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SUMMARY:Featured Speaker: Children's Advocacy Center
DESCRIPTION:Featured Speaker for May 29th Meeting:Children’s Advocacy Center of Southwest Florida\n*Please Remember\, This is an Off-Site Meeting*\nFounded in 1981\, the mission of the Children’s Advocacy Center of Southwest Florida (CAC) is to provide a coordinated response to child victims of abuse and neglect and improve the lives of at-risk children and their families through prevention services. They assess and treat children believed to have been physically or sexually abused or to be at-risk of such abuse and provide a safe place for them to come and be heard. CAC offers abuse determination services\, therapeutic counseling\, parenting education\, and prevention programs in Lee\, Hendry\, Glades\, and Charlotte Counties. They are one of the largest children’s advocacy centers in the state of Florida and the only one in the four-county area. CAC is accredited by the National Children’s Alliance. \nWEEKLY SUNRISE MEETING\nJoin us on Wednesday for an off-site meeting at the Children’s Advocacy Center of Southwest Florida\n3830 Evans Ave\, Fort Myers\, FL\, 33901\nLET US KNOW YOU ARE ATTENDING
URL:https://fmsunriserotary.com/event/featured-speaker-childrens-advocacy-center/
LOCATION:Children’s Advocacy Center of Southwest Florida\, 3830 Evans Ave\, Fort Myers\, 33901\, 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:20240522T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240522T083000
DTSTAMP:20260403T214450
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SUMMARY:Featured Presentation: 2024 Drive for Education Tournament Wrap-Up
DESCRIPTION:Featured Presentation for May 22nd Meeting:2024 Drive For Education Tournament Wrap-Up\nThe 10th Annual Sunrise Rotary Club Drive For Education Golf Tournament was a huge success! Thank you to all who supported the event and helped to raise money for our beneficiaries. Join us Wednesday as we wrap up the event and present checks to IMAG and the Foundation for Lee County Public Schools! \nWEEKLY SUNRISE MEETING\nJoin us on Wednesday at the Doubletree 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-presentation-2024-drive-for-education-tournament-wrap-up/
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:20240508T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240508T083000
DTSTAMP:20260403T214450
CREATED:20240503T175825Z
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SUMMARY:Featured Speaker: Mark Moody
DESCRIPTION:Featured Speaker for May 8th Meeting:Mark Moody\nDistrict 6960 Rotary Youth Exchange Chair\nMark Moody has been a member of Rotary since 2009. He was District 6250 Rotary Friendship Exchange co-chair and organized exchanges with Rotary districts in Nepal\, India\, Chile\, Peru\, Australia & Latvia. He has also been a Rotary Youth Exchange post parent. Mark moved to southwest Florida in 2021 & joined the Rotary club of Englewood where he is now treasurer. Mark has been District 6960 Rotary Youth Exchange Chair since May of 2023. \nProfessionally\, Mark has an extensive and diverse professional background as a health insurance executive in both the private and public sectors\, in the United States and internationally. Mark has been CEO of several health insurance plans\, CEO of a small IT services and software company and was director of the Medicaid program for the state of Wisconsin. He worked internationally in health care in New Zealand\, the Philippines\, Hong Kong Malaysia and Turkey. \nHe has expertise in health insurance\, financing\, IT\, quality improvement\, analytics and not for profit governance having served on four not for profit boards of directors in health care and related information services. \nMark holds a BA in economics from the University of California\, Santa Cruz and studied business administration at the University of Wisconsin Madison. \nWEEKLY SUNRISE MEETING\nJoin us on Wednesday at the Doubletree 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-mark-moody/
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:20240501T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240501T083000
DTSTAMP:20260403T214450
CREATED:20240425T163822Z
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SUMMARY:Drive For Education Club Assembly
DESCRIPTION:Featured Event for May 1st Meeting:Drive For Education Club Assembly\nSunrise Rotary Club of Fort Myers will host a club assembly this week for the annual Drive For Education golf tournament\, hosted at The Forest Country Club on Friday\, May 3rd. Bring your spirit cart tickets (sold or purchased) and alcohol for the spirit cart. We will have a list of silent auction items for you to bid on. We will also finalize volunteer opportunities. \nWEEKLY SUNRISE MEETING\nJoin us on Wednesday at the Doubletree 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/drive-for-education-club-assembly/
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:20240424T073000
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SUMMARY:Featured Speaker: Bill Johnson
DESCRIPTION:Featured Speaker for April 24th Meeting:Bill Johnson\nExecutive Director\nBill 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. \nThe 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. \nWEEKLY SUNRISE MEETING\nJoin us on Wednesday at the Doubletree 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-bill-johnson/
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:20240417T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240417T083000
DTSTAMP:20260403T214450
CREATED:20240411T142126Z
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SUMMARY:Featured Speaker: Chimedlham Bayarsaihan
