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FAU High School Named Only 2018 National “Blue Ribbon” School in Palm Beach County Tri-County Animal Rescue’s Peppermint Bark & Brunch Raised Money for Its Emergency Medical Fund Tri-County Animal Rescue held its Fourth Annual Peppermint Bark & Brunch on Sunday, November 18 at Trump International Golf Club in West Palm Beach.

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Florida Atlantic University’s A.D. Henderson University School (ADHUS) unveiled its National Blue Ribbon distinction awarded by the U.S. Department of Education at an announcement ceremony today.

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Orangetheory Announces Partnership with Boca Raton Resort & Club

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Lynn University’s Jessica Tucker is More Than a Coach

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Boca Raton FC and Admiral Renew Partnership Through 2020 Season

Vong Realizes Dream of a U.S. Education

When Tatiana Vong was just 18 years old, she found herself in a challenging situation.

She had no job or place to live and didn’t speak English.

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• Adolph & Rose Levis JCC held its annual Winter Family Festival & Open House at its facilities on the Jewish Federation of SPBC campus. The petting zoo seemed to be the biggest hit!

• Sparks of excitement are flying in PBSC’s Residential and Commercial Electrician program—and for good reason. Agapito Arvizu, Jr. has placed first among Florida electrician students and apprentices in the 2018 IDEAL National Championship, giving him the chance to win $30,000 when he represents the state at the competition finals in Orlando Dec. 1-3. Sponsored by IDEAL Electrical, a leading manufacturer of electrical tools, this annual race-against-the-clock competition determines the best electrical professionals and students/apprentices in North America and awards more than $600,000 in cash and prizes to the champions.

• On the heels of a historic 2018 season, two more honors have come in for Florida Atlantic University women’s soccer, with Ebba Blomqvist and Mary O’Hara earning All-South Region recognition from United Soccer Coaches.

• The Boca Raton Children’s Museum has a brand new white picket fence surrounding the property thanks to the Rotary Club of Boca Raton. Diane Shawcross, a staff member of the Florence Fuller Child Development Centers, the affiliate of the museum, first brought the idea of the fence to the Rotary Club of Boca Raton. The club loved the idea and decided to raise the money necessary to make it happen.

• Boca Helping Hands relaunched its Hospitality Job Training Program in September 2018 in conjunction with SouthTech Academy. This Job Training Program prepares students for careers in South Florida’s vibrant hospitality industry. The curriculum of the redesigned program focuses on fundamental cooking and kitchen skills, dining room preparedness (server, busser, hostess, and front of the house training), as well as industry-specific certifications (SafeStaff and TIPS certification)

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Congratulations to FAU High School on being named the only 2018 National Blue Ribbon School in all of Palm Beach County!

• The Leon Charney Diplomacy Program at Florida Atlantic University recently comDecember 14 - December 20, 2018

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GENERAL INFORMATION (561) 393-7700 peted in the National Model United Nations competition in Washington, D.C. and finished first overall out of 60 competing universities. This is the first ever national title for the program.

• The Florida Launch, south Florida’s only Major League Lacrosse team has announced they will be moving their home venue for the 2019 season from FAU Stadium to Central Broward Regional Park in Lauderhill.

The addition of more games was a major deciding factor as their season would now interfere with FAU football’s season.

• On Feb. 20, New York Times bestselling author, James Patterson will be Palm Beach State College’s keynote speaker for the 2019 STEAM Luncheon. The 7th annual event, themed “A Conversation with James Patterson: Transforming Lives through Literacy” and chaired by South Florida businesswoman and philanthropist Yvonne Boice, takes place at 11:30 a.m. at the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts’ Cohen Pavilion in West Palm Beach • Florida Atlantic University and Miami Dade College (MDC) recently announced a new partnership to establish the LINK Transfer Success Program. This program is a collaborative effort to facilitate the admission and smooth transition of students from an MDC associate degree to an FAU baccalaureate degree. “We are excited to formalize this partnership with Miami Dade College, the largest institution of higher education in the Florida,” said Jessica Acevedo-Lopez, director for new student recruitment and LINK Program.

• Even though Palm Beach County is known for its vast wealth, one in six residents do not know where their next meal will come from according to the Palm Beach County Food Bank. Since the majority of Palm Beach State College students are residents of the county, they too may be struggling to get enough to eat. To help ensure they have this basic need met, the College has relocated and expanded its food pantry, now called Panther’s Pantry.

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COMMUNITY FAU High School Named Only 2018 National “Blue Ribbon” School in Palm Beach County

Florida Atlantic University’s A.D. Henderson University School (ADHUS) unveiled its National Blue Ribbon distinction awarded by the U.S. Department of Education at an announcement ceremony today.

