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Pictured at the CGWC Installation\/Awards Dinner are the new officers and board.<\/p>\n Pictured at the CGWC Installation\/Awards Dinner are the new officers and board.<\/p>\n
The GFWC Coral Gables Woman\u2019s Club recently concluded another successful year of service with its annual Installation and Awards Dinner, recognizing outstanding members and installing its 2026-28 leadership team.<\/p>\n
Among the evening\u2019s highlights was the presentation of the prestigious Gloria Burns Leadership Award to Alex Guillen and the Barbara Lapsley Best New Member Award to Debbie Courtney, both recognized for their exceptional dedication, enthusiasm, and service to the club.<\/p>\n
Outgoing president Arely Ruiz presented her special White Diamond Awards to the women she affectionately referred to as her \u201cPillars of Strength\u201d \u2013 Linda Hartwell, Gloria Burns, Barbara Lapsley, and Dr. Ruth Martinez \u2013 for their guidance, friendship, and unwavering support throughout her administration.<\/p>\n
The installation of officers was conducted by Elizabeth Fisher, past District 11 director and GFWC Florida finance chair. The newly installed officers for the 2026-28 term include: president, Iris Segui; first vice president, Kristina Jackson; second vice president, Alex Guillen; treasurer\/third director, Linda Hartwell; recording secretary, Carmen Suarez; first Director: Arely Ruiz; Second Director: Dr. Ruth Martinez; Dental Clinic director, Dr. Iris Torres-Rivera; clubhouse director, Barbara Lapsley, and parliamentarian advisor. Helen Tarbatt.<\/p>\n
Approaching the 100-member mark, the Coral Gables Woman\u2019s Club continues to thrive as one of South Florida\u2019s most active and impactful volunteer organizations. In addition to maintaining its beautiful historic clubhouse, the club owns and operates the Coral Gables Woman\u2019s Club Children\u2019s Dental Clinic, which provides hundreds of children annually with free dental care they might not otherwise receive.<\/p>\n
The club\u2019s commitment to service extends well beyond Coral Gables through charitable giving, community outreach, educational programs, scholarships, and support of numerous nonprofit organizations throughout South Florida.<\/p>\n
Women interested in joining the organization and making a difference in the community may learn more at www.coralgableswomansclub.org<\/a> or contact membership chair Alex Guillen at aguillen17@gmail.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n ABOUT US:<\/p>\n For more Miami community news, look no further than Miami Community Newspapers. This Miami online group of newspapers covers a variety of topics about the local community and beyond. Miami\u2019s Community Newspapers offers daily news, online resources, podcasts and other multimedia content to keep readers informed. With topics ranging from local news to community events, Miami\u2019s Community Newspapers is the ideal source for staying up to date with the latest news and happenings in the area.<\/p>\n This family-owned media company publishes more than a dozen neighborhood publications, magazines, special sections on their websites, newsletters, as well as distributing them in print throughout Miami Dade County from Aventura, Sunny Isles Beach, Miami Beach, Coral Gables, Brickell, Coconut Grove, Pinecrest, South Miami, Kendall, Palmetto Bay, Cutler Bay and Homestead. Each online publication and print editions provide comprehensive coverage of local news, events, business updates, lifestyle features, and local initiatives within its respective community.<\/p>\n Additionally, the newspaper has exclusive Miami community podcasts, providing listeners with an in-depth look into Miami\u2019s culture. Whether you\u2019re looking for local Miami news, or podcasts, Miami\u2019s Community Newspapers has you covered. For more information, be sure to check out: https:\/\/communitynewspapers.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n If you have any questions, feel free to email Michael@communitynewspapers.com<\/a> or Grant@communitynewspapers.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n
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