The District Magazine Vol. 1 Issue 3, Fall 2016 | Page 14

Arlene Marie Vice-President All American Music Productions Arlene was born in Ft. Hood Texas while her father was serving in the 1st Cav. Division. His service then brought her to the state of Florida where she currently resides. She is of Cuban, French and Puerto Rican decent. She graduated at the University of South Florida with a double major in Political Science and International Studies. Arlene went on to accomplish the rank of 3rd degree black belt, won multiple national titles in karate competitions and was an instructor for over eight years. After a total of over 18 years in Karate, she decided that the next step to continue a healthy lifestyle was to live it. She found the National Physique Committee (NPC) and seen they had a Fitness Bikini category… her journey in body building begun. Arlene has national and local titles to her name in the Fitness Bikini and also serves as the Vice President of All American Music Productions. Who is Arlene Marie in three words? Philanthropist, loyal and Innovator What excites you most about life? Sharing my passion for music. Many of our soldiers are coming home injured and disabled and I knew listening to music would be soothing to them. With All American Music Productions, we have a great and simple mission; to provide the music needs for Veterans, first responders, their families and the men and women of our Armed Forces in Florida. We Bring Music to Life! If you were only allowed to have three possessions; what would they be? The bible, a cell phone and my favorite pillow. 14 14