January 2025 Newsletter Content | |
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- Grant Recipient Highlights
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- Why Sponsor Impact100 Martin
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Dear members and friends:
I hope you enjoyed the holiday season and are still in the mode of wishing friends and family a Happy New Year. I chuckle every time I do that in the context of Impact100 Martin activities because, for us, this feels more like the 4th quarter of the Super Bowl, not a “new year”.
Our Grants Committee is busy evaluating Letters of Intent from excited nonprofits. Our Events Committee is planning the Grant Awards Celebration. Our Membership Committee is go-go-go with Meet & Mingles and renewal reminders. Today, we stand at more than 300 members for the 2024-2025 season which is super-exciting.
Can we get to 500 members and five $100,000 Impact Grants? We can with your help!
- If you haven’t renewed because you were waiting for a new tax year, we are in it! See the Membership Report for your link to renew.
- If you have been meaning to invite your “Plus One” to an event, we have many exciting opportunities over the next six weeks. See the Upcoming Events section for all our offerings and links to sign up.
- If you need to coordinate with your wealth advisor about using a Donor Advised Fund or IRA, now is the time. The coordination of requests, check distribution and receipt on our end can take a few weeks. If you wait until mid-February, it could be too late.
I would like to give one more shout out to the Member Engagement Committee for creation of the Culture Club and Impactful Conversations. Attendance so far shows these are meeting a need for connection and education about the issues facing Martin County. Please join us and see for yourself what an impact this is having!
And three cheers to the Visioning Team, working with nonprofits to prepare themselves for the Letter of Intent process. Their work is segregated from that of the Grants Committee, so we don’t know which letters we received were as a result of Visioning sessions until after the Grants have been awarded. But we know that every hour invested in boosting the confidence of local nonprofits to dream big is an hour well-spent.
I hope you can see the intentionality of our work to build relationships with the nonprofits and with each other as members of this unique organization. Community transformation is all about relationships!
Thank you for joining us on this journey. Please know how thankful we are for your membership, your advocacy and your generosity, no matter the form it takes.
With gratitude for your generosity no matter the form it takes,
| Maureen Cotter, President | |
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During the initial year of implementation of their program or project, each nonprofit who has received an Impact Grant agrees to submit quarterly reports addressing agreed upon deliverables within their contract.
Attached are the December 20th, 2024 reports from the 2024 Impact Grant Recipients: Click here to Review Reports
Council on Aging Mobile Unit Ribbon Cutting- January 6, 2025
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ORCA
Grants Committee Chairpersons Joan Gibbons and Kelly McIntyre proudly presented Dr. Lauren Kleiman, Research Associate with ORCA, the final check to complete the $100,000 grant for the One Health Fish Monitoring Citizen Science Program.
Learn More About ORCA
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Thank You Breakfast for Impact100 at Tykes and Teens Walk-in Assessment Center Open House
Join us on Friday, January 31, 2025 at 8:30am to witness the transformational change from the Impact100 Martin grant! As one of our four 2023-2024 Grant Recipients, we will see the renovations and additions made with the $100,000 Impact Grant.
Tykes & Teens has established a walk-in clinic for children’s behavioral health care needs. Since opening in August, the Tykes & Teens Walk-in Assessment Center has successfully linked children and their families to much-needed resources and helped many children avoid a crisis. The biggest success is that the feedback from both parents and the community has been very supportive, and everyone expresses this as a much-needed service that was missing in the continuum of care.
See firsthand how your generosity is making a difference in our community at Tykes & Teens - Walk-in Assessment Center.
Tykes and Teens
Date: January 31, 2025
Time: 8:30am
Location: Tykes and Teens Walk-in Assessment Center
900 SE Ocean Blvd, Building E, Suite 340, Stuart, FL 34997
Park in the lot near the corner of SE Ocean Blvd and Palm Beach Road.
Click Here to Register
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Your membership team is pleased to announce that as of January 4, 2025 we are at 309 members for the 2024/25 Grant Award Year!!
Thank you to all who have joined, and all who have renewed their memberships. Our goal is still 500 members, so we need to MOVE on this! Please think about asking friends to join, hosting a Meet & Mingle at your home, or renewing your membership if you haven’t already.
