Rotary Club Featured Presentation
2023-12-20 07:30 - 08:30 (America/New_York) | Doubletree at Bell Tower Shops, 13051 Bell Tower Drive, Fort Myers, 33907, United States
Featured Presentation for December 20th Meeting:Rotary Club Featured Presentation
This is the last meeting of the Rotary Club of Fort Myers – Sunrise for 2023. What a year it has been! Let’s celebrate as we will look back at the accomplishments and activities enjoyed during the past 6 months, as well as a glimpse into the rest of the year! We will also enjoy member Christmas and Rotary stories from the past. Come ready to share some cheer and get to know the members of the club even better!
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Featured Speaker: Bill Johnson
2024-04-24 07:30 - 08:30 | Doubletree at Bell Tower Shops, 13051 Bell Tower Drive, Fort Myers, 33907, United States
Featured Speaker for April 24th Meeting:Bill Johnson
Executive Director
Bill Johnson, Jr. has been the Executive Director of The Horizon Foundation since January 2023. Previously, Bill was the Executive Director of the Cape Coral Construction Industry Association for eight (8) years, and prior to that worked as the membership sales director for the Chamber of Commerce of Cape Coral. He has 14 years private-sector experience in retail sales and management.
The Horizon Foundation’s mission is to improve Lee County’s business environment and ease of doing business—in terms of the ability to source credible local disadvantaged suppliers, retain and encourage the expansion of existing businesses, attract new and diversified employers, and strengthen and sustain the public-private partnership of Lee County Government, community, and business leaders.
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Featured Speakers: Drew Ogden & Vicki Little
2024-10-02 07:30 - 08:30 | Doubletree at Bell Tower Shops, 13051 Bell Tower Drive, Fort Myers, 33907, United States
Featured Speakers for October 2nd Meeting:Drew Ogden & Vicki Little
Lakes Park Enrichment Foundation
Drew Ogden is a new Rotarian in the Bonita Naples club and is also in the Lions Club. He has spoken to our club before. Both Drew and Vicki are energetic speakers and speak passionately about Lakes Park, the importance of the Scarecrows in the Park event to them, and the different projects they have in the pipeline.
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Featured Speaker: Mayor Kevin Anderson
2024-10-16 07:30 - 08:30 | Doubletree at Bell Tower Shops, 13051 Bell Tower Drive, Fort Myers, 33907, United States
Featured Speaker for October 16th Meeting:Kevin Anderson
Mayor of Fort Myers
Kevin B. Anderson was sworn in as the 62nd Mayor of Fort Myers on November 16, 2020, after serving as Ward 4 councilperson for the previous two years. Mayor Anderson retired from Chico’s FAS, Inc. in June 2019 after 15 years. Prior to joining Chico’s, he had a more than 24-year career with the Fort Myers Police Department, holding the rank of Major at retirement. Anderson also served three years in the United States Army.
Mayor Anderson is a graduate of Edison Community College (now Florida SouthWestern State College), Florida Gulf Coast University, and the University of Louisville Southern Police Institute. A dynamic community member with a long history of civic involvement, Anderson has been a resident of Fort Myers since 1979, serving on numerous boards and coalitions across Southwest Florida.
Currently, Mayor Anderson serves as chair of the Premier Mobile Health Services Board of Directors, as well as sits on advisory boards for the Lee County Horizon Council and Hurricane Ian Recovery Task Force. Additionally, he serves on the board of directors for Valerie’s House, Barbara’s Friends, United Way of Lee, Hendry, and Glades Counties, and the Foundation for Lee County Public Schools. Furthermore, Anderson serves as a mentor for the Foundation’s “Take Stock in Children” program that provides a unique opportunity for deserving, low-income youth to escape the cycle of poverty through education.
On a state level, Mayor Anderson sits on the Florida League of Mayors Board of Directors and the Florida League of Mayors Veteran Affairs Committee, and he serves as an active member of both the Florida League of Cities and the Southwest Florida League of Cities.
Mayor Anderson has been recognized with the following distinctions: Lee Pitts Live 2022 “Person of the Year” for Diversity and Inclusion Leadership, United States Conference of Mayors Small Business Advocate, 2023 Lideres “Amigo” Award, 2024 Florida Gulf Coast University Alumnus of Distinction, Office of Criminal Conflict and Civil Regional Counsel 2024 “Public Official of the Year”, and Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. Fort Myers Alumni Chapter “2024 Community Leadership Award”.
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Featured Speaker: Ted Sottong
2024-10-23 07:30 - 08:30 | Doubletree at Bell Tower Shops, 13051 Bell Tower Drive, Fort Myers, 33907, United States
Featured Speaker for October 23rd Meeting:Ted Sottong
CEO – Pickup The Ball
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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Featured Speaker: Christopher Meadows
2024-11-06 07:30 - 08:30 | Doubletree at Bell Tower Shops, 13051 Bell Tower Drive, Fort Myers, 33907, United States
Featured Speaker for November 6th Meeting:Christopher Michael Meadows MS, HAS, BC-HIS
American Medical Hearing Centers
Christopher Meadows is an expert hearing care provider with over 10 years in the industry who has helped thousands of souls. He is also very skilled as a play-by-play announcer with over 8 years of experience calling football and basketball games. He is a single father who raised his now-grown son, who is in the Navy, by working multiple jobs and putting himself through college, mostly by working in underground coal mines and bartending.
After a couple of years working for a regional ESPN radio station and a couple as the Executive Director of a Convention and Visitors Bureau, a friend introduced Chris to the hearing industry. He took to it like a duck does to water, and through hard work and a special way of putting people at ease with their decision to receive the help they need. Chris is becoming a force to be reckoned with in the hearing industry through honest assessments of people’s hearing and uncompromising honesty in his service.
Chris received his undergraduate degree from Concord University and his Master of Science from West Virginia University. He is Nationally Board Certified in Hearing Instrument Sciences and is a member of the St Luke Lutheran Church in Marietta, OH. His personal goal is to be of service to those in need, and his professional goal is to provide the best possible care to each of his patients.
Awards:

