Michael Bath Application PackageBath Michael E
Last Name First Name Middle Initial
7135 Collins Ave. #1732 Miami Beach
Home Address City
Florida 33141
State Zip Code
13057967057(305) 576-5010
HomeWork
mbath@thetaskforce.org
Email Address
13057967057
Cellular
Miami Beach
Business Address
801 Arthur Godfrey Road
City
FL
State
33140
Zip Code
National Gay and Lesbian Taskc
Occupation:Business Name:
Events Director
Please list your preferences in order of ranking [1] first choice [2] second choice, and [3] third choice. Please note
that only three (3) choices will be observed by the City Clerk’s Office. (Regular Boards of City)
Choice 1:
Choice 2:
Choice 3:
LGBTQ Advisory Committee
BOARD AND COMMITTEE
APPLICATION FORM
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questions:
Have you ever resided in one of the City's Historic Districts for at least one year?No
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Professional License
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Pursuant to City Code section 2-22(4) a, b and c: Members of Agencies, Boards, and Committees shall be
affiliated with the city. This requirement shall be fulfilled in the following ways:
YesResident of the City for a minimum of six (6) months:
Demonstrate an ownership interest in a business established in the City for a minimum of six (6) months:No
AFFILIATION WITH THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH
a.
● I am resident of:North Beach
Or
b.
"Ownership Interest" shall mean the ownership of ten percent (10%) or more (including the ownership of 10%
or more of the outstanding capital stock) in a business.
"Business" shall mean any sole proprietorship, sponsorship, corporation, limited liability company, or other
entity or business association.
c.Full-time employee of such a business (for a minimum of six months); and I am based in an office or
other location of the business that is physically located in Miami Beach (for a minimum of six months):Yes
Notwithstanding the requirements set forth herein, the qualified full-time employee of a business must be
approved by a 4/7th vote of the Mayor and City Commission.
NOTE: Members of Agencies, Boards, and Committees shall be required to demonstrate compliance with the
City affiliation requirements of section 2-22 (4) a and b of the Miami Beach City Code by executing an affidavit,
stipulating that they have met either (or both) of said affiliation requirements. The original affidavit shall be filled
with the Office of the City Clerk prior to being sworn in as a member.
Or
No● Have you ever been convicted of a felony:If yes, please explain in detail:
● Do you currently have a violation(s) of City of Miami Beach codes:No If yes, please explain in detail:
● Do you currently owe the City of Miami Beach any money:No If yes, please explain in detail:
● Are you currently serving on any City Boards or Committees:Yes If yes, which board?
LGBTQ Advisory Committee
● Are you presently a registered lobbyist with the City of Miami Beach?No
● I am applying for an appointment because I have special abilities, knowledge and experience. Please list below:
NOTE: IF APPOINTED, YOU WILL BE REQUIRED TO FOLLOW CERTAIN LAWS THAT APPLY TO CITY
BOARD/COMMITTEE MEMBERS. THESE LAWS INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:
o Prohibition from directly or indirectly lobbying city personnel (Miami Beach City Code section 2-459).
o Prohibition from contracting with the city (Miami-Dade County Code section 2-11.1).
o Prohibition from lobbying before board/committee you have served on for period of one year after leaving office
(Miami Beach Code section 2-26)
o Requirement to disclose certain financial interests and gifts (Miami-Dade County Code section 2-11.1).
o Sunshine Law - Florida's Government-in-the-Sunshine Law was enacted in 1967. Today, the Sunshine Law
regarding open government can be found in Chapter 286 of the Florida Statutes. These statutes establish a basic
right of access to most meetings of Boards, Commissions, and other governing bodies of state and local
governmental agencies or authorities.
o Voting conflict - Form 8B is for use by any person serving at the county, city, or other local level of government on
an appointed or elected Board, Council, Commission, Authority, or Committee. It applies equality to members of
advisory and non-advisory bodies who are presented with a voting conflict of interest under Section 112.3143.
Florida Statutes.
● In what organization(s) in the City of Miami Beach do you currently hold membership in?
