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SUMMARY:Featured Speaker: Jorden Falker
DESCRIPTION:Featured Speaker for September 23rd Meeting:Jorden Falker\nBailey-Matthews National Shell Museum & Aquarium\nJoin us this Wednesday as we welcome Jorden Falker\, Director of Education for the Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum & Aquarium. Growing up on the coast of South Carolina\, Jorden’s always loved seashells. As a kid she had no idea that one day she’d be running the education department of the only nationally accredited natural history museum and aquarium in the country that’s dedicated to shells (and the animals that make them). In the nearly 7 years she’s been at the museum\, she’s seen a huge renovation\, a spike in visitation following the pandemic\, and an expansion of research and educational programming despite a category 4 hurricane threatening to ruin it all. \nIn her presentation\, Jorden will cover the history of the museum\, what’s currently available for exhibits and programs\, a brief overview of current and recent research projects\, and more. \nWEEKLY SUNRISE MEETING\nJoin us on Wednesday at the DoubleTree by Hilton at Bell Tower Shops\n13051 Bell Tower Drive\, FL\, 33907\nLET US KNOW YOU ARE ATTENDING\nCan’t Make it?\nJoin our Zoom Meeting – 2 Ways to Join\nONEClick on the link to our ZOOM ROOM below. With this method you can join via a desktop computer\, laptop computer\, tablet or phone. If you use a desktop or laptop you can use your regular browser or download the Zoom App for your computer. If you plan to join via a tablet or phone\, you must download the application from your phone provider’s App store. \nSunrise ZOOM RoomTWOClick on the link below and and enter\nMeeting ID: 465 653 4071 \nSunrise ZOOM Room
URL:https://fmsunriserotary.com/event/featured-speaker-jorden-falker/
LOCATION:Doubletree at Bell Tower Shops\, 13051 Bell Tower Drive\, Fort Myers\, 33907\, United States
CATEGORIES:Wednesday Meeting
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ORGANIZER;CN="Fort Myers Sunrise Rotary":MAILTO:rglsurf@comcast.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260930T073000
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SUMMARY:Featured Speaker: Leah Mason
DESCRIPTION:Featured Speaker for September 30th Meeting:Leah Mason\nLiteracy Council Gulf Coast\nWith a career that began in the fast-paced communications offices of the White House as a press release writer for the Bush Administration\, Leah Mason has built a professional journey defined by leadership\, education\, and impact. \nAfter earning a B.A. in Communications from the University of Toledo\, an M.S. in Student Affairs and Conflict Resolution from Nova Southeastern University\, and a Ph.D. in Education Leadership\, Policy\, and Change from Walden University\, she dedicated 20 years to public education\, advocating for students\, fostering inclusive learning environments\, and shaping meaningful policy initiatives. \nToday\, Leah serves as the Executive Director of the Literacy Council Gulf Coast\, where she leads innovative programs that empower learners and strengthen communities. \nWhen she’s not working\, Leah\, also a Rotarian\, enjoys spending time with family and friends\, long distance running\, reading a good book\, and finding inspiration in travel and community connections. \nHer personal and professional life share one common thread\, service above self\, a passion for learning\, growth\, and helping others discover their potential. \nWEEKLY SUNRISE MEETING\nJoin us on Wednesday at the DoubleTree by Hilton at Bell Tower Shops\n13051 Bell Tower Drive\, FL\, 33907\nLET US KNOW YOU ARE ATTENDING\nCan’t Make it?\nJoin our Zoom Meeting – 2 Ways to Join\nONEClick on the link to our ZOOM ROOM below. With this method you can join via a desktop computer\, laptop computer\, tablet or phone. If you use a desktop or laptop you can use your regular browser or download the Zoom App for your computer. If you plan to join via a tablet or phone\, you must download the application from your phone provider’s App store. \nSunrise ZOOM RoomTWOClick on the link below and and enter\nMeeting ID: 465 653 4071 \nSunrise ZOOM Room