DESCRIPTION:Featured Speaker for April 17th Meeting:Chimedlham “Angie” Bayarsaihan\nRotary Club of Ulaanbaatar Peace Avenue\nThe Rotary Club of Ulaanbaatar Peace Avenue is the 1st Rotary Club in Mongolia founded by former Rotaractors. They are also one of the only English-speaking clubs in Mongolia. Since their inception\, they have developed International Sister Club relationships in Seoul\, South Korea\, and Dublin\, Ohio. In January 2024\, the Rotary Club of Fort Myers – Sunrise was added to the International mix as the newest Sister Club in the family. Their past projects have focused on education\, women’s health\, and disease prevention. They continually partner with other clubs to create hope in the world. Join the meeting to learn more about their club\, country\, and their Rotarian goals. \nWEEKLY SUNRISE MEETING\nJoin us on Wednesday at the Doubletree 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-chimedlham-bayarsaihan/
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:20240410T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240410T083000
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CREATED:20240405T154949Z
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SUMMARY:Featured Speaker: Kristen Dimas - Family Physician
DESCRIPTION:Featured Speaker for April 10th Meeting:Kristen Dimas\nFamily Physician\nDr. Kristen Dimas is a woman with a heart for serving her community. After graduating with honors from Florida State University College of Medicine in 2016\, she returned to Southwest Florida to complete her residency training at the FSU Family Medicine Residency Program at Lee Health. Throughout her residency\, she earned multiple awards for service and advocacy in addition to being elected by her peers to serve as chief resident during her senior year. Transitioning into clinical practice\, she decided to continue serving her local community by accepting a faculty position with the same program where she completed her training. Today\, as a board certified family physician and clinical assistant professor of medicine\, she not only works tirelessly to address health disparities among her patients\, but also teaches physicians in training under her to do the same. \nRecently\, Dr. Dimas has accepted a position as the founding Program Director for a new Family Medicine Residency Program with Healthcare Network in Immokalee. She hopes to improve access to care in her hometown which she credits for teaching her the value of serving one’s 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 – 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-kristen-dimas-family-physician/
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:20240403T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240403T083000
DTSTAMP:20260403T214450
CREATED:20240327T153748Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240328T151324Z
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SUMMARY:Featured Speaker: John Lai - President & CEO
DESCRIPTION:Featured Speaker for April 3rd Meeting:John Lai\nPresident & CEO\nJohn Lai is the President and CEO of the Sanibel and Captiva Chamber of Commerce\, the premier business organization of Sanibel and Captiva Islands with over 450 members\, and the Francis P. Bailey Visitor Center\, which is open 365 days a year and sees over 80\,000 visitors per year. \nProfessionally\, John has been in the hospitality and tourism industry for over 28 years and has been a resident of Lee County for over 30 years. He has operated resorts in Sanibel\, Captiva\, Clearwater\, and Vero Beach. John joined the Chamber staff in 2017 and was promoted to President and CEO in 2018. John is the past president of the Lee County Chapter of the Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association and currently serves as their Government Affairs Chair. John is on the board of directors of Lee County Sports and is the Chair-Elect of the Florida Association of Chamber of Professionals. \n\n\n\nJohn has been married to his wife Amy for 24 years\, and they have two children\, Zachary and Emma\, who both attend the University of South Florida in St. Petersburg\, FL. \n\n\n\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-john-lai-president-and-ceo/
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:20240327T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240327T083000
DTSTAMP:20260403T214450
CREATED:20240322T143121Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240322T143121Z
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SUMMARY:Featured Speaker: Sandy Stilwell Younquist
DESCRIPTION:Featured Speaker for March 27th Meeting:Sandy Stilwell Younquist\nOwner & CEO – Stilwell Enterprises\nSandy Stilwell Younquist grew up in the Fort Myers area. Working in her parent’s business Sandy learned the value of a strong work ethic and the role of sacrifice. She displayed her entrepreneur spirit early\, starting a bank cleaning business when she was just 17 years old. \nAt the age of 21 years old\, Sandy founded Stilwell Enterprises. Over the past 27 years she earned a reputation as an accomplished entrepreneur in the Southwest Florida restaurant industry for her special brand of hospitality. \nCurrently\, she employs about 350 people to operate the Captiva Island Inn\, Keylime Bistro\, Sunshine Seafood Café & Wine Bar\, RC Otters Island Eats\, Cantina Captiva\, Latte Da\, and a shopping center. \nDuring her career\, Sandy has operated under a single\, guiding principle; ‘When you give somebody your word\, your word is more important than having a signed contract’. In 2017\, she was inducted into the Lee County Business Hall of Fame. For her continued success\, she credits her faith in God and her parents\, who instilled in her a strong work ethic and the role of sacrifice. \nSandy’s commitment and devotion towards serving the community has earned her the reputation as a business owner with heart. Sandy has served on the boards of two universities\, Lee Mental Health\, Uncommon Friends Foundation\, The American Heart Association Advisory Board\, the Salvation Army of Lee County\, the PACE Center for Girls\, and Players Circle Theater. \nSandy’s commitment to finding a need and meeting it has not gone unnoticed. In 2007\, she was named Gulfshore Life Magazine’s Woman of the Year. The Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce awarded her the first Apex Award for Women in Business\, and she was named Philanthropist of the Year by Gulfshore Life. \nSandy is married to Tim Youngquist\, owner of Youngquist Brothers\, Inc.