November 30, 2017 Naples Gulf Shore Sunset Rotary Club Meeting

 

On Thursday evening, November 30, 2017, President Jim Juliano led the club in the invocation and pledge.  Sgt at Arms Olga Schulz collected Happy Bucks and introduced our frequent Rotarian guest from England, Syd Horsfield. Doug Haughey then introduced  two guests  /prospective new members Carol Franciosi  and David Johnson and gave a brief summary of our service  volunteer efforts at the  recent CME golf event.  Treasurer Jim Davidson  introduced his guest, a prospective Rotaract candidate and his spouse Kim. Attendance total  11; club members 6.

 

President Elect Mel Drury presented a  PP draft of the new Naples Gulf Shore Sunset  Rotary Club website  being  developed and asked  for input from all members on ideas/suggestions to  enhance its effectiveness as  a communications tool for our club and a PR/ image  builder for Rotary as well.

 

President Elect Mel Drury then introduced guest Speaker Leslie Dean Drury. Leslie is a VA Accredited Attorney & Financial Advisor assisting Veterans with appeals in the federal courts and the little known VA benefit called “Aid & Attendance” which provides veterans (or their surviving spouse) a tax-free monthly benefit of up to $2,800, making a gigantic difference in their lives.  She handed out literature/application forms and presented a  video of the American Association of Wartime Veterans mission  and accomplishments.

Since 2002,  AAWV has obtained $145,000,000  fo needy and deserving veterans by working through the Federal VA  veteran appeals system. Leslie provides her services  pro bono to veterans or their surviving spouse/child and urged  any member who knows someone who may need help and believes they are eligible to receive these tax free improved pension benefits, to contact her office. Her service is not limited to veterans  with a Florida residence,  as she can provide help to veterans residing anywhere in the USA.

Our guest speaker Leslie , then led the club in the Four Way Test to  conclude the meeting.

Below is the calendar schedule of upcoming events and club meetings. unless otherwise stated, all club meetings are at the Hyatt House

DECEMBER IS DISEASE AND PREVENTION MONTH

 

Calendar Events

December 2        - 5:00PM at Mercato  starting at Cavo ( 5-6PM), then Capital Grille 6-7:30PM and Burn(7:45 PM-?) – Christmas/Holiday Party

December 4        - 5:30PM Board Meeting at Rob Samouce’s office (Officers and members only)

December 6        - 7:30AM on Wednesday - Speaker Adams Roberts,CEO  Rotary Action Group- Hepatitis Zero

December 13     - 7:30AM on Wednesday – TBD

December 15     - on Friday- Salvation Army Bell Ringing Service Project ( Jon Titus coordinating  - Wynn’s market

December 16     -  0n Saturday -Meals of Hope volunteer  Rotary  food packing event- Ritz Carlton Naples Beach - 1:30 PM-3:30 PM Register  on line

December 21      - 6:00PM on Thursday - Speaker -  Octagon CME volunteer group ( not confirmed)

December 25      -Christmas Day - NO CLUB EVENTS  - MERRY CHRISTMAS TO  ALL MEMBERS AND YOUR FAMILIES

December 28      - Thursday 6:00PM  SCHEDULED MEETING CANCELLED - NO MEETING

March 18             - Colors of Hope fund raising  dinner  Naples Sailing  and Yacht Club  - SAVE THE DATE

Upcoming Meeting Schedule

November 16, 2017 Naples Gulf Shore Sunset Rotary Meeting

On Thursday evening, November 16, 2017 President Elect Melvin Drury led the club in the invocation and pledge.  Sgt at Arms Olga Schulz collected Happy Bucks and introduced our frequent Rotarian guest from England, Syd Horsfield.  It’s always a pleasure seeing and hearing from our visiting Rotarians. 

The Hallowine attendee results were reviewed and discussed among the members with great ideas for improvement in 2018.  We are asking anyone who would like to participant as Hallowine Chair next year and set on the committee to contact Melvin Drury.  More importantly, we are already in the hunt for 2018 main sponsor, so please submit any suggestions to Melvin Drury.  We are looking to fill the sponsorship by the end of the year.  This is our club’s signature fundraiser and involvement is very rewarding, so please show your Rotarian spirit and volunteer!

