2012 Annual Report - Blacktie South Florida

THE GIFT THAT LASTSDeferred gifts may allow you to provide a larger legacy than gifts made during your lifetime. Your planned giftwill contribute to the future strength of our organization and enable the staff of Impact Broward to carryforward the work and ideals in which you believe. Planned gifts may be in the form of bequests, life insurance,qualified retirement plans or real estate. We encourage you and your legal or financial advisor to work with ourDevelopment staff to plan deferred gifts. For more information please call Diane Smith, Vice President ofDevelopment and Programs, at 954-484-7117 or dsmith@impactbroward.org.PLEASE HELP US CHANGE LIVESImpact Broward engages older adults in volunteer service to meet critical community needs. The programs provide nurturing care,tutoring and mentoring to children; companionship to frail homebound elderly and adults with disabilities; and services to othernonprofit organizations. Your tax-deductible contribution makes it possible for us to serve children and families.2012 Annual ReportYes, I would like to help. Enclosed is my gift of: ❑ $25 ❑ $50 ❑ $100 ❑ $250 ❑ $500 ❑ $1,000 ❑ Other $_____Name ____________________________________________________________________________________________________Address__________________________________________________________________________________________________City ______________________________________________________________ State ______________ Zip ________________Phone ____________________________________ Email __________________________________________________________Make checks payable to: Impact BrowardCredit card: ❑ MasterCard ❑ Amex ❑ VisaCard # ____________________________CVV ______ Exp. Date ________Name on Account __________________________Signature X______________________________________________________My gift is a: ❑ Memorial ❑ Tribute In honor of: ____________________________________________You may donate online at www.impactbroward.org.A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES BY CALLING1-800-435-7352 TOLL-FREE WITHIN THE STATE. REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL, OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE.”Impact Broward charitable registration number is CH-1200. Impact Broward is a nonprofit 501 (c) 3 organization and is in compliance with the Florida Solicitation Act.OUR VISION: To be recognized as the most efficient and effective provider of volunteer services in Broward CountyNONPROFIT ORG.US POSTAGEPAIDPERMIT 243FT. LAUD FL4701 N.W. 33rd AvenueFort Lauderdale, FL 33309-6807OUR MISSIONTo impact and enrich our community by engaging individuals through service to meet critical needsof children, adults and nonprofits in Broward County.4701 N.W. 33rd Avenue • Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33309-6807Phone: 954-484-7117 • Fax: 954-484-8292Website: www.impactbroward.org • Email: info@impactbroward.org

MESSAGE FROM OUR CEO AND CHAIRPERSONImpact Broward, Inc. is a non-profit 501(c) (3), charitable,community service organization created in 1965 to addressthe growing need of literacy with elementary schoolstudents. Originally, Impact Broward was a place whereat-risk students would receive help with literacy problems.Now, Impact Broward has grown to meet the everincreasing needs of our community to include eightinnovative programs. Our Mission is to impact and enrichour community by engaging individuals through service tomeet critical needs of children, adults and nonprofits inBroward County.Impact Broward provides services assisting frail elderly and people with a disability; respite for caregivers;consulting to nonprofit organizations; school-based prevention; and support assistance to nonprofits and publicagencies.Each year, Impact Broward provides approximately 300,000 hours of service to youth, adults and nonprofits inBroward thanks to our partners, funders and the many public and private donors who have supported ourmission and programming for the past 47 years. Please review the finances of our agency including the list offunders and supporters.Credit for our success is attributable to everyone on the team! We consider our Board, employees, studentinterns, and volunteers to be the agency’s most valuable resources and have always maintained that theircollaborative efforts are the primary reason