Altima July 2012 Newsletter by Altima International

PALM BEACH COUNTY WELCOMES

Michael capponi

Visionary • Businessman • Humanitarian

ichael Capponi who for years has been known to the hip and haute of South Beach and beyond for capturing and skillfully executing the latest trends in the hospitality and entertainment world has announced a new venture, Capponi Construction Group.

The Visionary A brilliant businessman and devoted humanitarian, Michael has joined with a team of accomplished industry professionals to redefine South Florida’s landscape, one creative project at a time.

Building for the Hip and Haute

uilding extraordinary real estate projects takes great vision, exceptional discipline, and impeccable execution. To experience the breadth of Capponi Construction Group’s expertise, creativity and commitment to excellence in every detail, simply look to some of the area’s most glamorous and spectacular residences, restaurants and hotel destinations.

Loren and J.R. Ridinger’s Casa Sueños

he Bass Museum of Art, The Forge Restaurant Wine Bar, Loren and J.R. Ridinger’s Casa Sueños estate and luxury residences located at such exclusive locales as Sunset Island, North Bay Road, Indian Creek and Pinetree Drive. Villa Capponi

These are just a few of Capponi Construction Group’s many prestigious historic renovation projects. Cutting-edge contemporary projects include Villa Azur, Hollywood Beach Village, Louis nightclub and Ocean Drive Studios.

“I have always had a passion to build luxury estate homes and add my own touch of character to our ever-changing South Florida skyline” Says Capponi Project Hollywood Beach Village Villa Azur

Building for Humanity

aiti Empowerment Mission is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. The mission was founded in 2011 by Michael Capponi, who has made over 60 support trips to Haiti since the tragic earthquake of January 12th 2010. The near-term goal of the organization is to empower the people of Haiti by providing quality education, diverse vocational training and job creation. The ultimate objective is to create opportunities for the people of Haiti to have a self-sufficient and sustainable economy, eliminating their dependency on foreign aid. Haiti Empowerment Mission administrative overhead is underwritten by Capponi Group Corp & Capponi Construction Group LLC, therefore alleviating all operating costs so all funds raised will directly benefit the people of Haiti .

nother notable business venture, Capponi Group Haiti, LLC is building a 44-room boutique hotel, Le Village de Port Jacmel, as a part of the redevelopment of Jacmel, Haiti. The mission of this project is to bring community, infrastructure, jobs, training and international recognition highlighting Jacmel as a successful model for development in Haiti. Michael Capponi has already achieved significant progress of rebuilding and re-branding Jacmel as an economically viable city and tourist destination.

“Capponi Construction

Group has given me the opportunity to reach further into our creative spirit” Says Capponi

Capponi with Donna Karan

www.discoveringhaiti.com

Capponi Construction Team In 2010, Michael Capponi partnered with Kenneth J. Gross, former Senior Project Executive of the WCI Tower Division, Todd C. Pennington, former Executive Vice-President of Bovis Lend Lease and Robert Wrieden, former VicePresident of the WCI Residential Division to create Capponi Construction Group LLC, a Florida licensed general contractor (CGC045327). Together they have a combined total of over 90 years of industry experience and have built properties valued over $23 billion dollars in South Florida. Capponi Construction announces the Opening of its New Boca Headquarters 444 East Palmetto Park Road Boca Raton, Fl. 33432 Tel 561.367.8868 www.capponiconstruction.com

Robert Wrieden, Kenneth J. Fross, John Gallina, Felicia Marquez, Michael Capponi, Danoushka Capponi

“With a strong desire to continue to support the development and growth of our dynamic South Florida wonderland, I made a conscious decision to find a team of professionals that could embrace my vision and bring reality to my dreams,” says Capponi

Meet MICHAEL CAPPONI And join other ‘Celebrity Bartenders’ at TABOO Friends of Fisher House Fundraiser Wednesday, July 11 5:30—7:30

Honor our Heroes

This ‘TABOO’ is well WORTH it...

orth Avenue’s Taboo Restaurant’s Summer Soirée to benefit Friends of WPB Fisher House has evolved into a Juicy and Sequined experience! Due to the overwhelming support and response, neighboring boutiques, SEQUIN and JUICY COUTURE have agreed to co-host, providing additional space for the Caviar lounge and part of the silent auction.

