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...]
PBC Committeeman and Trump Club 45 President Joe Budd for July Meeting
Please Join us on Wednesday, July 24, for Joe Budd Palm Beach County State CommitteemanPresident, Trump Club 45 2020 is coming! What are the state and local plans to re-elect the President and win Republican seats next year? What can we do to help? With the Florida Democrats pulling out the stops to register 1 million voters and turn the state blue, the 2020 election will be a struggle. Joe Budd will share some of our party's plans,... [Read More...]
Former Congressman Tom Rooney to Present 2019 Ann Roberts Scholarships
Please Join us on Wednesday, June 26, for the awarding of the 2019 Annual Anne Roberts Scholarships and celebrate the day with our young scholars. Presenting the awards for the club will be our featured speaker, Former Congressman and Senior Fellow at the LeMieux Center for Public Policy at PBAU, Tom Rooney. Tom Rooney Senior Fellow LeMieux Center for Public Policy Palm Beach Atlantic University Wednesday, June 26, 2019 Program Noon... [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...]
Legislative Update at May Lunch
Please join us on May 22 for a Legislative Update with SD25 Senator Gayle Harrell and HD85 Representative Rick Roth Wednesday, May 22, 2019 Program Noon - 1PM, Buffet starts at 11:30AM Holiday Inn Hotel and Conference Center Palm Beach Airport 1301 Belvedere Road West Palm Beach, FL 33405 Phone: 561-659-3880 $25/Members $30/Guests Pay at the door. Make sure you submit your RSVP in advance by clicking on our link... [Read More...]
NCNC President Sal Faso at April Meeting
Please join us in April for Sal FasoPresident, North County Neighborhood Coalition April's speaker will be Sal Faso, President and founder of the North County Neighborhood Coalition (NCNC). The NCNC is composed of 23 communities from West Palm Beach to Jupiter, and represents 45,000 residents and 30,000 voters. Advocating for quality of life issues in the north county, Sal works with county and city elected officials and staff to relay his... [Read More...]
Everglade’s Foundation’s Erik Eikenberg Discusses Water Projects
A design element of the Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan (CERP), authorized by Congress in 2000, is a reservoir south of Lake Okeechobee referred to as the Everglades Agricultural Area (EAA) reservoir. Currently a key feature of proposed solutions to the toxic algae problems plaguing the estuaries on both coasts, it would allow the diversion of Lake outflows away from the Caloosahatchee and St. Lucie rivers, and help restore the flow of... [Read More...]
Representative Mike Caruso Describes the Recount Circus
Our February lunch featured FH89 Representative Mike Caruso. With the nickname "landslide" in Tallahasee, given his 37 vote winning margin, Mike relayed some of the arduous steps involved in moving through the circus that was Susan Bucher's election operation. Although he admits he very much enjoys the work of the capital, he may have thought twice about running if he knew what was in store for him. The coastal district, held for the last... [Read More...]
March Lunch to Feature Everglades Foundation CEO Eric Eikenberg
Please join us in March for Erik Eikenberg As CEO of the Everglades Foundation, Erik Eikenberg has helped bring widespread national and international attention to the perennial toxic algae crisis in Florida that threatens the state’s waterways and tourism industry. He leads a team of nationally recognized scientists, educators, lobbyists, and communications and development professionals, all working together to achieve a decades-long campaign... [Read More...]