November 17, 2016 Naples Gulf Shore Sunset Rotary Meeting

On Thursday evening, November 17th, Walter Douglas lead us in the invocation and pledge followed by happy bucks from Sgt. At. Arms Robbie Selby. Special Guest Mayor Bill Barnett gave us a background of how he became Mayor and kept the office on and off (mostly on) for many, many years.  He then took many questions and answers ranging from beach and bay re-nourishment to a memory lane history of early Naples to future growth issues in the City. We have been fortunate to have such a dedicated and thoughtful public servant over the years. 

Gary Moore then gave us a progress report of the LPGA concession tent we are running at the putting green. Sandy Harter told us the Doppenbergs will be in town and visiting us on December 7^th to give us an update on the Guatemala School of Hope that we contribute to.  Robbie Selby reminded us of our social we will be having on Thursday, December 1^st at 5:30 p.m. at the new St. Germain’s Restaurant (previously Stoney’s Steakhouse). Rob Samouce passed around the sign-up sheet for Salvation Army Bell Ringing at Wynn’s Market on December 16^th and Kristen Petry updated us on the Club Christmas Party that we will be having at her house on Thursday December 22^nd.

Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!  

Mark your calendars, unless otherwise stated, all our meetings are at Hyatt House Naples.

Thur. Evening Dec. 1, 5:30 p.m.: St. Germain’s Restaurant

Wed. Morning Dec. 7, 7:30 a.m.: Guatamela School of Hope Speaker

Friday all day Dec 16:  Salvation Army Bell Ringing at Wynn’s Market

Wed. Morning Dec. 14, 7:30 a.m.:  Harmon Meek Gallery Speaker

Thurs. Evening Dec 22, 6:30 p.m.: Club Holiday/Christmas Party at Petry’s Home

Thurs. Evening Dec 29, 6:00 p.m.: Powerful You Speaker

November 9, 2016 Naples Gulf Shore Sunset Rotary Meeting

On Wednesday morning, November 9th, President Rob Samouce lead us in the invocation and pledge followed by happy bucks from Sgt. At. Arms Robbie Selby. Announcements included Gary Moore filling us in on who and when we will be manning the refreshment tent on the putting green at Tiburon for the LPGA tournament, Nov. 16^th to 20^th.  If you want to work the tournament contact Gary directly at: gmoore721@comcast.net, if you have not already.  Robbie told us about our social we will be having on Thursday, December 1^st at 5:30 p.m. at the new St. Germain’s Restaurant (previously Stoney’s Steakhouse).   

Rob then introduced our guest speaker,  Fran Bratcher, CEO of the non-profit Family to Family, Kid’s Crisis Closet.  Located at 4750 Enterprise Ave. #101,  https://www.bizapedia.com/fl/family-to-family-kids-crisis-closet-non-profit-charity-llc.html,  Kid’s Crisis Closet accepts all kinds of donations and the turns around and provide the stuff to families in town who have nothing; many relocating from abusive spouses.  Many do not even have beds to sleep in, anything to cook with, or even a towel. Please give what you can and drop off your extra stuff at the Kid’s Crisis Closet from 11-1 Monday, Thursday, and Friday.  They will also accept money donations to pay the rent for the closet.

Mark your calendars, unless otherwise stated, all our meetings are at Hyatt House Naples.

Thur. Evening Nov. 17, 6:00 p.m.: Mayor Bill Barnett Speaker

Nov. 16 to 20:  LPGA Golf Tourney at Tiburon-Manning the Putting Green Refreshment Tent

Thur. Evening Dec. 1, 5:30 p.m.: St. Germain’s Restaurant

Wed. Morning Dec. 7, 7:30 a.m.: Guatamela School of Hope Speaker

Wed. Morning Dec. 14, 7:30 a.m.:  Harmon Meek Gallery Speaker

Thurs. Evening Dec 22, 6:30 p.m.: Club Holiday/Christmas Party at Petry’s Home

Thurs. Evening Dec 29, 6:00 p.m.: Powerful You Speaker

 

 

November 2, 2016 Naples Gulf Shore Sunset Rotary Meeting

On Wednesday morning, November 2nd, new member Kevin Hutchinson lead us in the invocation and pledge followed by happy bucks from Sgt. At. Arms Robbie Selby. Announcements by President Rob Samouce included Dictionary Day, Club Shelterbox Donation of $1,000 for Haiti, LPGA manning of the refreshment tent on the putting green at Tiburon and our annual Christmas Party to be held at Kristen Petry’s home this year.  Mel Drury gave a recap of our great 4^th annual Hallowine Walk wherein we had over 320 participants and netted over $15,000 for our charities! The bar has been raised for next year’s 5^th annual Walk.   

President Elect Jim Juliano then introduced our guest, Dr. Janice M. Green, President of Zonta. Dr. Green explained that Zonta International is a leading global organization of professionals empowering women worldwide through service and advocacy.  They have 21 members locally derived of  women in business who are selectively asked to join.  Zonta started in 1919 and means honest and trustworthy in Native American Sioux. It is not in 66 countries.  Zonta is very much like Rotary with International, National and Local activities.  Zonta advocates for women’s human rights and gender equality.  To find out more about Zonta go to:  www.zonta-naples.org

Mark your calendars, unless otherwise stated, all our meetings are at Hyatt House Naples.

Wed. Morning Nov. 9, 7:30 a.m.: TBA

Thur. Evening Nov. 17, 6:00 p.m.: Mayor Bill Barnett Speaker

Nov. 15 to 20:  LPGA Golf Tourney at Tiburon-Manning the Putting Green Refreshment Tent

Thur. Evening Dec. 2, 6:00 p.m.: Social TBA

Wed. Morning Dec. 7, 7:30 a.m.: Guatamela School of Hope Speaker

Wed. Morning Dec. 14, 7:30 a.m.: TBA

Thurs. Evening Dec 22, 6:30 p.m.: Club Holiday/Christmas Party at Petry’s Home

Thurs. Evening Dec 29, 6:00 p.m.: Powerful You Speaker