September 2019

WONDERFUL!!!
—Mark Toor, band member/Pres. of Computer Care

LOVE IT! Thank you so much!!!
–Alison Miuccio, Boca Raton Chamber of Commerce

Looks great, thanks so much.
—Sheila Jaffe, N.O.W., Palm Beach County

 It was pure luck that Floridians dodged Dorian this month. But that didn’t alleviate the prep anxiety that accompanies anticipating a wallop. And you know Dorian will not be the last hurricane heading here; September and October are the heavy hurricane months. So we prepared a checklist of hurricane prep tips, some of which you may have overlooked. For residents in the Plywood State, a comprehensive checklist helps to mitigate the planning anxiety. Some items on this list you may not have thought to do:

• Set the freezer and fridge colder so food lasts longer when electricity goes out.
• Set the A/C colder so you are comfortable longer when electricity goes out.
• Fill the bathtub with water to flush the toilet when power goes out
• Empty the ice cube bin so cubes won’t melt all over the kitchen floor.
• Conduct a dress rehearsal with storm shutters well in advance. They should close and lock easily.
• Get a NOAA battery radio/flashlight (and extra batteries) so you can hear minute- by-minute updates and the local TV news station updates.
• Get battery personal fans and neck lights (and extra batteries) for when power is out.

• If you have a land line, get a princess phone (Google it) to plug into the phone jack. When you lose power, it’s the only way to make and receive calls all during and after a hurricane.
• There’s more, of course. For the comprehensive list, email [email protected] with “hurricane prep tips” on the subject line and we will gladly send it to you. Then please let us know if we missed something.

Diane and Shanna Benson (sponsor) with some event volunteers

In its 6th year, the Big Bad BBQ benefit for Special Olympics Florida has grown from a couple of hundred to 700 last year, to 1200 supporters this year. Held for the first time at Riverwalk Esplanade in Fort Lauderdale this month, the event attracted 75 sponsors and 212 volunteers. Organized by Debbie and Craig Danto of Danto Builders and their team, a lot of love and funds were raised for Special Olympians. The couple have seen first-hand the good work the organization has done for a member of their own family and have made it a tradition to give back as a company that cares. Album of photos

Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) Palm Beach Chapter

Ten Ways to Get Sued, Lose Clients and Disgrace Yourself
was an original, entertaining program on ethics and law for communicators presented by Karen Galanaugh, APR, MSM at the PRSA Palm Beach Chapter luncheon.
(L-R): members Kristine Gobbo, APR, Rebecca Seelig, APR, Karen Galanaugh, APR, Amy Murphy, APR and Karen Lustgarten

Freeport is only 88 miles from Florida

Donate to the Bahamas

Bahamas Strong nonprofit: https://bahamasstrong.org/ 
See wish list and collection sites on the Website
(Locations heading)

Cities throughout South Florida accept donations for those affected by Hurricane Dorian

City Fire Stations are recommending dropping off:

• Canned Foods & Can Openers
• Mosquito Repellent
• Sunscreen
• Diapers & Baby Wipes
• Baby Formula & Baby Food
• First Aid Items
• Hygiene Items (Toothbrush, Toothpaste, Soap)
• Batteries
• Flashlights
• Cleaning Supplies
• Tents, Cots, Tarps

The Boca Raton Firefighter & Paramedic Benevolent Fund is partnering with Piper’s Angels, a foundation with NEMA in the Bahamas to assist in delivering and distribution of the needed items. Their goal is to focus on specific areas with established contacts n the cities of West End and Freeport.