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Our Mission
Providing Opportunities in Youth Sports through Philanthropic
Endeavors"
On July 30, 2007 the Red Cup Society
(AKA the RCS Society) (Pictured here: Scott Skornschek, Art Heinrichs,
Dave Middleton, Gordon Smith and Bobby Espinola)
presented an Athletic Scholarship check of $1,000.00 to
the Citrus Park Bills Football
League President Brenda Wawers. The Red Cup Society aspires to promote youth
athletics through investments, grants
and scholarships. This small group of philanthropists are committed to
forging new relationships and building a community
of thoughtful, respectful and successful young men and
women, diverse in age, sporting interests and backgrounds.
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Presenting the Citrus Park Bills
with a $1,000.00 athletic scholorship
at the Red Cup Society
2007 Kick-Off Party |
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The Red Cup Society enjoys Good Food,
Fine Cigars,
and a Toast to the Good Life, at Emerald Greens Golf
and County Club. |
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"There's a little Captain
in all of us" |
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The Founding Members
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Scott has had a long, successful career in the catering business. A native of Tampa, Florida, he founded Port-A-Pit Barbecue
in 1978. He produced (in-house) one of the first Hospitality Villages at Super Bowl XVIII. His company planned and executed
food service for over 25,000 guests for the Silver Anniversary of Martin Marietta Aerospace in Orlando in 1992.
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Dave is a life long native of Tampa, Florida. He is Owner/President of Middleton Design Corporation, a
Civil Design and Drafting firm in Tampa, Florida, founded 1989. |
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Art Heinrichs has resided in the Tampa Bay area for the past three decades. Art has always
prided himself on being a steward in the community by supporting numerous philanthropic endeavors. He is currently the Vice
President of a not-for-profit Foundation specializing helping those in need of transplant therapy. He is well versed in corporate
governance issues and leads this organization daily down the path to good corporate citizenship. Most recently Art worked
with the Suncoast Girl Scout Council and assisted in the development of curriculum and an achievement badge for the scouts
to earn while learning about the process of organ transplantation. Remaining focused on the need for public education in this
area Art often finds himself voulunteering countless hours to further this cause. Married to his wonderful wife Susie for
17 years they both enjoy almost all outdoor activities together with their two teen children. From Equestrian riding to BMX
racing they foster the values of each of their children by being an active part of their growth and lifestyle. |
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Gordon has worked and lived in the Tampa Bay area for over 45 years. His family has owned the landmark
Edward’s Pipe & Tobacco Shop in South Tampa since 1960. He is currently Vice President of both Edward’s and
the family wholesale business named FGT Enterprises located in North Tampa. In 2005 both business’s received accommodations
from the City of Tampa for its accomplishments and charitable works in the community Both personally and professionally Gordon
has donated and helped raise money for many of the local charities these include, The Spring, Achieve Tampa Bay, Toys for
Tots, Suncoast Chapter of Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.
When not working he enjoys spending
time with his wife of 20 years Patti and his 3 children and family pet Carly. From smoking fine cigars, Football,Fishing,
BMX Racing, Traveling and the Beach he enjoys spending time with his friends. He passes on the many values passed on to him
by his family over the years; one of those being, giving back to the community that has supported him for so many years. |
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When evocative adjectives like luxurious, handsome
and avant-garde are used in Tampa men’s fashion circles the name Bobby Espinola is never far away - such is his bond
with the world of individualistic style and the widely recognized name of George LTD, Fine Men’s Clothier. A perfectionist,
who immerses himself in his craft, Bobby, a born and bred Tampanian, is a fascinating blend of businessman and philanthropist.
He has never learned to master the art of tailoring or had any formal style training and yet his eye for design and style
are legendary, winning him countless accolades and taking the clothing lines he represents nationally. Driven and dedicated, he is at the helm of a
‘Men’s Fashion democracy’ known as George LTD for the past 25 years. Bobbie’s unique business mind-set
comes from personal experience. A go-getter in Tampa’s fashion industry in the eighties, with well-known shop fronts
in South Tampa, he also spent much of this time with his adored children. “Self satisfaction is a big driver for me,
I want to come to work and be happy. I believe the clothing lines I represent reflect my happiness and I hope my clothes give
men permission to be truly who they are.” Says Bobby in a recent interview. Amidst the heady successes, Bobby says it’s the humanity
for your fellow man which we will eventually be judged by and gain from. “Afford generosity to those who are around
you and you will reap the benefit,” explains Bobby. As a well-known philanthropist in Tampa and supporter of causes
as wide and varied as The Diabetic Charitable Services chaired by Ronde' Barber, The Pediatric Cancer Center, Make-A-Wish
Foundation, The Spring, and others, he is the perfect embodiment of a Red Cup Society Founder. Sounds like a dead-ringer for the man behind
the success behind the RCS. That’s Bobby Espinola. |
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