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SUMMARY:Featured Speaker: Bryon Wilfert - Consulate General of Mongolia
DESCRIPTION:Featured Speaker for March 22nd Meeting:Bryon Wilfert\nConsulate General of Mongolia\nBryon Wilfert has Bachelor of Arts\, Bachelor of Education\, and Master of Arts degrees from the University of Toronto and a degree in public administration from St. Lawrence College in Kingston. In addition\, he is an Accredited Municipal Clerk. He taught history and political science at Havergal College in Toronto from 1977 to 1997. \nThe Honourable Bryon Wilfert has served more than ten years as the Chair and other Canada-Japan Inter-Parliamentary Group (CJIG) posts. He has contributed significantly to enhancing the relationship and promoting mutual understanding between Japan and Canada through interaction between both countries’ inter-parliamentary groups. In June 2011\, he was awarded the Order of the Rising Sun\, Gold and Silver Star\, Japan’s second-highest honor\, by Emperor Akihito to recognize these outstanding contributions officially. \nWEEKLY SUNRISE MEETING\nJoin us on Wednesday at the Crowne Plaza Fort Myers at Bell Tower Shops\n13051 Bell Tower Drive\, FL\, 33907\nLET US KNOW YOU ARE ATTENDING\n\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-bryon-wilfert-consulate-general-of-mongolia/
LOCATION:Doubletree at Bell Tower Shops\, 13051 Bell Tower Drive\, Fort Myers\, 33907\, United States
CATEGORIES:Wednesday Meeting
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SUMMARY:Featured Speaker: Lucrecia Garcia - Youth Services Chair
DESCRIPTION:Featured Speaker for March 15th Meeting:Lucrecia Garcia\nYouth Services Chair\nLucrecia Garcia was born and raised in Venezuela. She studied Political Science at the Universidad Central de Venezuela (UCV)and obtained a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science and Administration. After working for a couple of years at an Advertising and communications company in Caracas as an information department coordinator\, she decided to move to the USA. \nIn September of 1994\, she landed in Chicago to study English at Concordia University. After a few months\, she continued her English language studies at Truman College. In the summer of 1998\, she moved to Miami\, FL\, where she started and continued practical learning in accounting\, specifically bookkeeping. From 1998 through 2007\, she worked for different companies as Officer Manager and Bookkeeping Clerk. Her two children\, Christopher and Alyssa\, were born in Miami. \nIn 2007 Lucrecia had the opportunity to move to Fort Myers\, where two of her sisters were already living and raising their children. During her first four years in the SWFL area\, she continued to work in the accounting area with a couple of construction companies. In 2012 she had the opportunity to explore another area of work\, this time as a Legal Assistant at Bruno & Prado PLLC\, and was able to learn and work on Personal Injury and Worker Compensation cases\, and sometimes in Family cases. In 2016 the opportunity began to work in the insurance industry and found guidance from the experience of William Garcia\, who is not just a friend but the father of her children. She has been working as a licensed agent for Allied Marketing Group since then. \nIn 2019 she started a new line of work\, acquiring a Liberty Tax franchise in Fort Myers. The office was operative until October 2022\, when she and her business partner decided to close the operations and dedicate more time to health insurance. In the summer of 2017\, she was asked by the parent of her children’s friend if she was interested in being a host family in the Rotary Exchange Student Program. Since then\, she has had a wonderful experience hosting students from other latitudes of the world\, and she also sent her daughter as an exchange student to Japan in 2019. Her daughter was sponsored by the Rotary Club of Fort Myers – Sunrise\, and guided by John Steakley\, her club-sponsored counselor. Last year she was asked by Rotary to be the new Inbound Coordinator for our district. At this moment\, Lucrecia is the proud mom of a Marine and an International student in Sapporo\, Japan. \nWEEKLY SUNRISE MEETING\nJoin us on Wednesday at the Crowne Plaza Fort Myers 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-lucrecia-garcia-youth-services-chair/
LOCATION:Doubletree at Bell Tower Shops\, 13051 Bell Tower Drive\, Fort Myers\, 33907\, United States
CATEGORIES:Wednesday Meeting
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SUMMARY:Featured Speaker: Judie Baker-Basil - Owner
DESCRIPTION:Featured Speaker for March 8th Meeting:Judie Baker-Basil\nOwner\nJudie Baker-Basil moved to Pine Island\, Florida\, in May 2014 with her husband\, Mickey Basil. She owns Basil’s Bottle and Glassworks\, located in Flea masters Flea market. Prior to moving to Florida\, she lived in the Washington\, DC\, area where she co-owned J & F Associates (a safe company). She is a Certified Safe Technician. Other career roles included sales training and opening new branch offices as a Vice­President for WMI\, an international sales company. \nIn 2017 Judie met Shawn Gilstad\, co-founder of Charlotte County Imagination Library (in 2011)\, an affiliate of Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library. This program intrigued Judie\, as she had studied Biology and Special Education at Towson State University and has a passion for child development. Over the next few years\, Judie