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What is arguably the world’s largest youth festival, at least in Florida, the Junior Orange Bowl Committee members and guests convened at John Martin’s for their annual installation. Lisa Albizu-Vazquez was installed as next year’s JOB President, taking the gavel from Immediate Past President Grant Souviron. Past President Marti Bueso was on hand to officiate over the installation of officers and board. Among those installed were President Elect Michael Green; Vice President Kevin Arnoux; Vice President PJ Brown; Treasurer Marco Zuniga; Secretary Nicolas Cabrera; and Board At Large: Michelle Pelaez, Claudia Uribe, Steven Gonzalez, and Lucy Foerster. Among the many others enjoying the affair were Past President John Admire and wife, Pam; Past President Chuck Little; Brittany Bassant, CEO-Chamber South.
The Junior Orange Bowl has become a year-round event. While the Jr. Orange Bowl Ambassadors program develops leaders, Past President and longtime Basketball Chair Chuck Little, seems to have tournament all year. Of course, the festival has world class amateur golf and tennis tournaments as well as cross country, sports ability games, photography, creative writing, parade and more that showcase the various talents of our youth.
In upcoming news, our spring calendars are packed with great events for all to enjoy.
Mother’s Day is right around the corner and there is still time to RSVP for Coral Gables Woman’s Club (CGWC) Centennial Mother’s Day Tea on Saturday, May 13, 1 – 4 p.m. This 4th annual tea is always a lavish affair you will not want to miss. Event Chair Rita Tennyson promises a spectacular afternoon of food, entertainment, and bubbly with an opportunity to shop for that perfect gift for mom. The Club is opening both ballrooms, 1001 and 1009 East Ponce de Leon Blvd. One side will provide guests a place to enjoy a “Sip and Shop” with lots of great gift items for purchase and, of course, bubbly. The other side will have entertainment by Frost School of Music’s Purslane Trio, food, tea and more bubbly. This is a perfect way to celebrate with your daughters, moms, friends, and family and all for a great cause, Coral Gables Woman’s Club’s Children’s Dental Clinic. This clinic provides well over $200,000 in free dental services annually to children of the working poor. Tickets are $125 for adults and may be purchased on Eventbrite. RSVP by April 13 and tickets are only $100. To reserve, go to https://www.eventbrite.com/e/590175680347.
On April 10, the Frost School of Music Musicians: Jason Charos Jazz Quartet will also perform for charity at the Coral Gables Woman’s Club, 1001 East Ponce de Leon Blvd. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. Music to begin at 7 p.m. for approximately two hours.
Suggested minimum donation: $20. Proceeds will benefit charitable outreach programs of the Coral Gables Woman’s Club such as the club’s free children’s dental clinic and Camp Boggy Creek.
Yet another exciting May event is A Safe Haven for Newborns’ (ASHFN) 6th Annual Tee Off for a Cause Golf Tournament. Save the date, Friday, May 19, and sign up for this great day at Trump National Doral Resorts Red Tiger golf course with a 1 p.m. shotgun start. Golfers will enjoy a day on the links followed by a reception, silent auction and great prizes. To register and/ or learn more about this amazing organization, visit asafehavenfornewborns.org.
For those not familiar with ASHFN, it was founded 22 years ago by Nick Silverio who works 24/7 at no salary to help mothers and expectant mothers in crisis. Recently, they welcomed the 370th baby that was lawfully left in the arms of caring firefighters at a Florida Fire Station. Firefighters ensured both mother and the baby were healthy, and mother was offered additional support and resources with her identity protected as the law allows. That healthy baby was delivered to a local hospital and was placed for adoption with a loving forever family.
Until next time, keep making each day productive, share an act of kindness and count your blessings, not your challenges.
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