Drive for Education - ProAM Golf Classic
2022-05-13 11:00 - 16:30 (America/New_York) | The Forest Country Club, 6100 Partridge Club Rd SW,, Fort Myers, FL, 33908, United States
Drive for EducationThe OneDigital Sunrise Rotary Pro-Am is the Sunrise Rotary Club of Fort Myers Signature Fundraising Event.
Helping children in....0000Days00Hrs00Min00Sec THE VENUETHE FOREST COUNTRY CLUB
6100 Club Boulevard SW
Fort Myers, FL 33908
11:00 – Registration. Box Lunch Provided.
1:00 – Shotgun Start.
For the seventh year, The OneDigital Sunrise Rotary Pro-Am will be played at The Forest, one of the leading private courses in the area. Established in 1979, The Forest features tree-lined fairways, expansive greens, and miles of lakes and streams.
Support our Annual Drive for Education Golf Tournament.
Friday, May 13, 2022.
REGISTER A TEAMBECOME A SPONSOR THE FORMATEach group consists of four amateurs and one professional.
AMATEURS
If you’re playing in one tournament this year, it has to be the OneDigital Sunrise Rotary Pro-Am.
Amateurs play a traditional scramble. Each team can purchase up to 16 mulligans and 1 yard stick. Manage those mulligans, and make strategic use of 36 inches of gimmies, and see if you can beat the tournament record.​
Bring a ringer – you need to post a 47 to hold the title.
A basic registration for four amateurs and one professional is $800.
PROFESSIONALS
Professionals are playing head-to-head as they try to shake off the rust in one of the early tournaments of the season.
The 2022 tournament will feature tough competition as we continue to draw some of the best local pros as well as regional pros from the PGA and LPGA.
A $3,000 purse, split among the top ten finishers creates some serious competition, but pros are always willing to share a few tips.
Pro registration is included in the amateur sponsorship. Pros should contact us now to reserve their spot in the tournament.
Register Today!
REGISTER A TEAMPro Sign-up THE DIFFERENCEWe hear it every year. This is the best tournament.
Here are just a few of the ways we give you a great golf tournament experience:
11:00 am Registration.
Box lunch provided at registration.1:00 pm – Shotgun Start.
Five on-course food and beverage stations featuring healthy snacks, craft and light beer, water, and sport drinks. Restock every three or four holes.

Play with a pro – when is the last time you did that?
Great raffle and silent auction prizes
Friday play – weekends are for families
A BBQ bash, ready to eat as you come off the course.We finish fast. Raffles are pre-drawn, announcements are limited. Eat, hang out with your friends, and head home without the two-hour wrap-up. 2022 PARTNERSThank you for supporting the tournament.
Become a 2022 Drive for Education Partner
SPONSOR TODAY!

Featured Speaker: Matthew Johnson Executive Director - The Imaginarium Group | Wed. June 22 at 7:30am
2022-06-22 07:30 - 08:30 | IMAG History & Science Center, 2000 Cranford Ave, Fort Myers, FL, 33916
WEEKLY SUNRISE MEETING
Featured Speaker: Matthew Johnson Executive Director – The Imaginarium Group | Wed. June 22 at 7:30am
Matthew Johnson
Executive Director – The Imaginarium Group
PLEASE NOTE THE LOCATION:
IMAG HISTORY & SCIENCE CENTER
2000 Cranford Ave, Fort Myers, FL 33916 Executive Director Matthew Johnson will be sharing information about IMAG History & Science Center- Experience IMAG. IMAG History & Science Center is a hands-on science and aquarium museum in Fort Myers, Florida.
​The exhibit includes dinosaurs and fossils, Calusa culture, live native and non-native small animals, aquariums and touch tanks, and interactive displays about science and scientific topics, including weather and nanotechnology.
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Changing of the Guard - 2022-2023
2022-06-25 18:00 - 21:30 | Florida SouthWestern State College, 8099 College Pkwy, Fort Myers, FL, 33919
Please Join Rotary Club of Fort Myers – Sunrise.
