Page 2 - Hobe Sound Reflections - March '20

Page 2, Hobe Sound

In Your CommunItY

Robert J. Weissman Honored event as Knight Kiplinger, editor emeritus
of Kiplinger Publications, serves as keynote
At 2020 Kiplinger Luncheon speaker and provides attendees with his well-
informed perspectives on finance and politics.
The Library Foundation of Martin County and Knight Kiplinger’s annual keynote speech to the
Kiplinger honored Robert J. Weissman as the 2020 recipient sold-out audience of 325 offered a unique
of the Kiplinger Literacy Award on Jan. 27 at Harbour Ridge perspective on the leaders and policies that shape
Yacht & Country Club in Palm City. our future, the nation and the world.
The Literacy Award Luncheon is a highly anticipated annual On accepting his award, Weissman expressed
his gratitude for a life he believes has been
blessed in every aspect by giving back to his
community, improving the lives of his fellow
Martin County residents.
“Bob Weissman and his wife Carol have
touched the lives of tens of thousands of
people in Martin County through their civic Mary Farrell, Noreen and Rip Fisher, Joan Amerling and Charlotte Gilmore
and philanthropic engagement, including as
steadfast and longtime supporters of the Library
Foundation of Martin County,” said Stacy
Ranieri, chair of the Library Foundation Board
of Directors.
A member of the Library Foundation’s
Founders Society, Bob’s commitment to the
Robert J. Weissman was honored as the 2020 recipient of the organization spans more than 25 years including
Kiplinger Literacy Award on Jan. 27. (From left) Michael key sponsorship of BookMania! since its
Kenny, Library Foundation of Martin County chief executive inception in 1994 and strong support over the
officer; Robert Weissman; Knight Kiplinger, editor emeritus years of the Kiplinger Literacy Award Luncheon.
of Kiplinger Publications. Photo by Liz McKinley “While Bob prefers to conduct his philanthropy
quietly and out of the spotlight, the Library
Foundation is honored to recognize him for his
overwhelming generosity and to hold him as a
model advocate and champion,” Ranieri added.
About The Library Foundation Of Martin Michael Kenny, Patricia and Robert Ditmars, Stacy Ranieri and Vincent and
County May Smyth
Founded in 1992, the mission of The Library
Foundation of Martin County Inc. is to acquire
and administer funds to enrich library services
and facilities not met by public funding and to
endow the library system for future generations.
The Kiplinger Literacy Luncheon is the
foundation’s key fundraiser. Proceeds from the
event raise critical funds for many life-changing
Clem and Linda McGillicuddy with Janice and Scott Berry literacy programs.
In addition to the Kiplinger Literary Award
Luncheon, the foundation hosts the annual A
Literary Affair dinner in March in conjunction
with Book Mania!, the perennially popular
March book festival. For more information, visit
http://www.libraryfoundationmc.org or follow
the foundation on Facebook at www.facebook.
com/libraryfoundationmc/. Ed Ciampi, Knight Kiplinger, Phyllis and Jerry Rappaport and Frank Byers

Mutt March Festival from page 1 the HSTC is independent and locally operated and relies
on donations to support its programs and services. Follow
For Mutt March vendor information and event details, the HSTC on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/
contact Courtney Zanetti at czanetti@hstc1.org or (772) humanesocietyTC and Twitter at https://www.twitter.com/
Tammy Matthew, Christine DelVecchio, Bonney Johnson 600-3211 and Candace Callahan at ccallahan@hstc1.org hstc1. For more information, visit https://www.hstc1.org
and Denise Ehrich or (772) 600-3216 for sponsorship information. or call (772) 223-8822.
About The Humane Society Of
The Treasure Coast
The Humane Society of the
Treasure Coast (HSTC) is a no-
kill animal welfare organization
located at 4100 S.W. Leighton
Farm Ave. in Palm City, FL.
Since 1955, it has been the
leading advocate for animal
protection and well-being in the
Martin County area. A 501(c)(3)
private, nonprofit organization,

Karen Johnson, Leigh Garry and Jan Norris

Carol and Bob Weissman with Stacy Ranieri