Six-time Senior Master Hearing Care Provider with Beltone
Spirit of Beltone Award Winner in 2018
Washington County Ohio Veterans Hall of Fame Committee Chair Award of Excellence 2022
American Medical Hearing Centers Outstanding Provider Award Winner
American Medical Hearing Centers Coin of Excellence Recipient
AMHC Cup Winner

Hobbies: Following WVU sports, running Obstacle Course Races.
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Featured Speaker: Kelsey Mitchell
2024-11-13 07:30 - 08:30 | Doubletree at Bell Tower Shops, 13051 Bell Tower Drive, Fort Myers, 33907, United States
Featured Speaker for November 13th Meeting:Kelsey Mitchell
District Governor of District 6960
Kelsey Scoggins Mitchell grew up in Naperville, IL and originally moved to Florida in 2006. Kelsey is the loving mother of two children Audrey and Brooks. Kelsey is the proud owner of a Real Estate Team called The Classic Luxury Network brokered by Keller Williams Realty, where she and her team serve all of Florida and Georgia. Kelsey and her team have been in the top ranked teams in multiple Keller Williams offices in both Georgia and Florida. Kelsey was named the “Humanitarian of the Year” award from the Greater Rome Board of REALTORS in 2019. Kelsey received the “Eagle” award for her success from Keller Williams Naples in 2020. Her team was awarded the #3 top group for 2021 in Marco Island. Her team was awarded the #2 expansion team in 2022 with Keller Williams Elite Realty. Kelsey loves helping others build wealth through Real Estate.
Kelsey is passionate about real estate, marketing, technology and helping her community. Kelsey’s passion for helping the community is evident in her volunteer work with organizations like Better Together and Rotary International. Kelsey has opened her home and heart to children all across southwest Florida in times of struggle for their families. In addition, she provides mentoring to young mothers who have been through a crisis. Kelsey has been very active within Rotary District 6960 and 6910 and is a Major Donor for The Rotary Foundation. She started her Rotary journey as the Vice President in the Rotaract Club of Naples. She was awarded “Rotarian of the Year” in 2014-2015 from the Rotaract Club. As her love for helping others grew, Kelsey joined The Rotary Club of Fort Myers South as the Satellite Club of Fort Myers South Sunset Committee Chair. She continued to grow this new club and eventually became Charter President of The Rotary Club of Fort Myers Sunset. During this time she was named as District 6960 “Rookie of the Year” for 2015-2016. Kelsey has served as District 6960’s Peacebuilding Exchange Chair and focused on engaging young Rotarians. She has served as District 6960’s Internship Chair which focuses on engaging young professionals and assisting them with their career vision and community service goals. She served three years as an Assistant Rotary Public Image Coordinator for the state of Georgia and Southwest Florida, Tampa and Orlando in Rotary Zone 34. Kelsey now serves Rotary District 6960 as the District Governor 2024-2025.
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Featured Speaker: Robin Gretz
2024-11-20 07:30 - 08:30 | Doubletree at Bell Tower Shops, 13051 Bell Tower Drive, Fort Myers, 33907, United States
Featured Speaker for November 20th Meeting:Robin Gretz
School Gardens
Robin Gretz is a retired educator who taught for the School District of Lee County for 36 years. In retirement, she found a passion for gardening. She wrote grants to start a community garden in Pine Manor and a school garden at Villas Elementary. Now, with two Rotary grants, she has helped our club start gardens at Edison Park and Allen Park. Robin is also a foodie and loves to prepare what she grows.
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Featured Event: LARC Choir
2024-12-04 07:30 - 08:30 | Doubletree at Bell Tower Shops, 13051 Bell Tower Drive, Fort Myers, 33907, United States
Featured Event for December 4th Meeting:LARC Choir
Holiday Music Performance
Back by popular demand, the LARC Choir returns to fill our meeting with the joyful sounds of the season! Join us for a delightful morning of holiday music that’s sure to lift your spirits and get you into the festive mood.
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Featured Event: A Morning of Thanksgiving and Gratitude
2024-12-11 07:30 - 08:30 | Doubletree at Bell Tower Shops, 13051 Bell Tower Drive, Fort Myers, 33907, United States
Featured Event for December 11th Meeting:A Morning of Thanksgiving and Gratitude
