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Maggie Green to Retire as General Manager of Bocaire;

Loraine Ellis-Vienne New GM of Bocaire Country Club, the past five-and-a-half as
After more than 17 years of serving the members

its General Manager, England-born Maggie Green
Loraine Ellis-Vienne, CCM, CCE, CAM, the newly named has announced her retirement effective July 7th as an
General Manager of Bocaire Country Club, is a Certified opportunity for her and husband of 27 years, Richard, to
Club Executive and Community Association Manager with finally have time to travel the world to visit with family
an appreciation and extensive knowledge of leading lifestyle and friends.
country club environments and communities. Her accomplishments at the self-defined “boutique”
Ms. Vienne has more than 20 years of leadership experience Bocaire club of 239 homes have been many, capped by
in the hospitality and club industry. As a Certified Club its having been named by the Palm Beach Post in 2022
Executive, she is experienced in strategic planning, governance among the top in its “Best of Palm Beach County Clubs”
and financial acumen. She also has a vast understanding for ratings.
the development of quality programs, services and amenities Ms. Green has seen many changes during her years at Maggie Green
for varying membership demographics. Bocaire, including expansions of the pool area and number
Currently, Loraine is the General Manager/COO at an active of tennis courts, her new addition of two Pickleball courts, the 2018 golf course makeover,
944-home residential community and club in Hilton Head, Loraine Ellis-Vienne and the current clubhouse renovation that includes a major kitchen expansion.
South Carolina. She is originally from Erie, Pennsylvania, One of her proudest achievements is the consistent reputation Bocaire has earned
where her family owned a small resort on the shores of Lake Erie. After pursuing a career in over the years for the generosity of its members, developed through the annual “Play
advertising and television, she returned to the hospitality industry as the owner of a special for Pink” charitable event that often combines several activities including golf, tennis,
event and catering company. During this period, she won two prestigious International Special card games, auctions, etc., with all proceeds going to breast cancer research charities.
Event Society Design Awards. On April 13th, Bocaire’s club members expressed their appreciation for Maggie
In 1999 Loraine’s husband moved them to the Carolinas, where he took a new position Green’s more than 17 years of service—first as Membership Secretary, then as General
as a golf professional and she entered the world of Club Management at a country club in Manager—by organizing a retirement party for her. More than 200 attended and presented
Columbia, South Carolina. During her tenure in club management, as General Manager/COO, her with beautiful Tiffany jewelry.

Loraine Ellis-Vienne New General Manager on page 4 Maggie Green Retires on page 4
PGA Tour’s TimberTech Boca Chamber Honors

Championship Returns Three Businesses with

to Broken Sound’s Newly Annual Awards

Redesigned “Old Course” highly anticipated 2023 Boca Chamber Profile: Kaye Communications
The Boca Chamber announced its

Business Awards at a luncheon on May PR & Marketing.
The T imberT ech 19th attended by nearly 300 esteemed
Championship will return guests including government officials, Bonnie S. Kaye: Founder,
in November to its familiar prominent business leaders, influential President and Chief Strategist.
site at The Old Course at community members, supporters of the Jon A. Kaye: Chief Operating Officer
Broken Sound Club for this Boca Chamber and distinguished guests and Chief Marketing Officer
year’s PGA TOUR Champions to recognize and honor exceptional
playoff tournament. enterprises and individuals who have Jon and Bonnie Kaye are at the helm of
The T imberT ech made significant contributions to the Boca Kaye Communications PR & Marketing,
Championship was held at Raton business community. an award-winning integrated branding and
Broken Sound Club from 2007 Recognizing the vital role played by communications firm based in Boca Raton.
until last year, when it was Hole #8 small businesses, the Small Business Celebrating 25+ years of making indelible
shifted to Royal Palm Yacht Leaders of the Year Award was presented client and community impacts and imprints,
& Country Club because The Old Course was being re-designed by Hall of Fame architect to Jon and Bonnie Kaye, the duo behind the Kayes provide “seriously strategic”
Rees Jones. The TimberTech Championship, the second playoff tournament of the Charles Kaye Communications PR & Marketing. communications counsel, develop original
Schwab Cup, will be held at on The Old Course at Broken Sound Club on November 3rd-5th. Founded in 1996, Kaye Communications content and activate multi-audience initiatives
The Old Course is one of the most respected layouts on the 50-and-older circuit and has has proudly made both public/private and campaigns for B2B, consumer and
a history of producing quality winners. The last four TimberTech champions there include a partnerships a priority “best practice” nonprofit brands. With an expertise in public/
cornerstone of their day-to-day business private partnerships, they provide “think tank”
PGA Tour’s TimberTech Championship Returns on page 4 operations. In doing so, these ‘community insights, ideation, media relations and event
connecteurs’ set the standard for greater
Kaye Communications on page 3
Boca Chamber Honors on page 3

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