December 29, 2016 Naples Gulf Shore Sunset Rotary Meeting

On Thursday, December 29th, Sandy Harter lead us in the invocation and pledge followed by happy bucks. President, Rob Samouce, then presented a club check in the amount of $5,000 from funds we raised at the Hallowine Walk to Dianne Reed and Howard Isaacson of CCCR in gratitude for their help with the Wine Walk and the great things CCCR is doing for the young children of Collier County.

Our guest speaker, Julie Frizzi, was then introduced and gave us a great presentation about her new book “Powerful You!”  Ms. Frizzi is a guidance counselor at Lake Park Elementary School and teaches an empowerment class to all the 3^rd graders in her school using her new book, “Powerful You!” The book contains 26 real stories from children she has counseled with issues.  She shares a story each week with a class and gets the kids to open up and share about their own issues to help in stopping such things as bullying.  Her book is available on Amazon.com and she wants to get the book and instruction course in every school in Collier, Lee County and beyond.

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

Wed. Morning Jan. 4, 7:30 a.m.:  Chamber of Commerce Speaker

Wed. Morning Jan 11, 7:30 a.m.:  Collier County Public Schools Speaker

Thurs. Evening Jan 19, 6:30 p.m.:  Boys and Girls Club Speaker

Thurs. Evening Jan. 26, 6:00 p.m.: Naples Art Association Speaker

December 14, 2016 Naples Gulf Shore Sunset Rotary Meeting

On Wednesday morning, December 14th, President Rob Samouce lead us in the invocation and pledge followed by happy bucks and guest introductions by Sgt. at Arms Robbie Selby.  Jon Titus updated us on the upcoming Salvation Army Bell Ringing at Wynn’s Market this Friday, December 16^th and Kristen Petry let us know what will be happening at the Club Christmas Party at her home on Thursday, December 22^nd.  Don’t forget your $10 and under Secret Santa gift and please contact Olga Schultz (Olga Schulz <olga@wickedwickerflorida.com) and let her know you have, or need, to sign up for your gift.

Rob then presented Cecilia St. Arnold, Executive Director of Blessings in a Backpack SWFL with a Club check in the amount of $3,000 from funds we raised at the Hallowine Walk.  Blessings had 14 volunteers from FGCU help us with the Wine Walk.  Our donation will feed 30 underprivileged kids in Collier County for a full year.

Our guest speakers were Kristine and Juliana Meek, owners of the oldest American Art Gallery in Florida; the Harmon-Meek Gallery.  They gave us a history of the Gallery that opened its doors in January 1964 in the then new Fleischmann Central Building on 3^rd St. South. Two of the top ten most prominent art collectors in America and clients of the Gallery in the 1970’s were Naples Residents Joseph and Olga Hirshorn of Greenwich Connecticut and Mrs. Harry Lynde Bradley of Milwaukee, Wisconsin.  Many of you may have viewed the Hirshorn collection at the Smithsonian in Washington D.C.  The Harmon-Meek Gallery has lent over 300 exhibitions of its artists and artists’ estates to more than 80 museums in 27 States across the County.  The Gallery is now located on the 3^rd floor of the Capital Bank Center on 6^th Ave. North and US 41.  You and your friends may want to stop by the Gallery, take a look see at the famous art work, and say hi to Kristine and Juliana.

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

Friday all day Dec. 16:  Salvation Army Bell Ringing at Wynn’s Market

Thurs. Evening Dec. 22, 6:30 p.m.: Club Christmas Party at Petrys’ Home

Thurs. Evening Dec. 29, 6:00 p.m.: Powerful You Speaker

Wed. Morning Jan. 4, 7:30 a.m.:  Chamber of Commerce Speaker

Wed. Morning Jan 11, 7:30 a.m.:  Collier County Public Schools Speaker

December 7, 2016 Naples Gulf Shore Sunset Rotary Meeting

On Wednesday morning, December 7th, Sandy Harter lead us in the invocation and pledge followed by happy bucks collected by President Rob Samouce.  Rob then gave announcements including the upcoming Salvation Army Bell Ringing on Friday, December 16^th and the Club Christmas Party at the Petry's  on Thursday, December 22^nd. 

