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From the
District Assembly:
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Former Mayor Kathy McCann passed away
– we offered a moment of silence In recognition of her life and good works.
From the Miami Herald Posted on Sunday,
04.26.09:
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City mourns passing of its first
female mayor, Cathy McCann
Former
South Miami Mayor Cathy McCann, an activist who spent 16 years on the city
commission, died of cancer April 18. The city is considering naming a
section of Southwest 87th Street in her honor.
[File
Photo]: Former South Miami mayor Cathy McCann and Habitat for Humanity
International founder Millard Fuller attend the construction of a Habitat
home in the city in 2001.
BY LAURA MORALES
She had an encyclopedic knowledge of the South Miami city
charter. She pushed for affordable housing and responsible development.
And she broke the glass ceiling as the city's first woman mayor,
serving two terms.
Cathy McCann, who spent 14 years on the dais and helped
build 35 Habitat for Humanity homes in the city, died of cancer on April 18
at South Miami Hospital. She was 75.
Improving the city was her passion, said Peter McCann, her
husband of 49 years.
''Zoning was her main issue, what got her into government.
She believed it determines everything about how the city goes,'' he said.
The fifth of nine children, she was born Catherine
Rutherford in 1933 in Portland, Maine -- where she would meet her future
husband.
Peter McCann described their two-year courtship as ``nothing
very dramatic, just getting to know each other.''
After marrying, the couple moved to West Miami in 1961,
settling in South Miami nine years later, he said.
Upon her arrival, McCann, a graduate of Kalamazoo College,
got a copy of the city's first comprehensive plan. Studying it sparked her
interest in government, she told UM history professor Greg Bush in a 1999
interview.
Before running for office, she served on the city's
environmental review, commercial development and public relations boards.
She was first elected in 1980 and won the mayor's seat in 1990.
As mayor, she started a municipal recycling program, led
efforts to build housing for seniors, directed resources to low-income
areas of the city and started after-school programs.
She called the weeks following Hurricane Andrew her most
trying times in office, Peter McCann said.
''We slept at City Hall for two weeks after the hurricane so
she could manage the cleanup,'' he said.
It was during her tenure as mayor that McCann contacted
Habitat for Humanity of Greater Miami. She wanted affordable homes to
replace crack houses and a seedy apartment block of which she oversaw
demolition of. She served on the board of directors for 12 years, five of
them as president.
''She was determined that all of the citizens of her beloved
city enjoy a high quality of living,'' said Anne Manning, Habitat's
executive director.
The former mayor is survived by three children, Susan McCann,
46, who lives in Houston; Catherine Deckers, 44, who lives in Merritt
Island; and Peter Jr., 42, who lives in Palmetto Bay. She had seven
grandchildren.
At their Tuesday meeting, commissioners considered co-naming
a section of Southwest 87th Street after McCann, but tabled the matter for
later discussion.
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. May 2 at First
United Methodist Church of South Miami, 6565 Red Rd.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made
in McCann's memory to Habitat for Humanity, 3800 NW 22nd Ave., Miami, FL
33142.
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SAVE
THE DATE:
Saturday, May 16, 2009
We're
planning a terrific
Family of Rotary Social at the Marlins
The Marlins versus the Rays. We've
got a rock-bottom price of $27 and lots of good Rotary exposure. Sign
up now through your Club or contact AG Michael Kesti (305-323-2903).
Bring your family and enjoy the evening at the ballpark!
On July
19th, we'll be working with the Marlins participating in their 50/50
raffle. We're looking for a few great volunteers to go to the park
and sell raffle tickets. 25% of the proceeds will go to support
Polio. Bring your friends, bring your children, have a great time and
support a great cause. Contact Michael if you're interested.
Yours
in Rotary Service,
DG Marcy
Saturday, June 13, 2009 @ 7:00 p.m.
Installation Dinner @ Signature Gardens
12725 SW
122nd Ave, Miami, FL 33186
Tel: (305) 251-5000 / Fax: (305) 251-7723
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Next show:
Saturday &
Sunday, February 27 – 28, 2010
www.southmiamiartfest.com (official site)
www.myspace.com/southmiamiartfest (unofficial site)
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Mark Your Calendars |
May 2, 2009 |
Rotary Leadership Institute
American Intercontinental University
2250 N Commerce Pkwy
Weston,
FL
33326
We are happy to
announce that the Rotary Leadership Institute will once again be held at conveniently located American
Intercontinental University in Weston , Florida . It will be
conducted on May 2, 2009.
What better way to prepare for the Rotary Year in 2009-2010
than to enhance your general management and leadership skills plus expand
your Rotary knowledge at the same time?
Space is limited;
therefore you should register as soon as possible so as not to be
disappointed. You can see the complete class schedule as well as
register at the below link. Registration
deadline is April 22, 2009!!!
http://www.rlitraining.org
We look forward to
seeing you at this very rewarding and enjoyable event. Please feel
free to contact me if you have any questions. Registration
questions should be directed to Debbie Maymon( debmaymon@bellsouth.net)
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Friday, June 5
and Saturday, June 6, 2009 |
at Ludlum Elementary
for the American Cancer Society
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RI Convention -
Birmingham |
Meeting Functionaries |
Invocation: |
Ed Fischer
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Pledge: |
Lakitsia
Gaines |
Guests: |
Karen
Vassel
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Happy $:
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Hampton
Booker
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Door Prize: |
Darryl
Downs & Linda Kaplan (thanks to John Sorgie)
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$$$ $7/$335 Prize
K
of Hearts |
Sid Greenstein
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Future Speakers: |
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May
5, 2009 |
Leonard Mondschein - Elder Law Attorney |
May
12, 2009 |
Joyce Maschinski, PhD, Plant Ecologist from
Fairchild Topical Bontanic Garden regarding The Center for Tropical Plant
Conservation
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President: Bill Enright
bill@handsonmiami.org
President Elect: Pansy Graham
pansygraham@bellsouth.net
Vice President: Mike Mills
millsmike@aol.com
Secretary: Doreen Reitnauer
dhiker217@aol.com
Treasurer: David Jacobs
david@jnccpas.com
Sergeant at Arms: Azam Malik
azam@sdsol.com
To send an E-mail to the Rotary Club of South Miami’s Board of Directors, board@southmiamirotary.org
South Miami Rotary Club:
www.southmiamirotary.org
Rotary District 6990:
www.rotary6990.org
World Organization:
www.rotary.org
Mission Statement
The mission of Rotary International, a worldwide association of Rotary clubs, is to provide service to others, to promote high ethical standards, and to advance world understanding, goodwill, and peace through its fellowship of business, professional, and community leaders.
THE 4-WAY TEST OF THE THINGS WE THINK, SAY OR DO:
Is it the TRUTH?
Will it build GOODWILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIPS? |
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Is it FAIR to all concerned?
Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned?" |
Benefits of Being A Rotarian (Membership)
Rotary membership provides the opportunity to:
¨ Become connected to your community.
¨ Work with others in addressing community needs.
¨ Interact with other professionals in your community;
assist with RI's international humanitarian service efforts.
¨ Establish contacts with an international network of professionals.
¨ Develop leadership skills. Involve family in promoting service efforts.
Renewing or Joining
To Renew ($275) or to become a New Member ($325) contact
Asaad Massoud, at www.racharters.com
Fundraisers
Interested in putting together a fundraiser? Contact Club Service Chair Linda Kaplan at lk@lindakaplane.com
