Women’s Executive Club

As a past recipient of the Hispanic Women of Distinction award, I would like for another WEC member to be the recipient of this prestigious award. 

It would be my pleasure to support any WEC Latina member who would like to apply.

Dora Vilk-Shapiro (dentalvisions@msn.com)

SEEKING NOMINATIONS: for 12 Hispanic Women of Distinction from Broward, Dade and Palm Beach Counties.

Please forward your nomination to Elainevasquez@aol.com with the following information:

Name

EMAIL ADDRESS

Company

TELEPHONE

We will send an application to your nominee by email.  Selections will be made by 7 judges and announced on April lst.  This event is presented by Latina Style National Magazine.

SPONSORSHIPS with local and national incentives are now available.

Please advise if you are interested in receiving a proposal.

The Cooperative Feeding Program is an organization dedicated to feeding Broward’s hungry, and is dear to Jan Bullard’s and WEC’s hearts.

Sunday, February 28 is a big day for the Cooperative Feeding Program as two (2) very special events are being held that day:

At 8AM, the Galt Ocean Mile 5K Hunger Awareness Walk/Run and at 4PM, Andy’s 6 annual Pasta Dinner.

Mark the date: FEBRUARY 28, 8AM for the 5K Hunger Awareness Walk/Run and 4PM Andy’s Pasta Dinner.

For more information contact Scott@feedingbroward.org

I just want to let the WEC Ladies know that the Red Cross of Broward is having a Fundraiser on the evening of Feb 26th.  It is Cocktails and a Fashion Show featuring a fabulous Couture Designer, Victoria Lopez Castro, whom I have known for a good twelve or so years.  It will be held at the new Westin Beach Resort on A1A in Fort Lauderdale. As you know, the Red Cross has been contributing significantly to the rescue effort for Haiti.  The hope is that this evening will go along way toward replenishing their reserves. For more information, email Margarethe at MPSorensen@aol.com.

On Friday, January 22nd, I had knee surgery on my right knee at Imperial Point Hospital .  I have a torn cartilage that has to be repaired through Arthroscopic surgery. Everything went well, but I will be on crutches for two weeks.  Yikes!

Special Thanks from PACE; excerpt from the PACE Broward January eNewsletter:

On Friday, December 4 at the Sheraton Fort Lauderdale Airport & Cruise Port Hotel PACE Broward hosted its 7th annual Believing in Girls Society luncheon.

The theme of this year’s luncheon was "Embracing Growth and Change."  Our keynote speakers Samantha and Taylor, current PACE Broward program participants, gracefully spoke about how they have grown from their past experiences and how PACE has helped them change to have lives with hope and promise.

This year’s luncheon raised $80,000 in donations, sponsorships and memberships in PACE’s multi-year "Believing In Girls" Society.  "The success of this event belongs to our Table Hosts who invited over 300 guests to join them at the luncheon," said Richard Zaden, Esq., PACE Broward President.  "As PACE ambassadors, they do an outstanding job helping us convey our mission throughout Broward County."

PACE Broward welcomes Sheila Bechert, Thomas T. Coon, Jr., Esq., Fred and Stephen Goldstein in honor of their mother Silvia K. Goldstein, and Judith Stern as new "Believing In Girls" Society members, who pledged their sustainable support over 5 years.

Proceeds from this event will provide for the underfunded counseling and academic services at PACE Broward and the special needs of the girls such as lunches, school supplies and uniforms.

THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO MADE THE 2009 LUNCHEON POSSIBLE!

Photos by Faith Risa Kasten
EVENT CHAIR:  Women’s Executive Club

SPONSORS: Signature Sponsor-Leo Goodwin Foundation; Associative Sponsor-Citrix Systems, Inc.; Collaborative Sponsors-FP&L, Law Offices of John D. Fry, P.A., The Honorable Paul Backman and The Honorable Arlene Joy Simon, Women’s Executive Club.

UNDERWRITERS: Sharyn Bey, Carol M. Brown, Julie Dean / RSVP Events, Executive Printing & Mailing, FastSigns of Fort Lauderdale, Faith Risa Kasten, City of Wilton Manors and Wilton Manors Police Department.

TABLE HOSTS: Elizabeth Athanasakos, Esq., Jamie Finizio Bascombe, Esq., Sheila Bechert, Michelle Brooks-Brundage, Tonja Haddad Coleman, Esq., Thomas T. Coon, Jr., Esq., Julie Dean, Elizabeth Finizio, Esq., John D. Fry, Esq., Mary-Jane Graff, Dr. Cynthia Hardy, Deborah Hartman, Linda Haury, Joanie Iaco, Anya E. Macias, Esq., Ginger Martin, Chadia Meroueh, Barbara Moorman, Jo Moskowitz, Lynda Napolitano, Barbara Cohen Pippin, Melissa Rapkin*, Senator Debby Sanderson, Karen Unger, Barbara Wagner, Esq., Richard Zaden, Esq.

PLANNING COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Lynda Napolitano (Chair), Tonja Haddad Coleman, Esq., Julie Dean, Anya E. Macias, Esq. and Melissa Rapkin.

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The 2009 luncheon was dedicated to Ronnie Karlin who lost her battle for life this past August. Among her charitable endeavors, Ronnie served four years on PACE Broward’s Board of Directors.  She was passionate in her belief that all girls and young women deserve an opportunity to succeed. Ronnie will be remembered for her enthusiastic approach to life, inspiring leadership and compassion for others.

On January 25th, 26th and 27th, Diana Fairbanks attended an educational seminar in San Diego, CA with over 2,000 of the most successful agents in North America presented by the Mike Ferry Organization. They learned even more techniques on how to get homes sold … how to purchase a home in this market … and various presentation skills that Diana will be able to use to assist her clients in their Real Estate transactions. This will be Diana’s third year attending and it is always a powerful event.