Rotary International

Saratoga Rotary Club Hosts Annual Art Show May 4-5, 2024

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Thursday, April 4, 2024
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The Rotary Club of Saratoga is hosting its annual Art Show on May 4-5, 2024 at West Valley College and, for the first time, a 5K Run/Walk For a Cause race to benefit local charities.

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  • The Rotary Club of Saratoga is hosting its annual Art Show on May 4-5, 2024 at West Valley College and, for the first time, a 5K Run/Walk For a Cause race to benefit local charities.
  • The Art Show will be open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on both Saturday and Sunday.
  • Every year, the Art Show draws art lovers and collectors from all over the Bay Area to visit and purchase one-of-a-kind creations directly from artists .
  • A portion of the art sales proceeds benefit the Saratoga Rotary Charitable Foundation.

Out of the Garden Project: Mobile Market Sponsors include Rotary Clubs, Faith groups and Student Athletes

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Thursday, March 21, 2024
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The refugee campaign began in March and the first market sponsors include The Rotary Club of Greensboro, Muslim community members, and a student athlete from Guilford Technical Community College (GTCC).

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  • The refugee campaign began in March and the first market sponsors include The Rotary Club of Greensboro, Muslim community members, and a student athlete from Guilford Technical Community College (GTCC).
  • All mobile market sponsors will gather for a ceremonial ribbon-cutting to celebrate the Fresh Mobile Markets in late April at our headquarters at The Church 68 and members of the media are invited to attend.
  • 2023 Summer intern and Guilford Tech Titan basketball player Sameer Quershi mobilized fellow basketball teammates and older community friends to sponsor a mobile market in April.
  • Every month, GTCC sponsors a FMM on campus to assist students and community neighbors, feeding over 100 families a month.

Music4Life Adds Lake Washington Public Schools

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024
Primary, Secondary, Entertainment, Education, Philanthropy, Music, Foundation, Postgraduate education, Research, Poverty, Entrepreneurship, University, Constitution of Washington, Rotary International, School, Rest, History, Student, Everett Public Schools, Science, Literature, Lake Washington School District

Music4Life is adding its 12th chapter serving the students of families in-need who attend the Lake Washington School District.

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  • Music4Life is adding its 12th chapter serving the students of families in-need who attend the Lake Washington School District.
  • Music4Life started in 2007 by providing ready-to-play musical instruments to Seattle Public Schools.
  • Since then, chapters have been added for Highline, Shoreline, Edmonds, Everett, Northshore, Bremerton, Auburn, Kent, Marysville, Riverview and now Lake Washington public school districts.
  • Dr. Gary Cohn, president of the Rotary Club of Kirkland, initiated the new chapter after having started a Music4Life program that is still serving Everett Public Schools.

The Inner Circle acknowledges Tyrone L. Thomas as a Pinnacle Life Professional Member

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Thursday, March 7, 2024
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CARMEL, Ind., March 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, Tyrone L. Thomas is acknowledged as a Pinnacle Life Professional Member for his contributions to the field of Business Optimization.

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  • CARMEL, Ind., March 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, Tyrone L. Thomas is acknowledged as a Pinnacle Life Professional Member for his contributions to the field of Business Optimization.
  • Mr. Thomas pursued higher education at Concordia University where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Management and continued at the Milwaukee School of Engineering where he received a Bachelor of Science degree.
  • Mr. Thomas has more than 23 years of experience in the field, serving in many capacities over the years.
  • Looking to the future, Mr. Thomas intends to experience the continued growth and success of his career and intends to create something that he can leave to his children.

Dream Exchange Welcomes Distinguished Petrophysicist Essi Kwabi as a New Investor

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Thursday, February 22, 2024
Small business, Growth, Rotary International, Legislation, Bank

CHICAGO, Feb. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Dream Exchange is excited to welcome Essi Kwabi, a distinguished Petrophysicist and philanthropist, to its circle of passionate investors who want to make a difference in the world.

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  • CHICAGO, Feb. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Dream Exchange is excited to welcome Essi Kwabi, a distinguished Petrophysicist and philanthropist, to its circle of passionate investors who want to make a difference in the world.
  • This marks a significant stride in Dream Exchange's journey to becoming the first minority-owned and operated stock exchange.
  • "I am excited and honored to help support and elevate Black-owned businesses through the Dream Exchange efforts.
  • Essi's engagement with Dream Exchange fortifies that very principle and propels us one step closer to making Dr. King's dream a palpable reality."

Exchange Bank Announces Dorothy Rodella, Vice President, Branch Manager

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Friday, February 2, 2024
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Exchange Bank (OTC: EXSR) is pleased to announce Dorothy Rodella as vice president and branch manager supporting the Sebastopol office at 840 Gravenstein Hwy.

