Page 6 - Boca Club News - July '19

Page 6, Boca Club News
Habitat for Humanity’s Sisterhood of the Hard Pink Hats

Brings Together Generations for 2019 WOMEN Build

In the days leading up to Mother’s Day, more than 200
women spent a collective 800 volunteer builder hours during
Habitat for Humanity of South Palm Beach County’s 2019
WOMEN Build to literally “raise the roof” on a new home,
and to revitalize three neighboring homes and a community
asset: Missionary Baptist Church. Raising more than
$322,000 to underwrite the cost of construction materials
for the Habitat home, the WOMEN Builders spanned three
generations hailing from Boca Raton, Delray Beach, Boynton
Beach, Gulfstream, Ocean Ridge, the island of Palm Beach,
Palm Beach Gardens and Jupiter and as far south as Deerfield
Beach and Fort Lauderdale.
The women-exclusive initiative that annually combines
fundraising with experiential “camaraderie-of-a-rare-kind”
was driven this year by mother/daughter co-chairs Beverly
Raphael Altman and Robyn Raphael-Dynan, who lead RCC
Associates, the largest revenue-generating women-owned
business in the state of Florida. They were supported by a
committee of 12 mission-focused women philanthropists,
business owners and community advocates to support another
hard-working mother/daughter, the future homeowners of
the “2019 House that Women Built” in South Palm Beach
County. Mother Ilomane is a housekeeper at Abbey Delray WOMEN Builder raised a minimum of $1,000 to qualify for Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza-Delray Beach; EDENS;
South, a senior living community; daughter Jessie is an the rare opportunity to learn how to wield a nail gun and Woolbright Development; VJB & Associates; Minuteman
oncology nurse at Delray Medical Center. hammer like a pro as they met and worked alongside other Press Boca Raton; Bloomingdale’s and Cohen Laser and
Under the guidance of more than 30 Habitat construction dynamic women and the future homeowners. Vision Center.
professionals and crew leaders throughout the three-day “As empowerment drivers, these WOMEN Builders Host Committee members included Beverly Raphael
initiative, crews of WOMEN Builders raised 32 roof trusses, delivered significant impact that enriches lives and Altman, Robyn Raphael-Dynan, Pam Begelman, Cheryl
secured more than 50 sheets of plywood and hammered more communities, one home, one family at a time, from Budd, Alisa Cohen, Georgette Evans, Susan Fixel, Bonnie
than 3,000 hurricane strap and roof nails. Others participated generation to generation,” shared Kari Oeltjen, Habitat for Kaye, Kari Oeltjen, Danielle Rosse, Marcia Tabatchnick,
in Habitat’s “Brush with Kindness” revitalization of homes to Humanity of South Palm Beach County Vice President & Judi Temple, Ethel Isaacs Williams and Bonnie Young.
deliver a WOMEN Build “Block of Impact,” raising brushes Chief Development Officer, who also was a “hands on” Headquartered at 181 S.E. Fifth Ave., Delray Beach, the
and climbing ladders to cover homes with 120 gallons of WOMEN Builder, lifting roof trusses and hammering nails HFHSPBC nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization brings people
primer and paint in welcoming shades of buttercream, sage, in hurricane straps and plywood panels on the roof. together to build homes, community and hope in the cities of
ecru and sky blue accents. More than 30 sponsors supported the third annual Boca Raton, Delray Beach and Boynton Beach, Florida. The
The Build was an enthusiastic blend of individuals, WOMEN Build, including Presenting Sponsor Iris Smith; nonprofit depends upon volunteer labor and tax-deductible
corporate and social teams boasting fun names like Girl RCC Associates; “Heart of the Home” (kitchen) Sponsors donations of money, materials, services and property to fulfill
Power!!!, Dream Girls, Pam’s Power Women, Alisa’s Marilyn and Jay Weinberg; Oceans 234; Republic National its mission.
Angels by the Sea(gate), Beauties Who Can Build, etc. As a Distributing Company; Ocean Properties, Ltd.; Boca Raton To learn more about HFHSPBC’s 2020 WOMEN Build
member of the 2019 “Sisterhood of the Pink Hard Hats,” each Resort & Club; Paradise Bank; BB&T; Moraca Builders; sponsorships, registration as a builder or team captain,
Kaufman Lynn Construction; Wells Fargo; Aldora Aluminum contact Kari Oeltjen, HFHSPBC Vice President and Chief
& Glass; FPL; Cheney Brothers; ADT; CenterState Development Officer at koeltjen@hfhboca.org or (561)
Bank; Allegiance Home Health; Kaye Communications; 819-6070 or visit www.habitatsouthpalmbeach.org.
Marcia Tabatchnick; Home Depot; Comerica; Sunflower
Landscaping and Maintenance; Recycle for a Cause; Photo credit: Carlos Aristizabal
Rotary Club Downtown Boca Earns

Two Top Awards At 2019 Rotary

District Annual Conference

With more than 300 Rotarians attending
from District 6930---which serves East
Central Florida from Boca Raton to Titusville-
--the Rotary Club Downtown Boca Raton
was presented two top honors: the District’s
“Club of the Year” and “Governor’s Citation
Award.” Rotary International District
Governor Julia Rose Babbitt presented the
awards at the 2019 District Conference held
at Marriott World Center in Orlando to Boca
Rotary club members Michael F. Walstrom,
Terri Wescott, Jon Kaye, Frank Feiler, Bob
Hildreth, Alan Konis, Dr. Ron Rubin, Robert
Stein and Dr. Akram Girgis. (From left:) Robert Stein, Dr. Ron Rubin, Robert Hildreth, Dr. Allen Konis,
Rotary Club Downtown Boca Raton Michael Walstrom, Terri Wescott, Jon Kaye, Frank Feiler, Dr. Akram Girgis.
has been recognized as the District 6930 Photo by Kaye Communications.
“Club of the Year” for two consecutive
years: 2018-2019 and 2017-2018. The Governor’s Award, clubs in more than 200 countries connecting 1.2 million
the District’s most prestigious award, is determined by Rotarians with diverse backgrounds building lasting
demonstrating exemplary implementation of a set of relationships to take action in communities at home and
deliverables, accomplishments and achievements. around the globe. Rotary Club Downtown Boca Raton is a
“We are honored to receive this recognition by District 100% Paul Harris Club.
Governor Julia Babbitt,” said Michael F. Walstrom, president Rotary Club Downtown Boca Raton produces two major
of the Rotary Club Downtown Boca Raton. “I am so proud annual fundraising events: The Boca Raton Mayors Ball,
of all our members’ accomplishments this year. They truly which benefits the health and wellness needs of Boca-based
are inspiring leaders serving our community.” community non-profits, and the Honor Your Doctor Luncheon
Founded in July 2012, The Rotary Club Downtown that raises funds for healthcare-related scholarships at Charles
Boca Raton has been named District 6930 “Club of the E. Schmidt College of Medicine, Christine E. Lynn College
Year” three times. Its members are dedicated to impacting of Nursing, Palm Beach State College and Lynn University.
the Boca community through Rotary International’s mission For sponsorship and underwriting opportunities for the
of “Service Above Self.” With vision, focus and action, fifth Annual Boca Raton Mayors Ball, as well as ticket
they make a difference by emphasizing health and wellness reservations, visit www.rotarydowntownbocaraton.org,
initiatives. Club activities also promote leadership, integrity, contact Deborah Freudenberg at (561) 299-1429, or email
camaraderie and trust. The RCDBR is one of 34,000 Rotary mayorsball@rotarydowntownbocaraton.org