Our special guests, the “Doppenburgs in Guatemala” gave us an enlightening presentation of the School of Hope they have built in a southern province of Guatemala for malnutrition indigenous Mayan Indians.  In the area where the School is located, due to the lack of water and poor soil many of the young suffer the consequences of protein deficiencies (mental decline, stunted growth, blindness etc.).  The school is designed for 50 and they have 150 on a waiting list.  It can take 6 months to a year to wean the malnutrition children back onto minimal necessary protein. The Doppenburgs, originally from Niagara, Canada, now live and work full time at the School of Hope.  At the end of the presentation, the Doppenburgs were presented with a check from the Club in the amount of $2,000 to further help with their endeavor.  Finally, Mel Drury was presented with a nice custom leather Rotary Gulfshore Sunset Club brief case for all the hard work he did in making the Hallowine Walk a success this year.

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

Friday all day Dec 16:  Salvation Army Bell Ringing at Wynn’s Market

Wed. Morning Dec. 14, 7:30 a.m.:  Harmon Meek Gallery Speaker

Thurs. Evening Dec 22, 6:30 p.m.: Club Holiday/Christmas Party at Petry’s Home

Thurs. Evening Dec 29, 6:00 p.m.: Powerful You Speaker

November 17, 2016 Naples Gulf Shore Sunset Rotary Meeting

On Thursday evening, November 17th, Walter Douglas lead us in the invocation and pledge followed by happy bucks from Sgt. At. Arms Robbie Selby. Special Guest Mayor Bill Barnett gave us a background of how he became Mayor and kept the office on and off (mostly on) for many, many years.  He then took many questions and answers ranging from beach and bay re-nourishment to a memory lane history of early Naples to future growth issues in the City. We have been fortunate to have such a dedicated and thoughtful public servant over the years. 

Gary Moore then gave us a progress report of the LPGA concession tent we are running at the putting green. Sandy Harter told us the Doppenbergs will be in town and visiting us on December 7^th to give us an update on the Guatemala School of Hope that we contribute to.  Robbie Selby reminded us of our social we will be having on Thursday, December 1^st at 5:30 p.m. at the new St. Germain’s Restaurant (previously Stoney’s Steakhouse). Rob Samouce passed around the sign-up sheet for Salvation Army Bell Ringing at Wynn’s Market on December 16^th and Kristen Petry updated us on the Club Christmas Party that we will be having at her house on Thursday December 22^nd.

Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!  

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

Thur. Evening Dec. 1, 5:30 p.m.: St. Germain’s Restaurant

Wed. Morning Dec. 7, 7:30 a.m.: Guatamela School of Hope Speaker

Friday all day Dec 16:  Salvation Army Bell Ringing at Wynn’s Market

Wed. Morning Dec. 14, 7:30 a.m.:  Harmon Meek Gallery Speaker

Thurs. Evening Dec 22, 6:30 p.m.: Club Holiday/Christmas Party at Petry’s Home

Thurs. Evening Dec 29, 6:00 p.m.: Powerful You Speaker

November 9, 2016 Naples Gulf Shore Sunset Rotary Meeting

On Wednesday morning, November 9th, President Rob Samouce lead us in the invocation and pledge followed by happy bucks from Sgt. At. Arms Robbie Selby. Announcements included Gary Moore filling us in on who and when we will be manning the refreshment tent on the putting green at Tiburon for the LPGA tournament, Nov. 16^th to 20^th.  If you want to work the tournament contact Gary directly at: gmoore721@comcast.net, if you have not already.  Robbie told us about our social we will be having on Thursday, December 1^st at 5:30 p.m. at the new St. Germain’s Restaurant (previously Stoney’s Steakhouse).   

Rob then introduced our guest speaker,  Fran Bratcher, CEO of the non-profit Family to Family, Kid’s Crisis Closet.  Located at 4750 Enterprise Ave. #101,  https://www.bizapedia.com/fl/family-to-family-kids-crisis-closet-non-profit-charity-llc.html,  Kid’s Crisis Closet accepts all kinds of donations and the turns around and provide the stuff to families in town who have nothing; many relocating from abusive spouses.  Many do not even have beds to sleep in, anything to cook with, or even a towel. Please give what you can and drop off your extra stuff at the Kid’s Crisis Closet from 11-1 Monday, Thursday, and Friday.  They will also accept money donations to pay the rent for the closet.

