Girlie A La Mode launch raises $3,000 for Dress for Success

Girlie A La Mode launch raises $3,000 for Dress for Success

During the Miami launch for Girlie A La Mode at the Four Season’s on Feb. 1, a silent auction helped raise more than $3,000 for Dress for Success, a 25-year-old non profit organization that has helped more than 35,000 women re-enter the workforce by providing professional attire and workshops.

With that in mind, having a fundraiser in the form of a silent auction at the launch for Kat Zammuto’s fashion and style site, Girlie A La Mode, made perfect sense. Kat Zammuto, fashion and image consultant and personal stylist, was the perfect hostess for an evening of music, food, fashion with that charitable twist.

Among the many enjoying the events and bidding on some great donated items were several members of the Coral Gables Woman’s Club. In fact, Iris Segui was very happy to be the high bidder of a complete session with Kat whose Girlie A La Mode is an online hub for all things fashion with her lifestyle website GirlieALaMode.com. This site offers the latest information on women’s fashion, designer trends, style tips, bargains and more helping consumers save money and look their best.

For more information, visit www.girliealamode.com. Instagram: @girliealamode, @katzammuto.

Profit Inc., one of the oldest business club’s in South Florida, recently enjoyed an after hours event hosted by Mike Sutta of SuperSwipe Inc. Among the many enjoying the night were Dr. Joe Briggle, Dr. Gayle Carson, Jerry and Kathy Lance, Ivana, Don and Maria Van Orsdel, Kemp Mobley, Valerie Valenzuela, Carmen Siman, and Rosemary Guilfoyle, to mention a few.

Lots of outdoor events are right around the corner. Don’t miss Coral Gables Rotary’s Chili Cook-Off on Sunday, Feb. 25, 1-5 p.m., at Fred B. Hartnett Ponce Circle Park in the Gables. Admission is free but, if you want to taste the chili, there will be a $10 charge.
Events chair Greg Martini and Bruce Kerestes, who will once again be coordinating all the chefs, expect a record number of entries this year.

For more information on the cook-off, visit www.chilichillin.com.

That same weekend, on both Saturday and Sunday, you will want to check out the South Miami Rotary’s Annual Art Festival along Sunset Drive between US1 and Red Road. This always is a fun event with lots of great art, food and music as well. Admission is also free; so, plan on enjoying some wholesome family fun at both events.

Save the date, Saturday, Mar. 24, 7 p.m., for the GFWC Coral Gables Woman’s Club’s Annual Gala which promises to be its best ever with an Oscar theme, great entertainment, contests, silent auction, open bar, and gourmet dinner by celebrity Chef Chris Valdes.

Speaking of celebrity Chef Chris, he was center stage at a party he hosted at Mariposa Restaurant recently in Merrick Park. Several members of the Coral Gables Woman’s Club were so impressed with the hors d’oeuvres served that night, they have ordered them for their gala. At $75 per person for early bird reservations, this gala will be the best deal in town and all proceeds will help the club’s free children’s dental clinic that provides more than $220,000 in free care annually to the children of the working poor. For tickets or sponsor information, go to Eventbrite.com or email arely@arelypr.com.

Coming up soon is another family friendly event. On Mar. 10, A Safe Haven for Newborns will hold its annual walk at Amelia Earhart Park. Safe Haven continues to save the lives of babies and the count is now more than 270 infants. This Walk, a golf tournament, an annual gala and generous supporters have made the saving of the lives possible. For more information visit www.asafehavenfornewborns.com.

In other news, the Dade Federation of Women’s Clubs, which is a an association of several woman’s clubs in Miami-Dade County, gathered at Cocoplum Woman’s Club for a lunch meeting on Feb. 1. Several volunteers are stepping up to run for office with an election meeting coming up soon. Member organizations work together to make a positive impact on the community. Acting chair Charlene Carruth made a two-hour trip to attend and lead the meeting to discuss the future of the organization and find new leaders.

Until next time, keep making each day count.


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A graduate of the University of Florida with a major in Spanish, Burns has an extensive background in advertising, marketing and reciprocal trade, travel , non profit consulting and management. Before joining Miami's Community Newspapers as a columnist and marketing specialist, Gloria was the Executive Director of the Jr. Orange Bowl Committee (6 yrs.) and first Executive Director of the Coral Gables Community Foundation (14 yrs.) and the Pinecrest Community Foundation (1 ½ yrs) . Burns' volunteer activities led her to become a columnist for Community Newspapers writing Gloria’s Gab, that focuses on the non-profit activity, and a host of an online show, Gloria's Gab LIVE. Gloria serves the board of the Rotary Club of Coral Gables as Civic and Charity Chair, and is involved in the club's International Committee. She is an active Life Member of the Jr. Orange Bowl Committee and is Secretary of the Merrick Festival. She serves on the board of directors of the Coral Gables Woman' Club as Publicity Chair and also coordinates the club's monthly fundraiser for various charities with Gringo Bingo at Clutch Burger. In addition, Gloria participates in numerous other charitable events and is a member of the Business Forum Group, Profit Inc., the Greater Miami Festival & Events Association and the Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce. In other volunteer activity, Gloria helps Miami Christian School with fund-raising and PR; is an Ambassador and volunteers for events for A Safe Haven for Newborns. She is an active member of the Music Ministry at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church where she enjoys singing in the choir every weekend.