Two important events have recently determined the officers for the Turnberry Isle Board of Directors and the Turnberry Isle Women’s Club. The annual meeting for our neighborhood was held in January to elect officers and inform the community of our continuing efforts to keep us healthy as an HOA. Two informative presentations were made at this meeting. Deputy John Ledford gave us tips on keeping ourselves and our properties safe. He was an excellent speaker with valuable information, presented in a friendly, engaging speech. We were also fortunate to hear from Elise Brown from the Palm Beach County Fire Department. As a paramedic, she gave us information on the Vial of Life and Yellow Dot programs. If you missed the meeting, all of this information can be obtained from the PBC Fire Department.
Following the business meeting and officers’ reports, the annual election of officers was held. The board members for 2016 are as follows: President, Larry Aronow; Vice President, Shelly Kamilow; Treasurer, Rosanne Abelles; and Secretary, Lynn Fernandez. Sam Klein will continue as POA representative and landscape chair. Rosanne Abeles and Sherry Morris will again represent Turnberry on the Fairway Lakes Drive Board of Directors. We also welcome Jerry Green to our Board as a new director. Thanks were given to Rick Finn, as long-time director, he is moving to Chicago. He will be missed. Also leaving the board is Jason Bolen, who served as Compliance Chair for the past 4 years. Many thanks to those who have served and to those who continue to serve.
Earlier in January, the Women’s Club held their very special installation luncheon at Benvenuto. In addition to good food and a beautifully decorated venue, the afternoon’s entertainment was provided by Ray and the Raylettes–a Motown style singer accompanied by his 2 young (and precious) daughters. They received a very enthusiastic response from our members.
Installed as officers at this luncheon were President, Anita Ostrow; VP of Functions, Barbara Pearlman; VP of Membership, Diane Mallow; VP of Programs, Maureen Kilar; Treasurer, Pat Cohen and Co-Secretaries, Maureen Kilar and Carole McRonald. Board members-at-large are Joyce Meltz, Good and Welfare; Sheila Van Wyk, Philanthropy and Mitzi Brown.
Book Club met in January to discuss Joshua: A Brooklyn Tale by Andrea Kane. Ably facilitated by Regina Green, the meeting was held at Barbara Pearlman’s home. Penny Altman was both facilitator and hostess for our February gathering and discussion of A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman. We can always count on Penny to bring her well-researched, knowledgeable perspective to any discussion.
Thanks to all those dedicated members who have kept this group together for seventeen years. Regina Green is the present chair, and we appreciate her leadership.
Finally, the list of activities continues with the Women’s Club visit to the Weiner Museum in February, chaired by Sandy Fisher. Next month’s article will detail that trip. We are currently gearing up for the annual Progressive Luncheon, planned for Mar. 9. Pat Cohen is chairing this event, which promises to be bigger and better than ever.