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

Thur. Evening Nov. 17, 6:00 p.m.: Mayor Bill Barnett Speaker

Nov. 16 to 20:  LPGA Golf Tourney at Tiburon-Manning the Putting Green Refreshment Tent

Thur. Evening Dec. 1, 5:30 p.m.: St. Germain’s Restaurant

Wed. Morning Dec. 7, 7:30 a.m.: Guatamela School of Hope Speaker

Wed. Morning Dec. 14, 7:30 a.m.:  Harmon Meek Gallery Speaker

Thurs. Evening Dec 22, 6:30 p.m.: Club Holiday/Christmas Party at Petry’s Home

Thurs. Evening Dec 29, 6:00 p.m.: Powerful You Speaker

 

 

November 2, 2016 Naples Gulf Shore Sunset Rotary Meeting

On Wednesday morning, November 2nd, new member Kevin Hutchinson lead us in the invocation and pledge followed by happy bucks from Sgt. At. Arms Robbie Selby. Announcements by President Rob Samouce included Dictionary Day, Club Shelterbox Donation of $1,000 for Haiti, LPGA manning of the refreshment tent on the putting green at Tiburon and our annual Christmas Party to be held at Kristen Petry’s home this year.  Mel Drury gave a recap of our great 4^th annual Hallowine Walk wherein we had over 320 participants and netted over $15,000 for our charities! The bar has been raised for next year’s 5^th annual Walk.   

President Elect Jim Juliano then introduced our guest, Dr. Janice M. Green, President of Zonta. Dr. Green explained that Zonta International is a leading global organization of professionals empowering women worldwide through service and advocacy.  They have 21 members locally derived of  women in business who are selectively asked to join.  Zonta started in 1919 and means honest and trustworthy in Native American Sioux. It is not in 66 countries.  Zonta is very much like Rotary with International, National and Local activities.  Zonta advocates for women’s human rights and gender equality.  To find out more about Zonta go to:  www.zonta-naples.org

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

Wed. Morning Nov. 9, 7:30 a.m.: TBA

Thur. Evening Nov. 17, 6:00 p.m.: Mayor Bill Barnett Speaker

Nov. 15 to 20:  LPGA Golf Tourney at Tiburon-Manning the Putting Green Refreshment Tent

Thur. Evening Dec. 2, 6:00 p.m.: Social TBA

Wed. Morning Dec. 7, 7:30 a.m.: Guatamela School of Hope Speaker

Wed. Morning Dec. 14, 7:30 a.m.: TBA

Thurs. Evening Dec 22, 6:30 p.m.: Club Holiday/Christmas Party at Petry’s Home

Thurs. Evening Dec 29, 6:00 p.m.: Powerful You Speaker

Costume Contest Winners at Our Mercato Wine Walk Hallowine 2016

Congratulations to Jason and Christy on winning the costume contest at our Mercato Wine Walk Hallowine 2016! They will be receiving a $100 Wine Loft gift certificate! Congratulations again!! Their title: Zika mosquito and exterminator!

October 27, 2016 Fourth Annual Hallowine Walk at Mercato Event

On Thursday, October 27th, we had our Fourth Annual Hallowine Walk at Mercato.  Preliminary numbers are around 300 tickets sold and net proceeds of around $10 K.  Kudos to Mel Drury (the wizard behind the Curtain), the Wine Walk Committee Members, Other Club Members who helped out, the Volunteers from CCCR and Blessings in a Backpack, our Sponsors, the Eleven Participating Venues at Mercato, Mercato Management, and all Attendees. What a wonderful evening for our worthy charities!  Great fun was had by all!

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

Wed. Morning, Nov. 2, 7:30 a.m.: Zonta Speaker

Wed. Morning Nov. 9, 7:30 a.m.: TBA

Thur. Evening Nov. 17, 6:00 p.m.: Mayor Bill Barnett Speaker

Nov. 15 to 20:  LPGA Golf Tourney at Tiburon-Manning the Putting Green Refreshment Tent

Thur. Evening Dec. 2, 6:00 p.m.: Social TB

Wed. Morning Dec. 7, 7:30 a.m.: Guatamela School of Hope Speaker

Wed. Morning Dec. 14, 7:30 a.m.: TBA

Thurs. Evening Dec 22, 6:30 p.m.: Club Holiday/Christmas Party at Petry’s House

Click here to check out our blog site: http://www.naplesgulfshoresunsetrotary.club/

Naples Gulf Shore Sunset Rotary Upcoming Meetings for November and December 2016

Rotary Hallowine Walk October 27th 6:00PM - 9:00PM Mercato

Well it’s that time of year again for our annual Rotary Hallowine Walk. This is our 4th year for the event and we think it will be bigger and better than ever. If you have been before you know what it’s all about. If you have not, it is about strolling through Mercato with a group of friends on Thursday Evening, October 27th, from 6 to 9 p.m. (with or without a Halloween costume) and getting a glass of wine and a bite to eat at over 10 different venues. There will also be neat items raffled off and you can get your picture taken on the red carpet. The proceeds will go to various charities supported by the Naples Gulf Shore Sunset Rotary.

