Fundraising for Meals of Hope, Golden Paws and Naples Historical Society through events held at Jett Thompson HOME

The League Club President 2016-2017, Vice President, VP & VP Elect Development, Social Media Chair 2012

Naples Garden Club House & Garden Tour Raffle Co-Chair, PR Chair

Naples Art Association 60th Anniversary Gala Committee 2014

TLC Current or Past Board Positions: President, VP Development, VP-Elect Development, Interest Groups
TLC Current or Past Committees: Bylaws, CIC, Circle of Friends, Communications, Development, Events, Fundraising, Future Planning, Interest Groups

Ambassador–Pelican Isle Yacht Club
Women’s Club Board of Pelican Isle Yacht Club–Former Recording Secretary
Delta Pi Delta (Alpha Chi Omega Alumnae)–Former President
Naples Garden Club–Former Board Member

TLC Current or Past Board Positions: Bylaws, Interest Groups
TLC Current or Past Committees: Events, Interest Groups, Nominating

. I was a former elementary schoolteacher and Development Director of The Wilderness Center where I conceived the annual event, “Earthly Delights”, a tribute dinner and auction honoring a corporate/community leader who supported the Center’s mission and the benefit auction which raised hundreds of thousands of dollars during my tenure there.
I was very active in the community doing volunteer work where I enjoyed the ensuing friendship and affection from my peers in my participation in many organizations. I believe that the many kind and generous people/peers I meet in my volunteer duties is the norm. I have spent a lifetime of commitment to the arts and social services in Canton, Ohio and Naples, Florida..
While living in Canton, Ohio, I served as president and as a volunteer board member who donated countless hours to the causes and organizations I still love. I was a participating member of civic and cultural organizations such as Canton Museum of Art, a member of the Board of Fine Arts Associates and chairman of Christkindl Mkt, now a treasured holiday tradition of 45 years, which features artists exhibiting their handcrafted fine arts and fine crafts, proceeds benefiting The Canton Art Institute, president of the Women’s Committee Canton Symphony, chairman of the Canton Youth Symphony and member of the board of the Canton Symphony, Canton Garden Club, Area Chairman IV Blossom Music Center (summer home of the Cleveland Orchestra), President of the Canton Ballet, officer and member of the Board of the Mercy Service League, member of the Board of the Massillon Museum, Information and Referral Services (I & R) Specialist for the United Way of Greater Stark County, and committee chairman and member of the Board of The Junior League. As a member of their community outreach committee I was instrumental in bringing to their attention Tel-Med, a public medical information service by phone. It received board approval and community approval. Anyone could call a number, ask about a disease, listen to a taped reply provided jointly by the Stark County Medical Society and United Way. The news of its success spread throughout the country and others followed. I also performed numerous fund raising duties for many non-profit organizations in Canton, Ohio.
After my arrival to Naples, I joined the League Club of Naples in 1999. I was chairman of The League Club’s 2001 Fashion Show event featuring Marissa’s Italian luxury fashion designs and special guest of honor, the Italian Consulate General in Miami, United States. I became a member of the National Society of the Daughters of The American Revolution, Big Cypress – NSDAR which tied in with my love of genealogy. My interest in genealogy is widely known as I offered my research services to create a family tree for bidders at many charity auctions such as Ronald McDonald House of Chicago, also out of state churches, schools, hospitals as well as to family and friends. For the past sixteen years, I have managed memorials on Find A Grave, a free resource website for family members and genealogists searching the final resting places of friends and family members and people of note. I have served the community as a member of Naples Community Hospital Ball Committee honoring the physicians, member of Youth Haven’s fundraising committee and was involved with one of Youth Haven’s initial fundraising events, the Youth Haven Wine Auction, which was transformed to Naples Winter Wine Festival, Catholic Community League’s The Emerald Ball, and Naples Garden Club.