Leadership from FAU and ADHUS, along with the entire ADHUS’ student body, Boca Raton City Council members and others, gathered for the official unveiling of the Blue Ribbon seal.

The event celebrated the school’s recognition as an exemplary high performing school based on overall academic performance. ADHUS was one of 12 schools in Florida to be named a National Blue Ribbon School.

“It is exciting to see our community and school body unite to celebrate such a prestigious award,” said Sherry Bees, principal/ director of A.D. Henderson University School and FAU High School. “Celebrating our success as a school community and family is what the National Blue Ribbon Schools Award is all about – bringing public attention to the best schools in the United States and to facilitate communication and

sharing of best practices within and among schools.”

The coveted National Blue Ribbon Schools award affirms the hard work of educators, families and communities in creating safe and welcoming schools where students master challenging and engaging content. ADHUS is a Title 1, K- 12 public laboratory school under the auspices of the State University System of Florida as part of FAU’s College of Education.

The chief state school officer of Florida nominated ADHUS for this national recognition. At least one-third of public schools nominated in each state must have student populations of at least 40 percent of students from disadvantaged backgrounds, and all of the schools must also meet the state’s annual measurable performance targets.

Now in its 36th year, the National Blue Ribbon Schools Program has bestowed recognition on more than 8,800 schools. U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos, along with other members of the Department of Education celebrated with honorees at an awards ceremony in November in Washington, D.C.

Boca Library Hosts Storyteller Judy Sima Boca Raton Public Library launches its 2019 Story Central theme, “Cultural Connections,” with a performance by professional storyteller, Judy Sima, at the Downtown Library on Saturday, January 19 at 4:00pm. In “Around the World with Story,” you can travel around the world and back again without leaving the comfort of Boca Raton! Prepare to be entertained, enchanted and inspired by Michigan storyteller Judy Sima, as she shares timely and timeless folktales from the U.S. to Russia, ancient Arabia, Japan and more—all with an adult spirit and sensibility.

Judy Sima is an award-winning storyteller, author and teaching artist who has been featured at library and storytelling events across the nation. Known as the “Pied Piper of Storytelling in Metro Detroit,” Judy is a recipient of the Distinguished National Service Award from the National Storytelling Network and the current president of the Detroit Story League.

“One of the amazing things about story-

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telling is that when we listen, we travel the world from the comfort of our seats. The storyteller is our guide, and the journey can be nothing short of extraordinary,” notes Story Central facilitator, Caren S. Neile, Ph.D., MFA. “Plus we don’t have to worry about passports, airports or travel sickness!” A performance storyteller and author, she has taught storytelling and writing for twenty-five years in universities and community settings. She currently teaches at Florida Atlantic University.

Register for this highly entertaining presentation through the library’s calendar at bocalibrary.org.

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Tri-County Animal Rescue’s Peppermint Bark & Brunch Raised Money for Its Emergency Medical Fund

Tri-County Animal Rescue held its Fourth Annual Peppermint Bark & Brunch on Sunday, November 18 at Trump International Golf Club in West Palm Beach.

The event, which was attended by over 250 people, including supporters from Boca Raton, included an extravagant pet-friendly buffet brunch, a delicious doggie buffet, live music and an array of unique boutiques with holiday gifts for humans and pets alike.

Luncheon guests brought their dogs who sat with their owners in the dining room and volunteers were available to walk dogs while guests enjoyed brunch. Each guest and dog received “pawty” favors, including a professional photo with their dog, swag

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from Adrienne Arpel and peppermint bark. The pop-up shops and silent auction were open during the cocktail hour.

Proceeds from the event benefit TriCounty Animal Rescue’s Emergency Medical Fund and will assist in the rescue, rehabilitation and re-homing of the countless animals that walk through the shelter’s doors.

Tri-County Animal Rescue believes that every cat and dog - regardless of breed, gender, temperament, etc.- deserves to live a happy and healthy life. The organizations mission aims to shelter and provide a comfortable home for all animals placed in its facility.

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Orangetheory Announces Partnership with Boca Raton Resort & Club

Boca Raton Resort & Club, A Waldorf Astoria Resort, debuts its partnership with the world’s fastest growing fitness franchise, Orangetheory Fitness® (OTF), to offer their full body, science-backed, technologytracked, coach-inspired workout experience to resort guests and club members with the first-ever residency program, beginning December 11, 2018, through April 2019.