No Organization Information Submitted.
● List the address of all properties owned or in which you have an interest within the City of Miami Beach:
No Owned Property Information submitted.
If so, which department and title?No● Are you now employed by the City of Miami Beach:
● Pursuant to City Code Section 2-25 (b):
Do you have a parent, spouse, child, brother, or sister who is employed by the City of Miami Beach?No
If "Yes", identify person(s) and department(s):
No relative's information submitted.
BOARD & COMMITTEE FINANCIAL ACKNOWLEDGEMENT STATEMENT
Acknowledgement of fines/suspension for Board/Committee Members for failure to comply with
Miami-Dade County Financial Disclosure Code Section 2-11.1(i)(2)
I understand that no later than July 1, of each year all members of Boards and Committees of the City of Miami
Beach, including those of a purely advisory nature, are required to comply with Miami-Dade County Financial
Disclosure Requirements.
One of the following forms must be filled with the City Clerk of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive,
Miami Beach, Florida, no later than 12:00 noon of July 1, of each year:
1. A "Source of Income Statement;" or
2. A "Statement of Financial Interests (Form 1)¹ ;" or
3. A Copy of your latest Federal Income Tax Return.
Failure to file one of these forms, pursuant to the Miami-Dade County Code, may subject the person to a fine of no
more than $500, 60 days in jail, or both.
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¹ Members of the Planning Board and Board of Adjustment will be notified directly by the State of Florida, pursuant
to F.S. §112.3145(1)(a), to file a Statement of Financial Interests (Form 1) with the Miami-Dade County Supervisor of
Elections by 12:00 noon, July 1. Planning Board and Board of Adjustment members who file their Form 1 with the
County Supervisor of Elections automatically satisfy the County’s financial disclosure requirement as a Miami Beach
City Board/Committee member and need not file an additional form with the Office of the City Clerk. However,
compliance with the County disclosure requirement does not satisfy the State requirement.
DIVERSITY STATISTICS REPORT
The following information is voluntary and has no bearing on your consideration for appointment. It is being asked to
comply with City diversity reporting requirements.
WhiteRace/Ethnic Categories
What is your race?
No details providedOther Description:
Gender:Male
Are you Spanish/Hispanic/ Latino? Mark the "No" box if not Spanish / Hispanic / Latino.No
Physically Challenged:No
I HEREBY ATTEST TO THE ACCURACY AND TRUTHFULNESS OF THE APPLICATION; AND I HAVE
RECEIVED, READ AND WILL ABIDE BY CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE VII, OF THE MIAMI BEACH CITY CODE,
ENTITLED “STANDARDS OF CONDUCT FOR CITY OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES AND AGENCY MEMBERS AND
ALL OTHER APPLICABLE COUNTY AND/OR STATE LAWS AND STATUTES ACCORDINGLY.”
I Michael Bath agreed to the following terms on 2/1/2021 2:46:37 PM
Received in the City Clerk's Office by:
Name of Deputy Clerk Control No. Date
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I have answered all questions fully.
I have uploaded a current resume, photograph, and a copy of any applicable professional license.
I have completed and attached the Board & Committee Financial Acknowledgment Statement.
I have completed and attached the Diversity Statistics Report.
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Michael Bath
Miami Beach, FL | 305.796.7057 | michaelbath17@gmail.com
Overview
Executive Producer of the two largest events for the nation’s oldest LGBTQ organization, including Winter
Party Festival, an annual celebration comprised of over 15 events that generates an estimated 23,000
room nights for Miami and Miami Beach; three decades of experience at the director level producing and
marketing a diverse range of events; exceptional interpersonal skills that allow me to motivate team
members and form strong relationships with clients, volunteers and vendors; adept at overseeing multiple
projects simultaneously in a demanding, deadline-driven atmosphere.
Professional Experience
July 2004 – Present
Events Director, National LGBTQ Task Force, Miami Beach, FL
— Direct planning and production of the organization’s two largest fundraising events, the National
LGBTQ Task Force Gala-Miami and Winter Party Festival, attracting 650 and 10,000 attendees
respectively. Under my leadership, revenue for both events has increased by more than 100%,
grossing more than $2 million annually.