To get your tickets click on: http://mercatowinewalk.com/ You can pay with Pay Pal and tickets are $50 in advance and if you buy 4 you get one free.

We look forward seeing you on October 27th.

October 20, 2016 Naples Gulf Shore Sunset Rotary Meeting

On Thursday, October 20th,  President elect Jim Juliano opened the meeting, gave the invocation and  led the pledge.  Dan Herrington introduced guests  and Sargent at Arms Robbie Selby collected Happy Bucks.

Naples Gulf Shore Sunset Rotary Upcoming Meeting Schedule November 2016

October 12, 2016 Naples Gulf Shore Sunset Rotary Meeting

On Wednesday October 12^th, Past President Anne Towers lead the meeting with the introduction of our guest speaker Bill Barnett, Founder and Executive Director of Storytellers Creative Arts.  Bill gave the invocation and pledge followed by Club announcements and an update on our annual Mercato Wine Walk – Hallowine 2016.  Tickets are available at www.MercatoWineWalk.com.  This year’s event will have Red Carpet Photos and a raffle of many items, including a wicker chair set worth over $1,000!

Our guest speaker Bill Barnett from Storytellers Creative Arts provided us his vision as Founder of the organization.  Storytellers Creative Arts believes that there is a generation of rising artists who will have a cultural impact using all areas of the arts. The vision of “transforming lives through the arts” guides the mission of developing communities of connection, celebration and creating art that expresses faith, elevates culture and transforms lives.  Three initiatives enable us to accomplish the mission: Arts Outreach to the underprivileged, Creative Expression Groups for local artists and Events that connect, inspire and equip creatives.

It was a pleasure having Bill as a guest speaker and quality questions being addressed by our members.

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

Thurs. Evening, Oct 20, 5:30 p.m. Newborns in Need Speaker
Friday Morning, Oct 21, a.m. Dictionary Day-Naples Park, Vineyards, Laurel Oak, Parkside
Thurs. Evening, Oct 27, 5:00 p.m. Hallowine Walk at Mercato
Wed. Morning, Nov 2, 7:30 a.m. Zonta Club Speaker
Wed. Morning, Nov 9, 7:30 a.m. Naples Chamber of Commerce Speaker

Naples Gulf Shore Sunset Rotary Upcoming Meeting Schedule October/November 2016

October 5, 2016 Naples Gulf Shore Sunset Rotary Meeting

On Wednesday October 5th, Sandy Harter gave the invocation and pledge.  Dan Herrington introduced guests and collected happy bucks. Mel Drury gave an update on the upcoming October 27^th  Hallowine Walk. Tickets are now on sale and are available at:  http://mercatowinewalk.com/.  Rob Samouce discussed the upcoming Dictionary Day on October 21st and LPGA Golf Tournament wherein our club will be manning the refreshment tent on the putting green from Nov. 15^th  to the 20^th.

Our guest speakers were Mary McDonough and Christian Gehring from the  SWFL Regional Human Trafficking Coalition. Human Trafficking includes forced workers, indentured servants and prostitutes.  In Southwest Florida, most of the prostitutes are coerced into labor starting from the ages of 10 to 12 with a ratio of 5 girls to 1 boy and are required to have sex 15 to 60 times a day. The pimps are both men and women and 17 were recently busted in our area alone.  They work from hotel rooms many times moving from hotel to hotel.  If you notice a child or teenager with an older person where things just don’t look right, you are encouraged not to try to intervene but to call The National Human Trafficking Resource Center Hotline at 1-888-373-7888 and report what you see.  You do not have to give your name.

Next  Wednesday Morning, October 5th, our Speaker will be Bill Barnett (not our mayor but another Bill Barnett) telling us how Story Tellers are transforming the disadvantaged through the arts.