Wednesday, July 11th Support Friends of WPB Fisher House Celebrity Guest Bartenders American Le Mans race car driver Jay Cochran NFL Hall of Famer Tucker Frederickson Food Network Reality Show Personality Josh Lyons CBS Tech correspondent Herb Tabin Miami Promoter/Developer Michael Capponi

Wednesday, July 11 5:30—7:30 Taboo, Palm Beach Music by Adam Lipson

Photos by Michael Price

Meet U.S. Veterans present at Taboo United States veterans from World War II, the Korean Conflict, Vietnam, Desert Storm and Iraqi/Afghanistan wars will be honored during this very special fundraiser for WPB Friends of Fisher House

onored guests for the evening will include Jerold Klein, Friends of Fisher House Treasurer and recipient of the Silver Star for heroism in Vietnam; Daniel R. Baer who served in World War II; Rodman Steele a Vietnam Vet, Desmond Price who was deployed five times, and recently returned from Iraq and Afghanistan, and Ted Task and Frank Hogan who both served as US Marines during the Korean War.

Ted Task, Desmond Price, Frank Hogan

Ninety-one year old Joseph Dryer, one of the few remaining survivors of the attack on Iwo Jima will also be presiding at this special event.

Video by Neil London

From Iwo Jima to Cuba to Palm Beach Joe Dryer “ I was a Second Lieutenant in the US Marines during WWII and was shot in the chest with a machined gun on Iwo Jima -- the biggest and bloodiest battle in Marine Corps history. We landed on the beach with 35 officers. When I was hit, there were only four of us left.” says Joe Dryer

Joe Dryer’s colorful and exciting life didn’t end after WWII. Joe spearheaded multi-national companies throughout the world, including Africa and S. America. As President of North Atlantic Kenaf Corp, he lived in Havana where he met Nancy. Ernest Hemingway was a ’testigo’ at their wedding . The couple presently resides in Palm Beach. “Anyone who visits Joe and Nancy have to visit ithe library. To them it’s just pictures, to everyone else, a piece of history,’ says Maribel Alvarez The Hemingways at their wedding

MEET THE PEOPLE

Patriots and their Passions

n behalf of the Fisher House, we would like to recognize two men, both of whom have good reason to support the Friends of Fisher House fundraiser at Taboo. Ed Ivy, Director of Village Camps and Graham Gaspard, President of Black River Caviar share a common passion: Supporting those who served in the armed forces. Ed Ivy served in Vietnam along with his brother. His father was a World War II veteran. Ed Ivy donated a summer camp session with a value of $5,000 for the auction. Graham Gaspard, President of Black River Caviar, whose father ‘George Speedy Gaspard’ served in WWII, Korea and Vietnam and was recipient of the Silver Medal of Freedom, donated a Kilo of Ossetra with a value of $4,000 to help raise funds during the event. “I've an immense amount of respect for our vets. As the son of someone who served in combat roles spanning 3 wars I've gained a unique perspective of the sacrifices our men and women in the military have and continue to make for us to enjoy the peace most of us take for granted. Supporting Fisher House is an honor for me,” says Gaspard

“My brother and I both served in Vi.etnam, our father in WWII. What I did is no different than the hundreds of thousands of GI’s that have served. It just makes one able to sympathize and feel for those present day soldiers serving or who have served in the various conflicts around the world since the days Vietnam,” says Ivy

ABOUT VILLAGE CAMPS This year, Village Camps celebrates 40 years of providing an award-winning international summer camp experience for children 7 to 18 years of age. More than 200,000 Village Campers have sojourned at these residential summer camps in Switzerland, Austria, England, Canada, China and France. Each specialized program provides a valuable opportunity for youngsters to grow, learn and have fun in a multicultural setting where they are cared for by an experienced and well-equipped staff. Campers have an array of curriculums to choose from including Languages Programs, Leadership Training, Adventure & Sport, Film Academy, Creative Arts and much more.

