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bronchitis. Eventually he moved
to St. Petersburg for the great
weather. He became active in the
city and became the mayor from
1916-1920. George Gandy was
another visionary and charter
member of the 1920 Rotary Club.
Tired of taking the long trip through
Oldsmar he conceived of an idea to
build a bridge linking St. Petersburg
and Tampa. Most people thought
Gandy was nuts and would certainly
fail. One doubter said “Sure, it
never be built during our lifetime.”
But Gandy persisted.
The Downtown Rotary Club has led
the way in community contributions
for the last 10 decades and is
embarking on a bold new plan to
provide nourishment for children
whose families are struggling to
provide the basic necessities of life
for their families. In recognition
of our Centennial year, the Rotary
Club of St. Petersburg will donate
$100,000 to the St. Petersburg Free
Clinic Pack-A-Sack Program.
Since 1970, The St. Petersburg Free
Clinic has been changing lives by
providing food, shelter and health
care to our neighbors in need.
Rotary International shares these
concerns, and works globally to
do the same. Each Pack-A-Sack
contains 12 items to ensure kids
have nourishing food to sustain
them over the weekend when
school is out. Your support as a
sponsor will have a lasting impact
on the community, especially
children, served by the Free Clinic.
Inspired by the leadership of
the past, the club will hold a
Centennial Gala to help celebrate
the history while moving toward
the future on January 25 at the St.
Petersburg Yacht Club. We hope to
continue this theme of community
contributions as a signature event
for years to come. Great charities
need community support more
than ever. Please lend a hand and
help children in need.
DID YOU KNOW
The St. Petersburg area has numerous Rotary club groups
which meet in various locations. While service to others is
business networking and support and socializing. Drop in
at any meeting to learn more.
Rotary Club of Downtown St. Petersburg
Meets at the St. Pete Yacht Club for lunch at noon Fridays.
Sunset Rotary of St. Petersburg
Geared to the young, and young at heart, meets for
cocktails and sunset at 6 pm the second and fourth
Wednesday of the month at the St. Petersburg Museum
of History.
Sunrise Rotary of St. Petersburg
Are you an early bird? This group meets on Tuesday
mornings at 7:45 am at the St. Pete Yacht Club for
breakfast and fellowship.
St. Petersburg West Rotary
This morning bunch meets at 7:45 am every Wednesday
at the Pasadena Yacht and Country Club.
Rotary Club of the Gulf Beaches
Business and civic leaders and concerned coastal citizens
Tuesday at the Bilmar Beach Resort on Treasure Island.
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