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Cancer Centennial Gala Raises $750,000 BY CARMEN PILES
HEALTH CARE CORNER
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he 100th birthday of the American Cancer Society raised over $750,000 as a who’s who of Miami recently gathered for at its Centennial Gala, at the Trump Doral Golf Resort and Spa, spectacular with breathtaking décor by WOW Factor. Carnival Cruise Lines was honored for its continued commitment and support of charitable organizations and important causes throughout South Florida including the American Cancer Society. “It was truly an honor to represent Carnival Cruise Lines at the American Cancer Society’s annual gala last weekend,” said Brenda Yester, Carnival’s Senior Vice President of Revenue Management. “South Florida has been Carnival’s home since our company was founded 41 years ago and we look forward to working with outstanding organizations such as the American Cancer Society in helping to make a difference in our community.” Chairpersons for the 2013 black-tie fundraiser were Madeleine and Pedro Munilla with Co-Chairs Teresita and Michael Haskett. Lourdes and Felipe Valls serving as Honorary Chairs. Community leaders attending included Cong. Mario Diaz-Balart, Miami-Dade Mayor Carlos Gimenez, Hon. Carlos LopezCantera, Hon. Mirna Llorens Sanchez, Hon. Marcia Cooke, Chief Judge Bertila Soto, Former U.S. Rep. Lincoln Diaz-Balart, and Commissioner Francis Suarez. An extended cocktail hour sponsored by Bacardi and Trump Winery allowed nearly 750 patrons a chance have fun in the photo booth sponsored by Braman Honda/The Diaz Family, and to bid on an array of silent auction items. Eugene Ramirez of the WSVN 7 News team hosted the event. Dinner and dancing to the music of The Chase Band and Miami DJ Mark Leventhal included a surprise confetti blast and per-
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Sports Concussions: Raising Community Awareness BY DR. ALEJANDRO BADIA, Medical Director OrthoNOW
At Cancer Centennial (l-r), Michael and Teresita Hasskett, Pedro and Madeleine Munilla, Lourdes and Felipe Valls. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
It’s time for high school sports to do the right thing BY GRANT MILLER
Publisher ere is a question: Is doing the right thing always the right thing to do, or only when it’s convenient? I would like to put that question to the principals and athletic directors of
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area high schools. It seems to be a national trend these days, but I bring this up because of incidents at local schools in which student athletes have displayed bad sportsmanship, yelling at referees or angrily throwing their equipment against a wall to show their displeasure.
It was a significant enough violation to get one student suspended, but the problem was that the school administrators didn’t suspend the kid there and then. They put the suspension off until later because there was an important game or match coming up and they apparently didn’t want to hurt the team’s chances for a victory by removing a key player. What would happen if the student athlete behaved that way in the classroom? For sure the student would be suspended. I know for a fact that some public and private school student athletes are walking out on their class if there is a test and
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Sports related concussions have recently received the appropriate media attention largely due to the suicide deaths of several high profile football players. While this represents an extreme example, and an effect of chronic injury now known as CTE (chronic traumatic encephalopathy), concussions at any level need to be recognized and treated appropriately. A concussion is basically a type of traumatic brain injury (TBI), typically caused by a direct blow or jolting injury to the head that can actually affect brain function, usually temporary. The symptoms can be somatic (headache), cognitive, and even emotional. While these singular events are not usually serious, the cumulative effects over time can be significant. While falls from a height, or motor vehicle accidents (MVAs) are not typically preventable, the vast majority of athletic concussions are avoidable and certainly the repetitive trauma must be halted. It has been estimated that over 40 percent of high school football players have sustained a concussion during their playing years, and 32 percent sustained multiple concussions, possibly leading to some permanent damage. Studies have also shown that high school players have more severe consequences from this injury than college players, possibly due to less developed
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They’ll Reign at JOB
Junior Orange Bowl Royal Court (l-r) includes Princess Skyler Odin, Queen Camilia Romero, and Princess Alexis Santana, recently crowned in Miami Springs to lead the 62nd Junior Orange Bowl (JOB) next December in Coral Gables.
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Sue and Chuck Cobb receive United Way Tocqueville Award BY SANDRA RODRIGUEZ
Ambassadors Sue and Chuck Cobb received United Way of Miami-Dade’s prestigious Tocqueville Award for Outstanding Philanthropy durintg the United Way Tocqueville Grand Reception at the Coconut Grove home of Lisa and Victor Mendelson on Apr. 23. The Tocqueville Grand Reception united 300-400 of Miami’s most generous givers who contribute $10,000 or more annually to better the community through United Way. Emmy-award winning actress Sharon Gless was the celebrity host for the evening. Sue and Chuck Cobb have dedicated their lives to serving their country, state, and community through representing the United States in Iceland and Jamaica, serving the State of Florida, and endless involvement in Miami-Dade County activities. Longtime generous contributors, they joined the United Way Million Dollar Roundtable in 2011. “Both Sue and Chuck believe in philanthropy and service to others. They have demonstrated it through their professional careers and civic involvement,” said Harve A. Mogul, president and CEO, United Way of Miami-Dade. “Together, they provide a leadership example that we applaud and should aspire to emulate.” Charles Cobb is CEO of Cobb Partners, a private equity firm located in Coral Gables. He served as U.S. Ambassador to Iceland under President George H.W. Bush and Undersecretary of U.S. Department of Commerce under President Ronald Reagan. In the 1970s and 1980s he was the CEO or COO of Arvida Corporation, Penn Central and Disney Development Company.
