Palm Beach Civic Association Newsletter

This Week In Palm Beach

December 4, 2019

Legacies Begin With Our Citizens

The Late Stanley M. Rumbough, Jr.

The Palm Beach Civic Association is grateful for the support of our Directors and Members who have provided the resources to grow our organization, and enrich the community with advocacy, educational forums, and signature events. For 75 years, the Association has stood by its mission to enhance the quality of life for the residents and businesses in our extraordinary town. Today we are the largest civic focused organization on the island, and well positioned to ensure that the quality of life will remain for generations of Palm Beachers to come.

In 2017 the Civic Association lost a remarkable leader, Stanley M. Rumbough, Jr. In memory of Stan’s forty plus year commitment, and his key role in the development of the Civic Association and its policies, the Rumbough family established the Stanley M. Rumbough, Jr. Legacy Society with a gift of one million dollars. The endowed fund has created an opportunity for all to support the future of this organization through direct and planned gifts. The Rumbough Legacy Society will provide educational forums and programs for future generations.

During this season of giving, we ask that you kindly consider a year-end gift to the Palm Beach Civic Association to support the Stanley M. Rumbough, Jr. Legacy Society, our ongoing programs, or as a tribute or memorial for someone special. Your tax-deductible donation will honor our founders, our leaders, and our future.

( Please contact our office or click here to donate )

Bob Nederlander to be Honored

with William J. "Bill" Brooks Award

Robert E. Nederlander

PBCA Executive Committee Member

Executive Committee member, Bob Nederlander, will be honored by his friends at the Palm Beach Civic Association, as the recipient of this year's William J. “Bill” Brooks Award for community service.

The William J. “Bill” Brooks Award is presented to an individual whose contributions to the Town of Palm Beach significantly improve the quality of life in the community.

As a civic leader, he has dedicated his life to raising millions of dollars for social, health and educational organizations including the University of Michigan, Gateway American Committee, the American Health Foundation and the National Council on Educational Research.

Bob Nederlander shares his thoughts about philanthropy and the importance of the Palm Beach Civic Association to the community: "The Town of Palm Beach should be proud to have an organization such as the Palm Beach Civic Association, which is highly respected, active and serves the Town of Palm Beach, in many ways. We are lucky that the Civic Association is an active community organization that is good for the citizens of Palm Beach."

The event to honor Mr. Nederlander will be the Palm Beach Civic Association's Annual Award Luncheon on December 19th, featuring Blackstone Co-founder, Stephen Schwarzman, as the keynote speaker.

Join us on Thursday, December 19 ^th to hear What it Takes: Lessons in the Pursuit of Excellence.

The Annual Award L unch eon , featuring Ste phen Schwarzman, will be held at a private Palm Beach home, and will honor Robert E. Nederlander recipient of the William J. "Bill" Brooks Community Service Award.

The luncheon is being sponsored by Florida Crystals.

For information and reservations please call Dana Picotte at 561-655-0820.

PB Civic Association's 12/12 Event

Just Days Away

Global Speaker Series Luncheons

Launch in January

An informative and dynamic Speakers series, presented by the Palm Beach Civic Association, kicks off January 13, 2020, with an in-depth discussion of Migration policy.

The Keynotes are Austin Fragomen and Gwen Robosson, attorneys with expertise in immigration law. The event is sponsored by the Stanley M. Rumbough Society and will be held at The Beach Club.

On February 10, 2020, A.B.Buzzy Krongard, who was the Executive Director and held the number three position at the Central Intelligence Agency, will provide an ‘Insiders Look at Intelligence. His talk will be held at Club Colette.

The topic will be 'A Changing Ocean: The Impact On Society' on March 2, 2020.

The keynote speaker will be Oscar Schofield, a biological oceanographer. The luncheon is sponsored by First Republic Bank and will be held at The Beach Club.

On March 17, 2020, Finance and Philanthropy will be discussed by Ken Griffin, the founder of the investment fund, Citidel. Griffen will speak at The Beach Club.