In an effort to help improve your club experience, Melvin Drury presented a presentation from the Atlanta Rotary International Convention on “Flexibility & Change” centered towards Rotary clubs and meeting formats.  Members present were very engaged and optimistic with some great ideas and solutions to position our club on the path of future success.  A special committee will be formed to assist with the development and implementation of a future successful plan.  Everyone is encouraged to call or email Melvin Drury with any member’s suggestions.

With all that great fellowship, we extended our time slightly and then Walter Douglas led the club in the Four Way Test to conclude the meeting.

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

Upcoming Speaker Leslie Dean will be November 30^th.  Leslie is a VA Accredited Attorney & Financial Advisor assisting Veterans with appeals in the federal courts and the little known VA benefit called “Aid & Attendance” which provides veterans (or their surviving spouse) a tax-free monthly benefit of up to $2,800, making a gigantic difference in their lives.  Come hear how Leslie positively impacts veterans’ lives.

Calendar Events

November 22     -  Farm City BBQ at Cambier Park

November 23     - Thanksgiving Day (no meeting)

November 30     - 6:00pm on Thursday – Speaker Leslie Dean, VA Accredited Attorney and Financial Advisor

December 2        - 5:00pm at Mercato (starting at Cavo, then Capital Grille and Burn) – Christmas Party

December 4        - 5:30pm Board Meeting at Rob Samouce’s office (Officers and members only)

December 6        - 7:30am on Wednesday - Speaker Adams Roberts, Hepatitis Zero

December 13     - 7:30am on Wednesday – Speaker TBD

December 15     - Salvation Army Bell Ringing Service Project

Dictionary Day 2017

Celebrating Dictionary Day 2017 with all the below local pictures where our club Naples Gulf Shore Sunset Rotary gave out dictionaries!! Greattime for all!!

November 1, 2017 Naples Gulf Shore Sunset Rotary Meeting

On Wednesday mornring, December 1, 2017 President Jim Juliano led the club in the invocation and pledge. Sgt  at Arms Olga Schulz  collected Happy Bucks and introduced guest , Bob  Zottola, whose Jazz  band performed outstandingly at Hallowine 2017 for our club last Wednesday. Hallowine Chair Mel  Drury then gave a detailed financial  wrap of the most  successful Hallowine event in our club’s history.  A discussion of  how to improve for ext years event followed. Congratulations to Mel and the 16 Naples Gulf Shore Rotarians  who volunteered their time to make  Hallowine 2017 a tremendous  success.  Attendance was seven (7).

Jim then introduced guest speaker, J.R. Philp, Board Director  of Naples Greater Leadership. JR discuss the makeup  and mission of GNL,  stating is  was a group  of 850 Naples residents bonding together to give back to the community based on the ski;; they acquired  during they  career   before  settling in Naples , FL. It is a private organization  whose members pay  dues and meet regularly to discuss projects and programs. Painting  Cottage House  in downtown  Naples, Meeting  with  Collier County Commissioner Penny Taylor to discuss community needs  and hosting the  National Director of the Alzheimer’s Association.  GNLfocus is to "make a difference” in our community by  their service.  Sounds similar to this years  Rotary International President Ian Reisley’s Theme  -  Rotary- Making a Difference     

JR Philp then led the club in the Four Way Test to conclude the meeting.

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

Wed morning Nov 6, 7:30 AM: Club Assembly - Speaker Jon Kukk- Rotary Foundation and PHF

Fri. morning Nov10, Dictionary Day .. Bill Towers coordinating  volunteers at four Collier County school venue

Nov.13 , 5:00PM  Area 1 Presidents meeting  Joey D’s Pizza

Nov.16, 17, 18, 19 -  CME Concession volunteers at Tiburon Golf Club- Doug Haughey coordinating club volunteers

Thurs Evening Nov16 -  Speaker TBD

Thurs November 23- Happy Thanksgiving to  all - No meeting

Thurs evening Nov 30, 6:00 PM Speaker TBD

Monday  Evening Dec 4, 5:30 PM  Board meeting  Rob Samouce office

Wed Morning Dec 6,  Hepatitis Zero Speaker - Adam Roberts