Today's speakers were Latifa Marceau and Zafeira Nomicos with Unfranchise.
Market America was founded in 1992, and has had 72 quarters of consecutive growth. It is a product marketing company.
Unfranchise brings the power of people and technology together. There is no incentive to compete; everyone is helping each other. Consumers shopping through the Market America portal get cash back. Market America also provides a good way for customers to shop by comparison and save money.
Not for profits also receive money when customers use the Market America portal.
Check out Latifa and Zafeiria's Market America portal and see for yourself!:
www.marketamerica.com/phoenixflight
Wednesday, June 22, 2011
Wednesday, June 15, 2011
Wacky Barn - Tedor Whitman
Tedor Whitman, the Director of Education from the Zoological Society of Florida at Zoo Miami, spoke to us today about the upcoming Wacky Barn attraction. It will be opening at the Zoo next month on July 4th.
Mr. Whitman, a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania, hails from Connecticut. He has held positions at the Philadelphia Zoo, Camden Aquarium, and, most recently, the Beardsley Zoo.
His goal is to try to get people to realize that zoos accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) do not exist solely for the purpose of exhibiting animals but also for education;
The AZA is currently trying to dedicate at least one tenth of their overall budget to field conservation. If every AZA institution participated this would generate at least another $75 million for towards field conservation annually. This benchmark is only their initial goal; eventually they would like to increase this amount to $250 million.
Zoo Miami has a variety of strengths: it has a great collection of animals, 810,000 visitors annually, and "First Contact Potential" - a majority of visitors have never been to a zoo before.
A study that was conducted found that people did not go to the zoo simply to see the animals (this could easily be achieved via TV or the Internet with better results). Based on their findings, a majority of the 143 million people who visit zoos annually are looking for an experience that they cannot get anywhere else; they want to be educated.
Zoo Miami wants to "turn the ACT of visiting the zoo into the conservation ACTION". The zoo will act as an ambassador to influence people to support conservation. If the zoo is involved in conservation efforts, people's perception of the zoo improves (regardless of what condition the zoo parking lot is in) because they are then involved in making the world a better place.
The Wacky Barn itself has no right angles; it is evocative of Dr. Seuss. The mission of the barn is to get children to feel comfortable with animals. The animals in the barn will be heritage breeds. This first contact that the children have with the animals will introduce them to the message of conservation.
To summarize, Zoo Miami wants to make the zoo so pleasurable to attend that the visitors will want to do more to help the zoo.
Mr. Whitman, a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania, hails from Connecticut. He has held positions at the Philadelphia Zoo, Camden Aquarium, and, most recently, the Beardsley Zoo.
His goal is to try to get people to realize that zoos accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) do not exist solely for the purpose of exhibiting animals but also for education;
"Zoos are not to be places where we display animals before they become extinct"
The AZA is currently trying to dedicate at least one tenth of their overall budget to field conservation. If every AZA institution participated this would generate at least another $75 million for towards field conservation annually. This benchmark is only their initial goal; eventually they would like to increase this amount to $250 million.
Zoo Miami has a variety of strengths: it has a great collection of animals, 810,000 visitors annually, and "First Contact Potential" - a majority of visitors have never been to a zoo before.
A study that was conducted found that people did not go to the zoo simply to see the animals (this could easily be achieved via TV or the Internet with better results). Based on their findings, a majority of the 143 million people who visit zoos annually are looking for an experience that they cannot get anywhere else; they want to be educated.
Zoo Miami wants to "turn the ACT of visiting the zoo into the conservation ACTION". The zoo will act as an ambassador to influence people to support conservation. If the zoo is involved in conservation efforts, people's perception of the zoo improves (regardless of what condition the zoo parking lot is in) because they are then involved in making the world a better place.
The Wacky Barn itself has no right angles; it is evocative of Dr. Seuss. The mission of the barn is to get children to feel comfortable with animals. The animals in the barn will be heritage breeds. This first contact that the children have with the animals will introduce them to the message of conservation.
To summarize, Zoo Miami wants to make the zoo so pleasurable to attend that the visitors will want to do more to help the zoo.
Past President (2010 - 2011) Jack Courtright presents Tedor Whitman with a certificate of appreciation.
Various presentation slides.
Friday, June 10, 2011
Rotarian honored for fund-raising efforts
Congratulations to Carol Nobles for being featured in the Miami Herald:
Carol Nobles has been named Rotarian of the Year for the Rotary Club of Miami MetroZoo. The club’s community-minded vice president is the chartered retirement plans specialist at Young, Stovall & Co., a South Dade financial services firm. She was honored in part for coordinating an event that raised more than $11,000 for renovations at a Miami-area domestic violence shelter.
The fund-raiser organized by Nobles was called “Dine, Dance, Make a Difference,” and enough money was raised to initiate renovation at the Safespace South domestic violence shelter.