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

Wed.  Morning,  Oct 12, 7:30 a.m.     Story Tellers Speaker

Thurs. Evening,  Oct 20, 5:30 p.m.     Newborns in Need Speaker

Friday Morning,  Oct 21, a.m.              Dictionary Day-Naples Park, Vineyards, Laurel Oak, Parkside

Thurs. Evening,  Oct 27, 5:00 p.m.     Hallowine Walk at Mercato

Wed.  Morning,  Nov 2, 7:30 a.m.      Zonta Club Speaker

Wed.  Morning,  Nov 9, 7:30 a.m.      Naples Chamber of Commerce Speaker

Naples Gulf Shore Sunset Rotary Upcoming Meetings

September 29, 2016 Naples Gulf Shore Sunset Rotary Meeting

On Thursday September 29th, Rob Samouce gave the invocation and pledge and collected happy bucks.  

Our guest speaker, Tiffany Cawley, COO of Collier Child Care Resources, Inc. (CCCR), one of our club sponsored charities, was introduced by club member Mickael Groendahl who is a Director of CCCR.  Tiffany informed us that CCCR provides high quality early childhood care, education and resources to children and families out of 4 development centers to over 275 children ages 6 weeks to 5 years old.  They offer partial tuition assistance to low-income families and recognize the importance of early pre K education.    

Tickets are now on sale for the October 27 Hallowine Walk at Mercato.  Please invite all your friends. They can get tickets at:  http://mercatowinewalk.com/

Next  Wednesday Morning, October 5th, our Speakers will be Mary McDonough and Christian Gehring from the  SWFL Regional Human Trafficking Coalition.   

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

Wed.  Morning,  Oct 5, 7:30 a.m.       Human Trafficking Speaker

Wed.  Morning,  Oct 12, 7:30 a.m.     Story Tellers Speaker

Thurs. Evening,  Oct 20, 5:30 p.m.     Naples Chamber of Commerce Speaker

Thurs. Evening,  Oct 27, 5:00 p.m.     Hallowine Walk at Mercato

Wed.  Morning,  Nov 2, 7:30 a.m.      Zonta Club Speaker

September 22, 2016 Naples Gulf Shore Sunset Rotary Meeting

On Thursday September 22nd, Jon Titus gave the invocation and pledge followed by introduction of the guests of John Roheder and Dan Herrington and then happy bucks by Rob Samouce.  

Our guest speaker was Cecilia St. Arnold, National Program Manager-Florida and Executive Director of our club sponsored charity Blessings in a Backpack SWFL.  Cecilia told us how the organization is in 12 Cities throughout the US and Southwest Florida is in the top 4 cities in how many children are being served.  Basically the organization, working though Sysco Foods, provides a package of nutritious food that goes in needy children’s back-packs at school on Friday afternoon to serve the child’s family for the weekend. The food that does not need to be cooked as many of the children do not have adults around at home to cook.   Food is also distributed on Holidays and in the Summer.  The need is surprisingly great in Southwest Florida (40% of the children in the Marco Island public schools for instance-about the same on Sanibel Island-service worker children).  

Tickets are now on sale for the October 27 Hallowine Walk at Mercato.  Please invite all your friends. They can get tickets at:  http://mercatowinewalk.com/

Next Thursday evening, September 29th, our Speaker will be Niccole Howard from our sponsored charity Collier Childcare Resources Inc. (CCCR).   

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

Thurs. Evening,  Sep 29, 5:30 p.m.     Collier Childcare Resources Inc. (CCCR) Speaker Niccole Howard

Wed.  Morning,  Oct 5, 7:30 a.m.       Human Trafficking Speaker

Wed.  Morning,  Oct 12, 7:30 a.m.     Story Tellers Speaker

Thurs. Evening,  Oct 20, 5:30 p.m.     Speaker Naples Chamber of Commerce

Thurs. Evening,  Oct 27, 5:00 p.m.     Hallowine Walk at Mercato

September/October 2016 Naples Gulfshore Sunset Rotary Meeting Schedule

September 14, 2016 Naples Gulf Shore Sunset Rotary Meeting

On Wednesday, September 14th, Walter Douglas gave the invocation and pledge followed by introduction of guests and happy bucks by Sgt. of Arms, Robbie Selby.  President Rob Samouce presented a one thousand dollar club check to Sandy Harter from North Naples Rotary for the Guatemala School of Hope for autistic, deaf and the blind that we are helping to build. 