It would be such a thrill to be able to award FIVE $100,000 Grant Awards on April 9th, 2025!
Please send us an email at communitycaptain@impact100martin.org if you would like to set up a Meet & Mingle.
Welcome to our New Members:
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| Harbour Ridge | Connie Humphrey, Lisa Phelan | | Mariner Sands | Susan Harmeling, Jennifer Chanay, Anne Saucier, Susan Unruh, Laura Perelli, Judith Siegel | | Martin Downs | Mary Cohen | | Sewall's Point | Lindsay Melda, Deborah Allen | | Sandhill Cove | Cheryl Porter, Lee Morrison, Mary Vaux | | Sailfish Point | Rebecca Marr | | Stuart | Carol Brunkella, Ellen Smith Dolin | | Willoughby | Dana Kimberly, Jeanne Dunn | | |
Referrals - Thank you to these ladies for finding their +1!
Cynthia Clough, Sharon McGavock, Roseann Wolcott, Jane Coutts, Karen Sandler, Lisa Rawding, Janie Tighe, Sue Whittington, Sarah Murphy, Suzanne Pearson, Maureen Cotter and Pat Bartlett
A special thank you to our Community Captains and Membership Committee for their hard work. Please say thank you if you see them around. It takes a village and we are so grateful for your spirit of volunteerism!
Your Membership Co-chairs,
Judy Zanchi & Ann Barwig
To join or renew, go to our website https://www.impact100martin.org/membership/
Don't forget to think of your +1 and get them to Join Now!
For any Membership questions, please contact Judy Zanchi or Ann Barwig at
communitycaptain@impact100martin.org
Click here to Join or Renew your Membership
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Dawn Dipzinski was born and raised in Grand Rapids, Michigan. She moved to Stuart with her husband in 2021 after a heart failure diagnosis ended her career in sales and interior design. “Your perspective on life changes after a dramatic health event like that, and we decided to embark on a new life adventure!”. Dawn learned about Impact100 Martin while attending an event with Jacqui at the Florida Oceanographic Institute, and they both decided to join and participate in the Member Engagement committee. Being involved in Impact100 Martin has helped Dawn meet many amazing women and better understand the Martin County community. | | |
Jacqui Costanzo moved to Sewall’s Point from New York City in 2010 after meeting her husband, Peter, in East Hampton. A seasoned real estate professional and former Associate Broker in Manhattan, Jacqui now brings her expertise to Martin County as part of One Sotheby’s International Realty at Harbor Bay Plaza. Her connection to Impact100 Martin began after selling a home to Dawn, who became both a friend and partner in philanthropy. Together, they joined Impact100 Martin, drawn by its mission to create meaningful change in the community. As co-captains of their neighborhood and active members of the Member Engagement team, Jacqui and Dawn recruit like-minded women eager to make a difference while fostering camaraderie within the organization. Jacqui’s dedication to real estate and community service embodies her passion for building strong, vibrant connections. | |
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Impactful Conversations
Our Environment, Preservation & Recreation
Thursday, February 13, 2025, 11:00am – 1:00pm
We are thrilled to invite you to join us and hear three of the most influential, dynamic, and passionate experts who will share their vast knowledge about the incredible environmental and preservation initiatives and outdoor recreational opportunities in Martin County.
- Vincent Encomio- Florida Sea Grant Extension Agent, University of Florida IFAS Extension
- John Maehl- Environmental Resource Administrator, Martin County Board of Commissioners
- Kevin Kirwin- Deputy Director, Martin County Parks and Recreation
Martin County is an amazing place to call home. We can boast of having over 100,000 acres of parks and preserves. Martin County manages over 35,000 acres of environmentally sensitive land, and through the Martin County Forever plan approved by voters, we will be protecting another 46,000 acres of new parks and preserves.
With this opportunity comes a community-wide commitment to protecting our water quality, natural resources, wildlife habitats, and recreation for residents of all ages and abilities to enjoy the life-enhancing benefits of nature and the outdoors.
