20210211 2021-2024 Brochure

Gale Salz

Gale, and her husband, Sandy, moved to Frenchman’s Creek in 1994 and have spent many years raising their 4 children and multitude of grandchildren here. Since her early days, Gale became involved in a myriad of activities as indicated below: Gale was born and raised in New Jersey and graduated Douglas College with a B.S. degree in Sociology. She worked for the New Jersey Bureau of Children’s Services for nine years as a Social Worker before she became the Administrator of the Youth Service Bureau.

Gale has been active for many years in the Jewish Federation of Central New Jersey and was honored with the Florence Kipniss Wilson Award as a Woman of Valor during a trip to Israel. She is currently a member of the Board of the Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County. She was also involved for many years in her northern country club, Shackamaxon in Scotch Plains, New Jersey, having served as President of the Women’s Association for three terms and served as liaison to the Board of Trustees. She is currently a member of Crestmont Country Club in West Orange, New Jersey. Gale has been a member of the Flo Okin Cancer Relief for over 40 years in New Jersey and has served as Co-President for over 15 years. Flo Okin provides aid to needy cancer patients and works with the Barnabas Health System to improve patient care. Since becoming a resident of Frenchman’s Creek, Gale has spent her time serving on or Chairing various committees or events. She was the Chair of the Member Relations Committee (2012-2018) and served as a member of the Mar- keting Committee (2018-2019), Food & Beverage Committee (2008-present), Entertainment Committee (2008- present), and the Charities Foundation Weekend Committee (2012-2013). Most notably, Gale Co-Chaired the Frenchman’s Creek Women for Cancer Research for 3 years, having raised over $800,000 to support Scripps Research Institute. As a member of the Ladies Golf Association, Gale has Chaired both Ladies and Mixed Couples Member Guests as well as Nine, Wine & Dine golf events for 2 years. 1. Why do you want to become a member of the Board and what motivates you? I want to become a member of the Board because I have spent 26 years involved in many activities and have befriended members of all ages. We are currently in a state of turmoil with much divisiveness and discontent. I believe I have a great relationship with much of the membership and can help bring about a consensus and thus, bring us together once again. I consider myself to be cross-generational and can help bridge the gap of young and old. Hopefully, once the major issue of the Clubhouse, new or renovated, is resolved, we can once again become the close knit, familial membership we have always been. I also believe we need to have more female Board members as women undoubtedly offer additional or different perspectives. 2. What is your vision for the future of Frenchman’s Creek, and as a member of the Board, what specific action plans would you advocate for now to execute your vision? My vision for the future is to re-unite our community and bring back the unified, cohesive and friendly atmos- phere that we have always enjoyed. Whether we decide on a renovation of the present clubhouse or a newly built clubhouse, we will hopefully accept the decision and move forward so we can begin to address our next major plans for improvement such as a modernized and updated Fitness Center and Spa. Let us remember all of the reasons we are at Frenchman’s Creek rather than any other club in the area. We enjoy a fantastic lifestyle where our every need and desire is met with a smile by our outstanding staff and administration. Let’s move together in harmony so we can continue to attract younger future members. We are definitely the best, and most desirable Country Club in South Florida.

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