URL:https://fmsunriserotary.com/event/featured-speaker-leah-mason/
LOCATION:Doubletree at Bell Tower Shops\, 13051 Bell Tower Drive\, Fort Myers\, 33907\, United States
CATEGORIES:Wednesday Meeting
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ORGANIZER;CN="Fort Myers Sunrise Rotary":MAILTO:rglsurf@comcast.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261007T073000
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SUMMARY:Featured Speaker: Sandra Hemstead
DESCRIPTION:Featured Speaker for October 7th Meeting:Sandra Hemstead\nIncoming District Youth Exchange Chair\nJoin us this Wednesday as we welcome Sandra Hemstead\, the incoming District Youth Exchange Chair. Sandra will speak about Rotary’s Youth Exchange program\, including how it provides young people with the opportunity to experience new cultures\, build lasting connections\, and grow through international exchange. We hope to see you there! \nWEEKLY SUNRISE MEETING\nJoin us on Wednesday at the DoubleTree by Hilton at Bell Tower Shops\n13051 Bell Tower Drive\, FL\, 33907\nLET US KNOW YOU ARE ATTENDING\nCan’t Make it?\nJoin our Zoom Meeting – 2 Ways to Join\nONEClick on the link to our ZOOM ROOM below. With this method you can join via a desktop computer\, laptop computer\, tablet or phone. If you use a desktop or laptop you can use your regular browser or download the Zoom App for your computer. If you plan to join via a tablet or phone\, you must download the application from your phone provider’s App store. \nSunrise ZOOM RoomTWOClick on the link below and and enter\nMeeting ID: 465 653 4071 \nSunrise ZOOM Room
URL:https://fmsunriserotary.com/event/featured-speaker-sandra-hemstead/
LOCATION:Doubletree at Bell Tower Shops\, 13051 Bell Tower Drive\, Fort Myers\, 33907\, United States
CATEGORIES:Wednesday Meeting
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ORGANIZER;CN="Fort Myers Sunrise Rotary":MAILTO:rglsurf@comcast.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261014T073000
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SUMMARY:Featured Speaker: Mike Damiani
DESCRIPTION:Featured Speaker for October 14th Meeting:Mike Damiani\nRadco Industries CEO / Canterbury Football Coach\nOver past 35 years Michael Damiani has served in a variety of roles at Radco Industries\, from plant operations to field sales and international sales management\, before assuming the reigns as Chief Executive Officer in 2003. He takes pride in maintaining a clear focus on the company’s business goals while developing a world-class Management Team. Michael loves the challenges of guiding Radco Industries through the myriad of complexities in today’s business and manufacturing environment and is proud of Radco’s achievements that include awards from the U.S. Defense Department and Industry. \nMichael earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Biochemistry from Tufts University (Medford\, MA) with an emphasis in organic chemistry and experimental design.  Michael has enjoyed the opportunities to apply cutting-edge business theories and a science-based approach to the operations of a mid-size lubricant manufacturing company. Radco Industries’ rise as a global leader in the lubricant and heat transfer fluid marketplace speaks to his skills and accomplishments. \nMichael is actively involved in Industry and Community organizations. He is currently serving on the Executive Committees of both the Independent Lubricant Manufacturing Association (ILMA)\, where he served as President from 2021-2022\, and the Independent Lubricant Manufacturing Association’s (ILMA) Foundation Board.  He is also active in the Society of Tribologists and Lubrication Engineers (STLE)\, and the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE). Michael also serves as the Chair of the Canterbury School (Fort Myers) Board of Trustees. \nMichael also enjoys applying his athletic experience having served as a head football coach at multiple levels in both Illinois and Florida.  Beyond family activities\, he is an avid golfer\, musician and outdoorsman who especially enjoys upland game hunting and sporting clay shooting. \nMichael and his two college-aged children reside in Southwest Florida. \nWEEKLY SUNRISE MEETING\nJoin us on Wednesday at the DoubleTree by Hilton at Bell Tower Shops\n13051 Bell Tower Drive\, FL\, 33907\nLET US KNOW YOU ARE ATTENDING\nCan’t Make it?