January 2026 Newsletter Content

When the ball drops in New York at midnight on December 31 and we turn the calendar to a new year, many of us set resolutions, goals, and targets; vow to stay in touch with people; and promise to get together more often. I didn’t do that this year. Instead, I asked myself a question: What if this is the year I choose to show up differently? What if, instead of feeling “obligated” to do the many things on my calendar, I see each one as an opportunity to learn something, meet someone new, be inspired by someone’s enthusiasm, or see a small part of the world through someone else’s eyes?

It did not take me long to feel the exhilaration of putting this question to the test. My sister was visiting from Virginia, and I took her to the Friends of the Everglades See Your Impact event on January 8. I am so proud of the innovative ways our nonprofit grant recipients put our donations to work, but seeing my sister’s reaction to that project changed my perspective and rekindled my enthusiasm and excitement for our mission.

Being part of this group of dynamic women who are changing the face of our county through collective giving is extraordinary. I feel so lucky to live in an area with a group like this, one that puts me in a position to be a philanthropist. What we do is simple: one woman, one vote, one mission. It doesn’t need to be more complicated than that. Everyone, from the newest member to a member of the Board of Directors to a founding member, has the same vote.

This year, I am going to show up differently. I would love to see many of you at a See Your Impact, Culture Club, Nature Club, or Impactful Conversation event. And I promise that whether I see you or not, your impact will be the same as mine. We are creating a better world for the people who live here, and for that, I am honored and thankful.

May 2026 be filled with joy, laughter, prosperity, and good health for us all.

Warmly,

President, Impact100 Martin

Impact100 Martin received 32 Letters of Intent, reflecting an inspiring range of community needs and innovative project ideas.

Members of the Grants Committee have been diligently reviewing and scoring each submission. The committee will meet on Wednesday, January 21, to collaborate, deliberate, and determine which nonprofit organizations will advance as semifinalists.

Semifinalists will be notified by The Community Foundation Martin-St. Lucie on January 22 and invited to submit full applications, including detailed budgets and project videos.

Full applications are due by 9:00 am on February 18.

The Grants Committee will conduct agency site visits on March 9–11, providing an opportunity to hear directly from organizations about the projects they have proposed.

With a goal of 550 members and 324 already committed, we are just 226 memberships away from reaching full strength by February 27.

If you haven’t yet renewed, now is the perfect time. Your membership fuels our collective Impact and brings us one step closer to funding meaningful projects in our community.

Please also consider inviting a friend or colleague to join Impact100 Martin, and together we can grow our community of women creating positive, lasting change!

Meet & Mingle with Impact100 Martin

We have a fantastic lineup of Meet & Mingles coming up in January and February, and these gatherings are the perfect way to introduce friends or colleagues to Impact100 Martin. Each event offers an informal opportunity to learn more about our mission, our membership, and the collective Impact we’re making in the community.

If you know someone who may be interested in joining, please invite them to attend a Meet & Mingle at a location and date that works best for them. Kindly RSVP directly to the Community Captain listed for each event.

January

February

Welcome to Our New Impact Members!

Please join us in warmly welcoming our newest Impact100 Martin members. We are so grateful you’ve chosen to be part of this incredible community of women creating positive, lasting change.

A heartfelt thank-you to the members who referred these new Impact members and helped grow our collective giving network:



Pam Bringsjord

Cindy Eaton

Linda Gardner

Shannon King

Kelly McIntyre

Sharon McGavock

Your outreach and enthusiasm strengthen our membership and expand the Impact we can make together.

Host a Meet & Mingle

Interested in introducing your book club, neighborhood group, or circle of friends to Impact100 Martin? Hosting a Meet & Mingle is an easy and impactful way to do just that.

You provide the guests and light refreshments, and we’ll take care of the rest. A representative from our Grants and Membership teams will join you to share a brief, engaging 20-minute presentation about our mission, membership, and collective Impact.

