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Agadir Moroccan Cuisine hosts Aventura Marketing Council
T
he beautiful Agadir Moroccan Cuisine restaurant in the Waterways Shops recently was the site for an Aventura Marketing Council (AMC) luncheon meeting where almost 170 members showed up despite the heavy rains. “Because there was a heavy downpour the entire morning, we expected our attendance to dramatically drop...but it actually increased!” said Claudio Stivelman, partner in Shefaor
Development and AMC Vice Chairman who ran the meeting. “I think that our members had their curiosity piqued with this new restaurant that offers traditional Moroccan/Israeli cuisine.” Owners Ruth and Rachelle Gordon prepared a beautiful buffet complete with Moroccan-style tilapia, Moroccan cigars, Moroccan cole slaw, cous cous and chicken with olives and artichokes. After the entrees and side dishes were served, the Gordons brought out an enormous bowl of fresh fruit salad and tray upon tray of mini sweets...the perfect
Aventura Vice Mayor Billy Joel; Ruth and Rachelle Gordon, Agadir Moroccan Cuisine; Hallandale Beach Mayor Joy Cooper; North Miami Beach Mayor George Vallejo –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
Andrew Waxman, Mercantil Commercebank; Claudio Stivelman, Shefaor Development; Ben Launerts, Parksman Parking
ending to the meal. “Agadir can be the right place for your social or corporate event,” said Rachelle Gordon, noting that there is seating for over 150 indoors and another 50+ outdoors overlooking the Waterways Marina. “We also feature a full bar and the hookah lounge open Tuesday- Sunday from 5 p.m. on.” The Aventura Marketing Council changed course slightly and instead of
having a guest speaker, featured a drum circle provided by Ran Oz of CooLAM Dance Productions. In the private VIP Room at Agadir, Ran led a group of willing volunteers on the 15 drums sets that he brought in — eliciting a level of happiness that can only be attained by releasing all your stress by pounding on –––––––––––––––––– See
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Around Town in Aventura IT Doctors hosts Technology Committee featuring John Vargas, AT&T
Congratulations to Sofia Bojorge Another milestone reached by Sofia Bojorge, Aventura Marketing Council’s Executive Assistant as she graduated from Florida International University with her double Bachelors degree Cum Laude in International Business / International Relations. Sofia was a student intern with the AMC and has come full circle to become an important part of their administrative staff.
Eric Beck, IT Doctors; Dr. Wilbert “Tee” Holloway and John Vargas, AT&T; Pnina Chokron and Steve Goitia, IT Doctors
Aventura Marketing Council’s Technology Committee meets monthly
Ancient Spanish Monastery Foundation honors community legacies at annual Soirée
North Miami Beach Mayor George Vallejo and Councilwoman Barbara Kramer; Dr. Janie Greenleaf and Dr. Gregory Mansfield –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Each year the Ancient Spanish Monastery Foundation proudly honors individuals whose distinguished achievements and contributions have provided a legacy of exceptional leadership in South Florida. The Legacy Gala serves as the Foundation’s hallmark fundraiser supporting the preservation of the art, antiquities and architecture of the 900 year old Ancient Spanish Monastery. As custodians of this historic treasure, the Foundation is tasked with promoting the historical significance and
Gerard Nadeau, Yona Lunger, Oscar Llorente and Jawan Strader ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
preserving the legacy of the Monastery for generations to come. With 200 people in attendance, the 2012 Legacy Gala was an elegant evening under the stars featuring noted influencers in our local business, civic and philanthropic communities. This year’s distinguished honorees were Miami-Dade County Mayor Carlos A. Gimenez and Comm. Sally A. Heyman, North Miami Beach Councilwoman Phyllis S. Smith, Mr. Daniel Fils-Aime Sr.,
North Miami Beach Councilwoman Phyllis Smith and Jawan Strader –––––––––––––––––
Yona Lunger, Daniel Fil-Aime and guests ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
Founder/Chairman of the Haitian American Historical Society and Oscar Llorente, Art and Culture Center of Hollywood. The South Florida community enjoyed an elegant evening of signature cocktails and fine dining and beautiful music honoring exceptional community leaders.
For more information on the Ancient Spanish Monastery, call 305-931-2650 or visit spanishmonastery.com.
