Paula Pianta

Boca’s Ballroom Battle

Weekly Update

Dear Family and Friends,

The battle continues!  My training is going well, but I have a long way to go.  Look at my photo page to see my progress.

In case you’ve forgotten, I have been chosen as a participant in the Boca Raton’s annual Ballroom Battle.  A local spinoff of the popular “Dancing with the Stars”, Boca’s version has eight prominent community leaders compete in a ballroom dance competition. 

The event takes place at the Boca Raton Resort and Club on August 16^th 2014.  Most importantly, all money raised goes directly to the George Snow Scholarship Fund, a local charity committed to assisting our community’s brightest and most deserving scholars. On June 5th they provided over $637,000 in educational grants and are making a real difference in our community. 

I am dancing for your support and while I’m not comfortable asking, knowing that ever dollar I raise helps a dream to go to college come true, makes it much easier.  Please consider donating. I am counting on my family and friends to help me raise as much scholarship money as possible. 

No amount is too small; any amount is sincerely appreciated!!!  “Click here to support me now” Or If you wish to attend, please call Kelli-Ann McLeod at Bloomingdales – 561-394-2228 to purchase tickets, tables on my behalf..

Thank you so much for your support!

Paula Pianta  

OVP General Manager, Bloomingdale’s Boca Raton

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Paula is a South Florida native and has had a retail career that spans over two decades. She spent 12 years in Chicago, where she was active in community service. Paula sat as Director on the GNMAA (Greater North Michigan Avenue Association) Charitable Foundation Board, which provided grants that fund educational programs and institutions. She served on the Associate Board for Gilda’s Club Chicago and was active in event planning as well as auction chair for a record setting Annual Second City event. She was an annual volunteer for Chicago’s Coats for Kids Program, which provided coats for children in need.

Paula and her family returned to South Florida where she joined Bloomingdale’s and was named General Manager of Bloomingdale’s Boca Raton in 2011. She picked up where she left off in Chicago, becoming involved in several local organizations, including Gilda’s Club South Florida, Best Foot Forward Foundation and the George Snow Scholarship Fund. Paula also served on the Executive Leadership Board of the American Heart Association and was Chair of the 2013 Boca Raton Heart Ball.

Paula resides in Boca Raton and in her spare time loves to cook, is a fitness buff and avid runner. She enjoys spending time with her family – husband Tony and son Anthony.