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Palm Beach Police Foundation Newsletter
FALL/WINTER 2012
The Palm Beach Police Foundation is a charitable 501(c)(3) organization that exists to support the Town of Palm Beach Police Department and its employees through the acceptance, management and disbursement of tax-deductible gifts and contributions. The Board of Directors consists of town residents, civic leaders, and members of the business community.
Palm Beach Police Foundation
139 N. County Road / Suite 20C / Palm Beach, FL 33480 (561) 820-8118 / www.pbpf.us
In recognition of his contributions to law enforcement over the past 30 years, Alexander W. Dreyfoos, Jr. will be the recipient of the 7th Annual Palm Beach Police Foundation Palm Tree Award. The presentation will be made at the Policemen’s Ball on January 5, 2013 at the Mar-a-Lago Club.
A founding board member of Palm Beach Crime Watch, Inc. Mr. Dreyfoos was an early advocate of the concept of shared responsibility in crime prevention, recognizing that law enforcement cannot insure safe and secure communities without the support of individuals and corporations.
In 1981, as the owner of WPEC-Channel 12, Mr. Dreyfoos partnered with the Palm Beach County Crime Prevention Officers Association and the Office of the State Attorney to found Palm Beach County Crimestoppers. WPEC personnel worked closely with police officers in the Town of Palm Beach and throughout Palm Beach County to write, produce, and film
Announcing the 2013Palm Tree Award Recipient
Alexander W. Dreyfoos, Jr.
Dreyfoos, continued on page 2
Policemen’s Ball KickoffCocktail ReceptionPalm Beach Police Foundation supporter Bill Finneran, along with Carol Rohrig, hosted a kickoff cocktail reception at his oceanfront house in Palm Beach on December 6, 2012 for The Policemen’s Ball at Mar-a-Lago on January 5, 2013.
More than 60 supporters and friends of the Palm Beach Police Foundation, members of the Palm Beach Police Department and of the Palm Beach Town Council, and Mayor Gail Coniglio, attended the reception.
Palm Beach Police Foundation president, John F. Scarpa, and Annie Falk, the 2013 Gala Dinner Chairman, welcomed the guests and thanked everyone for their support. Mr. Scarpa announced Alexander W. Dreyfoos, Jr. as the 2013 Palm Tree Award recipient, and Mrs. Falk read a letter from Dreyfoos who was traveling and not able to attend the reception. Public Safety Director Kirk Blouin expressed his appreciation for the Foundation’s continued commitment to the men and women of the Palm Beach Police Department.
Who We Help, continued on page 4
Bill Finneran, John F. Scarpa and Michael Falk
Carol Rohrig and Annie Falk
As the year draws to an end, it is appropriate to take time to reflect on what we have accomplished. As President of the Palm Beach Police Foundation, I am pleased to report that during fiscal year 2011-2012 we fulfilled our mission with distinction.
In the area of education, we awarded more than $100,000 in scholarships to qualified children of sworn officers and civilian employees of the Palm Beach Police Department. The William I. Koch Foundation has pledged $150,000 for graduate education scholarships as well as providing free tuition to the Oxbridge Academy to one student each year. In addition, the Charles Evans Foundation, through Trustee Joel Pashcow, pledged $150,000 for scholarship assistance and special needs.
We satisfied our commitment to the Palm Beach Police Department to supplement training and equipment and to help fund needs not met in the normal budget process. We accomplished this by donating $150,000 towards the purchase and installation of a town-wide video monitoring system. When fully operational, this surveillance network will enhance security and assist the police department in the identification and apprehension of criminal offenders.
We presented Palm Beach Crime Watch, Inc. with our annual check in the amount of $25,000 to assist that organization in developing and implementing crime prevention programs and services for the benefit of residents and the business community.
Our principal fundraising event is the Policemen’s Ball. And, from what our dedicated committee chairs tell me, this year’s party will again be the highlight of the Palm Beach social calendar. Plan to join us at Mar-a-Lago on Saturday, January 5th for a delightful evening of dinner, dancing, and exciting presentations in the company of friends who share your commitment to support local law enforcement. And we encourage you to participate in our annual tennis and golf tournaments too. For tickets to the Ball, please call Jennifer Recarey at (561) 820-8118.
Finally, It is my pleasure to send you best wishes for the New Year.
President’s Message
Visit www.pbpf.us and help us achieve our mission
re-enactments of unsolved crimes. The first case chosen was a brutal murder in a residential area of Palm Beach County. The re-enactment aired on WPEC-Channel 12 on September 9, 1981 and within five minutes a caller identified the suspect who was later convicted of the crime.
A resident of the Town of Palm Beach for three decades, Mr. Dreyfoos recognized the outstanding services provided by the men and women of the Palm Beach Police Department. Knowing that the police department was always on the ready gave Mr. Dreyfoos and his family a sense of security they greatly valued.
Alexander W. Dreyfoos, Jr., a graduate of MIT and Harvard Business School, is an entrepreneur and inventor, holding ten U.S. and numerous foreign patents in electronics and photography. In 1963 he founded Photo Electronics Corporation, a developer of electronic equipment for the photography industry, and for 23 years he was the owner of television station WPEC- Channel 12. He went on to become Chairman of The Dreyfoos Group, a private capital management firm.
