Page 4 - Martin Downs Bulletin - December '19

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library Foundation

Robert Weissman To Be to have this opportunity to Boston, for many of his 40 years in business.

Honored At 2020 Kiplinger honor Bob, not only for his In addition to their generosity to The Library
significant contributions to
Foundation of Martin County, the Weissmans support
Luncheon literacy in Martin County, many other Martin County and Boston-area charitable
but for his exceptional organizations.
On Jan. 27, Robert “Bob” Weissman will be honored philanthropy and support The luncheon’s keynote speaker Knight Kiplinger
by The Library Foundation of Martin County as the 2020 of so many local nonprofits. also has deep roots in Martin County and an enduring
recipient of the Kiplinger Literacy Award. The generosity of Bob and connection to The Library Foundation. The Kiplinger
The award will be presented at the Kiplinger Literacy his wife Carol over the years family has been a part of the Treasure Coast since 1952
Award Luncheon held at Harbour Ridge Yacht and Country has had a wide-ranging when Kiplinger’s grandfather was seeking a refuge from
Club in Palm City. Knight Kiplinger will be the keynote impact in our community the “hubbub” of Washington, D.C. Among the family’s
speaker. and made it a better place many contributions to the area was a plot of land on East
“Bob Weissman’s commitment to The Library to live.” Ocean Boulevard in Stuart for the construction of the
Foundation spans more than a quarter-century. He’s been “The programs offered by Robert Weissman will be county’s first library.
a key sponsor of BookMania! since its beginning 26 the Martin County Library honored as the 2020 recipient Kiplinger’s remarks will offer attendees a unique
years ago and has also been a longstanding supporter of System and funded through of the Kiplinger Literacy ringside perspective on the leaders and policies that shape
our Kiplinger Luncheon,” said Stacy Ranieri, president The Library Foundation are Award on Jan. 27, 2020. our future.
of the foundation’s board of directors. “We are delighted truly life-changing. I’ve led About The Library Foundation Of Martin County
a blessed life and am very pleased to have the opportunity Founded in 1992, the mission of The Library
to help fund programs that will, in turn, improve the lives Foundation of Martin County Inc. is to acquire and
Dolphin Bar And Shrimp House’s Golf Tournament of others in this community,” said Weissman. administer funds to enrich library services and facilities
from page 1 Weissman and his wife Carol have been residents of not met by public funding and to endow the library
Harbour Ridge for 30 years. They have seven children and system for future generations. In addition to the Kiplinger
said Judith Cruz, president and CEO of Treasure Coast 17 grandchildren. He grew up in Massachusetts, served in Literacy Award Luncheon, the foundation hosts the annual
Food Bank. “Hunger is a constant for some people in our the U.S. Navy from 1954 to ’56, graduated from Boston A Literary Affair dinner in March in conjunction with the
community, and it’s especially heartwarming to have support University, and led Robert Allen Fabrics, a well-known BookMania! Festival. For more information, visit http://
like this for improving the lives of those who don’t always designer and decorator fabric group headquartered in www.libraryfoundationmc.org.
know where their next meal is coming from.”
The winning team of the tournament was the Edward
Jones Investment Dream Team. Teammates Ted Tavolario, Holiday Happenings from page 3 In 2018, the United
Randy McCroby, Ray Davies, and Steve Elliot shot a 12 Way Holiday Project
under par in the best ball scramble. McCroby also won the Sponsors for provided 2,772
prize for the longest drive of the day. the race included: children and 1,150
The award for closest to the pin went to Sevan Hashas. Thornburg Investment families with 15,854
And Gabriel Ghazel impressed the crowds with the biggest Management; PIMCO; toys and 40,452
shot of the day on hole No. 12. He shot a hole in one on the Federated Investors pounds of food.
par-3, 127-yard hole. Inc.; Jeremiah Baron For more
Players and friends who attended the awards banquet & Co. Commercial information about
had numerous chances for raffle prizes, including restaurant Real Estate; JP Morgan United Way of Martin
gift cards, event tickets, and more golf outings, thanks to the Asset Management; County, visit www.
generosity of many donors. Each player also took home a Nuveen; Jackson UnitedWayMartin.
well-stocked swag bucket. Annuities; PGIM or g or www.
About Treasure Coast Food Bank Investments; Asset Facebook.com/ Shawn McCarthy and Nerissa
Treasure Coast Food Bank is the only food bank and largest Advisors Management UnitedWayMartin. Okiye participated on a team with
hunger relief organization on Florida’s Treasure Coast, Inc .; Put na m “Dollar Bull” crosses the finish About United Way the Martin County Board of County
providing the community each year with millions of meals Investments; Zweben line at the Merrill Lynch Bull Of Martin County Commissioners.
valued at more than $50 million through robust programs Law Group; Fleet Run 5K. United Way of
and in partnership with 400 charitable organizations in Feet Stuart; Treasure Martin County’s mission is to improve lives by mobilizing
Indian River, St. Lucie, Martin, and Okeechobee counties. Coast Legal; Panera Bread; Natalie’s Orchid Island Juice the caring power of our community. Since 1972, the United
In addition to emergency food distribution, Treasure Coast Company; and Aldi’s. Way has been working to create long-term social change
Food Bank operates a full roster of direct service programs For over 30 years, United Way of Martin County has and provide support to Martin County residents by investing
that not only solve the immediate problem of hunger, but been providing holiday meals and gifts to more than in programs that strive to enhance healthy living, improve
help individuals and families gain long-term food security, 1,000 families and 3,000 children in our local community. education and support financial stability.
better health outcomes, and self-sufficiency. Treasure Coast
Food Bank is a member of Feeding America, the nationwide
network of 200 food banks that leads the fight against hunger
in the United States. For more information on Treasure Coast 62 Marina Gardens Drive
Food Bank, call (772) 489-3034, log on to stophunger.org, Palm Beach Gardens
visit our Facebook page at facebook.com/tcfoodbank, or
follow us on Twitter at twitter.com/tcfoodbank.

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