Join us this week for a heartwarming Rotary meeting dedicated to Thanksgiving and gratitude. Together, we’ll celebrate the season by sharing our cherised Thanksgiving memories and stories of gratitude that inspire and uplift. Please come prepared to share a favorite Thanksgiving memory or gratitude story.
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Featured Event: Stella and CeCe Spanberger Holiday Music
2024-12-18 07:30 - 08:30 | Doubletree at Bell Tower Shops, 13051 Bell Tower Drive, Fort Myers, 33907, United States
Featured Event for December 18th Meeting:Stella and CeCe Spanberger
Holiday Music
Join us this Wednesday for a special holiday musical performance by Stella and CeCe Spanberger! Experience the magic of the season with festive music that will lift your spirits.
Stella (10) and CeCe (8) 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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Featured Speaker: Matthew Johnson
2025-01-15 07:30 - 08:30 | IMAG History & Science Center, 2000 Cranford Ave, Fort Myers, FL, 33916
Featured Speaker for January 15th Meeting:Matthew Johnson
Executive Director – IMAG
This week’s meeting will be held at the IMAG History & Science Center. Executive Director Matthew Johnson will share information on a community partnership initiative with IMAG History & Science Center and Rotary Club of Fort Myers – Sunrise.
IMAG History & Science Center focuses on providing the community with a hands-on science and aquarium museum in Fort Myers, Florida. IMAG focuses on providing scientific learning opportunities for children of the community.
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Featured Speaker: John McKinnon
2025-01-29 07:30 - 08:30 | Doubletree at Bell Tower Shops, 13051 Bell Tower Drive, Fort Myers, 33907, United States
Featured Speaker for January 29th Meeting:John McKinnon
Executive Director – Midwest Food Bank
John McKinnon is the Executive Director of Midwest Food Bank’s Florida Division, bringing over 20 years of leadership experience in business and nonprofit management. With a proven track record of revitalizing organizations and driving impactful missions, John’s strategic vision and operational expertise have positioned him as a transformative leader in both corporate and charitable sectors.
Throughout his career, John has demonstrated a global perspective, gaining invaluable experience through his work across the United States and internationally in countries such as Malaysia, the Philippines, and Nicaragua. His ability to adapt and innovate in diverse cultural and organizational settings has been a cornerstone of his success.
Before joining Midwest Food Bank, John served as Executive Director and CEO of multiple Adult and Teen Challenge locations, including the Fort Myers Chapter, and most recently, the St. Louis, Missouri location. Under his leadership, these organizations achieved financial stability, operational excellence, and expanded their capacity to serve communities in need.
An ordained minister and a passionate advocate for empowering others, John seamlessly integrates his faith and professional expertise to inspire transformative change. He and his wife, Rachel, have been happily married for 17 years and are proud parents to their two children, Nolan (16) and Natalie (14). Together, they are deeply committed to serving their community and advancing the mission of Midwest Food Bank.
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Featured Speaker: Gary Goforth
2025-02-19 07:30 - 08:30 | Doubletree at Bell Tower Shops, 13051 Bell Tower Drive, Fort Myers, 33907, United States
Featured Speaker for February 19th Meeting:Gary Goforth
Club Assembly & Preview of the 2025 Golf Tournament
Join us for a special Rotary Club assembly with President Gary Goforth as he shares the latest Membership update and important club news. Don’t miss this opportunity to stay informed, get involved, and connect with fellow members.
We will also provide a brief update on the volunteer support needed for the upcoming Golf Tournament—so mark your calendars for Friday, May 2nd, at The Dunes Golf & Country Club on Sanibel Island!
The OneDigital Sunrise Rotary ProAm Classic is the premier fundraising event of the Sunrise Rotary Club’s Drive For Education. Now in its 11th year, this tournament brings together golf professionals and amateurs for a day of competition and camaraderie – all in support of education. 100% of the tournament’s net earnings go directly to local and international education programs, helping to create brighter futures through learning.
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Featured Speaker: Albert "Uncle Al" Peterson
