Page 24 - PGA Community News- November '23

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The Arc Of Palm Beach County Names

Charlotte Gill As New Chief Advancement Officer

The Arc of Palm Beach she worked as director of development and marketing Heavily involved in community service, Gill serves as
County is pleased to for Nonprofits First. Before relocating to Palm Beach a committee member for the Hats Off Nonprofit Awards
announce the appointment County in 2016, Gill worked for the Urban Conservancy, and is a graduate of Leadership Palm Beach County. She
of Charlotte Gill as chief managing Greater New Orleans’ independent business is also a member of the Palm Beach County chapter of the
advancement officer. Gill alliance, StayLocal. Association of Fundraising Professionals.
brings nearly a decade Gill also worked as a special education teacher for About The Arc Of Palm Beach County
of nonprofit leadership teachNOLA in New Orleans from 2008 to 2011. With The Arc is changing the conversation around
experience and will her teaching experience, The Arc of Palm Beach County disabilities by defying definitions, inspiring possibilities,
oversee The Arc’s resource holds a special place in Gill’s heart. “As a former special and improving the lives of the people we serve, their
development, grants, major education teacher, I feel like I’m returning to my roots,” families, and our community. Since 1958, The Arc has
gifts, communication, and said Gill. “I am humbled to serve the clients and families envisioned a community where every person feels welcome,
the execution of major of The Arc of Palm Beach County, and I look forward to connected, and accepted.
fundraising events. Charlotte Gill working with the team to build a community where every
“Charlotte holds person feels welcomed, connected, and accepted.” Photo courtesy of The Arc of Palm Beach County
exceptional leadership experience in the nonprofit field
efforts,” said Pamela Payne, The Arc’s CEO. “We welcome Special Olympics Florida
and will be a phenomenal asset to The Arc’s fundraising

her with open arms and are excited to see her talents
Gill joins The Arc of Palm Beach County from ‘Yacht Hop’ Sails Into Palm Beach
reflected in our events.”

Community Partners of South Florida, where she served
as the director of advancement since 2021. Previously, Special Olympics Florida will host the Palm Beach “For more than 50 years, Special Olympics Florida has
Yacht Hop on Dec. 5, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the West used sports as a catalyst for social change,” said Wheelock.
Palm Beach Lake Pavilion. Guests will enjoy signature “We are profoundly grateful to the sponsors and partners
cocktails, live music, incredible food, and much more. who make events like the Yacht Hop possible. Their
Fundraiser proceeds from the event will benefit Special commitment to helping the athletes of Special Olympics
Olympics Florida and the more than 60,000 athletes and Florida and to building communities of inclusion and
families that it serves. acceptance is truly inspiring.”
The evening will feature luxurious yachts, specialty To buy tickets or learn more about Yacht Hop, contact
cocktails, dazzling entertainment, and an array of culinary Jacqueline Draizin at JacquelineDraizin@sofl.org.
delights prepared by the renowned Chef de Cuisine of Special Olympics Florida provides year-round sports
Laura Ashley Catering. Guests will have the opportunity training and competition, crucial health services, and life-
to meet and talk with Special Olympics Florida athletes changing leadership programs to people with intellectual
and fellow Special Olympics Florida supporters. disabilities, at no cost to the athletes or their caregivers.
Sponsors include Cleveland Clinic, AMG and Garda The organization serves 60,000 athletes statewide and
Capital Partners. seeks to build communities where people with intellectual
Special Olympics Florida President and CEO Sherry disabilities are treated with respect and given the
Wheelock thanked event sponsors for joining the mission opportunities they deserve. To learn more, visit www.
to ensure people with intellectual disabilities are treated specialolympicsflorida.org.
with dignity and given the opportunities they deserve.

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