a Professional Member of the National Speakers Association and holds an MA in Communication from the University of South Florida. She was chosen as a Rotary Ambassadorial Scholar to New Zealand and a Toyota TogetherGreen Fellow of the National Audubon Society. 

She brings more than 20 years of professional experience with corporate, nonprofit, government and community organizations around the world including Zenith Insurance Company, the Associated Builders and Contractors, Busch Gardens, Seattle Aquarium, and Disney.

Space is limited. Please RSVP to Libby Joyce (ejoyce@flaquarium.org).

 

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Making Waves Social Membership: $150

Invitations for you and a guest to attend exclusive events and volunteer opportunities (at least six annually)

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Making Waves Membership: $250

Annual Membership for a party of two with unlimited Aquarium admission along with all benefits afforded to annual membership holders.

  • Invitations for you to attend exclusive events and volunteer opportunities (typically six annual annually).

  • Discounted tickets for all Aquarium events.

  • Invitation to joint Aquarist Circle and Making Waves Society mixers.

  • Opportunity to serve on a the The Making Waves Society’s planning committee with like-minded individuals, where you will learn important leadership skills and work closely with the Aquarium’s leadership team.

  • Opportunity to pay in (four) monthly installments.

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Upgrade your Annual Membership: $300

Annual Membership for a Party of four with unlimited Aquarium admission (along with all benefits afforded to Aquarium Annual Membership).

  • All other benefits listed above

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Corporate Social Membership: $600

  • Designates four employees as members of the Making Waves Society.
  • Invitations for each employee to attend exclusive Making Waves events and volunteer opportunities (at least six annually).
  • Opportunity to serve on the Making Waves Society’s planning committee. 
  • Does NOT include Aquarium membership
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