— Develop festival programming schedule of over 15 events designed to achieve fundraising
objectives and deliver memorable experiences for LGBTQ travelers from around the world.
— Manage all logistical aspects of both events, including site inspection, contract negotiations, hotel
blocks, rooming lists, production schedules, space allocation, transportation and food.
— Cultivate and manage relationships with major corporate sponsors, international partners and
individual donors.
— Develop content for all forms of communication, including grant applications and reports, event
programs, eblast copy, media releases, marketing campaigns, sponsorship materials, fact sheets,
website content and speeches. Marketing efforts in 2018 resulted in over 4,000 guests at Winter
Party Festival’s centerpiece event, an increase of 27%.
— Devise organizational structure for two event committees and recruit and manage members of
both committees, growing committee membership by 400% in the past decade.
— Forge partnerships with national and international festivals while promoting Winter Party Festival
at events domestically and in foreign countries including Spain, Brazil and Greece.
— Serve as Task Force spokesperson at various South Florida events to strengthen relationships
with partner organizations while building the Task Force brand in the community.
July 2003 – May 2004
Events Director, GaySouthFlorida, Inc., Fort Lauderdale, FL
— Launched new community business expo attracting 100 exhibitors and over 3,000 attendees in its first
year.
— Planned and coordinated monthly business networking luncheon in Fort Lauderdale. Grew attendance
by 150% and started new luncheons in Palm Beach and Miami-Dade counties.
— Produced various special events, including annual Holiday Cruise and launch party for company's
new magazine.
January 1996 – February 2003
Director, Marketing and Communications, Hughes Hubbard & Reed LLP , New York, NY; Miami, FL
— Launched legal seminar series, consisting of 10 to 15 programs per year. Oversaw all aspects of
alumni receptions and other special events.
— Managed all media relations activities, including writing media releases, pitching articles to trade
and business publications and coaching attorneys on interview protocol.
— Wrote and designed all business development materials, including internal and external
newsletters, advisories, brochures, announcements, directories and annual report.
November 1990 – July 1995
Manager, Industry Relations, Broadcast Music, Inc. (BMI), New York, NY
— Oversaw trade show marketing program, including budgeting, booth design, staff training, pre-
and at-show promotions and lead follow-up system. Represented company at approximately 12 trade
shows per year in various industries, including lodging, restaurants and amusement parks and
attractions.
— Served as Senior Editor for company's promotional magazine. Directed all aspects of content and
design, including writing or editing all articles.
— Managed all public relations activities, including issuing media releases and writing and pitching
articles to the trade and business press, and served as spokesperson to the media.
— Managed relationships with trade associations from over 10 industries.
Community Service
January 2019 – Present
Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau LGBTQ Tourism Advisory Committee, Miami, FL
Inaugural member of a committee to advise Miami-Dade County’s convention and visitors bureau on how
to better attract and serve LGBTQ travelers from around the world.
April 2018 – Present
City of Miami Beach Anti-Bullying Task Force, Miami Beach, FL
Currently serve on newly formed City of Miami Beach committee tasked with advising city commissioners on
how to combat all forms of bullying.
September 2010 – December 2017
City of Miami Beach LGBTQ Advisory Committee, Miami Beach, FL
Served in various roles, including Secretary and Vice Chair, on standing city committee originally designed to
attract tourists and support LGBTQ businesses but expanded to advise city commissioners on the full array of
issues related to the LGBTQ community.
May 1990 – June 2000
Heritage of Pride, New York, NY
Served in multiple roles during a decade volunteering for the organization that produces New York City’s
LGBTQ Pride events: served as Media Director 1994-96, as Writer/Producer of the Annual Thank You
Party and Awards Ceremony 1996-97, and as Producer of The Pride Rally1997-99. Received the
organization’s highest honor, the David Norrie Community Service Award, in 1999.
Education
Bachelor of Science, University of Florida