February 24, 2011 Naples Sunset Rotary Meeting

The February 24, 2011 Naples Sunset Rotary meeting was called to order by President Carl Thome at 6:45pm followed by Invocation and Pledge Allegiance. Following dinner guests were introduced and our District Governor Don Thomas was present and presented our club with two awards that only a handful in our district have received. The first award covers that there are 34,103 Rotary Clubs worldwide and Naples Sunset Rotary Club during 2009-2010 Year is one of 669 Rotary Clubs worldwide to attain status as a 100% Rotary Foundation Sustaining Member Club. The second award covers Naples Sunset Rotary as one of 1,113 Rotary Clubs worldwide to become an Every Rotarian Every Year Club (US$100 per capita club, 100% Member Participation). President Carl Thome, 2010-2011 President accepted the high honor of both awards and associated banners for the club from District Governor Dan Thomas.

President Carl Thome then introduced our guest speaker, Brandon Dowdy, President/CEO YMCA of the Palms, Naples, Florida. Brandon discussed Project Graduation and Rotary's continued involvement. Naples Sunset Rotary has supported Project Graduation in the past and continues to do so. Questions were asked from Brandon and the presentation was well received including budget handouts. Additional information on the YMCA is available by clicking here. The meeting adjourned at 8:00pm.

February 17, 2011 Naples Sunset Rotary Meeting

The February 17, 2011 Naples Sunset Rotary Meeting was called to order by President Carl Thome followed by Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance. After dinner member Robert Bodine introduced our guest speaker Robert Shattles of Hiawassee, Georgia. Robert discussed his gastro bypass and the excellent success he has had with it and his continued maintenance of the weight program. He discussed the pre discussions and groups as well as post recovery groups and discussion to maintain his weight goals. There were numerous questions after his presentation from a number of Naples Sunset Rotary Members. The meeting was adjourned by President Carl Thome at 8:10 PM.

February 10, 2010 Naples Sunset Rotary Meeting

The February 10, 2011 Naples Sunset rotary Meeting was called to order by President Carl Thome at 6:45pm followed by Invocation and the Pledge of Allegiance. After dinner President Thome introduced our guest speaker sculptor Michael Jernigan from Tallahassee, Florida. He described his project titled Honoring the Troops in great detail with a Powerpoint slide presentation. He traveled to Iraq and Afghanistan where he photographed and measured military personnel for an exhibit of 21 bronze portrait sculptures which will be exhibited nationwide during 2012 through 2014. Each branch of service will be represented (Army, Air Force, Coast Guard, Marines and Navy). The exhibit will include enlisted and officers with no restrictions on race or gender. Michael also showed his gear that was worn during his travels to both Iran and Afghanistan. Numerous questions were asked and all the club members enjoyed his excellent presentation. Additional information is available online about his project Honoring the Troops by clicking here.

February 3, 2011 Naples Sunset Rotary Meeting

The February 3, 2011 Naples Sunset Rotary meeting was called to order at 6:45pm by President Carl Thome who gave the Invocation and led the Pledge of Allegiance. After dinner guests were introduced and President Carl mentioned a number of upcoming Rotary activities. President Carl then introduced Barry Higgins, General Manager of the Collier Carnage Semi-Pro Football Team who introduced Chuck McWilliams, President and Coach of the Collier Carnage Semi-Pro Football Team. Chuck discussed the latest happenings and the current status of the new team. Numerous questions were received from Naples Sunset Rotary members after an excellent presentation by both Barry and Chuck. Additional information about the Collier Carnage Semi-Pro Football team is available by clicking here. The Meeting adjouned at 8:00pm followed by a Board Meeting which adjourned at 8:40pm.