Our guest speaker was Christine McConnelee, Executive Director for Girls on the Run.  Ms. McConnelee started the organization serving 24 girls in Collier County in 2012 to over 620 girls in 3^rd to 8^th grade now at 14 locations after school.  The 10 week program empowers girls who have been bullied and have low self-esteem. The program teaches physical and mental well-being to help the girls grow to be more confident and self-assured young ladies. Christine is sharing smiling faces with Rotarians, Robbie Selby, Kirstein Petry and Olga Schulz in picture attached.  

In another of the attached pictures you will see that our club banner has found its way down to Joinville, Brazil via way of Dorotea, Tony Power’s friend who visited us a few weeks ago. Joinville is quite a bit south of Rio.  Maybe we can partner something with the Joinville club someday. Don’t forget to mark your calendars for our 4^th Annual Mercarto Hallowine Walk for Thursday October 27^th.  Planning is right on track and it looks like we have a great set of participating venues this year. Website to purchase tickets should be up and running soon.  Any questions, talk to Committee Chair Mel Drury.

Next Thursday evening, September 22nd, our Speaker will be Celia St. Arnold from Blessings in a Backpack SWFL.

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

Thurs. Evening,  Sep 22, 5:30 p.m.     Blessings in a Backpack SWFL Speaker

Thurs. Evening,  Sep 29, 5:30 p.m.     Collier Childcare Resources Inc. (CCCR) Speaker

Wed.  Morning,  Oct 5, 7:30 a.m.       Human Trafficking Speaker

Wed.  Morning,  Oct 12, 7:30 a.m.     Story Tellers Speaker

September/October 2016 Naples Gulfshore Sunset Rotary Meeting Schedule

September 7, 2016 Naples Gulf Shore Sunset Rotary Meeting

On Wednesday, September 7th, John Roeder gave the invocation and pledge followed by introduction of guests (one gave a short presentation of a local Young Life group) and happy bucks by Sgt. of Arms, Robbie Selby, President Elect Jim Juliano introduced our guest speaker, Carly Gibb, Development Assistant of Drug Free Collier. Drug Free Collier’s mission is “protecting our children from substance abuse”. Mrs. Gibb went over local and national statistics of substance abuse of underage with of course the most abused substance by minors being alcohol. She discussed the availability of opioid antidote being over the counter now in response to uptick in overdoses as well as the Good Samaritan Act so that overdosed friends can call for help without the fear of being arrested. She discussed the team approach of Drug Fee Collier with the local schools, law enforcement and civic and youth service organizations. She also passed out drug deactivation system packets people can use when they want to throw away old prescription drugs so that they are neutralized before disposal. Next Wednesday morning, September 14th, our Speaker will be Christine McConnellee updating us on Girls on the Run.

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

Wed. Morning, Sep 14, 7:30 a.m. Girls on the Run Speaker

Thurs. Evening, Sep 22, 5:30 p.m. Blessings in a Backpack SWFL Speaker

Thurs. Evening, Sep 29, 5:30 p.m. Collier Childcare Resources Inc. (CCCR) Speaker

Wed. Morning, Oct 5, 7:30 a.m. Human Trafficking

September 2016 Naples Gulf Shore Sunset Rotary Meeting Schedule

August 31, 2016 Naples Gulf Shore Sunset Rotary Event

Wednesday, August 31st, we had a great wine tasting social evening event at Bleu Provence with a special visit from our new District Governor, Ladd Waldo (from Lakewood Ranch Rotary Club), his lovely wife Sally and Area Governor Jeff Clapper (from North Naples Rotary Club). Four prospective new members were present and we played an engaging game of who would you have lunch with and where. Governor Waldo gave a great speech going over his personal experiences with Rotary (he started his Rotary life right at the top at Rotary International Headquarters in Chicago as the Rotary International’s Chief Financial Officer), energizing us with the history and purpose of us being Rotarians and inviting all to Atlanta next June for the Rotary International Convention and to the District 6960 “British Invasion” in Sarasota next May. A fun time was had by all. Next Wednesday morning, September 7th, our Speaker will be Carly Gibb filling us in on Drug Free Collier. Mark your calendars, unless otherwise stated, all our meetings are now at Hyatt House Naples.

