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Laughter was heard everywhere as young and old enjoyed the special events.

This year’s programming provided us all with great options from world famous comedians to sold out Broadway performers . Our attendance at these functions has grown and the club spirit is soaring. We are looking forward to a New Frenchman’s Show next year, and have begun working on our entertainment pro- grams. Our special thanks to Achal Goswami, Chef Bernd Linsenmayer, Christine Misiano, Cindy Teyssedou, Chef Ernesto Cervantes, Andrea IIe, Ashish Sethi and the entire Food and Beverage staff for helping to have made this a fabulous season.

This year’s Carnival was “THE BEST EVER”. We had close to 800 participants with rides, games, exotic inflata- bles, flag football, bungee jumps and a zip line to mention just a few of our attractions. There was fun for all ages… midway foods were provided as well as burgers, hot dogs and vegetarian choices. Each year we learn from the previous one and work at improving whatever is possible. The family New Year’s Eve was themed “Neverland”. The kids and adults loved the DJ, motivational dancers. The Adults Party was sophisticated Supper Club. The décor, thanks to Paula Wolfson, was spectacular. It was a great evening that lasted well beyond midnight.

Again we would like to give special thanks to Paula Wolfson who was instrumental in planning our evening décor.

Judy Konigsberg & Ethel Schultz, Co-Chairpersons Entertainment Committee

EXTERNALAFFAIRS COMMITTEE Jane Feinstein, Chairperson Alan Fuirst, Board Oversight

Doris Ackerman Barry Byrd Harriet Caplan

Ilene Gerber Rosa Meyers

Freddy Schefren

Irving Wiseman

The major focus for the External Affairs Committee this year has been the effort to oppose rail expansion along the corridor adjacent to Alternate A1A. During the late spring, Frenchman's Creek joined with other communities in Palm Beach and Martin County to form Citizens Against Rail Expansion in Florida (CARE FL). CARE has worked and continues to work hard to oppose the ill-conceived All Aboard Florida project, which, if brought to fruition, will have significant negative impacts on our residents' safety, health and quality of life. We have made great progress in our efforts; All Aboard Florida is definitely not a done deal.

The Committee also hosted a presentation by Mary Jane Range of the League of Women Voters of Palm Beach County. Ms. Range reviewed the ballot initiatives on the November ballot, indicating what both "yes" and "no" votes meant and what the costs of each initiative would be. Her presentation helped those in attendance to better understand the often intentionally confus- ing language of the ballot questions.

Jane Feinstein, Chairperson External Affairs Committee

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