Rotary Club of Boca
Raton Sunrise and Rotary Club Downtown Boca Raton
Joined Forces to
Honor Dr. Ira J. Gelb and Raise Funds to Benefit the
FAU Charles E.
Schmidt College of Medicine and Local College Undergraduate Scholarships
Boca
Raton, FL (May 20, 2013) — The Rotary Club of Boca Raton Sunrise and the Rotary
Club Downtown Boca Raton announced that the May 9th Golf Tournament
held at Boca Lago Country Club raised more than $100,000. The announcement was
jointly made by Co-chairs Bob Hildreth and Norman Matus.
The
two clubs honored the esteemed Dr. Ira J. Gelb, a visionary and medical leader
who planted the seed for a medical school that came to fruition as the FAU
Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine. Dr. Gelb serves as a leader in his role
of Assistant Dean for Pre-Baccalaureate Programs, Co-Director of Cardiology and
Clinical Professor of Biomedical Science. He has also received the FAU
President’s Distinguished Service Medallion.
“This
tournament was such an incredible success due to a very worthy honoree and two
very dedicated clubs that worked hard to make this a wonderful experience for
everyone involved,” said Hildreth. ”A key to the success and excitement of the
fundraiser was selling tickets for the “chance to win” a 2013 Hyundai Elantra,
generously donated by Delray Hyundai” he added.
“We
are overwhelmed by the financial success of this tournament. We had a
substantial increase in Sponsors and participation for the annual event” added
Matus. “This is a perfect example of ‘two clubs are better than one.”
Each
member of the first place foursome, that included Chris McFarland, Rich
McFarland, Matt Thompson and Scott Wilson, was presented with a crystal trophy
and $50 gift certificate to Uncle Tai’s restaurant. The second place foursome,
that included Sharon DiPietro, Ingrid Fulmer, Kendra Fulmer and Debbie Schmidt,
was presented with $25 gift certificate. During a celebratory dinner ceremony
following the day’s play, Dr. Gelb was presented with a leather portfolio
containing a journal of all the congratulatory ads and messages that were placed
in his honor.
The
event committee also included Dr. Steve Alman, Marleen Forkas, Deborah
Freudenberg, David Katz, Daniel Spandau and Honorary Co-Chairs Dr.
Robert Colton, Eric Glasband, and Larry Nagle.
For
information about these Rotary Clubs, please visit www.rotarydowntownbocaraton.org and www.rotarybocasunrise.org.
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