Miami-Dade County Comm. Sally Heyman
Miami-Dade County Mayor Carlos A. Gimenez
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Wandering & Pondering Two Hubbies
Rhonda had been married twice when or four sometimes lovers got themselves both of her husbands seemed to enjoy other rejuvenated. Here she was now with three women and giving them pretty nice gifts demanding lovers who were pretty much that she never got. After the stepping over each other to get to divorces, she decided that maybe her. She had always allowed herit would work out better for her to self time off to keep her business be “the other woman.” going and properly spacing all Their lives seemed better than other matters. Since she wasn’t what she had gotten out of her any of their wives they were full marriages. She was a successful of ginger and always trying to get business woman and all sorts of her attention and actually affectmen dealt with her in the Real ed her business trying to accomEstate field; she was very attracmodate all this with her. DAN PALMER tive which helped her even more. Something had to be done. Over a bit of time she had a revolving She decided to discuss all of this with a door of male friends that she was able to friend who was a psychologist. After a few handle quite well because they were mar- sessions and discussions she was offered a ried; much older than her and had just so pretty good solution. If she wanted married much time available to be with her. She men then she had to find those older marliked them much older because their ried men that took Nitrates for their hearts desires fit in to her schedule, after all how and thus wouldn’t be able to take anything much time did it take to please someone 20 in the Viagra classification. Her only probor more years older? lem now with that is how she can get a look Then much to her dismay Viagra came at their medical charts before she gets on to the market. All of a sudden her three involved?
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Agadir Moroccan Cuisine hosts Aventura Marketing Council Ran Oz of CooLAM Dance Productions leading AMC members Veronica Strauss, MassMutual; Janie Guirola, America Service Industries; Eileen Glastein; Eric Beck, IT Doctors; Dimitry Shaposhnikov, DS Xpress in drum circle
AGADIR, from page 1 ––––––––––––––––––– the drums! Noisy? Yes! Fun? Oh, yes! “It was a great afternoon....a wonderful change of pace....we enjoyed the luncheon, the ambience and the warm hospitality of the Gordons that encouraged some terrific networking !” said Ben Launerts, Board Member of the Aventura Marketing Council and president of Parksman Parking.
Agadir Moroccan Cuisine is located at 3599 NE 207th Street, Aventura 33180, next to the Waterways Post Office. For more information or reservations, call 305.466.6844 or visit agadircuisine.com.
Gary Pyott, The Continental Group and Lesli Cartaya, Aventura Hospital and Medical Center
Cheyenne Chernov, Juice Plus; Tom Oliveri, Northern Trust; Maira Diaz-Giusti, Coconut Grove Bank
Left to right: Lt. Michael Bentolila, Major Steve Seefchak, Major Skip Washa, Chief Steve Steinberg and Lt. Thomas Labombarda, Aventura Police Department
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Make a Dot a Dash
Patricia C. Frank FRANKLY SPEAKING You have to stretch a dot to make it into a dash. Stretching draws something into a larger and more elongated size. It extends and broadens the dimensions of something or someone. Human beings are designed to stretch physically and psychologically. Just as stretching is good for your body stretching is good for your soul. You have to reach out and up and go beyond your normal range of thoughts, feelings and activities. You have to try something new. You have to broaden your range of abilities and your responses. You have to be open to developing yourself in an increased, magnified and more significant way. You need to become truly expansive; more genial, amiable, friendly, warm, sociable and more supportive and more encouraging. You have to push yourself just beyond your current state and your current comfort zone. Instead of resentment try understanding. Instead of anger try forgiveness.
Instead of jealousy try acceptance. Instead of fighting try to turn the other cheek. Instead of judgments try compassion. Instead of impatience try patience. Instead of greed and stinginess try generosity. Instead of sadness try happiness. Instead of reacting the way you normally do, try something else. Constantly strive to go a little further and a little deeper. You have to believe in yourself and you have to believe in your ability to change and stretch and to perfect and improve yourself. Believe in your ability to rise above the petty and the mundane. Believe in your ability to accomplish and achieve great things. Believe in your ability to enhance yourself and the world. Just as stretching is good for your body stretching is good for your psyche. It helps you go to new heights. Every dot has the potential to become a dash. Every individual has the potential to be more than they are and to achieve more. Never stop trying to stretch yourself. As you work on stretching yourself, simultaneously, stretch out your hand to others. Patricia Frank is a Licensed Psychotherapist. She can be reached at 305-788-4864.
