VOL. 18 NO. 5
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MAY 2026
Ducks Unlimited Draws Record Crowd Fish & Wildlife To Palm Beach County Annual Banquet Foundation Of Florida Celebrates Conservation At A Night For Nature The West Palm Beach Chapter of Ducks Unlimited raised more than $250,000 to conserve waterfowl populations nationwide during its Palm Beach County Annual Banquet on Saturday, Feb. 21. The event drew a record attendance of more than 200 supporters to Trump National Golf Club in Jupiter, where guests enjoyed cocktails, a sit-down dinner, a raffle, and silent and live auctions.
Usha and Sameet Patel Ducks Unlimited on page 2
Eric and Lara Trump
Whitney Wiseman, Jason Cromwell, Robby Bell
Palm Beach Island Hospice Foundation Celebrates Service and Leadership At Spring Luncheon The Palm Beach Island Hospice Foundation held its annual board meeting and Spring Luncheon on April 1, at Club Colette in Palm Beach. Following the board meeting, members gathered for a delightful luncheon, celebrating the foundation’s ongoing impact and future initiatives. Mark W. Cook, chairman and president of Palm Beach Island Hospice Foundation, shared exciting news that the highly anticipated Hospice Evening 2027 will take place on Thursday, Feb. 4, 2027, at The Breakers Palm Beach. He also expressed heartfelt appreciation to the board for their unwavering support, generosity, and invaluable guidance, which continue to play a crucial role in the foundation’s success. Proceeds from Hospice Evening 2026 directly benefited the Palm Beach Island Hospice Foundation’s mission to advance excellence in end-of-life care, with a special emphasis this year on pediatric palliative care and physician education. During the luncheon, the board also recognized supporters whose leadership and service have made a meaningful impact on the foundation. Carol Baxter and Nanette Cassidy, esteemed
The Fish & Wildlife Foundation of Florida marked more than three decades of protecting wild Florida at its annual A Night for Nature celebration on Friday, March 27. Held at Trump National Golf Club in Jupiter, the sold-out event surpassed $1.3 million in support of the foundation’s conservation initiatives and outdoor programs. Since 1994, the nonprofit has worked with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) and its partners to ensure Florida remains a place of great natural diversity and beauty. The foundation is also the state’s largest private funder of outdoor education for children and teens, and helps ensure continued public access to traditional outdoor recreation.
Robert Spottswood Jr., Robert Spottswood Sr., Elena Spottswood
Mark W. Cook and Susie Melinda Hassen and Carol Dwinell Baxter chairmen of Hospice Evening 2026, were honored with the 2026 Hospice Ambassador Award for their exceptional dedication and leadership. Cassidy was unable to attend the luncheon. Ann Summers, a supporter of the foundation for over 25 years, received the prestigious 2026 Hospice Hero Award. In 2008, she co-chaired Hospice Evening, and most recently, Gracewear honored her by Hospice on page 4
Jack Nicklaus Jr., Allison Nicklaus, Johnny Morris, Joy Nicklaus, Gary Nicklaus Fish & Wildlife Foundation on page 4