The Artist, Malcolm Rae

A fellow Rotarian, Malcom Rae is known as "The Artist" at his rotary club;

"I try to capture the beauty of the Bahamas before the politicians, preachers, and progress destroy everything...I fear that I am losing."

Mr. Rae paints with a variety of media, including acrylics, watercolors, and pastels. His styles range from traditional to abstract, with a bit of sculpture thrown in. He is a self taught artist, although he enjoys visiting museums. Originally he studied medicine at the University of the West Indies, but discovered that he had a greater passion for art. Over the years, Mr. Rae has participated in eight street shows in Florida.

He is also a 2011 Ambassador to the Bahamas for the Portrait Society of America.

At Mr. Rae's Rotary club, he is responsible for the Bahamas' Annual Government House "Art of Thanks", held during Thanksgiving. They received permission from the Governor-General to hold the show in the ballroom for a black tie event. Artists were assisted by the members and sold their works with the club handling the sales. A percentage of the profit was given to various charities. New artists learned that art can be a serious business.

Mr. Rae graciously donates his artwork to the seven Rotary clubs in Nassau to raise money for their various charities. He also generously allowed our club to pick out one of his paintings for a fundraiser!

If you would like to learn more about Mr. Rae's artwork, please visit his website. He may also be emailed at stingrae@batelnet.bs

 

Mr. Rae discusses his artwork with various members.

Presenting one of his latest works of art.

Bill Tuttle, Exhibits and Graphics Coordinator at Zoo Miami, was asked to pick a painting from Mr. Rae's collection, to be used for fundraising purposes for the club.

President Jack Courtright presents Mr. Rae with a certificate of appreciation.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Induction Ceremony at Papichi

Today an induction ceremony was held at Papichi in Pinecrest to welcome the new Miami Metrozoo Rotary Club leadership team. District Governor Todd Dayton presided over the ceremony.

2011-2012 Board:
President: Carol Nobles
Treasurer: Riesa Lewis
Secretary: Phil Cabase

Restaurant where the ceremony was held (location: 9619 South Dixie Highway Pinecrest, FL 33156)

In

Menu

Inside of Papichi

 

Rotarian Bill Maer (of Maer Automotive) and his wife, Secretary-Elect Phil Cabase, and Dr. Nita Lewis

Rotarian Al Smith (Fast Signs) smiles at the camera

Rotarian and former Rotary President Bill Tuttle, and his wife Pat

Rotarian Al Smith (far left), Rotarian Dorothee Rubin and her husband

President-Elect Carol Nobles gives a speech to the club

Now Past President Jack Courtright congratulates Newly Elected President Carol Nobles

President Carol Nobles presents Past President Jack Courtright with a pin

Riesa Lewis and Phil Cabase are inducted as Treasurer and Secretary by District Governor Todd Dayton.

2011-2012 Board

Carol thanks her husband, Charlie, for his love and understanding.

Carol Nobles presents her husband Charlie with a Rotary pin.

Guest Speaker: Rick Tonkinson

Our guest speaker today was Rick Tonkinson, a Senior Associate of Rick Tonkinson and Associates, Inc. He was a volunteer instructor for finance for SCORE and served on the Board of Directors of the Children's Home Society Foundation and Florida Endowment Fund for Education. He was president of the Miami Rotary Club and currently is on the Board of Directors. Mr. Tonkinson is a member of the University of Miami Citizen Board.

Rick and his wife Margarita are trustees of the Rick Tonkinson and Family Charitable Fund. Since 2004, this charitable fund has donated to many organizations. 

We would like to thank Rick for sharing his story of how he came to be involved in Rotary.

 

Rick Tonkinson addresses the club.

President Jack Courtright presents Mr. Tonkinson with a certificate of appreciation.