| Geri Trodick announces that American Trophy has the contract to laser burn the interior wood signs for all the Outback Restaurants in the country. This will be a two year project.
Ruth Spiegel: “As we immerse in this holiday season and fast approach 2012, I wish all my friends at BWA, health, happiness prosperity and an abundance of laughter."
Warmest regards, Ruth Spiegel, Cold Stone Creamery/Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory”
Women in Distress
Mary Riedel announces Women in Distress in holding their first Annual PermaPlate All In For Charity Poker Tournament, presented by and being held at The Isle Casino, Pompano Beach and All In Free Poker. The event is being held on January 8, 2012 at 2:30. First prize is one entry into the World Series of Poker Main Event in Las Vegas, NV ($10,000 value) If you’d like more info about the tournament, or a write up please visit our website for the press release, the e-vite, purchase info, and more. www.womenindistress.org/poker.html
The WID Holiday Donation drive is under way. We are collecting gifts for children (infant to teen) as well as gifts for moms and dads. www.womenindistress.org
THE FRIENDS of EDEE GREENE are raising funds for a memorial sculpture to be erected on the grounds of The new Women in Distress Shelter in Deerfield Beach.
Edee Greene a well loved and long time member of BWA passed on in 2000 at the age of 87. She was the founder of Women in Distress and directed the opening of the first shelter in 1974, helped with the expansion of a School for the Deaf and The Meals On Wheels Program. All of this was in addition to her illustrious career as a national award winning journalist for "The Fort Lauderdale News" expanding the Women's section from society party news to progressive content that tackled progressive important social issues. Her witty column "Ah Men" ran for 17 years. She was named to the Broward County Women's Hall of Fame and was well respected as an avid campaigner for women's rights. Please join with Barbara Van Voast and Tery Sjogren in honoring this wonderful woman who exemplified the Mission of The Broward Women's Alliance. Contributions should be mailed to Women in Distress of Broward County, Inc. and be sure to mark them for "Edee Greene Project. Contact Barbara for more information or to volunteer other support for this worthy cause. 954-938-5262 or bavanvoast@bellsouth.net
Mary Ann Eatmon with the Riverside Hotel announces:
The Riverside Hotel & Las Olas Association Launch ‘Skate Las Olas’ – Las Olas Boulevard’s First-Ever Skating Rink Opens opened November 25 and will remain open through New Year’s Day. This 1,800 square foot synthetic rink is available to children and adults and can be rented for parties and private events. Tickets can be purchased on site and cost $6 per person for 30 minutes and includes skates. For information contact The Riverside Hotel at 954-377-0972 or skate@riversidehotel.com or visit www.skatelasolas.com.
Maria Pierson announces two events:
Young At Art Museum presents the 15th Annual Women of Vision Luncheon on Wednesday, Feb. 8 beginning at 11:30 a.m. on the site of the new Young At Art Museum and Broward County Library, scheduled to open May 5 along I-595 between Flamingo Road and Hiatus Road. Proceeds benefit Young At Art’s programs for at-risk youth including Girls N’ Power, an innovative partnership with PACE Center for Girls, and Girls’ Club, an alternative art gallery in Fort Lauderdale designed to build self esteem and critical thinking skills through art. This year's event will honor the Women of Vision who over the years have supported YAA. Call 954-424-0085, ext. 23 or visit YoungAtArtMuseum.org.
The community association law firm of Kaye & Bender P.L. will host a series of free seminars to introduce, review and explain the new changes to the condominium and homeowner association laws recently passed by the state legislature. In Hallandale on Wednesday, January 11 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Hallandale Cultural Community Center; in Coral Springs from 7:15 to 9:15 p.m. on Wednesday, February 8 at Cypress Park Hall; in Weston on Tuesday, February 21 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Bonaventure Town Center Club; and in Delray Beach on Wednesday, March 14 from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at South County Civic Center. RSVP to KayeBenderSeminar@piersongrant.com, call 954-776-1999, ext. 230 or visit www.KayeBenderLaw.com.
Ellen Schulman announces:
1000+ Club has announced the honorees for the 30th Annual Women of the Year “Pearls of the Season” Lunch, which will be held on April 4, 2012 at the Marriott Harbor Beach and Spa. The honorees are:
Sherry Manley, Children’s Home Society ; Merrill Thomas, Cystic Fibrosis; Gladys Goodmonson, Freedoms Foundation; Monica Maroone, The Girlfriends’ Club; Jen Klaassens, Jessica June Children’s Cancer Foundation; Betsy Bradford, Opera Society; Mirtha Toldeo-Hackley, Pinion, Inc.; Joey Stotsky, Royal Dames of Cancer Research; Mary Kazares, Symphony of Americas; Susan Renneisen, Winterfest, Inc.; Jan Rothenberg, Women and Wishes, Inc.; Joan Hillegas, Women in Distress, Inc.; Janet Bullard-Bledsoe, Women’s Executive Club, Inc.
Barbara Van Voast is a Professional member of The American Society of Interior Designers [ASID]. She has been President of Van Voast Interiors since 1983 and does both residential and commercial design work throughout Florida and Internationally. As a stylist for major home furnishings manufacturers she has traveled to markets in Europe and The Netherlands. She is a student of Healing Touch for Animals and an active supporter of animal rights. As a volunteer for The State of Florida's Guardian ad Litem program she advocates for abused, neglected and abandoned children and recruits for the program. Her latest project is The Friends of Edee Greene memorial sculpture project detailed elsewhere in this newsletter. Edee was a good friend and mentor to her and to many other women in this community. Barbara serves on The City of Fort Lauderdale Community Appearance Board and is active in several arts and historic preservation organizations. |
