Featured Speaker: Gary Goforth
2025-02-19 07:30 - 08:30 (America/New_York) | 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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Sunrise Rotary Weekly Meeting
2025-07-02 07:30 - 08:30
Sunrise Rotary Weekly Meeting — July 2nd:Speaker To Be Announced
Join us at this week’s Sunrise Rotary meeting for fellowship, club updates, and an engaging speaker (to be announced soon). Weekly meetings are a great opportunity to catch up, stay engaged with the club, and enjoy coffee and conversation with fellow Rotarians. We look forward to seeing you there!
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Featured Speaker: Matthew Johnson
2025-07-09 07:30 - 08:30
Featured Speaker for July 9th Meeting:Matthew Johnson
Executive Director – IMAG
Join us this Wednesday as we welcome Matthew Johnson from the IMAG History & Science Center. Matthew will be accepting a donation from our recent golf tournament and sharing a few words about IMAG’s mission, current initiatives, and the value of our continued partnership.
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Featured Speaker: Bob Strommen
2025-07-16 07:30 - 08:30
Featured Speaker for July 16th Meeting:Bob Strommen
Founder & Managing Partner – Naples JBB United
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 County communities.
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Featured Speaker: Priya Ahluwalia
2025-07-23 07:30 - 08:30
Featured Speaker for July 23rd Meeting:Priya Ahluwalia
Join us this Wednesday to hear from Priya Ahluwalia as she introduces the newest Rotary club in our district and shares what it means for our growing community.
Priya Ahluwalia is a true entrepreneur at heart. She has over 14+ years of professional experience in multiple sectors (startups, teaching, and nonprofits). She specializes in strategy, business, life mentoring/coaching, and business development roles across early-stage startups. She is the Founder of MoAloo Ventures (a venture capital firm), where the firm brings ideas to life. MoAloo Ventures help incubate startups and assist them in launching in the market.
She has two Masters’s degrees (Chinese Language and English Literature) with a Bachelor’s in Business Administration. Priya is fluent in English, Chinese (Mandarin), Hindi, and Punjabi, with some proficiency in Japanese. She has personal and professional experience in China, India, and the United States. Priya loves to teach Chinese and Hindi language, travel the world with her best friend (husband – Mohit), and paint in her free time.
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Featured Speaker: Gary Goforth
2025-07-30 07:30 - 08:30
Featured Speaker for July 30th Meeting:Gary Goforth
Adventures on the Appalachian & Florida Trails
Join us this Wednesday for a presentation by Gary Goforth, who will share photos and reflections from his recent journey along the Appalachian and Florida Trails. From scenic views to personal insights, Gary’s experience offers a unique look at the beauty, challenges, and rewards of life on the trail. We hope to see you there!
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Featured Speaker: Agnese Incardona
2025-08-06 07:30 - 08:30
Featured Speaker for August 6th Meeting:Agnese Incardona
Join us this Wednesday as we welcome Agnese Incardona, a 17-year-old exchange student from Sommatino, Sicily. Born and raised in Sicily, Agnese enjoys reading, listening to music, and traveling. She’s a strong student with a passion for philosophy and is excited to spend the school year in the U.S. — improving her English, making new friends, and stepping out of her comfort zone. Come hear her story and help us give her a warm Rotary welcome!
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Featured Speaker: Damon Vetere
2025-08-13 07:30 - 08:30
Featured Speaker for August 13th Meeting:Damon Vetere
Damon is originally from Long Island, NY and attended Stony Brook University, where he graduated with a B.A. in Political Science. Prior to entering the real estate industry, he was the Director of Business Development for an aviation company. Managing international clients from across the world (including Dubai, Brazil, Ireland, Germany and Canada), Damon’s extensive sales and management background have given him the necessary skills to be a successful real estate professional, as well as earning him valuable connections abroad.
In his first year in real estate, he was awarded the “Rookie of the Year” designation, which is given to the number one new sales agent in the nation. Since 2013, Damon has consistently earned top sales awards with Coldwell Banker. In 2023, he made Real Producers 40 Under 40. Since forming The Vetere Team in 2020, they have earned top accolades including Coldwell Banker International President’s Elite, The Florida 100, and Legends Society, which recognizes outstanding sales performance by top-producing sales associates and teams.
Marketing in real estate can never be a “set it and forget it” system. Damon has found success by coming up with fresh ideas, leveraging connections and utilizing company resources as well as The Institute for Luxury Home Marketing network. Through these techniques, Damon is able to maximize the exposure of his listings.
Damon and his wife, Julie, have a one-year old daughter named Blaire, and their two dogs, Flynn and Lou. Julie is a lifelong, avid equestrian and volunteers with Track to Trail Thoroughbred Rescue in Naples, FL. They both enjoy some of the same things – Formula 1, ice hockey and traveling.
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Featured Speaker: Kevin Wensley
2025-08-20 07:30 - 08:30
Featured Speaker for August 20th Meeting:Kevin Wensley
Kevin has spent most of his life in, on, and around sailboats—sailing, fixing, racing, breaking, selling, coaching on them, and, on rare and adventurous occasions, even sinking them. His journey took a decisive turn in 1998 when marriage and a technology start-up, led by his good friend Laurence Holt (creator of Stikky Books), brought him to Manhattan. While his wife Clare became the first U.S.-based partner for a UK software company, Kevin immersed himself in the sailing world—joining the leadership team of the BT Global Challenge, “the world’s toughest yacht race,” in San Francisco, and later moving to Florida to ultimately serve as operations director for the largest commercial sailing school in the United States.
His connection to Stikky Books came naturally. As the editor of SAIL Magazine put it, the series can make you “never look at a night sky the same way again”—a sentiment Kevin enthusiastically echoes. Stikky really does change the way we experience the world. After a brief early-2000s pilot launch of Stikky in a pre-social media, pre-self-publishing era, the project went quiet. Two decades later, with the publishing landscape transformed and Laurence armed with a master’s in neuroscience from Columbia, the revitalized Stikky series is ready for a new audience.
Dear Rotary Club Members – I’d like to invite you to take the “Stikky Review Challenge”.
Stikky Books (Stikky.com) are a series of visual, pattern-based guides designed to teach practical skills in just one hour. These books, covering topics from wine appreciation and reading stock charts to identifying constellations, animal tracks, and wilderness survival, are fun, fast, and surprisingly effective.

