Rotary Club of South Miami

06/01/2026

Please save the dates and join us on the second and fourth Tuesdays of this month! Our dinner meetings are held at Kitchen 57. We gather at 6:00, and the meeting runs from 6:30 to 7:30 PM. Dinner meetings take place on the first and second Tuesday of every month.

Our Rotary Socials take place every fourth Tuesday of the month. This month, we will share conversation and light bites at Kitchen 57 from 6:30 to 8:30 PM.

We can’t wait to welcome you and your friends to this new chapter of the Rotary Club of South Miami! Join us to learn more about getting involved in our good work in the community, including our future SOMI Art Fests. See you soon!

04/06/2026

Please save the dates and join us on the first, second, and fourth Tuesdays of this month! Our dinner meetings are held at Kitchen 57. We gather at 6:00, and the meeting runs from 6:30 to 7:30 PM. 💛💙

On Tuesday, April 7, we welcome Liz Platt, Director of Individual Giving for New World Symphony, America’s Orchestral Academy in Miami Beach. Join us on April 14th for fellowship! We network at 6:00, and the meeting runs from 6:30 to 7:30 PM.

Our Rotary Socials take place every fourth Tuesday of the month. This month, we will share conversation and light bites at Kitchen 57 from 6:30 to 8:30 PM.

We can’t wait to welcome you and your friends! Join us to learn more about getting involved in our work in the community, including our future SOMI Art Fests. See you soon!



More about Liz Platt:

Director of Individual Giving for New World Symphony, America’s Orchestral Academy in Miami Beach, Liz Platt is a nonprofit fundraising professional passionate about advancing the arts and connecting donors to causes that matter. She specializes in building meaningful relationships and creating philanthropic opportunities that support arts education and community initiatives.
With extensive experience in advancement for the arts, Liz has contributed her fundraising expertise to leading organizations, including Pérez Art Museum Miami, University of Rochester Memorial Art Gallery, and Strong Memorial Hospital, helping to grow donor support and strengthen community engagement.

Liz is actively involved in the Junior League of Miami, advancing women’s leadership through volunteer action, and serves as a mentor with the Women of Tomorrow Mentor and Scholarship Program, empowering at-risk high school girls to achieve their potential.

A summa cm laude graduate of Rochester Institute of Technology with a bachelor’s degree in psychology and a concentration in fine art, Liz is also an accomplished artist specializing in sculptural and functional ceramics. In her free time, she supports local philanthropic initiatives, particularly in the arts, animal conservation and welfare, and environmental causes.

02/27/2026

Please save the dates and join us on the first, second, and fourth Tuesdays of this month! Our dinner meetings are held at Kitchen 57. We gather at 6:00, and the meeting runs from 6:30 to 7:30 PM. Dinner meetings take place on the first and second Tuesday of every month.

Our Rotary Socials take place every fourth Tuesday of the month. This month, we will share conversation and light bites at Kitchen 57 from 6:30 to 8:30 PM.

We can’t wait to welcome you and your friends to this new chapter of the Rotary Club of South Miami! Join us to learn more about getting involved in our good work in the community, including our future SOMI Art Fests. See you soon!

02/21/2026

02/21/2026

Zoo Miami’s Ron Magill retires, fondly remembers Key Biscayne Crandon Zoo years https://1l.ink/JVPQBJ8

02/17/2026

Image SOMI Map 2026 hosted on ImgBB

02/09/2026

We had a wonderful time attending the 33rd Annual School Fashion Show and Silent Auction on Saturday! Past-President Kevin Grace and current President Rosella Papale were part of organizing it and it was so beautiful. It’s one of our favorite events to attend every year. Congratulations on a beautiful show! 💛💙

02/05/2026

Join us on Tuesday, February 10, for a Rotary Dinner with Susana Vela, Vice President of Programs and Strategic Partnerships at Amigos For Kids! We network at 6:00, and the meeting runs from 6:30 to 7:30 PM.

Time: 6:00-7:30
Kitchen 57 Miami
7301 SW 57th Ct STE 100
South Miami, FL 33143

Rotary brings together like-minded locals who are making South Miami better through service, vision, and community action.

More about Susana:
For two decades, Susana Vela has been empowering organizations in Miami-Dade County through leadership development, staff training, and community engagement. With extensive experience in team building, program development, and grant management, Susana now serves as Vice President of Programs and Strategic Partnerships at Amigos For Kids, where she leads efforts to elevate programs, cultivate partnerships, and expand access to meaningful, culturally responsive resources that create lasting positive impact for children and families.