Naples Gulf Shore Sunset Rotary Club

Naples Gulf Shore Sunset Rotary Club

Thursday, September 26, 2013

The September 26, 2013 Naples Sunset Rotary Meeting

The September 26, 2013 Naples Sunset Rotary Meeting was called to order by President Elect Steve Cere with Invocation and the Pledge of Allegiance. Our speaker for this meeting was Jason Hartgrave who discussed social networks and how they relate to business in today's new economy. His slide presentation highlighted the many facets of social networking sites and resources. Following dinner President Elect Steve discussed upcoming local and district events and all members were urged to participate. Our next project was then discussed for the Mercato Wine Walk on November 6th from 6pm to 8pm. Online tickets for $35.00 per person are available on the web with sales already happening! Meeting was adjourned at 8:00 PM.

Thursday, September 19, 2013

September 19, 2013 Naples Sunset Rotary Meeting

The September 19, 2013 Naples Sunset Rotary Meeting was called to order by President Elect Steve Cere with Invocation and the Pledge of Allegiance. Following dinner President Elect Steve discussed upcoming local and district events and all members were urged to participate. Our next project was then discussed for the Mercato Wine Walk on November 6th from 6pm to 8pm. Online tickets for $35.00 per person will be available on the web starting in late September. Meeting was adjourned at 8:00 PM.

Thursday, September 12, 2013

September 12, 2013 Naples Sunset Rotary Meeting

The September 12, 2013 Naples Sunset Rotary Meeting was called to order by President Adoni with Invocation and the Pledge of Allegiance. Following dinner President Adoni discussed upcoming local and district events and all members were urged to participate. Our next project was then discussed for the Mercato Wine Walk on November 6th from 6pm to 8pm. Online tickets for $35.00 per person will be available on the web starting in late September. Meeting was adjourned at 7:57 PM.

Thursday, September 5, 2013

September 5, 2013 Naples Sunset Rotary Meeting

The September 5, 2013 Naples Sunset Rotary Meeting was called to order by President Adoni with Invocation and the Pledge of Allegiance. Following dinner President Adoni discussed the excellent Trolley Event with very close to ALL Trolley's sold out!! Everyone was thanked for an excellent first event with it becoming an annual event on both Memorial Day weekend Friday and Labor Day Weekend Friday. Our next project was then highlighted for the Mercato Wine Walk on November 6th from 6pm to 8pm. Online tickets for $35.00 per person will be available starting in late September. Additional discussion was given on upcoming local and district events and all members were urged to participate! Meeting was adjourned at 8:01PM.

Thursday, August 29, 2013

August 29, 2013 Naples Sunset Rotary Meeting

The August 29, 2013 Naples Sunset Rotary Meeting was called to order by President Adoni with Invocation and the Pledge of Allegiance. Following dinner President Adoni discussed the upcoming Trolley Event and all members were prepared for tomorrow's great event. Additional discussion was given on upcoming local and district events and all members were urged to participate! Meeting was adjourned at 7:50 PM.

August 29, 2014 Naples Sunset Rotary Trolley Tour

Additional Information on Trolley Times, Schedules and Details is available as a PDF file by clicking here. Additional Information on Trolley Schedules is available as a JPG file by clicking here. Additional Information on Trolley Details is available as a JPG file by clicking here. Purchase tickets directly from PayPal below: Currently Trolleys 1, 3, and 4 are available (Use drop down menu for Trolley choice)
Online Trolley Tickets
IMPORTANT NOTE: If PayPal does not work for any reason please email info@NaplesSunsetRotary.org with the Trolley Number Number and Number of People in the Reservation. Then bring check ($55.00 per person) payable to Naples Sunset Rotary when you arrive for the event.

Thursday, August 22, 2013

August 22, 2013 Naples Sunset Rotary Meeting

The August 22, 2013 Naples Sunset Rotary meeting was called to order by Secretary/Treasurer Gary Moore followed by Invocation led by Marcus Zillman, Past President and then the Pledge of Allegiance. Following dinner discussion on the current status of our August 30, 2013 Trolley Fund Raiser and all members were urged to continue to spread the word as well as to register themselves and friends. Following general discussion the club was adjourned at 8:00pm.

Thursday, August 15, 2013

August 15, 2013 Naples Sunset Rotary Meeting

The August 15, 2013 Naples Sunset Rotary meeting was called to order by President Elect Steve Cere followed by Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance. Guests and visiting Rotarians were introduced and a Naples Sunset Banner was given to visiting Rotarian John Meadows of United Kingdom's Bexhill Rotary Club 1120. Following dinner President Elect Steve updated the club on its upcoming August 30th Trolley fund raiser and urged all members to promote to all their friends and business associates. He also gave updates on all volunteers that will be working that evening. The club was adjourned at 8:00pm.

Thursday, August 8, 2013

August 8, 2013 Naples Sunset Rotary Meeting

The August 8, 2013 Naples Sunset Rotary Meeting was called to order by President Adoni followed by Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance. Following dinner President Adoni discussed and presented various types of Challenge Coins and explained their function and usefulness. The upcoming Trolley Event Fund Raiser was discussed and results are coming in. After discussion and demonstration of the Challenge Coins President Adoni handled a number of questions with the meeting adjourned at 8:00pm.

