Rotary Foundation Meeting
February 24, 2023
Topic: "Financial & Operational Review”
Bob Brookes Report
Mark Freid Report
Joe Kellog Report
Guest Speaker: Ruben Weisson
February 10, 2023
Topic: "Financial Outlook 2023: Recession, Recovery and Rebound "
Introduced by Bob Brookes
Guest Speaker: Food for The Poor, Kathy Skipper and Cassandra Celestin
February 03, 2023
Topic: "How Food for the Poor Operates "
Kathy Skipper and Cassandra Celestin from Food for The Poor detailed the organization, plans and achievements.
They also told us how our efforts to raise the funds for the Tennis tournament last year helped them to build a house in Haiti. Another success story of our club.
Introduced by Ines Lozano
Guest Speaker: Chief Frank Sousa
Key Biscayne Chief of Police
January 13, 2023
Topic: "MDC experience and KB Safety Update "
Topics like e-Bikes, scooters, and other mobile elements that could impact the safety of residents were analyzed.
Chief Sousa also detailed his experience as student and Faculty member at Miami Dade College
Guest Speaker: Steve Baker
January 06, 2023
Topic: "Malaria Project, Basics and Uodate "
Introduced by Patricia Romano
Guest Speaker: Raul Alejandro Damas
Dec. 30 , 2022
Topic: "Communications and Targeting New Rotarians "
Introduced by Raul E. Damas
Guest Speaker: Sparkie Folkers
Dec. 09 , 2022
Topic: "Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) "
Sparkie detailed the Rotary's leadership training program for high school students.
Introduced by Patricia Amat y Leon
Patricia Riestra Peraita, Sparkie Folkers, and Patricia Romano
Guest Speaker: Patricia Riestra Peraita
Dec. 09 , 2022
Topic: "End Polio Now - Project Update "
Patricia leads the Polio Project for the Rotary Club of Key Biscayne and provided a summary of the initiative along with recent activities and update. The project will have a stand in the Key Biscayne French Christmas Market to collect funds.
Introduced by Patricia Romano
Guest Speaker: Manuel (Manny) Rionda
Dec. 02, 2022
Topic: "Fill A Bag "
Manny is the founder and manager of Fill A Bag initiative, with the goal of cleaning the beaches (not only in the USA, but also in other countries).
Superb discussion and we recommend to see his TED conversation at https://lnkd.in/gaaE9ui4
Introduced by Ines Lozano
Guest Speaker: Daniel Couture
Nov. 11, 2022
Topic: "UNICEF Technology Helping Children in Need"
Today Rotary Club of Key Biscayne has the pleasure to receive Daniel Couture UNICEF CIO to discuss the role of technology helping children in need.
Superb presentation analyzing UNICEF scope and strategic plan and sustainable goals and the application of innovative technology and data analytics to help children around the world.
Thanks for enlighten us how UN and UNICEF work for the good of the worlds.
Introduced by Omar Alvarez-Pousa
Guest Speaker: Evelyn Terrell
Nov. 04, 2022
Topic: "Nicklaus Children's Hospital & Rotary International i Grants"
The Keynote Speaker discussed how Nicklaus Children's Hospital is helping to improve the health of our children in Miami.
Rotary International is contributing to the Nicklaus Children's Hospital through grants for mental health for children. Great initiative in superb hands.
Introduced by Peter Veerbeck
Guest Speaker: Richard Siegler
Oct. 28, 2022 - (remotely)
Topic: "Model Districts for Maternal and Child Health" global grant in Uganda.
Introduced by Michael Nearing - RCoKB previous President -
Led by Patricia Romano - RCoKB current President -
The $200,000+ Rotary global grant will improve maternity and newborn care at 63 Ministry of Health facilities in Uganda, which deliver approx. 100,000 babies per year!
A 2-minute video on the MCH project and more detail is here: https://bulamuhealthcare.org/rotarymch/
Guest Speaker: Raul E. Damas
Oct. 21, 2022
Topic: THE WAY - El Camino de Santiago
Newest Rotarian at Rotary Club of Key Biscayne
Guest Speaker: Carolyn Koslen
Oct. 21, 2022 (session 1) and Oct 28, 2022 (session 2)
Carolyn manages social media for community foundations, non-profit organization, in selected business in South Florida, specialized in Give Miami Day
Guest Speaker: David C. Adams
Oct. 14, 2022
Rotary Club of Key Biscayne had the privilege of receive a report on the aftermath of Hurricane Ian from David C Adams who is a Senior Editor at Univision News, the country's largest Hispanic media network, where he is responsible for English language content on the company’s website
Great presentation and superb stories from David with a humanitarian point of view
WEEKLY TEAM MEETING
Oct. 07, 2022
Topics Discussed:
Huracan Ian Recovery Initiative (Supporting Florida West Coast people in need) - Peter Verbeeck onsite disaster zone
Share The Boo Initiative (supporting children in need to celebrate Halloween) - Led by Patricia Romano
RCoKB Wine and Food Festival: Led by Ruben Weisson
September 30, 2022
Guest Speaker: Justo Rey
Organization: The Islander News
Bio:
Born in small town – Sagua la Grande – in Cuba’s north coast
Left Cuba by self to Spain as part of an Archdiocese program
Lived in Madrid for a year before moving to US – first in Perth Amboy, NJ then to Miami, have been in South Florida since
Parents reunited after 12 years – in Miami
MBA from Barry University and undergrad from Miami Dade College
Worked in retail for several years
Bought US side of company with TSA president and ran children’s book publishing company for 10 years
Worked at Sun Sentinel and Tribune for 15 years in newspapers
Came to American Hometown Publishing and Islander News in 2017
Bought Islander News in 2019
Five kids “combined” and combined have 6 Grandkids
September 23, 2022
Guest Speaker: Joan Godoy & Virginia Akar
Organization: Radical Partners & Girls Inc.