After founding the Palm Beach County Council of the Arts (now the Palm Beach County Cultural Council), Mr. Dreyfoos championed the 12 year long endeavor to build the Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts. He is a Trustee Emeritus of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology; is a founding member and former Chairman of The Economic Council of Palm Beach County; and a founding Board Member of The Scripps Research Institute.
Mr. Dreyoos’ philanthropic achievements include the Frank Gehry designed Dreyfoos Building at MIT, and his major gifts to the Kravis Center. After making the largest ever donation to a Florida public school, the Palm Beach County School of the Arts was renamed the Dreyfoos School of the Arts. In recognition of Alex and Renate Dreyfoos’ gift of $1,000,000 to Scripps, the entrance lobby of the Scripps Florida Campus was named in their honor.
Dreyfoos, continued from page 1
Board of Directors
John F. ScarpaPresident
Tim MoranVice President
Gerald FrankSecretary/Treasurer
Annie Falk
Mark E. Freitas
Joel H. Kassewitz
William I. Koch
Stephen A. Levin
David S. Mack
Michael S. Reiter
Matthew K. Smith
Palm Beach Police Foundation Board of
Directors visits Oxbridge Academy
Fall/Winter 2012 Fall/Winter 2012
The 2013 PoLICeMen’S BALL
Please join us for a tribute to our
men and women in blue…
Saturday, January 5, 2013
Mr. and Mrs. Brian P. BurnsHonorary Chairmen
Mr. and Mrs. Michael FalkDinner Chairmen
Mar-a-Lago Club, Palm Beach7:00 p.m. Poolside Cocktails • 8:00 p.m. Dinner • Entertainment by: Marianne Bennett Orchestra
Executive Ba Committee:Mr. and Mrs. Brian P. Burns • Mr. and Mrs. Michael Falk • Mr. and Mrs. Gerald FrankMr. and Mrs. James Grau • Mr. and Mrs. Joel Kassewitz • Mr. and Mrs. William I. KochMr. and Mrs. Stephen A. Levin • Mr. and Mrs. David S. Mack • Mr. and Mrs. Tim Moran
Mr. and Mrs. Michael S. Reiter • Mr. and Mrs. John Ryan, IIIMr. and Mrs. John F. Scarpa • Mr. and Mrs. Matthew K. Smith
e Palm Beach Police Foundation was established in 2006 to benefit both the sworn officers and civilian employees of thePalm Beach Police Department. e 12-member foundation board, comprised of civic leaders, town residents, members ofthe business and professional community, proudly provides financial support to our men and women in blue.
e funds raised from the annual Policemen’s Ball go directly to the Palm Beach Police Foundation. In addition to fundingpolice support programs, the Foundation also provides financial support for Palm Beach Crime Watch, Inc., educationalscholarships to qualified police department family members and grants to officers in need durning times of distress.
For more information please contact Jennifer Recarey at (561) 820-8118 • [email protected]
In association withFor more information please contact Jennifer Recarey at (561) 820-8118 • [email protected]
Who We HelpHigher Education ScholarshipsScholarships in the amount of $103,000 were awarded to qualified children of sworn officers and civilian employees of the Palm Beach Police Department for the 2012-2013 academic year.
Emergency Financial AssistanceIn the event of death, injury, or personal tragedy, it is important that police department employees know the community they serve is there to support them. In the past year the Palm Beach Police Foundation provided $14,183 to assist individual members of the police department in their time of great need.
Police Department SupplementsTo assist the Palm Beach Police Department in the purchase and installation of a new town-wide video surveillance system, the Foundation donated $150,000.
To enhance employee morale and encourage camaraderie, the Foundation donated $9,000 toward bringing back the Town Employees Annual Picnic for all town employees and their families
Palm Beach Crime Watch The Foundation proudly continued its tradition of contributing $25,000 annually to Palm Beach Crime Watch, Inc. to assist that organization in providing crime prevention programs for residents, schools and the business community.
Board members present Palm Beach Crime Watch, Inc. with $25,000 doantion
Scholarship programs for qualified children of the Palm Beach Police Department employees increases the likelihood of attending college and serves as a recruiting tool for the best qualified police employees.
Palm Beach Police Foundation ScholarshipThe Foundation has awarded $480,000 in scholarships since 2007 for study at numerous schools including Florida Atlantic University, Florida State University, Georgetown University, Palm Beach State College, St. John’s University, University of Florida and University of Rhode Island.
The Charles R. Evans ScholarshipIn addition to the basic Palm Beach Police Foundation Scholarship, The Charles R. Evans Scholarship is based on academic achievement with $2,000 awarded to students with a 3.2 or higher grade point average. The Charles R. Evans Scholarship is made possible by a generous donation from the Charles R. Evans Foundation.
The William I. Koch ScholarshipThe William I. Koch Scholarship provides partial funding for post-baccalaureate education combined with superior academic achievement. The William I. Koch Scholarship is made possible by a generous donation from William I. Koch.
Scholarships
For Palm Beach Policemen’s Ball Tickets or to Make a Donation, please call (561) 820-8118 or visit www.pbpf.us
139 N. County Road / Suite 20C / Palm Beach, FL 33480 (561) 820-8118 / www.pbpf.us
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