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. WEEKLY SUNRISE MEETING Join us on Wednesday at the Crowne Plaza Fort Myers at Bell Tower Shops 13051 Bell Tower Drive, FL, 33907 Can't Make it? [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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. WEEKLY SUNRISE MEETING Join us on Wednesday at the Crowne Plaza Fort Myers at Bell Tower Shops 13051 Bell Tower Drive, FL, 33907 Can't Make it? Join our Zoom Meeting - 2 Ways to Join ONE Click on the link to our ZOOM ROOM below. With this method you can join via a [...]

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. WEEKLY SUNRISE MEETING Join us on Wednesday at the Crowne Plaza Fort Myers at Bell Tower Shops 13051 Bell Tower Drive, FL, 33907 Can't Make it? Join our Zoom Meeting - 2 Ways to Join ONE Click on the link to our ZOOM ROOM below. With this method you can join via a desktop computer, laptop computer, tablet or phone. If you use a desktop or laptop you can use your regular browser or download the Zoom App for your computer. If you plan to [...]

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. WEEKLY SUNRISE MEETING Join us on Wednesday at the Crowne Plaza Fort Myers at Bell Tower Shops 13051 Bell Tower Drive, FL, 33907 Can't Make it? Join our Zoom Meeting - 2 Ways to Join ONE Click on the link to our ZOOM ROOM below. With this method you can join via a desktop computer, laptop computer, tablet or phone. If you use a desktop or laptop you can use your regular browser or download the Zoom App for your [...]

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. WEEKLY SUNRISE MEETING Join us on Wednesday at the Crowne Plaza Fort Myers at Bell Tower Shops 13051 Bell Tower Drive, FL, [...]

No Meeting This Week Due to the New Year's holiday, there will be no Sunrise - Rotary Club of Fort Myers meeting this week. Weekly meetings will resume Wednesday, January 8th. To all friends, family, and members of the Sunrise - Rotary Club of Fort Myers: Happy New Year! WEEKLY SUNRISE MEETING No Meeting This Week

Featured Speaker for January 8th Meeting: Tiffany Ervin CART Tiffany is an award-winning keynote speaker, commercial spokesperson, sideline reporter and television personality who resides in Spartanburg, SC. She accepted the position of Executive Director for The CART Fund in May 2022, after serving on the board as VP of Public Image for 4 years. She is past president of the Four Seasons Rotary Club in Hendersonville, NC, and a Paul Harris Fellow +4.  She has served Rotary District 7670 (WNC) as District Secretary, Public Image Chair, Membership Chair, District Conference Chair (six times), and Assistant Governor, and she was District Governor in 2019-2020.  She was selected to represent her district at the RI Council on Legislation 2023-26. She has served on various Zone 33/34 committees, including Chair of the Emerging Leaders program in 2021 and as an Innovative Clubs Advocate. Tiffany was selected to lead breakout sessions at the 2015 & 2017 Rotary [...]

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. WEEKLY SUNRISE MEETING Join us on Wednesday at the Crowne Plaza Fort Myers at Bell Tower Shops 13051 Bell Tower Drive, FL, 33907 Can't Make it? Join our Zoom Meeting - 2 Ways to Join ONE Click on the link to our ZOOM ROOM below. With this method you can join via a [...]

Featured Speaker for January 22nd Meeting: Earl Quenzel Annual Business Outlook Survey Join us this week for an insightful discussion led by Earl Quenzel on the Annual Business Outlook Survey. Gain valuable perspectives on the latest trends, challenges, and opportunities shaping the business landscape 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. WEEKLY SUNRISE MEETING Join us on Wednesday at the Crowne Plaza Fort Myers at Bell Tower Shops 13051 Bell Tower Drive, FL, 33907 Can't Make it? Join our Zoom Meeting - 2 Ways to Join ONE Click [...]

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, [...]