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