July 25, 2013 Naples Sunset Rotary Meeting

The July 25, 2013 Naples Sunset Rotary Meeting was called to order by President Adoni at 6:35 PM followed by Invocation and the Pledge of Allegiance. The current fund raiser trolley project was discussed and all members urged to purchase trolley tickets from our website. Other projects were also discussed including our November wine walk. President Adoni introduced our speaker, Jim Harmon, Executive Director of Rotary's Camp Florida a camp for those with special needs which operates year round, and serves more than 2000 children and adults yearly. Most of the campers have life limiting conditions such as Multiple Sclerosis, Cancer, Leukemia, Diabetes, Blood Disease, Birth Defects, etc. Many are in wheel chairs and need close supervision for medical and personal safety. The camp serves as a resident camp and/or a day camp. The 18 acres camp was built in 1952 as a church camp and was acquired by Rotary's Clubs throughout Florida in 1991. Rotary began a restoration program; now the camp meets full standards of the ADA (American with Disabilities Act) and the American Camping Association accommodating up to 120 children in camper cabins. Our President Adoni was honored by Jim Harmon by being appointed to the Board of Directors of Rotary's Camp Florida! Additional information on the camp is available by clicking here.

July 18, 2013 Naples Sunset Rotary Meeting

The July 18, 2013 Naples Sunset Rotary meeting was called to order by President Adoni Kokkinos followed by the Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance. Following dinner, guests were introduced and current happenings for the club were discussed. Our speaker Steve Agius, was introduced by President Adoni, and discussed the Rotary Gift of Life of Florida. Steve is the President of the Board of Directors of the Rotary Gift of Life of Florida, Chairman of the Wheelchair Foundation, Chairman of the District Membership Committee as well as an instructor with the Rotary Leadership Institute. Steve was honored to be named District 6960 Rotarian of the Year for 2011! Steve discussed the many happenings in District 6960 that he is associated with. After several questions following his excellent presentation, the club was adjourned at 8:04 PM.

July 11, 2013 Naples Sunset Rotary Meeting

The July 11, 2013 Naples Sunset Rotary Meeting was called to order President Elect Adoni Kokkinos followed by Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance. The meeting was attended by our District 6960 Governor Tim Milligan and his wife Sharon. Following introductions of guests and visiting Rotarians we installed our newest member Carol Fransiosi, RN and welcomed her into our club. President Brady did the installation followed the pinning by First Lady of the District Sharon. Following this ceremony the District Governor moved the gavel from Brady and installed him as Immediate Past President and then installed Adoni as President along with his officers and board of directors. Dinner followed the ceremonies and then Past Assistant Governor Marcus P. Zillman officially introduced our District Governor Tim Milligan who spoke to us on all the latest happenings in the district and his membership goals. He also discussed the District Conference May 1st - 4th and urged all members to attend if at all possible. The August 30, 2013 fund raiser Naples Sunset Rotary Trolley Tour was discussed and flyers handed out with tickets available online from this site! Meeting adjourned at 8:20pm .

July 4th No Naples Sunset Rotary Meeting