Fort Myers Sunrise Rotary

Featured Speaker: Antwan "Duke" Dixon
2025-10-01 07:30 - 08:30 (America/New_York) | Doubletree at Bell Tower Shops, 13051 Bell Tower Drive, Fort Myers, 33907, United States
Featured Speaker for October 1st Meeting:Antwan “Duke” Dixon
Head Football Coach – Lehigh Senior High School
Join us for this week’s Rotary meeting as we welcome special guest speaker Antwan “Duke” Dixon, head football coach for Lehigh Senior High School.
Coach Dixon, hired in July 2023, is a proud former football standout from South Fort Myers High School. His journey is as inspiring off the field as it is on it — he is a cancer survivor who received a life-saving bone marrow transplant from his father, Anthony Dixon, who now serves alongside him as an assistant coach.
Come hear Coach Dixon share his remarkable story of resilience, leadership, and community impact. We look forward to seeing you there!
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Featured Speaker: Tricia Montgomery
2025-10-08 07:30 - 08:30 | Doubletree at Bell Tower Shops, 13051 Bell Tower Drive, Fort Myers, 33907, United States
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 America, USA Today, and The Washington Post. A media favorite known for her empathy and wit, Tricia is frequently featured across national publications, television, and podcasts.
Tricia went on to serve as CEO of PAWS Humane Society, guiding 11 departments through the pandemic, more than doubling grants and donations, launching a fully funded Pet Food Pantry, turning the clinic to profitability, and forging academic and transport programs that improved outcomes for pets and people.
Tricia has advised companies, nonprofits, and municipalities across the companion-animal ecosystem on strategy, standards, and growth to global municipal planning with NEOM – The Line, Saudi Arabia. She also founded Moose’s March, a 501c3 dedicated to the early detection of pet cancer in honor of her heart dog Moose, who died of Stage 4 Lymphoma. She is a writer for PetMD, co-hosts the Pets Are Family podcast, and currently serves as Development Director for Gulf Coast Humane Society, where she focuses on strategic fundraising, corporate, and community partnerships. Tricia is co-author (with Dr. Ernie Ward and Dr. David Levine) of Better You, Better Dog, Better Life: 30 Days to Happiness with Your Best Friend.
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Featured Speaker: Trish Routte
2025-10-15 07:30 - 08:30 | Doubletree at Bell Tower Shops, 13051 Bell Tower Drive, Fort Myers, 33907, United States
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 Stoppers. Trish is married with three adult children, two of whom still live in our community.
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Featured Speaker: Eric Raddatz
2025-10-22 07:30 - 08:30 | Doubletree at Bell Tower Shops, 13051 Bell Tower Drive, Fort Myers, 33907, United States
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!
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Featured Speaker: Bob Strommen
2025-10-29 07:30 - 08:30 | Doubletree at Bell Tower Shops, 13051 Bell Tower Drive, Fort Myers, 33907, United States
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.
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Featured Speakers: Colin Hargis & David Deiros
2025-11-05 07:30 - 08:30 | Doubletree at Bell Tower Shops, 13051 Bell Tower Drive, Fort Myers, 33907, United States
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 NC State.
Originally from Voorheesville, New York, Hargis and his wife, Katie, have two sons, Jacob and Mason.
David Deiros – Associate AD, Strategic Engagement
David Deiros joined FGCU Athletics’ senior staff as Associate Athletics Director for Strategic Engagement on May 19, 2025. In this role, he’ll support daily operations, strategic planning, and community engagement.
Deiros retired as FGCU Softball’s founding and only head coach after 23 seasons, amassing a 779-477-3 record (.620) and leading the program to 18 winning seasons and 10 years of 35+ wins. His teams earned 36 wins over Power 4 opponents, 11 victories over ranked programs, and multiple conference titles, including the 2012 ASUN Championship.
He coached three All-Americans, five ASUN Players of the Year, and numerous All-Conference and Academic honorees. Four of his players are in the FGCU Hall of Fame, and three are also in the ASUN Hall of Fame.
Beyond coaching, Deiros has served as FGCU’s athletics business manager and taught chemistry full-time. He has held leadership roles with the ASUN, NCAA, and FGCU Faculty Senate and was named FGCU’s Administrative and Professional Employee of the Year in 2002–03. He will continue teaching General Chemistry at FGCU.
