{"id":206231,"date":"2026-03-26T01:14:09","date_gmt":"2026-03-26T01:14:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/206231\/"},"modified":"2026-03-26T01:14:09","modified_gmt":"2026-03-26T01:14:09","slug":"luncheon-honors-police-chief-rotary-club-of-apopka","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/206231\/","title":{"rendered":"Luncheon honors police chief, Rotary Club of Apopka"},"content":{"rendered":"

Apopka\u00a0Police Chief\u00a0Lovetta Quinn-Henry<\/a>\u00a0was\u00a0this year\u2019s honoree at the Apopka Golden Eagle Luncheon, a yearly event that brings together business, civic and community leaders in support of youth development through scouting.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The Central Florida Council, Scouting America organized the\u00a0Tuesday\u00a0luncheon at Highland Manor, where\u00a0Kitrina Henderson of Lake Apopka Natural Gas District\u00a0served as\u00a0chair.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cAs sponsors, we\u2019re proud to support opportunities that help our youth build leadership skills, confidence, and a commitment to service,\u201d\u00a0Lake Apopka Natural Gas District said\u00a0in\u00a0a\u00a0Facebook post<\/a>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

As the\u00a0city\u2019s\u00a016th police chief, Quinn-Henry has more than 30 years of experience in public safety and law enforcement leadership.\u00a0Since\u00a0becoming\u00a0chief\u00a0in November,\u00a0she\u00a0has put an emphasis on\u00a0strengthening public trust, supporting\u00a0community partnerships,\u00a0and\u00a0upholding\u00a0officer\u00a0wellness and leadership development.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Golden Eagle recognition from the Central Florida Council, Scouting America is a meaningful honor that reflects my commitment to supporting youth and strengthening our community through mentorship and leadership,\u201d Quinn-Henry said in a Wednesday email to The Apopka Chief. \u201cI believe building trust and guiding young people is just as important as traditional law enforcement. Supporting youth programs helps develop character, life skills, and positive relationships that benefit our entire community.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n

The\u00a0event also included recognition for the\u00a0Rotary Club of Apopka, which\u00a0was the corporate honoree after serving\u00a0the community for\u00a0almost 100 years.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

The\u00a0Rotary Club of Apopka\u00a0has supported\u00a0youth programs\u00a0such as Little League,\u00a0scholarships\u00a0and community events, and\u00a0engaged\u00a0in clean water programs and the global fight to eradicate polio.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cToday, Rotary continues to invest in the Apopka community through events such as the Apopka Fair and Fall Family Festival, along with service projects that bring residents together and celebrate community pride,\u201d Central Florida Council, Scouting America posted on its Facebook page.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

The Golden Eagle Luncheon\u00a0emphasizes the significance of investing in youth and honors people and organizations\u00a0that promote\u00a0leadership,\u00a0service\u00a0and character.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

Proceeds from the\u00a0luncheon\u00a0directly support local Scouting programs, helping ensure that more youth in the Apopka area have access to experiences that build confidence,\u00a0leadership\u00a0skills\u00a0and\u00a0resilience.\u00a0<\/p>\n

As a youth development organization,\u00a0the Central Florida of Scouting America\u00a0equips young people with the skills they need to succeed through hands-on experiences, outdoor\u00a0adventure\u00a0and mentorship.\u00a0Last year, the organization served more than 13,000 youth supported by more than 4,000 adult volunteers across seven regions.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

\"\" <\/p>\n

Teresa Sargeant has been with The Apopka Chief for over 10 years.<\/p>\n

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