Busey Wealth Management has been announced as title sponsor for Florida SouthWestern State College Foundation’s Mina Edison Society’s Focus on Excellence Scholarship and Award Luncheon, which will honor Luminary Award recipient Susan Kyle.
Mina Edison Society provides scholarships for academic excellence at Florida SouthWestern (FSW) State College. The luncheon event from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 30 at The Forest Country Club in Fort Myers will feature networking, a student expo, awards, as well as a keynote address by Dr. Eileen DeLuca, FSW provost and vice president of student affairs.
“It has been our goal to give back to our communities, particularly to organizations that advocate for higher education,” said Charles Idelson, Florida Regional President for Busey Wealth Management. “With the Mina Edison Society’s dedication to providing scholarships and honoring community luminaries, it was a natural fit for our support.”
Susan Kyle, a well-known philanthropist, community leader and advocate for quality education, will be recognized at the luncheon with the annual Mina Edison Society’s signature Luminary Award in honor of namesake Mina Edison, a philanthropist, activist and self-titled “home executive” who was a firm believer in education. Mina was the business force behind her husband, inventor Thomas A. Edison, while raising three of his children and three of their own. The Luminary Award honors an individual or organization who has attained eminence in their field and who encourages and motivates others to do the highest good.
Limited tickets to the event are still available. For information, call 239-489-9210.
About Mina Edison Society
Mina Edison Society is a network of influential professionals providing leadership, mentoring and scholarships to students of Florida SouthWestern State College. Founded in 2007, the Mina Edison Society continues today, demonstrating the philanthropic and entrepreneurial values of Fort Myers’ matriarch, Mina Edison. For more information visit foundation.fsw.edu/mina-edison-society/ or call 239-489-9210.
About Florida SouthWestern State College Foundation
The Florida SouthWestern State College Foundation’s mission is to support the academic vision and priorities of FSW State College by underwriting student success, securing fundraising and honoring donor intent. The Foundation provides close to $2 million in student scholarships and program support to benefit the over 22,000 students FSW serves annually. The Foundation provides support for academic programs, new technology for classrooms and new or improved facilities. For more information, visit foundation.fsw.edu.