Before FGCU, Deiros was a successful high school coach and science educator in Collier County. He holds degrees from USF (BS) and the University of Miami (MS).
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Featured Speaker: Kristina Schira
2025-11-12 07:30 - 08:30 | Doubletree at Bell Tower Shops, 13051 Bell Tower Drive, Fort Myers, 33907, United States
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.
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Featured Event: Offsite Meeting at LARC
2025-12-10 07:30 - 08:30 | LARC Inc., 2570 Hanson Street, Fort Myers, FL, 33901, United States
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!
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2570 Hanson Street, Fort Myers, FL 33901
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Featured Speaker & Event: Kevin Garrity & Holiday Music
2025-12-17 07:30 - 08:30 | Doubletree at Bell Tower Shops, 13051 Bell Tower Drive, Fort Myers, 33907, United States
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 centers, and nine providers throughout Collier and Lee counties.
Featured Event for December 17th Meeting:Stella & CeCe Spanberger
Holiday Music
We will have special entertainment provided by Stella and CeCe Spanberger. Get here early on Wednesday – you don’t want to miss this!
Stella (11) and CeCe (10) are students at St. Francis Xavier Catholic School in Fort Myers and have been playing Suzuki violin since they were each 4 years old. Stella enjoys reading graphic novels and Harry Potter books (with Dad), Lego, Taylor Swift, and has a great talent of being able to play songs on her violin by ear. CeCe loves playing with her friends, helping Mom and Dad (when time allows), Morgan Wallen’s music, and doing backbends and cartwheels all over the house.
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No Meeting This Week
2025-12-31 07:30 - 08:30
No Meeting This WeekDue to the New Year’s holiday, there will be no Sunrise – Rotary Club of Fort Myers meeting this week. Weekly meetings will resume Wednesday, January 7th. We wish everyone a Happy New Year and a wonderful holiday season!
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Featured Speaker: Ted Wioncek III
2026-01-07 07:30 - 08:30 | Doubletree at Bell Tower Shops, 13051 Bell Tower Drive, Fort Myers, 33907, United States
Featured Speaker for January 7th Meeting:Ted Wioncek III
Associate Artistic Director – Players Circle Theater
Ted Wioncek III is an award-winning stage director who has dedicated his career to leading creative teams in experiential playgrounds across the invigorating world of live theater. His hands-on leadership has garnered him a reputation as “a master in storytelling” by Philly Review.
Wioncek has been hailed as an “illusioneer of stagecraft” by IEN Engineering Europe for his unique use of medium advancing technology, including custom designed stage mechanics and sensory experiences. He has been featured in numerous publications regarding arts and business, including The Philadelphia Inquirer and SJ Magazine’s “Someone to Watch,” where he was deemed a leader in the Greater Philadelphia theatre movement for his success as one of the Tri-state’s up-and-coming business builders.
As a member of Stage Director & Choreographers Society, his work has amassed a plethora of awards and nominations, including the New Jersey Theatre Alliance Award of Excellence, as well as Theatre Philadelphia’s Barrymore Awards, a nationally recognized symbol of excellence for professional theatre in The Greater Philadelphia Arts Community.
Ted is the former Founding Artistic Director of Eagle Theatre, South Jersey’s only year-round professional Equity theater, as well as The Collaborative Act Studio, a process driven theater dedicated to rarely produced work. In 2021, he Co-Founded SWFL Showstoppers, an entertainment company committed to touring Broadway-style musical revues to clubs, communities, and resorts throughout Southwest Florida.
Select Regional Theatres include Walnut Street Theatre, Wilma Theatre, Cape May Stage, Act II Playhouse, Gulf Coast Symphony, & Montgomery Theatre.
Previous Players Circle Directorial credits include My Way: A Musical Tribute to Frank Sinatra, Godspell, A Day in Hollywood/A Night on Broadway.
Previous Players Circle Performance credits include My Way: A Musical Tribute to Frank Sinatra, I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change, Butterflies Are Free, Ho! Ho! Ho! The Christmas Show, and Breaking Legs.
