July 30, 2015 Naples Gulf Shore Sunset Rotary Meeting

This week being the fifth week of the month generated a social outing in lieu of a regular scheduled meeting at either Jane's or Pompano. Robbie Selby, our awesome social chair, set up a great evening for us at Avenue Wine Café located at 483 5th Ave South. It was a game night mixer and all games were a hoot especially since they were topped with and fueled by an ample supply of wine. The game played was Taboo and was a blast and we thank Robbie for another best social!! Thanks are also in order for Mr. Titus for the obligatory after party at his office. Our next meeting will be Wednesday August 5th in the morning at 7:30 am at Jane's Café. Dianne Reed from Collier Child Care Resources will be our speaker.

July 23, 2015 Naples Gulf Shore Sunset Rotary Meeting

The July 23, 2015 Naples Gulf Shore Sunset Rotary Meeting was called to order by Past President Bill Towers followed by by Joseph Davidow followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Following dinner and introduction of guests our Rotary member Jon Titus gave his classification presentation discussing that he had been an architect for the last thirty years. He reviewed his many architectural activities throughout his career up to present day. He mentioned that he is also a rum connoisseur for many years and displayed one of his aged rum samples. All club members enjoyed his presentation very much.

July 16, 2015 Naples Gulf Shore Sunset Rotary Club Meeting

The July 16, 2015 Naples Gulf Shore Sunset Rotary Club was called to order by Past President Bill Towers followed by invocation by Joseph Davidow. Following dinner Past President and Secretary Gary Moore presented the out going President of Naples Sunset Rotary Club Bill Towers a Paul Harris Fellowship and all members welcomed Bill as a Paul Harris Fellow. Meeting was adjourned at 8:00pm. Our next meeting will be on Thursday the 23rd of July at Pompano Surf and Turf starting at 6:00pm.

Rotary Fundraiser - Free Drinks Pompano Surf and Turf July 2nd 5pm to 7pm

We are celebrating the 4th of July and the new merger of our Naples Sunset Rotary Club and Naples Gulfshore Rotary Club effective July 1, 2015 into Rotary's newest club called Naples Gulf Shore Sunset Rotary Club with a fundraiser with donations benefiting Collier Child Care Resources, Inc. (CCCR). All drinks will be free but donations are highly recommended for each drink received. Visit and socialize with fellow Rotarians and enjoy!! Time: 5pm to 7pm Date: Thursday July 2, 2015 Place: Pompano Surf & Turf, 1100 9th Street North (Ramada Inn), Naples, FL Additional information flyer available by clicking here.

June 25, 2015 Naples Sunset Rotary Last Meeting

The June 25, 2015 Naples Sunset Rotary Last Meeting was called to order in short form by President Bill Towers followed by Invocation by member Joseph Davidow. As this was the last meeting much was discussed about the past, present and future. It has been a good 32 years since our original chartering in April of 1983 with two original charter members still in the club .... George Leamon and Marcus Zillman. Naples Sunset Rotary and Naples Gulf Shore Rotary will be discontinued effective June 30, 2015 and members of both clubs will become part of a new Rotary Club created Naples Gulf Shore Sunset Rotary Club with its President of Dan Herrington. The first meeting will be July 1, 2015 at 7:30am Jane's Cafe on 3rd. The formal induction of new officers and board members will be on July 9, 2015 at 5:30pm Hobnob on 5th with District 6960 Governor officiating. The first and second weekly meetings will be at Jane's Cafe on Wednesdays at 7:30am and the third and fourth weekly meeting will be at Pompano Surf and Turf at Ramada Inn on Thursdays at 6:00pm. This blog will be repointed to the new site once up and running. Also remember the July 2nd Fundraiser!!

June 18, 2015 Naples Sunset Rotary Meeting

The June 18, 2015 Naples Sunset Rotary meeting was called to order in short form by President Bill Towers. Following dinner a general discussion was held on the merger activities and the upcoming July 2nd fund raiser. Following the discussion the meeting was adjourned at 8:00pm.

The June 11, 2015 Naples Sunset Rotary Meeting

The June 11, 2015 Naples Sunset Rotary Meeting was called to order in short form by President Bill Towers. Following dinner a discussion of the current status of the merger that will be happening on July 1st as well as our upcoming fundraiser on July 2nd from 5pm to 7pm at Pompano. More information will be available within the next week and available from this site. Meeting was adjourned at 8:03pm following a cigar handout by President Towers on his latest arrival!! Congratulations President Bill!!!