It’s simple, social, and a wonderful way to grow our community of women creating positive, lasting change.

To get started, contact us at info@impact100martin.org.

Membership Renewal Reminder

A friendly reminder: Memberships for Season 9 should be renewed by February 28, 2026. Renew today so it’s taken care of—just click here!

Need a speaker for your group? We can help!

If you are in a civic group, involved in a consortium of nonprofit leaders, or part of the committee that plans presentations for your Home Owners Association or club, we have women who are happy to talk to your group about Impact100. Nancy Wong, Arati Hammond, Maureen Cotter, Genevieve George and Sue Whittington are the women who form our Speaker’s Bureau, and they can provide a 10-20 minutes program for your organization. This is part of our effort to spread the word about Impact100 Martin to potential members, nonprofit grant applicants and sponsors.

For more information or to schedule a speaker, please call and leave a message on our Impact100 phone number (772-245-7770) and one of us will respond within 24 hours.

Preserving Healthy Food for Our Community

Don’t miss the opportunity to see the Impact100 Martin transformational grants at work.

Join us for Preserving Healthy Food for Our Community - House of Hope.

House of Hope's new food preservation program preserves fresh produce that they grow or receive in bulk donations, as well as healthy meals and sauces made in their nutrition center. This program reduces food waste, increases healthy food options for our clients and partners, and significantly extends the shelf life of nutritious food items House of Hope distributes.

Let's see firsthand the difference your donation to Impact100 made for this project and the people it serves.

Hosted by: Joan Gibbons & Kelly McIntyre

House of Hope's Growing Hope Production Farm 

Tuesday, January 20, 2026

10:00 -11:00am

Location: 3706 SW Citrus Blvd, Palm City

Register Here

Introducing the Impact100 Academy

We are thrilled to share that a robust new online learning platform was officially launched at the Impact100 Global Conference! The Impact100 Academy is now open to every member of our Martin County chapter. Whether you are a long-standing leader or a brand-new member looking to get involved, the Academy offers a tailored curriculum designed to help chapters thrive.

What you’ll find inside:

• Customized Learning Pathways: Training specific to your role and experience level.
• Ready-to-Use Resources: A library of printable and editable templates to streamline our local efforts.
• Leadership Development: Tools to help you grow as a community advocate and philanthropist.

Get Started Today!

You can create your account and explore the courses at:

impact100global.org/courses/

Tami Larkan

Effective women are spirit-driven, and we have many in Impact100 who have answered that call to devote themselves to community service.  Among them is Tami Larkan.  

A true Floridian (born and raised in Stuart), Tami went to the University of Florida in Gainesville and met and married her husband, Clint, there.  

After 8 years in the DC area, they returned to Martin County in 2006, where Clint established his architectural firm and began a construction business. Tami worked as a math teacher in Virginia and, back home, has taught in both a private academy and with Florida Virtual School. These experiences, raising her three children, and working for her husband’s design/build firm have fueled her true passion: serving others through her involvement in local nonprofit organizations.  She has particular enthusiasm for the work of one of our Grant Award recipients, Project LIFT. In addition, as a parishioner at St. Mary’s Episcopal Church, Tami serves on the board of the Healing Center of Martin County and as the co-chair of the Outreach Committee and has committed many hours to working with Place of Hope, Safe Families for Children, the Treasure Coast Food Bank, the Monterey Community (delivering 105 Christmas baskets this year), and Pancakes in the Park (a new ministry centered around sharing a meal while building relationships with the unhoused). 

Tami heard about Impact100 from Maureen Cotter and Jen Eaton and quickly became a member.  Truly, she has a heart for anyone who needs help, and we are excited she has joined us.

New this season:

Help us capture every angle! Each event now has its own shared photo gallery. 

Check your event reminder email for the unique upload link to share your photos and see everyone else’s!

Featured Event Series

Impact100 Martin Culture Club is in full swing with our first-quarter events. Take the opportunity to sign up now and save your seat.