As part of the resort’s overarching mindand-body wellness programming, Orangetheory Fitness is among the resort’s curated Artist-in-Residence series, from Paddle Diva stand-up paddle boarding to KarmaVibes and more. This premiere Orangetheory popin will be an exclusive experience at Boca Beach Health Club, a private OTF-designed facility with oceanfront views, all the fitness organization’s amenities and more. There will be two-to-three classes available daily, led by Orangetheory’s most elite coaches, with an intimate group of 16 people per session so guests and members can take advantage of the brand’s promise to deliver “More Life™” through each science-backed one-hour class. With over 1,000 studios worldwide, Orangetheory makes it easy to maintain a healthy routine whiles traveling - resort guests will be able to pop-in for the world’s best one-hour workout before lounging beachside or kickstart a day of spa treatments at Waldorf Astoria Spa, Boca Raton Resort & Club’s world-class spa.

“We are thrilled to now offer our guests and members one of the leading fitness programs in the world – especially those that are looking for healthy travel options.

Since Orangetheory was founded here in Boca Raton and is known for its outstanding reputation and innovative methods, we

knew the organization would be the perfect fit for a fitness partnership,” says John Tolbert, President and Managing Director of Boca Raton Resort & Club. “By adding Orangetheory to our existing list of evergrowing wellness experiences, we are able to further evolve our comprehensive wellness programming here at the Resort.”

“The accessibility we offer through our studios across the globe is a huge benefit for our members. As we continue to grow globally, we love the idea of partnering with an iconic local resort on our first ever popin studio right here in Boca where the company was founded,” says Kevin Keith, Chief Brand Officer for Orangetheory Fitness.

Each Orangetheory class is designed to produce results from the inside out – giving people a longer, more vibrant life.

The full body workout utilizes treadmills, rowers, weights and more to help members elevate their heart rate to the “Orange Zone” or 84-91 percent of their estimated maximum heart rate. Twelve minutes in the Orange zone raises your heart rate and makes you burn more calories for up to 36 hours. When wearing the OTbeat heart-rate monitors, real-time results are displayed on large screens in the studio. Intensity of the workout is based on individual heart rate zones, making the session effective for all fitness levels.

Classes will be available to resort guests for $30 per class and club members for $20 per class. To sign up, guests can call: 561.408.0003. Lastly, guests can take the experience home by purchasing custom, limited edition active wear and accessories in the Boca Beach Health Club and the Boca Breeze boutique.

Urological Surgeon Joins Lynn Cancer Institute Medical Staff at Boca Raton Regional Hospital

Boca Raton Regional Hospital has announced the appointment of Ari Silverstein, MD, to the medical staff of the Eugene M. & Christine E. Lynn Cancer Institute (LCI) and BocaCare® Physician Network. Dr. Silverstein is a board-certified urological surgeon who specializes in general urology and urologic oncology. His expertise is in the surgical treatment and management of bladder cancer, erectile dysfunction, kidney cancer, kidney stones, male infertility, prostate cancer and urologic infections.

Dr. Silverstein earned his undergraduate degree at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee and his medical degree from Emory University School of Medicine in Atlanta, Georgia. His postgraduate training included a residency program in general surgery at Duke University Medical Center in Durham, North Carolina, where he served as senior urology resident, chief

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urology resident and completed a urology research fellowship.

“Dr. Silverstein’s vast expertise and experience in urology will be of great value to our team of surgeons and to the level of care we provide to our patients at the Institute,” said Louise Morrell, MD, Medical Director of LCI. Dr. Silverstein is certified by the American Board of Urology and Fellow American College of Surgeons. He is a member of the American Association of Clinical Urologists, Florida Urological Association, Fort Lauderdale Surgical Society and Southeastern Section of the American Urological Association. He has been published in such prestigious peer-reviewed publications as the Annals of Plastic Surgery, Critical Reviews in Hematology and Oncology, International Journal of Impotence Research, Journal of Endourology andJournal of Urology.

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FAU Celebrates 2018 Fall Commencement

Florida Atlantic University will confer more than 2,700 degrees today and tomorrow during five commencement ceremonies in the Carole and Barry Kaye Performing Arts Auditorium, 777 Glades Road, Boca Raton campus. The new graduates will join more than 166,600 alumni who have graduated from FAU since the University opened its doors in 1964.

“I would like to wish all of the graduates my sincere congratulations,” said FAU President John Kelly. “It is an honor to be here today to celebrate the hard work and successes of Florida Atlantic University’s students.”

Frank T. Brogan, ’81, the U.S. assistant secretary of elementary and secondary education, will receive an honorary doctoral degree on Thursday, Dec. 13 during the 1 p.m. commencement ceremony.

Brogan led FAU as its fifth president from 2003-09. Under his leadership the institution underwent a major transformation, which included the launch of FAU High School; the establishment of the thenCharles E. Schmidt College of Biomedical Science (now an independent LCME-accredited medical school); the acquisition of Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute;

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Vong Realizes Dream of a U.S. Education

and the initiation of key partnerships with Scripps Florida and the Max Planck Florida Institute.