2022-2023 Changing of the Guard.
Saturday, 6/25 from 6 PM to 9:30 PM
Florida SouthWestern State CollegeBuilding U, Room U-102
8099 College Pkwy, Fort Myers, FL 33919
Sunrise Rotary member: $35, Guests: $35
REGISTERAfter registration, credit card payments can be accepted by clicking on the link below.
If you prefer to pay by check, please find Richard Hall at a regular meeting, at the event, or by mailing a check to Richard at 6127 Deer Run, Fort Myers, FL 33908.
PaymentRobert LeSage
2021-2022 President
Earl Quenzel
2022-2023 President
AGENDA
6:00 to 6:45 PM – Cocktails & Fellowship6:45 PM – Call to Assembly7:00 PM - Call to Order

Welcome & Introductions – President, Robert LeSage
Pledge of Allegiance – Past President, District 6960 Grants Chair, and Gift of Life of Florida President, Richard Hall
Invocation – Past District Governor, Gary Gofarth

7:15 to 8:00 PM – Dinner

8:00 to 8:20 PM – President’s Remarks and Recognition – President, Robert LeSage8:20 to 8:30 PM – 2022-2023 Officers & Directors Installation – Past District Governor, Pete Doragh
2022 – 2023 Incoming Officers & Directors
President: Earl Quenzel
Past-President: Robert LeSage
President-Elect: Liz Christie
Nominee/Secretary: Gary Goforth
Treasurer: Richard Hall
Sergeant at Arms: Bonnie Bolton
2022 – 2023 Board Members
Returning
David Gallentine
Brendan Sloan
Incoming
Max Costanaza
Peggy Mouarcade
8:30 – 8:35 PM – Passing of the Gavel – President Robert LeSage8:35 – 8:45 PM – Rotary Moment - Past District Governor, Cyndi Doragh8:45 to 9:15 PM – President's Address – President Earl Quenzel9:15 - Rotary Four Way Test – Past President and Assistant Area Governor, John McGowan
The Four Way Test of the things we think, say, or do.

Is It the Truth?
Is It Fair to All Concerned?
Will It Build Goodwill and Better Friendships?
Will It Be Beneficial to All Concerned?

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Featured Speaker: Earl Quenzel – Club Assembly | Wed. July 6th at 7:30am
2022-07-06 07:30 - 08:30 | Doubletree at Bell Tower Shops, 13051 Bell Tower Drive, Fort Myers, 33907, United States
Earl Quenzel
Club Assembly
Featured Speaker for July 6th Meeting:Building on 2022-2023 Rotary International President Jennifer Jones’ presidential theme Imagine Rotary, which challenges members to imagine the possibilities of a change they can make to transform the world, I will work to:
1. Understand the positive change each Fort Myers Sunrise Rotary Club member imagines they can make to transform our community for the better, and
2. Work with each Fort Myers Sunrise Rotary Club member to harness the connections and the power of Rotary to turn those dreams into reality.
Building on the accomplishments of Fort Myers Sunrise Rotary Club’s past presidents, I will work to:
1. Ensure that all who attend a Fort Myers Sunrise Rotary Club weekly meeting, club function, or club fundraiser feels welcome,
2. Ensure that all who attend a Fort Myers Sunrise Rotary Club weekly meeting, club function, or club fundraiser feels the time they invest in attending or participating is well worth it,
3. Listen, seek input, and gather new ideas from all Fort Myers Sunrise Rotary Club members so that each member feels a direct connection to the good works we do in the community this year,
4. Engage each Fort Myers Sunrise Rotary Club member in club projects and activities according to their interests, skills, talent, and availability so that each member feels they made a significant personal contribution to improving our community.