August 25, 2016 Naples Gulf Shore Sunset Rotary Meeting

On Thursday, August 25th, the Naples Gulf Shore Sunset Rotary Meeting was called to order by President Rob Samouce at 6:00 p.m. followed by the Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance by Rob. Visitors were introduced and many happy bucks were collected by Sgt-at-Arms Robbie Selby. Our speaker was introduced by President Elect Jim Juliano: Executive Director of the United Arts of Collier County, Marcia Clark. Ms. Clark has worked many years for non-profits and was a founding board member of Make-A-Wish Foundation of America. She explained the local mission of the United Arts as a liaison to visual and musical artists throughout the area. United Arts also provides “Arts” programs to our youth throughout the County including over 5,000 who live in Immokalee. To find out more go to: http://www.uaccollier.com/. Marcia is an international award-winning kaleidoscope artist herself. Next Wednesday evening, August 31st, members who timely RSVP’d (now sold out) will be meeting at Blue Provence with our new District Governor.

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

Wed. Evening, Aug 31, 5:30 p.m. District Governor, Ladd Waldo at BLEU PROVENCE

Wed. Morning, Sep 7, 7:30 a.m. Drug Free Collier Speaker

Wed. Morning, Sep 14, 7:30 a.m. Girls on the Run Speaker

Thurs. Evening, Sep 22, 5:30 p.m. Blessings in a Backpack SWFL Speaker

Thurs. Evening, Sep 29, 5:30 p.m. Collier Childcare Resources Inc. (CCCR) Speaker

August 18, 2016 Naples Gulf Shore Sunset Rotary Meeting

The Thursday, August 18th, Naples Gulf Shore Sunset Rotary Meeting was called to order by President Rob Samouce at 6:00 p.m. followed by the Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance by Walter Douglas. Visitors were introduced and many happy bucks were collected by Sgt-at-Arms Robbie Selby. Everyone sported their new Rotary Club name badges. Our speakers were introduced by Walter: the Director of the Frances Pew Hayes Center for Lifelong Learning, Barbara W. Hawkes, MA and the Center for Nonprofit Excellence Director Marian Klink. Barbara and Marian gave us in-depth insight into these popular community outreach programs of Hodges University. The Life Long Learning Center offers Lectures throughout the year on a vast array of areas of study wherein you can attend your first lecture for free. To find out more click here. The Center for Nonprofit Excellence provides two hour courses on governance, operations, and management of non-profits at the Fort Myers Campus as well as 11 other locations in Southwest Florida. To find out more click here. Next Thursday evening, August 25th, we will again meet for dinner in Gathering Room #3 at 6:00 p.m. (libations in the Bar at 5:30 p.m.) at the Hyatt House. Our speaker will be Marcia Clark of the United Arts of Collier County. See you next Thursday evening.

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

Thurs. Evening, Aug 25, 5:30 p.m. United Arts of Collier County speaker

WED. EVENING, Aug 31, 6:00 p.m. A special evening meeting at BLEU PROVENCE in honor of our new District Governor, Ladd Waldo, who will be visiting our club so you don’t want to miss this one. Please RSVP to me or Robbie Selby ASAP as seating is limited.

Wed. Morning, Sep 7, 7:30 a.m. Drug Free Collier Speaker

Wed. Morning, Sep 14, 7:30 a.m. Girls on the Run Speaker

Naples Gulf Shore Sunset Rotary Upcoming Meeting Speaker Schedule

August 10, 2016 Naples Gulf Shore Sunset Rotary Meeting

The August 10, 2016, Naples Gulf Shore Sunset Rotary Meeting was called to order by President Rob Samouce at 7:30 a.m. followed by the Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance by Ann Towers. Visitors were introduced and many happy bucks were collected by Sgt-at-Arms Robbie Selby. President-Elect Jim Juliano was present returning from his successful delicate neck operation. Our speaker was introduced, Collier County Growth Management Department Head, David Wilkison, P.E. who went thorough in detail where the future growth will be mostly East of I75 in Golden Gate Estates and in a proposed new huge community out by Ava Maria. Immokalee will see a bypass route and Logan Boulevard will extend to Bonita Beach Road. On the coast we will see tear downs of older two story condos being replaced with hi-rises and the Davis/41 Triangle will come out of the ground. Because of high coastal land values, future coastal projects will go vertical. Next Thursday evening, August 18th, we will again meet for dinner in Gathering Room #3 at 6:00 p.m. (cocktails in the Bar at 5:30 p.m.) at the Hyatt House. Our speaker will be Barbara Hawkes of Hodges University. Mark your calendars, unless otherwise stated, all our meetings are now at Hyatt House Naples.

