An Open Letter from Major Scott “Mack” Macksam, USA Ret. Regarding the Tampa Bay Veterans Art Center

Events, General News

Ladies and Gentleman 

I am Scott Macksam “Mack” United States, Army Retired,  Founder for the First Arts Center in the State of Florida for our Military , Veterans and Families: the Veterans Art Center Tampa Bay 501c3.  For the past year and half I been developing the center concept that will have  various therapy, wellness and educational programs reaching as far away as Frankfurt, Germany.   I personally wanted to do something unique for Tampa Bay that helps to heal the casualties of the long conflict we have been involved and create a legacy for future generations.  The ripple effects of this current conflict will last for decades beyond our generation so the idea is to mobilize our efforts within our own communities .

I am currently securing a property in St Petersburg and once we have completed the final preparations, a grand opening event will be announced. 

I know you all will ask ” Where” and that information will be coming soon.

Representing St. Petersburg College, Cdr Jeff Cavanagh has agreed to be a board member. Jeff is a good friend and comrade from the days when I directed the Officers Training Program at USFSP campus.  I can see St Petersburg College to be our premier college that supports the VACTB and those SPC Veterans in your arts program.

 For all the SPC arts leadership, I request your interest, support and involvement as we move forward. Please stand-by for more information…………..

About Jeff Cavanagh

Jeff Cavanagh spent his freshman year at St. Petersburg Junior College back in the early 70s before enlisting in the United States Navy. Soon after, he attended Jacksonville University on a Navy ROTC scholarship. After college, he was commissioned and became a qualified Surface Warfare Officer spending the next 22 years honing his skills as a ship-handler and expert recruiter before retiring in 1994. Jeff expresses a deep sense of pride in St. Petersburg College due to connections that go back many years. His father, Tom Cavanagh, was a career Air Force fighter pilot and combat veteran who taught Geography and Western Civilization at St. Petersburg Junior College in the 60’s and 70’s.