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tionnews.com. AGC Florida East Coast
chapter appoints director
of government affairs and
membership development
AGC Florida East Coast Chapter
says it has hired Bryce Sartory as its
director of government affairs and
membership development.
The chapter based in West Palm
Beach says Sartory will with CEO
Michelle DePotter coordinating and
managing the association’s govern-
ment affairs operations, political
fundraising, and membership devel-
opment efforts in Palm Beach
County and the Treasure Coast.
Before joining the AGC, Sartory
was Government Affairs Director for
the Realtors of the Palm Beaches &
Greater Fort Lauderdale, the third
largest Realtor association in the
country with more than 33,000
members. Bryce Sartory
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“Bryce’s experience has already
enabled him to hit the ground run-
ning and will serve our members
well. He will work collaboratively
with our colleagues and effectively
with elected officials and candi-
dates in Palm Beach County and be-
yond,” Draper said in a statement.
“We believe he has a bright and
lasting future with the AGC.”
Sartory, a Jupiter resident, gradu-
ated from Florida State University
with a bachelor’s degree in Interna-
tional Affairs and a minor in Recre-
ation, Tourism and Event
Management. He is on the Board of
Directors for local youth empower-
ment nonprofit, Suits for Seniors,
and is an Ambassador for the
United Way Emerging Leaders Soci-
ety. Moss Foundation
distributes $47,670 in
school supplies for
students at 18 South
Florida schools
The 2019-20 school year is off to
a great start for students at 18
South Florida schools thanks to the
Moss Foundation.
The nonprofit, with support and
contributions from employees, sub-
contractors, and vendors of Moss
Construction, collected $47,670
worth of school supplies for their
14th annual “Back to School Drive.”
The supplies were delivered to 18
Title I schools and organizations in
Broward, Miami-Dade and Palm
Beach counties.
The donations included back
packs, uniforms, aftercare pantry
items, standard school supplies, ear
phones, hand sanitizer, cleaning
wipes, socks, and underwear.
“We are continually inspired by
the dedication and generosity of our
business partners who answer the
call every year to give to this great
cause,” said Chad Moss, president
of the Moss Foundation.
In addition, across the country
Moss Construction offices joined in
the foundation’s efforts which re-
sulted in Title I schools and organi-
zations in Hawaii, California, Texas,
Tampa and Orlando also receiving
“Back to School” donations.
“At our core, the Moss Founda-
tion is about giving back to the
communities that have welcomed
us and that we call home,” said
Moss. “We are honored to be able
to help these students start off their
school year on a positive note.”
ASSOCIATION AND COMMUNITY NEWS
Associated Builders and
Contractors Florida East
Coast raises $12,000 for
the Joe DiMaggio
Children’s Hospital
Associated Builders and Contrac-
tors (ABC) Florida East Coast Chap-
ter has presented a $12,000 check
to the Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hos-
pital. The funds were raised at the
second annual “Taste of ABC” Golf
Tournament sponsored by ANF
Group. Dylan, who received treatment at
Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital,
was in attendance alongside repre-
sentatives from ABC’s Florida East
Coast Chapter including Peter Dyga,
president and CEO, Jill Siegel, direc-
tor of event management and spe-
cial projects and Alexandra Gattuso,
events coordinator.
Joining them were ANF Group
president Al Fernandez and Al Gil,
vice-president of construction, Don-
ald Eachus, director of development
for the Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hos-
pital and Jeff Emerson, the chapter’s
event committee chairman.
The spring event attracted teams
of golfers from South Florida’s con-
struction community. Proceeds also
benefitted The ABC Cares Founda-
tion, the nonprofit which has pro-
vided financial assistance to
construction professionals and their
families during times of need.
“The Joe DiMaggio Children’s
Hospital has helped thousands of
families over the years,” said Dyga.
“We’re glad we could help play a
role in continuing hospital services,
all while enjoying an afternoon of
golf and networking for a great
cause.” The Joe DiMaggio Children’s
Hospital in Hollywood opened its
doors in 1992. The hospital uses
the latest technology to offer treat-
ment for a wide scope of medical
conditions and sees more than
65,000 emergency visits and 8,000
surgeries in a given year.
Since 2010, the ABC Cares Foun-
dation has donated to construction
professionals and their families in
times of need. Since then, the goal
has been to provide financial assis-
tance and support before disability
or insurance payouts are available.
Previous initiatives have included
grants and scholarships, events to
benefit local charities, partnerships
with the American Red Cross and
providing funding for medical ex-
penses and unexpected costs due
to the loss of a loved one.
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