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Featured Speaker: Lt. Angelo Vaughn – Club Assembly | Wed. July 13th at 7:30am
2022-07-13 07:30 - 08:30 | Doubletree at Bell Tower Shops, 13051 Bell Tower Drive, Fort Myers, 33907, United States
Lt. Angelo Vaughn
The Lee County’s Sheriffs Department
Featured Speaker for July 13th Meeting:Lt. Angelo Vaughn is a distinguished Lee County Sheriff Deputy who grew up in Northeast Ohio and moved to Lee County in 1987. Lt. Vaughn served for 4 years in the United States Marine Corps before joining the Lee County Sheriff’s department in 1994. Throughout his extensive career, Lt. Vaughn has not only protected and served the community with his work as a deputy sheriff but he also participates in various community outreach programs. Lt. Vaughn has been closely involved in coaching youth football, high school swimming, and wrestling programs. Along with his time spent coaching, Lt. Vaughn has immersed himself in the community by becoming a Rotary Club member, NAMI board member, and is on the board of directors for the ACT.
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Featured Speaker: Norm Lutz– A Travelogue Through the Pictures on Norm's iPad (Be Afraid. Be Very Afraid.) | Wed. July 20th at 7:30am
2022-07-20 07:30 - 08:30 | Doubletree at Bell Tower Shops, 13051 Bell Tower Drive, Fort Myers, 33907, United States
Norm Lutz
A Travelogue Through the Pictures on Norm’s iPad (Be Afraid. Be Very Afraid.)
Featured Speaker for July 20th Meeting:Norman Lutz grew up in Strasburg, Pennsylvania, where he graduated from Pequea Valley High School. After a 20-year career as a paramedic and 10 years in the insurance industry, Norm and Michele moved to Fort Myers, FL. Currently, Norm is the CEO of Iron Ridge Insurance Services. Iron Ridge Insurance is a boutique independent insurance agency with a focus on insurance solutions for architects & engineers, physician practices, residential associations, and religious organizations.
While not operating the company, Norm spends much of his time volunteering with the Rotary Club of Fort Myers – Sunrise and the Strasburg Cemetery Association. Norm’s hobbies include woodworking, genealogy, and the occasional round of golf.
Norman believes he is not a member of a tribe and often quotes, “It is better to be wisely self-daring than unwisely group devoted.” Norman believes much of his success comes from the “self-daring” attitude he lives by daily.
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Featured Speaker: Brendan Sloan – Roads & Roads: A Day in the Life of a Civil Engineer | Wed. July 27th at 7:30am
2022-07-27 07:30 - 08:30 | Doubletree at Bell Tower Shops, 13051 Bell Tower Drive, Fort Myers, 33907, United States
Brendan Sloan
Roads & Roads: A Day in the Life of a Civil Engineer
Featured Speaker for July 27th Meeting:A Southwest Florida native, Brendan Sloan attended Bishop Verot High School before graduating from Florida State University with a bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering. He has been a licensed professional engineer in the state of Florida for more than a decade, helping to complete the Reitz Student Union redesign in Gainesville, residential communities at Ave Maria, University Village near FGCU, and Hope Healthcare’s Lehigh Acres campus.
Mr. Sloan is now one of the owners of Avalon Engineering, a Cape Coral-based firm that has served the tri-county area for more than 40 years. As the Vice President and Director of Engineering, he manages a growing team of professionals that specialize in the planning, design, and permitting of residential, commercial, and industrial projects of all sizes.
Mr. Sloan is an active member of the Sunrise Rotary Club, serving on the organization’s Board of Directors. He volunteers as a mentor for civil engineering students at FGCU, assisting with their senior design projects. He has also been involved with the Florida Engineering Society and the American Society of Civil Engineers and was a league champion in YMCA’s adult volleyball.
