Forum Club of the Palm Beaches

08/06/2026

Congratulations to CEO Sarah Elwell on being named to Palm Beach Illustrated’s Palm Beach 100, recognizing Palm Beach County’s most influential business leaders.

This well-deserved honor reflects Sarah’s exceptional leadership and her commitment to strengthening our community through thoughtful, nonpartisan dialogue. We are incredibly proud to celebrate this well-earned recognition!

07/24/2026

You may see some familiar faces in this week’s Florida Weekly! 👀

Be sure to check out Page A10 for a spotlight on the Forum Club of the Palm Beaches’s 2026–2027 leadership team, including President Patrick Franklin, President-Elect Bill Shepherd, Vice President Alexandra Chase, and Secretary/Treasurer Ilan Kaufer.

We’re grateful to Kelly Henry and Florida Weekly for highlighting the exceptional leaders who will help guide the Forum Club into another exciting season of thoughtful dialogue and civic engagement.

07/13/2026

The Forum Club of the Palm Beaches is proud to announce its 2026–2027 Executive Committee and Board of Directors.

As we celebrate more than 50 years of stimulating thought and promoting dialogue, we are honored to be guided by an exceptional group of leaders whose collective experience, expertise, and commitment to our community will help shape the year ahead.

Their leadership ensures the Forum Club remains Florida’s premier destination for thought leadership and a trusted, nonpartisan forum where meaningful conversations and diverse perspectives can flourish.

It is a privilege to work alongside this remarkable group, and we are deeply grateful for their willingness to share their time, talents, and leadership in service to our mission.

Please join us in congratulating our 2026–2027 Executive Committee and Board of Directors!

Read the full announcement here:https://forumclubpalmbeach.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/BOD-Announcement-2026-2027-1.pdf

06/05/2026

Congratulations to , incoming Secretary/Treasurer of , on receiving the 2026 Leadership Excellence Award from !

This well-deserved recognition reflects Ilan’s outstanding leadership, commitment to our community, and dedication to service. We are grateful for his continued support of the Forum Club and look forward to the leadership and insight he will bring in this new role.

Congratulations, Ilan, on this incredible honor!

06/04/2026

Yesterday, we celebrated the incredible volunteers who serve as the docents of the Forum Club of the Palm Beaches.

Their dedication, professionalism, and countless hours of service help make every Forum Club event possible, and we are so grateful for all they do for our organization and community.

Thank you for helping make our 50th Anniversary Season such a success! 💙❤️

06/02/2026

Just weeks after joining as the final speaker of our landmark 50th Anniversary Season, Florida House Speaker Daniel Perez has been nominated by President Donald J. Trump to serve as United States Ambassador to Brazil:

The state House speaker has clashed with Gov. Ron DeSantis.

05/29/2026

Thank you to for the incredible honor of being recognized as the 2026 Nonprofit of the Year.

As we conclude our 50th Anniversary Season, this recognition is especially meaningful. It belongs to the generations of leaders who have guided and strengthened this organization over the past half century and the community who has embraced our very simple yet important mission: to stimulate thought and promote dialogue.

This award is not just a celebration of our past—it is an affirmation of the community that continues to support our mission and inspire our future.

Thank you for being part of our story. Here’s to the next 50 years!

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05/18/2026

“A stage fit for Presidents.”

Thank you to Florida Weekly - Palm Beach for highlighting the Forum Club of the Palm Beaches’ landmark 50th Anniversary Celebration featuring President Donald J. Trump. From our very first program with President Jimmy Carter in 1976 to welcoming a sitting President of the United States during our milestone anniversary season, this year was a powerful reflection of the Forum Club’s five decades of civic dialogue and community engagement.

As Florida’s premier destination for thought leadership, we are honored to continue bringing together leaders and ideas that help stimulate thought and promote dialogue.

Read the full article here: https://www.floridaweekly.com/articles/palm-beach-business-business-briefs/a-stage-fit-for-presidents/?pubid=palm-beach

05/18/2026

Congratulations to four valued members of who were recently recognized by South Florida Business Journal as 2026 Power Leaders in Hospitality:

• Forum Club Board Member Alyssa Freeman, Executive Director of Marine Industries Association of Palm Beach County
• Paul Leone, President & CEO of The Breakers Palm Beach
• Milton Segarra, President & CEO of Discover The Palm Beaches
• Michael Meekins, Executive Director of Port of Palm Beach

We are proud to have these exceptional leaders as part of the Forum Club community and congratulate them on this well-deserved recognition.

Read the full article here: https://www.bizjournals.com/southflorida/news/2026/05/15/sfbj-2026-power-leaders-in-hospitality.html

05/11/2026

As we conclude the Forum Club of the Palm Beaches’ landmark 50th Anniversary Season, we want to extend our sincere gratitude to our members, sponsors, volunteers, and guests for your incredible support throughout this historic year. Today’s program featuring Florida House Speaker Daniel Perez was a fitting conclusion to what has been one of the most successful seasons in the organization’s history.

We are especially grateful to our outgoing president, Harvey E. Oyer, III, whose leadership, dedication, and unwavering commitment helped guide the Forum Club through this milestone year. Harvey’s passion for thoughtful dialogue and civic engagement has helped elevate the organization to new heights, and we thank him for the extraordinary role he played in making this anniversary season the most successful in Forum Club history.

From celebrating 50 years of history to welcoming some of the nation’s most influential voices, this season has truly been one for the record books. Thank you for being part of this legacy — and for helping us build the foundation for the next 50 years.

📸: Tracey Benson Photography