MB Visitor & Convention Authority Letter of 5/20/08MIAMI
BEACH
May 20, 200$
VISITOR AND
CONVENTION
AUTHORITY
Mayor and Commission
City of Miami Beach
1700 Convention Center Drive
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
Dear Mayor and Commission:
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The Miami Beach Visitor and Convention Authority (VCA) would like to thank you for your continued support of
our efforts for FY 2007/2008. To help the VCA conduct business, we kindly request the appointment of a new
board member. We currently have one opening on the board which can consist of either an at-large position or
a hotelier position. Below we have provided a list of possible appointees.
Debbie Castillo: Ms. Castillo is the Regional Vice President for the Loews Miami Beach Hotel. She has
extensive experience in the Miami Beach tourism industry and visitor community. She also serves on the
Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce.
Edward Levinson: Mr. Levinson has been a member of the Florida Bar since 1962 and has practiced real
estate law in Miami Beach for over 20 years. He also served on the Miami Beach Convention Center Advisory
Board from 1974 - 1997 and then again from 2001 - 2007.
Thank youifior your consideration.
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Chair
Cc: Robert Parcher, City Clerk
777 17th Street Suite 402A Miami Beach, Florida 33139 www.miamibeachvca.com Tel: 305-673-7050 Fax: 305-673-7282