Brogan then went on to serve as chancellor of Florida’s State University System from 2009-13, as well as chancellor of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education until 2017. He also has served as commissioner of education and lieutenant governor of the state of Florida. Brogan began his career in the Martin County School District as a fifth grade teacher, later serving as an assistant principal, principal and superintendent of schools. He currently resides in Bethesda, Maryland with his wife, Courtney, and their son, Colby John.

“This tremendous honor reminds me of the great contributions FAU has contributed to my life not only having been president, but also a student of this wonderful institution,” Brogan said.

Some interesting statistics regarding the summer graduating class include the fact that 75 of the degree recipients are over the age of 50 and 15 are over the age of 60. The oldest graduate is 78, and the youngest is 18. The graduates represent 43 countries.

When Tatiana Vong was just 18 years old, she found herself in a challenging situation. She had no job or place to live and didn’t speak English.

Vong, who will be graduating magna cum laude Dec. 19 with a Bachelor of Applied Science degree in project management, had moved to the United States from Batir, Moldova through a visa exchange program.

After working a week in Pensacola, Fla., she and another woman placed in the same job through the program decided to pursue better options and took a bus to Orlando.

With little money and resources, they needed to find housing and employment.

Luckily, they met a family at a grocery store who let them live with them temporarily until they got on their feet.

Vong not only found her way, she started taking classes at Valencia College and got her real estate license. Shortly afterward, she landed a sales executive job with Marriott Vacation Club and won the Sapphire Award in her first year. For the following 10 years, Vong continued to achieve consistent sales with the Club within different departments.

“I have always loved to learn,” said Vong, who is currently a project management intern with PBSC’s Information Technology department. “In Moldova, it’s very hard to find a job other than a labor job, but I have always desired to work with my mind.”

Vong met her husband, Andrew, while working in Orlando. They eventually moved to south Florida so he could study pharmacy at Palm Beach Atlantic University. Having had a good experience at Valencia, she decided to continue her classes at Palm Beach State.

“Sales and marketing was a great job, but I wanted to pursue a degree,” Vong said. “I really wanted to have a lifetime of increased

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opportunities to land more jobs, where I could collaborate and lead more other than in sales and marketing departments.”

Vong eventually earned an Associate in Arts degree and decided to stay at the College to get a bachelor’s in project management. While in the program one of her professors, Hector Hernandez, recommended her for a student panel to discuss the College’s service desk at a Team Dynamix summit in Miami.

During the summit Ken Libutti, chief information officer, approached her and offered her a paid internship with the department.

“The internship is the best thing that could have happened to me as a student,” Vong said. “It has helped me so much in understanding how to apply what I’ve learned to a real job.”

Vong says that the networking opportunities and professors at PBSC are what has made her college experience so rewarding.

“There are so many opportunities to connect with people and the professors are amazing, especially Professor Hernandez. I took 80 percent of my classes with him and he always gave real-life examples directly linked to what I was studying. He was also always motivating and encouraging us and giving us the latest news and trends in the project management field.”

With her degree and internship experience, Vong, now 32, is hoping to get employed full time soon after graduation.

Her parents, who live in a village in Moldova and only recently got running water in their small home, are happy that their daughter got a bachelor’s degree, something they always wished for their children.

“My parents are very proud of me, and I owe so much to Palm Beach State in helping me reach my goals.”

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EDITORIAL

By C. Ron Allen

Remember Your Local Nonprofits in Your Giving This Christmas The nonprofit organizations that make such a big difference in South Palm Beach County need our help year-round.

But with Christmas just one week away, several local charities that depend on our generosity to help them offer their services beyond the new year are waiting on edge.

That explains the importance of us opening our wallets and pocketbooks during this time of the year.

Some among us are under the impression the government and social service agencies have everything covered when it comes to helping the needy. Not even close. That there are hundreds of nonprofits out there doing things for people should be evidence of the need.

There clearly is no shortage of noble causes in need of support next year. We all are inundated by requests to give, whether through the mail, over the phone and through social media. Like any decision-making, solid information is the key to making sound donation choices.

Since no one wants to waste his or her hard-earned money on a group that is not worthy of receiving it, it is therefore fair to wonder which charity will make the best use of your donation.

While there are several charities that are doing great things in our community, I will highlight a few that stand out.

- The Rotary Clubs in Boca Raton and Delray Beach. Rotary has grown in this city and so has the reach of all the Rotary Club’s service projects and community efforts. As a Rotarian for more than 30 years, I attest that these Rotarians represent the clubs’ history of Service Above Self.

They raise money to award scholarships to our students and fund projects to reduce gender disparity in education as well as increase adult literacy. Rotary International has been a leader in the fight to eradicate polio and has kept the pressure on as worldwide cases plummeted from 350,000 in 1988 to only 15 recently.

