CGWC marks Centennial President’s Reception honoring Ruth Martinez

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Gloria Burns
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CGWC marks Centennial President’s Reception honoring Ruth Martinez
Pictured at Coral Gables Woman’s Club’s President’s Reception are (l-r) CGWC president Ruth Martinez; CGWC past presidents Arely Ruiz, Barbara Lapsley, Linda Hartwell and Mayra Dominguez; with other General Federation of Women’s Club Florida (GFWC) District 11 notables: Amy Spadaro, president of Woman’s Club of Homestead; Carol Nobles, president of CocoPlum Woman’s Club; Helen Tarbart, president Northeast Woman’s Club; GFWC District 11 director Virginia Yermoli, and Lavette Moore, president of the Woman’s Club of Historic Overtown Village.a 

CGWC celebrated its Centennial President’s Reception honoring Ruth Martinez, who is serving her second two-year term. Ruth has Mexican roots which provided a great theme for a dinner/dance in her honor on Mar. 25, held at the club’s historic clubhouse.

Coyo Taco generously donated an impressive Mexican dinner that was complemented by Margaritas, Mariachis and, following dinner, DJ Johnny for dancing.

Kudos to Carmen Suarez who coordinated this affair to create a night to remember for Ruth, husband Sam, son Carlos and his wife Emma, as well as all who attended.

It was a colorful evening with most everyone dressed in bright colors and several adorned with their Frida Kahlo style floral headpieces.

Among the many attending the event were GFWC District 11 director Virginia Yermoli; CGWC past presidents Barbara Lapsley, Arely Ruiz, Linda Hartwell, and Mayra Dominguez; Carol Nobles, president of Coco Plum Woman’s Club; Helen Tarbart, president of Northeast Woman’s Club; Lavette Moore, president of Woman’s Club of Historic Overtown Village Inc., and Brandy Ramirez, past president of Homestead Woman’s Club.

Other members joining the fun night were Rita and Saesha Tennyson, Ann Ryan, Margarette Beauchamp, Ana Lam, Kristina Jackson, Dr. Iris Torres with husband Ralph Rivera, Luisaura Alvarez, Leticia Matheus, Monica Uramis with hubby, Carol Horkowitz, Frances Cabrera with her new husband, and Donna Myrill.

 

 

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Gloria Burns
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.

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