for our continued success.We feel a great sense of accomplishment over the quality of our services and our continual pursuit of cuttingedgestrategies and look forward to our future as we celebrate our 47th anniversary. Impact Broward commits tomaintaining our reputation of providing the utmost quality support services in Broward County for children,frail elderly, disabled adults and nonprofits. Please review this annual report to see the full scope of servicesprovided at no cost to the consumer.On behalf of the staff, Advisory Council and Board of Directors, thank you to each of our partners and to allthe individuals who have generously donated funds enabling our agency to continue to meet the needs of ourcommunity. Impact Broward and Broward County appreciates your support.REVENUE AND EXPENSES JUNE 30, 2012IN APPRECIATION TO OUR2011-2012 CONTRIBUTORSCorporation for National &Community Service $1,008,034United Way of Broward County $196,489School Board of Broward County $170,000Aging & Disability Resource Centerof Broward County $57,855The A .D. Henderson Foundation, Inc. $43,600Broward County Board ofCounty Commissioners $39,957City of Fort Lauderdale CDBG $39,146Jerry Taylor & Nancy Bryant Foundation $20,000Children’s Services Councilof Broward County $18,063Re-engage for Good program is madepossible by a grant from theCommunity Foundation of Broward $17,875Senior Health Now - A Program ofBroward Meals on Wheels $10,812American Express Charitable Fund $10,000The Batchelor Foundation, Inc. $10,000City of Plantation CDBG $9,396Evelyn V. McPherson Foundation $9,000City of Hollywood CDBG $8,680Bank of America $5,000Sun-Sentinel Children’s Fund, a Fund ofthe McCormick Tribune Foundation $5,000Coral Springs Community Chest $1,300Rotary Club of Pompano Beach $1,000City of Pompano Beach $500PUBLIC SUPPORT AND REVENUESGrants and Contracts $1,421,668 78%Donated Goods and Services $114,465 6%United Way of Broward County $196,489 11%Contributions $64,708 4%Interest & Special Events $17,614 1%Total Revenue $1,814,944 100%EXPENSESFoster Grandparent Program 40%Senior Companion Program 27%Retired and SeniorVolunteer Program 18%Management and General 10%Fundraising 5%100%SPECIAL THANK YOU TO OURCOMMUNITY IMPACT AWARDSLUNCHEON SPONSORSHoly Cross Hospital ..............................................$2,500Humana .................................................................$2,500Wasie Foundation ..................................................$2,500Alan and Marcia Docter ........................................$2,000AT&T....................................................................$1,500AvMed Healthplans...............................................$1,000Broward Health .....................................................$1,000HCA East Florida .................................................$1,000Lee Zeidman .........................................................$1,000Alternative Home Health Careof Broward County .................................................$500Doumar,Allsworth, Laystrom, Voight ..............................Wachs, Adair & Bosack ..........................................$500Florida Power and Light...........................................$500North Shore Medical Center FMC Campus............$500Responsive Home Health, Inc..................................$500Sincerely,John GargottaPresident & CEOPeter WeitzChair of the Board of DirectorsThe A.D. Henderson Foundation, Inc.

COMMUNITY IMPACTFISCAL YEAR 2011-2012BOARD OF DIRECTORSChair Vice Chair Secretary TreasurerFOSTER GRANDPARENTS ANDSENIOR COMPANION PROGRAMDROPOUT PREVENTION PROGRAMS203 Volunteers • 3,654 Students Impacted137,975 Hours of Service139 Volunteers • 452 Clients Served91,211 Hours of ServicePeter E. Weitz, CRPC®Vice President InvestmentsFusion AnalyticsInvestment PartnersAndy Szkaradek, CFP®President,Strategic WealthSolutions, Inc.Deborah LauerIndependentInsurance AgentMarty SeigelDirector of OperationsAdvocare Elder CareManagementRETIRED AND SENIOR VOLUNTEERRESPITE FOR CAREGIVERS PROGRAM37 Frail Elderly and their Caregivers7,693 Hours of ServicePROGRAM397 Volunteers • 47,832 Hours of Service17,640 Clients ImpactedENCORE CONNECTRSVP EXECUTIVE SERVICE CORPSOF BROWARD COUNTY26 Consultants35 Consulting Projects to Broward CountyNonprofit Organizations769 Hours of Service65 Participants21 Volunteers Engaged inVolunteer