No Meeting This Week Due to the upcoming Changing of the Guard, there will be no Sunrise - Rotary Club of Fort Myers meeting this week. Weekly meetings will resume Wednesday, June 18th. WEEKLY SUNRISE MEETING No Meeting This Week
Featured Speaker for May 28th Meeting: Dianne Piercy Teacher - Allen Park Elementary School Dianne Piercy has been an elementary school physical education teacher for 38 years, guided by her love for children and the outdoors. In 2012, she began volunteering at a community garden, where she discovered the joy of growing food and sharing it with those in need. This passion quickly found its way into her teaching. Since 2013, she has incorporated gardening into her physical education classes, helping students learn how to plant, care for, and harvest their own food. In 2024, with generous support from the Rotary Club—including planting towers and garden supplies—more children have been given the opportunity to connect with nature in a hands-on way. For Dianne, watching students grow alongside their gardens has been a truly rewarding experience. WEEKLY SUNRISE MEETING Join us on Wednesday at the DoubleTree by Hilton [...]
Featured Speaker for June 4th Meeting: Cynthia Thompson Manager - Walk to End Alzheimer's Cynthia Thompson, the Walk Manager for the Alzheimer's Association's Walk to End Alzheimer's in Fort Myers, is proud to share details about the world's largest fundraiser dedicated to ending this devastating disease. With a global mission to eliminate Alzheimer's and all other forms of dementia, the Association relies on community support to continue its critical work. As the organization leads the way in advancing research, promoting risk education and early detection, and providing quality care and support, Cynthia emphasizes that they cannot do it alone. With new treatments on the horizon, now is the time for hope and action. Cynthia invites everyone to help keep the momentum going by joining the Walk to End Alzheimer's in Fort Myers. WEEKLY SUNRISE MEETING Join us on Wednesday at the DoubleTree by Hilton at Bell [...]
Thank You for Making the 2025 OneDigital Drive For Education Golf Tournament a Success! We want to extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone who participated in this year’s OneDigital Drive For Education Golf Tournament. Whether you joined us on the course, supported from afar, or contributed behind the scenes, your involvement helped make this event a tremendous success. Thanks to your generosity and enthusiasm, we were able to raise meaningful support for educational initiatives in our community. From great swings to even better company, the day was filled with memorable moments—and we’re excited to share some of the highlights! Check out the gallery below for a look back at the fun, the friendly competition, and the impact we made together. Until next year—thank you for driving education forward with us!
Featured Event for May 7th Meeting: Sunrise Rotary Club of Fort Myers Weekly Meeting Join us this week to connect, catch up, and stay engaged with everything happening in our club. It's a great chance to share ideas, build relationships, and stay involved in the meaningful work we do together.​ A huge thank you to everyone who participated in the OneDigital Golf Tournament — your support helps keep our mission moving forward! WEEKLY SUNRISE MEETING Join us on Wednesday at the DoubleTree by Hilton at Bell Tower Shops 13051 Bell Tower Drive, FL, 33907 Can't Make it? Join our Zoom Meeting - 2 Ways to Join ONE Click on the link to our ZOOM ROOM below. With this method you can join via a desktop computer, laptop computer, tablet or phone. If you use a desktop or [...]
Featured Event for April 30th Meeting: Spotlight on New Faces and Golf Tournament Prep Join us this week for an engaging Rotary meeting as we get to know a few of our newest members through brief "Getting to Know You" conversations. It's a great chance to welcome fresh faces and learn more about who they are. We'll also dive into updates on the upcoming golf tournament and cover any other club news or announcements. WEEKLY SUNRISE MEETING Join us on Wednesday at the DoubleTree by Hilton at Bell Tower Shops 13051 Bell Tower Drive, FL, 33907 Can't Make it? Join our Zoom Meeting - 2 Ways to Join ONE Click on the link to our ZOOM ROOM below. With this method you can join via a desktop computer, laptop computer, tablet or phone. If you use a [...]
Featured Speaker for April 23rd Meeting: Golf Tournament Committee Final Prep for Golf Tournament Join us this week as the Golf Tournament Committee comes together for the final planning session before the golf tournament on May 2nd at The Dunes. Whether you're part of the committee or just want to lend a hand, your input is valuable and appreciated. Let's make this year's event our best one yet! WEEKLY SUNRISE MEETING Join us on Wednesday at the DoubleTree by Hilton at Bell Tower Shops 13051 Bell Tower Drive, FL, 33907 Can't Make it? Join our Zoom Meeting - 2 Ways to Join ONE Click on the link to our ZOOM ROOM below. With this method you can join via a desktop computer, laptop computer, tablet or phone. If you use a desktop or laptop you can use [...]
Featured Speaker for April 16th Meeting: Fort Myers Mighty Mussels Take Me Back to the Ballgame Join us this week for a home run of a meeting as we welcome the Fort Myers Mighty Mussels baseball team! The Mighty Mussels' 2025 schedule has been revised and finalized, the league office has announced. In the wake of the stadium accommodations made by the Tampa Bay Rays and Tampa Tarpons, Major League Baseball has adjusted the Florida State League matchups while maintaining similar dates and the same number of games. The Mussels' 132-game season will begin on Friday, April 4 in Palm Beach (STL), with the team's home opener at the Lee Health Sports Complex scheduled for 7:05 p.m. on Tuesday, April 8 against the Tampa Tarpons (NYY). The Mussels will host 66 home games at the Lee Health Sports Complex in Fort Myers. With just a few exceptions, all Tuesday through Friday home games [...]
Featured Speaker for April 9th Meeting: Chris Petkovich Medical Benevolence Foundation Chris is the Southeast Director of Partner Engagement for the Medical Benevolence Foundation in Fort Lauderdale. Chris joined the MBF Partner Engagement Team in October 2022, after a long career in Higher Education fundraising. Prior, he served in various development roles at Cross International and Covenant House Florida. His international mission experience includes trips to Guatemala, Honduras, Uzbekistan, and Kyrgyzstan. MBF is a global health organization founded in 1963 and dedicated to transforming lives by building sustainable medical ministries in developing countries. Through long-term partnerships, MBF equips the indigenous church in partner countries with tools and resources that allow them to meet the healthcare needs of their communities. Their vision translates into four medical ministries that serve the poorest of the poor in the developing world: Critical health services for women and children Nursing schools and scholarships Hospital and clinic support and [...]
Featured Speaker for April 2nd Meeting: Robyn DeZego BRM Constructors Robyn DeZego has been a Rotarian since the week she moved to Florida in December 2016. When her four children were in Interact, Robyn was the VP of Carolina Cancer Services and worked full-time at High Point Market Authority, leaving little time to join Rotary. Upon relocating to Florida, one of the first things she did was become a Rotarian. Robyn is the President of the Rotary Club of Bonita Beach Sunset. After cleaning up her home following Hurricane Ian, she joined Current District Governor Kelsey Sola in Fort Myers Beach to assist with mucking and gutting. The following year, after Hurricane Idalia, Robyn teamed up with Kelsey, Judy Hammond, and Exchange student Elo for five days in Northern Florida, helping Disaster Aid USA initiate cleanup efforts. Recently, Robyn became familiar with a company that helps families keep their homes by lifting them [...]
