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Governor Rick Scott and Volunteer Florida Present Champion of Service Award

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During a meeting of the Florida Cabinet today, Governor Rick Scott and Volunteer Florida CEO Chester Spellman awarded D.J. Brickler III, M.D. with the Volunteer Florida Champion of Service Award, Florida’s official statewide volunteer recognition for individuals and organizations.

Governor Scott said, “It is an honor to recognize Dr. Brickler for his extraordinary work in the Tallahassee community and for his most recent project, the Air Force Red Tail Project Exhibit. It’s great to see Floridians have a passion for helping others and investing their time in the education of students.” 

Volunteer Florida Chief Executive Officer Chester Spellman said, “Dr. Brickler has deep roots in the Tallahassee community as a beloved physician, community servant, and volunteer advocate. Today we are especially proud to honor him for his work in creating a tribute to the Tuskegee Airmen, a tribute which has been shared with over 900 students from 11 Leon County schools in conjunction with Black History Month.”

About the Champion of Service: D.J. Brickler III, M.D.
D.J. Brickler III, M.D., is the creator of the Commemorative Air Force Red Tail Project Exhibit. The exhibit is a tribute to the Tuskegee Airmen, or “Red Tails.” The Tuskegee Airmen were America’s first black military pilots who carried out thousands of missions in Europe during WWII. The exhibit was established in 2014 in conjunction with Black History Month and has become an annual event with over 900 students from 11 Leon County schools in attendance.  Dr. Brickler, a Tallahassee native, has served as Chairman and Vice-Chairman of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology and as Chief of Medical Staff at Tallahassee Memorial Hospital.  Dr. Brickler served as Honorary Chairman for the March of Dimes Program from 1998 to 2003 and was awarded The March of Dimes Mission Possible Award in 2003. He also served as a Board Member for the United Way of the Big Bend and as a Director on the Tallahassee Community College Foundation Board. Dr. Brickler has left an indelible mark on Tallahassee by being a faithful steward of public service, striving to build a better community and advocating for children in the community. 

Gov. Scott and Volunteer Florida Present Champion of Service Award at Florida Cabinet Meeting

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During a meeting of the Florida Cabinet today, Governor Rick Scott and Volunteer Florida CEO Chester Spellman awarded Daniel Clein with the Volunteer Florida Champion of Service Award, Florida’s official statewide volunteer recognition.
Governor Scott said, “I’m proud to recognize Daniel Clein with the Champion of Service Award for his continued leadership and community service. His hours helping children and families in his community has impacted countless lives. I’d like to thank Daniel for his dedication to helping others.”
Volunteer Florida Chief Executive Officer Chester Spellman said, “We are grateful for the impact Daniel has had on the children and families being served at the Joe DiMaggio’s Children’s Hospital and the surrounding area. Volunteer Florida applauds Daniel for his civic engagement and celebrates his continued efforts to improve the lives of children and families in his community through service.” 
About the Champion of Service: Daniel Clein
Daniel Clein is a 17 year-old high school student in Wellington, Florida. He is the founder of Bricks Busting Boredom, a non-profit that collects new or gently used Legos to donate to children’s hospitals in the Palm Beach County area. Daniel has collected over 500 pounds of Legos over the past year through community support and social media outreach that serve more than 400 children.
Volunteer Florida is the Governor’s lead agency for volunteerism and national service in Florida, administering more than $32 million in federal, state, and local funding to deliver high-impact national service and volunteer programs in Florida. Volunteer Florida promotes and encourages volunteerism to meet critical needs across the state.
Volunteer Florida also serves as Florida’s lead agency for volunteers and donations before, during, and after disasters. For more information, visit: www.volunteerflorida.org.