Harve A. Mogul, United Way of Miami-Dade president and CEO, (center) is pictured with Hon. Sue M. Cobb and the Hon. Charles E. Cobb Jr. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
Just as important as his career, Chuck has held a number of key positions in the community. He has been a trustee of the University of Miami for 38 years, is former chair of the board and has held several other university leadership positions. He was chair of Gateway Florida, Florida FTAA and the Governor’s Florida Council of 100. He also was the founding chair of the Barry University Miami Shores Charter School and has been a long-time trustee/director/member of the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce, Plymouth Congregational Church, Council for Education
Change, Our Kids, Annenberg Challenge Fund and the Orange Bowl Committee. Sue Cobb is president of the Cobb Family Foundation and of the American Friends of Jamaica, a New York-based international charity. She spent many years serving in federal and state government as U.S. Ambassador to Jamaica under President George W. Bush, Secretary of State of Florida and CEO of the Florida Lottery under Gov. Jeb Bush. Sue also served several years as the U.S. State Department’s co-chair of Ambassador Seminars. While practicing public finance law at Greenberg Traurig, Sue was a three-term chair of the Federal Reserve Bank, Miami Branch. Sue has served as an officer on the boards of United Way of Miami-Dade, Goodwill Industries, and the Zoological Society of Florida. She has been honored as the University of Miami Alumnus of the Year and the Red Cross Humanitarian of the Year. Sue and Chuck each received the NCCJ Silver Medallion Award. While serving as United States Ambassador to Jamaica, Sue hosted a women’s leadership exchange between the United Way in Miami-Dade and Jamaica. The two-part outreach first involved 20 women from Miami traveling to Jamaica to consult together on social service challenges, volunteerism and philanthropy. Two months later, a group of 25 Jamaican women traveled to Miami to continue the exchange and to discuss non-profit administrative best practices. Sue and Chuck have two sons, Christian and Tobin, and seven grandchildren. To learn more, visit <www.unitedwaymiami.org>.
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GALA from front page –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– HEALTH CARE CORNER from front page –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––—–––––– cussion performance by famed musician Tony Choy. Key sponsors included the Munillas, the Munilla Family Foundation, Versailles, Teresita and Michael Haskett, Selecta Magazine, All American Containers, Baptist Health South Florida, Carnival Cruise Lines, Gus Machado Family Foundation, Jorge Luis Lopez Law Firm, Leon Medical Centers. Also Mr. and Mrs. Robert Dickinson, USA Tile and Marble, Smart Buy Kitchen,
Italian Kitchen and Bath, Jose M. Sanchez Family Foundation, Ortega Foundation, Mr. Steve Smith, Cantera and Associates, Dr. and Mrs. Rodolfo Hernandez, Terra Group, MCCI Medical Group, Morgan Stanley Private Wealth Management, Pepe Freixas, and Sarria Family – Sarria Enterprises, Inc. among others. For information on the American Cancer Society or donations, contact carmen.piles@cancer.org or tel. 305779-2861.
THE RIGHT THING from front page –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– the athletic directors let them get away with it. In many cases, student athletes are caught blatantly cheating on tests and the teachers tell the administration, but they wait to do anything to the kid until after the big games are played or the playoffs are over. The suspensions were delayed and, in some cases, some of the parents of team members even objected to any suspension or any punishment at all because they thought it was no big deal and they didn’t want to harm the team. One of the biggest problems in the end is the fact that the coaches are paid, hired and fired based on the records of their top sports teams, so their very livelihood often depends on making sure that their best athletes play at any cost. More and more we see schools doing this sort of thing, and it’s easy to understand their motivation. But the main job of schools of any kind, public or private, is to educate — to teach. When principals and athletic directors put expediency ahead of
ethics, what kind of a lesson are they teaching our kids? That morals and ethics don’t count and that “doing the right thing” is just an empty phrase? Wouldn’t it be better to teach them that actions have consequences and that they, and the adults in charge of them, need to follow basic ethical guidelines? If a suspension caused by a violation hurts a team’s chances, then maybe that’s an important lesson the students (and parents) need to learn to encourage better behavior. Sure, these are just games, just high school sports activities. But the lessons kids learn now will stay with them for the rest of their lives. As they grow up and mature, and evolve into families, businesses or even politics, do we really want them instilled with the idea that ethics is something they should only worry about when it’s convenient? High school sports often are touted as being character building. Isn’t ethical behavior an important part of character? Isn’t “doing the right thing” right?
brains, weaker necks and less immediate attention from medical personnel. Other sports such as ice hockey, boxing, MMA fighting and women’s soccer also have a high incidence of sports related concussions. Recent awareness has been catapulted into the public eye by congressional hearings on the topic, NFL rule changes, and even a book/film called “Head Games” written by an ex-Harvard football player and professional wrestler, Chris Nowinski. In fact, my discussions with him led me to realize that public education and concussion testing should perhaps be handled by sports medicine facilities, such as OrthoNOW orthopedic urgent care centers. Impact testing is essentially a neurocognitive test that determines brain function in both computer administered concentration testing and physical skills testing. A baseline impact test can provide a yardstick by which a potentially concussed athlete can then determine if injury has altered the results of this test. Treatment
usually involves rest, both physical and cognitive (thinking). Appropriate and timely treatment can minimize the cumulative effects of concussion head injuries. Traditionally, impact testing and concussion treatment protocols have been provided in university settings which are often difficult to access by parents and athletes in the surrounding community. To counter this, OrthoNOW is now offering free impact testing to qualified athletes, seeking to bring more awareness to our local schools, gyms and colleges. More information can be gathered at <www.brainline.org> or for free Impact baseline testing in Doral and Miami area, see <www.orthonowmiami.com>. Dr. Alejandro Badia is founder and medical director of OrthoNOW, the first orthopedic urgent care center in South Florida. He is also Chief Medical Officer for OrthoNOW international, a national and international franchise that provides direct access for any ambulatory orthopedic issue and acute injury.
Nicky Rodrigo Wins Honors
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Freshman Nicky Rodrigo (Columbus HS Class of 2012) has made a name for himself at Regis College (Mass.) after garnering New England Collegiate Conference First-Team All-Conference honors, scoring 49 points in his rookie campaign. Also named Male Freshman of the Year, at bis College. Rodrigo is coached by former Pinecrest Tribune Miami-Dade Coach of the Year and former Palmer Trinity School Head Coach Josh Blumenthal.
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Council’s Rodriguez Aguilera Starts Seminars to Aid Business BY JACKELYN CABAN
While Bettina Rodriguez Aguilera has successfully beaten many odds, she has remained focused under pressure to achieve her goals. Now, she is facilitating a seminar to teach others how to reach their target, supported by Chambers of Commerce, business groups and community leaders in this venture. An international speaker, trainer and consultant, Rodriguez Aguilera has assisted individuals and international organizations to assert a sense of purpose, perform under pressure and maximize potentials to reach and exceed goals. On an international level, Bettina has promoted economic development programs in Africa and Eastern Europe by helping women entrepreneurs set up centers of excellence where they can build and manage businesses. She has also participated in democracy missions to Albania, assisting in developing laws against domestic violence and implemented human development empowerment training programs in the Dominican Republic and other countries. On a local level, Bettina founded a business incubator program for woman entrepreneurs to help develop and improve over 600 local Miami businesses over a seven-year time frame, including business plan formation and obtaining minority certifications. She has also helped U. S. newcomers organize businesses and is currently spearheading a special E-B5 project within the City of Doral. Foreign and local governments have recognized her and the American flag has been flown in Washington, D.C. for her community and business achievements.