learned more about the Imagination Library program\, which mails a free book to preschool children every month until they turn 5 years old. \nConversations with Imagination Library program staff in Tennessee gave Judie further encouragement to consider establishing an affiliate to serve the estimated 37\,000 preschool-age children living in Lee County. She worked with an attorney to establish Lee County Imagination Library\, a non-profit organization with 501(c)3 designation and the solicitation permit from the State of Florida in July 2022. Local affiliates of the Imagination Library program have 2 roles -to register the preschool children living in the contracted area and to raise the $26 per child needed annually to pay for the 12 free books to be mailed to each child. The Dollywood Foundation covers the other program expenses at no cost to the affiliates\, such as technology\, marketing materials\, book selection\, and contracts with publishers and other companies responsible for getting the books from publication to mail. \nWEEKLY SUNRISE MEETING\nJoin us on Wednesday at the Crowne Plaza Fort Myers 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-judie-baker-basil-owner/
LOCATION:Doubletree at Bell Tower Shops\, 13051 Bell Tower Drive\, Fort Myers\, 33907\, United States
CATEGORIES:Wednesday Meeting
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SUMMARY:Featured Speaker: Doris Colgate - Co-Owner\, President & CEO
DESCRIPTION:Featured Speaker for March 1st Meeting:Doris Colgate\nCo-Owner\, President & CEO\nBefore joining the advertising department of Yachting Magazine in 1967\, Doris had never been on a sailboat. However\, after taking a Learn to Sail course at Steve Colgate’s Offshore Sailing School and then a sailboat racing course run by Steve Colgate\, Doris became hooked on sailing – and Steve Colgate – who she married in 1969. \nDoris joined Offshore Sailing School full-time as its Vice President In 1970\, became President in 1978\, and CEO/President in 2001. The Colgates grew Offshore Sailing School from a one-branch\, two-instructor\, two-boat operation into the industry leader with more than 150\,000 graduates. \nDoris launched the National Women’s Sailing Association to create more awareness of sailing among women and help women build confidence in their sailing skills\, spearheaded You Can Sail Escapes to provide all-women sailing programs\, launched the sailing-mentoring program for at-risk girls AdventureSail\, and established the not-for-profit Women’s Sailing Foundation to enhance the lives of women and girls through education and access to the sport of sailing. \nDoris served the sailing industry as chair of U.S. Sailing’s Commercial Sailing School Committee\, BOAT U.S. National Advisory Council member\, and Sail America’s Board of Directors. \nDoris received the Betty Cook Memorial Lifetime Achievement Award from Boating Magazine\, and the Leadership in Women’s Sailing Award by BOAT U.S./NWSA. The National Sailing Hall of Fame inducted Doris into its ranks in November 2022. \nAlong with her husband Steve\, Doris was honored with the Industry Award for Leadership by the SAIL magazine\, presented the Timothea Larr Trophy in recognition of their outstanding leadership and excellence in sailing education by the U.S. national governing body of sailing\, U.S. Sailing and recognized by The Beaches of Sanibel & Ft. Myers Visitors and Convention Bureau in 2010 with the Junonia Award (its highest honor) for their tremendous commitment & dedication to the Lee County Tourism Industry\, and again in 2013 with the Chrysalis Award for Offshore Sailing School’s contribution to Lee County tourism in the Sales & Marketing category. \nAuthor of SAILING: A Woman’s Guide\, Doris received the 2000 Southam Award for her informative how-to guide for women. Along with husband Steve\, Doris co-authored Fast Track to Cruising in November 2005 and Fast Track to Sailing in 2009. \nOFFSHORE High\, a biography about Doris\, her husband\, Steve and Offshore Sailing School debuted in October 2021. According to acclaimed sailing author Larry Kretschmer\, OFFSHORE High is a biography of sailing pioneers and a fascinating panoramic of the sailing industry during its formative years. \nDoris earned listings in Who’s Who of America\, Who’s Who of American Women\, Who’s Who in the Southeast\, Who’s Who in Education\, and Who’s Who of the World. \nDoris and Steve reside in Ft. Myers\, Florida\, headquarters of their Offshore Sailing School and Colgate 26 enterprises. \nWEEKLY SUNRISE MEETING\nJoin us on Wednesday at the Crowne Plaza Fort Myers 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-doris-colgate-co-owner-president-ceo/
LOCATION:Doubletree at Bell Tower Shops\, 13051 Bell Tower Drive\, Fort Myers\, 33907\, United States
CATEGORIES:Wednesday Meeting
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SUMMARY:Featured Speaker: Denise Wheeler Wright - Certified Circuit Civil Mediator
