November 24, 2010 Naples Sunset Rotary Event

The annual Farm City BBQ on Wednesday November 24, 2010 at the Nobles Collier Packing Plant in Immokalee, Florida was attended by members of the Naples Sunset Rotary Club and their guests. The club rented a trolley and 40 folks were driven from Naples to Immokalee to celebrate the annual Farm City BBQ. Fun was had by all during this event which benefited youth leadership programs through 4H, Leadership Collier Foundation, Inc., and Collier County Junior Deputies League. Additional information on the annual Farm City BBQ is available by clicking here.

November 18, 2011 Naples Sunset Rotary Meeting

The November 18, 2011 Naples Sunset Rotary Club meeting was called to order by President Carl Thome at 6:30am with invocation by Robert Bodine and Pledge of Allegiance. Naples Sunset Rotary member Bill Ford introduced our guest speaker Lt. Col. Robert Berlam, Commander, U.S. Air Force Auxiliary Civil Air Patrol. Commander Berlam discussed the latest happenings with the Naples Civil Air Patrol and how they have participated in many emergency and non emergency events. A number of questions were answered from our members who enjoyed the CAP activities update very much. The meeting was adjourned at 7:45pm followed by a Naples Sunset Rotary Board Meeting to discuss the upcoming Christmas Party now scheduled for the 16th of December and a review/discussion of our new meeting location. The Naples Sunset Rotary Board Meeting was adjourned at 8:25pm.

November 11, 2010 Naples Sunset Rotary Meeting

The November 11, 2010 Naples Sunset Rotary Club meeting was called to order by our President Carl Thome at our new location. Presidednt Carl gave the invocation and pledge allegiance. The program discussed our new location and its history. We decided that our Christmas Party would be held on Wednesday December 15, 2010 at our current meeting facility and President Carl to contact and invite other local Rotary Clubs. The meeting was adjourned at 7:45pm.

November 4, 2010 Naples Sunset Rotary Board Meeting

The November 4, 2010 Naples Sunet Rotary meeting was a Board Meeting to discuss the upcoming new meeting location(s). Naples Sunset Rotary Board Members discussed in detail the availability of various locations for our weekly Thursday evening meeting. Once a location either temporary or permament is determine it will be posted to this blog.

October 28, 2010 Naples Sunset Rotary Meeting

The October 28, 2010 Naples Sunset Rotary meeting was called to order at 6:30pm by President Carl Thome. An Invocation was given followed by the Pledge Allegiance. After dinner a Club Assembly was given and areas for new meeting location were discussed. We were notified by the staff of The Naples Tennis Club & Resort that they are closing operations on Friday the 29th of October. The Club Asembly allowed members to dicsuss and to come up with new meeting location recommendations. Meeting adjourned at 7:45pm.

0ctober 21, 2010 Naples Sunset Rotary Meeting

The October 21, 2010 Naples Sunset Rotary Meeting was called to order by President Carl Thome at 6:30pm with the Pledge of Allegiance and Invocation. After dinner Naples Sunset Rotary member Brady Young introduced the speaker Parker Stephen representing Reel Life Adventures a non for profit 501 (c)(3) connecting those who enjoy sport fishing and outdoor adventure with an avenue to make a real difference in the lives of impoverished children and families. Through the provision of various forms of humanitarian aid with special emphasis on the care of orphans, their objective is to rescue children from the street and offer true hope and a future to those who are suffering. Parker explained their latest activities as well as feaured article in Marlin Magazine. Additional information on Reel Life Adventures is available by clicking here. Many questions were asked and the meeting adjourned at 7:45pm. The Naples Sunset Rotary Club Board of Directors met directly after the meeting to discuss up coming events including our Christmas Party of December 15, 2010 as well as other activities and events. The Board meeting adjourned at 8:10pm.

October 14, 2010 Naples Sunset Rotary Meeting

The October 14, 2010 Naples Sunset Rotary meeting was called to order at 6:45pm by President Carl Thome followed by Invocation and Pledge Allegiance. Assistant Governor Marcus P. Zillman introduced the speaker and Naples Sunset Rotary member Charles Ashback. Charles discussed his tenure at NASA and the many happenings that went on to improve our economy as well as improve the value of our standard of living. He was very concerned about the space program and the disassemble of the ongoing program for the future of space research and discovery. Club members had a number of questions and enjoyed the presentation very much. The meeting was adjourned at 8:00pm.


October 15, 2010 was Dictionary Day in Collier County and the Naples Sunset Rotary Club distributed dictionaries to 3rd graders in two elementary schools. Our Rotarians truly enjoyed giving these dictionaries to the many 3rd graders!! One school, Parkside Elementary School, thanked us by placing a "thank you" on their entrance sign!

October 7, 2010 Naples Sunset Rotary Meeting

The October 7, 2010 Naples Sunset Rotary meeting was called to order at 6:45pm by President Carl Thome. The Invocation and Pledge Allegiance were followed by dinner. Naples Sunset Rotary board member Adoni Kokkinos introduced our speaker Lorrie Moore, Volunteer Supervisor/Team Leader for the local 20th Judicial Circuit Guardian ad Litem Office. She discussed the program goals and the many positive outcomes that have been created locally. Additional information is available by clicking here. A questions and answer period followed and the club was adjourned at 8:00pm.

