The Rotary Club of Boca Raton Sunrise Foundation, in partnership with  Florence Fuller Child Development Centers, is hosting its 32nd Annual Golf Tournament at the beautiful Boca Grove Plantation Golf & Tennis Facility.  Proceeds from the golf tournament will benefit the children and families of Florence Fuller Child Development Centers and The Rotary Club of Boca Raton Sunrise Foundation.

Florence Fuller Child Development Centers 

Since 1971, Florence Fuller Child Development Centers has provided children a pathway out of poverty, inspiring them to make local and global differences through the use of their education.  Today they have grown from 22 children to serving more than 800 children a year across two campuses in east Boca Raton and the more rural west Boca Raton. Their purpose is to make a positive difference in the lives of children from economically challenged families with the goal of preparing children for a lifetime commitment to learning while empowering their families to build a brighter future. Their objective is to improve a student’s academic performance to increase the rate of school promotions to the next grade level.

Florence Fuller Child Development Centers is dedicated to helping economically disadvantaged children realize their full potential both socially and academically, by giving them the tools and skills they need to start school on par with their more affluent peers. We believe every child should have the chance to learn, grow, and experience success in school and life, regardless of their ability to pay.

The Rotary Club of Boca Raton Sunrise Foundation 

The Rotary Club of Boca Raton Sunrise Foundation is the non-profit charitable arm of the Boca Raton Sunrise Club and supports its mission “To improve the lives of children and families, support education, and assist those in need, all to make a global impact.”  Foundation proceeds will help to fund their "Sunrise Non-Profit Grant Program", the Youth Activity Center (YAC), assisting local Farm Worker families and children, sending local high school students to RYLA leadership training camp, the annual Boca Raton Teacher of the Year Banquet, and other local and international projects related to Rotary's six areas of focus - Education and Literacy, Disease Prevention and Treatment, Peace and Conflict Resolution, Water and Sanitation, Maternal and Child Health, and Economic and Community Development.

This Year's Honoree - Peter Gary, CEO of Pinnacle Advertising 

After serving in the Marine Corps for 8 years, Peter began in the automotive industry, serving as GM for many of the country’s top dealerships.  He then joined Autobase, a top CRM provider, helping it grow from 167 dealers to well over 3,000.  In 2009, Peter founded Pinnacle Advertising, one of South Florida’s most successful advertising firms.  For ten straight years, Pete has led his team to a top ten ranking in South Florida Business Journal top Advertising Agencies the firm was ranked 5^th in 2019.   

Besides being one of the most successful advertising minds in South Florida, Peter is a clear leader in giving back to the community.  Not only does Peter sit on many boards but is a devoted supporter of non-profits like George Snow Scholarship Fund, Florence Fuller Child Development Center, Boys and Girls Club of Broward, Boca Concours d’Elegance, FATE- the Foundation for Autism Training and Education, Habitat for Humanity, YMCA of South Palm Beach County, Wounded Warrior Project and American Dog Rescue.  In 2019, Peter served as co-chair of the American Cancer Society’s Celebration Gala “Race for Research” and co-chairman of the 33^rd annual Boca Raton Teacher of the Year Awards.

From the Boca Sunrise Rotary Club and Florence Fuller Child Development Centers, we thank you for your participation and support of our golf event and hope you enjoy yourself by both playing golf and knowing your contributions are going to such great causes.

All the Best,

Tim Sharp, Chairman 
Rotary Club of Boca Raton Sunrise Foundation

Ellyn Okrent, CEO
Florence Fuller Child Develoment Center