2025-02-26 07:30 - 08:30 | Doubletree at Bell Tower Shops, 13051 Bell Tower Drive, Fort Myers, 33907, United States
Featured Speaker for February 26th Meeting:Albert “Uncle Al” Peterson
Presenting on the Amish Culture
In his retirement, Uncle Al manages and raises several thousand hogs on farms in Iowa. Part of the Hog operation is having hogs raised on an Amish farm, which has allowed Uncle Al to develop a close relationship with Joseph Borndrrager, his family, and their Amish lifestyle. We hope you enjoy learning about the Amish way of life.
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Featured Speaker: Peggy Mouracade
2025-03-05 07:30 - 08:30 | Doubletree at Bell Tower Shops, 13051 Bell Tower Drive, Fort Myers, 33907, United States
Featured Speaker for March 5th Meeting:Peggy Mouracade
Global Health Trends
Dr. Peggy Mouracade has been a part of the medical community of Fort Myers, Florida since 1997. It was no surprise that she chose medicine as a profession in that she was immersed in this world growing up in West Virginia. Her beloved father, her mentor, was a vascular surgeon and through him she witnessed the joy and fulfillment of being a physician.
Peggy’s undergraduate studies were done at Wake Forest University and culminated with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology. She graduated with Magna Cum Laude with Honors and elected to Phi Beta Kappa. She was awarded an Upperclassmen Carswell Scholarship at the end of her freshman year. As part of the scholarship, she spent the summer of her junior year in the Philippines studying healthcare delivery. Cementing an early interest in medicine, she remained in Winston-Salem, NC and attended The Bowman Gray School of Medicine. She was part of the second class to enroll in the Alternate Pathway-problem based curriculum. She was introduced to a way of learning of which centered the patient as the focus of care and that has remained with her throughout her professional career. After identifying a strong interest in the field of Internal Medicine, she went on to the University of Florida where she completed a residency in Internal Medicine and a fellowship in Nephrology. She holds Board Certifications in both specialties. She is also recognized as a Fellow in the American College of Physicians and the American Society of Nephrology.
She moved to Fort Myers, Florida in 1997 and joined Associates in Nephrology where she continues to practice. Active in the medical community, she has served as a preceptor for medical students and allied health professional students.
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Featured Speaker: Earl Quenzel
2025-03-12 07:30 - 08:30 | Doubletree at Bell Tower Shops, 13051 Bell Tower Drive, Fort Myers, 33907, United States
Featured Speaker for March 12th Meeting:Earl Quenzel
6 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.
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Featured Speaker: Tony Power
2025-03-19 07:30 - 08:30 | Doubletree at Bell Tower Shops, 13051 Bell Tower Drive, Fort Myers, 33907, United States
Featured Speaker for March 19th Meeting:Tony Power
Burmese Python Project
Tony grew up back in Brisbane Australia, graduated with a Bachelor of Commerce from The University of Queensland, and then qualified as an Associate Chartered Accountant. His corporate life quickly led him to be relocated to Bahrain with DHL for 2 years, living some of that time in Riyadh Saudi Arabia as well. He was relocated after 2 years for a 4-month stint at the Global Headquarters of DHL in London and then moved once again to Rio De Janeiro as Controller for Latin America for DHL. The then Regional Office was relocated to Fort Lauderdale.
After 10 years with DHL Tony moved over to Burger King initially as Latin America Finance Director and completed an MBA at University of Miami, after which he was relocated back to Sydney as Director of Business Development for the South Pacific area. After another 10 years with Burger King, Tony relocated to Florida again and joined York International Corporation initially for 2 years as Finance Director for Latin America/Caribbean before being relocated to London as VP Finance for EMEA (Europe, Middle East, Africa). After the merger of York with Johnson Controls and a stint working as VP of the Global SAP Deployment team based in Amsterdam, Tony was relocated to Dubai as VP of Operations & Administration for the Middle East Region for 6 years.
After another short 2-year stint in Brazil again, Tony retired from Corporate Life moving back to Florida. While researching business opportunities and alternatives, Tony became interested in the financial services industry. He secured his Life and Health license in 2018 and evolved his focus on Retirement Planning. This was an important moment of reflection for Tony, contemplating what he did and did not learn from Corporate Life, plus the 2008/9 impact on his 401k.