Bettina Rodriguez Aguilera …begins business programs Bettina has trained over 3,000 participants in the areas of Leadership and Economic Development, Democracy, Coalition Building and Women’s issues. She held the first position as Economic Developer and is currently the Vice Mayor of the City of Doral where she initiated the Doralian Women Leaders Award and the Coalition on the Status of Women.
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90th Installation and Woman’s Club Board Rededication
Gloria Burns received Leadership Award from CGWC President Mireya Kilmon. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––
BY LEE STEPHENS As GFWC Coral Gables Woman’s Club President, Mireya Kilmon, of Davie, begins the second half of her two year term running the CGWC. On May 1st, the Club held a rededication ceremony for the board of directors as well as an installation for a class of new members. The affair served to present the club’s top annual awards, thank top fundraisers and grant writers, enjoy a delicious dinner and have a good time. Among the many highlights of the evening, Doral resident Gloria Burns won the Barbara Rosenthal/ Sherry Wheeler Leadership Award as well as the Florida Federation of Women’s Club “ Blue Ribbon “ Award for membership. Coincidentally, Gulliver School’s Debi Moore, who was sponsored by Burns, was also honored winning the Club’s prestigious Barbara Lapsley New Member of the Year Award. That same evening Burns, who had been Queen “Member” of the Month in
May, passed her tiara and pageant sash on to a very deserving Past President Linda Hartwell, 2013 Casino Night Chair, who will have the honor for reigning for three months over the summer. The tiara and sash idea came from Kilmon, who holds several pageant titles and used this fun idea to recognize those who have gone above and beyond every month. Among the many who helped make the evening a success were Past Presidents Pam Schaefer and Barbara Lapsley, Sandy Schaefer, Maryann Etkin, and Ana Lam. In addition, Heike Liebkuchler , FFWC District 11 Director, officiated over the rededication of the board. This club owns and operates a free children’s dental clinic attached to their historic clubhouse. They meet the first and third Wednesday of every month and encourages women who are interested in giving back to their community and meeting new friends to visit their web site (www.coralgableswomansclub.org) for more information. Note: Membership is not restricted to Coral Gables residents.
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• CITY UPDATE • City Earns ‘Playful City’ Honors The City of Doral has earned recognition from KaBoom!, a national non-profit dedicated to “giving kids the childhood they deserve by bringing play to those who need it most.” The selection was made by sponsor Playful City USA for Doral’s outstanding dedication and continued efforts to create safe and exciting play spaces for its residents. “I am honored that the city has received
this recognition, and I am also excited about new ideas and possibilities for providing a safe environment for children to play in our community,” stated Mayor Luigi Boria. “Our children deserve a happy and healthy future and it starts by creating innovative programs for the children of the community to get involved in” . The City of Doral is among 217 cities in the Playful City USA community to be recognized.
Gray Robinson New Counsel Gray Robinson P.A. was nominated by Mayor Luigi Boria and then approved as City Attorney for the City of Doral at a special City Council meeting on May 10. The Mayor and Council voted unanimously to approve the nomination of the “prestigious corporate law firm comprised of over 270 seasoned attorneys throughout 11 offices across Florida, providing legal services for several local governments,” according to a statement of the action. Established in 1978, the firm has expanded across Florida, opening its Miami office in October, 2007. The firm’s designee, John Herin, gave a brief presentation and answered questions from Council members at the session. “Given that the City of Doral contin-
ues to grow and that we continue to thrive as a municipality, I knew that our next City Attorney would have to have certain important qualities in order to be successful and continue to propel our City forward,” Mayor Boria said. “The position was advertised by our Human Resources Department, and I have personally spoken to several individuals and firms interested in representing the City of Doral as our legal counsel. “I was looking for a combination of experience, professionalism, accompanied by a strong experienced support team. After several weeks of searching, I made the decision to go with an attorney and a firm that I believe encompasses all of the previously mentioned characteristics.”
City Creates Comission on Women Mayor Luigi Boria and the City of Doral Council passed a proposal introduced by Vice Mayor Bettina Rodriguez Aguilera creating a Commission on the Status of Women May 8. The commission will advise the council and the city administrators on women’s issues in Doral, including fair treatment, employment and education of women in
the community. The new agency will also be a guiding force in providing positive role models for young women in the community. Doral council meetings are held at the Government Center. For more information on scheduled meetings and agendas, visit the City website at <www.cityofdoral.com>.
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DBC Forum Offers Members Educational Talks
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Do you or someone you know have Actinic Keratosis? FXM Research in Miami is looking for males and females 18 years or older that suffer from Actinic Keratosis “can be caused by prolonged exposure to the sun, result in discrete, rough, dry, scaly bumps on the face and/or the scalp”, to participate in a four [4] studyvisit clinical research study. Medical Insurance is not required for study participation. Qualified participants will receive: • Evaluation by a Board Certified Dermatologist. • Investigational Study Medication or placebo at no cost. • Reimbursement for time and travel up to USD $200.00.
¿Tiene usted o alguien que usted conoce Keratosis Actínica? FXM Research en Miami está buscando hombres y mujeres de 18 años o más que sufran de Keratosis Actínica “pueden ser causadas por la exposición prolongada al sol, resultan en discretas lesiones abultadas, ásperas, secas, y escamosas en su cara y/o cuero cabelludo”, para participar en un estudio clínico de investigación que requiere cuatro [4] visitas. No se requiere seguro médico para su participación en el estudio. Los participantes que califiquen recibirán: • Evaluaciones por un Dermatólogo Certificado. • Los medicamentos bajo investigación o placebo sin costo alguno. • Compensación por tiempo y transporte hasta $200.00. From left: Jaime Paredes, Reza Ray, Liuzz Wiegandt and Marti Bueso at May 15 DBC Forum meeting. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
The Doral Business Council Forum, chaired by Mary Kay Director Lizz Wiegandt, offered its members several educational talks during May, coordinated by Nubielena Medina of NMG Consulting. Most recently, the group heard from Jaime Paredes regarding the best use of social media.