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  • Exchange Bank (OTC: EXSR) is pleased to announce Dorothy Rodella as vice president and branch manager supporting the Sebastopol office at 840 Gravenstein Hwy.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240202003670/en/
    Dorothy Rodella, Vice President and Branch Manager, Exchange Bank (Photo: Business Wire)
    Dorothy has a strong connection to the Sebastopol community.
  • She joined Exchange Bank in 2001 as an assistant branch manager at the Healdsburg office before moving to the Sebastopol office where she served as vice president and branch manager for 13 years.
  • In 2016, Dorothy became vice president, north regional sales manager, coaching and mentoring regional team members to reach their highest potential.

Bomnin Automotive continues expansion, acquires 2 more Miami dealerships

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Tuesday, January 30, 2024
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MIAMI, Jan. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Bomnin Automotive Group, which owns and operates two of the top General Motors dealerships in the world by annual sales volume, proudly announced Monday their continued expansion in the Miami market with the acquisition of Planet Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram and Planet Alfa Romeo Fiat.

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  • The new dealerships, which were acquired by Bomnin Automotive Group in December, finished being rebranded under Bomnin Automotive Group this month.
  • This acquisition significantly enhances Bomnin Automotive's regional presence, and collectively, Bomnin now employs nearly 800 team members in the Miami metropolitan market.
  • "Our continued growth is a biproduct of our commitment to providing unparalleled service and a diverse range of automotive choices to our customers," said Arnaldo Bomnin, founder and CEO of Bomnin Automotive Group.
  • Throughout the years, Bomnin Automotive Group has been renowned for their growth and excellence in the automotive industry, and for Bomnin's incredible personal story.

SPZI: JP 3E Holdings, Inc. Names Highly Qualified Board Member; Michel Verdy

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Tuesday, January 16, 2024
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CLEARWATER, Fla., Jan. 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- JP 3E Holdings, Inc., formerly Spooz, Inc. (OTC: SPZI), is pleased to announce another highly qualified member to the Board – Michel Verdy.

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  • CLEARWATER, Fla., Jan. 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- JP 3E Holdings, Inc., formerly Spooz, Inc. (OTC: SPZI), is pleased to announce another highly qualified member to the Board – Michel Verdy.
  • Michel Verdy is a Canadian businessman, Global Citizen, Investment Architect with an impressive personal and business background.
  • Michel Verdy and CIG Partners Limited and CIG International have been developing major business projects since Quarter 2 2023.
  • For the benefit of the poorest young generation, Michel Verdy was an active member of The Rotary International.

Black Family Announces David Black's Retirement from Black Press

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Monday, January 15, 2024
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SURREY, BC, Jan. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ - The Black Family today announced that David Black, president and majority owner of Black Press, is retiring after a long and distinguished career leading the company.

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  • SURREY, BC, Jan. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ - The Black Family today announced that David Black, president and majority owner of Black Press, is retiring after a long and distinguished career leading the company.
  • David retires as a pillar of Canadian print media, having founded Black Press in 1975 when he purchased The Williams Lake Tribune.
  • On behalf of David, the Black family would like to thank the exceptional employees of Black Press for their years of dedication and professionalism, and our valued partners, readers and advertisers for their continued support of community journalism.
  • The Black family is confident that the restructuring of Black Press announced today will be successful and enable Black Press to continue to provide high quality community journalism, and that the proposed new owners will be excellent stewards of Black Press' treasured publications.

Rotary and UNEP Unite to Safeguard Global Freshwater Ecosystems

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Thursday, January 11, 2024
Rotary International, Environment, Biodiversity, Health, Partnership, Water supply, Climate change, Water, Sustainable development, United Nations, National Green Corps, UNEP, Agriculture

EVANSTON, Ill., Jan. 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Under a new strategic partnership, Rotary and the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) are launching the 'Community Action for Fresh Water' initiative, focusing on the protection of freshwater ecosystems. In response to escalating challenges like pollution, climate change, and habitat degradation, this initiative is set to enhance both the conservation and monitoring of freshwater ecosystems globally.

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  • EVANSTON, Ill., Jan. 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Under a new strategic partnership, Rotary and the United Nations Environment Programme ( UNEP ) are launching the 'Community Action for Fresh Water' initiative, focusing on the protection of freshwater ecosystems.
  • In response to escalating challenges like pollution, climate change, and habitat degradation, this initiative is set to enhance both the conservation and monitoring of freshwater ecosystems globally.
  • "Partnering with UNEP empowers Rotary members to significantly contribute to freshwater conservation efforts, beginning with the waterways in their own communities," said Rotary International President Gordon McInally.
  • Through this initiative, Rotary will leverage its global network to initiate community-based solutions that directly influence freshwater ecosystems and can be carried out at the watershed level.