The October 14, 2015 Naples Gulf Shore Sunset Rotary Meeting was called to order by President Dan Herrington followed by Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance. Following introduction of visiting Rotarians and visitors our guest speaker was introduced by President Harrington. Paul J. Thein ED.S., President/CEO Greater Naples YMCA discussed the latest happenings and events at the Greater Naples YMCA. His passion was evident in that he was extremely proud of all the exciting positive happenings since the fire and how his goal to make the Greater Naples YMCA Best in Class in all areas served is a happening event!! His fellow Rotarians elected Thein as President of the Waycross, Georgia Rotarians in 2011. Paul Thein’s parents, Dennis and Marge Thein, have been Naples residents for over 25 years. Paul is married to Shanon (Gillespie) of Prattville, Alabama. Shanon is a Registered Occupational Therapist (OTR), specializing in pediatrics. Paul and Shanon are proud parents of two children, Shalyn, 8 and Brody, 5. Thein joined the Greater Naples YMCA Team as President/CEO on March 11, 2013. All members enjoyed his passion and presentation very much with many questions asked. Additional information about the Greater Naples YMCA is available by clicking
here. President Herrington mentioned to all members that ticket sales are needed for our upcoming October 28th Mercato Wine Walk with tickets available by clicking
here. Our next meeting will be Thursday October 22, 2015 at 6:00pm at Pompano Surf and Turf with our guest speaker Amy Snyder of the Holocaust Museum.