DESCRIPTION:Featured Speaker for February 22nd Meeting:Denise Wheeler Wright\nCertified Circuit Civil Mediator\nDenise began practicing law in 1994 in Tampa\, Florida. Initially\, she litigated cases on behalf of the Resolution Trust Corporation (“RTC”) to recover assets for failed savings and loans\, along with representing businesses in commercial and contract disputes. Eventually\, she focused more of her practice on representing employers in all types of employment litigation. She moved to Fort Myers in 2005 and continued representing employers and litigating commercial and business disputes. In addition to employment and commercial litigation trials\, Denise has successfully tried land use cases on behalf of a public entity. \nIn 2014 Denise was certified by the Florida Supreme Court as a Circuit Civil Mediator. Since then\, she has spent more and more time mediating civil litigation matters. She believes that most cases can be resolved through the mediation process and is willing to commit the necessary time\, effort\, and patience to reach compromises necessary to resolve disputes. \nDenise approaches mediation with the experience of a litigator\, the impartiality of a neutral\, and the determination of an active problem solver. In 2020\, Denise was formally inducted to the FL Chapter of the National Academy of Distinguished Neutrals in recognition of excellence within the ADR sector. In addition to mediation services\, Denise is available to conduct neutral party objective workplace investigations with the same goal of solving difficult problems for employers. \nWEEKLY SUNRISE MEETING\nJoin us on Wednesday at the Crowne Plaza Fort Myers 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-denise-wheeler-wright-certified-circuit-civil-mediator/
LOCATION:Doubletree at Bell Tower Shops\, 13051 Bell Tower Drive\, Fort Myers\, 33907\, United States
CATEGORIES:Wednesday Meeting
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SUMMARY:Featured Speaker: Jeff Mielke - Executive Director
DESCRIPTION:Featured Speaker for February 15th Meeting:Jeff Mielke\nExecutive Director\nJeff Mielke has been the Executive Director of the Lee County Sports Development (LCSD) department since its creation in 2003. In his time as Executive Director\, LCSD has increased sports tourism by over 500%. \nAs the sports development agency for Lee County\, the Sports Development office markets the region as a destination for state\, national\, and international sporting events and sports business. Sports Development works closely with Lee County Parks & Recreation\, the Visitor & Convention Bureau\, and our local colleges\, universities\, and sports clubs in attracting and managing over 150 events annually. \nJeff has a Master’s Degree in Sports Management from Florida State University and a Bachelor’s Degree in Hospitality Management from the University of Missouri. \nWEEKLY SUNRISE MEETING\nJoin us on Wednesday at the Crowne Plaza Fort Myers 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-jeff-mielke-executive-director/
LOCATION:Doubletree at Bell Tower Shops\, 13051 Bell Tower Drive\, Fort Myers\, 33907\, United States
CATEGORIES:Wednesday Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230201T073000
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SUMMARY:Featured Speaker: Earl Quenzel - Rotary Club of Fort Myers - Sunrise President
DESCRIPTION:Featured Speaker for February 1st Meeting:Earl Quenzel\nRotary Club of Fort Myers – Sunrise President\nEarl Quenzel will provide an overview of what to expect from this year’s Super Bowl advertisers\, share insights about what makes a television commercial effective\, and preview a few of the television commercials that will air during Super Bowl LVII at this week’s Rotary meeting. \nEarl currently serves as president of the Rotary Club of Fort Myers – Sunrise\, president of the McGregor Woods Homeowners Association\, and is on the Players Circle Theater board. In addition to his active community involvement\, Earl is a partner at Quenzel Marketing Agency with his wife\, Colleen. \nWEEKLY SUNRISE MEETING\nJoin us on Wednesday at the Crowne Plaza Fort Myers 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-earl-quenzel-rotary-club-of-fort-myers-sunrise-president-february/
LOCATION:Doubletree at Bell Tower Shops\, 13051 Bell Tower Drive\, Fort Myers\, 33907\, United States
CATEGORIES:Wednesday Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230125T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230125T083000
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SUMMARY:Featured Speaker: Dr. Andrew M. Kurtz - Music Director
DESCRIPTION:Featured Speaker for January 25th Meeting:Dr. Andrew M. Kurtz\nMusic Director\nGulf Coast Symphony founder Dr. Andrew M. Kurtz enters his twenty-eighth season as the Symphony’s Music Director\, President & CEO. His deep-rooted commitment to new work\, community\, and education\, combined with a vibrant artistic vision\, has led to creating and nurturing one of the most dynamic arts organizations in the region. \nHe was named the 2007 Performing Artist of the Year at Lee County’s Angel of the Arts Awards. Kurtz’s repertoire encompasses a wide range of music styles\, from baroque to contemporary\, and multiple genres\, including symphonic\, opera\, ballet\, musical theater\, jazz\, cantorial\, and symphonic pops. \nKurtz also served as General Director of Center City Opera Theater\, a professional opera company in Philadelphia dedicated to new work\, new audiences\, and new artists. During his sixteen-year tenure\, he led over four dozen productions\, including numerous world or regional premieres. Notable productions that received international praise and recognition include the world premiere of Lowell Liebermann’s The Picture of Dorian Gray (chamber version)\, the East Coast premiere of Daniel Catan’s Il Postino\, the world premiere of Paul Morovec’s Danse Russe\, and the world premiere of Michael Ching’s Slaying the Dragon. \nKurtz was the international tour conductor for CANTORS: A Faith