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May, 2013 – Leadership PBC Celebrates Graduation and Awards 9 Scholarships

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May, 2013 – Leadership PBC Celebrates Graduation and Awards 9 Scholarships

LEADERSHIP PALM BEACH COUNTY Celebrates Graduation for Youth Leadership Program, Awards NINE Scholarships

46 high school juniors look back on a unique county-wide leadership immersion   

WEST PALM BEACH FL, May 21, 2013 – (LPBC) recently honored student graduates of its and awarded college scholarships to nine program participants who reflected on leadership and their own career focus in outstanding essays. The graduation celebration was held on May 15 at the Airport Hilton in West Palm Beach. More than 150 guests enjoyed remarks by program chair Eric Hopkins as well as a key-note address by Ed Chase.

Eric Hopkins, Youth Leadership Committee Chair, 2013 Youth Leadership Scholarship Recipients from top left: Matthew Shultz of Glades Day School, Keli Hodges of Alexander W. Dreyoos School of the Arts, Daron Imgram of Glades Central Community High School, Lizabeth Lohmann of Glades Day School, Jennifer McCrate of Jupiter Community High, Mariah Morgenstern of Boca Raton Community High School, Anabel Gonzalez of John I. Leonard Community High School, Shelby McCleary of Palm Beach Central High School, and Paola Correia of Suncoast Community High School.

The 2013 Youth Leadership Class was composed of forty-six high school juniors representing twenty-three different schools throughout Palm BeachCounty. Selected by school principals and guidance counselors, Youth Leadership class members are immersed in a nine-month curriculum that gives students unparalleled access to county industries, leaders, and experiences. This year, on-site session days brought students into the studios of Channel 25, the kitchen of the Breaker’s Hotel, down into the Kennedy Bunker and aboard airboats in Grassy Waters Preserve. These talented young leaders honed skills in public speaking, interviewing, and resume-writing.

LPBC’s Youth Leadership program is coordinated by volunteer alumni of the organization’s adult leadership program and has graduated over 575 students. The next class begins in September 2013. Incoming high school juniors interested in participating should speak with their principal or guidance counselor. For more information about the Leadership Palm Beach County’s Youth Leadership Program or to make a tax-deductible contribution to support the scholarship fund, contact LPBC Executive Director, Christina D’Elosua at 561-833-4321, or visit LeadershipPBC.org.

Youth Leadership Graduates

 About  LEADERSHIP PALM BEACH COUNTY  

Leadership Palm Beach County, Inc., is an educational 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization designed to foster awareness of community issues and promote efficient communication and cooperative relationships between existing and emerging community leaders. LPBC’s stated mission is to educate and unite leaders to build a better community.  Initiated in 1983 through a collaborative effort of the local Chambers of Commerce, LPBC has prepared more than 1,000 graduates for enhanced community leadership roles.

June, 2013 – Taste 2013

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TASTE 2013 featuring Chocolate Lovers Festival, sponsored by Royal Palm Auto Mall, returns to the Fairgrounds June 6, 2013

The Central Palm Beach County Chamber will hold their 16th annual Taste 2013 featuring Chocolate Lovers Festival on Thursday, June 6,2013 at The South Florida Fairgrounds.

The Central Palm Beach County Chamber of Commerce will hold the 16th annual TASTE 2013 featuring Chocolate Lovers Festival, sponsored by the Royal Palm Auto Mall, on Thursday, June 6th at the South Florida Fairgrounds in the Expo Center East located at 9067 Southern Blvd in West Palm Beach. Over 2000 food and chocolate lovers are expected to attend and enjoy tasty food, wine, and craft beer samples offered by our area restaurants and caterers. This annual event is guaranteed to please your palate and satisfy your appetite while you enjoy music and a business expo with over 60 exhibitors.

The chocolate lover in you will enjoy the many delectable chocolate samplings and have the opportunity to vote on your favorite chocolate treat at the event. The winner will receive the coveted People’s Choice Trophy of the “Most Scrumptious Chocolate Dessert”.

Produced by the Central Palm Beach County Chamber of Commerce and presented by Royal Palm Auto Mall, this highly popular food tasting and business expo is open to the public from 4:30 to 8:00pm. Admission is $20 per person.  Children 5 and under are free. Purchase advance tickets on-line today for only $15 and save $5 per ticket!

Additional sponsors include:  All Star Plumbing, Florida Public Utilities, Humana, Family Dentist of Palm Beach, Di Salvo’s Trattoria, Armand Professional Services, Two Men & A Truck, Above & Beyond Parties, Sam’s Club, and Due South Brewing Co.

