2013 Summer Newsletter

Benefiting Special Olympics
Broward County and its Athletes
making a difference
NEWSLETTER
www.pinioninc.com
SUMMER 2013
“Pinion Goes to Hawaii” Summer FUNdraiser
to Benefit Special Olympics Broward County
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by Valerie Peru
n August 23, 2013 from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., Pinion, Benefiting Special Olympics, will celebrate under the stars as they raise funds for
Special Olympics and its very special Athletes.
Presented by Hilton Fort Lauderdale Beach
Resort, Pinion’s annual summer FUNdraiser
will be a Hawaiian Luau, featuring cocktails,
food, music and dancing poolside at the fabulous
oceanfront Hilton Fort Lauderdale Beach
Resort.
Pinion, Inc. is the financial arm of Special
Olympics Broward County, providing the
funds needed to give children and adults with
intellectual disabilities the opportunity to
participate in year-round sports training and
athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type
sports. The program offers these special athletes
continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy and participate in a
sharing of gifts, skills and friendship with their families, fellow Special Olympics athletes and the community.
Revelers will dance under the stars, gaze at the ocean vista, and enjoy
tropical cocktails, a traditional Hawaiian kalua pig roast and Hawaiian fire
and hula entertainment, while dancing to the fabulous spinning tunes of
renowned DJ Nova. The event will feature fabulous silent and live auction
prizes. All proceeds directly support Special Olympics Broward County to
help these very special athletes’ dreams come true.
Tickets are $75 including a Malibu Blue Hawaii welcome cocktail, two
drink tickets and delicious Hawaii-themed food, and can be purchased at
www.blacktie-southflorida.com/calendar/event-detailbt.cfm?id=9109
or
the night of the event at Hilton Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort, 505 North Fort Lauderdale Beach Boulevard, Fort
Lauderdale, Florida 33304. Sponsorships are still available, and will include prominent display in promotional
and onsite materials.
President's Corner
by Marian McCray-DeLoach
G
reetings! I am so proud and happy to serve as
Pinion’s President for the 2013-2014 year. I have
been a member of Pinion and served on its Board in
various officership positions for the past sixteen years.
Pinion consists of a very unique and wonderful group
of people, and I have grown personally and made
many life-lasting friendships through my association
with Pinion!
Pinion already has several Fundraising events
planned for the new season. I hope you will get them on
your calendar and are able to attend. Our Past President
Alice Harry started the Pinion Passion Hours, now
taken over by the very vivacious Valerie Peru, which
have been a huge success for our organization and
brought together many new faces in the community. We
will, of course, by popular demand continue those. You
may keep track of our Passion Hour dates by following
us on Facebook: PinionBenefitingSpecialOlympics or
Twitter: @PinionSOBC. This is the best $10 you ever
spent for a drink, appetizers and funship!
Pinion is kicking off the season with its first event
at the beautiful oceanfront Hilton Fort Lauderdale
Beach Resort on Friday evening, August 23, 2013.
Themed “Pack Your Bags: Pinion Goes to Hawaii,
Hilton Style,” we are sure you will not want to miss
this Luau-styled party. Headed up by Valerie Peru,
the committee has been very busy working on this …
but having lots of fun along the way, of course!
Our next event in the Fall will be what has become
a “signature” event of Pinion’s … at The Capital
Grille, no less. Who doesn’t like to go there for a fun
luncheon? Our gals Kitty McGowan, Lisa ScottFounds and Lee Sheffield know how to put on this
party for sure; yet they aren’t quite ready to reveal
their theme – but judging from previous events there,
we know it’s going to be faboo. “Save The Date” for
Friday, October 11, 2013!
One of our most
SPECIALEVENTS
is that of the Spring/
Summer Special
Olympics Games
– usually held in
March. If you want
to put a smile on
your face and feel
gratitude in your
heart – this is the
event to attend!!!
This is “what it’s all
about” for Pinion
– working hard,
raising
money,
(having fun) to see
our Special Olympians strive and achieve, put smiles
on their faces and glee in their hearts, and have a sense
of accomplishment. We will keep you posted on the
date for this very SPECIAL event!