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Turnberry Isle Resort & Golf Club announces new Executive Junior Membership
Turnberry Isle Resort & Golf Club recently announced a new Executive Junior Membership designed for young professionals and families to enjoy the world-class amenities offered at the 300acre property. Aimed at professionals age 45 and under, this new membership category is designed with attractive financing and dues features. “There are many young professionals especially those with families who are in search of a club atmosphere in which they can meet new friends, find quality recreation and also network for business,” says Stacey Persinger, membership director. “We created our new Executive Junior Membership with these professionals in mind who can grow together socially and athlet-
ically at the Turnberry Isle Resort & Golf Club while enjoying the luxury of a resort lifestyle.” Families and individuals, year-round and seasonal, are invited to be part of the Turnberry Executive Junior Membership experience. A special introductory offer is available through October 1, 2012. In addition, Turnberry Isle has introduced a Beach Club membership, which provides members with access to a private oasis featuring an outdoor pool, grill and wave runner rentals right on the Atlantic Ocean. Beach Club members also enjoy complimentary parking, lounge chairs and umbrellas, as well as 10 percent savings on food and beverage. The legendary Turnberry Isle Resort & Golf Club is located at 19999 West Country Club Drive in Aventura, and is renowned for its private club member only Harry Soffer dining room, two Raymond Floyd-redesigned championship golf courses, the elite Cañas Tennis, three pools including a lagoon-style pool with a waterslide and lazy river, remarkable dining options including Celebrity Chef Michael Mina’s Bourbon Steak, three-story Spa & Fitness Center, Beach Club, and exciting kids camps. Members receive a number of exclusive privileges and savings. To learn more, contact Membership Director Stacey Persinger at 768-279-6595 or spersinger@turnberryislemiami.com.
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Aventura Mall introduces trends for today’s female executive Editor-in Chief, Anna Wintour, recently proved that black and white is always in “Vogue” when she wore a Chanel sheath at the United Kingdom State Dinner. But is she sporting the new neons in her office? Can female executives wear leopard heels without evoking water cooler conversations about “who’s the boss?” When it comes to fashion today, power need not come from clothes but rather from the person. Gone are the days of boxy jackets, power suits and matching skirts and bottoms. Now it is more about personal choices, with the only match being the confidence to carry it off. Add bold color to a pantsuit like in the pictured Theory red fitted jacket and cropped pants from Bloomingdale’s. Add neutral accessories to balance the color and you have a professional look that conveys power balanced by fashion. Love the season’s floral patterns? Combine a floral skirt with a feminine jacket, color-popping bag and neutral heels. Want to try the new neons, but don’t know how to incorporate it into your work wardrobe? Add a pop of color in your shoes, or follow Anna Wintour’s lead
and play up this year’s fashion with bright colored sunglasses. Aventura Mall has everything needed to create a trendy yet powerful look, all to show off a woman’s personal style. South Florida’s #1 shopping destination and anchored by Bloomingdale’s, Nordstrom and Macy’s, Aventura Mall boasts 300 specialty stores, ranging from chic, internationally renowned names such as Louis Vuitton, Herve Leger, Burberry, Montblanc, Faconnable, Henri Bendel, Ulysse Nardin, Michael Kors, Breitling and Hugo Boss to many of the most popular and recognized retailers, including Abercrombie & Fitch, Apple, Calvin Klein, Forever XXI, True Religion and Diesel. Aventura Mall is also home to 10 full-service restaurants and an exclusive contemporary art collection featuring 10 installations positioned throughout the shopping center. Located at 19501 Biscayne Boulevard, the mall is open Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 9:30 p.m., and Sunday, noon to 8 p.m. For more information, call 305-935-1110 or visit aventuramall.com. Aventura Mall is owned and managed by Turnberry Associates.
