South Miami Rotarians Installation Dinner a family affair

South Miami Rotarians Installation Dinner a family affair
South Miami Rotarians Installation Dinner a family affair
Seen here at Gables Rotary Wine Dinner are Ann Baddour, Greg Martini and Annette Baddour.

Rotarians, friends and family gathered at the Peacock Garden Café for the changing of the South Miami Rotary guard as Gabriel De Armas takes over as club president. Guests enjoyed a lively evening of cocktails dinner and dancing. Assistant District Governor Rene Negron officiated over the installation of Gabriel De Armas and new officers; Vice President Mike Sutta; Vice President and Immediate Past President Brett Trembly; Secretary, Lucille McKey; Treasurer, David Jacobs; Sergeant-at-Arms, Doreen Reitnauer; and board members, Marice Chael, Ellen Book, and Britt Steinhardt.

The evening was truly a family affair with Gabriel’s 6 year old son, Logan, and his even younger son, Jonah, both of whom stole the show on the dance floor.

In addition, Jeff Trembly, father of outgoing president Brett Trembly, a third generation Rotarian, presented his son with a past president’s pin handed down from the family. In other Rotary news, Coral Gables Rotarians and guests gathered at Angelique Euro Café on June 10th for a gourmet 4- course dinner with wine pairings donated by “the” Michael Mondavi.

South Miami Rotarians Installation Dinner a family affair
Future Rotarian Logan De Armas with his dad, Gabriel De Armas, at South Miami Rotary Installation Dinner.

Representing Mondavi was Miguel Pla who shared information on the various wines served and the reason for the pairings. Guests also had an opportunity to buy chances for some great prizes including a $200 gift certificate donated by Rotarian Eddie Snow from Snow’s Jewelers on Miracle Mile and Coconut Grove independent hair stylist, J.B. Veltman who donated a hair-cut and color worth $240. Coral Gables Rotary Community Service Chair, Lorraine Sheldon, was especially grateful for all who supported this affair which netted more than $1,800 to benefit future Rotary community service projects.

Finally, on June 29, from 2 – 6 p.m., there will be a fundraiser at Coral Gables Woman’s Clubhouse ,1001 East Ponce de Leon Blvd.. in the memory of Tim Walsh. Tickets to the event are $20 and include food, drinks and entertainment by DJ Joe “Elvis” Torres. After 13 years delivering excellent paramedic care, Time Walsh, father of 4, passed away at 52. For tickets, call Thad at 305 772-8396.

South Miami Rotarians Installation Dinner a family affair
Newly Installed Vice President Mike Sutta is seen here at South Miami Rotary Installation Dinner with outgoing President Brett Trembly.

The event is being orchestrated by Coral Gables Fire and Rescue and the Coral Gables Firefighter Benevolent Association and the clubhouse rental donated by the CGWC.

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.