Community partners include The Palm Beach Post, Localdines.com, Around Wellington, The Town-Crier, WEI Network, 94.3 Real Radio, Kool 105.5,  1290 WJNO, WILD 95.5 and South Florida Fair and Palm Beach County Expositions. For further information, call 561-790-6200 or visit www.taste2013.net

May, 2013 – Memorial Day Ceremony

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MEMORIAL DAY CEREMONY

The City of Lake Worth’s Public Service’s Grounds Department along with the American Legion, Vogel-Lee Post 47, Auxiliary SAL and the Boys Scout Troop 204 will be honoring our veterans at the Annual Memorial Day Ceremony on Monday May 27, 2013 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., at the Lake Worth Pinecrest Cemetery located at 1724 12th Ave. South, Lake Worth.

Everyone is invited to attend this free ceremony to honor our veterans.

For more information on this please feel free to call the Public Service Administration Office at 561-586-1720.

May, 2013 – Annual FL Green, Energy and Climate Conference

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Annual Florida Green, Energy & Climate Conference/Expo

“100 Cities Summit” Celebrate Milestone

April 23, 2013 (Loxahatchee, Fla.)  Celebrating its fifth year, the Florida Green, Energy & Climate Conference/ 100 Cities Summit is scheduled for Wednesday and Thursday, May 22nd and 23rd at the Palm Beach County Convention Center Beach.  The Conference is coordinated by the Central Palm Beach County Chamber of Commerce in collaboration with Palm Beach County and the United State Green Building Council.   Attended by municipal, county  and school district  sustainability leaders from throughout the state, attendees  enjoy two days of intensive general sessions and panel discussions by experts in the field of sustainability.

Patrick J. Sheehan, Director of Florida’s Office of Energy , will be speaking on ways Florida is moving forward in its collective efforts to develop a meaningful energy policy for the state. He will be accompanied by legislative panel, including Senators Joseph Abruzzo and Jeff Clemens and Representatives  Lori Berman and Mark Pafford  who will provide an update on the 2013 legislative session in Tallahassee.  Other featured speakers include  the Mayor of Palm Beach County, Steven L. Abrams, Julio Fuentes, President of the Florida State Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, Jennifer Dunham of Florida Opportunity Fund,  Kim Delaney, Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council and Raphael  Clemente, Executive Director of the Downtown Development Authority.  

Among the many subjects featured this year at the conference is Balanced Energy.    Gordon Lambert, Executive Advisor on Sustainability and Innovation for SUNCOR  Energy, Canada,  will join a dynamic group of experts in their fields  who will highlight a portfolio of fuels that collectively promote fuel diversity and provide price stability for Florida families and business in an environmentally sensible manner.  The challenges of Florida’s regulatory environment will be discussed and alternatives to conventional practices explored by a panel of industry experts. Florida cities, including Wellington, Delray Beach, West Palm Beach, Fellsmere and Brooksville will discuss their successful public/private partnerships which have provided environmentally sound solutions and economic sustainability for their cities.  The importance of promoting Florida’s assets and attracting investors to the state is also be on the agenda.  Robin Safley, Director of the Florida Department of Agriculture’s  Division of Food, Nutrition & Wellness leads a panel of experts from the health industry, farming, schools and government on raising a healthy generation of students. The economic impact of climate change will also be discussed by two of the county’s leaders on the subject.

A complete line up of the 2013 program and speakers can be seen and Conference All-Access passes purchased at: www.floridagreenconference.com.     The Conference Expo and parking is free to the public.

 Central Palm Beach County Chamber of Commerce –                                                                                     561.790.6200

May, 2013 – Frannie Sheridan and the “H-Word”

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May, 2013 – Frannie Sheridan and the “H-Word”

Frannie Sheridan Performs the H-Word

“H” ultimately stands for Human. The H-Word is a multicultural show of true global 2nd and 3rd generation stories of survival from minority focused genocide, terrorism, and modern day slavery interwoven with indigenous humor and soul food references! This production was produced in Miami by nextat19th.org. For more information about performer/artist Frannie Sheridan, visit her website http://franniesheridan.com/. Please comment on YOUTUBE to help Frannie Sheridan’s powerful show, The H-Word, soar far and wide!

May, 2013 – AW in Pictures

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May, 2013 – AW in Pictures

Just a few highlights of happenings Around Wellington. For many more photos, visit the link “Photo Galleries” on this site! For recent videos, click on our “Videos” link. 

