Laura Brock, Jean Barnes and Elaine Shott of Morning Star School will be our guest speakers this Thursday, December 10. Laura, the Development Director, Jean, the Principal, and Elaine, the Assistant Principal will give us an overview of Morning Star, our 2010 Rotaract Black Tie, Blue Jeans Gala beneficiary. Laura Heimerl Brock was born inContinue reading “2010 Gala beneficiary to speak at Thursday's meeting”
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Rotary Ginger Bread House Extravaganza 2009
Rotaract will be working with Rotary Club of South Jacksonville and Rotary Club of North Jacksonville this year to present the 2009 Ginger Bread House Extravaganza. Gingerbread creations build by chefs, bakers, architects, engineers, home builders and other professionals will be on display at the historic St. Andrew’s Church. Admission is $5.00 for adults (17+)Continue reading “Rotary Ginger Bread House Extravaganza 2009”
Greg Cole to speak at Thursday's meeting
Greg Cole, Senior Development Officer will be our guest speaker this Thursday, October 22. Greg joined Habitat for Humanity of Jacksonville (HabiJax) in August 2009. Greg moved from Newport, Rhode Island to Jacksonville in December of 2008. He brings with him a background in church ministry, having served as an Episcopal priest for sixteen years. Continue reading “Greg Cole to speak at Thursday's meeting”
District Governor Dave Faraldo to speak at Thursday's meeting
Dave Faraldo, Rotary District Governor of District 6970 will be our guest speaker this Thursday, September 24. Dave has been a member of the Rotary Club of Orange Park since July 23, 1991. He is a multiple Paul Harris Fellow, a member of the Paul Harris Society, and a Foundation Benefactor. He has served asContinue reading “District Governor Dave Faraldo to speak at Thursday's meeting”
Michael O'Leary to speak at Thursday's meeting
Michael O’Leary, President and COO of The Grimes Companies, will be our guest speaker this Thursday, September 10. Michael will talk to us about the history of his family-owned company, the recent growth produced and the future he sees for The Grimes Companies, JaxPort and Jacksonville as centers for logistics success. To learn more aboutContinue reading “Michael O'Leary to speak at Thursday's meeting”
Jeff Davis to speak at Thursday's meeting
Jeff Davis, President and CEO of Legal Art Works will be our guest speaker on Thursday, August 27. Jeff launched his company in 2003 out of a small studio apartment in Jacksonville, FL. In the 6 years since, Legal Art Works has been featured in Fortune Magazine, on CNNmoney.com, in the Business Journal, Florida TrendContinue reading “Jeff Davis to speak at Thursday's meeting”
Meg Gaffney to speak at Thursday's meeting
Meg Gaffney, Board Chair of Jacksonville Aboretum and Gardens, will speak on Thursday, August 13th. Meg has been an Aboretum Board member for four years, and the Board Chair for two years. She was born and raised in the Virginia suburbs of Washington, D.C. She attended Savannah College of Art and Design as well asContinue reading “Meg Gaffney to speak at Thursday's meeting”
Darby L. Stubberfield speaks at Thursday's meeting
This Thursday’s meeting (July 23) will feature Darby L. Stubberfield as our guest speaker. Darby currently serves as the Director of Development for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Northeast Florida. Formerly, she served as the Director of Development and Operations for the Cathedral Foundation, a local non-profit organization for seniors. She brings over fifteenContinue reading “Darby L. Stubberfield speaks at Thursday's meeting”
Bonnie Barnes to speak at Thursday's meeting
Thursday April 23 is our bi-monthly membership meeting. Our guest speaker for the evening is Bonnie Barnes, Executive Director of North Florida Land Trust. She is a former business owner in Jacksonville, FL for 14 years in advertising, marketing and public relations, and now uses those talents to help northeast Florida conserve critical undeveloped landsContinue reading “Bonnie Barnes to speak at Thursday's meeting”
2009 Gala raises $21,000 for DLC
The 2009 Black Tie and Blue Jeans Gala was held Saturday at the downtown library. A $21,000 check was presented to Developmental Learning Center Nurse & Learn. Don’t forget our membership meeting is this Thursday at the Haskell Building on Riverside Avenue. Our guest speaker will be Tax Collector Mike Hogan. View photos from theContinue reading “2009 Gala raises $21,000 for DLC”
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