Under the DBC umbrella, the Forum is a networking group that offers category exclusivity and excellent relationship building opportunities. The group meets the first and third Wed. of the month. DBC members interested in learning more about this group should contact Lizz Wiegandt at 305-772-0749.
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¿Tiene usted o alguien que usted conoce Dermatitis Atópica (También conocida como Eczema)? FXM Research en Miami está buscando a hombres y mujeres de 18 a 65 años de edad que padecen de Dermatitis Atópica (parches de resequedad, enrojecimiento, descamación en su cuerpo con o sin picazón), para participar en un estudio clínico de investigación que requiere de nueve (9) visitas. No se requiere seguro médico para su participación en el estudio. Los participantes que califiquen recibirán: • Evaluaciones por un Dermatólogo Certificado. • Los medicamentos bajo investigación sin costo alguno. • Reembolso por su tiempo y transporte de hasta $540.00. For more information please call:
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Trustee Committee Helps DBC Growth
From left: Trustee Chair Nubielena Medina of NMG Consulting Inc.; DBC Chairman Nelson Penalver of Logistical Outsourcing; Sonya Canas and Luis Miguel, both of Mercantil Commercebank at May 23 luncheon. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
BY NUBIELENA MEDINA Chairwoman DBC Trustee Committee
The Doral Business Council Trustee Committee is made up of community leaders who are instrumental in helping increase the influence of its Trustee Members among company CEOs, decision-makers, legislators, and other influencers of South Florida. The important work of the committee helps ensure that the DBC is a place where companies can thrive. Trustee members play an important and visible role in the development of our community’s future. It is truly a partnership between South Florida’s most outstanding and forwardthinking leaders and Doral’s most outstanding and successful businesses, as the DBC draws from an extensive list of who’s who in Miami-Dade County. Current Trustee Members include: Vice-Chairman, Lloyd Braithwaite, Dale Carnegie Training; Raul Pino, Marriott’s
Villas at Doral; Barbara Romani, Citi; Alein Cadalso, Miami International Mall; Ash Ramkhalawa, SunTrust; Emma Piper, World Golf Championship; Nelson Peñalver, Logistical Outsourcing; Silvia “Bibi” Borges, Florida National University; Alvaro Sandino, Mercantil Commercebank; Gloria Burns, Community News; and Sara Valega, Miami International Mall. This year the committee aspires to work with all Trustee Members to develop initiatives that will improve the members’ competitive position, representing the diverse cultures and industry sectors across South Florida. Trustee Members enjoy an enhanced membership experience and special privileges with the DBC that enable the exchange of ideas and business development at the highest levels. For more information about the DBC Trustee Committee, contact Chairwoman Nubielena Medina at 305-470-4680 or < nubielena@nmgconsulting.com>.
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ARE YOU READY FOR HURRICANE SEASON? Batteries Plus® Offers Tips for Staying Powered Up and Connected in the Eye of the Storm
With hurricane season approaching (June through November), residents of South Florida should be prepared for widespread power outages and potential property damage. Batteries Plus, the nation’s largest and fastestgrowing battery and light bulb franchise, encourages consumers to take action now by stocking up on essential preparation and safety items. . “We recommend that consumers stock up on a variety of products that will maximize the battery life of items like flashlights and charging stations and keep communication lines open as long as possible so they can stay informed on breaking storm announcements,” said Chuck Kesl, owner of Batteries Plus in Miami Lakes, Fla. In preparation of the impending hurricane season, Batteries Plus Bulbs recommends stocking up on the following items. • Power Inverters –Power inverters
allow you to use a car’s battery to run a variety of electronic devices, including phones, laptops, cameras and other appliances. • Flashlights – As a general rule of thumb, have one flashlight per person in your household. • Backup Chargers for Mobile Devices – External, portable battery packs, including one solar-charged and one extended-capacity battery, can help keep a smartphone juiced up longer than its normal battery life. • Alkaline Batteries – Stock up on two to three sets of backup batteries, including AA, AAA, C, D, 9 volt, and 6 volt, for every device that requires a charge. • Generator Starting Battery – The battery for your home or business generator has been in storage and needs to be checked. Bring in your generator and other batteries to Batteries Plus for free testing.
• Emergency Lighting and Exit Signs – Make sure these are in working order and replace batteries regularly. • Solar charger for car, boat, mobility and more – This will help you recharge when the power is out. • Spare batteries – Consider spare batteries for laptops, mobility and certainly medical devices. • Radios – A battery-powered, twoway or hand-crank radio, plus a NOAA weather radio with tone alert to stay informed about weather and evacuation announcements. Other essentials – Stock up on water, non-perishable, easy-to-prepare foods such as canned goods and food that do not require refrigeration, cooking, water or special preparation. Batteries Plus is located at 5640 NW 167th Street in Miami Lakes (just off the Palmetto Expy (FL-826) and Red Road (NW 57th Ave), in the Home
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Depot center, next to AT&T), phone: 305-626-8700. You can also visit www.BatteriesPlus.com or follow us on Facebook and Twitter.
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American Welding Society Appoints Two New VP’s The American Welding Society Dennis Harwig joins the AWS team as (AWS), based in Doral and the world’s vice president of technology and business largest organization dedicated to advancing development where he oversees AWS’s applications of welding, has announced the technical and education services departappointments of William ments. “Bill” Fudale as vice presiBefore coming to AWS, dent of sales and marketing Harwig worked for the Edison and Dennis D. Harwig as vice Welding Institute for more than president of technology and five years most currently servbusiness development. ing as director for center develIn his role, Fudale will opment and the Navy Joining lead AWS’s global expansion Center, a US Navy ManTech strategy by overseeing sales Center of Excellence. Harwig operations, including show holds a B.S. and M.S. degree in sales, advertising sales and welding engineering from The international business develOhio State University and a William ‘Bill’ Fudale opment. In addition, Fudale Ph.D. in welding engineering also oversees operations of technology from Cranfield AWS marketing and commuUniversity. nications. Headquartered in Doral Fudale comes to AWS and led by a volunteer organizafrom Magswitch, a leading tion of officers and directors, manufacturer of magnetic AWS serves nearly 70,000 switching technology used in members worldwide and is welding and fabrication, liftcomposed of 22 Districts with ing and automation, where he 250 Sections and student chapserved as president and globters. al sales and marketing direcFor more information, tor. He holds a B.A. in busivisit the society’s website at Dennis D. Harwig ness administration from <http://www.aws.org> and Ohio State University. click on “Pressroom.”