During all this movement Tony managed to get married and have two amazing kids (twins) who have successfully completed College and now live full time here in the US and who have two beautiful grandchildren. Tony is also a Rotarian since 2016 and has served as Club President two times and Area Governor for his District, as well as being engaged directly in Disaster Recovery efforts (e.g. post Hurricane Ian) and leadership of environmental projects such as the Burmese Python Issue in SWFL.
For more details, visit Tony’s LinkedIn page at www.linkedin.com/in/tonyppower.
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Featured Speakers: Richard Hall & Don Thomas
2025-03-26 07:30 - 08:30 | Doubletree at Bell Tower Shops, 13051 Bell Tower Drive, Fort Myers, 33907, United States
Featured Speakers for March 26th Meeting:Richard Hall & Don Thomas
Gift of Life
Richard Hall has been a Certified Public Accountant since 1982 and the owner of Richard S. Hall, CPA, PA since 1991. He has been a member of Rotary International since 2003, starting with the Cape Coral Sunset Club and joining the Fort Myers Sunrise Club in 2009. He has served as a board member and officer for both clubs and was President of the Fort Myers Sunrise club from 2017-2018. He is also a Past President of Rotary Gift of Life Florida, Inc., where he now serves as a board member. Richard is also the Treasurer for Rotary District 6960. Richard has been married to Patricia Hall since 1991 and is the proud father of two sons, one daughter, and grandfather to eight grandchildren.
Don Thomas was born in Rochester, NY. He has been a resident of Cape Coral, Florida since 1981. Both Don and his wife Sue are major donors to the Rotary Foundation, sustaining members, and benefactors. Don is a Charter Member of the Rotary Club of Cape Coral Goldcoast, was the Charter Secretary, and is a Past President of his club. Don was District Governor of 6960 in 2010-2011. He is an alumnus of the Rotary Foundation and was our delegate to the Council on Legislation in 2016-2020.
Don was President of Gift of Life of Florida from 2016-2018. Both Don and Sue are on the Board of Directors. He is a Charter member of the Rotary Leadership Institute Sunshine Division, a Discussion Leader, and a Director of Training Development. He was honored to receive the District 6960 “Service Above Self Award” and was twice named “Rotarian of the Year” by his club. Don considers the most rewarding aspects of his many years in Rotary to have the opportunity to participate in the distribution of wheelchairs in Trinidad and Tobago, Humanitarian trips to the Caribbean, and his medical missions with Gift of Life, including his mission in Romania and a keynote speaker at Zone Institute, Zones 19 & 20B. Don is District 6960 Chairman and Ambassador for HANWASH Inc. in Cavaillon Haiti, and serves as our District Membership Chair for 2023-2026.
In partnership with Rotary International and The Rotary Foundation, Gift of Life has developed sustainable pediatric heart surgery programs in several countries and continues to do this work around the globe. The purpose of the mission was to provide life-saving pediatric heart surgery to children with congenital heart defects from developing countries by bringing one child at a time to the U.S. to obtain the surgeries. Since that time, the Gift of Life mission has grown tremendously, and it has now saved the lives of over 40,000 children in developing countries who would otherwise likely have perished. Gift of Life is working to change the outlook for these children and give each child, no matter where they are born, a level playing field and a fighting chance.
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Featured Speaker: Robyn DeZego
2025-04-02 07:30 - 08:30 | Doubletree at Bell Tower Shops, 13051 Bell Tower Drive, Fort Myers, 33907, United States
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 instead of demolishing them. With a background in interior design and construction, she joined the company and is now spreading the word about this opportunity, hoping to help Rotarians and neighbors save their forever homes.
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Featured Speaker: Chris Petkovich
2025-04-09 07:30 - 08:30 | Doubletree at Bell Tower Shops, 13051 Bell Tower Drive, Fort Myers, 33907, United States
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 development
Spiritual ministry