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Featured Speaker: Kelly Thawley – College/Career Specialist, Lee County School District | Wed. August 17th at 7:30am
2022-08-17 07:30 - 08:30 | Doubletree at Bell Tower Shops, 13051 Bell Tower Drive, Fort Myers, 33907, United States
Featured Speaker for August 17th Meeting:Kelly Thawley
College/Career Specialist,
Lee County School District
Kelly Thawley, College and Career Specialist for The School District of Lee County, oversees work-based learning, career exploration, and business partnerships from kindergarten through 12th grade within the Career and Technical Education Department. She is dedicated to helping students discover their passions and connecting those students to the local workforce in Southwest Florida, encouraging them on the pathway to a successful career. Kelly is also deeply committed to inspiring young women to follow their dreams and fulfill their true potential by serving on the Planning Committee for the LEAD Like a Girl program, on the Board of Directors for Our Mother’s Home, and as the Chair of the Greater Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce’s Women in Business Committee. She graduated summa cum laude from Muskingum University, Ohio, with a Bachelor’s degree in Education and a minor in Psychology. Kelly is a proud FutureMaker and was a member of SWFL Inc.’s Leadership Class of 2020. She thrives in situations where she can use her passions to fuel her work and believes collaboration can bring real change to our community. She enjoys spending time with her son, Brantley, traveling, and reading in her free time.
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Featured Speaker: Vickie Gelardi Tasty Meals That Heal.
2022-08-24 07:30 - 08:30 | Doubletree at Bell Tower Shops, 13051 Bell Tower Drive, Fort Myers, 33907, United States
Featured Speaker for August 24th Meeting:Vickie Gelardi
Author & Medicinal Food Consultant
Vickie Gelardi has been helping people reverse disease and live healthier lives since the late 1970s. Initially, she worked with children on the autism spectrum. Vickie broadened her consulting work to adults with various diseases.
In 1976, Vickie founded the Feingold Association of New York. At that time, food labeling was not clear. Vickie testified before congress concerning proper labeling as most children with learning and behavior issues cannot tolerate artificial coloring and flavoring in foods. Our labeling today is significantly more transparent as a result of her efforts.
Her rich background in food and psychology contributes to her work in holistic healing. As a Medicinal Food Consultant at Lotus Blossom Clinic in Fort Myers, Vickie works with clients dealing with various health issues such as cancer, heart disease, diabetes, auto immune diseases, etc.
Vickie is one of the founders of DeLaSalle Academy, a school for children with learning differences.
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Featured Speaker: W. Brent Cox, Jr CFE Former FBI Agent and Private Investigator
2022-08-31 07:30 - 08:30 | Doubletree at Bell Tower Shops, 13051 Bell Tower Drive, Fort Myers, 33907, United States
Featured Speaker for August 31st Meeting:W. Brent Cox, Jr CFE
Former FBI Agent and Private Investigator
SA Cox entered duty with the FBI on 8/2/1998. After graduation, he reported to the San Antonio Division, McAllen RA, where he worked on drugs and public corruption matters until 9/11/2001. He transferred to the National Security Branch and was a full-time bureau pilot with the Special Operations Group.
In 2004, SA Cox transferred to the Tampa Division, Fort Myers, RA, where he started the Joint Terrorism Task Force (JTTF). In 2009, SA Cox was assigned to the Intelligence Division, and in 2010, he was transferred to the Cyber Division, where he expanded the Innocent Images Task Force and battled child pornography.
In 2014, he was transferred to white-collar crimes working public corruption, healthcare fraud, and financial crimes. SA Cox completed a tour of duty in Iraq on behalf of the FBI in 2005.
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Featured Speaker: Kerri Goldsmith - Area 3 Assistant Governor
2022-09-07 07:30 - 08:30 | Doubletree at Bell Tower Shops, 13051 Bell Tower Drive, Fort Myers, 33907, United States
Featured Speaker for September 7th Meeting:Kerri Goldsmith
Area 3 Assistant Governor
Kerri Goldsmith is a senior financial advisor in the HBKS® Wealth Advisors office in Fort Myers, Florida and has been with the firm since 2009. She specializes in helping her clients fulfill their dreams through personalized financial planning, investing, and risk management services. Her assistance helps her clients plan for their own future, their children’s or grandchildren’s education, or passing their wealth onto future generations or charitable causes.
Kerri also works with businesses to provide qualified retirement plans and financial education for their employees. She takes great pride in providing individualized, hands-on client solutions with strategic vision and problem-solving creativity that offer unique perspectives on financial planning.