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Alec Domb and Bill Tavernise at a Wellington Chamber of Commerce meeting. Photo by Carol Porter.
Hot Air Balloon Festival in Lake Worth, with proceeds going to veterans, weekend of May 11 & 12. Photo by Dr. Steven Teran.
Hot Air Balloon Festival in Lake Worth, with proceeds going to veterans, weekend of May 11 & 12. Photo by Dr. Steven Teran.
At the annual Central Palm Beach Chamber of Commerce gala - with Exec. Director Jaene Miranda. Photo by Carol Porter.
At the annual Central Palm Beach Chamber of Commerce gala – with Exec. Director Jaene Miranda. Photo by Carol Porter.

Shawn Thompson, advertising representative for AroundWellington.com and her daughter, at a lacrosse festival and fundraiser event, held behind the Hampton Inn in Wellington, FL.

Planned Parenthood Meeting.

As a part of the Palm Beach County Human Rights Council’s anniversary kickoff, openly gay poet Richard Blanco read several poems at the Ritz Carlton Palm Beach on Wednesday, May 1. Mr. Blanco, the first Latino, openly gay and youngest poet to read at the inauguration of a United States president, moved the world with his words at President Obama's Inauguration last January. For more information about the Palm Beach County Human Rights Council, check out their website at www.pbchrc.org. Photo by Carol Porter.
As a part of the Palm Beach County Human Rights Council’s anniversary kickoff, openly gay poet Richard Blanco read several poems at the Ritz Carlton Palm Beach on Wednesday, May 1. Mr. Blanco, the first Latino, openly gay and youngest poet to read at the inauguration of a United States president, moved the world with his words at President Obama’s Inauguration last January. For more information about the Palm Beach County Human Rights Council, check out their website at www.pbchrc.org. Photo by Carol Porter.

May, 2013 – KenzO Nominated for AHA Hero Dog of the Year

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May, 2013 – KenzO Nominated for AHA Hero Dog of the Year

PBSO K9 Deputy KenzO Nominated for AHA Hero Dog of the Year

West Palm Beach, FL – Local Hero Dog of the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office K9 division, D/S  KenzO has been nominated for the American Humane Association’s Hero Dog of the Year award to be presented in Hollywood, California in the fall of this year. 

K9 Deputy KenzO is a 9 year old German Shepherd Dog who was born in Hanover, Germany.  KenzO has been working at PBSO for 7 years partnering with Deputy Richard Klaysmat. On June 4 2012 a shootout occurred where D/S Klaysmat and Lt. Rich Burdick fatally shot a perpetrator who had killed his girlfriend and then fired 40 rounds at 9 year old KenzO and the Deputies. 

One bullet went clean through KenzO and the other went into his chest (removed the next day). The bullets narrowly missed KenzO’s vital organs, while Lt. Burdick took one shot in the leg.  KenzO returned to active duty on August 5, 2012. This brave K9 took shots that were intended for the Deputies, thus he was instrumental in preventing further harm to them, possibly even saving their lives.  He received the Medal of Honor and the Combat Star at the PBSO annual awards banquet.

We are asking the community to rally behind our efforts to help KenzO win this award.  To vote for KenzO, go to the American Humane Association’s web site (http://www.herodogawards.org/) and click on Law Enforcement/Arson Dogs and vote for KenzO.  You may vote from your work and your personal e-mail addresses once a day every day from now through July 30, 2013

The dogs that win in each category will again be voted on to achieve the overall Grand Prize winner before the presentation in the fall of this year. 

KenzO has had many other apprehensions during his career assisting with the Deputies efforts to suppress crime and gain intelligence on gangs including apprehending another suspect who was shooting at local police as he attempted to flee.

In January of 2007, KenzO chased a suspect wanted for a felony under a house – the suspect fled with KenzO in pursuit.  Subject was apprehended by D/S KenzO.  On Christmas Eve 2008 where a man killed wife and was holed up in the house, KenzO went in and apprehended the suspect. And on a shots fired call in Pahokee, D/S Klaysmat spotted the suspect vehicle that fled and 7 people bailed from the vehicle. Deputies, helicopter and KenzO were all in pursuit. All 7 were tracked and located.

Join in the effort to have KenzO win the American Humane Association Hero Dog of the Year!