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I’ve been divorced for a while and just never found someone I wanted to spend time with. I finally found someone and I thought all was well, but he broke up with me abruptly. I really thought we had something special. He was everything I wanted in a man. What can I do at this point because he says he just wants to move on? There is one thing you can do and that is to be honest with yourself. Sometimes the break up is out of the blue, but more times than not there were signs and you just didn’t want to see them. It could be that you were focused on what you wanted as opposed to what was really before you. The potential of what he/we could be overrides the actual behavior/reality. He might have been everything you wanted but you might not have been everything he wanted. I know that sounds a bit harsh, but step back and depersonalize it. Haven’t you ever met a man that was nice and there really wasn’t anything “wrong” with him, but you just weren’t interested? Women tend to throw themselves under the nearest bus when someone breaks up with them because they think they are not good enough. It’s not that you were not good enough, just not “right for” and that door swings both ways. What you can do at this point is accept him moving on and you do the same, knowing that it just was not the right fit and that perhaps you chose to see your own reality. Next time around, take off the rose colored glasses, see the relationship as it truly is and possibly spare yourself some heartache. My husband constantly puts me down. I’m always walking on eggshells to please
DIVORCE COACH him and, in the process, I’ve lost who I am. He claims he loves me, but everything is conditional with him. I fear divorce is just around the corner as he refuses counseling. Are there any other steps I can take? It’s difficult to work things out and make your feelings known when your spouse refuses to get marriage counseling. Perhaps you meeting with a therapist to work out your own feelings would at least allow you the clarity you need to either move towards divorce or learn ways to deal with his behavior so it doesn’t adversely affect your self esteem. When love is conditional on your behavior, it is being used to control you. A love that seeks to keep you from being you is not love at all, no matter what the other person insists. Good luck! Note to Self: To love and be myself is the most important gift I can give myself. Debbie’s Library: Mars and Venus on a Date By John Gray The 30 Day Heartbreak Cure By Catherine Hickland Debbie Martinez is a Certified Life Coach specializing in divorce, relationships and women’s issues. She has given workshops on various topics and has offices in South Miami. For more information, go to <www.thepowerofdivorcecoach.com> or call 305-984-5121.
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Katt hass noo planss too stopp runningg anyy timee soon
BY JUSTIN HESSER
Kat Hurley-Bolinder spent her entire adult life traveling the world as a Delta Airlines stewardess. She didn’t start exercising, however, until she moved to Miami with her husband in 1974. It all started with a friendly wager. “I was bragging to the guy across the street about the fact that I had lost some weight,” she said. “You think you’re in good shape?” he said. “I bet that you can’t run around the block.” “Put your money where your mouth is,” she said. About half way through the half-mile run, Kat realized she was in horrible shape, but she did finish the run. Finally, she got back to her place and flopped into a chair. “See, I told you I could do it,” she said. “Yeah, but look at you!” he said. “Yeah this is terrible!” she agreed. So for the next few months, Kat trained until she was able to run four miles.
At that time she was flying San Francisco trips for Delta and had always wanted to walk across the Golden Gate Bridge to Sausalito. But now with her newfound skill she decided to run across the bridge. “When I got out there and got to the end of the bridge, I was so exhilarated about running for the first time across the Golden Gate Bridge that I continued jogging into Sausalito, even though it was farther than I had ever run before,” Kat said. “This was the first time that I had ever felt the runner’s high.” As a stewardess, Kat was able to travel around the world and would use running as a way to take in the cities that she traveled to. “About every place Delta flies — France, England, Ireland, Spain, South Africa, Japan, every international destination — I would run,” she said. “When I had a layover, I would run around a river, or in the woods, or through the city, wherever I could.” In 1976, she joined the Delta Airlines Road Running Club and ran a race in a different U.S. city every month and competed in the World Airline Road Race every year.
INSIDE SPORTS The WARR is an international running competition held in a different country every year, sponsored by different airlines. Through the WARR, Kat ran races in Australia, Finland, England and Spain. She ran her first marathon in St. Georges, Utah in 1994 and finished just 28 seconds under four hours, which qualified her for the Boston Marathon. “For women over 50, the deadline was under four hours,” she said. “So I made it, which was pretty cool. But I said, ‘Geez! That means I’ve gotta run another one of these darn things!’ They’re not easy; they’re hard, really hard!” So far, Kat has run two marathons, two half marathons, numerous 5ks, 10ks and other shorter competitions, and she has run in countries on six continents. She is now 71 and retired from Delta. This, however, has not stopped her from running. She spends four days a week running with a group of women in a boot camp at MiamiDade College, does Orange Theory and competes in long-distance races. This past year, she has run in two mud runs, a foam fest, and the ING Half Marathon. “In my age group I always win,” she said. “Many times I’m the only one in my age group running in the event. But I do beat people in the 65-69 and 60-64 age groups and a heck of a lot of other people, too. I used to run in the middle of the pack, but now I’m a little behind the middle. I’m still beating all of those people behind me, though. That’s pretty amazing when you think about it. And I think, ‘Oh My, I just outran a 25-year old kid.’ How about that?” Kat will run in the Eurasia Marathon in
Kat Hurley-Bolinder finishes October Atlanta Mud Run. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
Istanbul, Turkey next year and has no plans to stop running any time soon. Justin Hesser has an MBA from St. Thomas University, with a specialization in sports administration, and is a regular contributor to the Pinecrest Tribune. He may be contacted via email at <jzhess88@gmail.com> or by calling 786543-2988.
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Women’s Alliance Group Returns Stronger Than Ever BY GLORIA BURNS
The Women’s Alliance Group, chaired and co-chaired by Doral Councilwoman Christi Fraga, of City Select, and Maria Mendez, VP of Amtrust, respectively were delighted to announce that Palmetto General Hospital has once again volunteered to be the Presenting Sponsor for DBC Women’s Alliance Group’s 4th Annual Luncheon held June 5, at Shula’s Hotel and Golf Resort in Miami Lakes. Thanks to the efforts of Vilma Medio, Palmetto General Hospital has supported the DBC Woman’s Alliance Group since its inception. In fact, Palmetto General has
been an ongoing presenting sponsor for the stellar event from the start. Thanks to their support and that of many other generous sponsors, the event has benefitted numerous charitable organizations over the years. Proceeds from this year’s raffle are being directed to Dress for Success. Featured speaker for the luncheon was Donna Abood, Chairman and Founding Partner of Colliers International South Florida. Look for extensive coverage with photos on this event in the July issue of the Doral Tribune. For more information on the DBC Women’s Alliance Group, contact the DBC office at 305 470-0597.