Pinion has had an exceptional boost in its
membership this year – WOO HOO! Now that we have
all of you new members, we would LOVE to get to
know you better. Please know that you do not have to
be on the Board to serve and be active on a committee
for one of our events in which you think you might be
interested and have fun. And we certainly encourage
and welcome our GENTLEMEN members as well!!!
For all things Pinion, please remember to check the
calendar on Pinion’s website http://www:pinioninc.com
and Facebook: PinionBenefitingSpecialOlympics, as
well as Twitter: @PinionSOBC to keep up on all of
our event dates and to make reservations. Yes, Pinion
is up and running in the Social Media world!! And very
importantly - please Come Find Fun and Friendship
with Pinion this year!!!
Marian
Pinion, Inc. Recipient Organizations
Special OlympicS Broward County
Contact Information:
Linda Mills
954-262-2150
www.sobc.squarespace.com
Victory Living Programs
Contact Information:
Bobbi Wigand
954-616-1079
www.victoryliving.org
Installation Luncheon
Timpano's Las Olas
A special place to welcome our New President and New Board of Directors 2013-2014
Membership Luncheon continued...
Membership Luncheon continued...
Pinion's Board of Directors 2013-2014
Working Hard at their
Annual Retreat...
Pinion Springs Back to Spring Break
Spring Break at Rosie's Bar and Grill in Wilton Manors
Great Turn Out! ♦ Great Food!
Great Drinks..."Voo Doo" Cocktail!!
A great night to raise money for our Special Olympians.
Remembering a Heartfelt Holiday at Victory Living
Holiday at Victory Living continued...
Major Sponsors
Thank you to our
wonderful sponsors.
We would not be successful
without you.
Titanium Sponsors
• FreshPoint
• The Hilton Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort
• Roy F. Johns, Jr. Family Foundation
Platinum Sponsors
• Birgit Fillingame
• Henry E. Haller Jr. Foundation
• Schmidt Family Foundation
Silver Sponsors
• Coldwell Banker CARES Foundation
• Koutoulas & Relis, LLC
In Memory of...
Our heartfelt condolences are extended
to the families and loved ones
of our two Pinion Board Members,
who have sadly passed away.
They will be missed
Deborah Dolchin
and
Lori Lincoln
Membership Luncheon
Pinion is looking forward to
welcoming its
New Members
Membership
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and celebrating a
Record Year for Membership!
Friday • October 11th, 2013
The Capital Grille
2430 East Sunrise Boulevard
Fort Lauderdale
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Special Olympics
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Olympics
Broward County and its Athletes
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competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for individuals
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Calendar of Events
2013
Friday, Aug. 23rd. .........Pinion Goes to Hawaii, Hilton Style
Hilton Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort
505 N. Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd.
Fort Lauderdale
Tuesday, Sept. 10th. ..............................Pinion Passion Hour
Chima Brazilian Steakhouse
2400 E. Las Olas Blvd.
Fort Lauderdale
Friday, Oct. 11th. .............................. Membership Luncheon
The Capital Grille
2430 E. Sunrise Blvd.
Fort Lauderdale
Friday, Dec. 6th................................................ Holiday Event
To be announed
more Pinion Passion Hours to come...!
Board of Directors 2013-2014
President..................................Marian McCray-DeLoach
President Elect................................................ Valerie Peru
V. P. Fund Development........................ Debra Lieberman
V. P. Membership.....................................Barbara Corrao
V. P. Newsletter.................................................Sue Nelson
V. P. Publicity................................................Linda Danoff
Secretary........................................................Clio Connors
Treasurer.......................................................Sandy Clobus
Past President............................................ Alice M. Harry
Board of Directors
Anne Allen*
Sylvia Andis
Nancy Block*
Jane Brand-Eagon*
Janea Caldarone
Cathy Davis Danielle
Katie Donahue
Birgit Fillingame
Leslie Fischer
Christine Galvin
Patricia Kearson
Valerie Kowanetz
Vanessa Lopez-DeLalla
Sandra MacVoy
Sonja Mayo*
Pam Nowatka*
Jill Pearson
Lee Sheffield
Arlette Spilotros-Spaniak
Mirtha Toledo-Hackley
Wendy Walters
Linda Spaulding White
Terry Witcher
Special Olympics Director
Linda Mills
Founding Members*
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