Playwright; A Day in Hollywood / A Night on Broadway, Season’s Greetings: A Musical Celebration of Holiday Traditions from Around the World, Jane & The Humongous Pear (A Choose Your Own Adventure Play), The Three Billy Goats Gruff, and co-author of Players Circle’s original musical revue, Ho! Ho! Ho! The Christmas Show. In 2018, Wioncek received critical acclaim for his groundbreaking original work, NOIR: The 3D/4D Semi-Cinematic Satirical Thriller, a one-man show that seamlessly blends live-action with three-dimensional cinematography, using hip-to-the-minute technology and theatrical techniques to immerse the audience.
Wioncek’s passion for the stage can be matched only by his dedication to the expansion of the cultural landscape of Southwest Florida.
Ted lives in Fort Myers, FL with his beautiful wife, Kimberly, their little sunbonnet from the Sunshine State, Lilly Evelyn Wioncek, and their adorable, retired research beagle, Professor Indiana Bones.
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Featured Speaker: Ted Sottong
2026-01-14 07:30 - 08:30 | Doubletree at Bell Tower Shops, 13051 Bell Tower Drive, Fort Myers, 33907, United States
Featured Speaker for January 14th Meeting:Ted Sottong
Get To Work Scholarship Program
Join us this Wednesday for our Rotary meeting featuring guest speaker Ted Sottong, who will discuss the Get To Work Scholarship Program. Ted has been a Rotarian for over 25 years, and has been a member of the Fort Myers Sunrise Club since 2004. He is a local architect and founded Pickup the Ball, Inc. in 2012. Through that organization, he has connected with young men from stressed areas to help empower them to lead their communities with the goal of transformation. Ted enjoys sports photography in his spare time, along with adventurous travel and making pasta when time permits. Ted thinks black Air Forces are dress shoes and he gave all his ties away, so in his mind, he dressed up for this occasion.
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Sunrise Rotary Club of Fort Myers Weekly Meeting
2026-01-21 07:30 - 08:30 | Doubletree at Bell Tower Shops, 13051 Bell Tower Drive, Fort Myers, 33907, United States
Sunrise Rotary Club – January 21st Meeting:Join us this Wednesday for our Rotary meeting and connect with fellow members of the Rotary Club of Fort Myers – Sunrise. This meeting is a great opportunity to stay informed on club updates, upcoming initiatives, and ways we can continue making a positive impact in our community, while enjoying fellowship with friends. Your participation matters, and we hope to see you there!
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Featured Speaker: Earl Quenzel
2026-01-28 07:30 - 08:30 | Doubletree at Bell Tower Shops, 13051 Bell Tower Drive, Fort Myers, 33907, United States
Featured Speaker for January 28th Meeting:Earl Quenzel
2026 Business Leaders Outlook Survey Results
Join us this Wednesday for our Rotary meeting as Earl Quenzel shares and discusses the results of the 2026 Business Leaders Outlook Survey. The presentation will offer insight into current trends, challenges, and opportunities shaping our local business community and beyond, with timely takeaways for leaders across all industries.
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.
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Featured Speaker: Tim Hardy
2026-02-04 07:30 - 08:30 | Doubletree at Bell Tower Shops, 13051 Bell Tower Drive, Fort Myers, 33907, United States
Featured Speaker for February 4th Meeting:Tim Hardy
Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall
Tim Hardy is currently Director of Marketing at the Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall, a position he has held since August of 2024.
Originally from Peoria, Illinois, Mr. Hardy is a 1988 Magna Cum Laude graduate of the Master’s Program at the College of Advertising and Journalism at the University of Illinois in Urbana-Champaign.
His career in the advertising industry began in August of 1988 in Fort Myers with his first position as Media Director at Firestone & Cimring Advertising; he was promoted to Vice President in 1990.
Subsequent positions include General Sales Manager for the Interconnect of cable companies formerly known as “Southwest Florida Cable Advertising” (currently Comcast); General Sales Manager for Beasley Broadcasting, WFTX-TV FOX4, Media Director at Priority Marketing, and Vice President of Sales at iHeart Media.
Mr. Hardy has been involved in the Southwest Florida community for decades with highlights of service work for the Boys & Girls Club of SWFL, is a 2023 recipient of the Advertising Federation of Southwest Florida’s Silver Medal Award for lifetime service to the SWFL advertising culture, and is a past member of the advertising advisory board of HGTV and Food Networks.
