August 27, 2015 Naples Gulf Shore Sunset Rotary Club Meeting

The August 27, 2015 Naples Gulf Shore Sunset Rotary Club meeting was called to order by Past President Bill Towers followed by Invocation and the Pledge of Allegiance. Visiting Rotarians and guests were introduced followed by our guest speaker Robbie Spencer, Executive Editor the Naples Herald. Robbie also introduced his staff writer Tyler Mosher. Robbie explained the history and current happenings at his digital newspaper. The Naples Herald is committed to bringing its readers trusted news and premium content, free of charge. Its mission is to support local businesses and people who are making a difference in the community. Naples Herald also offers an up-to-date business directory, classifieds website, and job board, with more premium features on the way. After his excellent presentation a number of questions were asked. Additional information about the Naples Herald is available by clicking here. Our membership was updated about the upcoming October 28, 2015 Mercato Wine Walk (HalloWine) and activities surrounding it. Our next meeting will be Wednesday 7:30am September 2, 2015 at Janes's Cafe on Third Street. We will be having a Club Assembly to discuss the various upcoming activities and fund raisers.

August 20, 2015 Naples Gulf Shore Sunset Rotary Meeting

The August 20, 2015 Naples Gulf Shore Sunset Rotary Meeting was called to order by President Elect Rob Samouce at 6:00pm followed by Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance. Guests and Visiting Rotarians were introduced followed by collection of happy dollars. Our speaker was Karl Williams, Chapter Chairman and Business Counselor of SCORE Naples and Volunteer representing the Conservancy of Southwest Florida. He described all the latest happenings at the Conservancy that was founded in 1964 including the following facts: a) 21 Acre Nature Center, b) 3,300 Animals Treated per Year, c) 125 Animals On Exhibit, d) 70 Resident Gopher Tortoises, e) 1,000+ Wetland Acres Saves, f) 245,000 Sea Turtle Hatchlings, and g) 10,000 Students Reached Annually. Members had a number of questions following his excellent presentation. Additional information on the Conservancy of Southwest Florida is available by clicking here. Meeting was adjourned at 7:45pm. Our next meeting will be Thursday August 27th at Pompanos with Happy Hour at 5:30pm and Meeting at 6:00pm. Robbie Spencer the Executive Editor of the Naples Herald will be our guest speaker and in addition we will be discussing notes from club board meeting of Tuesday August 25th and our upcoming HalloWine Walk fund raiser at the Mercato. Please note that Pompano will be closed the entire month of September and we will be having 7:30am morning breakfast meetings at Jane's Cafe on 3rd Street for the entire month of September 2015.

August 12, 2015 Naples Gulf Shore Sunset Rotary Club Meeting

The August 12, 2015 Naples Gulf Shore Sunset Rotary Club meeting was called to order by President Dan Herrington at 7:30am followed by the Pledge of Allegiance and Invocation. Guest and visiting Rotarian were introduced followed by our guest speaker Pamela Hughes, D.O.; Functional Medicine Specialist with the Hughes Center. Dr. Hughes discussed the immediate history and the mission of the Hughes Center including the creation of a therepeutic partnership with patients and families to empower the patient to take ownership of their own healing and well-being. With individualized analysis they examine the root of imbalance and then provide patients the tools to restore their health and prevent disease. Dr. Hughes then introduced her associate Carol L. Roberts, M.D.., who discussed the differences between functional medicine, alternative medicine and holistic medicine. Questions were answered and all members enjoyed learning about the Hughes Center. Additional information is available by clicking here. Also congratulations to Kristen Petry recognized as our clubs Rotarian of the Year for 2014. We appreciate your dedication and value your friendship! Picture below with Past President Anne Towers with Kristen Petry. The meeting was adjourned at 8:30 am. Note: Our next meeting will be Thursday August 20, 2015 at Pompano Surf and Turf starting with Happy Hour at 5:30pm and Meeting at 6:00pm. Our speaker will be Karl Williams of the Conservancy of Southwest Florida and members please bring a guest!!

August 5, 2015 Naples Gulf Shore Sunset Rotary Meeting

The August 5, 2015 Naples Gulf Shore Sunset Rotary Meeting was called to order by President Dan Herrington at 7:30am followed by the Pledge of Allegiance and Invocation. The visiting Rotarian Brent Frigaard Rasmussen from Otterup, Denmark swapped banners with our President Dan Herrington. Following breakfast our guest speaker Dianne Reed of the Collier Child Care Resources, Inc. discussed the many happenings and resources available from CCRC. Their mission is to support the needs of Collier County's children, families and early learning professionals by providing high quality education, resources and child care services. Additional information about CCCR is available by clicking here. As the original Naples Sunset Rotary Club sponsored a number of CCRC activities our newly created merged club of Naples Gulf Shore Sunset Rotary was extremely proud to give the CCRC a check in the amount of $5,000. All members enjoyed the discussion and presentation. The meeting was adjourned at 8:30am. The Naples Daily News article is available by clicking here. The press release is available by clicking here. Our next meeting 7:30am Wednesday August 12, 2015 at Janes's Cafe will be featuring Dr. Pamela Hughes from the Hughes Center for Functional Medicine.