Boca Raton Executive Club Update

Last month's Boca Raton Executive Club meeting was a great success; the featured speaker was one of the communities most distinguished professionals; Clifford Viner. Mr. Viner shared his experiences as an accomplished business leader, magnanimous philanthropist and professional sports owner with the prestigious professional social networking organization.

President of the Boca Raton Executive Club and Boca Raton realtor, Elliot Koolik is proud to announce that Congressman Ted Deutch will be the featured speaker at the April 4, 2012 meeting held at Woodfield Country Club in Boca Raton, Florida.

The Boca Raton Executive Club presents a unique opportunity for local business leaders to enhance their professional network and become enlightened on the latest political developments direct from Washington, D.C.

Join us April 4th as Congressman Ted Deutch brings us up to date on the legislative landscape locally, nationally and globally during these critical times. Congressman Deutch serves Florida's 19th district in the House of Representatives. His priorities in the 112th Congress include strengthening the health and financial security of America's retirees, creating economic opportunity for South Florida families, and advancing the security interests of the United States, Israel, and our international allies.

Ted has quickly established himself as an energetic advocate for the South Florida community. An Assistant Whip to Minority Whip Steny Hoyer, he was recently highlighted in the Washington newspaper Roll Call as a young, rising voice in the House Democratic Caucus, and the Forward newspaper named him one of America's "Top 10 Jewish Politicians to Watch in 2010."


Despite his relatively short tenure in Congress, Ted has hit the ground running with several legislative initiatives. The New York Times recently highlighted the Preserving our Promise to Seniors Act, his legislation to improve retirement benefits for all Americans and protect Social Security, for its comprehensive approach to strengthening our nation's most successful domestic program. Ted's commitment to protecting the hard-earned benefits of America's retirees and ensuring seniors have access to quality Medicare benefits led him to join the House Democratic Seniors Task Force.

A member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee and a lifelong activist in the pro-Israel community, Ted is an established leader on Iran's illicit nuclear weapons program.

During the 112th Congress, the Iran Transparency and Accountability Act, his legislation to expose sanctionable business in Iran, was incorporated into a larger, bipartisan package of sanctions. As a Florida State Senator, Ted passed the nation's first Iran divestment legislation and empowered Florida to divest over a billion dollars from Iran's energy sector.

In the State Senate, Ted also authored and passed legislation to reduce smoking in Florida and fund critical health care programs, including cancer research. He quickly became known as a tireless advocate for Florida's retirees by securing funding for a new, state-of-the-art seniors center in Delray Beach and fighting to protect seniors' access to long-term health services. His work has been recognized by organizations such as the American Cancer Society, the National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare, and the Florida Education Association. Ted's passion for service has earned him the prestigious Harry S. Truman Scholarship and the James and Marjorie Baer Leadership Award from the the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County.

Ted Deutch, 45, was born and raised in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. He is the youngest son of Jean Deutch and the late Bernard Deutch, a World War II veteran who earned a Purple Heart during the Battle of the Bulge. After graduating from Liberty High School in 1984, Ted went on to study at the University of Michigan and the University of Michigan Law School. Ted and his wife of 19 years, Jill Deutch, moved to South Florida in 1997. They live in West Boca Raton with their three children, Gabrielle, Serena, and Cole, all three of whom attend Palm Beach County public schools.

About the Boca Raton Executive Club:
Boca Raton Executive Club members receive maximum exposure and a chance to develop new business contacts within Woodfield, Boca Raton and the surrounding area. Meetings are held in the ballroom at Woodfield Country Club in Boca Raton and begin at 12:00 noon and run until 1:30 pm. A buffet luncheon will be served during the meeting for the cost of $20.00 for members and $35.00 for non-members. If you are interested in learning more about the Executive Club or would like to become a member of this dynamic group, please contact our Executive Director, Michelle Clubb at MClubb@Koolik.com or via phone at 561-245-4609.