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7th Boca's Ballroom Battle “This year we have a lineup that is impressive---and motivated”, says Tim Snow, president of the George Snow Scholarship Fund. “This is the DO NOT MISS event of the summer as eight of our community’s most recognizable personalities take to the dance floor for a good cause. Not to mention that coveted Fundraising “Mirror Ball” trophy.” Paired with professional dancers from Fred Astaire Dance Studio of Boca Raton, community leaders will be given a series of dance lessons to perfect a routine, and then compete for the grand prize at an elegant cocktail reception and dance. All proceeds from the event will benefit the George Snow Scholarship Fund. This year’s Boca’s Ballroom Battle Community dancers are: Dr. Albert Dabbah - Plastic Surgeon, Albert Dabbah, MD, PA Michael J. Gibson, CCM - General Manager, Old Marsh Country Club Chris Holcomb – Regional Director, Achilles International Elizabeth Kelley Grace- Co-founder/Partner, The Buzz Agency Paula Pianta – OVP General Manager, Bloomingdale’s of Boca Raton Victoria M. Rixon –Market Manager, JP Morgan. Robert A. Sweetapple, Esq. – Managing Member, Sweetapple, Broeker & Varkas Denise Zimmerman – Community Champion, Volunteer and Mother This time last year two of our four co-chairs, Dr. Anthony N. Dardano and S. Chris Palermo, were hard at work perfecting their dance routine for the 2013 Boca’s Ballroom Battle but this year they have been hard at work with their committee and co-chairs Jennifer Dardano and Yvette Palermo to make this the most exciting Ballroom Battle yet. The event will kick off at 6 PM with a cocktail reception and live entertainment, followed by the competition at 7PM and After Party in the Palm Court. We are proud to have the Occhigrossi Family return for the fourth year as the Presenting Sponsor, they are joined by Seminole Region Charity Golf Tournament Committee as the “Mirror Ball” Sponsor, Boca Raton magazine, Boca Raton Resort & Club, Fred Astaire Dance Studio, Investments Limited, Gregory Fine Jewelry and Daszkal Bolton. Limited tickets are available starting at $150. All tickets include two cocktails and hors d’oeuvres. For more information call (561) 347-6799 or purchase online at www.scholarship.org. About the George Snow Scholarship Fund: The George Snow Scholarship Fund, a Boca Raton-based 501(c)3 Public Charity, provides educational grants to deserving young scholars. These scholarships are four-year commitments and are designed to bridge the gap between other financial aid and what the scholars and their families can afford. In addition, the Scholarship Fund provides support services designed to benefit all Snow Scholars. No other organization of this kind provides so much support to their scholarship recipients.