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McCrea Volunteer Lunch
2013 McCrea Volunteer Recognition
Luncheon
On Thursday February 14th, Valentine’s Day, Miami
Lighthouse continued a long tradition by recognizing its 2012 client
donors and other volunteers for their support and dedication to the
organization at the annual McCrea Family Volunteer Luncheon. Every year
Honorary Board Director David McCrea generously underwrites the annual
volunteer recognition event so that those who dedicate themselves to
crucial services to the blind may receive their due praise.
Chairman of the Board of Directors, Agustin Arellano Jr.,
gave welcome remarks followed by Miami Lighthouse Instructor Oseas de Leon
reciting a Valentine’s poem by Elizabeth Barrett Browning. Honorees at
this year’s event were Cesar Giral, M.D., Honorary Board Director Ray
Casas and Hebert Klein. Other participants included District Governor Juan
Tejera and other members of the Lions leadership and Lauren Firtel
representing the University of Miami Delta Gamma sorority. Tenor Michael
Tota concluded the lunch with two wonderful songs and our deepest
appreciation goes to all volunteers and supporters who have gone above and
beyond the call of duty to support Miami Lighthouse programming. Photos
courtesy of Marcelo Salup.
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Honorary Board Director David McCrea speaks
about the spirit of volunteerism |
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Honorary Board Director Honoree Ray Casas,
CEO Virginia Jacko, and
Chairman of the Board Agustin Arellano Jr. |
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Client Volunteer Honoree Herbert Klein,
CEO Virginia Jacko, Chairman of the Board Agustin Arellano Jr. |
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Volunteer Honoree Cesar Giral, M.D., CEO
Virginia Jacko and
Chairman of the Board Agustin Arellano Jr. |
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2012 McCrea Volunteer Recognition
Luncheon
On Tuesday February 14th, Valentine’s Day, Miami
Lighthouse continued a long tradition by recognizing its 2011 client
donors and other volunteers for their support and dedication to the
organization at the annual McCrea Family Volunteer Luncheon. The McCrea
family began its legacy of Miami Lighthouse volunteerism in the 1930’s
when Helen Sloan McCrea devoted herself to the mission of serving the
blind.
Tenor Raymundo Antomarchi sang "Nessun Dorma,” the famous
tenor aria from Puccini's Turandot, as a vocal tribute to the Board of
Directors. Hugo Meneses and Myra Diaz, Luz Rosenfeld and Charles Dunn were
recognized as the top three 2011 grateful client donors. Other individuals
who believe in and support the mission of Miami Lighthouse received
special recognition: Hector Patino, Lenor Ryan from the Shops at Midtown
Miami, Maria Perez from Essilor Laboratories of America, Karina Barrera
and Marcella Gutierrez from Opa Locka Hialeah Flea Market and volunteers
from Delta Gamma Sorority. Other participants included District Governor
Diana Castillo and other members of the Lions leadership and Michelle
Levy, District Administrator, Division of Blind Services.
Our deep appreciation goes to all volunteers and
supporters who have gone above and beyond the call of duty, especially to
the McCrea family. Every year Honorary Board Director David McCrea
generously underwrites the annual volunteer recognition event so that
those who dedicate themselves to crucial services to the blind may receive
their due praise.
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Luz Rosenfeld,
CEO Virginia Jacko, Hugo Meneses
and Myra Diaz |
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Maria Perez, Lenor Ryan, CEO Virginia Jacko,
and
Hector Patino |
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Lions District 35-N Governor Diana Castillo,
Martin Murphy,
CEO Virginia Jacko, Vice District Governor Juan Tejera and guest |
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CEO Virginia Jacko, Michelle Levy, District
Administrator,
Division of Blind Services and staff |
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2011 McCrea Volunteer Recognition
Luncheon
On Monday February 14th, Valentine’s Day, Miami Lighthouse
showed its love by honoring the Board of Directors and its many volunteers
for their support and dedication to the organization, giving special
recognition to the McCrea Family Foundation for their legacy of
volunteerism and generosity. Every year the McCrea Family generously
underwrites the annual volunteer recognition event so that those who
dedicate themselves to crucial services to the blind may receive their due
praise. This year’s Volunteer of the Year Award recipient was Lion Alan
Campbell and all Lions who are committed to the mission of Miami
Lighthouse. A native of Wisconsin, Mr. Campbell came to Miami in 1984 and
founded Camco Cable Service, the oldest and largest private cable company
in Florida, which he continues to actively manage. With the closing for
the Lions Home for the Blind in 2006, Lion Campbell was the catalyst for
thirty of their program participants to join Miami Lighthouse. Through the
Lions, he continues to solicit funds for participants in our Social Group
Activities Program. A member of Lions Club International for 40 years,
today he serves as Vice-President of the Coral Gables Lions Club and
Secretary-Treasurer of Lions for the Blind. Our deep appreciation goes to
all volunteers who have gone above and beyond the call of duty, especially
to the McCrea family.
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Rene Gonzalez-Llorens, David McCrea, Virginia
Jacko, Michael Silva, Owen Freed, Rosa Rivera, Charles Nielson. |
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2010 McCrea Volunteer Recognition
Luncheon
On April 8th, Miami Lighthouse honored the Board of Directors and its many
volunteers for their support and dedication to the organization, giving
special recognition to the McCrea Family Foundation for their legacy of
volunteerism and generosity. Every year the McCrea Family generously
underwrites the annual volunteer recognition event so that those who
dedicate themselves to crucial services to the blind may receive their due
praise. This year’s Volunteer of the Year Award recipient was Gert Stein.
A native of New York, Mr. Stein was first introduced to the Miami
Lighthouse by his mother, a former vision rehabilitation client. In
January 2009, Mr. Stein followed his mother’s footsteps and became a
client at the Miami Lighthouse. He graduated from the program five months
later and became a dedicated volunteer primarily in Arts and Crafts and
the Solutions Store. He then became an active member of the White Cane Day
Committee for which he raised many donations. Our deep appreciation goes
to all volunteers who have gone above and beyond the call of duty,
especially to the McCrea family.
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David McCrea, Luncheon Sponsor. |
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Gert Stein is presented Volunteer of the Year Award by
Chairman Owen Freed. |
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2009 McCrea Family Volunteer
Recognition Luncheon
On April 2nd, The
Junior League of Miami was honored as “Volunteers of the Year” at the 2009
McCrea Family Volunteer Recognition Luncheon. The Miami Lighthouse for the
Blind and Visually Impaired "Little Lighthouse,” a popular community
project, has benefitted for nearly three years from the Junior League
volunteers’ facilitation of playgroups and participation in activities
meant to further develop the skills of the children and parents in the
Blind Babies Program. League volunteers also provide social support
through weekly sessions with blind and visually impaired children.
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David B. McCrea, Esq., Miami Lighthouse Honorary Board
Director;
Owen S. Freed, Esq., Miami Lighthouse Board Chairman; Virginia
A. Jacko,
Miami Lighthouse President and CEO; and Steven E. Marcus, Ed.D.,
Health Foundation of South Florida President and CEO. |
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Members of the Junior League
of Miami receive recognition
as 2009 Miami Lighthouse Volunteers of the
Year. |
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