Naples Sunset Rotary Meeting September 23, 2010

The September 23, 2010 Naples Sunset Rotary meeting was called to order by President Carl Thome at 6:45pm and continued with the Innvocation and Pleage Allegiance. After dinner President Carl introduced guests and then allowed Naples Sunset Rotary Member Adoni Kokkinos to introduce his mother and the Legislative Assistant to Senator Garrett S. Richter, Becky Kokkinos. Becky discussed the latest happenings in Senator Garrett's office and what is happening in the Florida State Senate. Following her presentation, the Naples Sunset Rotary members asked a number of pertinent questions. The meeting adjourned at 8:00pm.

September 16, 2010 Naples Sunset Rotary Meeting

The September 16, 2010 Naples Sunset Rotary meeting was opened by President Carl Thome with the Pledge Allegiance and Innvocation. After dinner Naples Sunset Rotary Board Member Adoni Kokkinos introduced our guest speaker Harold Hall. He discussed his many years involvement with the charter form of government and the positive and negative aspects of such formats. There were many questions after his excellent presentation by members of the Naples Sunset Rotary Club. The meeting was adjourned at 8:00pm

September 9, 2010 Naples Sunset Rotary Meeting

The September 9, 2010 Naples Sunset Rotary meeting was called to order at 6:45pm by President Carl Thome. The Pledge Allegiance and Invocation followed. After dinner the Naples Sunset Rotary Club member's guests were introduced and then President Carl Thome introduced Assistant Governor TRF Marcus Zillman and Assistant Governor Mick Moore. Assistant Governor Mick then introduced District 6960 Governor Don Thomas who discussed the many district activities and the goals for the district for 2010-2011. Governor Don also challenged the club to participate in a number of upcoming district projects as well as complimented the club on their many previous activities that served the local community as well as our international project and current ambassadorial scholar. After a question and answer period the meeting was adjourned. The attendance for this meeting was excellent including members spouses and guests.


Prior to the meeting the Naples Sunset Rotary Club Board of Directors met with the District Governor to go over past, current and future projects as well as to discuss the ongoing status of our international project that started in 2008. District Governor Thomas challenged the board of directors on goals for new members and gave us a lengthy discussion of local and district projects.

August 26, 2010 Naples Sunset Rotary Meeting

The August 26, 2010 Naples Sunset Rotary meeting will called to order by President Carl Thome with Invocation and Pledge Allegiance. With 16 members and 2 guests in attendance President Thome discussed the upcoming District Governor's visit on September 9, 2010 with a board meeting prior to the meeting at 5:30pm. It should be noted that we will not have a meeting on September 2 in obervance of the upcoming Labor Day September 6, 2010. There will be a board meeting on September 2, 2010 at Past President George Leamon's office at Lutgert Insurance at 5:30pm. Past President Zillman highlighted some TRF ideas and plans being made by various club members. The meeting was adjourned at 7:55pm by President Thome.

August 19, 2010 Naples Sunset Rotary Meeting

The August 19, 2010 Naples Sunset Rotary Meeting was called to order by President Carl Thome and followed by Invocation and Pledge Allegiance. After the buffet served dinner President Thome presented the latest club and district information to the members. The District 6960 Governor will be visiting our club on September 9, 2010 and President Thome stated that we will have a club board meeting prior to the visit as well as a board meeting with the Governor 90 minutes prior to his club visit on September 9, 2010.

August 12, 2010 Naples Sunset Rotary Meeting

The August 12, 2010 Naples Sunset Rotary Meeting was called to order by President Carl Thome and followed by invocation and pledge. After dinner President Thome updated the club members with current happenings and events as related to local and district Rotary activities. Attendance was excellent with everyone enjoying the new meeting location.

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August 5, 2010 Naples Sunset Rotary Meeting

The August 5, 2010 Naples Sunset Rotary meeting was held at our new location of The Naples Tennis Club and Resort. The meeting was called to order by President Carl Thome followed by Innvocation and Pledge Alligance. After dinner President Thome discussed the latest happenings within the Naples Sunset Rotary as well as happenings within the District. It was announced that the District Governor will be visiting our club on September 9, 2010 for his annual visitation. The club adjourned at 7:50pm.

July 29, 2010 Naples Sunset Rotary Meeting

The Naples Sunset Rotary Meeting of July 29, 2010 was a Ladies Night and was called to order by President Carl Thome. After the invocation and pledge dinner was served. President Thome introduced Rotarian Brady Young who delivered a report on The Rotary Foundation (TRF) Meeting last Saturday in Cape Coral. The District meeting was attended by 200 plus Rotarians.


President Thome then inducted our newest member Charles Ashback sponsored by Past President and current Assistant Governor Zillman.


Our program was introduced by Past President Zillman introducing Naples Sunset Rotary's Rotary Ambassadorial Scholar Jimmie Shubert who gave the club an excellent presentation on his previous year's activities including setting up a computer center in Ghana, Africa. Jimmie will be attending his PhD studies in New Zealand starting in June of 2011.

Naples Sunset Rotary Meeting July 22, 2010

Naples Sunset Rotary Meeting of July 22, 2010 was called to order by President Carl Thome with innvocation and pledge alligance. Dinner was served with a general discussion on Rotary activities.

This Saturday we will be attending The Rotary Foundation Meeting in Cape Coral for all clubs in District 6960 and will give a report on the meeting in an upcoming blog posting.