In Song\, featuring three of the world’s leading cantors\, and now is the tour conductor for the NEW YORK CANTORS. In 2022\, he and the Gulf Coast Symphony recorded TRINITY: CLASSICALLY IRISH for PBS\, and he serves as the show’s tour conductor. He served as the Music Director of the Florida Jewish Philharmonic Orchestra and as Producing Artistic Director of Synergy Productions\, a professional musical theater company in Southwest Florida. \nKurtz is the past president of the board of the Lee County Alliance for the Arts. An avid arts educator\, Maestro Kurtz was Resident Music Director at the Luzerne Music Center. In 2001\, he won First Prize in the Dell’Arte di Firenze International Conducting Competition and made his European conducting debut in Florence. In 1995\, Kurtz made his international operatic debut in Tel Aviv while working as a staff conductor at the Israel Vocal Arts Institute. In 1997\, he conducted the Metropolitan Opera Guild’s educational tour production of The Best of Puccini. He was a scholarship conducting student at the prestigious Aspen Music Festival and boasts numerous other conducting credits\, including the Pennsylvania Opera Theater\, the Pennsylvania Ballet\, the Charlotte Symphony\, Gonzaga Symphony\, and the Ocean City Pops. \nKurtz completed his doctoral studies in conducting at the Peabody Conservatory and is a Phi Beta Kappa graduate of the University of Virginia\, where he received his master’s degree in music history and a bachelor of arts in music and drama. A native of Philadelphia\, Kurtz has called Southwest Florida home for 30 years\, where he currently resides with his wife\, Julie\, and their son\, Benjamin. \nWEEKLY SUNRISE MEETING\nJoin us on Wednesday at the Crowne Plaza Fort Myers 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-dr-andrew-m-kurtz-music-director/
LOCATION:Doubletree at Bell Tower Shops\, 13051 Bell Tower Drive\, Fort Myers\, 33907\, United States
CATEGORIES:Wednesday Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230118T073000
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SUMMARY:Featured Speaker: Dilman Thomas - Executive Director
DESCRIPTION:Featured Speaker for January 18th Meeting:Dilman Thomas\nExecutive Director\nDilman Thomas is the former Executive Director of the Horizon Foundation\, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization\, which works in partnership with the Horizon Council and the Lee County Economic Development Office (EDO). \nHe has been in SW Florida for over 30 years and has served as a Senior Vice President for SunTrust Bank\, Retail Banking\, Regional President for Encore Bank\, and Executive Vice President and General Manager for Oswald\, Trippe and Company\, and now McGriff Insurance. \nPrior to coming to SW Florida\, he served in a similar role with Pioneer Savings Bank\, managing 27 offices from Springhill to Marco Island. \nCommunity Service has been an integral part of his life\, serving in the following roles in SW Florida: \nCampaign and Board Chair of the United Way \nFounding Chair of the Housing Development Corporation\, building affordable housing in Lee County \nChair of Jr. Achievement of SW Florida \nChair of the Nations Association \nPast President of the Rotary Club of Fort Myers – Sunrise \nBoard Member and Treasurer of the Quality Life Center \nPast Chair of the FSW Foundation\, Lee County \nBoard Member\, The Chamber of SW Florida \nGraduate of Leadership Pinellas and Leadership Lee County \nDilman lives in Lee County with his wife\, Diane\, and has two children and four grandchildren. He is a proud graduate of the University of Florida\, along with both children. \nWEEKLY SUNRISE MEETING\nJoin us on Wednesday at the Crowne Plaza Fort Myers 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-dilman-thomas-executive-director/
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:20230111T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230111T083000
DTSTAMP:20260404T081718
CREATED:20230106T214738Z
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SUMMARY:Featured Speaker: Tamara Pigott - Executive Director
DESCRIPTION:Featured Speaker for January 11th Meeting:Tamara Pigott\nExecutive Director\nTamara (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. \nA 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. \nIn 2015\, Tamara earned the tourism industry’s highest educational achievement\, the Certified Destination Management Executive designation\, from Destination Marketing Association International. \nCurrently\, 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. \nA 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. \nIn 2015\, Tamara earned the tourism industry’s highest educational achievement\, the Certified Destination Management Executive designation\, from Destination Marketing Association International. \nWEEKLY SUNRISE MEETING\nJoin us on Wednesday at the Crowne Plaza Fort Myers 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-tamara-pigott-executive-director/
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:20230104T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230104T083000
DTSTAMP:20260404T081718
CREATED:20221227T222838Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221227T222839Z
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SUMMARY:Featured Speaker: David Gallentine - Financial Advisor