Opportunities60 Participants attended either theWelcoming Boomer Workshops orF.A.U Encore Programs in partnershipwith Florida Atlantic University.Marlene CrepDirector of H2Uand Volunteer Services,Plantation GeneralHospitalLindsey Glantz, Esq.Glantz, P.A.C. William Laystrom, Jr.,Esq.Doumar, Allsworth,Laystrom, Voight,Wachs, Adair & BosackPeter Leighton, M.S. EdDirector of SalesBest Care Nurses RegistryJune McCarthyOwner,Affordable MedicalSupply, Inc.TOTAL ALL PROGRAMS819 Volunteers277,018 Hours of Service21,746 Clients ImpactedTotal Dollar Value of Volunteer Timeprovided to Broward County is $6,036,222.Based on the Independent Sector’s valuation of one hour of volunteer service for 2011 at $21.79• Corporation for National & Community Service is the Federal Corporation responsible for providing federal funding for the following programs:The Corporation contributes $120,131 of Federal funds which is 49% of the total cost of the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program;$551,237 of Federal funds which is 63% of the total cost of the Foster Grandparent Program; and $339,989 of Federal funds which is 53% ofthe total cost of the Senior Companion Program.• Encore Connect is a Re-engage for Good program made possible by a grant from the Community Foundation of Broward.© 2012 Impact BrowardTed Perrella, CPAPerrella & Associates, P.A.Tom AdamsSenior Sales ManagerForum Publishing GroupGeorge CannPresidentAlternative Home Health CareTodd RadosevichExecutive Director or RevenueManagement Holy Cross HospitalJorge F. DeApodacaDirector of Construction/EngineeringAT&T Services, Inc.Melissa ElbrandMarketing ManagerHumanaDonald K. RosenCommissionerCity of SunriseIMPACT BROWARD AMBASSADORSJocelyn FernandezNorth Shore Medical CenterFMC CampusChristina LevineExecutive DirectorMonarch CareJusto ReyPresidentForum Publishing Group, Inc.Winston Thompson, PhDDean of Academic AffairsBroward CollegeStuart A. Rosenfeldt, Esq.Rosenfeldt & Birken, PAAnita SmithBennett Auto SupplyDirector of Human ResourcesMichael WildManaging PartnerWild Felice & Pardo, PABruce VoelkelRetired PrincipalBanyan ElementaryRoberta Young, CPAManaging PartnerDeMeo, Young, McGrath

OUR PROGRAMS POSITIVELYIMPACT BROWARD COUNTYEvery day our volunteers positively impact the lives of children, disabled adults, elderly individuals and nonprofit organizationsthat they serve. The following stories reflect the impact our volunteers have on the lives of the residents of our community, aswell, as the positive benefits they receive from volunteering.RSVP VETERANS-HELPING-VETERANSIn Broward County alone there are 126,251 Veterans 1 and for many veteransan offer of help can make a difference in their lives. Under the Impact Browardumbrella of programs is a Veterans-Helping-Veterans program which is designedto help veterans young and old alike.Paul Schindler, a retiree from the record industry felt a vital need to give backto the community and decided it would be ideal to serve as a volunteer for theRSVP Veteran’s Program. He was aligned with a veteran, Douglas Young who is62 years living in Pompano Beach. Douglas has served his country for eightyears and was stationed in Panama and in Ft. Knox, Tennessee serving as aMilitary Police and in the Medical Corp.By medical standards, Douglas is considered 100 percent disabled therefore herelies heavily on resources to keep mandatory appointments such as courthearings and attending the Outpatient Substance Abuse Clinic four times perweek. Because Douglas does not drive, Paul makes it a point to visit him on aregular basis where they engage in social activities such as going to lunch at alocal restaurant, catching up on current events, and more. To take this a stepfurther Paul even drives Douglas to the Federal Court for his court hearings sohe can keep all of his appointments and to provide morale support.Paul continues to play a pivotal role in helping Douglas – he acts as an advocate by talking to Douglas’ defense attorney to inquire on the statusof his case, he talks to him regularly on the phone to reduce that element ofloneliness and lift his spirits and even goes as far as bringing him home cookedmeals. Paul also recognizes that Douglas need positive reinforcements andensures he takes every opportunity to do just that.Douglas looks forward to the visits from Paul and he embraces all the help hegets and for that he is