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FDR’s irrational brainstorm - ‘The Tree Army’
Bob Diamond HISTORICALLY YOURS FDR faced massive unrest with millions unemployed at the beginning of his administration in 1933. Young men, without a job or money to feed their families, posed a particular threat – desperation and idleness could lead to rebellion. FDR, who disliked relief aid, had an irrational brainstorm; substitute work for relief by putting the young men (age 18 to 25) to work doing forestry, a “tree Army.” Roosevelt realized that large scale major projects could take years to get off the ground, however, he set up an unrealistic target; hire 250,000 young men, pay them $1 a day plus food and logging, to drain swamps, do forestry and plant trees in national parks and forests. FDR’s Cabinet opposed the project for logistical reasons. Labor Secretary Frances Perkins argued that there were no facilities to select, mobilize and transport the men, as well “no tents, cots or kitchens.” Calling his project the Civil Conservation Corps (CCC) FDR included the Army and
the Forestry Service, replying, “Do it now and I won’t take any excuses!” He publicly announced that relief and job creation were on the way. FDR’s launching of the (CCC) became the most popular New Deal program. The results were so “rapid and competent that it almost defies belief for later generations.” Within four months, nearly 275,000 young men were enrolled in 1300 camps across the country, while helping support families and undertaking much needed projects.” The speed of the mobilization had broken “all American war and peacetime records and it has not been matched since.” The Bonus Army marched on Washington because their veteran benefits, due to the economy, were slashed by 50%. FDR recruited the marchers into the CCC, and waved the age requirement. About 25,000 marchers enrolled, the remainder went home peacefully. Within a few years, some 250,000 veterans also joined the CCC. Over nine years, more than 3 million men served in the CCC. The CCC “planted an astonishing 3 billion trees, protected 20 million acres from erosion, cleared 125,000 miles of trails and became the basis for America’s timber industry” - all on an irrational brainstorm.
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Agadir Moroccan Cuisine hosts Aventura Marketing Council
Aventura Comm. Bob Diamond and Arlene Diamond; Beverly and Edward Gittleman
Natasha Allenger, Citibank; Howard Weinberg, Association Law Group; North Miami Beach Councilwoman Barbara Kramer, Cartridge World; North Miami Beach Mayor George Vallejo
Aventura City Manager Eric Soroka; Hallandale Beach Mayor Joy Cooper; Ran Oz, CooLAM Dance Productions; Aventura Vice Mayor Billy Joel
Eileen Glastein; Arnold Goldman, The Alternative Board; Dimitry Shaposhnikov, DS Xpress
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Dave Solomon, Stern Bloom Media; Adrienne Barker, Barker Animation Art Gallery/Barker Specilaty South; Eric Beck, IT Doctors
Barry Snyder, Snyder & Gonzalez; Hope Berman, Berman Chiropractic Center
Barry Olfern and Mel Gordon, Ameriprise Financial
Principal Luis Bello, Aventura Waterways K-8 and Principal Dr. Annette Weissman, Norman S. Edelcup Sunny Isles Beach K-8
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Agadir Moroccan Cuisine hosts Aventura Marketing Council
Dorothy Schaffer; Bruce and Laura Sher, Sher Gallery Max Fleischer, Send Out Cards; Nathalie Wright, Express Employment Professionals; Dave Burney, Nationwide Payment Systems
Mary Buchanan and Barry Ger, The Sterling Aventura
Host plaque presented to Rachelle Gordon, Agadir Moroccan Cuisine
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John Layzell, ActionCOACH; Michael Kaplan, Welcome / Bienvenidos Visitors Magazine; Liz Becker, Life After Split; Cliff Wagner, Here! Promotions Shelley Costin, Miami Gardens Florist; Robert Coppel; Kim Ben-Shalom, C&C Insurance; Dr. Robert Sheir, Optometrist; Gabriella Ratier, Ofc. of Dr. Sheir Isaac Lew and Carolina Sznajderman, Egozi & Bennett,
David Gedansky, Travel Leaders and Peter Fisher, Woodbury Financial Services
Door prize winners Dave Solomon, Stern Bloom Media and Lisa Mooney, Bank United; Rachelle Gordon
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Agadir Moroccan Cuisine hosts Aventura Marketing Council
Claudio Stivelman, Shefaor Development; Aventura Comm. Michael Stern, Stern Bloom Media; Aventura Police Chief Steve Steinberg accepting Officer of the Month Plaque on behalf of Ofc. Brain Hankoff; Aventura Comm. Bob Diamond; Aventura Vice Mayor Billy Joel
North Miami Beach Mayor George Vallejo; New chairman’s roundtable member Adrienne Barker, Barker Animation Art Gallery / Barker Specialty South; Hallandale Beach Mayor Joy Cooper; Aventura Vice Mayor Billy Joel
New general members Veronica Strauss, MassMutual and Dr. Janie Greenleaf, The Ancient Spanish Monastery Foundation
New chairman’s roundtable members Dr. Steven Rapp and Kip Rider, Center for Internal Medicine & Cardiac Care
New general member Jeff Eagle, Roof Asset Management USA
New chairman’s roundtable member Eric Hyman & Associates
Congressman Joe Gibbons with new general members David and Arlene Konig, SMK Realty & Investments
