November 19, 2025-Rotary Club of Lake Worth Beach Newsletter

Only 4 Weeks  until the Glitter & Glow Gala

Don’t forget to bring in Bottles of Wine and Scratch Off-Tickets

Future Speakers

Nov 19:  Mariana Blanco, The Guatemalan-Maya Center of LWB

Nov. 26:   No Meeting- Happy Thanksgiving

Dec 3:     Heather Landstrom, Community Development - Guardians Credit Union

Dec. 10:    No Meeting Prep for Glitter & Glow

Dec. 17:    OPEN

Dec. 24:    No Meeting Holidays

Dec. 31:    No Meeting Holidays

Jan 7, 2026:  Colonel Eileen Watson, US ARMY NURSE (retired)

“Teamwork  Makes the Dream Work”

CALL TO ACTION

Patrick Livingston needs volunteers on Tuesday, November 25—just before Thanksgiving—to help distribute ~1,000 turkeys at Arms of Hope to families in need.

If you can lend a hand, contact Patrick at 512-350-6414

November Celebrations

Rotarian Anniversary Start Date

James Gavrilos       01 Nov 2023

Harry Wolin             01 Nov 2015

Robert Gonzalez     15 Nov 1989

50/50 Drawing

The drawing is up to $509, and there are 37 cards left in the deck.

November 12th- SPEAKER

Last week, our guest speaker was Maestro Mark Humphreys, conductor of the Symphonic Band of the Palm Beaches.

This coming season celebrates the band’s 63rd year as a nonprofit community ensemble of exceptionally gifted volunteer musicians from throughout Palm Beach County and beyond. Founded in 1961 by Palm Beach High School band alumni, the ensemble delights audiences with a wide-ranging repertoire that includes classical masterpieces, jazz standards, rousing marches, and Broadway favorites. Every dollar raised from concerts directly supports music scholarships and school music programs right here in Palm Beach County.

The Symphonic Band of the Palm Beaches performs at two outstanding venues on the Palm Beach State College campuses: the Eissey Campus Theatre in Palm Beach Gardens and the Duncan Theatre in Lake Worth Beach.

Don't Miss These Upcoming Concerts in the 63rd Season!

Making Spirits Bright – Holiday Spectacular

Duncan Theatre: Saturday, December 6, 2025 | 7:30 PM

Eissey Campus Theatre: Sunday, December 7, 2025 | 3:00 PM

South Florida’s most uniquely exciting holiday program is back! The spotlight shines on the band’s stellar flute and trumpet sections, paired with Leroy Anderson’s irresistible seasonal classics that will have everyone singing, clapping, and dancing in their seats.

Mardi Gras – Carnival Celebration

Eissey Campus Theatre: Saturday, February 21, 2026 | 7:30 PM

Duncan Theatre: Saturday, February 28, 2026 | 7:30 PM

Let the good times roll! Travel from the Mediterranean to the Big Easy with infectious music by Berlioz, Louis Armstrong (“Satchmo”), Ferde Grofé, and more—capturing the joy, reverence, and drama of Carnival season in true New Orleans style.

Welcome Back, Copeland Davis! – Season Finale

Duncan Theatre: Saturday, May 9, 2026 | 7:30 PM

Eissey Campus Theatre: Saturday, May 16, 2026 | 7:30 PM

The electrifying Copeland Davis Trio returns for an unforgettable collaboration filled with sizzling jazz, popular favorites, patriotic Americana, and a special salute to our military and law enforcement veterans.

Season tickets for these three remaining concerts are available now at the best price with reserved seating. Individual tickets go on sale soon. For tickets, full details, or more information, visit symphonicband.org or call 561-832-3115.

President-elect Harry Wolin with last week’s speaker, Maestro Mark Humphreys, conductor of the Symphonic Band of the Palm Beaches

ROTARY FOUNDATION MOMENT

Our Rotary Foundation Chair, President-Elect Harry, delivered an engaging and concise overview of The Rotary Foundation’s remarkable history.

He traced its origins back to 1917, when Rotary International President Arch C. Klumph established it with an initial donation of just $26.50. From that modest beginning, the Foundation has grown exponentially—today, cumulative contributions exceed $4 billion (with more than $70 million donated in the 2003-04 year alone as an early milestone).

Thanks to this extraordinary generosity, more than one million people worldwide have now been named Paul Harris Fellows—recognizing those who have personally contributed $1,000 (or had that amount given in their honor) to the Annual Fund.

This unwavering support from Rotarians everywhere guarantees a bright and sustainable future for The Rotary Foundation as it continues its essential mission of fostering international understanding, goodwill, and peace.

Harry reminded us that November is Rotary Foundation Month and warmly encouraged everyone to consider making a gift this month to help carry this vital work forward.

If you’d like a little help setting up your donation online (it’s quick and easy!), just reach out to Lorraine—she’d be delighted to walk you through it. 😊

CHUCKLES FOR THE WEEK:

When a woman asks you to guess her age, it’s like  trying to decide whether to cut the red, blue, or green wire to defuse a bomb.

Your Editors,

Pat Growney & Lorraine Hernandez

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Chartered December 23,1927

Motto: “Service Above Self”

Weekly Meetings:  Wednesdays at Noon

Location: The Irish Brigade - 621 Lake Avenue, Lake Worth Beach, FL 33460

Board Meetings:  2nd Wednesday of the month at 11AM (open to all)

Rotary Year 2025-2026 Leadership

Rotary International President:  Francesco Arezzo

District 6930-District Governor:  Marcia Gaedcke

Area 7 Assistant District Governor:  Lorraine Hernandez

Lake Worth Beach Rotary Club Board Officers:

President:  Chris Dabros

President-Elect: Harry Wolin

Secretary:  Josh Nelson

Treasurer:  Lorraine Hernandez

Immediate Past President:  Amanda Cartwright

Board Directors:

Patrick Growney, Patrick Livingston, Dermot MacMahon & Frank Verney

Interact advisors:

Britt Feingold Lake Worth High School

Members—Joined Rotary—Classification

P.O. Box 1444      Lake Worth Beach, FL        33460

561-316-35650

Website:  LakeWorthBeachRotary.org