DATESPEAKERBIO SUMMARYCLUB PRESIDENTVENUE
October 22, 2019Master Sergeant Cedric KingMaster Sergeant, Author, and Public SpeakerChief Eric LangRiviera Country Club
May 22, 2019Dick GregorieUnited States AttorneyChief Eric LangRiviera Country Club
October 20, 201850th AnniversaryIsrael ReyesUM Shalala Student Center
April 12, 2018Del Quentin WilberNoted American journalist and author of A Good Month for Murder: The Inside Story of a Homicide Squad.
Israel ReyesRiviera Country Club
October 2, 2017Dayle Lynn HinmanDayle is a renowned and celebrated criminal profiler and homicide investigator whose career includes over 26 years as a sworn law enforcement officer in the State of Florida.Edgar C. Jones, Jr.Riviera Country Club
March 28, 2017Mark RichtUniversity of Miami Head Football CoachEdgar C. Jones, Jr.Riviera Country Club
November 9, 2016George L. PiroSpecial Agent in Charge, FBI Miami DivisionBill Gautier, Jr.Riviera Country Club
April 19, 2016J.W. CortésAward-winning Marine-combat-veteran-NY cop-turned-actor-singer-activist, currently playing the role of Det. Carlos Alvarez on Fox’s prime time series, Gotham.Bill Gautier, Jr.Riviera Country Club
November 4, 2015Les StandifordAcclaimed author of crime fiction and historical non-fiction; Director, Creative Writing Program; Professor of English, Florida International University.Phillip G. Newcomm, Jr.Riviera Country Club
May 5, 2015Miguel “Mike” FernandezFounder/shareholder of 25+ successful healthcare related companies, and donor of over $100 million to charities. His book, “Humbled by the Journey,” tells the tale.Phillip G. Newcomm, Jr.Riviera Country Club
November 12th, 2014Michael PutneyMichael Putney is a senior political television reporter at WPLG Local 10 and a Miami Herald columnist. Putney is the winner of two Emmy Awards.Michael P. MaguireCoral Gables Country Club
April 9, 2014Dave BarryA globally-acclaimed professional humorist who, for 25 years, was a syndicated columnist whose work appeared in 500 U.S. and foreign newspapers. He won the Pulitzer Prize for Commentary, and has written over 30 books.Michael P. MaguireCoral Gables Country Club
October 24, 2013Jose A. Rodriguez, Jr.Former Chief, CIA Counterterrorism Center

Presentation: Hard Measures:How Aggressive CIA Actions after 9/11 Saved American Lives
Robert E. Gallagher, Jr.Riviera Country Club
May 15, 2013H. Keith MeltonRenowned intelligence historian, author and expert on clandestine devices, Mr. Melton has appeared many times on the Discovery Channel and other television series.

Presentation: The Spies Next Door:How the FBI Busted Anna Chapman and the Russian Spy Ring
Robert E. Gallagher, Jr.Riviera Country Club
November 8, 2012U.S. District Court Sr. Judge Paul Huck; Asst. U.S. Attorney Karen Gilbert; Author Carol CopeThe true story of the (vessel) Joe Cool’s tragic final voyage. A powerful presentation about the twisted odyssey of one of Miami’s most notorious crimes.Katherine W. EzellRiviera Country Club
April 17, 2012Dr. Bradford R. McGuinnSenior Lecturer, University of Miami Department of Political Science. Katherine W. EzellRiviera Country Club
October 6, 2011Del Quentin WilburAward-winning Washington Post reporter who covered the attempted assassination of President Reagan and authored the book, Rawhide Down.Richard R. SouvironRiviera Country Club
March 23, 2011Billy CorbenDynamic co-founder of documentary film company (rakontur), and director of true South Florida crime films, including Cocaine Cowboys and Square Grouper.Richard R. SouvironRiviera Country Club
October 6, 2010Edna BuchananLeading mystery novelist and journalistSusan Perry FuhrmanRiviera Country Club
May 12, 2010John GilliesSpecial Agent in Charge, Miami FBI Field OfficeSusan Perry FuhrmanRiviera Country Club
Oct. 22, 2009LTG Ronald L. Burgess, Jr.Director, Defense Intelligence Agency, Washington, D.C.Huber R. Parsons, Jr.Biltmore Hotel
May 8, 2009Lt. Gen. Glenn F. SpearsMilitary Deputy Commander of U.S. Southern Command; second-in-command of one of ten unified commands under the Department of Defense, conducting military operations and promoting security cooperation throughout the 16 million square mile area of Latin America and the Caribbean.Huber R. Parsons, Jr.Biltmore Hotel
Nov. 5, 2008James OlsonA retired career officer of the CIA, primarily serving overseas in clandestine operations. He currently teaches courses on cold war intelligence, U.S. national policy and international crisis management at the George Bush School of Government and Public Service in Texas.Harold HumphreyRiviera Country Club
May 14, 2008J. Antonio VillamilBusiness economist and high-level policymaker with federal and state governments. Former U.S. Undersecretary of Commerce for Economic Affairs. Specializes in economic analysis and development, trade policy, the Florida economy and the U.S. Hispanic market.Harold HumphreyBiltmore Hotel
