FLORIDA HOUSE WASHINGTON D C INC
Florida's Embassy on Capitol Hill
Programs and results
What we aim to solve
Since Florida House on Capitol Hill first opened our doors in October of 1973, we have been proud to be a “home away from home” for Floridians in our nation’s capital. Throughout the years, we have welcomed Congressional leaders, students, visitors, and those doing business in the nation's capital to connect, celebrate and champion all things Florida to the world. And also enjoy our warm hospitality with a cold glass of orange juice. As Florida House looks towards our 50th Anniversary, we continue to embrace our unique role as the State Embassy of Florida. Welcoming over 10,000 people a year, the 3300 square-foot building built in 1891, requires updating to meet the needs of 21st-century visitors. This not only includes the physical structure, but using technology in education programs to connect Florida to our nation's capital.
Our programs
What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?
Education and Arts & Culture
Florida House on Capitol Hill connects Floridians to our nation's capital, as well as celebrating and championing the state's arts and culture, education, business and hospitality. Visitors experience new arts and cultural exhibits each year. We share Florida's history with tours of the House. Each year interns from Florida universities spend eight weeks in Washington, completing projects designed for them specific to their major and interests. Interns also serve in Congressional offices, furthering their understanding of the U.S. government. The staff promotes civic education by engaging school groups, highlighting the two branches of government visible from our windows - the legislative and judicial branches. Many events are held at Florida House including a celebration of National Orange Juice Day, Gasparilla, Food Truck Fridays and openings of art and cultural exhibitions.
Where we work
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Goals & Strategy
Learn about the organization's key goals, strategies, capabilities, and progress.
Charting impact
Four powerful questions that require reflection about what really matters - results.
What is the organization aiming to accomplish?
1. To maintain the integrity of the building for future generations.
2. To offer unparalleled hospitality to all that visit Florida House.
3. To be the bridge between Florida and Washington, DC for Floridians, particularly in the areas of education, business, arts and culture and hospitality.
4. To develop and fund an education program, using technology, to bring awareness to Florida's role in shaping our country's democracy.
5. To offer rotating art exhibits at Florida House that promote education, business and hospitality.
What are the organization's key strategies for making this happen?
To continue to develop partnerships and relationships with individuals, organizations and companies that will help us achieve our goals.
What are the organization's capabilities for doing this?
Each year we host multiple events throughout the state and in Washington, D.C. to introduce Florida House to Floridians. We cultivate partnerships with these individuals, corporations and universities to assist us in developing and implementing projects that encourage maintaining the goals and vision for Florida House for future generations, especially in the areas of hospitality, business, arts and culture and education, particularly civic education.
What have they accomplished so far and what's next?
We have accomplished major repairs to Florida House but work remains to be done, particularly exterior drainage issues, painting the house inside and out, securing upper level floor joists, making the structure ADA compliant, installing new lighting, plumbing and technology and updating furnishings. Last year we hosted nine events throughout the state and many more at Florida House in Washington. At least 25 school groups came to the House, learning about two of the three branches of government visible from our windows (judicial and legislative). We also host interns and produce an Intern Seminar Series each summer for college-age students to broaden their understanding of Florida's role in the federal government. Florida House is the site for numerous meetings allowing Florida businesses to expand their reach. We host art exhibits by Florida artists that feature education, hospitality and business using themes like historic orange crate labels, Florida cowboys, the outdoors and state parks. We have also done the initial research for an app that connects Florida's past and future to sites in our nation's capital.
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Operations
The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.
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FLORIDA HOUSE WASHINGTON D C INC
Board of directorsas of 11/28/2022
Ms. Susanne Clemons
Florida House On Capitol Hill
Term: 2021 - 2023
Board leadership practices
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Board orientation and education
Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations? Yes -
CEO oversight
Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? Yes -
Ethics and transparency
Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? Yes -
Board composition
Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? Yes -
Board performance
Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? Yes
Organizational demographics
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Leadership
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Equity strategies
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- We disaggregate data to adjust programming goals to keep pace with changing needs of the communities we support.
- We employ non-traditional ways of gathering feedback on programs and trainings, which may include interviews, roundtables, and external reviews with/by community stakeholders.
- We seek individuals from various race backgrounds for board and executive director/CEO positions within our organization.
- We engage everyone, from the board to staff levels of the organization, in race equity work and ensure that individuals understand their roles in creating culture such that one’s race identity has no influence on how they fare within the organization.