Naples Sunset Rotary Meeting September 30, 2010

The September 30, 2010 Naples Sunset Rotary Club meeting was called to order by President Carl Thome with the Pledge Allegiance and Invocation. After dinner the Sargent of Arms raised a few dollars from both guests and members for our favorite charities. Visiting Rotarian Dr. Leigh A. Readdy from Kirkland, Washington and Chief Lisison of the Rotarian Military Liaison Group discussed his mission with an excellent presentation. The highlight of the evening was the induction of two new members to our club. Carl Thome presented Bill Ford and Brady Young presented Josh Sparks. Bill will be classified in the media sector and Josh in the financial sector. President Carl then discussed upcoming activities for the club and adjournment was at 8:01pm.

Naples Sunset Rotary Meeting September 23, 2010

The September 23, 2010 Naples Sunset Rotary meeting was called to order by President Carl Thome at 6:45pm and continued with the Innvocation and Pleage Allegiance. After dinner President Carl introduced guests and then allowed Naples Sunset Rotary Member Adoni Kokkinos to introduce his mother and the Legislative Assistant to Senator Garrett S. Richter, Becky Kokkinos. Becky discussed the latest happenings in Senator Garrett's office and what is happening in the Florida State Senate. Following her presentation, the Naples Sunset Rotary members asked a number of pertinent questions. The meeting adjourned at 8:00pm.

September 16, 2010 Naples Sunset Rotary Meeting

The September 16, 2010 Naples Sunset Rotary meeting was opened by President Carl Thome with the Pledge Allegiance and Innvocation. After dinner Naples Sunset Rotary Board Member Adoni Kokkinos introduced our guest speaker Harold Hall. He discussed his many years involvement with the charter form of government and the positive and negative aspects of such formats. There were many questions after his excellent presentation by members of the Naples Sunset Rotary Club. The meeting was adjourned at 8:00pm

September 9, 2010 Naples Sunset Rotary Meeting

The September 9, 2010 Naples Sunset Rotary meeting was called to order at 6:45pm by President Carl Thome. The Pledge Allegiance and Invocation followed. After dinner the Naples Sunset Rotary Club member's guests were introduced and then President Carl Thome introduced Assistant Governor TRF Marcus Zillman and Assistant Governor Mick Moore. Assistant Governor Mick then introduced District 6960 Governor Don Thomas who discussed the many district activities and the goals for the district for 2010-2011. Governor Don also challenged the club to participate in a number of upcoming district projects as well as complimented the club on their many previous activities that served the local community as well as our international project and current ambassadorial scholar. After a question and answer period the meeting was adjourned. The attendance for this meeting was excellent including members spouses and guests.


Prior to the meeting the Naples Sunset Rotary Club Board of Directors met with the District Governor to go over past, current and future projects as well as to discuss the ongoing status of our international project that started in 2008. District Governor Thomas challenged the board of directors on goals for new members and gave us a lengthy discussion of local and district projects.

August 26, 2010 Naples Sunset Rotary Meeting

The August 26, 2010 Naples Sunset Rotary meeting will called to order by President Carl Thome with Invocation and Pledge Allegiance. With 16 members and 2 guests in attendance President Thome discussed the upcoming District Governor's visit on September 9, 2010 with a board meeting prior to the meeting at 5:30pm. It should be noted that we will not have a meeting on September 2 in obervance of the upcoming Labor Day September 6, 2010. There will be a board meeting on September 2, 2010 at Past President George Leamon's office at Lutgert Insurance at 5:30pm. Past President Zillman highlighted some TRF ideas and plans being made by various club members. The meeting was adjourned at 7:55pm by President Thome.

August 19, 2010 Naples Sunset Rotary Meeting

The August 19, 2010 Naples Sunset Rotary Meeting was called to order by President Carl Thome and followed by Invocation and Pledge Allegiance. After the buffet served dinner President Thome presented the latest club and district information to the members. The District 6960 Governor will be visiting our club on September 9, 2010 and President Thome stated that we will have a club board meeting prior to the visit as well as a board meeting with the Governor 90 minutes prior to his club visit on September 9, 2010.

August 12, 2010 Naples Sunset Rotary Meeting

The August 12, 2010 Naples Sunset Rotary Meeting was called to order by President Carl Thome and followed by invocation and pledge. After dinner President Thome updated the club members with current happenings and events as related to local and district Rotary activities. Attendance was excellent with everyone enjoying the new meeting location.

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August 5, 2010 Naples Sunset Rotary Meeting

The August 5, 2010 Naples Sunset Rotary meeting was held at our new location of The Naples Tennis Club and Resort. The meeting was called to order by President Carl Thome followed by Innvocation and Pledge Alligance. After dinner President Thome discussed the latest happenings within the Naples Sunset Rotary as well as happenings within the District. It was announced that the District Governor will be visiting our club on September 9, 2010 for his annual visitation. The club adjourned at 7:50pm.