Nov. 7, 2007Dr. Henry C. LeeOne of the world’s foremost forensic scientists and a prominent specialist, Dr. Lee has provided expert testimony and consultation for numerous complex and challenging investigations, cases and crimes, including O.J. Simpson, Jon Benet Ramsey, Vincent Foster, Chandra Levy, Elizabeth Smart, Laci Peterson and the re-investigation of Kennedy’s assassination. Author of several books, Dr. Lee has also taught as professor at more than a dozen universities, law and medical schools. John (“Jack”) BrumbaughRiviera Country Club
April 25, 2007Michael PutneyEmmy Award Winner, WLPG-Channel 10 Lead Reporter on Politics and Government, and Political Columnist for The Miami HeraldJohn (“Jack”) BrumbaughBiltmore Hotel
Nov. 15, 2006Dr. Kenneth W. SteinWilliam E. Schatten Professor of Contemporary Middle Eastern History, Political Science and Israeli StudiesMichael Casey IIIRiviera Country Club
May 17, 2006Peter BergenWorld-renowned CNN Terrorism Expert and AnalystMichael Casey IIIBiltmore Hotel
Dec. 6, 2005Robert ParkerDirector, Miami-Dade County Public Safety DepartmentAlex SotoCountry Club of Coral Gables
June 7, 2005State Attorney Katherine Fernandez RundleEleventh Judicial CircuitAlex SotoRiviera Country Club
Dec. 14, 2004Michael S. ClemensSAC, FBI Miami OfficeRobin Reiter-FaragalliCountry Club of Coral Gables
June 7, 2004Major General Robert D. Bishop, Jr., USAFDeputy Commander, U.S. Southern Command, Miami. Second-in-command of one of nine unified commands under the Department of Defense.Robin Reiter-FaragalliMiami City Club
Dec. 2, 2003Jim DeFedeMiami Herald Columnist, author and 2002 Christopher Award recipient.H. William Walker, Jr.Riviera Country Club
May 5, 2003John TimoneyCity of Miami Police ChiefH. William Walker, Jr.Riviera Country Club
Dec. 10, 2002James T. MooreCommissioner, Florida Department of Law EnforcementRichard H. HuntRiviera Country Club
June 3, 2002Robert A. ButterworthAttorney General, State of FloridaRichard H. HuntRiviera Country Club
Dec. 4, 2001Janet RenoNation’s first female U.S. Attorney General and longest serving AG since before the Civil War.Ben BattleBiltmore Hotel
May 22, 2001Donald D. Slesnick, IIMayor, City of Coral Gables and Past President of The Two Hundred Club of Greater MiamiBen BattleMiami City Club
Dec. 11, 2000Dave BarryHumor columnist and published author of 21 books (as of 2000)Donald D. Slesnick, IIBiltmore Hotel
May 9, 2000Martin BaronExecutive Editor, The Miami HeraldDonald D. Slesnick, IIBiltmore Hotel
Nov. 15, 1999Thad W. AllenRear Admiral, USCG, Commander, Seventh Coast Guard District; Commander, Maritime Defense Command SevenEugene E. JoyceBiltmore Hotel
May 12, 1999Charles E. WilhelmGeneral, USMC, Commander in Chief, U.S. Southern CommandEugene E. JoyceBiltmore Hotel
Nov. 9, 1998Eduardo GonzalezDirector, U.S. Marshals Service, appointed by President Clinton.Jon W. ZederBiltmore Hotel
May 28, 1998Barry R. McCaffreyDirector, Office of National Drug Control Policy; member of President’s Cabinet; senior drug official in the Executive Branch.Jon W. ZederRiviera Country Club
Nov. 24, 1997Jeb BushPresident/CEO of Codina Group; son of former U.S. President George H.W. Bush; candidate for Governor, State of FloridaRichard P. ColeBiltmore Hotel
May 19, 1997Dante B. FascellRetired U.S. Congressman; practicing attorney, Holland and Knight.Richard P. ColeBiltmore Hotel
Nov. 18, 1996Dr. Steven MullerPresident Emeritus, Johns Hopkins University; Fellow of the Foreign Policy Institute; Chairman, 21st Century Foundation.H.C. “Jack” EadsHyatt Regency Coral Gables
June 18, 1905Info. not availableInformation not availableH.C. “Jack” EadsInformation not available
Dec. 4, 1995Group Captain D.L. Baugh, Lt. Col. Gunter F.C. ForstenichnerNorth Atlantic Treaty Organization Briefing TeamRichard P. “Dick” AndersonRiviera Country Club
May 15, 1995Bill NelsonU.S. Congressman, State of FloridaRichard P. “Dick” AndersonRiviera Country Club
Dec. 5, 1994Dr. William FreundEconomist and humorist, former Sr. Vice President and Chief Economist of N. Y. Stock Exchange; awarded endowed chair as N.Y. Stock Exchange Professor of Economics, Graduate School of Business of Pace University; Director, Center for Study of Equity MarketsTheodore J. PappasHyatt Regency Coral Gables
April 25, 1994Judge Peter T. FayU.S. Circuit Judge, Eleventh Circuit Court of AppealsTheodore J. PappasRiviera Country Club
Nov. 22, 1993Dick CheneyFormer Secretary of Defense; former White House Chief of Staff; former Congressman, WyomingRollo L. BuddeInformation not available
June 15, 1905Info. not availableInformation not availableRollo L. BuddeInformation not available
June 14, 1905Info. not availableInformation not availableGeorge E. Williamson, IIInformation not available
May 12, 1992Gordon G. McNeillSupervisory Special Agent, FBIGeorge E. Williamson, IIGrand Bay Hotel
Oct. 31, 1983Right Honorable Edward HeathFormer Prime Minister of Great BritainHarold E. WalkerHyatt Regency Miami
April 19, 1983Admiral Daniel J. MurphyU.S. Navy (Ret.); Chief of Staff to the Vice President; former Deputy Undersecretary of Defense, Policy Review, Office of Secretary of Defense.Harold E. WalkerCountry Club of Coral Gables