Page 11 - Palm City Spotlight - March '22

Palm City Spotlight, Page 11

Good Works from page 10 memorial and Mercury One,
Big Brothers Big Sisters Of where she helped organize
large scale stadium events,
Palm Beach And Martin and coordinated international
outreach. Wiltz is a self-
Counties Adds Three To Staff proclaimed “history junkie”
and is a credited researcher for
By Jackie Holfelder The New York Times best seller,
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Palm Beach and Martin Being George Washington –
Counties (BBBSPBMC) recently announced the addition The Indispensable Man. In her
of three new team members. spare time she enjoys reading,
Kara Hitner is Marketing And Events Coordinator, watching documentaries and
responsible for coordination and planning of special exploring new places.
fundraising events. Lastree Lemene has joined Angela Wiltz Lastree Lemene Kara Hitner
Hitner graduated from Florida International University BBBSPBMC as Match
with Bachelor of Science in hospitality management and a Support Specialist, supporting the School to Work program stone across the waters to create many ripples” by Mother
specialty in event and meeting planning and has four years and its participants. She also assists with recruitment and Teresa.
previous work experience in the field. In her free time, she enrollment for the program. Lamene was involved with the Since 1904, Big Brothers Big Sisters has operated under
enjoys attending community events/festivals, spending agency for more than seven years as a volunteer Big Sister the belief that inherent in every child is incredible potential.
time with family and friends, going to the beach, crafting and recently returned to the staff this past fall. A graduate As the nation’s largest donor- and volunteer-supported
and gardening. She’s thrilled to bring passion for event of the University of Florida with a Bachelor of Science in mentoring network, Big Brothers Big Sisters makes
coordination to BBBSPBMC, “an amazing nonprofit that tourism, recreation and parks, in her spare time, Lastree meaningful, monitored matches between adult volunteers
enriches the lives of so many children.” enjoys working as a professional organizer and spending (“Bigs”) and children (“Littles”), ages 6 through young
Angela Wiltz, Community Engagement and Outreach time with her boyfriend, her family, and her dog, Lulu. adulthood in Palm Beach and Martin counties. We develop
Coordinator, majored in public relations at Emerson Seeing firsthand how her relationship with her Little Sister positive relationships that have a direct and lasting effect
College in Boston. She has worked for several nonprofit has flourished, she finds motivation in helping create similar on the lives of young people.
organizations, including the Cathedral of the Pines, experiences for Littles and Bigs to come. One of her favorite To learn more, visit www.mentorbig.org.
New Hampshire’s only congressionally recognized war quotes is “I alone cannot change the world, but I can cast a Photos by BBBSPBMC
In Your communItY

Keep Martin Beautiful Seeks “With so many new challenges, stresses and
Nominees For The 2022 divisiveness in the world today, our signature event, the
Environmental Stewardship Awards, is a great way for
Environmental Stewardship our community to come together and recognize all the
positive things happening in Martin County,” said Craig
Awards Ahal, president of Keep Martin Beautiful’s Board of
Directors. “We may not all agree on every issue, but we
Call For Nominations To Celebrate are all on the same page when it comes to appreciating
Environmental Excellence In Martin County what makes Martin County so special – our natural
environment. Our awards ceremony is our opportunity
Do you know someone making a difference to improve to celebrate the people and organizations making a
our environment who deserves to be recognized? Has difference in our community.”
your business made new technological choices to be In addition to nominations, Keep Martin Beautiful is
more energy or water efficient? Is there a beautification Representatives from the Environmental Studies Center also seeking sponsorships for the event. Nomination and
or community improvement project your civic or youth accept an award. Pictured from left are: KMB Board Member sponsorship forms, previous year’s winners, and other
group recently completed? Now is your opportunity to Marilyn Gavitt; Brook Bullock; Heather Arnold; Michelle details are available online at keepmartinbeautiful.org.
recognize them – or even give yourself some credit! Fowler; and KMB Board Member John Vanilla. For more information contact Keep Martin Beautiful at
Keep Martin Beautiful, a nonprofit organization (772) 781-1222 or info@keepmartinbeautiful.org.
fueled by the activism of its volunteer base, is seeking technological innovations; youth engagement and About Keep Martin Beautiful
nominations for individuals, businesses, civic and education. Keep Martin Beautiful (KMB) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit
nonprofit groups, and government agencies that are There is no fee to submit a nomination and self- community organization founded in 1994 as an affiliate
improving our local environment and quality of life. nominations are welcome. Projects and activities must have of Keep America Beautiful. Its mission is to preserve and
Areas of focus include community and neighborhood occurred in 2021. Nominations were due by Friday, Feb. 11. enhance the quality of life in Martin County through litter
revitalization; litter and marine debris removal; recycling The awards ceremony takes place on Thursday, April prevention, the promotion of recycling, improvement of
programs; river advocacy; climate change and resiliency; 28, from 6 to 9 p.m. at Sailfish Point Oceanfront Club. solid waste management practices, and beautification and
community revitalization activities. KMB signature events
and programs include the Environmental Stewardship
Home Care Awards, the International Coastal Cleanup, the Great
American Cleanup, the Adopt-A-Road and Adopt-A-
Street programs, and other educational and outreach
You Can Trust! activities. Find KMB on Facebook at facebook.com/
KeepMartinBeautiful, follow KMB on Twitter at twitter.
com/KMBmartin, visit KeepMartinBeautiful.org or call
Committed to Compassion (772) 781-1222.
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