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Motivation to resist temptation BY BARI AUERBACH If you always have a strong desire to indulge in something decadent, sinful and sweet – or you’re already feeling remorseful about cheating - unable to quell that irresistible urge to splurge on a favorite guilty pleasure…you may need “motivation to resist temptation” so you can remain loyal to a diet or fitness plan and be beach body ready for summer! Temptation: Breakfast treats like pancakes with maple syrup, bacon and buttery eggs can grand slam your diet goals. So before you let that tempting breakfast break your willpower, learn how you can “makeover” your morning meal and still enjoy a delicious way to start your day. Motivation: Envision yourself zipping up your skinny jeans as you prepare “eat clean” breakfast meals each morning featuring bodybuilder favorites including: Oatmeal (avoid flavored varieties); eggwhite omelets with mushrooms and spinach; turkey bacon; protein pancakes prepared with oatmeal, eggwhites and a scoop of protein powder; low-sugar, whole grain cereal with unsweetened almond milk; low-carb Ezekiel bread with sugar-free jam and raw, organic nut butter. Temptation: For lunch, fast food choices are one of the quickest ways to sabotage weight loss goals. But the drive-thru doesn’t have to crash diet success if you know how to order the healthy “have it your way.” Choose smaller portion options of grilled chicken or turkey instead of beef; ask for whole grain bread instead of white; and mustard instead of mayo Then make calorie saving requests like “hold the salad dressing and no cheese please!” Temptation: Lunch was a long time ago and now you’re craving a sweet snack – but don’t succumb to the junk in a vending machine or a candy bar for a quick sugar fix.
Motivation: Think about how much more sustained energy you’ll have and all the fat and calories you’ll cut if you can eat one of the healthy snacks you’ve packed to take along with you when you’re at the office or on the go. Great choices include: Quest or Balance Nimble energy bars (available online); Greek yogurt; whole grain crackers with tbs. raw almond butter; can of ready to eat high protein, sugar free Power Pak Pudding (chocolate or vanilla available at GNC). Temptation: Steak and lobster with chocolate soufflé for dessert certainly sounds tempting – but favorite heavy meals are best saved for special occasions. If you want to look especially slim and trim, light dinners are the way to go so you don’t blow the chance to finally lose those last ten pounds. Motivation: It’s heartening to know hearthealthy food is conveniently available if you don’t like to cook. Order from restaurants like Juice & Java or Miami Juice that serve grilled chicken and tilapia platters with vegetables and quinoa (looks like rice but rich in protein); or prepare your own healthy dinners with Orange Roughy (a light, white fish available in the frozen section at Publix); wild salmon; chicken or turkey breast. Add in large portions of green vegetables without butter or other sauces and limit carbs – especially white rice or white potatoes. Brown rice and sweet potatoes are more diet friendly, lower-glycemic choices. And PS always think “out of the box” when you’re tempted to order pizza!
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Turnberry Hotel Group ‘promotes success’ of Tina Kilner and Leslie Weil BY BARI AUERBACH
Ever wonder how successful executives reach the top? Bet your bottom dollar it wasn’t just luck for Tina Kilner, recently promoted to Area Director of Revenue Management for Turnberry Hotel Group; and Leslie Weil, promoted to General Manager of Hampton Inn Hallandale Beach/Aventura! Reviewing both Kilner and Weil’s extensive hospitality industry resumes, it’s easy to see why Turnberry Hotel Group certainly “lucked out” when these two ambitious leaders joined the Turnberry team and began working their way up to the top propelled by a “good isn’t good enough” winning philosophy. Kilner’s over 15-year career with Turnberry Hotel Group started in 1995, when she was hired as Executive Secretary to the General Manager at the Holiday Inn Sunspree in Daytona Beach. In 1998, she transferred to Orlando to become part of the pre-opening team for the new Orlando Courtyard Downtown, holding various positions until ultimately being promoted to Assistant General Manager. In 2002, Kilner relocated to Aventura to lead the pre-opening team for both the Hampton Inn Hallandale Beach/Aventura and Residence Inn by Marriott at Aventura Mall. Post- opening, Kilner held the title of General Manager of the Hampton Inn until she transferred to Nashville, where she was General Manager of the Union
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Station Hotel, a Historic Hotel that is now part of Marriott’s Autograph Collection. Ultimately, in 2007, she transferred back to South Florida as General Manager at the Hampton Inn. In February 2012, Turnberry Hotel Group promoted Kilner once again – this time to Area Director of Revenue for South Florida, encom-
passing Courtyard by Marriott, Residence Inn and Hampton Inn. Weil’s path to success began when she was hired by Turnberry Hotel Group in 2002, after completing an internship at the Courtyard by Marriott while studying Hospitality Management at Florida International
University. Starting out as a front desk clerk at Hampton Inn, she was soon promoted to Front Desk Supervisor in 2003; and by 2004, she was Guest Services Manager. Beyond all her promotions, Weil celebrated becoming a new mom in 2006 and in 2007 began working part-time as Administrative Assistant/Sales Coordinator at Hampton Inn, then promoted to staff accountant at the corporate office. In 2009, she transferred to Residence Inn to be Operations Coordinator – but it wasn’t long before she was promoted again to Operations Manager in 2010 and eventually Assistant General Manager in 2011. Now, Weil is happy to be back at Hampton Inn, where her newest name plate reads “General Manager.” “Through hard work and dedication, Tina and Leslie have worked their way up through the ranks,” said Turnberry Regional Director Bill Gorman. “We believe their inspiring leadership skills coupled with strong hotel operations background will further enhance the continued success of Turnberry Hotel Group.”