With a strong belief in professional development and community involvement, Kerri is active in numerous organizations. She is a member of the Financial Planning Association of Southwest Florida and the Estate Planning Council of Lee County. She is a past president of the Rotary Club of Fort Myers South, where she continues to serve in leadership roles. She volunteers with United Way Allocations Team, is a graduate of Leadership Lee County, and is active in the Greater Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce.
Kerri earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing from the University of South Florida, as well as an Associate of Science degree in Business Administration from Lake Region State College. She is a certified financial planner™ professional and holds the Chartered Retirement Plans Specialist℠ and Accredited Investment Fiduciary designations.
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Featured Speaker: Drew Ogden - Lion's Club President
2022-09-14 07:30 - 08:30 | Doubletree at Bell Tower Shops, 13051 Bell Tower Drive, Fort Myers, 33907, United States
Featured Speaker for September 14th Meeting:Drew Ogden
President of Fort Myer’s Lions Club
Drew Ogden grew up in Charlotte, North Carolina, and has been the CEO and founder of Gurrilla Marketing for Small Business since 2014, a marketing agency that focuses on providing services to local businesses in the Southwest Florida area. Prior to working with Gurrilla Marketing for Small Business, Mr. Ogden worked as a Marketing Manager for Verizon Wireless. Also, he was an Area Sales Manager for General Hotel and Restaurant Supply. Ogden has dedicated his professional life to marketing and sales for small businesses, wireless companies, and the hospitality industry.
Before his professional career, Ogden served as a Sergeant in the United States Air Force from 1971-1975. After his service, Ogden received his Bachelors of Science in Accounting from the University of Texas, Austin. Later he received his CHA for Hotel and Motel Administration and Management.
Drew Ogden is always looking to improve himself; for example, he is currently learning Spanish at the University of Phoenix. When he isn’t focused on his education or career, Ogden enjoys the day fishing, golfing, or with his wife and three daughters.
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Featured Speaker: Elmer Tabor - Cape Coral Rotary Club
2022-09-21 07:30 - 08:30 | Doubletree at Bell Tower Shops, 13051 Bell Tower Drive, Fort Myers, 33907, United States
Featured Speaker for September 21st Meeting:Elmer Tabor
Cape Coral Rotary Club
Elmer Tabor grew up in West Virginia before his family moved to Cape Coral, Florida, about 62 years ago. While living in Cape Coral, Tabor has witnessed much of the growth of Southwest Florida. Tabor watched his town grow from a place that did not have stores, restaurants, or parks to a thriving community in Southwest Florida.
Tabor says that witnessing the growth of Cape Coral “gave me the advantage to learn all I could about growth-related issues, be it infrastructure, building codes, zoning, utilities, public reverse osmosis systems, construction types, parks systems, and much more.” With his expanded knowledge of growth issues, Tabor became an owner and broker for Wonderland Realty Inc. Aside from his work in real estate, Elmer Tabor has owned and operated many local Cape Coral businesses ranging from grocery stores and banks.
Outside of owning his businesses, Tabor spends much of his time working to improve the community he loves. Tabor states that his passions are “boating and leaving Cape Coral a better place.” One of the ways Tabor works to benefit his community is with his extensive work with the Cape Coral Rotary Club. With his countless hours provided to the Rotary Club, Cape Coral’s “Community Foundation,” the foundation created the “Elmer Tabor Award” to recognize great philanthropists and humanitarians within Cape Coral.
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Featured Speaker: Neil Snyder - Rotary International District 6960
2022-10-05 07:30 - 08:30 | Doubletree at Bell Tower Shops, 13051 Bell Tower Drive, Fort Myers, 33907, United States
Featured Speaker for October 5th Meeting:Neil Snyder
Rotary International District 6960
Mr. Snyder received his Law Degree and Master’s Degree from the University of Baltimore. Mr. Snyder was a prosecutor in Collier County from 2003 through 2006. Since he left the State Attorney’s Office, Mr. Snyder has been in private sector, devoting his practice to civil litigation and criminal defense. Mr. Snyder is a member of the Florida Bar and the DC Bar and practices in the Federal Courts, Middle District of Florida, and Southern District of Florida.