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MCS students Earn Local and National Recognition *
MIAMI CHRISTIAN
UPDATE BY GLORIA BURNS
Miami Christian School Students have a broad range of abilities and talents, several recently receiving recognition locally and on a larger scale for their accomplishments. MSophomore Alex Yaniz was named The Miami Herald’s “Bowler of the Year” Bowler of the Year, Alex Yaniz for high s c h o o l sports, racking up the highest bowling average of any other high school student throughout Miami Dade County. In addition, Junior students Elisha Cordeau, Melissa Gonzalez, Ralfael Fernandez and Crystal Zheng were recog-
Junior Elisha Cordeau
nized for their articles published on the front page of Teen Ink, a teen literary magazine and web site. Due to reader popularity, all landed their articles on the front page for a full day. Featured were Crystal’s article, “That Woman”, a sci-fi fantasy; Gonzalez’s “The Start of Forever”. romance fiction; Fernandez’s “Caged Wolf, also sci-fi fantasy; and Cordeau’s “The Island” actionadventure fiction.
Melissa Gonzalez (left), Rafael Fernandez, and Crystal Zheng.
Top MCS students graduating from Elementary, Middle and High school were invited to Coral Gables The Friends of Education Annual Achievement Breakfasts held May 2 and 8 at the Westin Colonnade, all awarded medals and certificates for their achievements. The elementary school breakfast included a program featuring numbers from a children’s theatre at Actors’ Playhouse at the Miracle Theatre directed by Eric Maulding. Junior and Senior High students were treated to a short talk and music by the “RocDoc”: Gastroenterologist Dr. Stephen Eskin, an accomplished musician who composes songs and teaches with his music. The senior honorees: Blake Beckelheimer, Andre Bergouignan, Shamyr Borgelin, Gabriel Brito Garcia, David Cruz, Alejanddro Gonzalez, Kevin Iszler, Daniel Lesteiro, Rex Magann, Demi Rivera, Jailene Rosado, Hamza Salem, and Michael Santiago. Eighth Graders included - Brittany Beckelheimer, Julitza Lopez-Cardenas, Justin Marono, Juan Ramirez, Alekzander Reyes, Joshua Rosario, Enzo Sinclair, and Abel Victores. Fifth graders: Julianne Arista, Nina Beam, Janelle Diaz, Richard Joseph, Daniel Reyes, Leandro Rodriguez, Amin Salem, Samara Shute, Aniela Victores and Daniel Victores. * • • • • • • On the alumni front, Tyrone Jordan (’94) began college studies at the University of Florida on scholarship, then transferred to Florida State University where he earned degrees in Hospitality Management, and in Visual Arts. He has been a professor at Full Sail University in Orlando for the past 10 years in the Finals
Alumnus Tyrone Jordan, (’94) developed hearingimpaired software
Projects Department until 2012 when he began Computer Animation Motion Capture work. He has also been involved in projects for the American Medical Association, a Tampa toy company, a Digital Combine for ESPN and has developed interactive software for the hearing impaired. • • • • • • * Finally, Miami Christian is hosting its first Community Vendor/Yard Sale on Saturday, June 8, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.with a bounce house, pony rides, games for kids, music, lots of food, and great selections from local vendors. Those interested in reserving space for a donation of $25 should call Woody Gentry at 305.221.7754 x741 for more information.
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How to stay organized BY IVY JAREL
If an organizing crew came into your home and organized everything right now, like they do on some of those television shows, do you have the organization techniques in place to stay organized? The trouble with getting organized isn’t necessarily getting there (you can do it yourself or hire a professional organizer to help you), it’s staying there. Organization isn’t just all about your daily habits, it’s about creating systems that support you and help you stay organized. • You can get organized slowly (and stay that way); a little at a time is better than nothing. Take something with you that does not belong in the room you are in when you leave it. Your life and home can run smoothly. You can gain the knowledge, skills and routines necessary to actually keep it that way. However it does take a commitment everyday to maintain the order you created when you first got organized. Once you’ve organized your home and made a place for something, put things away in that place. This by far is the most important tip to stay organized. How many times do we set something down on a nearby desk or table, because we are tired, in a hurry, preoccupied with other thoughts or just being plain lazy? And comes the time that we need it again, we look for it in its original place where we expect it to be. Sure enough, we don’t find it! And the time we may spend searching to locate it is definitely not time well spent.
ORGANIZING, DECORATING & STAGING A HOME Resist the urge, it usually takes only a few seconds longer to put something away in its place. You will avoid having to completely reorganize your home time and time again. • Make a weekly to-do list and chart out the days of the week that you want to do certain task, don’t pile up all your work in one day. When you see things you want right in front of your eyes constantly on your list, you not only feel accountable to accomplish them, you feel motivated to do so. • Prioritize what’s most important to you and your family. • Get the tools you need to stay organized. Planner, paper trays, extra containers, if you didn’t get enough when you first got organized. • Keep your organizing methods simple. • Have fun staying organized, be colorful and make your organizing suit your personality. We are only half-way through the year. You have six months left in 2013 to keep the promises you made to yourself in January. Accomplish them, you know you can! We would like for you to share any creative ways that have made it easy for you to stay organized. Contact us at <floridaprofessionalorganizers@yahoo.com>.
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Preparingg forr a hurricanee inn 2013 HAL FELDMAN While most of the world is jealous of South Florida’s weather, hurricane season can strike fear in local homeowners. And, while we’ve been lucky since Hurricane Andrew, this is no time for complacency. “Our memories are so short,” Channel 10’s Max Mayfield said recently. “It had been 27 years between Betsy and Andrew. Now I can sense that memory lapse happening again. History is a pretty good teacher and it teaches us that we need to have a plan.” The Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1 to Nov. 30, so now is the time for us to have a plan and take action. As homeowners, we should take heart in the fact that since Hurricane Andrew in 1992, major strides have been made in building codes, preparation guidelines and public safety procedures. The technology of weather forecasting is also significantly better, leading to early and more accurate warnings. Still, to be safe, we must also do our part with personal preparation. “It only takes one storm to hurt us and it’s far better to be prepared and then stand down than the alternative,” said Mayfield. As a former technology and emergency planning executive, I’ve prepared companies for the worst. While no plan is perfect, the following should help you prepare for a storm.