Turnberry Hotel Group, a division of Turnberry Associates, provides world-class asset and hotel management for luxury, fulland select-service hotels including the Aventura area’s Courtyard by Marriott, Residence Inn and Hampton Inn Hallandale Beach/Aventura. For more information, visit turnberry.com
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Your company can capitalize on ‘booming Brazil’ Register now for Business Tours and Expos, August 1 - 15 BY BARI AUERBACH
“My experiences on my first Brazilian business tour were far beyond my expectations. For anyone serious about doing business with Brazil, I highly recommend the guidance of GH International Consulting and Gláucia Hartman.” Rave reviews like this from Aventura Marketing Council member DeAnne Connolly Graham, Director of Sales and Marketing for Welcome Magazine who attended the March 2012 Business Tour, exemplify why GH International Consulting is organizing another three-city “Business Tour to Brazil’s Top Markets” opportunity August 5-15 including private trade missions to key Brazilian cities and one-on-one appointments with Brazilian companies and representatives. This year’s tour will also feature a Trade Show and Expo in Porto Alegre August 1-4, showcasing the latest technological developments in construction and infrastructure machinery. In 2011 alone, over 500 corporate exhibitors and nearly 74,000 visitors were in attendance. “Our focus is to help American companies take advantage of Brazil’s soaring economy and growth,” explained Gláucia Hartman, founder of GH International Consulting - specializing in international business development, management consulting and intercultural marketing.
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include Porto Alegre, Sao Paulo, and Rio de Janeiro, where a series of business meetings, seminars and highlevel networking receptions will be held with local business professionals.” Tour participants especially appreciate that as a Brazilian born, USA national, Hartman provides cultural insight and translation services. She also now serves as a “Global Ambassador” for Brazil for The International Alliance for Women - connecting leading women’s organizations worldwide to create a global community of economically empowered women. Full Business Tour registration includes: Briefings, presentations and group appointments with local officials and Brazilian business organizations, translation services, networking events and access to discounted airfares and hotels. Business Matchmaking programs can be arranged (at least eight weeks prior to departure) facilitating oneon-one appointments with companies and representatives in Brazil coordinated by the U.S. Commercial Department and GH International Consulting.
“The August 2012 tour is being coordinated with support from TIAW (The International Alliance for Women); Miami Chapters of OWIT (Organization of Women in International Trade); National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO); Latin Business Club of America, as well as other U.S. companies. Destinations
To prepare for the 2012 Brazilian Tour, schedule private consultations with Gláucia Hartman or for tour registration, contact GH International Consulting: 310-941-1887, gh@ghiconsultants.com or visit ghiconsultants.com.
