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Robert J. Weissman Honored

At 2020 Kiplinger Luncheon

The Library Foundation of Martin County and Knight
Kiplinger honored Robert J. Weissman as the 2020
recipient of the Kiplinger Literacy Award on Jan. 27 at
Harbour Ridge Yacht & Country Club in Palm City.
The Literacy Award Luncheon is a highly anticipated
annual event as Knight Kiplinger, editor emeritus of
Kiplinger Publications, serves as keynote speaker and
provides attendees with his well-informed perspectives
on finance and politics.
Kiplinger’s annual keynote speech to the sold-out
audience of 325 offered a unique perspective on the
leaders and policies that shape our future, the nation and
the world. Tammy Matthew, Christine DelVecchio, Bonney Johnson
On accepting his award, Weissman expressed and Denise Ehrich Karen Johnson, Leigh Garry and Jan Norris

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 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 Mary Farrell, Noreen and Rip Fisher, Joan Amerling and Charlotte Gilmore
Foundation’s Founders Society, Bob’s
Robert J. Weissman was honored as the 2020 recipient of the commitment to the organization
Kiplinger Literacy Award on Jan. 27. (From left) Michael spans more than 25 years including
Kenny, Library Foundation of Martin County chief executive key sponsorship of BookMania!
officer; Robert Weissman; Knight Kiplinger, editor emeritus since its inception in 1994 and
of Kiplinger Publications. Photo by Liz McKinley strong support over the years of the
Kiplinger Literacy Award Luncheon.
“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 County
Founded in 1992, the mission of
The Library Foundation of Martin Ed Ciampi, Knight Kiplinger, Phyllis and Jerry Rappaport and Frank Byers
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
Clem and Linda McGillicuddy with Janice and Scott Berry is the foundation’s key fundraiser.
Proceeds from the event raise critical
funds for many life-changing 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. Michael Kenny, Patricia and Robert Ditmars, Stacy Ranieri and Vincent and May
facebook.com/libraryfoundationmc/. Smyth

Carol and Bob Weissman with Stacy Ranieri

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