Outside of his success as an attorney, Snyder spends much of his time working to help his community. Snyder is currently the District Governor of Rotary District 6960 and works tirelessly to help the community of Marco Island through his work with the Rotary Club and his law firm. His efforts won him the 2017 Naples Daily News Marco Island Citizen of the Year Award. Every day Neil works to provide for his family and the community.
At home, Mr. Snyder enjoys spending time with his wife Rebecca and their foster children. Rebecca and Neil love their roles as foster parents and state, “Although these children may not have your blood, they quickly find a place in your hearts. You will find that first smile pays you back ten-fold for your efforts”.
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Featured Speaker: Earl Quenzel - Rotary Club of Fort Myers - Sunrise - President
2022-11-02 07:30 - 08:30 | Doubletree at Bell Tower Shops, 13051 Bell Tower Drive, Fort Myers, 33907, United States
Featured Speaker for November 2nd Meeting:Earl Quenzel
Rotary Club of Fort Myers – Sunrise President
Earl currently serves as president of the Rotary Club of Fort Myers – Sunrise, president of the McGregor Woods Homeowners Association, and is on the board for Players Circle Theatre. 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: Robert Cacioppo - Players Circle Theater
2022-11-09 07:30 - 08:30 | Doubletree at Bell Tower Shops, 13051 Bell Tower Drive, Fort Myers, 33907, United States
Featured Speaker for November 9th Meeting:Robert Cacioppo
Players Circle Theater
Robert was born and raised in New York City and began his professional career in 1978 with The Passion of Alice at New York City’s famous Greenwich Mews Theatre. He directed extensively in New York City before coming to Florida 30 years ago and, since that time, has become a leader in Southwest Florida’s theater movement. He became Artistic Director of the Pirate Playhouse in 1990, turning that company, at the time, into the area’s only resident Actors’ Equity Association Company and directing over 60 productions.
Robert Cacioppo, Florida Rep’s Founder, was honored by the Florida Professional Theaters Association with the Richard G. Fallon Award for Excellence in Professional Theatre for his tenacity, vision, passion, and leadership in creating professional theater in the state of Florida.
Currently, Robert stays busy as the artistic director of Players Circle Theater. Players Circle Theater is one of the premier theaters in Southwest Florida and “has a three-fold mission: to create a home for a variety of theater employing an ensemble of professionals; to become an outlet for community involvement in the arts; and to enrich, educate and entertain our community with classes and performances.” Players Circle Theater follows this mission by continuously putting on award-winning performances and staying engaged in the community. This season check out amazing shows like “Murder at the Howard Johnson’s”, “Admissions”, and more.
When he is not working at the theater, Robert’s favorite direction is home, where he happily lives in Fort Myers with his wife, actress/producer (and co-founder of Florida Rep and Players Circle Theater), Carrie Lund.
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Featured Speaker: Michael Perino - One Digital
2022-11-16 07:30 - 08:30 | Doubletree at Bell Tower Shops, 13051 Bell Tower Drive, Fort Myers, 33907, United States
Featured Speaker for November 16th Meeting:Michael Perino
One Digital – Managing Consultant
Michael Perino grew up in Laurel, New Jersey, and graduated from Lenape High School in 2006. After high school, Mr. Perino went to Drexel University to get his Bachelor’s in Hospitality Management and Business Administration, where he graduated in 2011. During his education at Drexler, Michael worked as a Benefits Enrollment Counselor to help people understand and enroll in their company’s benefit plans for Univers Workplace Benefits. Michael would continue this work with employee benefits shortly after college by working with Roller Consulting Co. in Pennsylvania. After about a year, Michael took a new job with M.F. Irvine AssuredPartners Company as a Senior Account Manager/Executive. Then in 2019, Mr. Perino moved to Bonita Springs to be a Senior Benefits Consultant and a Managing Consultant for One Digital.
