Education Committee

Chatting with Anita Foster, Vice President of Education at the Palms West Chamber of Commerce is an education in itself. Her desires to learn, teach and lead are evident from the first moments of conversation. Her enthusiasm permeates as she speaks about her role at The Chamber and her position as Academy Coordinator at Palm Beach Central High School.

 

The Education Committee has a diverse set of responsibilities. It is responsible for the Chamber’s Scholarship Program, under which The Chamber gives seven scholarships in the amount of $1,000.00 each to students of local area schools. These scholarship awards may be used by the winners at colleges and universities of their choices.

 

The Committee is also very involved in The Chamber’s Annual Holiday Parade and the Walk/Run Mile (where an interschool competition will be introduced this year); The WestFest Land and Sea Festival, along with its Battle of the Bands; SalsaFest; and, other Chamber events needing student volunteers and/or participation. It also plans and hosts a yearly Teacher and Staff Appreciation highlight event each May.  

 

As a direct result of this Committee’s advocacy, The Chamber Board of Directors now includes a Student Representative from a local high school.  The Education Committee is involved in planning and implementing other Chamber programs. For example, it arranges the logistics of certain activities within Leadership Palms West. The Education Committee is functioning well. Always eager to do even more, it is looking to expand in size and interest. The group meets at the Palms West Chamber office, generally on the last Monday of each month, at 4:30 p.m. The Committee is always looking for a few new members. Just come out to a meeting—call the Chamber Office first, (561) 790-6200, since there are occasions when school or Chamber events cause schedule changes.

  

Thanks to Anita Foster and the Education Committee of the Palms West Chamber of Commerce. You are doing a truly masterful job in making our area even more attractive to residents and businesses alike!