Tourist Development Council (TDC) Sports & Special Events Committee meets six times per year, or as needed, to advise and assist staff with marketing, recruiting and hosting sports and special events. The committee will make recommendations as to the sponsorship of special events.
Sports & Special Events Committee Members
- Dan Talbot – Committee Chair, Polk County Public Schools
- Bing Tyus, Polk County Diamond Club
- Bob Donahay, City of Lakeland
- Cindy Collins, RP Funding Center
- Cody McGhee, City of Auburndale
- Dave Dershimer, Cypress Gardens Water Ski Team
- Drew Howard, Florida Southern College
- Drew Watson, Southeastern University
- Gene Engle, Gene Engle REALTOR
- Jason Hargrove, City of Bartow
- Joel Dragan, Florida Youth Soccer Association
- Julie Adams, City of Winter Haven
- Dr. Katherine Loh, Pan American Lacrosse Association and Florida Southern College
- Kevin Michael, USA Water Ski & Wake Sports
- Terrell Griffin, Haines City Parks & Recreation
SSE Meeting Dates
Meetings are generally held on the 3rd Thursday, every other month at 9:00 a.m. unless otherwise noted and travel to various locations around the county.
- January 16, 2025
- March 20, 2025
- May 15, 2025
- July 17, 2025
- September 18, 2025
- November 20, 2025