Thursday, August 1, 2013

August 1, 2013 Naples Sunset Rotary Meeting

The August 1, 2013 Naples Sunset Rotary Meeting was called to order by President Adoni followed by Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance. Following dinner President Adoni discussed and presented the various Rotary websites that are available to all Rotarians around the world. These site including our very own were shown live on the screen with a member purchasing a trolley ticket for our August 30th Trolley Fundraiser. After discussion and demonstration President Adoni handled a number of questions with the meeting adjourned at 8:00pm.

Thursday, July 25, 2013

July 25, 2013 Naples Sunset Rotary Meeting

The July 25, 2013 Naples Sunset Rotary Meeting was called to order by President Adoni at 6:35 PM followed by Invocation and the Pledge of Allegiance. The current fund raiser trolley project was discussed and all members urged to purchase trolley tickets from our website. Other projects were also discussed including our November wine walk. President Adoni introduced our speaker, Jim Harmon, Executive Director of Rotary's Camp Florida a camp for those with special needs which operates year round, and serves more than 2000 children and adults yearly. Most of the campers have life limiting conditions such as Multiple Sclerosis, Cancer, Leukemia, Diabetes, Blood Disease, Birth Defects, etc. Many are in wheel chairs and need close supervision for medical and personal safety. The camp serves as a resident camp and/or a day camp. The 18 acres camp was built in 1952 as a church camp and was acquired by Rotary's Clubs throughout Florida in 1991. Rotary began a restoration program; now the camp meets full standards of the ADA (American with Disabilities Act) and the American Camping Association accommodating up to 120 children in camper cabins. Our President Adoni was honored by Jim Harmon by being appointed to the Board of Directors of Rotary's Camp Florida! Additional information on the camp is available by clicking here.

Thursday, July 18, 2013

July 18, 2013 Naples Sunset Rotary Meeting

The July 18, 2013 Naples Sunset Rotary meeting was called to order by President Adoni Kokkinos followed by the Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance. Following dinner, guests were introduced and current happenings for the club were discussed. Our speaker Steve Agius, was introduced by President Adoni, and discussed the Rotary Gift of Life of Florida. Steve is the President of the Board of Directors of the Rotary Gift of Life of Florida, Chairman of the Wheelchair Foundation, Chairman of the District Membership Committee as well as an instructor with the Rotary Leadership Institute. Steve was honored to be named District 6960 Rotarian of the Year for 2011! Steve discussed the many happenings in District 6960 that he is associated with. After several questions following his excellent presentation, the club was adjourned at 8:04 PM.

Thursday, July 11, 2013

July 11, 2013 Naples Sunset Rotary Meeting

The July 11, 2013 Naples Sunset Rotary Meeting was called to order President Elect Adoni Kokkinos followed by Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance. The meeting was attended by our District 6960 Governor Tim Milligan and his wife Sharon. Following introductions of guests and visiting Rotarians we installed our newest member Carol Fransiosi, RN and welcomed her into our club. President Brady did the installation followed the pinning by First Lady of the District Sharon. Following this ceremony the District Governor moved the gavel from Brady and installed him as Immediate Past President and then installed Adoni as President along with his officers and board of directors. Dinner followed the ceremonies and then Past Assistant Governor Marcus P. Zillman officially introduced our District Governor Tim Milligan who spoke to us on all the latest happenings in the district and his membership goals. He also discussed the District Conference May 1st - 4th and urged all members to attend if at all possible. The August 30, 2013 fund raiser Naples Sunset Rotary Trolley Tour was discussed and flyers handed out with tickets available online from this site! Meeting adjourned at 8:20pm .

Thursday, June 27, 2013

June 27, 2013 Naples Sunset Rotary Meeting

The June 27, 2013 Naples Sunset Rotary Meeting was called to order by President Elect Adoni Kokkinos followed by Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance. Guests were recognized and our speaker for the evening was Julie Brazill, CPA, AAI; Account Executive for Brown & Brown Benefits. She discussed in detail with associated powerpoints the history, current status and future happenings of ObamaCare with relationship to the small business person. This was a extremely interesting and timely topic with an excellent presentation for our members. It was followed by questions and answers. Julie was assisted by her Marketing Analyst Stephanie Corbin. Additonal information on Brown & Brown is available by clicking here. President Elect Adoni presented our outgoing President Brady Young with a placque and gavel and he received an standing applause for his 2012-2013 year as Naples Sunset Rotary President.

Thursday, June 20, 2013

June 20, 2013 Naples Sunset Rotary Club Meeting

The June 20, 2013 Naples Sunset rotary Club meeting was called to order by President Elect Adoni Kokkinos at 6:30pm followed by Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance. Following dinner guests were recognized and our speaker Barbara Monti of Monti & Associates was introduced by Adoni. Barbara spoke on her expertise of Executive Education and Coaching and the value of ongoing education for business and their executives. Following questions by members the meeting was adjourned at 8pm.