Invitations will be mailed shortly to all Supporting Benefactor ($2500+) members. For additional information contact our office or click here.

Your Health Matters

Health Education Key Focus for Spring

Healthcare Committee Chair Jeffrey Levitt

Jeffrey Levitt, Chairman

Palm Beach Civic Association Healthcare Committee

The Healthcare Committee of Palm Beach Civic Association, and its dynamic sub-committees, are hard at work planning programs and educational events designed to make you smarter about your health.

Given past success with educational programs presented by the Palm Beach Civic Association, Healthcare Committee Chairman Jeffrey Levitt says this Season, there will be not one, but four topics addressed by the experts, one per month.

The educational programs will cover Orthopedics, Robotic Surgery, Cardiology and Diet & Nutrition. Dates and locations will be announced soon. All four events will be open to all Palm Beach residents.

(Click here to play full interview with Healthcare Committee Chair, Jeffrey Levitt)

Town Caucus:

Incumbents Will Run Unchallenged

108th Town of Palm Beach Caucus

As hundreds of merry makers spilled off of Worth Avenue, having cheered on the lighting of the Holiday Tree, three Town Council members accompanied by supporters, were quietly going about the time honored and orderly business of the annual Town Caucus.

It's a tradition borrowed from early New England politics, this year marking the 108th time candidates for Town Council were required to get two nominations, in order to run for a Council seat.

Maggie Zeidman, Bobbie Lindsay and Lew Crampton, all incumbents, are officially seeking another term. There were no late challengers, no lengthy debate.

The 108 ^th Town Caucus came off without a hitch.

Lew Crampton

Seeks Second Term on Town Council

Lew Crampton, Councilman

Town of Palm Beach

Lew Crampton was elected to the Town Council in March 2018. Prior to serving on the Town Council, Mr. Crampton served on the Planning and Zoning Commission from 2014-2018, and as Vice Chair from 2016 to 2018.

(Click here to listen to Lew Crampton on why he's running for Town Council.)

Bobbie Lindsay Eyes

Third Term on Town Council

Bobbie Lindsay, Councilwoman

Town of Palm Beach

Since first serving on the Palm Beach Town Council in 2016, Bobbie Lindsay has been an advocate for the environmental, safety, and fiscal responsibility issues. Hear what concerns her and what she celebrates by clicking the link below.

(Click here to listen to Bobbie Lindsay on why she is running for Town Council. )

Maggie Zeidman Sets Sights Toward

a Third Term on Town Council

Maggie Zeidman, Councilwoman

Town of Palm Beach

Maggie Zeidman has served two, two-year terms as a member of the Palm Beach Town Council. Now, she will ask voters to back her for a third term of office. Zeidman says she will continue to focus on critical safety, environmental and compensation concerns.

(Click here to hear Maggie Zeidman speak about her run for Town Council)

Trees Light Up

for the Holidays

In Case you missed the three tree lighting ceremonies this week in Palm Beach, please click on the video link below to enjoy Tree Lighting wonder from Bradley Park, Memorial Park and the always glittering, Worth Avenue.

( click here to see Holiday Tree Lighting events. )

A Walk Through My Mother's Garden

We salute the grand and glorious private gardens of Palm Beach.

Take a walk with us through Suzanne Durst’s sprawling garden with Suzanne and her daughter Helena.

Pesticide free, alive with birds and butterflies and blossoming flowers.

It's 'A Walk Through My Mother’s Garden.'

(Click here to watch My Mother's Garden)

visit our website: www.palmbeachcivic.org

Save These Dates!

December 12, 2019

12/12 Environmental Forum:

Protect Our Paradise

Royal Poinciana Chapel

December 16, 2019

Members Annual Holiday Party

Morton and Barbara Mandel Recreation Center

Co-sponsored by

Freijomel & Boruff Architects

Nievera Williams Design

Boca Nursing Services

December 19, 2019

Annual Award Luncheon

Honoring,

Robert E. Nederlander

Keynote Speaker:

Stephen Schwarzman

Private Palm Beach Residence