On Wednesday Morning, April 5th, 2017, President Rob Samouce led the Club in the invocation and the pledge. Sgt. At Arms Robbie Selby gave us a recap of last week’s Boccie Social at Wyndemere in honor of founding Club member Bob Hattemer. Fun was had by all and the Wyndemere staff turned us into Boccie experts and they were very accommodating. Rob then reminded us that we have a few American Flags left for sale (only $25) and he distributed the awesome Stowe Vermont Maple Syrup to those in attendance (at least 2 bottles each per member-only $15 each bottle). Let Rob know if you need a Flag or more Syrup. The British Invasion District conference in Sarasota is coming up end of May and then early June many from the Club will be going to the National Rotary Convention in Atlanta. Robbie announced that at some point there will be a special meeting of those going to Atlanta to go over last minute details and what we will be doing. Paintball is still set for June 3rd. Robbie then collected happy buck.
Rob then introduced our guest speaker Meredith Chase, Director of Development from Youth Haven. Youth Haven is over 45 years old in Naples and houses children and youth from age 6 to 18 as an emergency type halfway house for the kids before they are assigned to a foster home or similar facility. The average stay there is over 100 days now. Youth Haven has two cottages (girls and boys), 51 beds and is always full. They are building a third cottage for 16 additional beds. The facility is manned by around 60 staff members 24 hours a day so the kids are being well taken care of during their crisis time of need. They can always use volunteers and donations. They are having their 30th annual golf tournament on May 8th. Go to www.youthhavenswfl.org for more info.
Mark your calendars, unless otherwise stated, all our meetings are at Hyatt House Naples.
Wed. Morning Apr 12 7:30 a.m.: Compassionate Friends
Thurs. Evening Apr 20, 6:00 p.m.: Daughters of the American Revolution
Thurs. Evening Apr 27, 6:00 p.m.: Miami Bascom Palmer Eye Institute
Wed. Morning May 5 7:30 a.m.: Newborns in Need
Wed. Morning May 10 7:30 a.m.: Collier County Sheriff’s Department
