The Rote –

August 26, 2021                                                         Via Zoom                                                                   Scribe: Bunny Uriarte

 

President Noreen Timoney welcomed everyone to the meeting, especially our International Rotarians, visitors and keynote speaker, Historian Brad Bertelli.

 

INVOCATION – Jay Almeida began with an invocation giving thanks for all of our blessings.

 

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – Given by Phil Seipp.

 

THIS DAY IN HISTORY AUGUST 26, 2021:

 

 

BIRTHDAYS: Nelly Anderson and Gloria Romero Roses. Other August birthdays include Robin Shelley, Susan Shelley, Sue Ryan, Tina Moore, Manny Klibaner and John Carroll.

 

NORM KASSOFF'S BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION: Will be held at Diane Landsberg’s home on September 5, 2021.

 

ROTARY DISTRICT 6990 CONFERENCE 2020-2021 will be held September 9, 2021, at the Naples Grand Beach Hotel, in beautiful Naples, Florida.

 

CURRENT HAPPENINGS: President Noreen Timony provided updates on upcoming community service projects including preparation for Soctober when members collect socks for Miami’s homeless community.

 

International Coastal Cleanup – will be held 9-11 a.m. September 18^th 

End Plastic Soup: Our Club will be the Ambassador for ENDPLASTICSOUP in our District.

 

Alpha Generator Investment Club - Noreen Timony encouraged those interested in joining the club’s investment club to email Dave Anderson for more details. 

 

New Member Induction - Dave Anderson re-introduced Michael Harper and performed the new member induction. Michael is originally from the Philadelphia area and has two children, Gabriella age 12 and Dominic age 3. Michael has a history of being a Rotarian and is a Paul Harris Fellow. Welcome back, Michael!

 

GUEST SPEAKER – Introduced by Robin Shelley. 

Brad Bertelli, is the curator and historian at Islamorada's Keys History & Discovery

Center. Brad’s presentation was about the "Last Train to Paradise" regarding the 1935 Labor Day hurricane in the Keys. Brad moved from California to Florida in

1989. He has a Masters of Fine Arts from The University of Miami and has published seven books on The Florida Keys History. Brad lives and writes a weekly newspaper

column in Islamorada Key, Florida. 

 

The following members were “happy”:

Marcia Brod - for her and husband Lenny Brod finally returning to the theater!

Robin Shelley- For Historian Brad Bertelli joining us today and for meeting him in the Florida Keys.

Priscilla Dames- for returning from Granada Spain and for being recognized in New York for raising funds for Children’s cancer research.

President Noreen- For Historian Brad Bertelli’s informative presentation and for today’s induction of Michael Harper

Tina Moore- for spending time with the club today and for an outstanding presentation by Historian Brad Bertelli.

 

THE INSPIRATION FOR THE TODAY AND TOMORROW: was presented by President

Jay Almeida for reciting the invocation. Phil Seipp for leading the Pledge of Allegiance. Brad Bertelli for being an excellent Keynote Speaker. Bunny Uriarte for scribing. Thanks to our All our International Rotarians attendees, All guests, and All Rotary Club of Miami members.

 

4-WAY TEST: Michael Harper thanked President Noreen for another wonderful meeting and led us in The Four Way Test.

 

Meeting adjourned with the ringing of the bell at 1.30pm.