23RD ANNUAL DUNN’S RUN
The 23rd Annual Dunn’s Run was held on Sunday, October 6, 2019, benefiting the Boys & Girls Clubs of Broward County. On a beautiful South Florida day 1,200 runners/walkers participated in the 5-mile run or the 5K walk & run around scenic Deerfield Beach. The City of Deerfield Beach is a great community partner and we are thankful for their continual support with the event. We want to thank Jim Dunn, of J.R. Dunn Jewelers and his team for their support for 23 years. Our event was a continued success thanks to our great sponsors- JM Family Enterprises, Jersey Mike’s Subs, Publix Supermarket Charities, and Comcast. Silver Sponsor American Heritage, Campbell & Rosemurgy Real Estate, Frank H. Furman, Inc., Popkin & Rosaler, Van Ness Law Firm, Runners Edge, Running Wild, Synovus, and TechCXO. Gem Sponsorship Bettoli Vending, Ed Morse Automotive, Man Engines, NAT Bank, The Beacon Group, SYSCO Southeast Florida, and Wyndham Deerfield Beach. Appreciation Sponsor TD Bank, Hard Exercise Works Deerfield Beach, Scoops R Us- Ben & Jerry’s, Wawa, Panera Bread, Oceans 234, and Easy 93.1.
3RD ANNUAL BACK TO SCHOOL SUPPLY DRIVE
Our annual Back to School Supply Drive gets bigger and better each year thanks to the help of all Rick Case Automotive Group dealerships, Cox Media’s Easy 93.1, Office Depot, Pembroke Lakes Mall, JC Penney, California Pizza Kitchen, Team National and others. For six weeks, these partners encouraged their customers to make and drop off donations. Office Depot made a generous contribution of $10,000 and California Pizza Kitchen donated 20% of sales for a whole week. The grand finale, Kidsfest at Pembroke Lakes Mall, was broadcast live on Easy 93.1 and featured appearances, performances and demonstrations by Josh Martinez, winner of Big Brother Season 19, entertainer Preston C. Howell with Miami Squadz Dancers and the NSU Women’s Basketball team. Select Club kids participated in the JC Penney fashion show and were surprised to learn that JC Penney, not only made a $1,200 donation to the cause, but also gave them the clothes they modeled. Team National, a long-time supporter of BGCBC, provided 3,000 backpacks to members filled with supplies to help them get ready for school. A special thank you to Stan Bostick of Rick Case Automotive Group, Chris Ziadie of Office Depot, Jeff Martin and Ellen Jaffe of Cox Media’s Easy 93.1 and Kelly McCoon at Pembroke Pines Mall, who were the driving force behind this event. Thank you to all our contributors/supporters: State Farm, Jack & Jill of America, Moe’s Southwest Grill, Shake Shack, The Gap, Family Dollar, Old Navy, Finish Line, Kids Foot Locker, Rick Case Automotive Group, Office Depot, California Pizza Kitchen, JC Penny’s, Pembroke Lakes Mall, Easy 93.1, Michael’s, Team National, Enterprise, Bureau Veritas, Trividia, Signature, Hotwire, Kushman & Wakefield, Preston Howell, Josh Martinez, NSU Women’s Basketball team and Jank Hot Sauce.
AIR SHOW LEAVES IONOSPHERE MEMBERS ON CLOUD NINE
Ionosphere Program of Flight members from the Nan Knox Club, got a behind the scenes look at some of the pilots and planes participating in the Fort Lauderdale Air Show that took place May 4-5. Ben Rogers, from the Fort Lauderdale Transportation Department, Rufus James and Carlton Harrison, the Director and Assistant Director of the Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport, invited members from the Ionosphere program at the Nan Knox Boys & Girls Club to meet some of the Air Shows’ pilots and learn about their airplanes. Aerobatic stunt pilot Mike Wiskus talked to members and showed them his modified single engine plane before firing up the engine and taking off for a practice flight. The GEICO Skytypers Air Show Team pilots and their vintage SNJ WWII planes also welcomed the kids, answered questions and allowed them to sit in the cockpit of one of the planes. The kids were able to touch, hear, smell and see planes and pilots in action. They also received parting gifts of back packs with gifts including tickets to the “drop zone” for Saturday and Sunday to see the whole show up close. This experienced immersed our kids in aviation and they have been on cloud nine since attending the activities. We send a heartfelt THANK YOU to Banyan Air Services’ at the Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport, for arranging and hosting this awesome event!