extremely grateful. “I find what I do is very satisfying, theprogram that Impact Broward has is rewarding and I simply want to give backto the community and help to make a difference in the life of someone who hasspent a chunk of his life serving and protecting our country,” said Paul.According to Paul, he views Douglas as a very courteous individual who reallywants to improve himself. When Douglas first met Paul, he was hesitant but then he warmed up to Paul – gained his trust veryquickly.1http://www.broward.org/HumanServices/ElderlyAndVeterans/Veterans/Documents/VeteransServicesPresentation.pdfRESPITE FOR CAREGIVERS PROGRAMFor the past year Eugene Andresen, aNew York native, has been a SeniorCompanion volunteer. Before he retiredEugene worked for Eastern Airlines for16 years. Eugene was placed as a seniorcompanion volunteer with TeresaGutierrez, a 94 year old woman residing inTamarac, Florida. Her son, Jose Gomez, isher sole caregiver.Eugene Andresen visits Teresa and herson three times a week and offers respitecare for Teresa’s son, the full time caregiver.Ms. Gutierrez is not able to do much. She does not speak muchEnglish. During the visits, Eugene usually just sits with Teresaand watches television. He also makes her laugh. Even thoughTeresa doesn’t speak much English, you could see the connectionbetween her and Eugene. According to Jose, Eugene is a lifesaver. Jose is able to run errands and is able to rest when Eugenevisits. He is very grateful for the servicesthat Eugene is able to provide to hismother.Eugene is great with Teresa. Eugenedoesn’t only volunteer his time with oneclient. He has another client, andparticipates on the Impact BrowardAdvisory Council. He also volunteers histime on the Community ImpactLuncheon committee. Eugene stated thatit is a great pleasure helpingothers. It gives him joy to bring a smile topeople faces.The impact that Eugene has made in the life of Ms. Gutierrezand her son is very apparent. Mr. Jose Gomez stated that “Hecouldn’t survive without the services that the respite program atImpact Broward provides to his mother”.SPECIAL EVENTSBOGEY FOR THE CAUSE EVENTBONEFISH GRILLImpact Broward (Formerly Senior VolunteerServices) celebrated the unveiling of our new name,logo and mission at “A Culinary Evening” event hostedby Allied Kitchen and Bath on April 12, 2012. Over100 people attended the event which featured deliciousfood, cocktails and a silent auction.Allied Kitchen and Bath is South Florida’s PremierKitchen and Bath Design Center. Bill Feinberg is thePresident of Allied Kitchen and Bath in FortLauderdale. Along with his brother Joe, they are theFounders of the company since 1984. A self made manwith his roots in Philadelphia had a vision for thedesign and remodeling business and has successfullybrought it to South Florida for the last 27 years. Billhas re-built and beautified Oakland Park Boulevardwith his new 15,000 square foot showroom. Bill isknown as a man who lives by the motto "Pay itForward."He has transformed the South Florida non-profitcommunity by hosting numerous charities at theAllied showroom, allowing these charities to raiseunprecedented donations, and the events are fullyunderwritten by Allied Kitchen and Bath. He hashosted nearly 30 events this past year alone to benefitmany people and needy causes. Bill leads by exampleand has shared his philosophy with his staff andinfluenced many business colleagues. This has resultedin non profit volunteering and greatly increasedfundraising for numerous charities.Impact Broward is grateful to Bill Feinberg andAllied Kitchen and Bath staff for their generousunderwriting of this event to benefit our organization.This event will help support vital services that affectchildren, elderly, disabled adults and nonprofitorganizations in Broward County.On October 24, 2011 Impact Browardheld the Inaugural Bogey for the CauseGolf Event at the Country Club ofCoral Springs. Players participated inthe golf event for free by obtaining 10sponsors who pledged one dollar perhole for 36 holes. Everyone participatingenjoyed a Happy Hour after the event.Our second Annual Bogey for the Causeis scheduled for Spring 2013.On February 28, 2012 Impact Broward held a “Winter Friendraiser Event” at BoneFish Grill in Plantation. Over 60 peopleattended the event and the participants enjoyed fabulous food and extraordinary service from the courteous and accommodatingstaff. Impact Broward would like to express our sincere appreciation to Joe DeCaro, the manager of BoneFish Grill for sponsoringour event.“A CULINARY EVENING” SPONSORED BY ALLIED KITCHEN AND BATH

