On Thursday, February 19, 2009, the Town of Palm Beach United Way held its Residential Luncheon.  Mel Lazarick, 90 years old and a 65 year Big Brother and volunteer,  received the prestigious Nettie Finkle Award
for his lifetime commitment to mentoring and empowering children in need of a hand to hold
 through life. 

Mel has mentored 4 little brothers throughout his life, all of which have excelled with successful
 careers and loving families.  Mel has served as a volunteer for Big Brothers Big Sisters of
 Palm Beach County for 6 years and also served in Cleveland, Ohio prior to relocating to Florida.

 The Board of Directors and Staff are honored to have such a committed and wonderful
individual as a lifetime supporter of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Palm Beach County. 
Mel will also be recognized at the Annual Volunteer Appreciation Celebration in which
 Big Brothers Big Sisters will announce their appreciation for those who have served and given
 their time to helping more than 1,000 children throughout Palm Beach County.

 For more information about the 2009 Volunteer Appreciation Celebration
or information about Big Brothers Big Sisters and how you can get involved,
 contact John Joseph at 561-779-8665 or johnbbbs1st@aol.com.