Cheryl Grymes from Big Brothers Big Sisters will speak at Rotaract’s membership meeting this Thursday, July 22nd, as we gear up for our annual BBBS picnic on Saturday, August 7th. Join us as we hear from Cheryl about BBBS and prepare for the picnic! Thursday’s meeting is at the Haskell building in Riverside at 6pm,Continue reading “Cheryl Grymes of Big Brothers Big Sisters to Speak at Thursday's Meeting”
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Annual Wine Tasting Event This Thursday
The Rotaract Club of Florida’s First Coast is pleased to invite you and your friends to its annual Wine Tasting on Thursday, June 24 from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.. Come sample a variety of flavorful wines presented by Riverside Liquors while networking with members of this award winning club. For those not preferring wine,Continue reading “Annual Wine Tasting Event This Thursday”
Black Tie, Blue Jeans gala selected as 2010 Rotary International outstanding project for US, Canada and Caribbean
The 2009 Black Tie, Blue Jeans Gala benefiting DLC Nurse and Learn received recognition for Rotary International’s 2009-2010 Rotaract outstanding projects for the United States, Canada and the Caribbean. Rotaract of Florida’s First Coast is one of seven Rotaract clubs internationally to receive the award. 2009-2010 Rotary International recognition of Rotaract outstanding projects recipients •Continue reading “Black Tie, Blue Jeans gala selected as 2010 Rotary International outstanding project for US, Canada and Caribbean”
Brent Williams to speak at Thursday's meeting
Brent Williams, the incoming Rotary Regional Foundation Coordinator will be our guest speaker this Thursday, May 13th. Brent has been an active Rotarian since 1989, and is past president of the Rotary Club of Gainesville. He served as Governor of Rotary International District 6970 in 2006-2007. Brent is a Major Donor and a member ofContinue reading “Brent Williams to speak at Thursday's meeting”
Rotary International President congratulates Rotaract on 20 years
Mr. John Kenny, President of Rotary International sent this letter congratulation Rotaract of Florida’s First Coast on celebrating 20 years of service at the annual Black Tie and Blue Jeans Gala. Below is the text of the letter from Mr. Kenny. 1 May 2010 To Those Attending The 20th Anniversary Celebration of the Rotaract ClubContinue reading “Rotary International President congratulates Rotaract on 20 years”
Jo Anne McKinney to speak at Thursday's meeting
Jo Anne McKinney, Co-Founder and President of The Big Fun Foundation, Inc. will be our guest speaker this Thursday, April 8th. The Big Fun Foundation, Inc., 501(c)(3) is a charitable organization that raises funds to create activity boxes, “Big Fun Boxes,” that are donated to children in hospitals around the country. Knowing from 26 yearsContinue reading “Jo Anne McKinney to speak at Thursday's meeting”
Jason Ryan to speak at Thursday's meeting
Jason Ryan, President of Jacksonville Scene Sports Leagues and Social Events will be our guest speaker this Thursday, March 11. Jason was the head league manager for the Chicago Sport and Social Club from 1999 to 2004. In 2004 he accepted a position with PRI Productions in Jacksonville, FL, where he helped with the coordinationContinue reading “Jason Ryan to speak at Thursday's meeting”
Lucy Talley to speak at Thursday's meeting
Lucy Talley, publisher of the Florida Times-Union will be our guest speaker this Thursday, February 25. Lucy was appointed publisher of the Times-Union April 1, 2009. Prior to this appointment, she was the newspaper’s associate publisher. Lucy began work in newspapers in 1979 at The Ledger in Lakeland, Florida, where she worked in multiple advertisingContinue reading “Lucy Talley to speak at Thursday's meeting”
Steven Davis to speak at Thursday's meeting
Steven Davis, Florida Trail Council member of the East Coast Greenway Alliance will be our guest speaker this Thursday, February 11. Steven is a landscape architect with over twenty-five years of private practice experience. Over the past nine years Steven has been involved with park design and project management for Preservation Project Jacksonville. In 2005,Continue reading “Steven Davis to speak at Thursday's meeting”
Emily Lisska to speak at Thursday's meeting
Emily Lisska, Executive Director of the Jacksonville Historical Society will be our guest speaker this Thursday, January 14. Mrs. Lisska is a Jacksonville native and a graduate of the University of Florida and attended Florida State University for graduate studies. As the director of the society since 1996, she oversees the organization’s projects, including restorationContinue reading “Emily Lisska to speak at Thursday's meeting”
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