tandy robinson - News - The Coastal Star2024-03-28T16:16:23Zhttps://thecoastalstar.com/profiles/blogs/feed/tag/tandy+robinsonPhilanthrophy Notes: Historical Society’s ornament celebrates 30 years of Mizner Parkhttps://thecoastalstar.com/profiles/blogs/philanthrophy-notes-historical-society-s-ornament-celebrates-30-y2020-12-01T22:02:45.000Z2020-12-01T22:02:45.000ZThe Coastal Starhttps://thecoastalstar.com/members/TheCoastalStar<div><p style="text-align:center;"><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}8237991665,RESIZE_930x{{/staticFileLink}}"><img class="align-center" src="{{#staticFileLink}}8237991665,RESIZE_710x{{/staticFileLink}}" width="710" alt="8237991665?profile=RESIZE_710x" /></a><em>The 2020 ornament</em></p>
<p><strong>By Amy Woods</strong></p>
<p>The Boca Raton Historical Society & Museum has debuted its annual commemorative holiday ornament, marking the 30th anniversary of Mizner Park.</p>
<p>The festive collectible is the creation of Boca Raton artist Barbara Montgomery O’Connell, who has donated her time and talent to making ornaments since 1998.</p>
<p>“We produce fewer than 150 holiday collectibles each year, so history and holiday fans should make their online purchase today,” said Mary Csar, the society’s executive director. </p>
<p>The ornaments cost $20. For information, call 561-395-6766 or visit <a href="http://www.bocaratonornaments.com">www.bocaratonornaments.com</a>.</p>
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<p><strong>Jewish women’s group picks new board members</strong></p>
<p>The Jewish Women’s Foundation of the Greater Palm Beaches has appointed five new members to its board and named a new chairwoman, vice chairwoman and secretary.</p>
<p>The group consists of Suzanne Holmes, Penny Miller, Denise Silverman, Caryn Stevens-Hare and Helene Weingarten as well as Chairwoman Deena Lockman, Vice Chairwoman Kristen Sacks and secretary Laurie Winston.</p>
<p>“We are delighted to welcome the new members to our board and to elect three phenomenal women to new board positions,” CEO Jennifer Kryshka said. “I know the combined expertise of all of the dynamic and inspiring women who serve on the board will bring our organization to the next level as we begin fundraising, event planning and programming for the upcoming year.”</p>
<p>For information, call 561-275-2200 or visit <a href="https://jwfpalmbeach.org">https://jwfpalmbeach.org</a>.</p>
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<p><strong>Jewish Family Service busy with virtual events</strong></p>
<p>The Ferd & Gladys Alpert Jewish Family Service honored more than 60 volunteers during a virtual volunteer-appreciation event.</p>
<p>CEO Marc Hopin and other leaders addressed the online group and started the festivities, which included games, icebreakers and a scavenger hunt.</p>
<p>“Volunteers are the heart and soul of what makes things happen,” Chairwoman Zelda Mason said. “On behalf of the board of directors, thank you for your dedication, time and caring. We are very grateful.”</p>
<p><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}8237997679,RESIZE_930x{{/staticFileLink}}"><img class="align-left" src="{{#staticFileLink}}8237997679,RESIZE_710x{{/staticFileLink}}" width="112" height="112" alt="8237997679?profile=RESIZE_710x" /></a>In other news, the organization sponsored “Goal to Goal,” a virtual event featuring a Q&A with former National Hockey League player Mike Hartman. Hartman, interviewed by his cousin — director of development Tara Laxer — spoke about the importance of passion and purpose in his life as well as helping others.</p>
<p>“I’ve had to overcome a lot of hurdles in my life,” he said. “I wasn’t the biggest, strongest or fastest hockey player, but I studied, I watched and I prepared. My advice is to face adversity, have a plan in place and set measurable goals. Take the good in what everyone brings, and learn from it.”</p>
<p>For information, call 561-684-1991 or visit <a href="http://www.alpertjfs.org">www.alpertjfs.org</a>.</p>
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<p><strong>Three women honored by Bethesda Foundation</strong></p>
<p>The Women of Grace Luncheon — typically taking place in November — honors female volunteers for their philanthropy in Palm Beach County.</p>
<p>This year, however, the Bethesda Hospital Foundation had a monthlong virtual celebration honoring the women on social media, in emails and through the local press. </p>
<p>This years' honorees are Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office Lt. Patricia Brown (Take Stock in Children), Dr. Marla Dudak (Caridad Center) and Tandy Robinson (Impact 100 Palm Beach County).</p>
<p><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}8238000267,RESIZE_180x180{{/staticFileLink}}"><img class="align-left" src="{{#staticFileLink}}8238000267,RESIZE_180x180{{/staticFileLink}}" width="97" height="146" alt="8238000267?profile=RESIZE_180x180" /></a></p>
<p><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}8238000290,RESIZE_180x180{{/staticFileLink}}"><img class="align-left" src="{{#staticFileLink}}8238000290,RESIZE_180x180{{/staticFileLink}}" width="97" height="146" alt="8238000290?profile=RESIZE_180x180" /></a><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}8238000464,RESIZE_180x180{{/staticFileLink}}"><img class="align-left" src="{{#staticFileLink}}8238000464,RESIZE_180x180{{/staticFileLink}}" width="95" height="146" alt="8238000464?profile=RESIZE_180x180" /></a>For information, call 561-737-7733, Ext. 84445, or visit <a href="http://www.bethesdahospitalfoundation.org">www.bethesdahospitalfoundation.org</a>.</p>
