The Boca Raton Tribune Yo u r C l o s e s t N e i g h b o r
Number 524 • Year XI COMMUNITY see page 3
East /West Boca Raton, Highland Beach, Delray Beach, Deerfield Beach, FL
August 6 - August 12, 2021
Mentors Needed for Underserved Kids, Teens at Fuller Center Fuller Center, a not-for-profit, education-focused organization based in Boca Raton, is accepting applications for its mentorship program. Adults and teens over the age of 16 with the desire to make a difference in the lives of deserving children and youth should consider becoming part of this United Way of Palm Beach County funded program. The program’s goal is to provide youth ages 6-20 with access to a positive, caring relationship with a nonparental adult or teen. Mentors and mentees share experiences that promote students’ ability to build positive relationships resulting in positive life outcomes. Mentors must pass a background screening and commit to mentoring a minimum of once a week for one year. Once matched, mentors and mentees meet after school and in the summer for at least one hour weekly at one of the two Fuller Center locations in Boca Raton.
Boca Raton Hooters Girl Crowned Miss Hooters
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Continued on Page 3 Palm Beach County School Board determines the district can’t require face coverings
COMMUNITY see page 15
Nonprofits First Call For Nominations
SPORTS see page 18
FAU Hires Vice President for Institutional Advancement Florida Atlantic University has named Christopher J. Delisio stitutional Advancement and chief executive officer of the FAU Delisio brings more than 25 years of diverse development exas the assistant vice president for development and executive diOhio State University. He will begin his new position on Sept. 12. In this critical role, Delisio will be responsible for the overall community engagement, as well as all fundraising, development providing strong leadership in identifying, cultivating and solicitCEO of the FAU Foundation, he will offer advice, counsel and university funding organization, its staff and board of directors. FAU President John Kelly said this appointment will begin a as Delisio will guide the transformation of the University’s enal and global communities.
as its new vice president for InFoundation. perience to FAU, most recently rector of principal gifts at The direction and management of and alumni relations at FAU, ing gifts to the institution. As leadership to the independent new era in fundraising for FAU, gagement with its local, regionContinued on Page 4
Boca Raton FC Announces Two-Day August Tryout
Longtime Community Service Champion, Emily Lilly steps down as Deerfield Beach Historical Society President
Lilly has stepped down from her position after serving in the position for six years.
New Palm Beach County schools Superintendent sworn in On July 28, Mike Burke was sworn in as the Palm Beach County schools superintendent. Burke began serving the community years ago, his first role with the school district was in 1998 when he served as Budget Director, Chief Financial Officer, and Chief Operating Officer. He also served as both Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer from 2012 to 2016. Burke won the Bill Wise Award from the Council of the Great City Schools in 2014 and won the Superintendent’s Outstanding Leadership Award from the Education Foundation of Palm Beach County in 2015. Dr. Donald Fennoy served as the superintendent for three years, before announcing his resignation. Fennoy explained that the decision was difficult, but was made so that he may spend more time with his family. Continued on Page 13
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