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Featured Speaker: Fort Myers Mighty Mussels
2025-04-16 07:30 - 08:30 | Doubletree at Bell Tower Shops, 13051 Bell Tower Drive, Fort Myers, 33907, United States
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 will begin at 7:05 p.m. Saturday games will start at 6:05 p.m. and all Sunday games are set for a 12:05 p.m. first pitch. Fort Myers will wrap up the 2025 season with a six-game series at home against the St. Lucie Mets (NYM) September 2-7.
The full schedule is now available to view here. Continue to monitor MightyMussels.com and the Mussels’ social media pages for upcoming announcements regarding promotions, giveaways, and ticket availability.
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Featured Speaker: Golf Tournament Committee
2025-04-23 07:30 - 08:30 | Doubletree at Bell Tower Shops, 13051 Bell Tower Drive, Fort Myers, 33907, United States
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!
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Featured Event: Spotlight on New Faces and Golf Tournament Prep
2025-04-30 07:30 - 08:30 | Doubletree at Bell Tower Shops, 13051 Bell Tower Drive, Fort Myers, 33907, United States
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.
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Weekly Meeting Notice
2025-05-07 07:30 - 08:30 | Doubletree at Bell Tower Shops, 13051 Bell Tower Drive, Fort Myers, 33907, United States
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!
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Featured Speaker: Dianne Piercy
2025-05-28 07:30 - 08:30 | Doubletree at Bell Tower Shops, 13051 Bell Tower Drive, Fort Myers, 33907, United States
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.
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Featured Speaker: Cynthia Thompson
2025-06-04 07:30 - 08:30 | Doubletree at Bell Tower Shops, 13051 Bell Tower Drive, Fort Myers, 33907, United States
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.
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Changing of the Guard - 2025-2026
2025-06-14 18:00 - 20:30 | Doubletree at Bell Tower Shops, 13051 Bell Tower Drive, Fort Myers, 33907, United States
Please Join Rotary Club of Fort Myers – Sunrise.
2025-2026 Changing of the Guard.
Saturday, 6/14 from 6 PM to 8:30 PM
DoubleTree at Bell Tower Shops.13051 Bell Tower Drive, FL, 33907
Sunrise Rotary member: $35, Guests: $35
After clicking the Register button, you will be directed to the Club Membership Dues payment page. Please enter the total amount. Tickets are $35 per person, so if you need to purchase two tickets enter $70 as the total. Three tickets $105, and so on.REGISTERGary Goforth
2024-2025 President
Shane Crawford
2025-2026 President
AGENDA
6:00 to 6:30 PM – Cocktails & Fellowship

