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published: Friday, July 03, 2009
Meet Melinda Gill, marketing program developer
Name: Melinda Gill
Hometown: Born in Orlando, moved to Cocoa at age 13 and have resided in Clermont since 2000
Occupation: Development of marketing programs to community based groups. Co-founder of "4 All Seasons, Inc.", an upscale children's consignment event that will be held several times a year
Family: Husband, David and daughter, Kylee, age 2 in August, Golden Retrievers, Gracie & Sandy ... and some fish.
Q. What do you enjoy most about South Lake County?
A. I love the small town feeling we have maintained, despite the growth.
Q. If you had to summarize your philosophy of life in one sentence, what would it be?
A. The Purpose of Life is a Life of Purpose.
Q. Name a person or incident you've come across recently that's touched you in some way.
A. Last year, friends gave birth to twin boys 17 weeks early.
Q. Why did this person or incident impress you so much?
A. Witnessing the miracles that take place in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit was a humbling experience. Every time I see Ryan & Colin I think of the prayers that stretched around the world and remember that "with God, all things are possible."
Q. How does your business or occupation contribute to the welfare of the area?
A. "4 All Seasons" understands that parents need an affordable place to stock up on clothes and toys for the holidays, birthdays, special occasions, and for the next season in their children's lives, without skimping on quality. Furthermore, in an effort to ensure that our business helps our local community, a portion of our proceeds will benefit the Boys & Girls Clubs of Lake and Sumter Counties South Lake Unit. Also, the consignors will have an opportunity to donate any items which do not sell to a local non-profit thrift store.
Q. Name one of your greatest accomplishments so far?
A. Currently I am serving on the Steering Committee for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Lake and Sumter Counties South Lake Unit and also on the committee for the City of Clermont 125 Year Celebration. Co-founded "Teddys for Toddlers" and distributed over 15,000 "creature comforts" to children in four-hurricane ravaged states, in conjunction with Backpacks for Kids Foundation. I also serve as the Director of Community Outreach for Purpose Orlando, a city-wide faith based initiative held in 2006.
Q. What's something you've always wanted to do but haven't yet?
A. Camping in the Australian Outback, scuba diving the Great Barrier Reef, then relax at a beachside spa! Cliff-diving is also on my Bucket List.
Q. What advice would you give to someone just venturing out into the business world?
A. Look deep inside yourself, find your true passion and purpose then go for it.