Tim’s hobbies include cars and anything Ford Mustang, and enjoys spending his free time with his friends and family, and son Blake.
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Featured Event: Valentine's Day Program
2026-02-11 07:30 - 08:30 | Doubletree at Bell Tower Shops, 13051 Bell Tower Drive, Fort Myers, 33907, United States
Featured Event for February 11th Meeting:Valentine’s Day Program
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with the Rotary Club of Fort Myers – Sunrise! We are hosting a Valentine’s Day program on February 11th that will include gifts and a raffle. In addition, we are pleased to welcome Will Plegt, who will be our featured speaker and will present a 30-minute talk. Don’t forget to bring your spouse/significant other with you!
Will Plegt
Collier-Lee Honor Flight
Will Plegt is a retired hospitality executive with a distinguished global career spanning more than four decades. Holding dual citizenship in the United States and The Netherlands, he has lived and worked in major international markets including New York, Miami, Houston, Puerto Rico, London, Berlin, Amsterdam, and Aruba. He built his career with InterContinental Hotels Group and Carlson Hospitality, where he held senior leadership roles across luxury and full-service properties.
Now based in the City of Naples, Will is the owner of Naples Residential Services, LLC, a company specializing in the maintenance and management of luxury residential properties. He is also deeply committed to community service, serving as Treasurer for Collier-Lee Honor Flight, where he oversees financial management, and as a Guardian, accompanying and safeguarding veterans during flight missions.
Will Plegt (66) with Edgar Rand (102) , WWII veteran USAAF who was on Mission 26 in April 2024. WEEKLY SUNRISE MEETING
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Featured Speakers: Annie Campbell & Read Sawczyn
2026-02-18 07:30 - 08:30 | Doubletree at Bell Tower Shops, 13051 Bell Tower Drive, Fort Myers, 33907, United States
Featured Speakers for February 18th Meeting:Annie Campbell & Read Sawczyn
Heights Foundation Career Tech Institute
Annie Campbell – Director of Development
Annie Campbell currently serves as Rotary District 6960’s District Governor Nominee and is also the Director of Development at The Heights Foundation. She began working at Heights in July 2022. Annie served as the 2022-2023 President of the Rotary Club of Sanibel-Captiva and is currently on the board of directors for the Harlem Heights Community Charter School and Eva’s Closet and Foundation. She is a graduate of the Charitable Foundation of the Islands 2022 Leadership Sanibel-Captiva class.
Prior to her position at The Heights Foundation, Annie served as the Development Director for BIG ARTS on Sanibel, PACE Center for Girls in Immokalee, SWFL March of Dimes, and Disability Network Northern Michigan. Annie has served on several nonprofit boards, including: the Board of Directors for Child and Family Services, Artists Creating Together, Third Level Crisis Center, and Benzie Housing Council. In addition, she has a history of volunteering for Big Brothers Big Sisters, Women’s Resource Center, and Special Olympics.
Annie earned a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Michigan State University, a Master in Education from Aquinas College, a Certificate in Fundraising Management from Indiana University and a Certificate in Strategic Leadership from Harvard.
Annie grew up in Traverse City, MI, and moved to Fort Myers, FL in 2015.
Read Sawczyn – Senior Vice President, FineMark National Bank & Trust
Read Sawczyn is a Senior Vice President and Private Wealth Advisor with FineMark National Bank & Trust. Mr. Sawczyn joined the bank in 2014 and assists clients with financial and estate planning, and administers investment, trust, and estate accounts. He serves on the following bank committees: Account Acceptance, Discretionary Request, and Real Estate/Unique Assets.
Prior to FineMark, Mr. Sawczyn was a commercial litigator and creditor’s rights attorney in Tampa, Florida and Denver, Colorado.
Mr. Sawczyn is a Florida native and earned a bachelor’s degree in Marine Affairs from the University of Miami and Juris Doctor and MBA from the University of Florida.
Mr. Sawczyn is the president of the Project Dentists Care Foundation which supports Project Dentists Care of Southwest Florida, a dental clinic that provides basic dental services to patients making below two hundred percent of the poverty level. He is a past president of the Rotary Club of Fort Myers South and its current grants chair. He volunteers in the confirmation program at St. John XXIII Catholic Church. He also volunteers as a mentor for Take Stock in Children and as a puppy raiser for Dogs, Inc. Mr. Sawczyn previously served on the board of the Greenwave Band Boosters, volunteered with his daughters’ Scouts BSA Troop, and the Fort Myers and Tampa Chapters of the Coastal Conservation Association.