Upcoming Programs:

Thurs. Evening, Aug 18, 5:30 p.m. Hodges University speaker

Thurs. Evening, Aug 25, 5:30 p.m. United Arts of Collier County speaker

WED. EVENING, Aug 31, 6:00 p.m. A special evening meeting at BLEU PROVENCE in honor of our new District Governor, Ladd Waldo, who will be visiting our club so you don’t want to miss this one. Please RSVP to me or Robbie Selby for this event by next week as we will need a head count for the restaurant. This will be a good social to bring a prospective member you may have in mind.

Wed. Morning, Sep 7, 7:30 a.m. Drug Free Collier speaker

Wed. Morning, Sep 14, 7:30 a.m. Girls on the Run speaker

August 3, 2016 Naples Gulf Shore Sunset Rotary Meeting

The Naples Gulf Shore Sunset Rotary Meeting was called to order by Immediate Past President Dan Herrington at 7:30am followed by Pledge of Allegiance and Invocation. Visitors and visiting Rotarians were introduced. Following breakfast our speakers were introduced - the new Executive Director of the City of Naples Airport Authority, Naples Municipal Airport, Chris Rozansky and his associate Diane Terrill, Director of Strategy and Communications. Chris came on board at the Airport in March of this year after serving as director of the Venice Municipal Airport for more than 5 years and Diane has been with the Airport since 2014. Previously she was with the Municipal Airport in Gilford, New Hampshire for 15 years. Their airport update was well received by all our club members. Next Wednesday morning, August 10th, we will again meet for breakfast in Gathering Room #3 at 7:30 a.m. at Hyatt House Naples. Our speaker will be Collier County Growth Management Department Head, David Wilkison, P.E. who will inform us when and where the new growth will be coming. Mark your calendars, unless otherwise stated, all our meetings are now at Hyatt House Naples.

Rotary Schedule

July 28, 2016 Naples Gulf Shore Sunset Rotary Club Meeting

The July 28, 2016 Naples Gulf Shore Sunset Rotary meeting was called to order at 6:00pm followed by Pledge of Allegiance and Invocation. Our speaker was Carol Howell, Executive Director of Senior Life Journeys and a Certified Dementia Specialist and Endorsed Life Coach gave us an enlightening talk about Dementia and the possible 200 causes of it with one of the major ones of course being Alzheimer’s Disease. At this point it appears the best treatment avenues are prevention and adapting rather that any curing. Carol has written two multiple Amazon #1 Best Sellers: Let’s Talk Dementia- A Caregiver’s Guide and If My Body Is a Temple, Why Am I Eating Doughnuts? You can get copies of her books at Amazon.com. She also hots a podcast titled: LETS TALK DEMENTIA which is available through iTunes and her website- seniorlifejourneys.com. Next Wednesday morning, August 3rd, we will meet for breakfast in Gathering Room #3 at 7:30 a.m. at Hyatt House Naples. Our speaker will be giving us an update on the Naples Airport. See you next Wednesday morning. Mark your calendars, unless otherwise stated, all our meetings are now at Hyatt House Naples.

July 21, 2016 Naples Gulf Shore Sunset Rotary Meeting

The July 21, 2016 Naples Gulf Shore Sunset Rotary meeting was called to order at 6:00pm by President Samouce. Our guest speaker Yamilet Perez of Moorings Park Home Health Agency told us all about the in home health services provided by Moorings Park. Many of the services are covered 100% by Medicare as well as most insurance plans and even VIP personal assistant services are available at reasonable rates. Many services in the home can be provided for medical conditions or post-op recovery for the young and old alike. Kirsten’s, son, Jens, also told us about his upcoming football camp and thanked all who donated to his cause. Next Thursday evening, July 28th, we will gather for pre-meeting cocktails at the hotel lobby bar around 5:30 p.m. and then move to the meeting in Gathering Room #3 at 6:00 p.m. at Hyatt House Naples. Our speaker will be Carol Howell, executive director of Senior Life Journeys and author of Amazon #1 Best Seller, “Let’s Talk Dementia”

Naples Gulf Shore Sunset Rotary Meeting Schedule

July 13, 2016 Naples Gulf Shore Sunset Rotary Meeting

This morning’s meeting of the Naples Gulf Shore Sunset Rotary Club focused on the mission of Saint Matthew’s House in East Naples. The discussion was led by Van Ellison, the CEO of the organization. Their services focus on providing temporary housing for the homeless, while addressing the causes of the condition such as poverty and substance abuse. Men, women, and children are served, and many of them go on to become contributing citizens. Some are even awarded college scholarships. The organization is funded largely by its catering company and its thrift stores.