Featured Speaker for December 17th Meeting: Kevin Garrity Snead Eye Group Kevin Garrity was born in Pittsburgh and grew up in the Finger Lakes region of western New York, where he became a lifelong Steelers fan. He and his wife, Kim, have one daughter, Brianna, who now lives in Sarasota with her husband, Joel, and their son, Rett. Kevin has spent his career in national and international Business Development for a variety of medical technology companies, a path he began in the late 1980s. He holds an undergraduate degree in Medical Technology and an MBA from Texas State University. Over the years, he has managed organizations ranging from start-ups to global leaders in the device, laboratory, and pharmaceutical sectors. His entry into eye care happened somewhat by chance, but it quickly became a deeply rewarding professional chapter. Today, Kevin serves as the Practice Administrator of Snead Eye Group, overseeing six offices, two surgery [...]

Featured Event for December 10th Meeting: LARC Choir Holiday Music Performance Join us this Wednesday as we gather offsite at LARC for a special Rotary meeting. We will enjoy breakfast prepared in their new culinary teaching kitchen, along with a special performance by the LARC choir. We look forward to gathering in support of LARC and experiencing the incredible work being done there! WEEKLY SUNRISE MEETING Join us on Wednesday at LARC Inc. 2570 Hanson Street, Fort Myers, FL 33901 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 your regular browser or download the Zoom App for [...]

Sunrise Rotary Club December 3rd Meeting: Please join us for this week’s meeting as we share Thanksgiving memories and spend some time getting to know our newer Rotarians. It will be a great chance to reflect, connect, and learn more about one another. We will also share a Rotary golf tournament update. We look forward to seeing you there! 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 your regular browser or download the Zoom App for your [...]

Featured Speaker for November 19th Meeting: Earl Quenzel Quenzel Marketing Agency Join us this Wednesday for a presentation by Earl Quenzel on Defining, Designing, and Delivering Superior Customer Experiences. Earl will share insights and ideas on creating meaningful connections and positive experiences that lead to lasting success. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain a fresh perspective you can bring to your own work and community involvement. Earl has served as a past president of the Sunrise – Rotary Club of Fort Myers, president of the McGregor Woods Homeowners Association for 3 years, and currently serves as chairman of the Players Circle Theater board. In addition to his active community involvement, Earl is a partner at Quenzel Marketing Agency with his wife, Colleen. WEEKLY SUNRISE MEETING Join us on Wednesday at the DoubleTree by Hilton at Bell Tower Shops 13051 Bell Tower Drive, FL, 33907 [...]

Featured Speaker for November 12th Meeting: Kristina Schira Founder - Strength n Honor Charities Kristina is the founder of Strength n Honor Charities, a nonprofit organization dedicated to serving veterans, first responders, and their families through acts of service, community outreach, and faith-driven support. Guided by compassion and gratitude, she created the organization to honor those who sacrifice so much for others. In addition to her charitable work, Kristina has proudly served for the past seven years as the Location Coordinator for Wreaths Across America in Lee County Cemeteries, leading efforts to remember and honor fallen heroes through annual wreath-laying ceremonies and volunteer engagement. Her unwavering dedication reflects her belief that true strength and honor are found in serving others. WEEKLY SUNRISE MEETING Join us on Wednesday at the DoubleTree by Hilton at Bell Tower Shops 13051 Bell Tower Drive, FL, 33907 [...]

Featured Speakers for November 5th Meeting: Colin Hargis & David Deiros FGCU Athletics Colin Hargis - Director of Athletics Colin Hargis was named Florida Gulf Coast University’s Director of Intercollegiate Athletics in March 2024. He brings two decades of Division I experience, including 15 years at North Carolina State University. At NC State, Hargis rose to Senior Associate AD for External Relations, leading revenue-generating initiatives that brought in over $27 million annually. Under his leadership, the department set records in revenue growth, including a 327% increase in women’s basketball and 15% in men’s basketball. He also oversaw the school’s multimedia rights partnership with Learfield and led NIL efforts, creating a dedicated NIL position and student-athlete programming. Hargis began his athletics career at NC State in 2004, later holding roles at USF before returning to NC State for a second stint. He holds a bachelor’s degree from Wingate University and a master’s from [...]

Featured Speaker for October 29th Meeting: Bob Strommen The Philosophy of Leadership & Management Join us at this week’s Rotary meeting to hear featured speaker Bob Strommen share his insights on the philosophy of leadership and management. With a rich history in Naples, Bob has been visiting Naples since 1987 and SWFL since 1970. Recently, Bob served as the Managing Partner of Naples Pickleball Center (NPC) which was nominated for the 2022 Business of the Year in 2023. At NPC, he was fortunate to attract an exceptionally skilled and service-oriented staff dedicated to the community beyond pickleball. This commitment has extended to Naples JBB United. While at NPC, Bob became the sole owner and the Founding Team of the NPL in its inaugural 2023 season. Currently, Bob focuses on developing Naples JBB United as a significant asset for the Naples, Collier, and Lee Country communities. WEEKLY SUNRISE MEETING [...]

Featured Speaker for October 22nd Meeting: Eric Raddatz Executive Director - Calusa Nature Center & Planetarium Join us this Wednesday for an engaging presentation from Eric Raddatz, who will share updates and insights about the exciting programs, exhibits, and community initiatives happening at the Calusa Nature Center & Planetarium. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn more about one of Southwest Florida’s most beloved educational attractions! 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 your regular browser [...]

Featured Speaker for October 15th Meeting: Trish Routte Manager - Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers Trish Routte is the Manager for Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers, having worked for the Lee County Sheriff's Office for more than 28 years. Prior to starting with Crime Stoppers, she worked for the Cape Coral Police Department for nearly three years, starting up the second "Do the Right Thing" Youth Recognition Program in the country. Before her law enforcement career, Trish was a journalist, starting with the Cape Coral Daily Breeze at age 15 by writing obituaries, and culminating that chapter of her career as the paper's City Editor. Trish has served as Chairman of Mothers Against Drunk Driving's annual Walk Like MADD 5K for the last five years, and has served on the Executive Board of the Southeastern Crime Stoppers Association for the last 12 years. Currently, she is the Vice President of the Florida Association of Crime [...]

Featured Speaker for October 8th Meeting: Tricia Montgomery Development Director - Gulf Coast Humane Society Tricia Montgomery is focused on transforming animal welfare, veterinary care, and the pet industry for the better. After a personal 130-pound weight-loss journey with her dog, Louie, Tricia leaned into the power of the human–animal bond and began her professional path with the Chicago Veterinary Medical Association. There, as Executive Director/Public Education Director, she built programs, led nationally recognized public-health/media initiatives, and coordinated large-scale community response efforts. Armed with that insight into how pets change human health, Tricia later founded K9 Fit Club®, the nation’s first science-based fitness program for people and their dogs. She created proprietary formats (from Pupilates™ to Bow Wow Bootcamp and Fungility™) and scaled the brand to 83 locations in two years via their licensing model, earning the Pet Care Innovation Prize (Purina) and national coverage on the Today Show, Fox News, Good Morning [...]