Rabbi Alan Sherman at January Lunch
Fresh off a gig at the Trump Club 45, Rabbi Alan Sherman had some uplifting thoughts at our January lunch. A former Army chaplain who ministered at the 1000 bed Pittsburg Army hospital, the Rabbi works with various Palm Beach County non-profits, including Morse Life Health System. A Trump supporter, he came sporting his "Israel Supports Donald Trump" yarmulke, which had been signed by the President at one of the Air Force One arrivals. When... [Read More...]
Cruise Line’s Efforts in Dorian Relief
At our December lunch, Anita Mitchell and her daughter Kimberly were on hand to describe the efforts of the Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line to provide relief on Grand Bahama Island following the devastation of Hurricane Dorian. Anita Mitchell Dorian, the category five monster that turned much of the Abacos and Grand Bahama into rubble in September, remained over the northern Bahamas for a day while we in South Florida hunkered down for the blow... [Read More...]
Congressman Brian Mast at Veterans Lunch
Fran Hancock, President of the Republican Club of the Palm Beaches, on November 6th honored the Veterans in attendance and celebrated them by providing a free luncheon. Keynote speaker was Congressman Brian Mast, who is currently serving in his second term for District 18. Brian is currently a member of two committees: - The Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, and - United States Foreign Affairs Committee. He lives in Palm City,... [Read More...]
Armand Grossman on Being Successful
The featured speaker at our September lunch was Armand Grossman, former Vice Mayor of Miami Springs, FAU Trustee, PBCGOP board member, and current President of the Boca Raton Regional Republican Club. Sharing with us anecdotes on a wide variety of subjects, including 'rule of law', the experience of driving in the Presidential motorcades, and 'male/white privilege', Armand opined that the real privilege is having been born in America. Speaking... [Read More...]
Joe Budd on the 2020 Outlook
Joe Budd, State Committeeman and Trump Club 45 President, gave us a positive rendition of our chances for 2020. An early Trump supporter, Joe was on board within a couple of weeks of the escalator ride. He noticed that it was the outsider candidates (including Fiorina, Cruz) that were getting most of the attention, and Trump was the best of these. Working as volunteer co-chairman of the campaign in the county, Joe helped his candidate achieve... [Read More...]
Scholarships Awarded at June Meeting
At our lunch meeting on June 26, we announced the Anne Roberts scholarship awards to five students who have demonstrated academic excellence in the continuing pursuit of their studies. Education is the KEY to making a difference in the world and supporting their future in preparation for what life brings. Winners Rileigh and Keelie Hanley with Congressman Tom Rooney In addition to our featured speaker, Former Congressman Tom Rooney, a fellow... [Read More...]
2019 Session Accomplishments with Representative Rick Roth
Our May meeting featured HD85 Representative Rick Roth, who described some of the significant actions taken by the Florida Legislature in the just completed session. The House passed a parental notification act for abortions by minors, but it was not passed by the Senate. Felon voting rights re-instatement (from 2018 amendment 4) was clarified to state that all aspects of a sentence must be concluded (including restitution if applicable) Smokeable... [Read More...]
NCNC – Imparting Local Knowledge for 10 years
Our April meeting featured Sal Faso, President of the North County Neighborhood Coalition. Started by a small group of concerned residents 10 years ago, NCNC has grown to encompass 23 Communities and Condo/Homeowners Associations in the North County, with 45,000 residents and 30.000 voters. With a mission to "improve the quality of life for residents in North Palm Beach County", NCNC operates by educating its members on the local issues that... [Read More...]