Created by my close friend Laurence Holt, who has a Master’s in neuroscience from Columbia, these books make learning intuitive and “sticky.” (Pun intended)
Each book uses visual patterns, minimal text, dynamic repetition, and self-testing to teach a practical skill in just one hour.
Current titles include Stikky Stock Charts, Stikky Tracks, and Stikky Night Skies with upcoming titles launching before the Holidays are Stikky Survival and Stikky Wine.

An unexpected outcome of Stikky is the positive impact on mental health:

Pattern-based learning mirrors how our brains naturally absorb and retain information.
Mini-quizzes and visual repetition reinforce memory without feeling like studying.
The “DOSE” chemicals (Dopamine, Oxytocin, Serotonin, Endorphins) are naturally activated through the Stikky experience:

Dopamine: Every page offers a reward moment.
Oxytocin:Encourages shared learning with friends or family.
Serotonin:Promotes outdoor exploration.
Endorphins:Encourages movement and nature walks.

Here’s the challenge.
Would you be willing to review one of the following titles – Stikky Stock Charts, Stikky Tracks, or Stikky Night Skies for about 20 minutes then give a review of your thoughts that we can share with the world? In return you can keep your copy of the book?
Just let me know a name and an email address and I will endeavor to bring a copy of that title with me to breakfast on the 20th. If you are unable to attend breakfast but would still like to take part then please share a mailing address and we will mail a copy (15 books available on a first come basis). If you have agreed to take part and have received a copy of your chosen title we will schedule a quick video call to get your feedback. We can schedule that call on the 20th. If time and logistics allow I’d be delighted to get your feedback on the 20th.
The Stikky Challenge has significantly boosted sales, as evidenced by our sales graph below. Participants select a title, spend 20 minutes with the book, and then share their feedback. This approach isn’t just about selling; it’s about sparking curiosity and sharing joy.
To participate in the Stikky Challenge, please reach out to Kevin via email at kevin.wensley@stikky.com.

