2021 Gigantic Nautical Flea Market: Click. Contribute. Educate.

Seeking Support of the Community

For the first time in 26 years, Upper Keys Rotary Club’s Gigantic Nautical Flea Market cannot be held in person, so Rotarians are reaching out to our generous community. The need remains: to raise much-needed funds for scholarships for graduating seniors, current college students and those pursuing career technical education.

“Without the 2021 event, which annually provides more than $200,000 in scholarships to students in the Upper Keys, we had to find another avenue to raise these much-needed funds,” said Rotarian Frank Derfler, who is active with Coral Shores High School’s Interact Club and Rotary’s Scholarship Fund. “High school and college students rely on us and we need to rely on our community to help.”

The easiest way to donate is go online to www.keysrotary.us or send a check payable to Upper Keys Rotary Foundation to P.O. Box 1514, Tavernier, FL 33070.

In addition, go to Facebook @ Upper Keys Rotary Nautical Flea Market or Instagram @ #upperkeysrotarynauticalfleamarket where viewers can watch video appeals from current and past scholars, as well as graduating seniors and others.

“By using video and written messages posted on social media platforms, we hope to appeal for donations,” said Club President Jill Miranda Baker. “Please share our social media posts with your friends and contacts. Be sure to join the Facebook group, Upper Keys Rotary Nautical Flea Market!”

Donations can be made via text as well. Just text the number 786-244-2468 with the word Scholarships. A link will be received that takes users to the donation platform.

The goal is to raise $100,000 and a match of $50,000 is secured. Any amount donated helps. Please consider supporting our continued mission of providing these much-needed scholarships that high school seniors and current college students have come to rely on for their continuing education. Click. Contribute. Educate.

The Upper Keys Rotary, established in 1967, meets weekly at 12 noon at Capt. Craig’s Restaurant. For more information about Upper Keys Rotary, check us out at KeysRotary.com, on Facebook or call President Jill Miranda Baker at 305-304-0052.

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