To learn more about Village Camps visit www.villagecamps.com

ocal sponsors and patrons helping make this event possible, include Five-star General Level Sponsors Diana and Llwyd Ecclestone, Diane N. Weiss , the Fanjul Family, Frank Hogan and our gracious host, Franklyn di Marco, owner of Taboo Restaurant.

pecial Thanks to Christofle and Black River Caviar for the following special offer

Through the month of July, make a purchase at Christofle and receive a complimentary sample of

Black River Russian Ossetra Other generous patrons include Jane Holzer, Michael Capponi, Tucker Frederickson, Vanessa Grout, Tommy Morrison, Diane de la Begassière, Brad Deflin, Daniel Jennings, Neil London and Michael Price.

Fashion Sponsors of Friends of Fisher House

abulous Worth Avenue Icons donating to the Chinese Silent Auction at Taboo on Wednesday July 11th, include Badgley Mischka, Daniella Ortiz, Emilio Pucci, Juicy Couture, Sequin, Stubbs and Wootton and Island Company. Local bag designers for Westward Mason, Diahann Cochran and Isabella Kron are also donating something special.

Preview our PRE-FALL 2012 Collection On Worth Avenue

(Items featured are not items for auction at event)

No Palm Beacher is a TRUE Palm Beacher without a few pairs of Stubbs in their closet… Keeping in tune with the Patriotic mood…. Stubbs has the perfect solution to those who are

UNDECIDED...

Entire Spring 2012 Collection

Preview their new collection Stop by and visit the Worth Avenue Boutique at 1 Via Parigi

40% off through July The Undecided

SUMMER SALE 25 –45% Off select items 251 Worth Avenue PREVIEW NEW Summer Butterflies Collection

Pick up the perfect summer outfit for July 11

uicy Couture and Sequin are kindly co-hosting the July 11th fundraiser for Fisher House. Be sure to stop by and bid on auction items displayed in their boutiques!

Stop by and ask for a complimentary

KEY LEAF Exotic Fruit

Swimwear ON SALE Through July Visit us at 256 Worth Avenue

String Bracelet! 232 Worth Avenue

Be the first to preview our new Pre-Fall Collection JULY 10

Juicy Couture Summer Sale through July 5th 225 A Worth Avenue

The EYE is ON

The Upcoming SWING

Rafe Cochran

afe Cochran, son of American Le Mans race car driver, Jay Cochran, was lucky to discover his special gift at the age of six. It all began while attending Golf Camp at the Breakers with Valerie Lapappa. At Valerie’s suggestion, Rafe entered the “I love golf! It chose me” US Kids’ Tour August 2011. Under the tutelage of his says Rafe coach, PGA player Bobby Collins , Rafe has been competing in tournaments ever since, finishing the top four over all. Rafe was “He just loves the challenge! He loves his school. Giving back was his idea ” invited to the 2012 European Championships in Scotland says proud mom, Diahann Cochran (June 5-7th), where he finished fourth out of forty of the best seven year olds in the world, bringing home a silver cup from his first major event.

Swinging for Charity Rafe took his love for golf and decided to raise money for his school, Palm Beach Day Academy, by securing sponsorship for one of the US Kids Tournaments which he won and raised $3,000. Rafe has a passion for architecture, so he met with the Head of the Lower School, Mrs. Tobey and the decision was made that future monies would go towards the new school building.

Christina Floyd Pins Down Bladder Cancer

P Golf Community who have embraced this worthy cause Raymond & Maria Floyd Sergio Garcia Justin & Amanda Leonard Phil & Amy Mickelson Barbara Nicklaus Greg Norman Andy North

The JULY PIN

in Down Bladder Cancer aims to raise awareness through a viral marketing campaign which includes wearing a Pin Down Bladder Cancer pin for the entire month of July. All proceeds will go to support bladder cancer research at Memorial SloanKettering.

