Emerge Broward Engage Committee Meeting
November 13, 2012 – Agenda
15 SE 15 St.
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33316
ENGAGE Mission Statement: To provide members access to charitable and/or community based organizations throughout Broward County in an effort to build character and improve the quality of life for our community.
Welcome and Introductions: Introductions and Ice Breakers
Event Recap
Additional EB Events –RDC Turkey Trot Kick-off Party & Gobble Wobble- DEVELOP – Develop over lunch with Tony Argiz CONNECT- Miami Dolphins Football Game - IDENTIFY – American Social ENGAGE – BPHI Luncheon and Z-Motion
Event Pipeline for Engage
· November 17th (1pm-3pm) – A Fun Day of Arts and Crafts with Little Smiles at Plantation General Hospital. Ashley Gordon is PM.
o About Little Smiles - “A non-profit organization that provides toys, games, DVD’s computers, VIP outings, celebrity meet and greets, concert/sporting/theme park tickets, fun food runs, nerf gun wars and much much more…. for children in local hospitals, hospices and shelters. Little Smiles mission is to put a smile back on the faces of children who need it most”
o This event has reached capacity – 8 volunteers – SUCCESS!
o Location – 401 NW 42nd Avenue in Plantation, Florida 33317
o Wanna get more involved with Little Smiles? Check out their site at www.littlesmiles.org
· November 22nd – Volunteer duties include set-up, manning water stations, directing runners and clean-up. Different shifts are available between the hours of 4:00am-10:00am. Volunteer Coordinators - Juliana Ospina and Rachel Woolford
o Volunteer assistance is still needed for the Annual Turkey!
o About – Emerge Broward and iTrace Foundation, Inc. will be working together to raise funds and awareness to support healthy living and childhood obesity.
o Interested in participating in Turkey Trot? Register online at www.turkeytrotftl.com
o Waiver Forms available for volunteers – please email Volunteer coordinators/PM
o Reach out!
§ Juliana Ospina –
§ Rachel Woolford –
· December Event- 7th Annual Movie in the Park. Our committee will be assisting Hope Outreach a non-profit that provides resources for families in need. We will be working on a food/toiletry drive. PM needed.
o Important! We need several PMs to assist in organizing the food/toiletry drive
o Reach out to retailers for donations – boxes and/or reusable bags to store and distribute food
o Questions? Ideas? Contact Natalie Champion at
· Upcoming Projects for next year? Feel free to share information about projects that you would like our group to get involved in! Three AMAZING guest speakers came to the meeting to discuss possible projects for 2013 – WELCOME!
o Heather Geronemous, Walk Like MADD
§ About - WALK like MADD®, is MADD's signature walk event. In 2011, in almost 40 cities around the nation, thousands of people will participate in 5K walks to celebrate creating a brighter future without drunk driving and underage drinking
§ Contact info –
§ On April 28th Walk Like MADD will need volunteer assistance (clean-up/breakdown) during their Annual Fundraising walk/run
§ Need a PM to assist Heather!
o Hannah Hausman and Zack Spechler, Young At Art
§ Hannah Hausman, Director of Development –
§ Zack Spechler –
§ Upcoming EB Project with Young at Art – January 11th (7pm-11pm)
· Young at Art will be having a Fundraiser/Auction
· Volunteers needed to man various booths for the program or assist with set-up/breakdown
· PM – Mitch Taylor
· Want more information about YAA? Visit YoungAtArtMuseum.org
· Location – 751 SW 121 Avenue, Davie, Florida 33325 (954) 424-0085
· Please support YAA! There are numerous volunteer opportunities everyday of the week
o Barbara Weinstein, Family Central – Lets work on getting an EB Project with Family Central!
§ About - a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) agency founded in 1971. For over 40 years, Family Central has played a pivotal role in the lives of South Florida families by strengthening the social, emotional and economic binds that family members have to one another, as well as to their community.
§ Dr. Barbara Weinstein, President/CEO of Family Central –
§ Please visit www.familycentral.org for volunteer opportunities
§ Support Family Central- Babies in Toyland (December 2nd from 12:30pm-2:30pm)
· Café Vincenzo 5801 Margate Boulevard, Margate Florida
· Cost - $25 – includes 3 course lunch and glass of wine
· Please bring a new, unwrapped toy for a child in need
· Call 954-821-2305 or for more information
Board Engagement Update
Reminders
· If your membership is coming up for renewal, please do not forget to renew your membership!
Upcoming Emerge Broward Events
EB has many great events and committee meetings coming up in the next month. Hope to see you all there!
LEADERSHIP BROWARD:
RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT: December 17th – RDC Committee Meeting
RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT: November 22nd Turkey Trot
CONNECT: November 20 – Committee Meeting
CONNECT: November 19th – Night of Style and Beauty - POSTPONE
IDENTIFY: November 26 – Committee Meeting
IDENTIFY: November 29 – EB 411
LBF: November 28 – Men of Style at Galleria Mall
DEVELOP: December 3rd – Develop Committee Meeting
NEXT ENGAGE COMMITTEE MEETING IS December 11th at 6:30 p.m.!