Wednesday Meeting

Featured Speaker for March 25th 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 [...]

Featured Speaker for April 1st Meeting: Holly Taylor Midwest Food Bank Join us this Wednesday as we welcome Holly Taylor, the Development Manager for Midwest Food Bank. Holly will share insights into the organization’s mission of alleviating hunger and providing food assistance to communities in need, as well as the impact their programs are making both locally and across the country. We hope to see 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 [...]

Featured Speaker for April 8th Meeting: Christine LoConte The Dubin Alzheimer's Center Christine LoConte, a Southwest Florida native and fellow Rotarian, began her career at 17 as a professional caregiver for individuals with Alzheimer's, sparking a lifelong passion for supporting the aging population. Her grandmother's experience with the disease deepened her commitment to the field, and she went on to run a memory care in an assisted living community. Christine has dedicated most of her career to nonprofit work and holds a master's degree in Social Impact. In July 2024, she became the CEO of The Dubin Center, where she continues to advocate for, and support individuals and families affected by dementia. 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 [...]

Featured Speaker for April 15th Meeting: Sandra Worth My Autism Connection, Inc. Sandra Worth is the Founder and Executive Director of My Autism Connection (MAC), a nonprofit organization that equips adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder with social, career, and life skills to support greater independence. A Certified Autism Specialist, Sandra founded MAC in 2012 after recognizing the lack of resources for autistic adults transitioning from school into adulthood—an issue she experienced firsthand as the parent of a son with autism. Prior to her work in the nonprofit sector, she spent 20 years in healthcare as a radiographer. Through MAC, Sandra works to build community partnerships and expand opportunities for autistic adults to lead fulfilling lives. 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 [...]

12th Annual Drive for Education Rotary Golf Tournament Join 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 MORE OLD CORKSCREW GOLF CLUB Join us on Friday, April 24th, 2026 at the Old Corkscrew Golf Club 17320 Corkscrew Rd, Estero, FL 33928 [...]