9TH ANNUAL BOWLING FOR KIDS
The 9th Annual Bowling for Kids event was held on Sunday, May 5th at SpareZ in Davie. Organized by the Hollywood Advisory Council and Carl Lender of Hotwire Communications, the SOLD OUT event raised over $50,000 for the Marti Huizenga Boys & Girls Club. Nearly 300 supporters and 30 members of the Marti Huizenga Unit were able to enjoy an afternoon of bowling that also included a Pick-A-Prize and 50/50 raffle, food, drinks and awards! A BIG THANK YOU to our event sponsors: Title Sponsor: GraybarHost Sponsor: Tech CXOPresenting Sponsor: W.B. MasonAwards Sponsor: PwCFood & Beverage Sponsor: The Hierholzer Family
52ND ANNUAL PROSCAPES DINNER AUCTION PRESENTED BY THE FLORIDA PANTHERS FOUNDATION
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Broward County hosted the 52nd Annual ProScapes Dinner Auction Presented by the Florida Panthers Foundation on Saturday, April 27, 2019 at Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Resort. Over 550 guests attended Broward’s longest running charitable event, chaired by Marc Infante, Jim Robertson and Debi & Bob Case. Guests enjoyed live entertainment by No Limits, a check presentation from the prestigious General’s Club for $252,500 and live & silent auctions. The evening’s festivities also included the Hall of Fame Induction of BGCBC supporters: Christy & Larry Hierholzer (Individual Category), Gold Coast Advertising, Inc., (Business Category) and the Florida Panthers Foundation (Foundation/Partnership Category). BGCBC is thankful for the support of these outstanding inductees!
28TH ANNUAL FORT LAUDERDALE INTERNATIONAL AUTO SHOW
For the past 27 years, the Fort Lauderdale International Auto Show has helped to raise more than $5 million for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Broward County. These valuable funds help our organization promote good character, leadership development and academic success for our 12,000 plus Club members at our 11 Club locations in Broward County. South Florida’s car dealers gathered at the Broward County Convention Center to showcase the newest 2019 and 2020 models, many for the first time. The annual show afforded everyone the opportunity to sit in the driver’s seat of some of the auto industry’s newest models such as the 2020 Toyota Corolla, Lincoln Aviator, Kia Telluride and many more. There was something for everyone, as Honda showcased their motorcycles, while Toyota and Chevrolet offered Ride-n-Drive test drives just outside the Convention Center. We owe a tremendous thank you to Rita and Rick Case, who founded this event for our youth. Their continued support of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Broward County for this event is very much appreciated.
33RD ANNUAL GOLF CLASSIC
On Friday, March 29th, over 40 foursomes gathered at Jacaranda Golf Club, for the 33rd Annual Golf Classic, founded by the late Gary Rotella and his brother Bill. One of the longest standing events for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Broward County, this year’s event was chaired by Michael Hotte, Chris Rotella, Joe LaRocca, Jr. and a fantastic committee who planned a fun and successful event. Golfers enjoyed a cart-side BBQ before heading out on the course. This year, golfers were able to purchase a package that included three games that would offer an advantage towards the foursome’s final score. Participating golfers could wear a colorful tutu to shoot from the ladies tee, the bazooka cannon tee shot and the 150 marker for your first shot. These games definitely provided some comedy on the course and raised additional funds for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Broward County. Immediately after the round, golfers enjoyed a delicious buffet and bid on some incredible silent and live auction items including Boca Raton Resort & Club stay, Fisher Island excursion, Park City vacation and much more! First place on the west course went to: Leland Hicks, Jeff Benef, Jason Schmdit and Blair Adams. First place on the east course went to: AJ Meyer, Joe Kovac and two other guests of the ANF Foursome. Congratulations to our winners! A special thank you to sponsors Nat A Tat2, Deborah and Gary Wendt, Deerpath Capital Management, Leo Goodwin Foundation, Michele Cousin and Tommy Hartmann, Yellow Cab, Archon Commercial Advisors, Bettoli Vending, Ed Morse Automotive Group, Hotte Family, Lincoln Financial Group, Am Wins, Guardian Life Insurance Company, Joseph & Marlene Diachiacchio, LaRocca & Assoc., Eastern Waste Systems, Blue Team Restoration, BC Surf, Fisher Auctions and The Stretch Zone.