The Rotarians also fund projects to train communities with the skills to address the underlying causes of conflict, including poverty, inequality, ethnic tension, lack of access to education, and unequal distribution of resources.

- Boca Helping Hands, which serves the poor in our community. The organization, in its 20 th year, provides food, financial assistance and job training to those in need.

-Habitat for Humanity of South Palm

Beach County, which fills a vital role in ourcommunity and beyond by providing families with stable housing. By having stablehomes, the homeowners and their children, who typically flourish when the stress and fear of being uprooted or displaced from rental housing is eliminated, receive all kinds of financial gains and societal benefits.

- The Delray Beach Public Library. In this digital age when many read books and newspapers on phones and stream their movies TV sets, our local library continues to thrive by adapting to the changing times and creating new programs while still offering traditional library services.

Under the direction of director Karen Ronald, the county’s only nonprofit library has become a focal point for the community. It is a place for residents and nonprofiorganizations to meet, where residents can learn how to access computers and other services, and a welcoming place where teenagers and children and families can gather.

- You Are Not Alone, an organization in its 13 th year, which has partnered with One Soldier at a Time and the City of Delray Beach to support deployed members of the U.S. military. They sponsor Project Holiday, which collects and ships much needed items

to servicemen and servicewomen who are not able to come home for the holidays.

- KOP Mentoring Network, one of the county’s leading small nonprofits that is creating life-changing opportunities for our young people through exposure, field trips and three academies: oratorical, financial literacy and innovation, and STREAM. For example, the organization is holding a daylong Go4it Youth Entrepreneurship Summit, to teach youth ages 14-24 wealth building strategies.

The free Jan. 26, 2019 event at the Delray Beach Library is designed as a multi-media event, which will incorporate music, entertainment, celebrities and interactive financial literacy and wealth building workshops. It will conclude with a “speak off ” pitch competition.

Let me remind you that without your giving at Christmastime, charities and other nonprofits would likely fall short on the funding they need to support their missions.

Consider this, just as holiday shoppers are essential for many businesses to have a successful year, holiday giving is critical for many nonprofits to have a successful year.

We hope you find it in your hearts to give it up South Countians. It is a win-win all around.

POSITIVE LIVING

By Dr. Synesio Lyra, Jr.

Know Your Limitations!

Nobody can ever do everything in the world that needs to be accomplished.

In other words, no individual may be viewed as omni-competent. Yet, everyone can do some necessary thing. It’s imperative that people recognize what they can do best, and concentrate in that expertise!

Each individual should be more concerned in finding the place and the function to deliver with excellence, instead of attempting what would become an effort leading nowhere or a labor not providing the quality expected, thus causing unnecessary frustration and distress.

Unquestionably, certain people will always be ahead of others on account of certain abilities that come more naturally to them than other functions.

Quality productions stem from personal understanding and proper use of talents, gifts, personal interest, and other factors related to an action envisioned for completion!

Knowing one’s limitations is as vital as recognizing one’s strengths for the eventual satisfaction being sought in personal productions in any field of endeavor.

This allows the work being accomplished to reflect good quality, manifest excel-

lence, bringing legitimate satisfaction to the beneficiaries of the work as it’s also the case with the one producing it!

That’s why in most fields of endeavor, people contribute in the areas where they spend a long time specializing, to deliver their best rather than just the “acceptable.” A cardiologist will not be effective as a gynecologist as he will be in his own field; a tax attorney won’t be as effective in constitutional law as those who specialized in that branch of the legal profession.

The creator has granted unique abilities to every human, and only time, study,

and involvement in a variety of activities will help point where they can produce with confidence, deliver top quality, and continue improving the skills which will advance an area of productivity, and offer excellence to those who are to benefit from it.

Find your passion, develop your skills, never stop studying and improving, and lead a fulfilled life on earth positively affecting others with whatever service you can provide with honesty, top quality, and ever proven good results!

Dr. Synesio Lyra, Jr. is a Florida resident who, for many years, was a professor at the post-graduate level. He is a writer, a sought-after conference speaker, a man who lived in five continents of the world, having received his education in four of them. When he resided in southern California, he wrote a weekly column for the daily “Anaheim Bulletin,” which was carried for about six years, until he moved to south Florida.

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PBSC Payroll Team Wins National Award

Palm Beach State College’s payroll team has won a national Prism Award for implementing new and streamlined processes that collectively saved the College over a half-million dollars.

Laurel Serra, payroll director, accepted the award from the American Payroll Association during the organization’s Payroll Leaders Conference held Nov. 7-9 in Las Vegas.

