With a motto of “Service Above Self,” Rotarians here and around the world are helping with projects as large as eradicating polio worldwide to those as small as providing scholarships, serving the homeless and helping veterans.
Several Rotarians at this Rotary 2 Rotary event moved on to attend the Coconut Grove Chambers 45th Annual Golden Coconut Awards at
The Kampong later that evening. Hundreds attended the affair to cheer on the honorees and enjoy hors d’oeuvres and drinks in that lovely setting.
Among the many award finalists was Coral Gables Rotarian Jesus Guzman, president of Shell Lumber & Hardware, who was up for Business Leader of the Year. Winning that particular award was third generation Coconut Grove resident Peter C. Gardner, who founded Pointe Group Advisors in 2003. For more on the many awards winners, visit www.CoconutGroveChamber.com.
Golfers will want to register for the upcoming Rotary Golf Classic for Scholarships being organized by Miami- Dadeland-Pinecrest Rotary Foundation and the Rotary Foundation of Coral Gables to be played at The Biltmore Golf Course on Feb. 6. Participation for individual golfers is $185 and includes green fees, cart, appreciation gift bag, breakfast and awards lunch buffet with open bar. Luncheon and open bar only is priced at $40. Registration deadline is Feb. 2.
Following the lunch, witness a Rotary International District 6990 Helicopter Ball Drop for the benefit of The Rotary Foundation Annual Fund. Golf balls are on sale throughout the district with chances to win some great prizes if your ball lands closest to the hole.
For more information on the golf event or the drop, contact Chris Morrison at 305- 582-7690 or Maria Avalos at 305 305-1535. CBS4’s Jim DeFede entertained the members and guests of Profit Inc. at the organization’s Jan. 8 lunch meeting with tales from Gander, Newfoundland. Prefacing his remarks by saying that his book, The Day The World Came To Town: 9/11 in Gander, Newfoundland, is heartwarming, touching, and emotional, he acknowledged to the crowd’s delight that it is nothing you would ever expect from his pen.
DeFede’s intimate presentation was much like that of a storyteller around a camp fire with a captive audience that could not help but be touched by some of the stories he shared. His book brings new light to a small community of only 10,000 who accommodated 7,000 people and 67 planes that were diverted to their town on 9/11.
For a town with so little, they opened their homes and hearts for a week and made lasting friendships that continue to this day. Profit Inc. meets the at twice a month at the 94th Aero Squadron Restaurant.
DeFede also took questions from the audience on assorted current events. Among the many enjoying DeFede’s talk were Profit Inc.’s president Stacy Alonso; past presidents Dr. Joe Briggle, Robert Beans, and Kemp Mobley; CBS4’s David Sutta, Mike Sutta; Fernando Obregon; Don and Mara Van Orsdale, and Dr. Gayle Carson.
Until next time, keep making each day count.
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