WEEKLY SUNRISE MEETING
Join us on Wednesday at the DoubleTree by Hilton at Bell Tower Shops
13051 Bell Tower Drive, FL, 33907
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Featured Speaker: Earl Quenzel
2026-02-25 07:30 - 08:30 | Doubletree at Bell Tower Shops, 13051 Bell Tower Drive, Fort Myers, 33907, United States
Featured Speaker for February 25th Meeting:Earl Quenzel
Important Lessons Small Businesses Can Learn from Super Bowl Advertisers
Join us this week for an engaging Rotary meeting as marketing expert Earl Quenzel takes us on a journey through the history of Super Bowl advertising. From iconic classics to memorable campaigns, Earl will break down what makes these ads unforgettable and reveal the best Super Bowl commercials of all time. Don’t miss this insightful and entertaining look at advertising on the world’s biggest stage!
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.
Please Note: We will be meeting on the patio at Shoeless Joe’s Sports Cafe, located at the DoubleTree by Hilton in Fort Myers.
WEEKLY SUNRISE MEETING
Join us on Wednesday at the DoubleTree by Hilton at Bell Tower Shops
13051 Bell Tower Drive, FL, 33907
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Featured Speaker: Aiste Magitman
2026-03-04 07:30 - 08:30 | Doubletree at Bell Tower Shops, 13051 Bell Tower Drive, Fort Myers, 33907, United States
Featured Speaker for March 4th Meeting:Aiste Magitman
Gut & Colon Health
Aiste Magitman is a pharmacist, health educator, and the founder of Best Gut Forever. She was born and raised in Lithuania, where she earned her pharmacy license, and later moved to the United States. In 2018, she became a registered pharmacist in the U.S. and also holds a pharmacist consultant license. She has worked in the pharmacy field for over 10 years and truly enjoys helping people better understand their health.
Moving to the U.S. with limited English was not easy, but Aiste built her career through hard work, resilience, and a strong desire to help others. In Lithuania, pharmacists are trained to study plants and medications as equals, so when she came to the U.S., she was surprised by how often healthcare focuses on covering symptoms instead of looking for the root cause. That experience shaped her passion for education, prevention, and empowering people to take an active role in their health.
Outside of her work, Aiste enjoys staying active. She played volleyball at a high level and was part of the Lithuanian national team—an experience that shaped her values of discipline, teamwork, and perseverance, which she carries into her work and community involvement today.
As a mother to a young son, Aiste is deeply motivated to help create a healthier future for the next generation. She greatly admires Rotary’s mission and the impact Rotarians have in helping communities around the world, and as her business grows, she would be willing to give a portion of her profits to support Rotary Club initiatives and their work in service and community development.
WEEKLY SUNRISE MEETING
Join us on Wednesday at the DoubleTree by Hilton at Bell Tower Shops
13051 Bell Tower Drive, FL, 33907
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Meeting ID: 465 653 4071
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2026 Drive For Education Golf Tournament
2026-04-24 07:00 - 18:00 | Old Corkscrew Golf Club, 17320 Corkscrew Rd, Estero, FL, 33928, United States
12th Annual Drive for Education Rotary Golf TournamentJoin us on Friday, April 24th for the 12th Annual Drive for Education Golf Tournament! We will meet at the Old Corkscrew Golf Club located in Estero, FL for a fun-filled day of golfing, a raffle, a silent auction, and more!
Four amateur golfers are paired with a PGA or LPGA professional golfer. 40 pros go head-to-head for a $3,000 cash purse. The amateur teams compete in a scramble, and the top Pro-Am team will also be recognized for the best round.
1oo% of the tournament’s net earnings support our clubs local and international education programs.
Click the link below to learn more about the tournament and register your team today!
LEARN MOREOLD CORKSCREW GOLF CLUB
Join us on Friday, April 24th, 2026 at the Old Corkscrew Golf Club
17320 Corkscrew Rd, Estero, FL 33928