DESCRIPTION:Featured Speaker for January 4th Meeting:David Gallentine\nFinancial Advisor\nDavid 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..!” \nWEEKLY SUNRISE MEETING\nJoin us on Wednesday at the Crowne Plaza Fort Myers 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-david-gallentine-financial-advisor-2/
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:20221228T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221228T083000
DTSTAMP:20260404T081718
CREATED:20221222T210049Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221222T210050Z
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SUMMARY:Featured Speaker: Greg Frith - Fireservice Customer Advocate
DESCRIPTION:Featured Speaker for December 28th Meeting:Greg Frith\nFireservice – Customer Advocate\nGreg 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. \nWhen 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. \nWEEKLY SUNRISE MEETING\nJoin us on Wednesday at the Crowne Plaza Fort Myers 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-greg-frith-fireservice-customer-advocate/
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:20221221T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221221T083000
DTSTAMP:20260404T081718
CREATED:20221216T171215Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221216T221325Z
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SUMMARY:Holiday Club Assembly
DESCRIPTION: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. \nWEEKLY SUNRISE MEETING\nJoin us on Wednesday at the Crowne Plaza Fort Myers at Bell Tower Shops\n13051 Bell Tower Drive\, FL\, 33907\nLET US KNOW YOU ARE ATTENDING\nCan’t Make it?\nJoin our Zoom Meeting – 3 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 RoomTHREEDial in by phone: Call 929-205-6099 and enter\nMeeting ID: 465 653 4071\, when prompted. \nCALL NOW
URL:https://fmsunriserotary.com/event/holiday-club-assembly/
LOCATION:Doubletree at Bell Tower Shops\, 13051 Bell Tower Drive\, Fort Myers\, 33907\, United States
CATEGORIES:Wednesday Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221214T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221214T083000
DTSTAMP:20260404T081718
CREATED:20221209T160742Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221209T202215Z
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SUMMARY:Featured Speaker: Neil Snyder - Rotary International District 6960
DESCRIPTION:Featured Speaker for December 14th Meeting:Neil Snyder\nRotary International District 6960\nMr. 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. \nOutside 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. \nAt 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.” \nWEEKLY SUNRISE MEETING\nJoin us on Wednesday at the Crowne Plaza Fort Myers at Bell Tower Shops\n13051 Bell Tower Drive\, FL\, 33907\nLET US KNOW YOU ARE ATTENDING\nCan’t Make it?\nJoin our Zoom Meeting – 3 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 RoomTHREEDial in by phone: Call 929-205-6099 and enter\nMeeting ID: 465 653 4071\, when prompted. \nCALL NOW
URL:https://fmsunriserotary.com/event/featured-speaker-neil-snyder-rotary-international-district-6960-2/
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:20221207T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221207T083000
DTSTAMP:20260404T081718
CREATED:20221202T184117Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221202T184118Z
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SUMMARY:Featured Speaker: Max Costanzo - De LaSalle Academy
DESCRIPTION:Featured Speaker for December 7th Meeting:Max Costanzo\nDe LaSalle Academy\nMax 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! \nWEEKLY SUNRISE MEETING\nJoin us on Wednesday at the Crowne Plaza Fort Myers at Bell Tower Shops\n13051 Bell Tower Drive\, FL\, 33907\nLET US KNOW YOU ARE ATTENDING\nCan’t Make it?\nJoin our Zoom Meeting – 3 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 RoomTHREEDial in by phone: Call 929-205-6099 and enter\nMeeting ID: 465 653 4071\, when prompted. \nCALL NOW
URL:https://fmsunriserotary.com/event/featured-speaker-max-costanzo-de-laselle-academy/
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:20221130T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221130T083000
DTSTAMP:20260404T081718
CREATED:20221123T213606Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221123T213607Z
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SUMMARY:Featured Speaker: Matthew Johnson - The Imaginarium Group
DESCRIPTION:Featured Speaker for November 30th Meeting:Matthew Johnson\nExecutive Director – The Imaginarium Group\nExecutive Director Matthew Johnson will share information on a community partnership initiative with IMAG History & Science Center and Rotary Club of Fort Myers – Sunrise. \nIMAG 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. \nWEEKLY SUNRISE MEETING\nJoin us on Wednesday at the Crowne Plaza Fort Myers at Bell Tower Shops\n13051 Bell Tower Drive\, FL\, 33907\nLET US KNOW YOU ARE ATTENDING\nCan’t Make it?\nJoin our Zoom Meeting – 3 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 RoomTHREEDial in by phone: Call 929-205-6099 and enter\nMeeting ID: 465 653 4071\, when prompted. \nCALL NOW
URL:https://fmsunriserotary.com/event/featured-speaker-matthew-johnson-the-imaginarium-group/
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:20221123T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221123T083000
DTSTAMP:20260404T081718
CREATED:20221111T190205Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221122T160958Z
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SUMMARY:This Week's Meeting Cancelled Due to Thanksgiving.
