Membership Matters February 5, 2020

Civic Association Healthcare Forum Set for February 26

Join Us on February 26 for our Healthcare Forum; where we will hear from leading cardiologists Drs. Amy Kontorovich and Emilio Garcia on ways to reduce the risk of heart disease and cardiac complications. Click Here for more information and to register for this free event.

February 10 th Global Speaker Series Luncheon with A. B. Buzzy Krongard is SOLDOUT!

Due to an overwhelming response to the next luncheon in our series, we have started a waitlist for Monday’s event with former CIA leader A B. Buzzy Krongard. If you have responded and find you are unable to attend, kindly notify our office so that we may give your seat to the next in line. The program will begin promptly at 12:30pm.

'Songbirds' Event a Great Success

Environmental experts Erik Olson and Dr. Mark Hostetler addressed a packed house at Town Hall on Monday. Click here to learn more about going pesticide-free from Civic Association Director, Paul Van der Grift. Thank you to our Environmental Committee Members: Linda Beaty; Civic Association Director, Susanne Durst; and Town Councilwoman, Bobbie Lindsay for spearheading the successful and informative “Where Have All the Songbirds Gone? II”.  The educational forum gave insight into the impact of toxic pesticides and fertilizers on our environment – our children, animals, water, and wildlife.  For the full event's story tune in to Tomorrow's Newscast, sponsored by The Fortin Foundation of Florida.

Studio 1608 Presents The February Art Show: featuring Ellen Liman A Retrospective From the Figurative to the Abstract

Join Palm Beach Civic Association Director Ellen Liman for her retrospective art exhibition being held daily until February 22. The exhibition is being held at Studio|1608 located at 1608 S Dixie Hwy in West Palm Beach. And includes roughly 80 of Liman's works, including oil paintings, mixed media works, and collages. Gallery hours are Monday-Friday 9-5pm and Saturday 10-3pm Call 561.659.1883 or visit ellenlimanartist.com for more information.

Save The Date!

A Celebration of the 100th anniversary of the Women’s Suffrage Movement – and the passing of the 19 th Amendment has been scheduled for Monday, April 20 th from 5 – 7pm at the Royal Poinciana Plaza. Mark your calendar for this free, townwide event.

Thanks To Our Members! Annual membership dues and donations support our mission, the work of our committees, and the production of weekly news on key issues and people impacting our community.  Members receive benefits based on level of support, including invitation to educational and informative events.  Our 2019 - 2020 season has been an overwhelming success, and it’s not over yet! Click on the links below to see what you might have missed - and consider joining us for what is still ahead! Annual Award Luncheon: Stephen Schwarzman sponsored by Florida Crystals Global Speaker Series: Immigration sponsored by The Stanley M. Rumbough Jr. Legacy Society Book Talk with Michael Ainslie sponsored by Scripps Research

Upcoming Events 2/10: Global Speaker Series: A.B. Buzzy Krongard 2/26: Civic Association Healthcare Forum 3/2: Global Speaker Series: Oscar Schofield S ponsored by First Republic Bank 3/4: Major Contributor Reception 3/17: Global Speaker Series: Ken Griffin S ponsored by Cleveland Clinic 4/6: Annual Meeting and End of Season Reception Sponsored by Hospital for Special Surgery Click on any event for more information

Leadership begins with our citizens – and the Palm Beach Civic Association brings our citizens together to collaborate on key issues impacting our community. Over a dozen volunteer committees focus on pertinent topics and creative solutions for a better Palm Beach. Public Safety, Strategic Planning, Healthcare, and Our Environment are at the forefront as we continue to protect and enhance our island for generations to come. We look forward to giving value to our membership and providing continued opportunities to enrich our community.  Please contact us for additional information or to join us .

Allison Tardonia Vice President of Membership | Sponsorship allisontardonia@palmbeachcivic.org Dana Picotte Development Associate danapicotte@palmbeachcvic.org Mitchell E. Friesen IT Producer mitchellfriesen@palmbechcivic.org