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A ‘Groovy’ Time At Club’s Annual Banquet

With a theme of “Love Distinguished Service
and Peace, Baby!” about 70 Award.
members and guests of the • Mark Holler received
Rotary Club Downtown Boca Rookie Rotarian of the Year
Raton, many wearing festive (not present).
attire, attended the club’s annual Presidential Recognition
Installation and Awards Banquet Awards were given to Lana
on June 12 at The Wick. Rosenzweig, Gloria Wank,
Kicking off the program was Michael Walstrom, Diane
President Kim Champion who Witt, Jon Kaye, Alan Kaye and Janice Williams. And special
announced the club won “Rotary recognition went to Marcia Mithun for being the club’s top
Club of the Year” at a recent district conference. seller of weekly raffle tickets.
“It is the highest recognition from a Rotary Governor and Champion also recognized individual members for their Another highlight was the installation of Bruce Spizler as the
we were selected from the 45 other clubs in our district,” said ultimate club contributions. Pictured left to right: new club president. Officiating was Rotary District Governor
Champion. “This prestigious honor reflects our community • The Service Above Self Award went to Jeff Weber. Jula Babbitt who administered the oath. Spizler will serve a
engagement, membership recruitment, participation at Rotary • Ann Brown got Rotarian of the Year. one-year term, starting July 1.
events and many other achievements, distinguishing us from • Bruce Spizler won the True Spirit of Rotary Award.
other clubs.” • Dr. Allen Konis was presented the Gary Hickory A ‘Groovy’ Time At Club’s Annual Banquet on page 2
Junior League Of Boca Raton Appoints New President

And Board Of Directors For The Upcoming Season

The Junior League of the Year, and has served four terms on the JLBR’s
Boca Raton has appointed Board of Directors.
Nicole Stelzer as its new Nicole received her Bachelor of Arts in finance
president for the 2024/25 from Florida Atlantic University and her Master
season, as well as a new of Business Administration from the University of
board of directors. Florida. She has been working as an investment
The new leadership analyst and portfolio manager for 15 years and resides
team was introduced at in Boca Raton with her husband and three children.
the Junior League of Boca Board members for 2024/25 are Pattie Goldenberg,
Raton’s Annual May Dinner Nicole Stelzer Sustaining Advisor; Samantha Vassallo, Advisor to
Meeting, which was held at the Board; Barbara Sageman, Assistant to the Board;
the Delray Beach Club on May 14. The new term started Michelle Coggiola, Vice President of Finance; Valentina
on June 1. Moretti, Vice President of Community; Gwenn
Nicole Stelzer was preceded by Meghan Shea who Feliciano, Vice President of Communications; Debbie
served as president for the last year. Stelzer has been a Abrams, Vice President of Fundraising; Alex Welsh, Board photo, left to right: Top row, Pattie Goldenberg, Samantha
member of the Junior League of Boca Raton for 15 years. Vice President of Membership; Paige Gantt, Vice Vasallo, Barbara Sageman, Paige Gantt, Alex Welsh, Valentina
In her time, she has led several committees including being President of Strategy and Planning; Amanda O’Brien, Moretti, Gwenn Feliciano. Bottom row, Debbie Abrams, Victoria
chairwoman of its signature fundraiser, Woman Volunteer of Secretary; and Victoria Matthews, President Elect. Matthews, Nicole Stelzer, Michelle Coggiola
Achievement Centers For Children & Families Launches

‘Sponsor A Child For Summer Camp’

As A Way For Businesses And Individuals To childhood education, kicks off its annual Sponsor-A-Child
Give Back To The Local Community initiative and is seeking support from the community. Donors
can make a one-time donation of up to $2,025 to cover the
The Achievement Centers for Children & Families cost of one child’s summer camp.
(ACCF), which provides free, high-quality, affordable early Sponsor-A-Child funds cover the cost of ACCF Summer
Camp for one student of
any grade level. ACCF is
taking donations to sponsor
from 1 week to 9 weeks of
camp. ACCF Summer Camp
includes a daily reading and
learning component to combat
the lack of summer learning,

Achievement Centers
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