The Scene
More than 50 local public relations pros attend 'PR in the R A' fundraiser
PALM BEACH GARDENS — RA Sushi, the sushi bar and restaurant located at the
Downtown at the Gardens, recently hosted a special fundraiser for the
Gold Coast PR Council and PRSA — Palm Beach. About 50 local
public relations, marketing and media professionals attended the
recent “PR in the RA' event.
This was the first event co-sponsored by the two PR organizations,
which are splitting the $260 net profit. PR in the RA was co-hosted
by RA Sushi's two local PR representatives: Gary Schweikhart, co-
founder and former president of the Gold Coast PR Council, and Teri
Neil, former president of PRSA — Palm Beach.
Among those in attendance sipping sake and enjoying sushi and other
tasty tidbits were Enid Atwater and Kricket Marion from the Palm
Beach County Convention and Visitors Bureau, Melissa Carter from Old
School Square, event planner Leslie Garcia-Furey, Joseph J. Hansen of
the American Red Cross, Curt & Teri Lyman of Alpha Fiduciary Wealth
Management, Holly Policy from the Girl Scouts, PR veteran Chuck
Suits, Jennifer Mahoney and Jennifer Sullivan from Carey O'Donnell PR
Group, Lola Thelin from Palm Beach Illustrated, publicists Elaine
Meier and Kathleen Walter, designer Elaine Weber, and Sheila Zayas of
Harmony Perfect Professional Organizers.
About RA Sushi in Palm Beach Gardens: RA Sushi is located at Downtown at the Gardens, 11701 Lake Victoria Gardens Ave. Lunch is served from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., and dinner from 3 p.m. to Midnight. Happy hour food and beverage specials are offered Monday through Friday from 4 to 7 p.m. and the bar remains open until 1 a.m.
Kricket Marion, Kathleen Walter and Enid Atwater.
Jennifer Sullivan and Jennifer Mahoney.
Amy Brunjes, Sarah Marion and Sharon Bennett.
Deb Knepp and Melissa Carter.
Holly Policy, Gary Schweikhart and Sheila Zayas. ![]() |
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