Nobles also was installed as the club’s incoming president at the dinner event held at Papichi’s Restaurant in South Dade. Todd Dayton, the Rotary’s incoming District 6990 Governor, made the presentations.
Chartered in October 2009, the Rotary Club of Miami MetroZoo is still in its infancy, but Nobles said she has ambitious plans for the coming months. The club recently began having its meetings in a historic railcar at the Gold Coast Railroad Museum located at the zoo’s entrance.
“All members are on board and looking forward to the coming year,” she said. “We’re on track for continued growth.”
For more information, visit www.rotary-atzoomiami.org. For membership information, call William Tuttle at 305 801-6806.
Carol Nobles has been named Rotarian of the Year for the Rotary Club of Miami MetroZoo. The club’s community-minded vice president is the chartered retirement plans specialist at Young, Stovall & Co., a South Dade financial services firm. She was honored in part for coordinating an event that raised more than $11,000 for renovations at a Miami-area domestic violence shelter.
The fund-raiser organized by Nobles was called “Dine, Dance, Make a Difference,” and enough money was raised to initiate renovation at the Safespace South domestic violence shelter.
Nobles also was installed as the club’s incoming president at the dinner event held at Papichi’s Restaurant in South Dade. Todd Dayton, the Rotary’s incoming District 6990 Governor, made the presentations.
Chartered in October 2009, the Rotary Club of Miami MetroZoo is still in its infancy, but Nobles said she has ambitious plans for the coming months. The club recently began having its meetings in a historic railcar at the Gold Coast Railroad Museum located at the zoo’s entrance.
“All members are on board and looking forward to the coming year,” she said. “We’re on track for continued growth.”
For more information, visit www.rotary-atzoomiami.org. For membership information, call William Tuttle at 305 801-6806.
Wednesday, June 8, 2011
Ask A Banker - Carmen Sanchez
Today our club discovered how a community bank can often provide more advantages for business development than a large commercial bank.
Carmen Sanchez is the Assistant Vice President Customer Relationship Officer at 1st National Bank of South Florida. She has been with 1st National for 11 years. 1st National used to be 1st National Bank of Homestead, established in 1932. They have $223 billion in assets.
Ms. Sanchez's bank has a focus on community banking. Her motto is that "bigger is not always better". If you invest in a community bank then you invest in your community. They work on relationship banking; they want to know you! 1st National is a full service bank.
The customers of 1st National have Ms. Sanchez's cell phone number. Has your banker given you theirs?
1st National also promotes their clients business in their banks; customers can advertise their business inside their branches. There is no charge to do so.
If you are interested in banking with 1st National, please contact Carmen Sanchez at 305-247-5541. You may also email her or visit a 1st National branch.
Carmen Sanchez is the Assistant Vice President Customer Relationship Officer at 1st National Bank of South Florida. She has been with 1st National for 11 years. 1st National used to be 1st National Bank of Homestead, established in 1932. They have $223 billion in assets.
Ms. Sanchez's bank has a focus on community banking. Her motto is that "bigger is not always better". If you invest in a community bank then you invest in your community. They work on relationship banking; they want to know you! 1st National is a full service bank.
The customers of 1st National have Ms. Sanchez's cell phone number. Has your banker given you theirs?
1st National also promotes their clients business in their banks; customers can advertise their business inside their branches. There is no charge to do so.
If you are interested in banking with 1st National, please contact Carmen Sanchez at 305-247-5541. You may also email her or visit a 1st National branch.
Carmen Sanchez and her assistant, Omar Cubero, present to the group.
Past President (2010 - 2011) Jack Courtright presents Ms. Sanchez with a certificate of appreciation.
Monday, June 6, 2011
Bobby Bebber - National Foundation for Transplants
Come join us for a benefit to support the National Foundation for Transplants in honor of Bobby Bebber, a 2002 Columbus Alumni.
Friday, June 24, 2011 at 7:00PM
At
Christopher Columbus High School
3000 Southwest 87th Avenue
Miami, FL 33165
You can make a difference!
Your tax deductible donation will help Bobby receive a second chance at life. He is waiting for a double lung transplant. A typical double lung transplant can cost more than $650,000! Transplant medications can cost $2,000 to $5,000 every month.
Donation is $25.00 per person.
Drinks, Appetizers, and Raffle included.
Additional raffle tickets will also be available for purchase that evening.
RSVP by June 10th with number of attendees to
Make your checks payable to National Foundation for Transplants.
Your prepaid tickets will be waiting for you at the door.
Please mail the check to
Sally Ohnesorge Postmus
8505 SW 107 Street
Miami, FL 33156
If you are unable to attend, please consider making a donation in honor of Bobby Bebber.
Thank you.
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