When our Rotary International President, Ray Klinginsmith, selected his theme for 2010-2011, he arrived at his theme after reviewing all the RI themes of years past. President Ray decided he wanted a brief theme that would fulfill two objectives – explaining Rotary to non-Rotarians and validating the work of Rotarians. The words he selected to describe Rotary’s current mission and highlight our achievements are what we do best: “Building Communities, Bridging Continents”. The below video highlights his speech covering his 2010-2011 Theme for Rotary International:

Naples Sunset Rotary Meeting July 15, 2010

The Naples Sunset Rotary Meeting was called to order by our 2010-2011 President Carl Thome. Carl had just returned from San Diego, California and mentioned his visit to various Rotary Clubs in that area. President Carl also discussed the additional use of Sgt-of-Arms activities and advised all members to not forget to wear their Rotary pins as well as to read the latest issue of Rotary Magazine. Our program was introduced by Rotarian Adoni Kokkinos and included Collier County Public Schools Gifted Department Supervisor Irene Benfatti discussing the mission of the Gifted Department. Their mission is to provide an educational program which encourages intellectual development, nurtures curiosity, stimulates a passion for rigor and challenge, and develop throughout the student’s academic career the desire to become a responsible, contributing citizen of the multicultural world. She also discussed the philosophy of the Gifted program. Gifted individuals exhibit abilities, talents, and interests which indicate exceptional potential. As students they require an educational program which is differentiated to accommodate their special strengths and skills. She also introduced two teachers who were actively participating in the delivery of the current Gifted program in elementary, middle and high schools. Additional information about the Collier County Public School's Gifted Programs are available by clicking here.

Naples Sunset Rotary Meeting July 8, 2010

The Naples Sunset Rotary Meeting for July 8, 2010; was called to order by President Elect Herb Buck and followed by Invocation and the Pledge Allegiance. The meeting then continued to dinner followed by a general round table discussion among members. The meeting adjourned at 8:00pm .

Naples Sunset Rotary Meeting July 1, 2010

The Naples Sunset Rotary meeting for July 1, 2010 was not observed due to the holiday period. The next meeting Thursday July 8, 2010 will be at the Collier Athletic Club and will feature comments on club activities and goals for 2010 - 2011 year.

June 24, 2010 Naples Sunset Rotary Meeting

The June 24, 2010 Naples Sunset Rotary Meeting was a Ladies Night and featured the installation of our 2010 - 2011 Naples Sunset Rotary Officers and Board Members. The installation was presented by our 2008-2010 President Marcus P. Zillman. The following are our 2010-2011 Officers: President Carl Thome, President Elect Herb Buck, and Secretary/Treasurer Gary Moore. 2010 - 2011 Board of Directors include: Adoni Kokkinos, George Leamon and Robert Bodine. Past President Zillman was awarded a placque with gavel for his two years as President and now serves as the 2010 - 2011 Assistant Governor of TRF for Rotary District 6960.

June 17, 2010 Naples Sunset Rotary Meeting

The June 17, 2010 Naples Sunset Rotary meeting met at Naples Bath and Tennis Club with a club assembly discussing the upcoming club activities. It was noted that next week the club will be back at the Collier Athletic Club with Ladies Night and the induction of our 2010-2011 officers and board members. The induction will be led by Past Presidents Zillman and Moore. The Naples Sunset Rotary Club's year starts on July 1, 2010. It was also noted that due to the July 4th activities we will not have a July 1st meeting.

June 10, 2010 Naples Sunset Rotary Meeting

The June 10, 2010 Naples Sunset Rotary meeting featured Elizabeth Gronlund, Safety Director, Hyperbarics Bonita Wound Healing Center that is part of the HCH Healthcare System. Elizabeth was introduced by Naples Sunset Rotary member Adoni Kokkinos, Program Chairman. The Hyperbaric Oxygen Chambers at the NCH Would Healing Center are used for the following clinical indications: a) Chronic Refractory Osteomyelitis, b) Osteoradionecrosis, c) Decompression Illness, d) Gas Gangrene, e) Acute Traumatic Peripheral Ischemia, f) Acute Peripheral Arterial Insufficiency, g) Preparation and Preservation of Compromised Skin Grafts, h) Progressive Necrotizing Infections (Necrotizing Fasciitis), i) Crush Injuries and Suture Reattachments of Severed Limbs, j) Diabetic Foot and Low Extremity Ulcer, k) Soft Tissue Radionecrosis - Proctitis - Cystitis, l) Gas Embolism, m) Actinomycosis, and n) Acute Carbon Monoxide Intoxication. The presentation was well received with numerous questions. Additional information is available by clicking here.

June 3, 2010 Naples Sunset Rotary Club

The June 3, 2010 Naples Sunset Rotary Meeting featured speaker was Maria Wassef, Executive Director of Marias Cupcakes for the Homeless. Maria was introduced by Naples Sunset Rotary member Adoni Kokkinos. Maria explained that she started this project one year and three months ago and it has grown to serving birthday cupcakes to over 63 homeless shelters located throughout the United States with 14 volunteers. The tremendous growth has absolutely amazed Maria and now she is looking to help even more homeless by supplying more and more birthday cupcakes. This is truly a great project that is helping those who truly need help during this time of our economy. Many questions were asked and our Naples Sunset Rotary was truly impressed both with her original idea and her contstant passion to obtain the goals to help the less fortunate!

At the 5:00pm Naples Sunset Rotary Board meeting it was approved that we would not schedule any speakers for the months of July and August 2010. The President Elect 2010-2011 position will filled by Herb Buck.