PROGRAMSSENIOR COMPANION PROGRAMAlbert Einstein said, “Only a life lived for others is a lifeworthwhile.” And this is the motto that Janie Harden, aSenior Companion volunteer lives by. For the past three andhalf years, Janie has been volunteering at the Noble McArtorSenior Day Care Center five days per week for approximatelyfour hours per day.At the adult center, Janie spends time with ErnestineJohnson who is unable to stay at home because she cannottake care of herself and to compound her situation, shesuffers from depression making it difficult for her to enjoythe simple pleasures of life. But Janie, a woman who is full oflife has different plans for Ernestine – she is driven to haveErnestine partake in social interactions by helping her playgames and encouraging her to talk about what’s troubling her– relieving the burden off her chest.Over the years, these two women have built a truefriendship, which is a win-win for both of them. “Janie helpsme forget my loneliness and helps me build my spirit,” saidErnestine. And Janie is able to remain active in thecommunity by making new friends and helping others focuson the brighter side of life. “Helping others gives me a senseof fulfillment and a joy for living,” said Janie. Because Janievolunteers at an adult center, she also helps her other clientswhen they need to go to the bathroom and help them withother basic needs.Janie is retired and spends her time volunteering as aSenior Companion. She was born and raised in Georgia andmoved to Florida in the 1950’s. She has two daughters wholive in West Palm Beach. She used to work in the LantanaHealth center located in Lake Worth Florida as a kitchenaide.Individuals such as Janie help to make a difference in thecommunity and help to improve the well-being of those theyspend time with.PROGRAMSFOSTER GRANDPARENT PROGRAMN.E. FOCAL POINT INTERGENERATIONAL CHILD CARE CENTERRSVP EXECUTIVE SERVICE CORPS PROGRAMIn March 2012, two volunteer consultants from the RSVP/Executive Service Corps of Broward County completed a probono consulting assignment for a nonprofit agency in Browardinvolving executive recruiting, specifically for the position ofExecutive Director. Consulting services are provided byvolunteers who had been senior-level executives andprofessionals. By the conclusion of this project, our consultantshad:• written the solicitation and position job description for theagency;• reviewed applications, and submitted and recommended the topcandidates to the Board of Directors;• guided the Board in making its selection; and,• guided the Board in securing the candidate of its choice.The Board Chair gave the consultants who provided theconsulting services the highest rating available in his SatisfactionSurvey, along with the comment, “Great Job”.Funding of the RSVP/Executive Service Corps of BrowardCounty, a program of Impact Broward, is provided in part froman agreement with the Children’s Services Council of BrowardCounty (CSC). The agreement states that CSC will compensateReather Morgan has been serving as a Foster Grandparent volunteer at N.E. FocalPoint Intergenerational Child Care Center for almost four years now and is consideredthe right arm to this child care center. She shows up every morning at 8:00 AM with abright smile on her face ready to take on the day’s work but for her it’s more pleasurethan work.Referred to as Grandma Reather by both the administration and the children, shehelps out in the classroom where she engages in fun activities coupled with educationalexercises. The teachers normally identify the areas where the children should work onstrengthening and Grandma Reather will help them to make out colors, build wordsand even develop fine motor skills. Sometimes you will find her working with thechildren in small groups with manipulatives like games, math, puzzles – clearly you cansee that it’s not just the children who are having fun but she is as well – she relishes inthe delight of watching the children enhance their skills. And for the fun stuff, duringHalloween she and the children carve pumpkins together.The lead teacher and the director cannot imagine not having Grandma Reatherwork