Page 14 - Stuart Exposure - February '22

Page 14, Stuart Exposure

HoliDay HappeningS

Christmas Spirit Reigns At Self.” Rotary Club of Stuart meets every Wednesday at
The mission of Rotary International is “Service Above
Rotary Club Of Stuart noon at the Dolphin Bar & Shrimp House in Jensen Beach.
To learn more, visit www.stuartrotaryclub.com.
By Jackie Holfelder
Members of the Photos provided by Rotary Club of Stuart
Rotary Club of Stuart
recently took part
in not just one, but
two, holiday-related
activities.
On Dec. 4, they
rang the bell for the
Salvation Army Red
Kettle Campaign at
the Treasure Coast
Mall from 10 a.m. to
8 p.m. Tom Graves and Tom Campenni
Then, on Dec. 7, ring the bell for the Salvation Army
it was off to Gertrude Red Kettle Campaign.
Walden Child Care
Center (GWCCC) where Santa Claus and his Rotary Club
of Stuart elves distributed toys to the young GWCCC
students.

(Seated) Santa (Joe Melanson), (standing) Rotarians Faye
Flack and Patricia Tobin, Thelma Washington, executive
Santa (Joe Melanson) and Thelma Washington, executive director of GWCCC, Rotarians Francine Beckstead and
director of GWCCC, at the toy distribution Kathleen Crum

Two “Bigs” Honored by Big Brothers Big

Sisters of PB and Martin Counties

By Jackie Holfelder
Two men who’ve given their time,
talent and treasure to Big Brothers Big
Tom Graves and Polly Campenni ring the bell for the Sisters of Palm Beach & Martin Counties
Salvation Army Red Kettle Campaign. (BBBS) were recently honored by the
nonprofit as they retired after decades of
Answer for service.
Bill Bee spent 18 years with the
Crossword Puzzle organization, during which time he
was President/CEO, CEO Emeritus
and advisor to senior staff and Board
of Governors. And, of course, he was a
beloved “Big.”
His accomplishments include guiding
the expanding of services into Palm
Beach while coaching the next generation
of leaders for BBBS.
After retiring in 1999 from a successful
career on Wall Street, he moved to Florida
and found a second success while leaving Left to Right: Richard Levine - Past Chairman, Patrick Coolidge - “Little
his inimitable and indelible mark on BBBS. Brother” to Bill Bee, Bill Bee - President Emeritus.
Richard Levine, the second honoree, marketing, branding and planning youth shopping events
was a Campaign Chair at United Way of Martin County. He with Macy’s even though he’s lived in Broward County
began volunteering for Big Brothers Big Sisters 15 years ago. for the past nine years.
During his time at BBBS, Richard served as trustee, The staff, board, and volunteers of BBBS of Palm Beach
former chair of the Board of Governors and treasurer of and Martin Counties are grateful for their big hearts and the
BBBS of Palm Beach and Martin Counties. combined thousands of hours given to this organization.
The retired vice president/general manager of Macy’s Thank you for your service, leadership, and guidance. We
has continued to mentor staff in developing HR policies, can never thank Bill and Richard enough for all they’ve done.