Music - Atlantic Classical Orchestra

Friday, February 13, 2026, 7:30pm

$25 per person

The Lyric Theater

with separate registration for pre-event self-pay cocktails at Spritz City Bistro at 6:00pm

Experiential - “Sunflower Celebration” Workshop

Saturday, March 7, 2026, 1:00-5:30pm

$120 per person  |  Limit 15 attendees

The Creek District, Stuart

with separate registration for post-event self-pay dinner

Member Engagement Events Listing

See Your Impact!

Preserving Healthy Food: House of Hope

Tuesday, January 20, 2026, 10:00am-11:00am

Growing Hope Production Farm, Palm City

Welcome Circle: Your Gateway to Impact100 Martin Member Orientation

Tuesday, January 20, 2026, 5:00pm-6:00pm

Virtual Event - A link will be provided to registered attendees. Please add the Zoom link from the Confirmation email to your calendar (as it is not included in the meeting download link).

Social Hour at the Pearl

Thursday, January 22, 2026, 4:00pm-6:00pm

We're excited to host you, and to ensure we can accommodate everyone comfortably, we kindly ask that you register.

The Pearl, Stuart

Impact Book Club – What Kind of Paradise! by Janelle Brown

Monday, February 2, 2026, 5:30pm-7:30pm

Location details will be provided to those registered by Friday, January 30, 2026.

Culture Club – Music

Atlantic Classical Orchestra

Friday, February 13, 2026, 7:30pm

The Lyric Theater, Stuart

Welcome Circle: Your Gateway to Impact100 Martin Member Orientation

Wednesday, February 18, 2026, 6:30pm-7:30pm

Virtual Event - A link will be provided to registered attendees. Please add the Zoom link from the Confirmation email to your calendar (as it is not included in the meeting download link).

Culture Club – Experiential

“Sunflower Celebration” Workshop

Saturday, March 7, 2026, 1:00-5:30pm

$120 per person  |  Limit 15 attendees

The Creek District, Stuart

Welcome Circle: Your Gateway to Impact100 Martin Member Orientation

Wednesday, March 17, 2026, 5:00pm-6:00pm

Virtual Event - A link will be provided to registered attendees. Please add the Zoom link from the Confirmation email to your calendar (as it is not included in the meeting download link).

Social Hour at the Pearl

Thursday, March 26, 2026, 4:00pm-6:00pm

We're excited to host you, and to ensure we can accommodate everyone comfortably, we kindly ask that you register.

The Pearl, Stuart

Casual Golf - Play 9 holes for all skill levels

Friday Mornings 9:00am–11:00am

Sailfish Sands, Stuart

Pease let Brenda know by Wednesday of each week if you plan to play, so she can book a tee time. Text Brenda at 914-337-0490. It's pay-to-play directly at the course ($25 per person for 9 holes). 

Not sure if you registered for an event?

Keeping track of your upcoming schedule is easy! Whether you need to double-check a start time or confirm your registration, you can view a full list of the events you have signed up for.



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Don't miss out! Your Impact100 Martin member profile is the key to maximizing your experience this year.

Please take a moment to review and update your profile today.

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Keep your eyes on the road and the signs! We are excited to announce a special digital advertising membership campaign hitting the streets of Stuart from late January through early February.

Thanks to a generous in-kind donation from Lamar Advertising, our message will be featured for a week and a half at these high-traffic locations:

• The corner of Monterey and Kanner
• US 1 North (heading to and from the Roosevelt Bridge)

We are incredibly grateful to Lamar Advertising for this opportunity to shine a spotlight on our work.

Be on the lookout during your daily commute and let us know if you spot us!

Help us grow our Impact100 Martin network—let’s reach 100 LinkedIn followers by next month!

Follow us, like our posts, and invite your friends to join in. Every connection helps spread the word about the incredible impact we’re making together.

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    Let’s expand our reach and continue creating lasting change—together.

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