PERSONAL AND FAMILY STORM PREPAREDNESS GUIDE Seventy-two hours before the storm is predicted to arrive, you should help your family prepare for the storm. As a rule of thumb, Florida Power and Light (FPL) and local emergency agency preparedness begins 72 hours before a storm; you should too. EARLY STORM PREPARATIONS (72 HOURS) Know your evacuation route (in case an
evacuation order is issued for your area). Miami-Dade County has updated the evacuation zones for 2013 and you can see the document here: <www.miamidade.gov/fire/library/OEM/evac uation-zone-map-2013.pdf> If you or a family member have special needs, contact your local emergency management office now. Trim trees and clear debris/items from your property that can easily become airborne. Make sure you have your trash/debris at the curb for pickup well in advance of the storm. Test your generator and fill gas containers with fresh gas (generators should be run monthly to ensure they are in working order, gas should have been stored for no more than one year, and oil and filters need to be changed after every 30 hours of use). Install or mount your hurricane shutters. Maintain a printed emergency contact list for your family and friends. Make copies of insurance and important documentation and have it available in a portable, waterproof container. Photograph your property both inside and outside your home so you’ll have verification photos should an insurance claim be necessary.
EMERGENCY SUPPLIES Where applicable, ensure your storm supplies are stored in easy-tocarry containers, such as coolers or backpacks. First Aid kit – ensure the medical supplies inside are not out-of-date Prescription medicine – make sure you have enough to last for 7-10 days Battery-powered radio and/or television – make sure you have plenty of fresh batteries on hand. Flashlights – Make sure that you have extra batteries and bulbs. Non-perishable foods – you’ll need a 3-7 day supply of food for each person in your home. Make sure you have a manual can opener available. Plastic plates and utensils – Have enough so that you can eat meals without having to
RIGHT: Hal Feldman (left) and Max Mayfield.
BELOW: Satellite image of Hurricane Andrew in 1992.
wash dishes. Water – Have a 3-7 day supply of fresh water for each person at your home (use one gallon/day/person as a guideline). Specialty items for infants, elderly, disabled and pets – Don’t forget the diapers, pet food and other special items that you and your family need. Money – Make sure you have a good amount of cash on hand. This will allow you to make purchases after the storm at businesses that may not have electricity or working credit/debit card validation machines. Cord phone – make sure you have at least one working cord phone available for use should the power go out.
LAST-MINUTE PREPARATION ITEMS (36 HOURS) Fuel vehicles – Fill tanks on all your vehicles. Port Everglades closes 48 hours before a storm and fuel delivery trucks are banned from delivering gasoline to gas stations once winds are above 30 mph. Set Refrigerator and Freezers to coldest setting – This way, if the power goes out, your food will last longer. Ice and frozen water bottles – It is a good idea to prepare as much spare ice (and freeze a few water bottles) as can fit in your freezer. It will keep your foods colder for a prolonged power outage and allow you to have cold
water on hand if necessary. Charge your cell phones fully – Try not to use your cell phone until after the storm has passed so that you can conserve battery power (in case the power goes out) Pool pumps – Turn off the pool pump, ensure timer won’t turn it back on automatically and cover the pump. Unplug extras – Just before the storm arrives, unplug all unnecessary items from the wall socket. This will protect them from any surges. Locate fashlights and cord phone – Find logical locations for easy access to these important items should the power go out. Park Vehicles Safely – Try to place vehicles in areas where they are shielded from wind and potential flying debris. If you are in an area that floods easily, seek the highest ground, potentially even a short walk from your home. Fill bathtub/sink – In case the water supply becomes non-potable and your water supply runs out, it is advisable to have some tap water in reserve. With our lives so computer-centric these days, I highly advise the use of Dropbox <www.dropbox.com> to store important digital files online. Consider this a quick way to do a cloud backup. Should your hardware be destroyed, you can securely log in and pick up your files from any Internet-connected computer. Hal Feldman is a Realtor with RE/MAX Advance Realty. Contact him with story ideas or real estate questions at < w w w. M i a m i H a l . c o m > , <Hal@MiamiHal.com> or
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Ed Williamson marks 35 years; Diclofenac Alert gets Cadillac Master Dealer Award BY SONIA MARTINEZ, RPH
Cadillac regional director Dave Fitzwater (left) presents Ed Williamson with Cadillac Master Dealer Award ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
BY LEE STEPHENS
Ed Williamson, chairman and CEO of the Williamson Automotive Group, recently received the Cadillac Master Dealer Award for 35 years as a Cadillac dealer. The Cadillac Master Dealer Award is the highest level of achievement and Williamson is just the second dealer in the country to gain a 35-year award. The Williamson Automotive Group, 7815 SW 104 St, is the second largest Cadillac retailer in the nation. Williamson is recognized as an outstanding member of the Miami-Dade community. He is a trustee at the
University of Miami and an Orange Bowl Committee member. He is also a contributor to many causes and charities, including the United Way, Camillus House, Chapman Partnership, the Baptist Foundation, Cancer Relay for Life, Pinecrest Public Schools, and Gulliver and Ransom Everglades schools. Williamson began his career in the automobile business 45 years ago and over the years he has developed a reputation as a man of stature, wisdom and astute knowledgeable about the car industry, especially Cadillac. For information, call 305-670-7202 or send email to <markn@williamsoncadillac.com>.
It has been known for over a decade that some oral non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as diclofenac are associated with more cardiovascular complications than other NSAIDs such as naproxen. According to a Science Daily article published recently in PLOS Medicine (an openaccess, peer-reviewed medical journal provided by the Public Library of Science), when taken orally, diclofenac’s risk is almost identical to that of Vioxx® (rofecoxib), which was withdrawn from worldwide sales in 2004 because of cardiovascular risk. Diclofenac has no advantage over other NSAIDs in terms of gastrointestinal safety and some researchers are calling for diclofenac to be removed from the market. Yet, an indepth analysis found that diclofenac prescribing/sales were three times higher than that of naproxen, likely due to marketing efforts by pharmaceutical companies. Check with your doctor if you take diclofenac, particularly if you have other cardiac risk factors. And, ask our compounding pharmacist about the value of transdermal NSAIDs for relief of pain and inflammation.