TLC Current or Past Board Positions: VP Development, VP-Elect Development, Events, Future Planning, Interest Groups, Nominating
TLC Current or Past Committees: Development, Events, Fundraising, Future Planning, Interest Groups, Nominating

Baker Park organizational committee
Naples Players Board
Design Chair for Marjorie Montgomery Ward Showhouse Milwaukee
Cars on Oak Street committee Chicago
Social Committee Moorings CC
Harbor Springs Historical Society Committee Home tour

TLC Current or Past Committees: Circle of Friends, Events, Fundraising, Interest Groups

Ms. Dileo has received many awards and recognition for her work in the Community: Urban League’s Award of Merit, the NAACP’s Freedom Award , Mathews Dickey Meritorious Community Service Award, St Louis University Martin Luther King Civic Award, UMSL’s 2014 Community Builders Network’s Banking Award the Human Development Corporation’s Community Service Signal Award, the Argus Distinguished Citizen’s Award and the Salute to Women in Leadership Award. She was recognized as a YWCA Women’s Leader of Distinction. The St. Charles Business magazine honored her with the Dove Award for Career/Business Achievement, and the Mayor of St. Louis declared June 26, 2007 Melanie DiLeo Day in the City of St. Louis in honor of her dedication to Heat Up St. Louis and other organizations in the community that she serves with great passion.

Ms. DiLeo was a member of the Gateway Center for Giving and Social Venture Partnership and RISE Oversight Committee and St. Louis Graduates Founding Committee and Big Brothers and Big Sisters on the Executive Committee and United Way.

She is currently on the board of several organizations including Heat Up St. Louis (Board Chair), Urban League and past board member of Great Rivers Greenway

Alliance for Period Supplies of SWFL
Director; Board Secretary
The League Club, Naples, FL
VP Community; VP-Elect Community
Winnetka Caucus Council, Winnetka, IL
100 Year old institution is community’s liaison to Winnetka’s four governmental Boards
Executive Committee; Chair, Library Committee; Chair, Village Candidates Committee; Member, Village Candidates Committee
School District 36 Board of Education, Winnetka, IL
Elected to two 4-year terms. Led strategic, financial and policy aspects of a Progressive Education for school district with 2000+ K through 8 students.
Board Vice President; Board Secretary; Board Representative to the Planning Advisory Committee; Chair Strategic Planning Committee; Board Representative to the
Public Schools Foundation; Chair of the Communications Committee; Teacher Contract Negotiations Committee; Nominating Committee; School Facilities Advisory
Committee; Hiring Practices Subcommittee; Financial Advisory Committee; Finance Communications Committee
Christ Church, Winnetka, IL
Search Committee; Sunday School Teacher; Introduced Catechesis methodology and facility design; Managed and trained teachers; Rummage Department Co-Chair
New Trier Swim Club Board of Directors, Northfield, IL
Nationally recognized swim club with 400 members, holding a gold medal in excellence from USA Swimming.
Past President; President; Chair Head Coach Search Committee; Strategic growth: doubled membership; Restructured Club policies and procedures; President Elect;

TLC Current or Past Board Positions: VP Community, VP-Elect Community, Community Liaison
TLC Current or Past Committees: CIC, Done- In- A- Day, Interest Groups

Board member The Naples Players
Board member SW alliance for Period Sipplies
Condominium Board member
Board member Meta House …Milwauker, Wi
Board member St Rose Youth & Family Ctr..Mke
Board member Columbia St Mary’s Hospital..Mke
Sustainer Jr League of Mke

TLC Current or Past Board Positions: Nominating
TLC Current or Past Committees: CIC, Circle of Friends, Nominating

Greater Naples Leadership, Naples Garden Club, Meals of Hope, Alliance for Period Supplies of SWFL

TLC Current or Past Board Positions: VP Communications, VP-Elect Communications, VP Education, Endowment Chair, Future Planning
TLC Current or Past Committees: CIC, Communications, Development, Future Planning, Interest Groups, Nominating
TLC Committees/Positions Interested in serving on: Area Meetings, Interest Groups

Past docent for Naples Historical Society

TLC Current or Past Board Positions: VP Fundraising, Nominating
TLC Current or Past Committees: Events, Fundraising
TLC Committees/Positions Interested in serving on: Area Meetings, Fundraiser, Interest Groups

Champions for Learning, mentor; Greater Naples Leadership; Fun Time Early Childhood Academy, Board member

TLC Current or Past Board Positions: Treasurer
TLC Current or Past Committees: CIC

Shelter for Abused Women & Children
Friends of Art/Artis
Community Foundation of Collier County
Greater Naples Leadership
The Haven (domestic violence – Va)
Boys & Girls Club (VA)
Numerous civic positions in healthcare administration

TLC Current or Past Board Positions: VP Fundraising, VP-Elect Fundraising
TLC Current or Past Committees: Development, Events, Fundraising
TLC Committees/Positions Interested in serving on: Area Meetings, Events