\nJoin our Zoom Meeting – 2 Ways to Join\nONEClick on the link to our ZOOM ROOM below. With this method you can join via a desktop computer\, laptop computer\, tablet or phone. If you use a desktop or laptop you can use your regular browser or download the Zoom App for your computer. If you plan to join via a tablet or phone\, you must download the application from your phone provider’s App store. \nSunrise ZOOM RoomTWOClick on the link below and and enter\nMeeting ID: 465 653 4071 \nSunrise ZOOM Room
URL:https://fmsunriserotary.com/event/featured-speaker-mike-damiani/
LOCATION:Doubletree at Bell Tower Shops\, 13051 Bell Tower Drive\, Fort Myers\, 33907\, United States
CATEGORIES:Wednesday Meeting
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ORGANIZER;CN="Fort Myers Sunrise Rotary":MAILTO:rglsurf@comcast.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261021T073000
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SUMMARY:Featured Speaker: Angela Katz
DESCRIPTION:Featured Speaker for October 21st Meeting:Angela Katz\nExecutive Director – LARC Inc.\nAngela has been part of the LARC family since 2016 and has led the organization as Executive Director since 2021\, driving growth\, innovation\, and impact across our community. With a strong background in fundraising and development\, she is deeply passionate about creating opportunities for individuals with disabilities to live\, work\, and thrive. \nDuring her time at LARC\, she has launched impactful programs like Learn\, Achieve\, Become (LAB)\, built strong community partnerships\, and most recently led the opening of a state-of-the-art Culinary Training Kitchen. She also successfully negotiated the acquisition of LARC’s campus—securing its future after decades of leasing—and obtained a $5.7 million grant to support a major expansion. \nAngela holds a certification in fundraising management from Indiana University and has spent her career building meaningful connections that fuel mission-driven work. \nShe is married to her husband\, Lenny\, and is a proud mom of three and grandmother to three. When she’s not at LARC\, you can often find her enjoying the outdoors and camping with her family. \nWEEKLY SUNRISE MEETING\nJoin us on Wednesday at the DoubleTree by Hilton at Bell Tower Shops\n13051 Bell Tower Drive\, FL\, 33907\nLET US KNOW YOU ARE ATTENDING\nCan’t Make it?\nJoin our Zoom Meeting – 2 Ways to Join\nONEClick on the link to our ZOOM ROOM below. With this method you can join via a desktop computer\, laptop computer\, tablet or phone. If you use a desktop or laptop you can use your regular browser or download the Zoom App for your computer. If you plan to join via a tablet or phone\, you must download the application from your phone provider’s App store. \nSunrise ZOOM RoomTWOClick on the link below and and enter\nMeeting ID: 465 653 4071 \nSunrise ZOOM Room
URL:https://fmsunriserotary.com/event/featured-rotary-speaker-angela-katz/
LOCATION:Doubletree at Bell Tower Shops\, 13051 Bell Tower Drive\, Fort Myers\, 33907\, United States
CATEGORIES:Wednesday Meeting
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ORGANIZER;CN="Fort Myers Sunrise Rotary":MAILTO:rglsurf@comcast.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261028T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261028T083000
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SUMMARY:Featured Speakers: Namphet & Anderson