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Sunrise Rotary Club of Fort Myers Weekly Meeting
2025-08-27 07:30 - 08:30
Sunrise Rotary Club August 27th Meeting:Join us this week for a “Getting to Know You” session with some of our newer Rotary members. You’ll have the opportunity to hear their stories, learn about their backgrounds, and strengthen connections within our club. We’ll also share important updates and details on upcoming events. We look forward to seeing you there!
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Drive For Education Sponsors Appreciation Breakfast
2025-09-03 07:30 - 08:30
Drive For Education Sponsors Appreciation Breakfast: September 3rd at 7:30 AMPlease join us this Wednesday, September 3rd at 7:30 AM at the DoubleTree Hotel at Bell Tower Shops, where we will be hosting a Sponsor Appreciation Breakfast to honor the sponsors of our recent golf tournament and thank them for their support in raising funds for our beneficiaries.
We’ll also hear a few words from Mike Perino with OneDigital, who will be joining us as part of the program. We look forward to seeing you there!
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Featured Speaker: Gary Goforth
2025-09-10 07:30 - 08:30
Featured Speaker for September 10th Meeting:Gary Goforth
Rotary Foundation 101
Join us this week as fellow Rotarian Gary Goforth gives an introduction to the Rotary Foundation. Gary has served as Global Grants Chair and District Rotary Foundation Chair in District 7750 (Upstate South Carolina). He has helped develop multiple global grants in Honduras and India that focused on providing clean water and better healthcare facilities. Gary’s presentation will cover the basics of The Rotary Foundation (TRF), including its history, Rotary’s 6 Areas of Focus, how humanitarian grants are funded, and recognition for individual Rotarians and districts. We hope to see you there!
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Featured Speaker: Kacie Hass
2025-09-17 07:30 - 08:30
Featured Speaker for September 17th Meeting:Kacie Hass
Director of Operations – Foster Village SWFL
Kacie has grown up in Southwest Florida, spending 35 years of her life in Cape Coral. She has deep ties and roots to this local community and is married to her best friend and Fort Myers firefighter/EMT, Tanner Hass. They have three beautiful children and are actively involved at Christian Life Fellowship Church.
Kacie is the founder of the nonprofit Hearten Inc. which merged with Foster Village SWFL in June 2024. The heart of Hearten, and of Kacie, is to recognize and celebrate the inherent worth of every child no matter their circumstances. She believes in standing in the gap for our vulnerable community members, providing support and spreading joy during times of hardship. Kacie is a natural fit at Foster Village and believes each of us possess unique talents and gifts that can be used to assist others.
The mission of Foster Village SWFL is to come alongside children and families in the child welfare system and show them that they are not alone. Their goal is to create opportunities for the community to be a village of support to these vulnerable and under-served children and families.
Kacie oversees all programs and operations at Foster Village SWFL, implementing processes and procedures that make our organization what it is. She’s also the team cheerleader, with an incredible gift of encouraging everyone around her.
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Featured Speakers: Al Kinkle & Heidi Webb
2025-09-24 07:30 - 08:30
Featured Speakers for September 24th Meeting:Al Kinkle & Heidi Webb
Kimmie’s Recovery Zone
Al Kinkle – CCM, CCE, CAM, FMP
Al Kinkle currently serves as Founder, President and Family Peer Specialist for Kimmie’s Recovery Zone in Fort Myers, Florida. Al is married to his wife Debbie of 49 years and they have 4 adult children. Al has been a Florida resident for 47 years.
Al is a Certified Club Manager (CCM), Certified Chief Executive (CCE), Community Association Manager (CAM), and Food Management Professional (FMP).
Community Involvement/Awards

Chairman of Barbara’s Friends/Golisano Children’s Hospital Cancer Fund Advisory Committee (2001-2009 Committee Member / 2009-present Chairman)
Chairman of Lexington Country Club’s Charity Event for Barbara’s Friends/Children’s Hospital Cancer Fund (Lee Memorial Health System, Fort Myers, FL) (2004 thru 2020)

Kimmie’s Angels
This fund supports, sustains and enhances the Barbara’s Friends mission to help families with financial assistance while in treatment at Golisano Children’s Hospital of Southwest Florida.
The Kinkle Family Endowment Fund
A restricted fund developed over time to support the Kimmie’s Angels Assistance Fund.
Women Empowering Women
Champion to raise funding for scholarships for women in sustained recovery from Substance Use Disorder (2016-2019).

