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 [...]

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 [...]