Background
York, Vermelle Cardwell was born on January 30, 1925 in Evergreen, Alabama, United States. Daughter of Frederick Lofton and Emmie Mildred (Pitts) Cardwell.
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Vermelle Cardwell York
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Vermelle Cardwell York, American real estate broker and developer. Recipient President's Medallion, University Florida, 1980; named Woman of Distinction, Santa Fe Community College, Gainesville, Florida, 1988, Vam York Theatre at Gainesville Community Playhouse 05 dedicated in her honor; named one of Women Who Make a Difference, Girl Scouts American, 2005.
Education
Bachelor of Science, Auburn University, Alabama, 1946.
Career
President, Tralisa Corporation, Gainesville, Florida, 1966-1987; secretary, treasurer, Tralisa Corporation, Gainesville, Florida, 1988-1994; secretary, treasurer, Caret Corporation, Gainesville, Florida, 1979-1986; president, Caret Corporation, Gainesville, Florida, since 1987.
Achievements
Membership
Member development committee Harn Museum, Gainesville, 1990-1996, Hospice House, Gainesville, 1992-1996. Co-chair March of Dimes, Gainesville, 1995, Red Ribbon Campaign, 1989, 90. Board directors Keep Alachua County Beautiful, Phillips Center Performing Arts University Florida.
Board Gainesville Community Foundation. Member Gainesville Builders Association (board directors since 1997), The Heritage Club (member ambassador committee 1991-1996), Philanthropic Educational Organization (P.E.O.) (president 1989-1990), Surfside N. Club, (director 1988-1991), Gainesville Women's Forum (membership chair 1994-1996), Altrusa, Rotary, Daughters of the American Revolution, Phi Kappa Phi.
Interests
Connections
Married E. Travis York, Junior, December 26, 1946. Children: Lisa, Travis.
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Born
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Nationality
American
Education
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1946
Awards
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Recipient President's Medallion, University Florida, 1980. Named Woman of Distinction, Santa Fe Community College, Gainesville, Florida, 1988, Vam York Theatre at Gainesville Community Playhouse 05 dedicated in her honor. Named one of Women Who Make a Difference, Girl Scouts American, 2005.Recipient President's Medallion, University Florida, 1980. Named Woman of Distinction, Santa Fe Community College, Gainesville, Florida, 1988, Vam York Theatre at Gainesville Community Playhouse 05 dedicated in her honor. Named one of Women Who Make a Difference, Girl Scouts American, 2005.