23RD ANNUAL RANCH ROAM
The 23rd Annual DEX Imaging Ranch Roam, hosted by “Alligator” Ron Bergeron & “ Alligator” Ali Waldman and Chaired by Kristene Tokesky, was a unique wild western experience held at “Alligator” Ron Bergeron’s Green Glades West Ranch and featured a night of Old Wild West excitement. On Saturday, March 16, over 700 guests dressed up in their best cowboy and cowgirl duds to enjoy the “Gator Boys”, an Old West Casino Sponsored by Tripp Scott Attorneys at Law, line dancing, bull riding and a live and silent auction. Country sounds of the Shadow Creek Band filled the arena. To culminate the evening, Nashville’s newest and brightest rising star, Diamond Rose, delighted the crowd with over an hour of songs that had the audience in awe!!! Guests supported The Boys & Girls Clubs of Broward County as the donations directly assist in the development of over 2,000 children that are enrolled at one of our Davie Boys & Girls Clubs: The Rick & Rita Case Club and The Florence A. DeGeorge Boys & Girls Club.
2019 YOUTH OF THE YEAR
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Broward County and Dale Carnegie of South Florida hosted two High Impact Presentation workshops for 22 Club members, who were Youth of the Year and Alternate Youth of the Year candidates on Saturday, January 12 and Saturday, January 19, 2019. The presenter, Lloyd Braithwaite, Director of Leadership and Organizational Development at Jackson Health and a seasoned Dale Carnegie facilitator, helped Club members work on their public speaking and interpersonal communications skills by showing them how to plant their feet, use strong posture and share their Boys & Girls Clubs story with power and conviction. The Youth of the Year competition took place on Monday, February 18 at our Administrative Office. Each youth gave a 2 – 3 minute speech about their Boys & Girls Clubs experience in front of a panel of five esteemed judges. Alexus M. from the Lester H. White Club was crowned winner and will be the youth voice for all of Broward County and represent our organization at the State competition in April. The second place winner is Taquajah P. from the Dr. Harold Reitman Club and third place winner is Adriana R. from the Rick & Rita Case Club. Thank you to all of our youth who participated in the competition and to the five judges who gave their time to be a part of this annual event. Judges were: Ryan Seymour, Best Buy; Julie Anderson, Sun Sentinel; Brian Quail, President/CEO, BGCBC; Elisabeth DeLuca, The Frederick A. DeLuca Foundation; Stephan Mehallis, The Harry T. Mangurian Jr. Foundation, Inc.
2 GEORGES AT THE COVE FISHING TOURNAMENT
The 9th Annual Two Georges at The Cove Billfish Tournament was held January 31-February 2, 2019. There was a field of 20 boats registered, making this year’s tournament a huge success! The following are the results: 1st Place: Sir Reel, 2nd Place: Gallant Legacy and 3rd Place: Chips Ahoy. 1st Place Angler: Sir Reel (Jamie Bunn), 2nd Place Angler: Chips Ahoy (Ed Skiko), and 3rd Place Angler: Gallant Legacy (Cameron Sousa). Largest Kingfish: Shaka 21 lbs. (West Clemente, Largest Dolphin: Skip Jac 19 lbs. (Jack Paul-Hus). We would like to thank The Cove for hosting this wonderful event in support of the Jim and Jan Moran Boys & Girls Club in Deerfield Beach. Steve Scaggs, along with his wife Diane, have been great supporters of the Boys & Girls Clubs and could not have pulled this off without the help of Denise Buzelli, The Cove’s Project Coordinator, who works tirelessly to plan this event with the help of the staff, their families and anyone else she can recruit, in order to make this successful. A special thank you for Gallant Legacy (Val Sousa) for donating the 2nd Place Cash Prize $3,000.00 back to the Boys & Girls Club. For the past 24 years, Two Georges at The Cove have hosted a golf tournament (15 years) and a fishing tournament (9 years) to help raise funds for the Jim & Jan Moran Boys & Girls Club in Deerfield Beach. Because of their support and generosity, thousands of youth who attend the Club have been positively impacted. We are thankful for the support of Two Georges at The Cove and everyone that has participated in these events over the years to support our members!