DESCRIPTION:This Week’s Meeting Cancelled Due to Thanksgiving.Regular meetings will resume on Wednesday\, November 30th.\nWEEKLY SUNRISE MEETING\nJoin us on Wednesday at the Crowne Plaza Fort Myers at Bell Tower Shops\n13051 Bell Tower Drive\, FL\, 33907\nLET US KNOW YOU ARE ATTENDING\nCan’t Make it?\nJoin our Zoom Meeting – 3 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 RoomTHREEDial in by phone: Call 929-205-6099 and enter\nMeeting ID: 465 653 4071\, when prompted. \nCALL NOW
URL:https://fmsunriserotary.com/event/featured-speaker-max-costanzo-de-lesalle-academy/
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:20221116T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221116T083000
DTSTAMP:20260404T081718
CREATED:20221115T185038Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221115T185039Z
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SUMMARY:Featured Speaker: Michael Perino - One Digital
DESCRIPTION:Featured Speaker for November 16th Meeting:Michael Perino\nOne Digital – Managing Consultant\nMichael 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. \nMichael 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. \nWEEKLY SUNRISE MEETING\nJoin us on Wednesday at the Crowne Plaza Fort Myers at Bell Tower Shops\n13051 Bell Tower Drive\, FL\, 33907\nLET US KNOW YOU ARE ATTENDING\n\nCan’t Make it?\nJoin our Zoom Meeting – 3 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 RoomTHREEDial in by phone: Call 929-205-6099 and enter\nMeeting ID: 465 653 4071\, when prompted. \nCALL NOW
URL:https://fmsunriserotary.com/event/featured-speaker-michael-perino-one-digital/
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:20221109T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221109T083000
DTSTAMP:20260404T081718
CREATED:20221102T170143Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221102T203233Z
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SUMMARY:Featured Speaker: Robert Cacioppo - Players Circle Theater
DESCRIPTION:Featured Speaker for November 9th Meeting:Robert Cacioppo\nPlayers Circle Theater\nRobert 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. \nRobert 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. \nCurrently\, 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. \nWhen 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. \nWEEKLY SUNRISE MEETING\nJoin us on Wednesday at the Crowne Plaza Fort Myers at Bell Tower Shops\n13051 Bell Tower Drive\, FL\, 33907\nLET US KNOW YOU ARE ATTENDING\nCan’t Make it?\nJoin our Zoom Meeting – 3 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 RoomTHREEDial in by phone: Call 929-205-6099 and enter\nMeeting ID: 465 653 4071\, when prompted. \nCALL NOW
URL:https://fmsunriserotary.com/event/featured-speaker-robert-cacioppo-players-circle-theater/
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:20221102T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221102T083000
DTSTAMP:20260404T081718
CREATED:20221025T220642Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221118T232615Z
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SUMMARY:Featured Speaker: Earl Quenzel - Rotary Club of Fort Myers - Sunrise - President
DESCRIPTION:Featured Speaker for November 2nd Meeting:Earl Quenzel\nRotary Club of Fort Myers – Sunrise President\nEarl 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. \nWEEKLY SUNRISE MEETING\nJoin us on Wednesday at the Crowne Plaza Fort Myers at Bell Tower Shops\n13051 Bell Tower Drive\, FL\, 33907\nLET US KNOW YOU ARE ATTENDING\nCan’t Make it?\nJoin our Zoom Meeting – 3 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 RoomTHREEDial in by phone: Call 929-205-6099 and enter\nMeeting ID: 465 653 4071\, when prompted. \nCALL NOW
URL:https://fmsunriserotary.com/event/featured-speaker-earl-quenzel-rotary-club-of-fort-myers-sunrise-president/
LOCATION:Doubletree at Bell Tower Shops\, 13051 Bell Tower Drive\, Fort Myers\, 33907\, United States
CATEGORIES:Wednesday Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221005T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221005T083000
DTSTAMP:20260404T081718
CREATED:20220926T165920Z
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SUMMARY:Featured Speaker: Neil Snyder - Rotary International District 6960
DESCRIPTION:Featured Speaker for October 5th Meeting:Neil Snyder\nRotary International District 6960\nMr. 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. \nOutside 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. \nAt 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”. \nWEEKLY SUNRISE MEETING\nJoin us on Wednesday at the Crowne Plaza Fort Myers at Bell Tower Shops\n13051 Bell Tower Drive\, FL\, 33907\nLET US KNOW YOU ARE ATTENDING\nCan’t Make it?\nJoin our Zoom Meeting – 3 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 RoomTHREEDial in by phone: Call 929-205-6099 and enter\nMeeting ID: 465 653 4071\, when prompted. \nCALL NOW
URL:https://fmsunriserotary.com/event/featured-speaker-neil-snyder-rotary-international-district-6960/
LOCATION:Doubletree at Bell Tower Shops\, 13051 Bell Tower Drive\, Fort Myers\, 33907\, United States
CATEGORIES:Wednesday Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220921T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220921T083000
DTSTAMP:20260404T081718
CREATED:20220913T183616Z
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SUMMARY:Featured Speaker: Elmer Tabor - Cape Coral Rotary Club