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May, 2013 – 2013 Heroes in Medicine Awards

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2013 Heroes in Medicine Awards: Heroes of the Year Announced

$80,000 Raised to Help the Uninsured Gain Access to Care

CONTACT:               Tenna Wiles, 561-433-3940

West Palm Beach (May 14, 2012) – Palm Beach County Medical Society Services is proud to announce the 2013 Heroes of the Year from the 10th Annual Heroes in Medicine Awards held on May 9th:


Bruce Rendina Professional Hero: Kelly Conroy, Palm Beach Accountable Care Organization
Community Outreach Hero: Jupiter Volunteer Clinic, Funded by Quantum Foundation
Health Care Educator Hero: Diane Esposito, ARNP, Palm Beach Atlantic University
Health Care Innovation Hero: Gaetano Scuderi, MD, Research Company  Cytonics Corporation
Health Care Provider Hero: Mary Prokop, RN, St. Mary’s Medical Center
Student Heroes: Jordan Camp, Palm Beach Gardens Community High School, Lisa Oliveri and Saima Siddiqi, Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine at FAU
Physician International Hero: Dror Paley, MD, Paley Advanced Limb Lengthening Institute
at St. Mary’s Medical Center
Physician Local/National: Brent M. Schillinger, MD, Dermatology Associates, P.A.

Two physicians received special one-time awards:

Excellence in Medical Education: Michael Dennis, MD, founding chair of the FAU Schmidt College of Medicine
Dick Van Eldik, MD Distinguished Service Award: Alan B. Pillersdorf, MD, Plastic Surgery of Palm Beach, P.A.

Other 2013 Heroes in Medicine that were honored are:   
Bruce Rendina Professional Heroes: Kerry Diaz, Kimberly LaRue, Clare O’Keeffe

Community Outreach Heroes: Ronda Ayala, RN; Jay Feinberg, Brian Fuller, DeAnna Warren

Health Care Educator Heroes: Nickerson Geneve, DO; Ari Robinson, Stephanie B. Stiepleman

Health Care Innovation Heroes: W. Anthony Lee, MD; Daniel Cane & Michael Sherling, MD

Health Care Provider Heroes: Darci McNally, Eugenia Millender, ARNP, PhD (c), RN; Kathi Voege-Harvey, FNP, ARNP; Mary Ellen Koehler, RN; Wilda Patterson-Julias, RN

Student Heroes: Paul Coulson, Alexander Kasmere, Jennifer Rose, Yasmeen Scuderi

Physician International Heroes: Argentina Brito, MD; Frank Cirisano, MD

Physician Local/National Heroes: Ronald L. Cohen, MD; Philip Colaizzo, MD; Kishore K. Dass, MD; Howard Goldman, MD; Lauren Rosecan, MD;

Nearly $80,000 was raised to benefit Project Access, a community-based program to increase access to health care for the uninsured. Palm Beach County Medical Society Services wishes to thank all sponsors, including Rendina Companies as Presenting Benefactor, Health Care REIT as Benefactor, Quantum Foundation as Patron and all companies and individuals who donated to the silent auction. 

About Project Access and Palm Beach County Medical Society:

Project Access is a physician led system of volunteer physician care, hospital care, diagnostic services, and medication assistance for the low-income uninsured residents of Palm Beach County.  Palm Beach County Medical Society is a not for profit organization dedicated to uniting physicians to serve the common interest of the profession, developing and maintaining the highest professional and ethical standards of the medical profession, advocating the interests of physicians and their patients, and collaborating with others to improve the community’s health.  For more information, call 561-433-3940 or visit www.pbcms.org.

 

June, 2013 – Events at Joey’s Outback this June

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June, 2013 – Events at Joey’s Outback this June

June, 2013 – Events at Joey’s Outback this June

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May, 2013 – Calling All Student Artists

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Student Artists Invited to Enter Artwork for New Display in Wellington

There’s a new opportunity for young Wellington artists to see their creations on public display! The Village is teaming up with the Wellington Art Society for the “Student Art Program,” which puts youth artwork on display at the Wellington Community Center.

Elementary school students who either live in Wellington or attend a Wellington school are invited to deliver their original works of art to the Wellington Community Center (12150 Forest Hill Boulevard, Suite 100) on Wednesday, May 29th between 4:00 pm and 6:00 pm. The exhibit will open the following Monday, June 3rd  and the artwork will be on display for a four-month rotation ending in September 2013. Please make sure the artwork is framed.  The Wellington Art Society will select the artwork for the exhibit.

Information and entry forms with program dates and guidelines are available from the Wellington Art Society (561-791-2194) as well as art teachers of Wellington’s middle schools.

For information about other Wellington programs, events, activities, and updates, please visit www.wellingtonfl.gov or watch Channel 18 for the latest happenings.

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