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Executive Women Of The Palm Beaches

Supports ‘Ta Ta For Now’ – Teenage-Run Nonprofit

– At Season Opener, Aug. 29

The Executive Women of the Palm Beaches Foundation, Guests to EWPBF’s season opener are encouraged
Inc. (EWPBF) is kicking off its 2023/24 season by mentoring to bring a new package of underwear to donate to Ta Ta Featured nonprofit at
an up-and-coming nonprofit led by young women. For Now, an awarded program of Philanthropy Tank. the Executive Women
On Aug. 29, professional women are invited to network Philanthropy Tank is dedicated to the implementation of the Palm Beaches’
at The Palm Beach Post, a sponsor of Executive Women’s and sustainability of student-run and student-driven season opener, Ta Ta For
events, and learn about Ta Ta For Now, a nonprofit started social impact programs that address issues facing local Now is led by Jupiter
by two local students. Ta Ta For Now is led by Jupiter communities, while developing future youth leaders. The High School students,
High School 10th grade students Jessie Baxter and Holly nonprofit organization is led by CEO and past EWPBF Holly Milsom (left) and
Milsom and focuses on providing quality and well-fitted President Amy Brand. Jessie Baxter (right). The
undergarments to school-aged girls in Palm Beach County, “Jessie and Holly were recognized by Philanthropy Tank opener will be held on
who are clothing insecure. The goal of the initiative is to because of their demonstrated capability for leadership and Tuesday, Aug. 29.
boost the self-esteem of young women by providing for a addressing a need,” Brand said. “Showcasing their work Photo by
very basic need that is often overlooked. is a natural fit for Executive Women, where our mission Ta Ta For Now, 2023

The Singles Scene Column © includes mentoring, supporting and facilitating the next
generation of female leaders.”
To date, Philanthropy Tank student-led programs in Palm
Beach County and Baltimore have impacted more than
By: Kelly Leary, M.S., to feel important and interesting. If you can make your 300,000 lives; more than 1,000 students have participated
CEO & Head Matchmaker date feel these things, chances are he/she will be more in the student programs; and more than $700,000 in grant
attracted to you. It’s human nature. How can you not like money has been awarded to nearly 70 student-led projects
Back to school means someone interested in what you have to say? with a social impact program. Some of the student programs
back to the the dating have become independent nonprofit organizations (www.
pool! Half of our clients • 8. Let Your Date Know You’re Having a Good philanthropytank.org).
are single parents of Time! If you’re having a good time, let it show. Smile. If You Go
school-age children or Laugh. A well-placed, “I’m having a great time” is good. What: Executive Women of the Palm Beaches Season
college-age children, so We all want to be with people that we can make happy. Let Opener, catered by Joseph’s Classic Market
typically August is all him/her know, and thank them for it too. This eliminates When: 5:30 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 29
about our kids, right? So guessing games! Where: The Palm Beach Post, 2751 S. Dixie Highway,
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Principle” of Matchmaking, I have provided you with my yourself be passionate about the information you choose Nonmembers: $40
“Proprietary Dating Success Guide” to help you become to share. Be decisive in your answers and don’t wallow R.S.V.P.: info@ewpb.org
the star dater we know you can be. Confidence in what you back and forth. However, avoid talking too much about In recognition of its 40th anniversary, EWPBF also
have learned from us will be the key to your success, but yourself, and don’t bring up past relationships...for as announced a new conversation series geared toward
note, what you receive from this homework assignment long as humanly possible. addressing professional women’s challenges. This
will be in direct correlation with the work you put into summer, the organization is hosting moderated, small-
it (just like the advice we give to our children). Not a 10. Keep It Light and Be Positive. Please eliminate group discussions where they plan to explore executives’
single one of our matchmakers wants to see our students ALL talk of medical conditions, politics, religious ideas, most pressing issues and share how EWPBF can help
(clients) fail. Straight A’s are a green flag for your future and past relationships. Talk about your travels, hobbies, shape solutions to those issues.
dating success, so let’s make your report card a picture favorite books, or ANYTHING ELSE THAT IS LIGHT Michele Gonzalez led the first of the summer listening
on your fridge of you and your special someone. AND FUN. Don’t be so serious; very few people want tours, hosted at Keiser University, thanks to the work of
to sit through a detailed explanation of your difficulties. EWPBF member Elizabeth Houlihan. Sessions are open to
School Is In Session: 11. Conduct Yourself With Dignity. When you all women business professionals in Palm Beach County,
but space is limited. Guests are invited to the following
Lesson 1. Study Our Proprietary Dating find yourself attracted to a person, sometimes you can get session:
Success Guide carried away. If you want to talk for six hours, go for it Thursday, Aug. 17, 6 to 7:30 p.m.
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be overdressed rather than underdressed. Remember we you decided to document your date on Facebook, it integrity, equality, and leadership in the workplace and
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and in a way it is flattering, but it makes you come across by Modern Luxury Magazine this month as a Dynamic
as too pushy. Business Woman. Look for it on the shelves. She has
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