with them at the day care center – she is a great influence on the children and anasset to center. The child care Director Jayne Hafer said, “Our preschool just receivedthe 5+ Quality Rating and Improvement Award on July 5, 2012, and we attribute thatto our staff, foster grandmother Reather, our volunteers, and our wonderfulpartnerships in the community.”Lending a helping hand doesn’t end in the classroom, Grandma Reather has yet tomiss a Saturday morning graduation in June since her placement with the day care centernor a parade in January for Martin Luther King Jr. or Founder’s Day in February inDeerfield. She goes to church each week and hobbies include cards and dominos.Impact Broward at the rate of $125 per hour of executiveconsulting services supplied to Broward nonprofit agencies thatserve children in order to build the capacities of those agencies.The maximum number of hours for which CSC offerscompensation is usually limited to 20 for each project. However,in this case, CSC raised its maximum to 30 hours, or $3,750.Based upon the market rates for executive recruiters, and thetotal number of hours expended, our consultants estimated thatthe RSVP/Executive Service Corps saved the agencyapproximately $25,000, and possibly as much as $35,000.Consequently, this pro bono assignment provided tangiblebenefits to a local nonprofit. Cold, hard cash that did not needto be spent for administrative purposes, but instead, could beused for programs and services that directly improved the livesof Broward residents.Thank you, Children’s Services Council of Broward. Your$3,750 in funding resulted in a $25,000 - $35,000 benefit to aBroward nonprofit child-serving agency, which is, in effect, a$25,000 - $35,000 benefit to the Broward County communityitself.

PROGRAMSVOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR AWARDED TO MURRAY COSBYOn October 19, 2012 Murray Cosby, a Senior Companion Volunteer, won the Volunteer of the YearAward from Hands on Broward at the Annual Heart of the Community Volunteer Recognition andAwards Dinner held at the Broward County Convention Center. Murray Cosby began volunteering withthe Senior Companion Program in 2007. Murray would like others to know that he enjoys volunteeringand the idea of helping others is very rewarding and gratifying and it has given him great satisfaction andhappiness knowing that he is serving his clients. “I like to help my sick clients, getting dress, taking themfor a walk, making sure they are taking their medication and eating healthy. I understand the lonelinessand suffering of many people and I am honored to give my time in making a difference in someone’s life.Volunteering has helped me a lot. I am in better shape mentally and physically. Having something to doeach day brings happiness to my life. I love my clients and I have established a friendly relationship with their families and havebecome part of their family.”Pamela Carre, Program Director of the Senior Companion Program, explains “Murray is always willing to go the extra mile forhis clients and fellow Senior Companions. His commitment truly exemplifies the meaning of being a dedicated SeniorCompanion and is an asset to the agency and to his clients”.THE JIM MORAN FOUNDATIONOlga, a 73 year old Foster Grandparent volunteer, was overwhelmed with her financial and health conditions. She is required to takenumerous medications due to medical issues. Her medications were costing her $300 per month which was eating up a good portionof her monthly income. She contemplated cutting her medication down from what was prescribed by her doctor to make ends meeteven though she knew that was not a wise move.Thanks to a generous grant from The Jim Moran Foundation, Olga was able to receive a visit from Lisa Van Voorhis, an ImpactBroward case manager whose position was funded by the grant. She referred Olga for extra help through the Medicare prescriptiondrug plan program. Now Olga is able to have her medication paid for and she no longer has a $300 a month medication expense.Through The Foundation’s $51,818 grant, Impact Broward implemented its Case Management Program and hired a full-time casemanager to provide in-home assessments to foster grandparents, senior companions, relief caregivers and their elderly loved ones andelderly clients who are experiencing problems that may jeopardize their ability to