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Denise Rubin receives Prudential Real Estate Chairman’s Circle-Diamond Award and #1Sales Team Recognition for Prudential Florida Realty
Denise Rubin REAL ESTATE The Denise Rubin Team of Prudential Florida Realty received the Prudential Real Estate and Relocation Services prestigious Chairman’s Circle –Diamond Award for sales excellence and is the Top Sales Professional Team for Prudential Florida Realty in 2011. Denise Rubin was recognized during a special award ceremony at Prudential Real Estate’s Sales Convention held in Orlando, Florida, March 11-13. Real estate professionals from the across North America attended the annual business and educational event. The Denise Rubin Team was also recognized as the # 1 Sales Team during a special statewide awards presentation tour for Prudential Florida Realty’s 40 locations throughout Florida, March 21-29th hosted by the president of the company, Rei L. Mesa. The Chairman’s Circle-Diamond is awarded to the top one-half of one percent of the Network’s 60,000 sales professionals based on gross commission income or closed units. “We congratulate Denise and her team on this incredible accomplishment. They have been able to excel in a challenging real estate market by remaining customer-centric, employing an effective marketing strategy and simply having a winning attitude in everything they do. Denise is the consummate professional and it shows through the performance of her team,” said Rei L. Mesa, President and Chief Executive Officer, Prudential Florida Realty. Rubin, a leader in the luxury real estate industry with a reputation for marketing innovation and exceptional customer service, was recognized with Prudential Chairman’s Circle Platinum Award in 2010 has been among top producers since she began her real estate career in 1976. Among her other accolades, Rubin has won 22 Best awards from the Builder’s Association of South Florida including Best REALTOR for five years in a row, Realtor.com’s Realtor Award of Excellence, Luxury Properties’ International Who’s Who, named Best Broker, Best REALTOR® and one of the Power Women of Real Estate by the SunPost and several accolades with her former Broker Coldwell Banker, including the Legends Society for only 0.5% agents nationwide. She is a member of the MIAMI Association of REALTORS®, a member of Florida REALTORS®, Master Brokers Forum and a mem-
ber of the National Association of REALTORS®. Whatever your real estate needs may be – home buying, home selling, new homes, relocation, luxury estates, condominiums, or investment property, Denise Rubin is ready to provide you with personal real estate and real estate related concierge services. Visit: www.deniserubin.com or call 305-4090019.
Prudential Florida Realty, Florida Real Estate Services, a People First Certified® Company, is the # 1 Prudential affiliate in Florida and has over 40 locations and more than 1,800 real estate sales professionals and team members throughout Florida. Since its inception in 1999, the company has quickly become the 2nd largest residential real estate brokerage in Florida and is ranked the 26th largest residential real estate firm in the nation based on sales volume. It is also the 5th largest brokerage in the nation among the Prudential Network brokers across North America. The company offers residential and commercial services as well as seasonal rentals, property management, REO & Foreclosures, corporate relocations, referral services, mortgage, title, insurance, home warranty, and personal concierge services. Florida Real Estate Services includes Prudential Florida Realty, Florida Home Finance Group, an affiliate of Wells Fargo Home Mortgage and Florida Title & Guarantee. Florida Real Estate Services is proud to be recognized as the #1 Fundraiser for The Sunshine Kids in Florida raising over $2.2 million since 2001. For more information, visit www.prudentialfloridarealty.com.
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Fetch Branding welcomes new brand specialist Fetch Branding is proud to intro- Leilani to join on board. She’s just duce their newest addition, brand spe- what our team was missing‌ some cialist Leilani Rivera. A graduate West coast energy! Leilani brings from the University of the years of experiPacific with a B.A. in ence in brand Sports Management management, marPromotion and a minor in keting and promoBusiness Administration tions, in addition and Marketing, Leilani is to her dynamic eager to learn the ropes of skill set. She is a her new career and place breath of fresh air, Fetch Branding in the spotand a joy to work light. with,â€? said presiAfter graduating, Leilani dent Shannon traveled between Northern Beck. and Southern California, Fetch Branding is strategically developing, known for meeting planning and managing management, brand professional sporting development, proevents. Excited about her motional products, Leilani Rivera relocation and merger with web development, Fetch Branding, she looks ––––––––––––––––––––– graphic design, cusforward to enjoying sunny South tom programming, public relations and Florida and building new relation- social media. ships with Aventura Marketing For more information, call 305Council members. “We could not be more excited for 948-8774 or visit fetchbranding.com.