June 4, 2015 Naples Sunset Rotary Meeting

The June 4, 2015 Naples Sunset Rotary Meeting was called to order by President Bill Towers at 6:45pm followed by Invocation and the Pledge of Allegiance led by member Joseph Davidow. Our speaker Robyn Quataert, Program Specialist for the United Way of Collier County presented an overview of their 211 local system to get connected and get answers. She explained that the 211 service is a freely available referral and information service provided by the United Way of Collier County to help with freely available information and referrals for all Collier County residents. Additional information is available by clicking here. After the presentation dinner was served with remarks by President Towers on our upcoming merger plans and meeting time. The meeting was adjourned at 8:10pm.

May 28, 2015 Naples Sunset Rotary Meeting

The May 28, 2015 Naples Sunset Rotary Club meeting was called to order by President Bill Towers at 6:45pm in short form. Following dinner, guests and visiting Rotarians were introduced. President Bill Towers was presented a banner from Past President Roger Purkiss of the Rotary Club of Keswick, Lake District, England. After general Rotary discussion the meeting was adjourned at 8:00pm.

May 21, 2015 Naples Sunset Rotary Meeting

The May 21, 2015 Naples Sunset Rotary Meeting was called to order by Past President Marcus P. Zillman followed by Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance led by Past President George Leamon. After dinner and introduction of visiting Rotarians we discussed the upcoming merger plans as well as a final party and celebration with a proposed date of June 25, 2015. Additional information will be created and sent out in two weeks. The meeting was adjourned at 8:00pm.

May 14, 2015 Naples Sunset Rotary Club

The May 14, 2015 Naples Sunset Rotary meeting was called to order by Past President Marcus Zillman followed by Invocation and the Pledge of Allegiance led by member Joseph Davidow. Following dinner visiting Rotarians and guests were introduced. A discussion followed on the latest happenings both in District as well as within all the local Rotary Clubs of Naples. Meeting was adjourned at 8:02pm.

The May 7, 2015 Naples Sunset Rotary Meeting

The May 7, 2015 Naples Sunset Rotary meeting was called to order by President Bill Towers with Invocation given by Past President George Leamon followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. After dinner and introduction of guests and visiting Rotarians the club inducted our newest member Jim Juliano, a semi-retired corporate international executive and consultant. After the ceremony Jim gave his classification talk so all members could learn about his background and current happenings. The club adjourned at 8:02pm.

April 30, 2015 Naples Sunset Rotary Meeting

The April 30, 2015 Naples Sunset Rotary meeting was called to order by President Bill Towers followed by invocation by Robbie Selby and Pledge of Allegiance. This was a joint meeting between Naples Sunset Rotary and Gulfshore Rotary. Our speaker was Robbie Selby, CEO of All Weather Billiards and Games and Commercial Account Manager of Express Printing. Robbie presented her classification talk stating that she was a serial entrepreneur and developed a number of successful businesses. She asked all of us to give one point as to what would be required for a successful business and both club members responded. It was very interesting to see the many points brought up and discussed. Area 2 Assistant Governor Long then gave a short update on both club status and offered encouraging words for all. Meeting was adjourned at 8:20pm.

April 23, 2015 Naples Sunset Rotary Meeting

The April 23, 2015 Naples Sunset Rotary Club meeting was called to order by President Bill Towers. An abbreviated club assembly was given after receiving dinner. After various discussions and conversations the club adjourned at 8:00pm.

April 16, 2015 Naples Sunset Rotary Meeting

The April 16, 2015 Naples Sunset Rotary Club meeting was called to order by President Bill Towers followed by Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance given by member Joseph Davidow. Following dinner guests were introduced including our Assistant Governor Area 2 District 6960 site visit. Our speaker for the evening was our own Past President and Past Assistant Governor Marcus P. Zillman who spoke on the future of the Internet. He described his ThetaDynamics.com proposed Institute that has the following mission: Enhancing Exceptionalism with Theta, Artificial Intelligence, and Singularity. These are all items he discussed describing the future of the Internet. After a number of questions all appreciated his passionate and very exciting presentation. The meeting was adjourned at 8:22pm.

April 9, 2015 Naples Sunset Rotary Meeting

The April 9, 2015 Naples Sunset Rotary Meeting was called to order by President Bill Towers at 6:40pm followed by Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance led by member Joseph Davidow. Our guest speaker Heather Mazurkiewicz, Vice President of BJM Consulting, Inc., discussed her latest educational experience at the local Fire Academy taking Fire 1 and Fire 2. She discussed in detail all aspects of the training as well as the latest happenings in the fire training educational sphere. Following numerous questions our meeting was adjourned at 8:15pm.