APA’s Strategic Payroll Leadership Task Force (SPLTF) presents Prism Awards to payroll organizations of any size from across the United States who have demonstrated leadership in the following best practices categories: Technology, Management, Processes, and Overall Best Practices. Entries are judged by SPLTF subcommittee chairs. Winners are chosen based on operational improvement and submitted responses to the Payroll Prism Award discussion questions.

Palm Beach State won in the Overall Best Practices category for its implementation of Workday, payroll period and payroll cycle changes, time sheet implementation and streamlining of overall processes, Serra said. The College joins an elite group of

companies that have earned the award. Past recipients have included: State of Kansas, Shell Oil Company, BMW Manufacturing Co., LLC, and Sensient Technologies.

“Winning the Prism Award is an honor for any payroll department, as it shows that they lead the industry with their practices,’’ said James Duffie, the College’s controller, who applauded Serra and the team.

For the win, Serra will be on the cover of PayTech magazine with other 2018 winners. She said she will continue to share the College’s best practices as a co-presenter of a class on Payroll Best Practices, Millennial Leadership and Social Media for the Payroll Professional at the 2019 Payroll Congress.

“I couldn’t be prouder of our team here and what we’ve accomplished,’’ said Serra, noting that it took collaboration with departments throughout the College to implement the improvements. “We have not only helped implement change throughout the College that has affected every single employee, but we have pushed ourselves to grow as professionals and within our own careers.”

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Cynthia Trudell shares story of trial and triumph at Lynn’s Business Symposium

Cynthia Trudell, keynote speaker at Lynn’s second annual Business Symposium, served as a pioneer in the business community for more than three decades.

After beginning her career as a chemical process engineer in the male-dominated automotive field, her work ethic and passion elevated her to a career filled with accolades and accomplishments. Through the years, Trudell has served as the chief human resources officer and executive vice president of human resources at PepsiCo, president of Sea Ray Boats, and chairman and president of Saturn.

“I began my business career 38 years ago when the automotive industry was being disrupted; I can only conclude that I like to be where it’s disruptive,” said Trudell.

“What I’ve witnessed firsthand over the years is the incredible resiliency and stamina of people as they adapt to new environments.”

Trudell emerged on the automotive scene only two years after completing her time at the University of Windsor in the late 1970s. Following a brief stint with Ford Motor Company, she began her career at General Motors (GM) which provided her with numerous managerial positions that prepared her for the future.

Her 20 years with the company allowed her to ultimately assume the role of president for GM subsidiary Saturn in 1999.

“When I became CEO, I was faced with a catch-up plan that involved major product upgrades, unrealistic launch timelines and further expansions to the portfolio,” said Trudell. “It exceeded Saturn’s bandwidth, but the success of the organization was dependent on those product launches.”

Not only did the plan heighten expectations across the brand, but the ultimate resiliency of Trudell’s team impressed her.

The dedication to succeed made her proud to be part of both the company and its

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culture.

“It ended up being a crucial test of leadership, to lead people in very hard times while keeping them motivated and seeing that glass half-full,” said Trudell. “You never know what your leadership capabilities will be until you get into a situation like that.”

While Trudell’s journey with GM showed the demanding nature of the automotive industry, her time with PepsiCo displayed an equally important message about one’s labor force. Upon being named the head of human resources for the food and beverage brand in 2007, Trudell was tasked with transforming the company’s operating model to enable it to meet the emerging health and wellness trends.

“Our CEO [Indra Nooyi] was convinced that, with what she saw on the horizon, we needed to make some changes,” said Trudell. “We initiated a three-fold transformation plan in 2007. By 2011, we began to see the impact of moving toward ‘better for you’ products.”

Now serving as a member of the Defense Business Board, advising the U.S. Department of Defense about business process and management issues, Trudell identifies numerous keys to business success. Particularly, she points to an organization’s employees as the focal point for any prosperous brand.

“No matter what, put people first. You will succeed through the good times and the bad times,” she said. “[People] will never let you down; I know from experience.”

Following nearly 40 years in various business industries, Trudell sees hope for the future of today’s students. While she foresees challenges for the next wave of leaders, the palpable sense of enthusiasm and shared vision offers great hope for the next generation of innovators.

Millennium Fellows bring change to Lynn

In 2015, the United Nations (UN) adopted 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) as part of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. Its mission is to mobilize countries to end all forms of poverty, fight inequalities and tackle climate change.

To support the initiative, the UN Academic Impact Program joined forces with Millennium Campus Network to create the Millennium Fellowship. The semester-long leadership development program provides students the training, networking opportunities and recognition needed to launch projects advancing the SDGs on their campus and in their local communities.

Lynn University was selected this fall as one of 30 global host institutions. Eight students were selected as Millennium Fellows to take on sustainability projects: Organize socially-conscious campus leaders: Alberto Gomez and Ivar Guerrero Ban plastic straws: Raymond Francois, Daniel Kaleta and Paul Ristuccia Support education in Rwanda: Nadeem Abu Hijleh, Faith Thomas and Xiara Del Valle Building social impact leaders on campusLynn fellows identified causes that they were passionate about and divided into project teams to develop initiatives that addressed these challenges.