Please join us as Vincent Encomio, John Mahle, and Kevin Kirwin discuss the innovative work being done in Martin County to protect our unique environment and provide unique recreational experiences to residents and visitors. Through the Explore Natural Martin program, we will also hear about artificial reef deployment and Guided Ecotourism programs. There’s so much to learn about Martin County!
There will be time for networking and questions.
Cost: $15 for boxed lunch on the deck
Hosted by Roseann Wolcott and Lorraine Bradley
at Frances Langford Dockside Pavilion at Indian Riverside Park
1707 NE Indian River Drive
Jensen Beach, FL 34957
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Review the calendar of events and engage at one of many opportunities to connect with Members and guests to make your impact, create an experience, and have some fun! | |
Note: Registration is required for all events and typically opens two months in advance. | |
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Welcome Circle: Your Gateway to Impact100 Martin Member Orientation
Monday, January 21, 5:00pm-6:00pm
Virtual Event - Link provided to those registered by 3:00pm, January 20
Social Hour
Thursday, January 23, 4:00pm-6:00pm
Drift Kitchen & Bar
See Your Impact - Tykes & Teens
Friday, January 31, 8:30am
Tykes & Teens - 900 SE Ocean Blvd, Bldg E - Suite 340, Stuart
Sunday, February 2, 3:00pm-5:00pm
The Pittenger Center at St. Mary’s
Impact Book Club – The Frozen River
Monday, February 3, 5:30pm-7:30pm
Location details provided to those registered by January 31
Impactful Conversations - Our Environment, Preservation, & Recreation
Thursday, February 13, 11:00am-1:00pm
Frances Langford Dockside Pavilion at Indian Riverside Park
Golfing Fun at the Hitting Bays
Thursday, March 6, 6:00pm-8:00pm
Sailfish Sands
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PNC Private Bank has been a proud sponsor of Impact100 Martin since 2019. Within the Bank and across the communities we serve, we recognize the importance of supporting organizations like Impact100 Martin, who are inspiring women to recognize that philanthropy is power.
As wealth, businesses and investment portfolios are shifting into women’s hands at a record pace, women are taking the lead and making an impact with their own unique approaches to giving. Philanthropy is transitioning from a prescriptive model, where the goal is to make the donor feel good about a donation, to a catalytic model, which seeks to deploy capital to solve problems.
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Tracy Sorzano, senior vice president and Wealth Strategy regional manager for PNC Private Bank, suggests that the most important step in determining a philanthropic focus might be to ask yourself, “Why?” Sorzano is a founding member of Impact100 Martin and has served on both the Advisory Board and Events Committee. She was drawn to the spirit of Impact – a shared desire to improve the community through collective giving, knowing that pooled resources can make a greater impact than individual contributions could make. | |
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As wealth continues to shift to women over the next decade, women’s influence over philanthropy will continue to grow. Actions speak louder than words, and the steps women take today to deploy capital to solve the problems they care about most can have global economic implications in the future. PNC’s dedicated teams have the knowledge, experience, and desire to ease financial complexities and deliver peace of mind to help our clients achieve their financial purpose. So, let’s get started.
PNC Private Bank is part of the PNC Asset Management Group (AMG), which is a member of The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. (NYSE: PNC). PNC AMG is a relationship-based provider of investment, planning, banking and fiduciary services to wealthy individuals and institutions through the proactive delivery of value-add ideas and solutions. PNC AMG offers personal asset management for high and ultra-high net worth individuals and families through PNC Private Bank and PNC Private Bank Hawthorn; and institutional asset management services to corporations, healthcare systems, insurance companies, unions, municipalities and nonprofits through Institutional Asset Management. For more information about PNC Asset Management Group, Visit PNC.
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Becoming an Impact100 Martin Sponsor is a perfect way for businesses to use part of their marketing budgets to position their name and logo on every Impact100 Martin newsletter, social media outlet and event poster.
Sponsors are able to and encouraged to attend our events and meet our members. Sponsors receive an ad in our Grant Awards Ceremony booklet, a publication that is used long after the event to educate prospects and those interested in our chapter.
All sponsorship information is found on our website.
For more information please call or email Sue Whittington
772-403-3013 | vicepresident@impact100martin.org
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