As managing director and market executive with Merrill Lynch Global Wealth and Investment Management, Anthony Bland leads six wealth management offices in Florida’s Broward and Dade counties. Committed to serving his community outside of work, Anthony Bland formerly sat on the board of directors for the Museum of Discovery and Science (MODS) in Fort Lauderdale.
MODS features a new program just for adults called Discovery after Dark. A quarterly series of science-focused nights out for people who are 21 or older, Discovery after Dark allows participants to mingle with other science-lovers while enjoying delicious food and adult beverages.
The museum’s inaugural event, Science of Beer, was held on November 8. The next event, slated for January 24, 2019, is Design Zone, which investigates the design involved in the arts, extreme sports, and entertainment industries. Other upcoming Discovery after Dark programs include Kaboom - Explosive Science (April 25) and Hall of Heroes (July 18). All of the adults-only evening events are held from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friends of MODS members are eligible to attend one Discovery after Dark session for free.
Anthony Bland is the managing director and market executive for Merrill Lynch in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. In this position, he oversees all activities for the Greater Fort Lauderdale Market, which includes the management of 210 financial advisors and client associates. Anthony Bland additionally serves on the board at the Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital Foundation and the Museum of Discovery and Science.
The Joe DiMaggio American Icon Award is presented annually by the Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital to individuals who best embody the high standards represented by both the hospital and its namesake. Past award winners have ranged from political leaders such as former United States President Bill Clinton to legendary athletes, including Earvin “Magic” Johnson. Other recent winners include NBA executive Pat Riley, Grammy Award winner Gloria Estefan, and New York Yankee great Derek Jeter.
The Joe DiMaggio American Icon Award is given at the start of each calendar year at a special ceremony. The proceeds support ongoing services and programs at the hospital. To learn more about the award program or to sign up as a volunteer at the ceremony, please contact Craig Cohen at 954-265-3454 or visit www.jdch.com.