President of Lee Memorial Health System Auxiliary (2011-2012)
President of the Florida Chapter of Club Managers Association of America (2010-2011)
Director of the Everglades Chapter of Club Managers Association of America (2005-2007)
Man of the Year Award – Migrant Worker’s Association, Palm Beach (1995)
Man of the Year Award – Organization Rehabilitation and Training – ORT (1993)

Prior Employment

Chief Operating Officer at Lexington Country Club, a private club in Fort Myers, Florida (2001-2020)
Manager of Boca Woods Country Club (1989-91), Chief Operating Officer at Aberdeen Golf and Country Club (1991-98) as well as Project Manager at Summer Glen in Ocala (1998-2001)

Interests/Activities

Tri-athlete
Completed 100 events which includes five Ironman Duathlons

Heidi Webb – CEO
Heidi joined Kimmie’s Recovery Zone as a volunteer and Board Vice President in 2019. She became the Chief Executive Officer in 2022. Heidi spent 32 years as a Paralegal, many of which were spent in family law and also working with those charged with offenses surrounding substance misuse. She worked as a Trial Assistant and was the law office manager for 12 of those years. She also served for 4 years as a Township Committeewoman. Her career began after obtaining a B.A. in Human Services and an A.A.S. in Paralegal Studies. During her study, she was the President of the Legal Assistants’ Association and member of an AD HOC Committee. She also received a Distinguished Service Award for public speaking to youth on the importance of education.
After undergraduate school, Heidi took the LSATs and applied to law schools. Although she was accepted to law school, she decided to pursue another passion – helping individuals and the community to prevent the onset of substance use disorders and help those working toward recovery. She began working for a drug and alcohol treatment center in hope of assisting individuals better transition into daily life upon release. She then became a Drug and Alcohol Prevention Specialist for middle and high school children. She also volunteered in two separate correctional facilities’ Women’s Substance Abuse Treatment Programs. She is also affiliated with many of the local and county social service organizations.
Heidi has since earned numerous credits and certifications within the behavioral health, substance use disorder and prevention field, including Mental Health First Aid, Recovery Ambassador Training, courses to improve family relationships, lifeskills, the connection between trauma and substance use disorders, many courses in applying science to practice to reduce substance use, overdose prevention and Naloxone training, trainer of trainers for evidence-based programs, leader training, recovery leadership, and many workshops on developing a Recovery Community Organization. As a person in long-term recovery, she believes it is essential to bridge the gap between clinical care and for aftercare for those that need peer support and other assistance. Using her skills, education, professional, and personal experiences to help advocate, educate, reduce stigma, and help those to recover is her main priority and passion. Heidi is extremely grateful to be involved with Kimmie’s Recovery Zone, a non-profit Recovery Community Organization. To learn more about Kimmie’s Recovery Zone or to donate to this non-profit organization, please visit www.kimmiesrecoveryzone.org.
Outside of her employment with Kimmie’s Recovery Zone and other endeavors, Heidi enjoys her family, friends, puppies, and passion for photography. During an exploratory and transitional phase after leaving the legal profession, Heidi pursued her desire to learn photography by enrolling in a community college certificate program. She loved it so much, she furthered her education in digital photography and Photoshop. Heidi became a professional photographer with her own licensed and insured company, with gallery showings. Just prior to this transitional time she also owned and operated a sunglass business while designing styles for manufacturing – the thought was to have fun while earning and raising money to donate proceeds to a designated non-profit organization.
At this time, Heidi looks forward to helping expand the services provided by Kimmie’s Recovery Zone and the reach within and outside of the community to help save and change lives and to create a positive impact.
Please Note: This week’s meeting will be held on the enclosed deck at Shoeless Joe’s, located at the DoubleTree by Hilton at Bell Tower Shops.
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