Gomez and Guerrero launched the Social Impact Leadership Organization (SILO), through the Social Impact Lab, to create a collaborative environment for students to share their interests in social impact, explore venture ideas, develop skills in the field and learn from guest speakers. SILO became an official student organization with over 30 club members this month.

Banning plastic straws Another project focused on replacing the plastic straws on campus through an initiative with Lynn dining partner Sodexo.

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A 2016 study by the World Economic Forum, the Ellen MacArthur Foundation and McKinsey and Company found that 32 percent of the 78 million tons of plastic packaging produced annually is leaked into the ocean. If the pattern continues, they estimated there will be more plastic than fish in the world’s oceans by 2050.

Francois, Kaleta and Ristuccia launched an advocacy campaign, “Banning the straw that broke mother nature’s back.”

The group worked with Sodexo to substitute plastics straws with compostable, non-petroleum based or paper straws beginning November 2018. Students from the team could be seen across campus wearing their “Lynn-ja Turtle” costumes and encouraging students to be conscious of the adverse impact of plastic straws on the environment.

“Being able to educate, engage and inspire students at Lynn to live more sustainable lifestyles was an impactful part of this experience for me,” said Francois.

“Seeing students realize how much plastic waste affects the environment and the role they can play in it was life-changing.”

Access to education for children in Rwanda Abu Hijleh, Del Valle and Thomas launched “It’s H.E.R Business” to upcycle denim jackets to support access to education in Rwanda. The team used their fashion expertise and got to work, working with Lynn fashion students to design jackets for their first trunk show in November. Event ticket sales were donated to Red Rocks Rwanda, a social enterprise focused on responsible tourism.

“Being a part of the Millennium Fellowship community allowed me to have the support and access numerous resources while working on my project,” shared Del Valle. “At first it was a little daunting selecting a project, but when my team and I discovered where our passions intersected, we discovered the spark.”

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COLUMNISTS BOCA SOCIETY HAPPENINGS

FAITH

By Charlotte Beasley

By Robert J. Tamasy

Holiday Party at Christino’s Jewelry Shaheer Hosh of Christino’s Jewelry in Mizner Park held a lovely holiday party at his store. Many familiar faces enjoyed a lovely fun evening.

When You Work, Is It “Without Wax” Since Monday Manna is received by countless thousands of people around the world speaking many different languages and living in a variety of cultures, there is a danger in introducing a topic based on a single English word. However, I hope this will translate well for all who read it.

A word that intrigues me is “sincere.” In fact, a popular song from years ago was called, “Are You Sincere?” One of those who recorded it was the legendary Elvis Presley. The real question is, what does it mean to be sincere?

This word comes from the Latin “sincerus,” meaning “clean, pure.” One dictionary defines it as “being without hypocrisy or pretense.” Recently I heard an explanation I like even better: Some claim in the days of antiquity, sincere literally meant “without wax,” from the Latin “sine” (without) and “cera” (wax).

In those days, when pieces of pottery or statues were broken or damaged, they often were patched with wax. Because the wax was transparent, it cleverly concealed any flaws. At least until it was heated and the wax melted. Then it let loose broken pieces it was holding together, or the pottery fell apart entirely. So, when people went to buy fine pottery, or statuary, they insisted it be “sincere” – without wax.

There are many qualities people look for in a business, whether it is where they work, or a company from which they buy products or services. Knowing that the people there are “sincere” would rank high among the traits. In doing business with others, we all probably would like it to be done “without wax.”

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Unfortunately, too often we find sincerity absent from the equation. Whether through unsatisfactory employment practices, failure to keep commitments to customers, or delivering less than was promised, many enterprises repeatedly demonstrate lack of sincerity.

Most people do not expect perfect, flawless businesses. Because they are all comprised of imperfect, flawed individuals.

However, when we purchase something – whether it be a computer, food products, an automobile, or anything else – we expect promises and assurances to be fulfilled.

If someone is hired with the justifiable anticipation of having opportunities to advance within the organization, they should rightfully expect those in authority to be “sincere” in following through if the employee’s performance is satisfactory.

Here are some principles to consider when striving to build an organization or be people “without wax”: Always striving to be others-oriented. Putting the needs of others ahead of our own is one way to ensure sincerity. “Love must be sincere…. Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. Honor one another above yourselves” (Romans 12:9-10).

Conducting all business above board. All agreements and transactions should be open, without deception. “A wicked man accepts a bribe in secret to pervert the course of justice” (Proverbs 17:23).

