Page 8 - Martin Downs Bulletin - February '20

Page 8, Martin Downs

in your CoMMunity

United Way Of Martin County Sailfish Point residents

Honors Thomas And Polly and Tocqueville Society
cochairs Richard Dakers and
Campenni At Tocqueville Muffin Adamiak discussed
plans to expand the giving
Society Reception society in the coming years.
Since 1972, the United
United Way of Martin County recently honored Way has been working
members of the Tocqueville Society during a reception to address community
at Sailfish Point. Wilmington Trust has graciously challenges and provide
underwritten the annual reception for over a decade. support to residents by
The Tocqueville Society, celebrating its 30th investing in local programs
year, includes 80 philanthropists who last year alone that strive to improve
contributed more than $1 million to United Way of Martin education, promote good
County’s 2018/19 campaign. The Tocqueville Society is health, and support financial
one of the most prestigious giving societies recognized stability.
throughout the world. These passionate members invest For more information
$10,000 or more in their community annually. Their about United Way of Martin
leadership and generosity provide support for United Way County or the Tocqueville Elisabeth Glynn, United Way of Martin County; Ted Brown, Wilmington Trust; Matt King,
to achieve its mission to improve lives by mobilizing the Society, call (772) 283- Wilmington Trust; Alexis de Tocqueville Outstanding Philanthropist Award recipients Tom
caring power of our community. 4800, Ext. 227 or visit and Polly Campenni; Phil Wintercorn, Wilmington Trust; and United Way of Martin County
During the evening, United Way presented the coveted UnitedWayMartin.org. CEO Carol Houwaart-Diez
Alexis de Tocqueville Outstanding Philanthropy Award
to Thomas and Polly Campenni of Stuart for their
leadership and passion for improving people’s lives and
strengthening our community. “Whether it’s giving their
time, talent, or treasure, every individual can make a
difference in the community, although it might change
throughout the various stages of life as you build your
family and your career,” Thomas Campenni said. “I
encourage everyone to get involved with United Way and
find a way to give back because I guarantee that you get
back much more than you give.”

Karin and John Viener Betsy Herald and Noreen Fisher Hal and Melanie Fenner

Keep Martin Beautiful Seeks Projects and activities must have occurred in 2019.
Nominations are due by Friday, Jan. 31.
Nominees For The 2020 “As our signature fundraising event, the Environmental

Environmental Stewardship Stewardship Awards is an opportunity for Keep Martin
Beautiful to recognize our community’s devotion to
Awards protecting our natural environment. Each year, we are
always impressed by the wide range of submissions we
receive, and it’s a great reminder of how folks work all
Call For Nominations To Celebrate year round to make a difference in Martin County,” said
Environmental Excellence In Martin County Craig Ahal, president of Keep Martin Beautiful’s Board
Do you know someone making a difference to improve of Directors.
Carol Houwaart-Diez, Richard Dakers, Muffin Adamiak and our environment who deserves to be recognized? Does “This inspiring event celebrates all of the individuals
Dennis Longstree your business make environmentally-conscious choices and organizations working so diligently to protect and
to conserve water or energy? Has your civic or youth beautify our wonderful community,” said Martin County
group been involved in a beautification project or worked Commissioner Ed Ciampi who will also be serving as
to keep our beaches clean? Now is your opportunity to co-emcee of Keep Martin Beautiful’s Environmental
recognize them - or even give yourself some credit! Stewardship Awards for the second year in a row. “I’ve
Keep Martin Beautiful, a volunteer-based nonprofit supported and attended this event for many years, and it
organization, is seeking nominations for individuals, is really an honor to be a part of it,” Ciampi added.
businesses, civic and nonprofit groups, and government The Awards Ceremony takes place on Earth Day,
agencies that are improving our local environment and Wednesday, April 22, at Piper’s Landing Yacht & Country
quality of life. Areas of focus include: community and Club in Palm City.
neighborhood revitalization; litter and marine debris In addition to nominations, Keep Martin Beautiful is
removal; recycling programs; river advocacy; innovation
and stewardship; youth engagement and education. In Your Community on page 9

Tom and Barbara Crays with Jim and Widget Webert

John Adamiak with Gerry and Charlie Ruibal