DESCRIPTION:Featured Speaker for September 21st Meeting:Elmer Tabor\nCape Coral Rotary Club\nElmer 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. \nTabor 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. \nOutside 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. \nWEEKLY SUNRISE MEETING\nJoin us on Wednesday at the Crowne Plaza Fort Myers at Bell Tower Shops\n13051 Bell Tower Drive\, FL\, 33907\nLET US KNOW YOU ARE ATTENDING\nCan’t Make it?\nJoin our Zoom Meeting – 3 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 RoomTHREEDial in by phone: Call 929-205-6099 and enter\nMeeting ID: 465 653 4071\, when prompted. \nCALL NOW
URL:https://fmsunriserotary.com/event/featured-speaker-elmer-tabor-cape-coral-rotary-club/
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:20220914T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220914T083000
DTSTAMP:20260404T081718
CREATED:20220907T182441Z
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SUMMARY:Featured Speaker: Drew Ogden - Lion's Club President
DESCRIPTION:Featured Speaker for September 14th Meeting:Drew Ogden\nPresident of Fort Myer’s Lions Club\nDrew 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. \nBefore 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. \nDrew 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. \nWEEKLY SUNRISE MEETING\nJoin us on Wednesday at the Crowne Plaza Fort Myers at Bell Tower Shops\n13051 Bell Tower Drive\, FL\, 33907\nLET US KNOW YOU ARE ATTENDING\nCan’t Make it?\nJoin our Zoom Meeting – 3 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 RoomTHREEDial in by phone: Call 929-205-6099 and enter\nMeeting ID: 465 653 4071\, when prompted. \nCALL NOW
URL:https://fmsunriserotary.com/event/featured-speaker-drew-ogden-lions-club-president/
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:20220907T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220907T083000
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CREATED:20220831T144908Z
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SUMMARY:Featured Speaker: Kerri Goldsmith - Area 3 Assistant Governor
DESCRIPTION:Featured Speaker for September 7th Meeting:Kerri Goldsmith\nArea 3 Assistant Governor\nKerri 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. \nKerri 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. \nWith 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. \nKerri 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. \nWEEKLY SUNRISE MEETING\nJoin us on Wednesday at the Crowne Plaza Fort Myers at Bell Tower Shops\n13051 Bell Tower Drive\, FL\, 33907\nLET US KNOW YOU ARE ATTENDING\nCan’t Make it?\nJoin our Zoom Meeting – 3 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 RoomTHREEDial in by phone: Call 929-205-6099 and enter\nMeeting ID: 465 653 4071\, when prompted. \nCALL NOW
URL:https://fmsunriserotary.com/event/featured-speaker-kerri-goldsmith-area-3-assistant-governor/
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:20220831T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220831T083000
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CREATED:20220823T182718Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220826T135328Z
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SUMMARY:Featured Speaker: W. Brent Cox\, Jr CFE  Former FBI Agent and Private Investigator
DESCRIPTION:Featured Speaker for August 31st Meeting:W. Brent Cox\, Jr CFE\nFormer FBI Agent and Private Investigator\nSA 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. \nIn 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. \nIn 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. \nWEEKLY SUNRISE MEETING\nJoin us on Wednesday at the Crowne Plaza Fort Myers at Bell Tower Shops\n13051 Bell Tower Drive\, FL\, 33907\nLET US KNOW YOU ARE ATTENDING\nCan’t Make it?\nJoin our Zoom Meeting – 3 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 RoomTHREEDial in by phone: Call 929-205-6099 and enter\nMeeting ID: 465 653 4071\, when prompted. \nCALL NOW
URL:https://fmsunriserotary.com/event/featured-speaker-w-brent-cox-jr-cfe-former-fbi-agent-and-private-investigator/
LOCATION:Doubletree at Bell Tower Shops\, 13051 Bell Tower Drive\, Fort Myers\, 33907\, United States
CATEGORIES:Wednesday Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220824T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220824T083000
DTSTAMP:20260404T081718
CREATED:20220816T203811Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220822T193541Z
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SUMMARY:Featured Speaker: Vickie Gelardi  Tasty Meals That Heal.
DESCRIPTION:Featured Speaker for August 24th Meeting:Vickie Gelardi\nAuthor & Medicinal Food Consultant\nVickie 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. \nIn 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. \nHer 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. \nVickie is one of the founders of DeLaSalle Academy\, a school for children with learning differences. \nWEEKLY SUNRISE MEETING\nJoin us on Wednesday at the Crowne Plaza Fort Myers at Bell Tower Shops\n13051 Bell Tower Drive\, FL\, 33907\nLET US KNOW YOU ARE ATTENDING\nCan’t Make it?\nJoin our Zoom Meeting – 3 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 RoomTHREEDial in by phone: Call 929-205-6099 and enter\nMeeting ID: 465 653 4071\, when prompted. \nCALL NOW
URL:https://fmsunriserotary.com/event/featured-speaker-vickie-gelardi-tasty-meals-that-heal-august-24th/
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:20220817T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220817T083000
DTSTAMP:20260404T081718
CREATED:20220810T141315Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220810T141449Z
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SUMMARY:Featured Speaker: Kelly Thawley – College/Career Specialist\,  Lee County School District | Wed. August 17th at 7:30am