DESCRIPTION:Featured Speakers for October 28th Meeting:Namphet\nRotary Exchange Student\nJoin us this Wednesday as we welcome Sasirin Jinnam-Olan (who goes by the nickname Namphet)\, a 16-year-old Rotary Youth Exchange Student from Udonthani\, Thailand. Namphet recently completed the 10th grade and is the oldest of three siblings. She enjoys ballet\, which she has been practicing for the past five years\, and this is her first trip outside of Asia. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNamphet recently attended RYLA (Rotary Youth Leadership Awards)\, where she enjoyed participating in activities and making new friends. She will reflect on her exchange journey\, share her experiences in the United States\, and offer her unique perspective on the impact of the Rotary Youth Exchange program. We hope you’ll join us for this special presentation! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAnderson Gordon\nStudent at Dunbar High School\nAnderson Gordon is a Fort Myers native currently attending Dunbar High School. He is a basketball player and plays for the Dunbar Tigers JV and Varsity team. He recently took up photography\, and enjoys shooting football and track. He enjoys staying as busy as possible doing things that benefit his school\, community and youth\, and is well regarded among his peers. \nWEEKLY SUNRISE MEETING\nJoin us on Wednesday at the DoubleTree by Hilton at Bell Tower Shops\n13051 Bell Tower Drive\, FL\, 33907\nLET US KNOW YOU ARE ATTENDING\nCan’t Make it?\nJoin our Zoom Meeting – 2 Ways to Join\nONEClick on the link to our ZOOM ROOM below. With this method you can join via a desktop computer\, laptop computer\, tablet or phone. If you use a desktop or laptop you can use your regular browser or download the Zoom App for your computer. If you plan to join via a tablet or phone\, you must download the application from your phone provider’s App store. \nSunrise ZOOM RoomTWOClick on the link below and and enter\nMeeting ID: 465 653 4071 \nSunrise ZOOM Room
URL:https://fmsunriserotary.com/event/featured-speaker-namphet/
LOCATION:Doubletree at Bell Tower Shops\, 13051 Bell Tower Drive\, Fort Myers\, 33907\, United States
CATEGORIES:Wednesday Meeting
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ORGANIZER;CN="Fort Myers Sunrise Rotary":MAILTO:rglsurf@comcast.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261104T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261104T083000
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SUMMARY:Featured Speaker: Christine LoConte
DESCRIPTION:Featured Speaker for November 4th Meeting:Christine LoConte\nThe Dubin Center\nChristine LoConte is CEO of The Dubin Center and a nonprofit leader with more than 30 years of experience supporting individuals and families\, including extensive experience in dementia care\, nonprofit leadership\, and community engagement. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Sociology and a master’s degree in Social Impact. \nA member of the Rotary Club of Fort Myers South\, Christine serves as her club’s Champion for the Alzheimer’s and Dementia Rotary Action Group (ADRAG) and is working alongside Eldon to prepare for the role of CART District Chair. Through her professional and Rotary involvement\, Christine is passionate about increasing dementia awareness\, strengthening caregiver support\, and connecting communities with education and resources. \nJoin us this Wednesday to learn about Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias\, including common warning signs and practical ways to support individuals living with dementia and those who care for them. Christine will also share resources available through The Dubin Center and simple ways Rotarians can become more dementia-aware and supportive. \nWEEKLY SUNRISE MEETING\nJoin us on Wednesday at the DoubleTree by Hilton at Bell Tower Shops\n13051 Bell Tower Drive\, FL\, 33907\nLET US KNOW YOU ARE ATTENDING\nCan’t Make it?\nJoin our Zoom Meeting – 2 Ways to Join\nONEClick on the link to our ZOOM ROOM below. With this method you can join via a desktop computer\, laptop computer\, tablet or phone. If you use a desktop or laptop you can use your regular browser or download the Zoom App for your computer. If you plan to join via a tablet or phone\, you must download the application from your phone provider’s App store. \nSunrise ZOOM RoomTWOClick on the link below and and enter\nMeeting ID: 465 653 4071 \nSunrise ZOOM Room
URL:https://fmsunriserotary.com/event/featured-speaker-christine-loconte/
LOCATION:Doubletree at Bell Tower Shops\, 13051 Bell Tower Drive\, Fort Myers\, 33907\, United States
CATEGORIES:Wednesday Meeting
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ORGANIZER;CN="Fort Myers Sunrise Rotary":MAILTO:rglsurf@comcast.net
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