Since 1916, members of the Rotary Club of Key West have been exemplifying the international organization’s ideal of “service above self.”
The club’s annual induction ceremony took place June 27 at Key West Theater, where the Keys Weekly’s own Britt Myers accepted the presidential gavel from outgoing president Yvette Mira-Talbott.
Refreshments were in the capable hands of Catered Affairs of Key West while DJ Sanaris provided the soundtrack for the evening.
It was a busy week for Key West Rotarians, as they finalized plans for the club’s annual Star-Spangled Celebration on the Fourth of July.
With financial and staffing support from the city of Key West, the club has been providing Key West residents and visitors with a Fourth of July afternoon picnic and evening fireworks display launched from the Edward B. Knight Pier at the foot of White Street.
All proceeds raised from the Independence Day events benefit the club’s generous scholarship program.
In the past year alone, the Rotary Club of Key West raised more than $140,000 to support kids programs, scholarships and more.