<p><em>Sen</em><em>d news and notes to Amy Woods at flamywoods@bellsouth.net.</em></p></div>Coastal Star: Impact is felt when women unite for causehttps://thecoastalstar.com/profiles/blogs/coastal-star-impact-is-felt-when-women-unite-for-cause2013-10-30T19:39:28.000Z2013-10-30T19:39:28.000ZChris Felkerhttps://thecoastalstar.com/members/ChrisFelker<div><p><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}7960463488,original{{/staticFileLink}}"><img src="{{#staticFileLink}}7960463488,original{{/staticFileLink}}" width="282" class="align-center" alt="7960463488?profile=original" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align:center;"><em>Tandy Robinson hopes to make</em></p>
<p style="text-align:center;"><em>a big impact on local charities</em></p>
<p style="text-align:center;"><em>through her organization.</em></p>
<p style="text-align:center;"><b>Tim Stepien</b><span><b>/The Coastal Star</b></span></p>
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<p><span><b>By Rich Pollack</b></span></p>
<p> Tandy Robinson has seen firsthand just how much of a driving force women in South Florida can be when they unite their efforts toward a common goal.</p>
<p> The co-founder of Impact 100 Palm Beach County, a group of women who have awarded close to $370,000 to a handful of nonprofits in two years, Robinson has helped to create an organization that truly is making an impact.</p>
<p> “There are women in this community who are doers and they’re powerful when they come together and make things happen,” she said. </p>
<p> A vice president for private wealth management at Goldman Sachs, Robinson was meeting with a client in Vero Beach in 2009 when she first heard of Impact 100, an organization founded in Cincinnati in 2001.</p>
<p> “We had gotten together for lunch to talk about community service and she told me about this idea,” Robinson said. “I just loved the whole concept. It’s one check for $1,000 and one meeting a year.”</p>
<p> The concept is built around simplicity. A group of women in a community join Impact 100, each contributing $1,000. Once a year, they award grants of $100,000 to organizations selected through a detailed process that culminates with a vote by members.</p>
<p> Last year, Impact 100 Palm Beach County received more than 85 grant inquiries and was able to award two $100,000 grants as well as smaller grants to three other finalists. </p>
<p> As she talked to her client at lunch that day several years ago, Robinson learned the Impact 100 idea was being successfully implemented in Vero Beach as well as several other cities across the country. </p>
<p> “I knew we had to bring it here,” she said, adding that she later contacted friends Cindy Krebsbach and Lisa Mulhall, who helped get Impact 100 PBC started and served as co-founders.</p>
<p> Robinson was so excited about the idea that she forgot to keep an eye on her speedometer as she was leaving the lunch meeting. A police officer, with ticket book in hand, was a bit more vigilant. </p>
<p> “I left there so jazzed up that I just put the pedal to the metal,” Robinson said. “The police officer said to me ‘Lady, slow down.’ ”</p>
<p> Slowing down, however, is not part of Robinson’s game plan. </p>
<p> The daughter of a successful real estate developer, Robinson, 50, grew up in Ocean Ridge, attended Saint Joseph’s Episcopal School in Boynton Beach and later Saint Andrew’s School in Boca Raton.</p>
<p> After graduating from Emory University in Atlanta, Robinson returned to South Florida and she now lives in coastal Delray Beach with her husband, Joe, and their 6-year-old daughter, Gracie.</p>
<p> While her job assisting high-net-worth clients manage their wealth keeps her pretty busy, as does her current role as co-chairwoman of Impact 100 along with Sue Diener, Robinson also finds time to get involved other community organizations. </p>
<p> She’s been on the board at Saint Andrews School for eight years and next year will be joining the board of Gulf Stream School.</p>
<p> Helping Impact 100 continue to grow is also a priority. Next month, the organization will host “An Evening with Wendy Steele, Founder of Impact 100,” open to current and prospective Impact 100 members. Robinson also spreads the word about Impact 100 Palm Beach County by visiting several house parties hosted by existing members every year. </p>
<p> “The two things I enjoy most about Impact 100 are the education I get about the needs of the community and the fact that we can make such a significant difference,” she said. “I also cherish the friendships I’ve made through Impact 100.”</p>
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<p><span><b>If You Go</b></span></p>
<p>An Evening with Wendy Steele, founder of Impact 100</p>
<p><b>When: </b> 5:30-7:30 p.m.</p>
<p>Dec. 3 </p>
<p><b>Where:</b> Delray Beach Marriott</p>
<p><b>More info:</b> Email Peg Greenspon at pegandlee@gmail.com</p>
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<p><i>To find out more about Impact 100, visit <a href="http://www.impact100pbc.com">www.impact100pbc.com</a>.</i></p></div>