Dear members and friends:

What a Kickoff for Season Seven! With nearly 200 women in attendance, we packed The Elliott Museum and soaked in the wisdom shared by Impact100 founder Wendy Steele. She inspired us to soar to new heights, setting a goal of 500 members by 2025 so we can fund an Impact Grant in each of the five focus areas that are essential for building strong communities: Arts & Culture, Education, Family, Health & Wellness and Environment, Preservation & Recreation. With your help, we can get there.

Thanks to everyone who renewed, joined, brought a friend, filled out an “I Want to Help” card, or hung their Flowering Sea Star ornament on the Evergreen tree to celebrate long-term commitment to Impact100 Martin. A special, great big thanks to our Events Committee, led by Beth Lonnes and Kimberly Rosen, and to our Treasurer/Resident Artist Genevieve George, who created the ornaments.

With gratitude for your generosity no matter the form it takes,

Maureen Cotter, President

If you weren’t able to attend the Kickoff, take a minute to browse the photo gallery from the event. The energy in the room was contagious, and we bet you will “catch it” even by virtual participation!

Click here to view photos of the Kickoff

Click here to watch the replay

Project LIFT

Environmental Studies Center

They had a wonderful time as Director Valerie Gaynor provided a tour of not just the Lab but the entire Center! The ESC is closed to the public during the week because of scheduled field trips, but they have special events planned throughout the year to ensure the public has a chance to learn and be a part of this "Gem" of Martin County. Many thanks to Mrs. Gaynor and her staff for the wonderful job they do supporting environmental stewardship among our youth!

Click here to view photos of the visit

November is a very busy month for the Grants Committee. They have already begun training for nonprofits considering a grant submission this year. If you are aware of any local nonprofits interested in submitting an application, please have them review information on our website. If they wish to get personalized support, reach out to our Visioning Team at Visioning@impact100martin.org during November or December.

2023 - 2024 Grant Process Timeline

We are excited to announce that we have 226 members! We are so thankful for all of you who have renewed, joined, and referred a friend who joined. We could not have done it without you!

Thank you to the members who referred a friend who joined in October!

This year, there are dozens of ways you can meet other members and invite a friend to join you to learn more about Impact100 Martin. There is truly something for everyone! 

Click here to download the flyer of our 2023-2024 events

Note: Registration is required for all events and typically opens two months in advance.

Career Exploration Lab at Hidden Oaks Middle School

Session #1 at 12:00pm or Session #2 at 1:20pm



Each session can host a maximum 10 registrations

Join members and guests of Impact100 Martin to tour the Martin County Police Athletic League's Palm City facility and the exciting new Mobile PAL unit that was funded with the 2023 Impact Grant of $100,000. Hear and see how the Mobile PAL is bringing Athletic and Leadership programs to the youth in areas of Martin County that would otherwise have not access to the MCPAL programs.

Hosted by Beth Lonnes

Impact100 Martin Golf

Want to meet fellow Impact 100 members while playing 9 holes of casual golf? Join us on Friday mornings at 9:00 at Sailfish Sands for a round! This casual event is scheduled each Friday morning. This will be low key just for fun golf for all skill levels.  

Please register each week by Wednesday if you're coming to play so tee times can be booked.

It's pay to play directly at the course (~$25 per person for 9 holes). 

Happy Hour

Please join us at Stringers Tavern and Oyster Bar for Happy Hour.



We will do a Speed Icebreaker session that will be loads of fun and allow us to get to know each other better.

Cost: Cash bar

RSVP by: Friday, December 1

Maximum number of people: 50

Hosted by: Ann Barwig & Debbie Adams

Polo Match Tailgate

Hoping 2024 brings 'third times a charm' for this unique event.

Bring a car full of family and friends to enjoy a fabulous afternoon at one of the most beautiful settings in the area - Hobe Sound Polo Club. 

Impact100 members and their guests will be directed to the Impact100 area for our tailgate parking. Bring your own chairs, food and drinks. Also bring some shade (hats, umbrella or canopy) and a pair of binoculars for close up views of the action on the pitch.

RSVP by: January 18^th

Hosted by Debbie Adams & Nadia Utto

New Year Happy Hour

Come join us for happy hour and meet up with old and new friends.

Cost: Cash bar

Hosted by: Jill Preston & Susan Melians

She joined Impact100 Martin almost four years ago because she liked that you could see specifically where your donation dollars were used and she appreciated the idea of collective giving to make a larger impact in your community.

She believes in having a plan and working the plan to drive results. She was instrumental in driving membership at Mariner Sands from 22 members to 64 members in two year as community captain. She recently also joined the Board of Directors as Co-Chair of the Membership Committee and has a goal of 500 members by 2025, enabling five $100,000 grants to be awarded.

Lisa loves to play tennis, golf, and working out. She also enjoys time with family, grandchildren and friends, traveling, painting and entertaining.

Recently, our President, Maureen Cotter, and Vice President, Sue Whittington, had a chance to sit down with Kevin Kerrigan from radio station WQCS to share news about Impact100 Martin and invite others to be part of the movement.

Click here to listen to their interview

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