The Association of Fundraising Professionals Palm Beach County Chapter Announces 2009 Award Recipients
October 13, 2009 - More than 50,000 people across North America will celebrate the 23rd anniversary of National Philanthropy Day® throughout November as a way of reminding the public about the importance of giving and volunteering, especially during difficult economic times. Palm Beach County will once again share in the celebration of National Philanthropy Day® by paying tribute to the extraordinary contributions that charitable giving and volunteerism have made to society.
First celebrated in 1986, National Philanthropy Day® began with a presidential proclamation from Ronald Reagan. Celebrities such as Bob Hope have served as National Philanthropy Day® spokespersons.
This year’s recipients will be honored Wednesday, November 18, 2009 at the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts. Presenting Sponsor of this year’s event is The Merrill Lynch Center for Philanthropy & Nonprofit Management. Co-Chairs of the event are Dennis Stefanacci and Robi Jurney with Tiffany Kenney, WPBF-25 News Anchor as the MC.
Kathleen Emmett Filosa, CFRE, President of the Palm Beach County Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals is pleased to announce this year’s recipients. They are as follows:
Outstanding Philanthropist: Yvonne S. Boice
Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser: William Plum
Outstanding Philanthropic Organization: The International Society of Palm Beach, Herme De Wyman Miro, Founder and President
Outstanding Philanthropic Corporation: Bank of America Foundation
Outstanding Philanthropic Private Foundation: Arthur I. and Sydelle Meyer Foundation
Outstanding Planned Giving Legacy Honoree: Dora Bak
About this year's recipients:
The International Society of Palm Beach was founded by Mrs. Herme de Wyman Miro and has distributed more than 1,400 grants and scholarships totaling more than $2.7 million during the past 25 years.
Dora Bak not only set an example of generous giving during her lifetime but also left a planned gift in her will. She lived, loved and enjoyed the “fruits of her philanthropic endeavors.” Her legacy benefitted thousands of lives of individuals who may not have known her personally, but who will honor and cherish her memory. The Bak Middle School of the Arts in West Palm Beach is an example of her generosity.
The Meyer Foundation is a benefactor of the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts, the Norton Museum of Art, The Meyer Amphitheater in West Palm Beach, the Arthur I. Meyer Jewish Academy, the Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County, the American Jewish Congress, The Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties, the Alexis de Tocqueville Society of the Town of Palm Beach United Way, St. Mary’s Hospital and the Albert Einstein College of Medicine, just to name a few.
Yvonne Boice has given her time and talents to Palm Beach Community College Foundation, Lynn University, Palm Beach International Film Festival, Boca Raton Historical Society, Boca Raton Roundtable, Center for the Arts, World Trade Center and YMCA of South Palm Beach County.
About the Association of Fundraising Professionals:
The Association of Fundraising Professionals represents nearly 30,000 members in 191 chapters throughout the world, working to advance philanthropy through advocacy, research, education and certification programs.
The Association fosters development and growth of fundraising professionals while promoting high ethical standards. For more information, go to www.afppbc.org.
Luncheon tickets and sponsorships are available by contacting Dennis Stefanacci at dstefanacc@aol.com or Robi Jurney at rjurney@quantumhouse.org. To RSVP, please call Lorie Stinson at (561) 790-5245.