Michael often stays busy at work to help benefit his community and provide for his family. When he is not working, Michael enjoys spending time with his wife, Kayli, and their two children.
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This Week's Meeting Cancelled Due to Thanksgiving.
2022-11-23 07:30 - 08:30 | Doubletree at Bell Tower Shops, 13051 Bell Tower Drive, Fort Myers, 33907, United States
This Week’s Meeting Cancelled Due to Thanksgiving.Regular meetings will resume on Wednesday, November 30th.
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Featured Speaker: Matthew Johnson - The Imaginarium Group
2022-11-30 07:30 - 08:30 | Doubletree at Bell Tower Shops, 13051 Bell Tower Drive, Fort Myers, 33907, United States
Featured Speaker for November 30th Meeting:Matthew Johnson
Executive Director – The Imaginarium Group
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: Max Costanzo - De LaSalle Academy
2022-12-07 07:30 - 08:30 | Doubletree at Bell Tower Shops, 13051 Bell Tower Drive, Fort Myers, 33907, United States
Featured Speaker for December 7th Meeting:Max Costanzo
De LaSalle Academy
Max Costanzo has been in the SWFL area for over 8 years. Max attended Florida Gulf Coast University for his undergraduate degree in Marketing and Communications. After graduation, Max started pursuing his dream of working in Sports and as an Events and Marketing Coordinator at Gulfstream Park Casino and Horse Racing. When Covid hit, he was presented with a new opportunity. He started interning at a small sports marketing firm called Just Win Management in 2020 while pursuing his Master’s in Sports Industry Management from Georgetown University. After recently graduating from Georgetown, Max has become an Athlete Marketing Agent on the side. Max works full-time at De LaSalle Academy as the Director of Development, where he is in charge of donors, fundraising, and marketing. Max is motivated by helping children and adults with learning disabilities and his drive to make a difference in his local community!
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Featured Speaker: Neil Snyder - Rotary International District 6960
2022-12-14 07:30 - 08:30 | Doubletree at Bell Tower Shops, 13051 Bell Tower Drive, Fort Myers, 33907, United States
Featured Speaker for December 14th Meeting:Neil Snyder
Rotary International District 6960
Mr. Snyder received his Law Degree and Master’s Degree from the University of Baltimore. Mr. Snyder was a prosecutor in Collier County from 2003 through 2006. Since he left the State Attorney’s Office, Mr. Snyder has been in the private sector, devoting his practice to civil litigation and criminal defense. Mr. Snyder is a member of the Florida Bar and the DC Bar and has trials in the Federal Courts, Middle District of Florida, and Southern District of Florida.
Outside of his success as an attorney, Snyder spends much of his time working to help his community. Snyder is currently the District Governor of Rotary District 6960 and works tirelessly to help the community of Marco Island through his work with the Rotary Club and his law firm. His efforts won him the 2017 Naples Daily News Marco Island Citizen of the Year Award. Every day Neil works to provide for his family and the community.
At home, Mr. Snyder enjoys spending time with his wife, Rebecca, and their foster children. Rebecca and Neil love their roles as foster parents and state, “Although these children may not have your blood, they quickly find a place in your hearts. You will find that the first smile pays you back tenfold for your efforts.”
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Holiday Club Assembly
2022-12-21 07:30 - 08:30 | Doubletree at Bell Tower Shops, 13051 Bell Tower Drive, Fort Myers, 33907, United States
Sorry, your browser doesn't support embedded videos.Rotary Club of Fort Myers – Sunrise will acknowledge its members and their families with a Holiday Club Assembly open to members’ spouses, significant others, children, and grandchildren.