LEARN THE STARTLING FACTS Join the Professional

Upcoming tournaments World Masters of Junior Golf Tournament Las Vegas July 17-19, 2012 US Kids World Championships, Pinehurst, NC. August 2-3 2012

1. Bladder cancer is the 4th most common cancer in men and 5th overall with an estimated 600,000 people in the US alone currently affected 2. Bladder cancer gets 10-20 times less funding than the other top 5 most common cancers

3. There are 70,000 new cases nationally with 14,000 deaths 4. Tobacco smoking is the main known contributor to bladder cancer

5. The rate of recurrence is 50 to 75% 6. It is the most expensive cancer to treat on a per patient basis

A special pin has been designed with hook+ALBERT using the Pin Down Bladder Cancer colors. Please visit: www.pindownbladdercancer. org. There you can make a donation, obtain the pin, learn more about the mission and how to encourage friends, family and colleagues to sponsor you during the month of July.

Leila’s launches

‘The New Patio at Leilas’

Benefiting WPB Friends of Fisher House The New Patio at Leila’s kicked off the season with a friend-raiser for WPB Friends of Fisher House. Over 60 ‘friends’ generously donated to the cause, generating over $1500 in donations, making it the first of many WPB fundraisers.

Top: Karen Kline, Rod Steele, Dina Capehart; Joseph & Mary Lou Tringali; Diane Kisner & Kimberly Swift Botom: Turgut Kaytmaz, Jennifer McHenry, Norm Gitzen; Jane Giovenogo, Alex Awad; Candace Jorritsma & Kermit White; Mr. and Mrs. Jerome Klein; Doug & Kristin McGlothin

New Patio at Leila’s Happy Hours Monday thru Thursdays 5:30—9:30 PM 2 for 1 drinks

"On behalf of The Friends of Fisher House and all the military families we serve, we wish to express our deepest thanks and appreciation to Alex of Leila's Middle Eastern restaurant for sponsoring the event, and to everyone in the community who came out to extend their support on such short notice. We were truly overwhelmed by the number of you who joined us and especially blown away by the warmth and enthusiasm of everyone."

$6 Bar Menu now includes Mini Shish –tawook (chicken skewers) Mini Shish-Kabob (beef filet skewers) Array of Mediterranean Delights

Joe Tringali, President of Friends Fisher House.

120 S. Dixie, WPB

Game Night Wednesday July 18th

(Datura and Dixie)

Downtown and Northwood

Save the Dates

ocated in the beautiful Northwood Road shopping district in West Palm Beach, Florida, Purple Bougan-Villa offers a fine selection of furniture, art, and decor for your home or business. Full design and decorating services are provided to help you create your perfect environment. Purple Bougan-Villa and Altima Welcome neighbors to Art & Wine Promenade Stop by for a glass of wine www.purplebouganvilla.net

FRIDAY JUNE 29th 6:30—7:30 PM 423 Northwood Road

Wednesday, June 27th 5:30 –9:30 PM Leila Game Night New Patio at Leilas

Friday, June 29th 6:30 PM Northwood Art & Wine Promenade

Hamptons News BRUCE HELANDER A Survey of Works

Opening Reception for the Artist Saturday July 14th 6 - 8 PM Peter Marcelle Gallery 2411 Main Street Bridgehampton Post Triangle, 2009 Original acrylic on canvas with printed background 56 ¾ x 39 ¼ in.

RSVP required: 631 613 6170

cmccormick@petermarcellegallery.com

Calendar of Events Saturday, July 7 6:30– 11:30 PM

The Alexander Soros Foundation’s Global Witness Gala Bridgehampton www.alexandersorosfoundation.org ____ Saturday, july 21 6:30—11:30 PM

American Cancer Society’s Festive in Flip Flops Bridgehampton 212 237 3888 Adam.nashban@cancer.org