On Sunday, November 6, 2011, Margaux Grossman’s family and friends will lace up their sneakers to participate in the Margaux’s Miracle Foundation Third Annual “Walk In The Park” at Pine Trails Park in Parkland.

Boardroom Communications is proud to sponsor Margaux’s Miracle Foundation—President Julie Talenfeld is on the Board of Directors and Account Director Jennifer Clarin serves as the Board’s secretary.

The Margaux’s Miracle Foundation Third Annual “Walk In The Park” will be held from 11 a.m.– 2p.m., and tickets cost $25 for adults and $15 for students ages 5-18. Community service hours are available for student volunteers. For more information, please contact Sharon Sheinbaum at 561-213-4639 or visit www.margauxsmiracle.org.

Come out this Sunday, October 23, 2011 to Heaven & Earth Salon in Plantation for JAFCO’s 3rd Annual Day of Beauty. Get pampered while raising money for a great organization in the neighborhood.

The event will be held from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m at 981 Nob Hill Rd., Plantation. There will be food donated by Mustard Seed Bistro and opportunities to win raffle prizes. For more information, please contact Gail Marlow at 954-749-7230 or visit www.jafco.org.

Boardroom’s very own account executive, Jami Baker, recently joined The Children’s Bereavement Center’s Young Leaders Board.  Last Friday they raised over $5,000 at their most recent fundraising event.  About 300 people attended to taste desserts from STK and have drinks provided by Wodka Vodka, Mar Azul Tequila and Crown Wine and Spirits at Coco de Ville in the Ganesvort hotel.

The Children’s Bereavement Center (CBC) provides peer support groups for children, teens and young adults who are grieving the death of a loved one.  Proceeds from the event will directly sponsor five children to attend the CBC for a full year.

“The Young Leaders have gone above and beyond our expectations and created an incredible event,” said Mindy Cassel, Ph.D. and Executive Director of the CBC.  “We are so lucky to have a board of dedicated and enthusiastic young leaders.”

The CBC promotes the principles supported by research that grieving is a normal, natural process and that people have the ability to heal from their loss at their own unique pace and in their own style.

“We are so excited about the success of this party,” said Lauren Zuckerman, Chair of the event.  “Our goal is to spread the word and really gain visibility in the community; we are looking forward to having more great events like this one.”

For more information about the CBC, please call 305-668-4902 or visit www.childbereavement.org.

2011 MS Gala Luncheon and Fashion Show Committee

The National Multiple Sclerosis Society, South Florida Chapter, is looking for committee members for the 2012 MS Gala Luncheon and Fashion Show in January. This event, now in its 29th year, is the largest women’s luncheon in the country! Committee member responsibilities include:

1. Help ensure the success of the event
2. Serve as a hostess and assist in enlisting additional hostesses
3. Help maintain the tradition of the event
4. Attend Ticket Distribution and other meetings, as needed
5. Assist with gift and favor solicitation
6. Assist with projects immediately prior to the event and the day of the event, as needed

Those interested should contact the MS Society at (954) 731-4224.

In Florida’s Super Lawyers 2011 issue coming out this Sunday, Boardroom client, Howard Talenfeld, is featured for his ongoing work and dedication to help many of Florida’s foster children and others in need. Howard is a partner at the law firm of Colodny, Fass, Talenfeld, Karlinsky & Abate. He has built a remarkable record of reforming Florida’s foster care, juvenile delinquency and mental health systems, while winning large class action and individual verdicts and settlements on behalf of children and adults injured while in those systems. Boardroom congratulates Howard for his hard work and is happy to spread the word.

To read the article, click here.

Mark your calendars for the National MS Society South Florida’s Whimsical Women’s Retreat on July 29th – 31st – an amazing and fun-filled weekend that focuses on giving participants the opportunity to share their stories and experiences with MS in an intimate setting. Women who attend will be able to participate in workshops such as color therapy and nutrition and cooking demos, as well as massages, games and giveaways.

Click on the image for more information! Hope to see you there!

More than 2,500 cyclists are expected to make the two-day, 150-mile journey from the Homestead-Miami Speedway to Key Largo and back as part of the MS Bike Ride, Florida’s premier and most exciting charity cycling event. This event will raise money to support research, programs and services to 6,000 South Floridians affected by multiple sclerosis. This year’s ride is the 25^th anniversary, and participants and volunteers alike can expect a great time filled with food, fun and entertainment. Click the image below for more information!

You’re invited to join us for Margaux’s Miracle Foundation’s Third Annual Night At The Theatre, Friday, April 1 at Actor’s Playhouse in Coral Gables. A private wine and cheese tasting will be held at 6:30 p.m., with the performance of August: Osage County starting at 8 p.m.  Reserved orchestra seats cost $65 per person.

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Florida’s Children First hosted its eighth annual Broward Awards Reception event last Thursday in Fort Lauderdale. More than 200 people gathered to recognize former Secretary of the Department of Children and Families George Sheldon and other special honorees for their advocacy and contributions for protecting Florida’s youth.

Former Secretary Sheldon received the evening’s Children’s Advocate Award. Mr. Sheldon has been an advocate for youth aging out of foster care, a friend to FCF, and has worked tirelessly to improve the agency.  WPLG Local 10 Anchor Kristi Krueger also received the Media Advocate Award for her selfless service to FCF and other non-profit organizations.

Junior League of Fort Lauderdale was honored for its work with “aging out” foster youth and efforts to establish and fund the FLITE Center (Fort Lauderdale Independence Training & Education Center). Other honorees included Walter Honaman, who received the Tracey McPharlin Award for his quiet, lifelong advocacy for children in the system; the Gagne Family as this year’s Broward Foster/Adoptive Family; and Christopher J. Bahamundi as the Foster Youth Advocate.

Below are highlights of the event.

Last night’s Community Campagin Celebration marked another huge success for the Jewish Federation of Broward County. More than 700 people gathered at the Signature Grand to show their support, including actor and producer Joshua Malina.

Joshua Malina has starred in numerous TV shows including SportsNight, Big Shots, and most notably The West Wing where he played Will Bailey. He has appeared on USA Network’s hit In Plain Sight for the past two years and has guest starred on Grey’s Anatomy, House, Bones, and Psych to name just a few of his television appearances. His movie credits include A Few Good Men and The American President, as well as numerous other films and Broadway shows. Malina has also been an avid poker player for many years and was the co-creator and Executive Producer of Celebrity Poker Showdown on the Bravo cable network.  

Passionate about his heritage, Malina believes in instilling Jewish values in the next generation and is a devoted supporter of Israel. This year he participated in the Community Campagin Celebration as guest speaker and appeared on NBC 6’s South Florida Today.

Check out his interview below!