Bios
Joan Marie Godoy: Joan is a powerful connector who is very passionate about equity, getting the best out of people, and combining forces to accelerate change. She is a Clinical Psychologist with a Master of Arts in International Non-Governmental Organizations and a very proud Guatemalan. She brings her 10+ years of experience in social change all over 5 countries to help strengthen the social impact sector in South Florida as the Executive Director of Radical Partners, a Miami-based social impact accelerator.
Virginia Akar: An Attorney at Law, is the CEO/Founder Girls Inc. of Greater Miami. She combines her experience as a lawyer, mother, and human being to empower young girls to become the leaders our world needs. She believes in the power of education and spends her days striving for educational equity..
September 16, 2022
Guest Speaker: Patricia Woodson
Topic: Youth, Peace, Action
Sept. 9, 2022 - Guest Speaker:
Michael Kesti
Rotary Club International - Governor
Topic: Rotary Projects and Clubs Collaboration
Gov. Kesti key messages for RCoKB
Projects Update and RCoKB Participation
Momento Rotary
Rotary Clubs collaboration and joint projects
Organization Update from our RCoKB President, Patricia Romano
Sept. 2nd, 2022 - Guest Speaker:Bob Brooks
RCoKB Board Member
Topic: How to Use DACdb
Sept. 2nd, 2022 - Guest Speaker:
Chris Altizer
Organizational Change Coach - FIU Professor - Author
Topic: Presenting his book about Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Organizations
Chris key messages for RCoKB
Done well, focusing on diversity, equity, and inclusion contributes to individual, organizational, and community performance
Think Global, Act Local! Rotary is a beacon of not allowing the scope of global challenges drive reactions of flight, fight, freeze, or appease in daily life – you can face what’s uncomfortable and make a difference in the moment
Whoever you are, wherever you’re from, you can grow opportunities for earned advantage – for everyone.
Learn more:
Aug. 26, 2022 - Guest Speaker:
Roxy Lohuis-Tejeda
Key Biscayne Community Center (KBCC) - Senior and Adult Programs Coordinator
Topic: KBCC scope of services for the community
Key messages from Roxy:
vast services provided to Key Biscayners that are detailed in the Community Center Programs for: Youth and Teen, Adult & Senior, Fitness & Yoga, Athletics, and Special Events
important Community services provided: US Passports, Driver’s License, Medicare Assistance, Beach Park Access, Free Senior Transportation, Room rentals, Causeway Pass.
you can be a member, big quantity of activities for free, few for a event/day fee, and the possibility of annual fee (Gym and Pool)
RCoKB will provide the email of the members that want to join the KBCC email List to receive weekly updates on activities and plans
Aug. 19, 2022 - Guest Speaker:
Peter Verbeek
Rotary Club Past Governor, Past President and RCoKB Member
Topic: Projects and Partnerships (DACdb)
Introduced by Joseph Kellogs, we had an interesting discussion with Peter Verbeeck focus on the vast universe of projects developed by Rotary Club International and the partnerships that RCoKB can generate with key organizations.
Key messages from Peter Verbeeck
Review Projects and develop Partnerships in order to increase scope and visibility of RCoKB
Participate in Rotary International committees to increase reach and community support (local on international)
Aug. 12, 2022 - Guest Speaker:
Michael Layfield
Sr. Director of Global Strategy & Commercial Development at ZOETIS Inc.
Topic: The Power of Branding
Introduced by Michael Nearing, we had an interesting discussion with Michael Layfield focus on the basic branding principles & methods with the objective of apply the best practices to our Club and community.
Key messages from Michael Layfield:
Review your Positioning Statement based on your Goals and Value Proposition in orden to deliver clear messages to the community.
Integrate your Online Properties (Social Media and Website)
Aug. 05, 2022 - Guest Speaker:
Chief Frank Sousa
Key Biscayne Police Department
Topic: Safety Update and Scooters Policy
Introduced by Joseph Kellogg, we had and interactive discussion with Chief Sousa focus on Key Biscayne Safety where Rotarias were able to ask about current issues, concerns, and propose initiatives to improve safety in Key Biscayne.
Key messages from Chief Sousa: LOCK YOUR CAR !!!
This is the current #1 issue at KB (stealing cars that are open and with the keys inside)
Scooter running safe for the community: will continue be a priority to address via education, communication, and partnership with organizations in the Island, plus parent’s involvement.
Goal for Key Biscayne: Today KB is the town #2 in the safety trank for Florida State , the Safety Goal is to be #1 in the State
Christina Bracken
Go Vote Miami
Founder and President
Topic: Importance of voting
