We are thrilled to recognize Missy Dugas, our Senior Vice President of Operations, on her recent installation as the 2025 President of the Apartment Association of Greater Orlando (AAGO)! AAGO’s mission to advance and uphold the integrity of the multifamily housing industry through education, advocacy, collaboration, and leadership is one that Missy embodies wholeheartedly in her work.
We are also excited to celebrate Kim Maggard, our Executive Vice President, who was installed for another term as President of The AAGO Foundation. Through their dedication and leadership, both Missy and Kim are making a lasting impact on the Orlando area and the multifamily housing industry.
Congratulations, Missy and Kim!
THE FOUNDING OF THE NAACP
One of the most well-known stories of Black and White unity is the founding of the NAACP. Established in 1909, the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People was co-founded by Black leaders like W.E.B. Du Bois and Ida B. Wells along with White allies like Mary White Ovington and Moorfield Storey to fight racial injustice.
Among its many contributions, the NAACP played a key role in sparking the Civil Rights Movement. In 1955, NAACP member Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat on a Montgomery bus, an act of defiance that ignited the Montgomery bus boycott. This landmark protest not only highlighted systemic racism but also elevated fellow NAACP member, Martin Luther King Jr. to national prominence, cementing his place as a leader in the struggle for equality. The NAACP Legal Defense Fund, made up of Black and White lawyers and scholars, played a pivotal role in litigating Brown v. Board of Education, the landmark 1954 Supreme Court case that declared racial segregation in public schools unconstitutional.
Must answer all questions correctly:
- Who was the White American Lawyer and Civil Rights Leader who served as the president of the NAACP from its founding in 1909 until his death in 1929.
- What modern-day annual awards ceremony honors the outstanding achievements of Black entertainers in film, television, music and literature.
- Which former NAACP Legal Defense Fund member later became a U.S. Supreme Court Justice?
At Royal American, we believe education is a powerful opportunity, and we are proud to support our employees’ families through the Leadership Education Scholarship program.
In 2025, we will award up to two (2) Leadership Education Scholarships, each valued at $2,000 per year for two years, to legal dependents of active, full-time employees. Eligible applicants must be accepted to or currently enrolled in a full-time undergraduate program at an accredited community college or university.
If your dependent meets the eligibility criteria, we encourage you to review the Leadership Education Scholarship policy and submit the Application Form along with their essay to hrdept@royalamerican.com by March 15, 2024.
Managers – Please share this opportunity with your teams and ensure employees have access to the application materials provided below.