remain living independently. The case managerevaluates the situation by meeting individually with the person and connecting them to community resources that will assist them inremaining self-sufficient and living independently.With links to community resources, our volunteers are able to remain active and continue tutoring and mentoring children,providing companionship to elderly and disabled adults and respite care to caregivers enabling them to continue to care for their lovedones at home.2012 COMMUNITY IMPACT AWARDS LUNCHEONImpact Broward’s Inaugural Community Impact Awards Luncheon was held onOctober 19, 2012 at the Renaissance Hotel in Plantation. More than 200 peopleattended the event to honor the impact volunteers make in our community. This yearImpact Broward volunteers were nominated for Public Service Awards for theirdedication, service and contribution of time by Impact Broward’s partneringnonprofit organizations in the focus areas of providing service to children, adults andnonprofits. A nomination review committee chose three exemplary volunteers withPublic Service Awards for making critical differences in the lives of children, adultsand nonprofit organizations throughout Broward County.The volunteers honored were Ora Lee Greene for her service to children, EdwardLevy for his service to nonprofits and Humphrey Scarlett for his service to adults.Broward County Public Schools and the Corporation for National and CommunityService were honored at the event for their 47 year partnership with our organization.Bill Feinberg of Allied Kitchen and Bath received the Individual Award for hiscommitment to nonprofit organizations. Wasie Foundation received the Awardfor Excellence for their commitment to enhancing the capacity of nonprofitorganizations. Senator Nan Rich was honored at the luncheon with the Public ServiceAward for her dedication and commitment to improving the lives of children andadults in Broward County.Impact Broward would like to thank our major event sponsors: Holy CrossHospital, Humana, Wasie Foundation, AT&T, AvMed Healthplans, Broward Health,HCA East Florida, Southwest Airlines and Lee Zeidman.Andy Szkaradek, Suzanne Richards, Peter WeitzBill Feinberg and Color GuardPeter Weitz, John Gargotta, Diane Smith,Pamela Carre and Humphrey ScarlettENCORE CONNECT PROGRAMThe Encore Connectprogram began in May of2011. Encore Connectoffers two programs, one forthe nonprofits and one forthe retired (or soon toretire) baby boomers.The Welcoming BoomerVolunteers program is available to Broward County nonprofits.This program is designed to help the nonprofits understand,engage, and retain the baby boomer volunteers.Retired baby boomers can attend a Re-imagine Your Futureworkshop to review their personal history and their interest andskills, and consider how to apply and integrate all of thisinformation in planning a meaningful and fulfilling retirement.They are invited to meet one-on-one to discuss opportunitieswhich will match their interests and skills to meaningfulvolunteer opportunities with nonprofit organizations throughoutBroward County.In the second year of the Encore Connect program anincentive has been added as a thank you to the volunteers.Program enhancements were made to the Re-imagine YourFuture workshops as well. The Re-imagine Your Futureworkshops are being presented in new locations through apartnership with the Broward County libraries. Some of theworkshops will include a volunteer fair. A panel discussion isplanned to follow the workshop which will be hosted at theLifelong Learning Institute at Nova.Lois Cavaioli is an enthusiastic volunteer with EncoreConnect and loves the program. In her own words: “ImpactBroward is the best thing that happened to me since I retired.I’m volunteering in two places. It gives me a reason to get outand meet people. I’ve made new connections. The Re-imagineYour Future workshop was so much more than I expected. Itmade me more aware and I learned some surprising things.I met some nice people there, too.”For more information on Encore Connect contactKaren O’Loughlin or Susan Pollack at 954-484-7117 or emailencore@impactbroward.org.John Gargotta, Edith Lederberg,Senator Nan Richand Peter WeitzEdward Gray,Edward and Julia LevyMarilyn Cherilus,Ora Lee Greene,Nancy McElligottJen Klaassens and Color GuardJohn Gargotta, Joan Murray, Tracy Clarkand Peter Weitz