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Featured Speaker: Greg Frith - Fireservice Customer Advocate
2022-12-28 07:30 - 08:30 | Doubletree at Bell Tower Shops, 13051 Bell Tower Drive, Fort Myers, 33907, United States
Featured Speaker for December 28th Meeting:Greg Frith
Fireservice – Customer Advocate
Greg Frith was born in Hamilton, Bermuda, where he attended school. After high school, Mr. Frith studied at Edison State Community College in Ohio. In recent years, Frith has moved to Cape Coral, Florida, and works for Fireservice Disaster Kleenup in their marketing department. Fireservice Disaster Kleenup provides people with cleanup services for smoke odors, mold growth, standing water, natural disasters like Hurricane Ian, and more.
When Greg Frith is not at work, he enjoys riding his bike and even competed in the Tour De Cape to raise support for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. Aside from his passion for biking, Mr. Frith enjoys spending time with his wife and children at their volleyball games and other events.
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Featured Speaker: David Gallentine - Financial Advisor
2023-01-04 07:30 - 08:30 | Doubletree at Bell Tower Shops, 13051 Bell Tower Drive, Fort Myers, 33907, United States
Featured Speaker for January 4th Meeting:David Gallentine
Financial Advisor
David is a Certified Financial Planner™ and holds business degrees from the University of South Florida. He began his career in 1984 as a banker and worked in the southwest Florida banking community for 15 years. In 1999, he began working in his present capacity as a financial advisor in Fort Myers. He is a member of the Rotary Club of Fort Myers–Sunrise and believes in Rotary’s mission of helping local communities worldwide. He is a proud Ohio State Buckeye – in spirit – and has lived in Fort Myers since 1973. He has personally experienced the dramatic growth of southwest Florida. He still remembers a Thomas Edison “quote” that regularly appeared on every front page of the Fort Myers News-Press: “There is only one Fort Myers…and ninety million people are going to find it..!”
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Featured Speaker: Tamara Pigott - Executive Director
2023-01-11 07:30 - 08:30 | Doubletree at Bell Tower Shops, 13051 Bell Tower Drive, Fort Myers, 33907, United States
Featured Speaker for January 11th Meeting:Tamara Pigott
Executive Director
Tamara (Tam – uh – ruh) Pigott (Pie – get) is the executive director of the Lee County Visitor & Convention Bureau in Southwest Florida. She oversees the promotion of the islands, beaches and neighborhoods of the Fort Myers area as a travel destination to targeted domestic and international visitors, including vacationers and business travelers. She is responsible for the strategic planning of the domestic and international sales and marketing efforts, along with overseeing the day-to-day operations of the organization.
A graduate of Florida State University, Tamara holds a bachelor of science degree in economics and political science and a master of science degree in political science. Her experience includes working as a research analyst and vice president of local research companies, analyzing the economic feasibility of local developments and business opportunities.
In 2015, Tamara earned the tourism industry’s highest educational achievement, the Certified Destination Management Executive designation, from Destination Marketing Association International.
Currently, Tamara Pigott is the executive director of the Lee County Visitor & Convention Bureau (VCB). As executive director of the VCB, she is responsible for an annual budget of $11.7 million. She oversees the promotion of The Beaches of Fort Myers and Sanibel as a travel destination to targeted domestic and international visitors, including vacationers and business travelers. She is responsible for the strategic planning of the domestic and international sales and marketing efforts, along with overseeing the day-to-day operations of the VCB.Tamara (Tam – uh – ruh) Pigott (Pie – get) is the executive director of the Lee County Visitor & Convention Bureau in Southwest Florida. She oversees the promotion of the islands, beaches and neighborhoods of the Fort Myers area as a travel destination to targeted domestic and international visitors, including vacationers and business travelers. She is responsible for the strategic planning of the domestic and international sales and marketing efforts, along with overseeing the day-to-day operations of the organization.
A graduate of Florida State University, Tamara holds a bachelor of science degree in economics and political science and a master of science degree in political science. Her experience includes working as a research analyst and vice president of local research companies, analyzing the economic feasibility of local developments and business opportunities.
In 2015, Tamara earned the tourism industry’s highest educational achievement, the Certified Destination Management Executive designation, from Destination Marketing Association International.
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Rotary Club Featured Presentation
2023-12-20 07:30 - 08:30 | 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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