Shake-a-Leg Fundraiser Appears to Have Been a Success

On February 15, 2012, the Florida Yacht Brokers Association in conjunction with the Fort Lauderdale Mariners' Club and Show Management had their Second Annual Boat Show Kick-Off Party to benefit the Shake-a-Leg Foundation. Lots of Mojitos, beers and other libations were had, while the guests mambo-ed and networked their way to through the great party.

Below is a picture at the event: pictured below from left to right is Christopher Karentz of SEA, his wife Lesley from the Star Center, my husband, Manuel F. Valdes from the Law Offices of Manuel F. Valdes and your humble blogger, Michelle, now of Chalos & Co.

If you are interested in learning more about the Fort Lauderdale Mariners' Club, you may click here: http://www.ftlmc.org/. A disclaimer here--I have been a member of the Fort Lauderdale Mariners' Club for several years. It is a great group of people and I have forged many friendships throughout the years in this organization.

If you want to learn more about Shake-a-Leg Miami, feel free to click here: http://www.shakealegmiami.org/site/c.kkLUJbMQKpH/b.2521629/k.BF03/Home.htm. A second disclaimer here--prior to having kids, I routinely gave of my time at Shake-a-Leg, as it was a way to keep the sailing skills learned back during my summer vacations going. I highly recommend this charity if you are looking for a wonderful place to give that is meaningful to our marine community.

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