DESCRIPTION:Featured Speaker for August 17th Meeting:Kelly Thawley\nCollege/Career Specialist\,\nLee County School District\nKelly 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. \nWEEKLY SUNRISE MEETING\nJoin us on Wednesday at the Crowne Plaza Fort Myers at Bell Tower Shops\n13051 Bell Tower Drive\, FL\, 33907\nLET US KNOW YOU ARE ATTENDING\nCan’t Make it?\nJoin our Zoom Meeting – 3 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 RoomTHREEDial in by phone: Call 929-205-6099 and enter\nMeeting ID: 465 653 4071\, when prompted. \nCALL NOW
URL:https://fmsunriserotary.com/event/featured-speaker-kelly-thawley-college-career-specialist-lee-county/
LOCATION:Doubletree at Bell Tower Shops\, 13051 Bell Tower Drive\, Fort Myers\, 33907\, United States
CATEGORIES:Wednesday Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220810T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220810T083000
DTSTAMP:20260404T081718
CREATED:20220803T164656Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220803T221552Z
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SUMMARY:Featured Speaker: Susana Mapu – FBI Special Agent\, Tampa Division | Wed. August 10th at 7:30am
DESCRIPTION:Featured Speaker for August 10th Meeting:Susana Mapu\nFBI Special Agent\, Tampa Division\nMs. Mapu joined the FBI in 2004 and has worked in McAllen\, Texas and Tampa. During her career\, she has investigated health care fraud\, bank fraud\, mortgage fraud\, bankruptcy fraud\, investment fraud\, money laundering\, and public corruption. Currently Ms. Mapu is the Tampa Division Field Office primary Civil Rights representative. \nPrior to joining the FBI\, Ms. Mapu was enlisted in United States Navy. She holds a Bachelor’s degree from Tarleton State University and is fluent in Spanish. \nWEEKLY SUNRISE MEETING\nJoin us on Wednesday at the Crowne Plaza Fort Myers at Bell Tower Shops\n13051 Bell Tower Drive\, FL\, 33907\nLET US KNOW YOU ARE ATTENDING\nCan’t Make it?\nJoin our Zoom Meeting – 3 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 RoomTHREEDial in by phone: Call 929-205-6099 and enter\nMeeting ID: 465 653 4071\, when prompted. \nCALL NOW
URL:https://fmsunriserotary.com/event/featured-speaker-susana-mapu-fbi-special-agent-tampa-division-wed-august-10th-at-730am/
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:20220803T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220803T083000
DTSTAMP:20260404T081718
CREATED:20220729T195755Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220801T135521Z
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SUMMARY:Featured Speaker: Sam Lewis – Intersection of Entrepreneurship and Philanthropy | Wed. August 3rd at 7:30am
DESCRIPTION:Featured Speaker for August 3rd Meeting:Sam Lewis\nIntersection of Entrepreneurship and Philanthropy\nA Southwest Florida native\, Sam Lewis\, attended the University of Florida where he studied business and psychology. Whether it has been through business or a medical field\, Sam always knew he had a calling for helping others. This ultimately transpired into his discovery and passion for social entrepreneurship\, and later his “WTF (Wear The Fund) epiphany”. \nWTF is a Fort Myers-based company that specializes in screen-printing\, embroidery and promotional items. Wear The Fund donates 3 percent of every purchase to the clients’ specified charity or non-profit choice\, which is significantly higher than Amazon’s program at .5 percent of sales and Patagonia’s at 1 percent. \nIn his seventh year of operation\, Lewis’ company has given diverse causes close to $200\,000. That includes amongst many others: LARC (Lee County Association for Remarkable Citizens)\, Foundation for Lee County Public Schools\, Keep Lee County Beautiful\, Human Trafficking Awareness Partnerships\, and Alzheimer’s Association. \n“I am an entrepreneur and capitalist\,” Mr. Lewis said\, “But I also feel there’s a much better way to do it. Profit should not be the bottom line. My cause is a result of my desire to intersect entrepreneurship and philanthropy.” \nWEEKLY SUNRISE MEETING\nJoin us on Wednesday at the Crowne Plaza Fort Myers at Bell Tower Shops\n13051 Bell Tower Drive\, FL\, 33907\nLET US KNOW YOU ARE ATTENDING\nCan’t Make it?\nJoin our Zoom Meeting – 3 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 RoomTHREEDial in by phone: Call 929-205-6099 and enter\nMeeting ID: 465 653 4071\, when prompted. \nCALL NOW
URL:https://fmsunriserotary.com/event/featured-speaker-sam-lewis-intersection-of-entrepreneurship-and-philanthropy-wednesday-august-3rd-at-730am/
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:20220727T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220727T083000
DTSTAMP:20260404T081718
CREATED:20220718T135433Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220722T180612Z
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SUMMARY:Featured Speaker: Brendan Sloan – Roads & Roads: A Day in the Life of a Civil Engineer | Wed. July 27th at 7:30am
DESCRIPTION:Brendan Sloan\nRoads & Roads: A Day in the Life of a Civil Engineer\nFeatured 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. \nMr. 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. \nMr. 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. \nWEEKLY SUNRISE MEETING\nJoin us on Wednesday at the Crowne Plaza Fort Myers at Bell Tower Shops\n13051 Bell Tower Drive\, FL\, 33907\nLET US KNOW YOU ARE ATTENDING\nCan’t Make it?\nJoin our Zoom Meeting – 3 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 RoomTHREEDial in by phone: Call 929-205-6099 and enter\nMeeting ID: 465 653 4071\, when prompted. \nCALL NOW
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LOCATION:Doubletree at Bell Tower Shops\, 13051 Bell Tower Drive\, Fort Myers\, 33907\, United States
CATEGORIES:Wednesday Meeting
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