Page 4 - Boca Club News - September '22

Page 4, Boca Club News

An Auspicious Beginning from page 3

and membership sale driven by Instagram, Jessica and her including a strong growth in families with children. While technological innovation, will enable golfers to practice
team have transformed the club’s presence on social media he is mum on many of the upcoming developments just and be fitted for right-sized clubs, take new lessons from
into both informative and productive assets. At last count, yet, he was particularly pleased with the club’s addition the club’s professionals and host special events.
the club’s Instagram page had almost 2,500 followers and of four new pickleball courts and its new pickleball pro. With three kids of his own under four years old, Greg
nearly twice that on Facebook. Members are also now Exciting competitive leagues have sprouted and are now surely has his arms full at work and at home. But that
enjoying the newest programming piece, “The Sound,” an involved in cross-club play. Fall signups are underway for fullness of life, living his passions, is what energizes him.
interactive newsletter that gives members the low-down on league play, as well. Greg noted dedicated teams focused He is surely passionate about food and beverage, but he
everything happening at the club, which Greg refers to as on enhancing ladies’ and juniors’ programming across golf, also loves architecture, Soul Cycle cycling, golf, spending
one of the club’s big wins. tennis, aquatics, fitness and wellness. time with his family, cooking and dining out when he can
With increases in wellness, fitness and sports offerings He also looks forward to the new golf simulator and find the time; a well-rounded life he is happy to share with
on the horizon, Greg is thrilled to see membership flourish entertainment center soon to be located near the driving his new friends at Broken Sound.
with continued growth across the club’s demographics, range. The enhanced golf experience, driven by this
12th Annual White Coats-4-Care Reception Raises

Record $1 Million in FAU Med Student Scholarships

Generating a record- This year, Ann and John Wood doubled their commitment of medical affairs, Schmidt College of Medicine.
breaking $1,029,800 in from the previous year to $800,000 to support 20 deserving Dean Pilitsis added that the College’s 12th class of 72
scholarship funds to medical students in the Class of 2026 through all four years new medical students was selected based on both their
support the incoming as part of their Robert A. Wood FAU Medical Scholars academic accomplishments and humanistic attributes, and
class of medical Fund that they established in memory of their son. This is that community remains at the forefront of the College of
students at Florida in addition to the $28 million transformational gift this past Medicine. In recent graduating medical school classes, 50
Atlantic University’s spring from Ann and John Wood to help reach the College’s percent of women and 30 percent of students historically
Schmidt College of eventual goal of “doctors without debt.” underrepresented in medicine remained in Florida for their
Medicine, the College’s “Right now, South Florida, as well as communities residency. White Coats offers the first step in welcoming
annual White Coats-4- across the country, are facing a significant shortage of the new students into the college.
Care (WC4C) major healthcare professionals. FAU continues to aid in the Launched in 2010, FAU’s Schmidt College of Medicine
scholarship fundraiser charge of educating and training doctors, nurses and became the 134th allopathic medical school in North
was hosted in mid- other frontline healthcare workers to reduce these gaps America and has swiftly become nationally recognized
August at the Schmidt in accessible and quality healthcare for all,” shared Julie
Family Complex for White Coats-4-Care Co-Chairs G. Pilitsis, M.D., Ph.D., M.B.A., dean and vice president 12th Annual White Coats-4-Care on page 6
Academic and Athletic Jon and Bonnie Kaye at podium.
Excellence. Photo by Johnny Simmons.

From Left: Palm Beach County Mayor Robert Weinroth,
FAU College of Medicine Dean Dr. Julie G. Pilitsis, Maurice
Plough, Jr., Bonnie Kaye, Jon Kaye. Photo by Ryan Merrill
Photography
Seated front row: FAU President Dr. John Kelly; Ann Wood; FAU College of Medicine, Dean Dr. Julie G. Pilitsis; Dr. Sarah
“This year’s Wood. Standing from left: Jon Kaye; medical school students; and Bonnie Kaye. Photo by Johnny Simmons.
resounding
success was due
to the combined
respect and
a d v a nc e m e n t
of the Schmidt
College of
Medicine, the
community’s
embrace of its
mission and the Do you know a family member,
deep commitment friend or a neighbor in need of
of generous
donors invested in FAU College of Medicine Dean Dr. Julie Home Health Care?
growing a strong, G. Pilitsis, Ann Wood, Dr. Sarah Wood.
vital healthcare Photo by Ryan Merrill Photography
c om m uni t y,”
shared Co-chair Bonnie Kaye, who with Kaye
Communications (KCOM-PR) partner Jon Kaye has Home Health Aides / Certified Nursing Assistants / Registered Nurses to assist you with:
co-chaired the event for 12 consecutive years since its
inception. • Personal Care • Companionship • Respite Care • Alzheimers & Dementia Care
“What began as a small community-raiser 12 years ago • Medication Management • Transportation • Meal Preparation
for a new, yet little-known medical school, Jon and I are • Light Housekeeping • Grocery Shopping • Post Surgery Care
pleased to see that White Coats-4-Care has grown to become
the College’s major annual fundraiser that has provided
numerous students with scholarship funds.” Complimentary In-Home Consultation
With the average cost of a medical education reaching
$250,000 in-state to $400,000 out-of-state, 80 to 85 Care provided in the comfort of your Home, Hospital, or Facility
percent of the College’s talented students require financial
assistance. Heavy debt often impacts both a student’s choice We accept All Long Term Care Insurance Policies and Private Pay – Affordable Rates
of medical school as well as their medical specialty based
on its income potential to repay loans. Family owned and operated. Boca Resident for 30+ years and Boca Pointe Members.
“Scholarship monies raised through the annual White
Coats-4-Care initiative give students the ability to follow CALL TODAY: 561.740.8667
their hearts, not their debts, into lifelong medical careers,” www.auracalshc.com
noted Co-chair Jon Kaye. Since its inaugural reception, Florida Licensed and Insured NR# 30211558, NR# 30211706
White Coats-4-Care has raised more than $2 million.