The Rote – October 14TH 2021
Via Zoom
Scribe: Shirley Pardon
President Noreen Timoney opened the meeting with a warm welcome and thanked everyone, especially our guests from overseas, for joining us today.
Invocation – was given by Shirley Pardon
Pledge of Allegiance – Lead by Michelle Horvath
Personal Rotary Story –
As we continue to recognize our wonderful members each week, President Noreen invited Amelia Bonilla to share some information about herself.
Amelia Bonilla shared with the Club information about her work, Rotary experience and her family…. always good to learn more about our fellow Rotarians.
President Noreen thanked her for her interesting story and for her wonderful assistance and support.
Upcoming Events:
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 23 – CELEBRATION OF LIFE FOR TIM RYAN
This will take place at 8000 NW 21st St. Doral, 33122 from 11am – 1pm
RSVP to Diane Landsberg or to President Noreen
IN-PERSON MEETINGS: …socials … events:
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 28th – NEXT IN-PERSON MEMBERS LUNCH MEETING. This will take place at the YACHT CLUB. If you are interested in attending, you will need to register and pay in advance by emailing either President Noreen, Diane Landsberg or Phil Seipp.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 30TH – HALLOWEEN PARTY at Diane Landsberg’s home at 7:00pm. SIGN UP IS NECESSARY – NO TRICKS NECESSARY … ALL TREATS!!!!
COME TO THE PARTY FOR A WONDERFUL EVENT FILLED WITH FUN, FOOD, and FELLOWSHIP!
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 20th – ALZHEIMER'S WALK in person at Tropical Park OR the walk can be done anywhere as long as you wear a Rotary T shirt and take photos or video.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 4TH – HEART WALK –Maurice Ferre Park, Biscayne Blvd.
WEEKEND OF NOVEMBER 20th:
Coral Reef Restoration trip in the Keys. Please contact Robert Bull
President Noreen invited everyone to get involved and share ideas about service projects, information of interest and other ideas.
ROTARY AREAS OF FOCUS – There are many areas that Rotary engages in as shown below:
Today’s Program: President Noreen introduced guest speaker Brett McNaught –CEO of Educate Tomorrow since 2012.
The Mission of Educate Tomorrow is to “CREATE EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR DISADVANTAGED KIDS”
Mr. McNaught gave a detailed history of his involvement and the beginnings of Education Tomorrow from the organization’s beginning 18 years ago with Foster Care Children. He found through research that Florida had tuition fees for college for Foster Care children. His objective was to ensure that the FC children knew about this opportunity.
All Florida colleges now have over 7,000 students from the system that are able to have a college education because of this. It is now looked at as a template for the country.
A website www.PositivePathwaysFlorida.org gives all information.
He took questions from Members following his presentation.
President Noreen thanked Brett for his interesting and informative talk by presenting him with a Certificate of Appreciation and said that at our next tree planting, The Rotary Club of Miami will be planting a tree in his name.
Happy $$$$s proceeds will be contributed to Educate Tomorrow
Steven Dutton - for Brett’s presentation;
Marcia Brod – for Brett’s Presentation and she also just got back from a tour around some of the National Parks acknowledging Pres. Roosevelt for designating them as National Parks;
Robin & Susan Shelley - for the Educate Tomorrow program;
Angela Deggs - for the program and for her daughter’s commercial;
Amelia Bonilla – for the presentation;
President Noreen – to thank Brett plus the collaboration with the Miami Woman’s Club in the Luggage for Love program for Children in Foster Care.
JAY ALMEIDA drew attention to guests taking part, including Nagiyoti Bollapragada from India for her ongoing attendance. He also recognized RCM member John Carroll, who called in from California where he is traveling.
Inspirational Words - President Noreen shared some Inspirational comments with us.
Working Rotarians for this Meeting – President Noreen thanked Shirley Pardon for Invocation and scribing, Amelia Bonilla for her story, Michelle Horvath for Pledge of Allegiance, Amadeus Huff and Jay Almeida for his great tech skills.
Four Way Test – Led by Amadeus Huff
President Noreen rang the bell to end another great and informative meeting.
