The September 16, 2015 Naples Gulf Shore Sunset Rotary meeting was called to order at 7:35am by President Dan Herrington followed by Invocation and the Pledge of Allegiance. Following introduction of guests and visiting Rotarians President Herrington briefed the club members on the latest happenings and projects including our upcoming Mercato WineWalk on October 28, 2015. He stated that tickets will be available online on September 23, 2015. Our guest speaker Penny Taylor, Collier County Commissioner, was introduced by President Herrington. Penny was elected Collier County Commissioner for District 4 in 2014. She is a ten year veteran of Naples City Council and former Vice-Mayor of Naples. She is a photo-journalist with a professional studio in Naples for over thirty years. She is a graduate of the University of South Florida. She is also a members of the Women's Republican Club of Collier County and League of Women Voters. Penny has served as a "foster" mom to over 44 "at risk" children. She discussed the latest happenings at the Collier County Commission and what the future holds. She explained in detail the many opportunities that are present now and in the future. Numerous questions by club members followed her excellent presentation. Additional information on Commissioner Penny Taylor is available by clicking
here. The club was adjourned at 8:40am. The Club will be participating in a Beach Clean Up next Saturday September 19th at 8am at the beach parking area at 33rd Avenue South. Next week's meeting will be at 7:30am Wednesday September 23rd at Jane's Cafe with our guest speaker of Mark Strain, Chairman of the Collier County Planning Commission.
