Lorenzo De Toro - Is Your Laptop Becoming an Antique?

Lorenzo De Toro presented the question, "Is Your Laptop Becoming an Antique?" to our club today.

A survey by The Business Journals indicated that, in less than a year from its 2010 introduction, 9 percent of business owners said they were using iPads.

Mr. De Toro pointed out, "Apple's iPad hasn't just dominated consumer technology, it has also helped lead a basic shift in the way small and midsize business owners do their jobs." 

De Toro Technologies assists small to medium sized businesses with the design, installation, and maintenance of their office computer networks. His company has more than 15 years experience in the design, expansion, and deployment of technology systems for small and midsize business in a variety of industries.            

Mr. De Toro holds multiple certifications in IT systems and has a B.S. degree in Electrical Engineering from Florida International University.      

Mr. De Toro pointed out that in 1925, a Jesuit priest predicted the internet by saying that we will one day all be interconnected.

Cloud computing is the future of the internet. Cloud computing is the delivery of a service rather than a product.  Mr. De Toro explained his reasons:

1. Cloud Computing is cheap
2. It is resilient and reliable
3. It is universal
4. It is secure

However, even the brightest cloud has a dark lining: privacy concerns, identity theft, and the potential for war due to countries hacking into other countries' systems. All this leads to a greater need for cyber security.

Mr. De Toro is currently reading a book called "Dark Market" and recommended that anyone interested in technology read this book.

Fabia Glockmann - Where Do We Go From Here?

Rotarian Fabia Glockman helped us gain a better understanding of the current real estate market as well as the status of REO's and Short Sales. Her focus answers the question: Where do we go from here?

Fabia's career started in the world of banking. She is a member of the Miami Realtors Association, Florida Association of Realtors, National Association of Realtors, Director, IWIN (Independent Women International Network), West Kendall Business Association and Charter Member of the Rotary Club of Miami Metro Zoo.

Fabia founded Palm Properties in 2003 specializing in Property Management, Commercial/Investment Brokerage. She has APM (Accredited Property Management) designation and TRC ("Transnational Referral Certification" International Network). Currently she is working on her CAM (Community Association Management) license with the State of Florida.

Rotarian Al Smith also presented signs that his company, Fast Signs, made for our club. A special thanks to Al Smith!

President Carol Nobles, Al Smith, and Sargent-at-Arms Lawrence Percival display our club's new sign and motto.

 Lawrence Percival, Al Smith, and Carol Nobles present The Four-Way Test and the Object of Rotary.

Michael Kesti on Rotary's Commitment to Sports

Rotary's commitment to Sports is guided by Michael Kesti! 

Mike is a member of the Rotary Club of Perrine-Cutler Ridge/Palmetto Bay. He has been a Rotarian for 11 years, having been introduced to Rotary by his wife, Maria.  

He is a Past-President of his club, a Past Assistant District Governor, the Founder and Chairman of Rotary Marlins Night (2003 - present), the Founder of Rotary Heat Night and Rotary Panther Night. 

Michael & Maria have been to 6 International Conventions, including Singapore, and hosted Rotary Student Exchange students and GSE Members in their house, and chaperoned RYLA. He is a member of the Bequest Society and a Paul Harris Fellow. 

Michael was the Special Representative to the District Governor and RI for the Chartering of The Rotary Club of Miami MetroZoo.

Professionally, Michael owns and operates a few companies, including Health Ventures and Net Marketing, and is Chairman of Government Relations Group. 

Mike spoke to the club about Rotary's "A Night With The Marlins". He is currently the Chair of the Rotary Marlins' Night. 

He also donated a signed baseball our club! On behalf of The Rotary Club of Miami Metrozoo we thank Mike for his generosity.

 

 Mike Kesti speaking to the club.

Mike Kesti presents baseball to Secretary Phil Cabase

Secretary Phil Cabase presents Mike Kesti with a Certificate of Appreciation on behalf of the Rotary Club of Miami Metrozoo.

Close up of the signed baseball.

Treasurer Riesa Lewis also presented the Rotary Flag that she received from the Rapid City Rotary Club when she visited South Dakota last month.

Treasurer Riesa Lewis poses with members of the Rapid City Rotary Club during her visit to South Dakota.

Thought for every day:
     As a Rotarian, what you get out of Rotary depends largely upon what you put into it.