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A Student’s Perspective
The Value of Miami Christian School BY CHRISTOPHER GONZALEZ
Training minds and touching hearts, the mission statement for Miami Christian School is a simple statement, yet it reveals everything one needs to know about the school’s purpose for its students. These have been the words the school has stuck by since the days its doors first opened in 1954 and they’ve held true to it ever since. Miami Christian offers an experience that many schools are unable to provide, primarily because they focus on providing the best for each individual student. They succeed in this because they not only strive to push the students academically, but to better themselves as individuals, aiding them to achieve their fullest potential both scholastically and spiritually. Miami Christian has excelled in academics producing top tier students that have reached their college dreams across this nation. Being AdvancEd and ACSI accredited, MCS is not only viewed positively by colleges and universities, but has also come to expect “cream of the crop” students graduating from MCS.
Aside from the constant changing technologies, MCS offers its students an advanced learning environment, helping students gain all-around experience. MTeachers at all grade levels provide a mentor/parental-like persona, seeking students to strive to be the absolute best that they can be. Some teachers even care about their students many years after they have moved on from their class. MFor example, Mrs. Clark (First Grade) has had her share of students come and go through her 30 years at MCS. For current students and graduates, Joanna Clark has played an integral part in shaping them for adulthood. It is teachers like Mrs. Clark that students reflect on later in life and see the profound impact on their growth. MEven so, MCS’s greatest offer in an overall stuMCS Cafeteria Director Keith Harris, Joanna Clark, First Grade dent experience is the familyTeacher. like atmosphere of the whole –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
school. Having a smaller student body allows the students and the faculty to be close knit and provides almost a second home to many students. MCS becomes more than a school, more than just another place because everyone is close to each other; students and faculty care for each other and have a familial bond that is hard to find at most schools. Keith Harris (Neil’s Catering Service, the school’s main food provider) is another example of a staff member who has seen countless students in his 18 years here, caring for each and every single student by being friendly and showing genuine interest at all times. Miami Christian School is a school unlike any other. From its desire for students to achieve the pinnacle of excellence in academics, to the spiritual shaping of the students, and most importantly, through the family bond created on campus. MCS provides a rare opportunity to its students that are nearly impossible to find anywhere else. Check out the school at <ww.miamichristian.org> or on Facebook, and become a part of the family that is MCS.
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DBC International Committee hosted Signature Breakfast
Gloria Burns, Community Newspapers; Carlos Rivero, Regions Security; Iliana Carbajal, FirstBank Florida; Marianella Watanabe, Comcast Business Solutions.
On Tuesday, June 11th, 2013, the Doral Business Council’s International Committee hosted 150 professionals, entrepreneurs and business leaders for its monthly Signature Breakfast at the Trump Doral Golf Resort and Spa. Ken Roberts, CEO of World City, presented the 2013 Trade numbers and discussed Miami’s growing position as an international trade and commerce powerhouse. Augie Picado, Vice President of Marketing for UPS, Americas Region, presented the keynote address to the crowd and table sponsors included American Cancer Society, FirstBank Florida, hibu, Hispanic Business Initiative Fund, Mercantil Commercebank, Regions Security Systems and Russell Bedford.
Marianella Watanabe, Comcast Business Solutions; Carolina Giralt, JetStream Financial; Bettina Rodriguez-Aguilera, Councilwoman for the City of Doral; Marti Bueso, Home Financing Center; Silvia “Bibi” Borges, Florida National University.
Lloyd Braithwaite, Dale Carnegie; Marianna Ferriol, Alonso & Garcia PA
‘The DBC Forum Group” John Burns, Life 4 Diabetes; Iliana Rodriguez, Novabancard; Lizz Wiegandt, Mary Kay; Efrain Sora, Sora Global Insurance; Theresa Gonzalez, Airtech
Janice Rubio, City Select; Gus Fraga, City Select; Christie Fraga, Maria Luisa Gonzalez-Silva, Baptist Health; Nelson Penalver, DBC Board Chairman; Frank Irizarry, FirstBank Florida Councilwoman for the City of Doral
Joanne Staley, Federal Reserve; Marcia Cleary, Citibank; Marti Bueso
Iliana Rodriguez, Novabancard; Isabel Del Castillo, Miami International Mall, Sarah Valega, Miami International Mall; Alein Cadalso, Miami International Mall; Alyssa Ramos, Que Belle.
Augie Picado, UPS; Ken Roberts, World City, Rodrigo Garcia-Nieto, UPS
Manny Fernandez, BenTrust, with Dan Weinbach, The Weinbach Group Christie Fraga, Barbara Romani, Citibank; Yosie Crespo, Doral Golf Resort and Spa
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Julie Maykowski Named Opera Artistic Director Florida Grand Opera recently welcomed Julie Maykowski as its new Director of Artistic Administration and Head of the Young Artist Program, overseeing all aspects of the company’s music department. “Having had the pleasure of working with Julie previously, the energy and enthusiasm she will bring to our team will be tremendous,” says General Director and CEO, Susan T. Danis. “Her commitment to opera and young singers will positively impact FGO and our community.” A dedicated artist, teacher, and administrator, Maykowski has led a life immersed in music and is a self-professed opera and pedagogy fanatic, spending the last seven years in the field of development, most recently as Director of Development in Sarasota Opera and Arizona Opera. This deviation from her music career came in 2006, just after receiving her Doctoral of Music Arts degree at the University of Kansas, when she headed Kentucky Opera’s educational programming and Young Artist Program, writing and directing all programs and lectures and
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Five Doral Silver Knights Honored Mayor Luigi Boria extended his congratulations to five Doral high school seniors nominated for the prestigious Miami Dade County Class of 2013 Silver Knight Awards, honored at the James L. Knight Center. Seniors from Ronald W. Reagan High School and categories of community service and academic excellence included Mariana González, Arts; Nicole Langesfeld, English & Literature; Michelle Woodward, Journalism; María Badino, Scienc and Liana Juárez, senior at Doral
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Academy Preparatory School, was nominated for her achievement in Science. Mayor Boria and the City Council will recognize the students for their service to their schools and the community at the June 12 City Council meeting in City Hall. The late John S. Knight, publisher of The Miami Herald, instituted The Silver Knight Awards Program in 1959, to recognize those High School seniors whose record of service to their schools and communities exemplifies an unselfish and continuous use of talents in helping others.
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