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Meet the Fosters! at the Humane Society of Greater Miami The Founding Fosters and Society of Fosters posed for photos with adorable adoptable pets at its fabulous first anniversary celebration at the Soffer and Fine Adoption Center in North Miami Beach. Ellen Joseph just couldn’t give lucky Chloe back and adopted her on the spot! The dynamic group is dedicated to raising funds to support crucial fostering needs at the Humane Society. First-time guests were impressed during their guided tour of the remarkable facility, a must-see for all animal lovers. They were treated to a preview of the 2013 Paws for Art Project and enjoyed delicious hors d’oeuvres and cocktails. Five new Founding Fosters were welcomed and many pledged to continue their support in the newly formed Society of Fosters. For further information on becoming a Founding Foster, taking a tour, or a –––––––––––––– Ellen Joseph and Chloe
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Curing paralysis is the goal at Buoniconti ‘Party in Park’ fundraiser BY RAQUEL GARCIA
On a recent balmy Saturday night, several blocks south of city hall in downtown Coral Gables were barricaded against traffic. Instead of cars cruising around the Biltmore Way roundabout, canopied tables, chairs and tents filled with delightful dishes and wines welcomed guests at the “Party in the Park.” Presented by the Miccosukee Tribe of Indians of Florida and sponsored by Bacardi, the inaugural fundraiser event benefited The Buoniconti Fund, the fundraising arm of The Miami Project to Cure Paralysis. “I don’t care for myself really, I am adjusted,” said 28-year-old part-time Buoniconti Fund staff member Ernesto Velazquez as he sat enjoying the cool sunset breeze with cousin Henry Fonseca. “It’s to help the kids and give them a chance to walk again.” Confined to a wheelchair since being hit by a drunk driver at 10 years old, Velazquez seems to be a wise old (handsome and self-possessed) soul in his elegant black dress shirt and military crew cut with detailed tattoo art along his biceps. “One of the most ironic things to me is
family and event sponsors attorney Steve that the guy who picked me Coxhead and his artist wife Lu said they are up off the street is a parathrilled to be a part of cutting edge changes plegic today as a result of in medical science that will affect millions drunk driving as well,” said of lives. Velazquez, who spent a “It is like people must have felt in the month in a coma after the 1960s during the moon launch,” said Steve accident and calls himself a Coxhead. “Not very often in life is one survivor who does not dwell exposed to the very cutting edge of science on the past. “I live life to the that will touch millions of lives and allow fullest. I am a survivor. I hundreds of people to be able to walk don’t let things bring me again.” down. I have family and For more information, call 305-243-3863 friends to keep me up.” or visit <www.thebuonicontifund.com>. The Buoniconti Fund logo is a silhouette series of a stick-figure in a wheelchair standing up to walk in five progressively sketched frames. Event chairman Marc Marc Buoniconti and father Nick. Buoniconti, president of The Buoniconti Fund and The Miami Project to Cure Paralysis, says it has always been the sup- better place for us to have port of family and friends that helped him our inaugural event, in get through the tough times after his acci- front of city hall in my hometown of Coral Gables. dent on a football field in Tennessee. “I rely on my family and friends to get It’s great to be with my me through the hard times,” said community and to raise Buoniconti. “I am so humbled by the sup- money for The Miami port of everyone that has come out to help Project to Cure Paralysis.” Friends of the Buoniconti An attentive crowd listens as Marc Buoniconti speaks. me and help the cause. There couldn’t be a
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Mount Sinai Medical Center celebrates National Nurses Week Mount Sinai recognizes 24 outstanding nurses and five nursing scholarship recipients
BY JOANNA PALMER
Nurses at Mount Sinai have many roles and responsibilities. From medical/surgical nurses to nurse educators, nurse practitioners and nurse researchers, they all go about their jobs with passion for the profession and a commitment to patient safety. Each year, Mount Sinai joins the nation in celebrating National Nurses Week in honor of these dedicated individuals, who represent the largest group of professionals in healthcare. National Nurses Week begins each year on May 6, also known as National Nurses Day, and continues through May 12, the birthday of Florence Nightingale, the founder of modern nursing. As part of the Nurses Week festivities, Mount Sinai recognized 24 outstanding nurses during an awards program on Wednesday, May 9, in the hospital’s Harris Garden. Huong Phan was named the 2012 Nurse of the Year. Phan, who has been part of the Mount Sinai family for just over a year, was among 24 individuals named “Nurse of the Unit,” based on nominations by their colleagues and directors. She was praised for the way she cares about her patients, as well as her professionalism, patience and enormous team spirit. The awards were made possible through the Harris Institute of Nursing, which recognizes nurses for their professionalism, compassion and their dedication to patient care. The late Sidney Harris
established the institute as a way to honor the nursing staff that cared for his late wife, Ruth, during her hospitalization at Mount Sinai. In addition, five employees received scholarships to defray the cost of their nursing school expenses. Presented annually since 1994, the $1,000 scholarships are made possible by Jane and Jerrold Goodman and Goodman’s mother, the late Ruth Schwartz. The scholarships are awarded to full-time employees based on their work, school performance and their demonstration of good customer service skills. Congratulations to all Mount Sinai Nursing award winners and scholarship recipients!
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