Remaining faithful even in difficult times.

Adversity can be revealing, putting sincere relationships to the test. “A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for adversity” (Proverbs 17:17).

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Lynn University’s Jessica Tucker is More Than a Coach Academic Coach Jessica Tucker assists Lynn students in the Institute for Achievement and Learning while simultaneously managing her own fashion line.

Four years ago, Lynn welcomed Tucker as a coach and instructor. Since her arrival, she formed close bonds with the students due to her passion for instruction and positive outlook.

Aside from her day job, Tucker has been hard at work with her own fashion line Campaign FIFTN16. In April 2018, Campaign FIFTN16 marked its second year in business.

“The brand has given me a platform for meeting people, doing what they love and doing their purpose,” said Tucker.

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By: Jackie Birch Within the industry, Tucker has faced obstacles marketing her brand. Despite the complications, Tucker enjoys the challenge and thrives in difficult environments.

Spending countless hours on social media advertising for her brand, Tucker has grown to accept perfection can be illusive.

“I spend so much time on social media,” she said. “I learned not to be perfect, not like the world I existed in my whole life.”

Tucker is a role model to college students on and off campus. Demonstrating the hard work she encourages in her students, Tucker never concedes defeat and constantly strives for greater goals. With success in the classroom and on the runway, her journey has just started.

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SPORTS Oasis Outsourcing Named Title Boca Raton FC and Admiral Renew Sponsor of PGA TOUR Champions Partnership Through 2020 Season Event in Boca Raton PGA TOUR Champions has announced that Oasis Outsourcing, the nation’s largest privately-held Professional Employer Organization, will be the title sponsor of the Oasis Championship, a premier PGA TOUR Champions event held annually in Boca Raton, Florida. A three-year agreement is in place through 2021.

“We are excited that the Oasis Championship will continue bringing worldclass golf to Boca Raton,” said Mark Perlberg, President and CEO of Oasis Outsourcing. “This sponsorship continues our tradition of supporting the local community, and we are proud to help keep this key event in the Palm Beaches.”

The 2019 Oasis Championship (February 4-10) is the first full-field event of the PGA TOUR Champions season, and it will be played at The Old Course at Broken Sound for the 13th consecutive year. The 2018 tournament featured a final-round showdown between Mark Calcavecchia and Boca Raton resident and World Golf Hall of Famer Bernhard Langer, with Calcavecchia completing the wire-to-wire victory for his fourth career win. In all, last year’s field included eight members of the World Golf Hall of Fame and 15 major champions.

“The city of Boca Raton has been instrumental in the event’s growth, and

our partnership with Oasis will make this tournament even stronger,” said Miller Brady, President of PGA TOUR Champions. “The players love starting the year in Boca Raton and The Old Course at Broken Sound is a great venue for our first full-field event of the season.”

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attracts one of the best fields of the season, and in 2018 it included John Daly, Colin Montgomerie, Miguel Angel Jimenez and David Toms, as well as past champions Scott McCarron (2017), Paul Goydos (2015), Rocco Mediate (2013), Corey Pavin (2012), Tom Lehman (2011) and Langer (2010). In 2019, the 78-player field will compete for a $1.7 million purse, and all three rounds will be televised live on the Golf Channel.

“The Oasis Championship makes an incredible impact on the Boca Raton community, with charitable contributions totaling $1.7 million since the tournament’s inception,” said Eddie Carbone, Tournament Director of the Oasis Championship. “With a great local partner in Oasis, we’re looking forward to building on the tournament’s longstanding tradition in South Florida.”

Based out of West Palm Beach, Oasis Outsourcing was recently named to the South Florida Business Journal’s Fast 50 list. Oasis also was ranked as the No. 3 private company on the South Florida Business Journal’s annual list of the top 100 private companies in the area.

Boca Raton Football Club is delighted to announce that Admiral Sports has renewed its partnership through the 2020 season and will remain the club’s official uniform supplier for all competitions.

“We are delighted and proud to continue wearing Admiral in all competitions through the 2020 season,” said club President, Douglas Heizer. “Paul and the whole Admiral team have been nothing short of amazing with us these last two years and we are excited to continue with this very strong partnership for years to come.”

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York Cosmos, Manchester United, and the English National Team.

“We’re delighted to renew our partnership with Boca Raton FC” Admiral Sports CEO Paul Hamburger stated.

“Working with Boca Raton FC has been very positive these last two years, and renewing our partnership was a nobrainer. Boca Raton FC is a household name not only in the United States but abroad as well and we are excited to continue working with them.”

Admiral will supply Boca Raton FC three kits, a home, away, and alternate kit, currently the home jersey is on sale at the team store at www.bocaratonfcshop.com. The away and alternate jersey’s will be reveled early in 2019.

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