Cocktails & Fellowship

6:30 to 7:00 PM – Dinner

Dinner

7:00 PM – Call To Assembly

Call To Assembly

7:05 PM - Call to Order

Welcome & Introductions – President, Shane Crawford
Pledge of Allegiance – Past President, Gary Goforth
Invocation – Past District Governor, Dilman Thomas

7:10 to 7:30 PM – President’s Remarks and Recognition

Past President, Gary Goforth

7:30 to 7:45 PM – 2025-2026 Officers & Directors Installation

PDG, Don Thomas

7:45 to 7:50 PM – Passing of the Gavel

Past President, Gary Goforth

7:50 to 8:05 PM – President's Address

President, Shane Crawford

8:05 PM – Paul Harris Fellow Recognitions

Paul Harris Fellow Recognitions

8:15 PM – Rotary Four Way Test

President Elect, Peggy Mouracade

Featured Speaker: State Senator Jonathan Martin
2025-06-18 07:30 - 08:30 | Doubletree at Bell Tower Shops, 13051 Bell Tower Drive, Fort Myers, 33907, United States
Featured Speaker for June 18th Meeting:State Senator Jonathan Martin
Florida Senate
Senator Jonathan Martin, an accomplished attorney and dedicated public servant, was born in Cherokee, Iowa, and moved to Florida in 1986. He holds a Juris Doctor from Liberty University School of Law. He also earned both a Bachelor of Science and a Bachelor of Arts from Stetson University, where he served as president of the Student Government Association. Senator Martin’s career in public service began as an Assistant State Attorney in the 20th Judicial Circuit, serving in Hendry County from 2008 to 2009, Glades County from 2009 to 2012, and Lee County from 2012 to 2014. In 2022, Senator Martin was elected to the Florida Senate, where he continues to serve his constituents with dedication and integrity.
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Featured Speaker: Jarrod Demming
2025-06-25 07:30 - 08:30 | Doubletree at Bell Tower Shops, 13051 Bell Tower Drive, Fort Myers, 33907, United States
Featured Speaker for June 25th Meeting:Jarrod Demming
Fort Myers Technical College
Jarrod Demming is an experienced leader in career education and workforce development, currently serving as Director of Career Services at Fort Myers Technical College. With a background that spans career advising, I.T., and project management, Jarrod is known for building strong industry partnerships and designing impactful career readiness programs. He has served in both secondary and post-secondary education and is actively involved in regional initiatives supporting workforce pipelines. Born and raised in Lee County, Florida, he completed coursework at the University of Florida and the University of Alabama, and holds certifications in Vocational Education and Entrepreneurship.
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