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Anthony Abbate, NCARB, AIA, is an Architect, Professor, and Director of the MetroLab at Florida Atlantic University. He is a Distinguished Alumnus of Washington University in St. Louis and has received numerous awards for education, leadership and design excellence.
His research focuses on design practices in hot-humid climates and the relationship between the built environment and the global climate crisis, and the deeper unresolved tensions related to adaptation and how we perceive and are impacted by the places we design. He has lectured in five continents and has been featured in national and international radio and TV media outlets including ABC (Australia), NPR (USA), and the Middle East Broadcasting Networks.
A long-time community leader, he is an alumnus of Leadership Florida and currently chair of the board of Hispanic Unity of Florida and serves on the Broward County Historic Preservation Board. He has served on the board of directors of the Greater Fort Lauderdale Alliance and the Greater Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce. He served 3 terms as an Assistant Governor for Rotary International District 6990, and is past President of the Rotary Club of Fort Lauderdale. He led the establishment of the City of Fort Lauderdale’s first Sustainability Board and served as the first chair. He also chaired the Beach Redevelopment Advisory Board, and served on the Board of Adjustment. He also chaired Broward County’s Cultural Council and the Public Art an Design Committee.
A native of Fort Lauderdale, he is proud of his Colombian and Italian heritage, and speaks fluent Spanish. He enjoys travel with his wife Jaye and has visited 50 countries and 7 continents.
• May 8th - (CAMS) Club Assembly Meeting Social
• May 14th - Guest Speaker: Anthony J. Abbate, Topic: "Bridge Project in Africa"
• May 21st - Guest Speakers: Captains Keith and Diane Douglass, Topic: "Marine Environmental Issues"
| SAT., MAY 10TH - SHARE COMMITTEE ROTARY CLUB OF HALLANDALE BEACH-AVENTURA |
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The Hallandale Beach-Aventura Rotary Club is a proud member of the SHARE Committee.
What is SHARE? The purpose of this Committee is to scrutinize the District Grants' applications that have been submitted and make sure they meet all the criteria.
Once it is determined a Grant had fulfilled all the requirements for District Grants, they are included in the Spending Plan to be submitted to the Rotary Foundation for approval.
On Saturday, May 10, 2025, we worked for hours on this important endeavor together with other dedicated Rotarians. Alejandro Cascarano and Club President Evelyn Trinidad-Toraño represented our Club this year.
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| WED., MAY 14TH @ 12:30 PM-2:00 PM - HYBRID CLUB MEETING GUEST SPEAKER: ANTHONY J. ABBATE |
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On our May 14, 2025, meeting we were privileged to have Anthony Abbate as a speaker. A member of the Fort Lauderdale Rotary Club, Anthony is an Architect, Professor, and Director of the MetroLab at Florida Atlantic University, among his many impressive accomplishments.
He came to our meeting with his adorable wife Jaye, and FAU student, Zachary Baril who was part of the Lakhaya Bridge Team.
In conjunction with FAU, several outstanding sponsors, including Rotary International, and with the participation of FAU engineering students on their last year before graduating, Anthony and his collaborators have been able to build four bridges in South Africa.
It takes months and months of preparation from the design of the bridge, to organizing everything to perfection, and then embark on the long trip, to build the bridge. The team goes from Miami to London, then to Johannesburg, and then drive for hours across South Africa to Mbabane, and continue to Lakhaya where the last bridge was built in March 2025.
It seemed like an impossible task, this labor-intensive construction process, however, the last bridge built was completed in two weeks with the help of community volunteers.
"Kancane kankane" Little by little.
On a tattoo on his arm, Zachary has the word "Nomakanjani" - It must be finished.- He was also given the name Zakhele (Creator) Diamini.
We never think about it but just imagine having to walk three miles to school every morning, and three miles to go back home because you have to go around the river. Or think about the extreme sad reality of drownings because people try to go across the river. Makes you realize how fortunate we are, and the enormous impact these bridges make in the lives of so many.
Thank you, Anthony - Nkululeko (Freedom) Malendzisa - for sharing with us these exceptional achievements and labors of Love. YOU bring magic, to the Magic of Rotary.
Evelyn Trinidad-Toraño
Hallandale Beach-Aventura Club President
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| SAT., MAY 17TH @ 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM - KEISER UNIVERSITY MIAMI DISTRICT TRAINING FACILITY |
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District Training Assembly (For our members - if they attend in person or via Zoom- and provide the Certificate of completion - we will reimburse the $85).
I’m excited to invite you to our upcoming District Training Assembly on Saturday, May 17, 2025, from 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM at Keiser University Miami (2101 NW 117th Ave, Miami, FL 33172). This event is a cornerstone of our Rotary year, offering valuable training and resources to help your club thrive in 2025-2026.
Attendance is mandatory for all incoming Club Presidents, Secretaries, and Treasurers, but we welcome and encourage ALL Rotarians to attend! Whether you're in a leadership role or simply looking to grow in Rotary, there’s something here for you.
👉 Register NOW for District Training Assembly
💡 What to Expect:
• A variety of sessions designed to add value to your Rotary experience
• A chance to connect and collaborate with fellow members
• Breakouts tailored to your specific role or area of interest
📝 Registration Details:
As you register, you’ll be asked to select your sessions:
• Incoming Club Presidents should register for the Club President Elect sessions
• Incoming Secretaries and Treasurers will need to select one session each related to their respective roles
• All other members may choose the sessions that best suit their interests
💵 Cost:
• Incoming Presidents, Secretaries, and Treasurers will be billed $85 per person to their club
• All other Rotarians will pay $85 at the time of registration
• Rotaractors may attend for just $35
👉 Register NOW for District Training Assembly
This is a critical opportunity to start the new Rotary year informed, empowered, and inspired. I look forward to seeing each of you there as we prepare to make a meaningful impact in our communities and beyond.
Yours in Rotary Service,
Pete Pecci
District Governor Elect
Rotary District 6990
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