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Trump National Resort provided a great venue for a VIP event on May 21 for Out of Foster Foundation where guests enjoyed an open bar and hors d’oeuvres while learning about the ongoing efforts being made to help children who are aging out of foster care. The Out of Foster Foundation helps provide a critically needed safety net for these kids. That evening President/ CEO of Citrus Family Care Network, Mario Jardon, praised the efforts of OOFF after which Rudy Bustamente, founder of the Out of Foster Foundation, presented a check for $48,000 to the Citrus Family Care Network for their work in carrying out its mission.
From fostering and adoption to birth parent engagement and transitioning youth support, Citrus Family Care network is dedicated to providing comprehensive services to support families and children in need. Among the many supporters attending the party were OOFF Vice President of Operations Marcel C. Rivas; Esther Jacobo, Director of Citrus FCN; OOFF Treasurer, Wilma Nazario; and former County Appraiser Pedro Garcia.
Also lending a hand in that effort, the GFWC Coral Gables Woman’s Club (CGWC) provides care for many foster kids in its children dental clinic and will also be donating $500 from the club’s next Gringo Bingo fundraiser to the Out of Foster Foundation to support its work.
For those not in the know, Gringo Bingo is a combo party/bingo affair with a DJ providing music and a funny entertaining emcee, Steven Bradley, sales director at Vivo at Dolphin Mall. Guests receive 13 bingo cards with a chance to win some fun prizes and a drink ticket. For those who want to eat, there is a full menu of items for purchase. A shout out to Vivo for prizes, Community Newspapers for marketing and our monthly sponsors Lynn Bauer and Dr. Hal Wanless, Jerry Kavulich, Carlos and Mayra Rossi, Dr. Chaviano, Tom and Kim Davison. The June event will be held on the 18th, at Birdie Bistro, 6:30-9 p.m. To RSVP email gloria@cnews.net.
Of course, Coral Gables Woman’s Club’s free children dental clinic continues to offer free services to all children in need throughout Miami Dade County insuring healthy smiles for kids who fall between the cracks in our healthcare system. A Mother’s Day Tea, held this spring was the first of two big fundraisers for the club’s free children’s dental clinic. Next, a weeklong fundraising cruise on MSC’s World America, from June 28 to July 5, promises a terrific experience that will even include a “Day of Service” in Roatan, Honduras, on July 1, when club members be delivering school supplies in person to an elementary school in need in Roatan, Honduras. Look for more on that when we return.
Speaking of woman’s clubs, the General Federation of Women’s Club, GFWC Florida’s District 11, that includes 12 clubs in South Florida, met on May 23 at the Coral Gables Woman’s Club, for a quarterly meeting that also served to recognize and award a $2,000 scholarship each to three young women: Ana Kamila Perez Gonzalez, Amiesha Copeland, and Ashley Martinez. GFWC FL District Director Dr. Ruth Martinez thanked the District Scholarship Chair Helen Tarbutt and her committee, Sonia Mesa and Christel Liscombe for their efforts in evaluating the applications and selecting the winners. This meeting also offered clubs a chance to share and to brag about the many ways they are making a positive impact on our community. From organizing egg hunts and clothing collections to awarding numerous scholarships, and hosting cultural events to support the arts, these clubs do that and so much more.
In other service club news, Coral Gables Rotarians use the occasion of 5th Fridays throughout the year to enjoy a social event hosted by one of its members. On May 30, hosting honors fell to Community Newspapers where this writer, a Gables Rotarian, with CN’s Publisher Michael Miller welcomed Rotarians and guests. The affair was coordinated by RCCG Past President and Secretary Sally Baumgartner. Guests enjoyed touring the building, CN’s studios and viewing the amazing sports and historical memorabilia adorning the office walls. Among the many attending this evening of fellowship were Keith and Angela Phillips; Carol and Jasper Brock; Gregory Petrino; Jim Skinner and wife, retired Judge Maria Korvick; Jennifer Kila; Hadley Williams; Frank Sexton; Bill Quesenberry and wife, Chie; Sue Padalino; and Christine Constantini.
In other news, on May 16, United Homecare’s Annual Claude Pepper Awards Luncheon, was held at the Pullman, drawing a record sellout crowd, many there to support honorees like Community Newspapers’ owners, our own Michael and Grant Miller. Look for more info and photos on this event further on. Kudos UHC’s CEO Carlos Martinez and his amazing staff including Alina Palenzuela and Blanca Ceballos for their efforts in caring for the seniors in our community.
Finally, here are dates to save on your calendar:
June 18 – GMFEA 12th Annual Conference, 8:30 a.m.–3 p.m., Milander Center for the Arts & Entertainment, 4800 Palm Ave, Hialeah, FL. To register, visit GMFEA.org.
June 18 – Coral Gables Woman’s Club Gringo Bingo, 6:30 p.m. – 9 p.m. Birdie Bistro, rsvp Gloria@cnews.net.
June 28 – July 5 – Coral Gables Woman’s Club fundraising cruise, MSC World America out of Miami.
September 25-27 – GFWC Florida Fall Board – Rosen Plaza, Orlando.
October 4 – 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. –Bowling Tournament at Bird Bowl, 19275 SW 40 Street, to benefit Family Resource Center www.frcflorida.org.
October 24 – The Home Team 10th Anniversary Masquerade 5 – 9 p.m., $500 pp.
October 31 – Voices for Children Annual Luncheon at Loews Coral Gables.
November 7 – AFP National Philanthropy Day Luncheon – Jungle Island.
November 7 – GFWC FL District 11 Meeting Was that changed?
November 13 – Miami Lighthouse’s “See the Light” luncheon at The Biltmore Hotel. For information contact Cameron Sisser at csisser@miamilighthouse.org.
In closing, remember to count your blessings, share a kind word and a smile, and make a difference!
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