January 12, 2012 Naples Sunset Rotary Meeting

The January 12, 2012 Naples Sunset Rotary Meeting was called to order by President Carl Thome and followed with Invocation and the Pledge of Allegiance. Following dinner President Carl updated the club with both local, district and international information on upcoming events and happenings. After numerous discussions on various topics the club adjourned at 8pm.

January 5, 2012 Naples Sunset Rotary Meeting

The January 5, 2012 Naples Sunset Rotary Meeting was called to order by President Carl Thome who gave the Invocation followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Following the dinner President Carl introduced our speaker and Naples Sunset rotary Club member Charles Ashback. Charles delivered a truly excellent presentation of the current Mars Project that costs in the billions of dollars and that was just launched. He described in detail the equipment that will be used to discover new knowledge on Mars about Mars. He finished the speech by showing us some newly developed technology on power cells that club member Herb Buck almost swallowed!! Questions and answers followed and the club adjourned at 8pm.

Naples Sunset Rotary Christmas Party

The Naples Sunset Rotary Christmas Party was held on December 16, 2011 from 6:00pm to 9:30pm at Lakewood Country Club. We partnered with the Naples Bay Rotary Club and we all had an extremely enjoyable evening. Entertainment was provided by the leading local musician and singer Nevada Smith. We also had teenage carolers from the Seacrest Country Day School in Naples. We also had additional Christmas songs delivered via guitar which made for an enjoyable evening and event. Naples Sunset Rotary members also delivered a significant amount of gifts for the children at the Shelter for Abused Woman as we have done for many many years.

With the upcoming holidays of Christmas and New Years, Naples Sunset Rotary Club will not be meeting with our next meeting to be January 5, 2012. We wish everyone a very very Merry Christmas and a very Happy, Healthy, and Prosperous New Year 2012 !!

December 8, 2011 Naples Sunset Rotary Meeting

The December 8, 2011 Naples Sunset Rotary Meeting was called to order at 6:30pm by President Carl Thome and followed by Invocation and Pledge Allegiance. Following dinner our program was introduced by club member Adoni Kokkinos who introduced Jordan Buckley of the Interfaith Action of SW Florida who in turn introduced Lucas Benitez with the Coalition of Immokalee Workers. Lucas explained the history and latest happenings with the Coalition and his involvement since the beginning. This excellent program concluded with numerous questions and answers from members of the club. The meting adjourned at 8pm. The next meeting of Naples Sunset Rotary Club will be January 5, 2011 at Bistro 821 in downtown Naples, Florida.

December 1, 2011 Naples Sunset Rotary Meeting

The December 1, 2011 Naples Sunset Rotary Meeting was called to order by President Carl Thome followed by Invocation and the Pledge of Allegiance. Following dinner at Bistro 821 the club was updated by President Carl of all the upcoming activities including the December 16th Christmas Party with the Naples Bay Rotary at the Lakewood Country Club and there will be no meetings on December 22nd and 29th due to the holidays. The meeting was adjourned at 8pm.

November 17, 2011 Naples Sunset Rotary Meeting

The November 17, 2011 Naples Sunset Rotary meeting was opened by President Carl Thome at 6:30pm with the Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance. After dinner President Carl introduced Assistant Governor and Past President Marcus P. Zillman who gave a presentation on The Rotary Foundation including a Quick Guide to TRF. After his presentation there was a question and answer period that followed by adjournment at 8:00pm. It was also noted that there will be no meeting next week November 24th for the Thanksgiving holiday with the next meeting scheduled for December 1, 2011.

November 10, 2011 Naples Sunset Rotary Meeting

The November 10, 2011 Naples Sunset Rotary Meeting was called to order by President Carl Thome at 6:30pm at Bistro 821 in downtown Naples, Florida. After Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance led by President Carl dinner was served. President Carl then discussed upcoming activities for the club highlighted by our annual Christmas party of the 16th of December at Lakewood Country Club. Meeting was adjourned after a general discussion at 8pm.

November 3, 2011 Naples Sunset Rotary Meeting

The November 3, 2011 Naples Sunset Rotary Meeting was called to order by President Carl Thome with dinner served at Food for Thought. President Thome announced a board meeting was to be called and to meet on Wednesday November 9, 2011 at Herb Buck's office at 5:00pm. Next week's meeting (November 11, 2011) is to be at Bistro 821 on 5th avenue in downtown Naples. Additional items were discussed including upcoming events and Christmas Party. Meeting adjourned at 7:45pm.

October 27, 2011 Naples Sunset Rotary Meeting

October 27, 2011 Naples Sunset Rotary meeting was called to order at 6:30pm by President Carl Thome at Bistro 821 followed by the Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance. Following dinner a discussion of Dictionary Day happening on Friday October 28th as well as various items for the club on upcoming events and activities.

We will be meeting at Food for Thought, 2132 Tamiami Trail North, Naples, Florida this Thursday November 3, 2011 with club meeting starting at 6:30pm.

October 20, 2011 Naples Sunset Rotary Meeting

The October 20, 2011 Naples Sunset Rotary meeting was called to order by President Carl Thome at Bistro 821 followed by invocation and pledge of allegiance. Upcoming events and meeting locations were discussed along with plans for the annual Christmas party. After lengthy discussions the meeting was adjourned at 8:00pm.

October 13, 2011 Naples Sunset Rotary Meeting

The October 13, 2011 Naples Sunset Rotary meeting was called to order at 6:30pm by president Carl Thome followed by invocation and pledge of allegiance. Our meeting place was Food for Thought with a review of the location as a potential meeting site. After dinner there was a discussion of upcoming activities including Dictionary Day October 28th as well as other District events. Meeting was adjourned at 7:45pm.

October 6, 2011 Naples Sunset Rotary Meeting

The October 6, 2011 Naples Sunset Rotary Meeting was called to order at 6:30pm by President Carl Thome. As this meeting and the next meeting will be reviewing potential meeting sites we expected and received a full attendance. President Carl led the Pledge Allegiance and Invocation with buffet meal served. The club discussed the current location with its various attributes and then reminded members that next week's meeting will be held at Food for Thought for another site review. Meeting adjourned at 7:45pm.

September 29, 2011 Naples Sunset Rotary Meeting

The September 29, 2011 Naples Sunset Rotary meeting was called to order by President Carl Thome who also led the Pledge Allegiance and Invocation. As this was ladies night as well as new member induction, guests were introduced. President Carl and Secretary Gary inducted new members: Riley Duncan, Pete Shope and Joe Davidow. A special thanks goes out to "Abe" as he paid for the new inductees meals as well as their spouses/partners meal. The meeting was adjourned at 8:00pm

September 22, 2011 Naples Sunset Rotary Meeting

The September 22, 2011 Naples Sunset Rotary Meeting was called to order by President Carl Thome at 6:30pm with dinner served at 7:00pm at Bistro 821. President Carl then discussed the latest happenings as well as meeting location for the upcoming months. Next meeting will be at Bistro 821 upstairs with Ladies Night and induction of three new members! The meeting was adjourned at 8:00pm.

September 15, 2011 Naples Sunset Rotary Meeting

The September 16, 2011 Naples Sunset Rotary Meeting was called to order by President Carl Thome at 6:30pm with dinner served at 7:00pm. President Carl then discussed the latest happenings as well as meeting location for the upcoming months. The meeting was adjourned at 8:00pm.

September 8, 2011 Naples Sunset Rotary Meeting

The September 8, 2011 Naples Sunset Rotary Meeting was called to order by President Carl Thome and proceeded to dinner. President Carl gave updates on all our activities as well as upcoming activities for the club. The meeting was officially adjourned at 8:00pm.