\, a Fort Myers-based well drilling firm. Between them they have five kids and 12 grandkids. \nWEEKLY SUNRISE MEETING\nJoin us on Wednesday at the Doubletree 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-sandy-stilwell-younquist/
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:20240320T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240320T083000
DTSTAMP:20260403T214450
CREATED:20240315T155851Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240315T155851Z
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SUMMARY:Featured Speaker: Maryola Dannebaum
DESCRIPTION:Featured Speaker for March 20th Meeting:Maryola Dannebaum\nDaughters of the American Revolution\nBorn in California\, raised in NY\, moved to FL full time in 2021. She owned and operated a Photography Studio for 25 years\, offering all services to her clients. After retiring from her business\, she proceeded to work for the Nassau County Government for fourteen years as a press photographer covering the County Executive and the Legislative branch of government. During her time as a professional photographer\, she belonged to the Professional Photographers of Greater New York\, and served as their president twice. She was a charter member of the Bethpage Central Park Kiwanis and served as their treasurer for four years. \nShe joined Daughters of the American Revolution Society in 2018 and became Regent of the Lawrence Kearny Chapter in 2023. The DAR helps serve her passion for community\, conservation\, and Veterans. \nWEEKLY SUNRISE MEETING\nJoin us on Wednesday at the Doubletree 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-maryola-dannebaum/
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:20240306T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240306T083000
DTSTAMP:20260403T214450
CREATED:20240228T163737Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240228T183236Z
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SUMMARY:Featured Speaker: Kay Peterson
DESCRIPTION:Featured Speaker for March 6th Meeting:Kay Peterson\nOff the Bike Path: A Minnesotan’s Guide\nCatherine (Kay) Peterson was born and raised in a town of 25\,000 in the southeast corner of Minnesota called Winona.  She lives there still today. She has two sisters- Liz Christie and Kim Allison- and one nephew\, Wyatt Allison.  (Fun fact- Kay was named after Catherine the Great\, Liz was named after Queen Elizabeth\, and Kim was named after the Kimberly Diamond Mine!). Kay went to college at Minnesota State University\, Mankato and enjoyed her last semester studying in New Zealand. \nKay has been Client Services Coordinator at a non-profit called Winona Volunteer Services since 2005\, where every day she helps meet the basic needs of those who are struggling.  She became a Detroit Lions fan in 2017 and was a Master Gardener for 10 years. She enjoys swimming\, reading\, cooking\, house & room painting\, as well as taking road trips with her boyfriend to explore the country.  Kay has been riding a bike for more than 40 years- and has found the most enjoyable pedaling to be “Off the Bike Path.” \nWEEKLY SUNRISE MEETING\nJoin us on Wednesday at the Doubletree 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-kay-peterson/
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240228T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240228T083000
DTSTAMP:20260403T214450
CREATED:20240223T170316Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240226T174408Z
UID:9412-1709105400-1709109000@fmsunriserotary.com
SUMMARY:Featured Speaker: Greg Adams
DESCRIPTION:Featured Speaker for February 28th Meeting:Greg Adams\nRetired Immigration Law Attorney\nUntil his retirement at the end of 2022\, Greg Adams practiced employment-based immigration law and worksite compliance for over 40 years. \nFollowing 10 years as an attorney in Connecticut and then Massachusetts\, Greg relocated to Ohio where he headed up the business immigration law practices at a regional law firm for 15 years and then at a national law firm for the remainder of his career.  His clients ranged from domestic and international business of all sizes to high tech industry leaders\, professional sports franchises\, performing arts companies\, research organizations\, and higher educational institutions. \nHe also served as bar association representative to the U.S. immigration agency\, taught immigration law at the law school level\, was a regular speaker and author on immigration law topics\, and edited the annually published Immigration and Nationality Law Handbook series. \nOver the course of his career\, Greg has been listed in: \n\nThe Best Lawyers in America\nAn International Who’s Who of Corporate Immigration Lawyers\nChambers USA’s America’s Leading Lawyers for Business Immigration Law\n\nWEEKLY SUNRISE MEETING\nJoin us on Wednesday at the Doubletree 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-adams/
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:20240221T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240221T083000
DTSTAMP:20260403T214450
CREATED:20240215T200536Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240216T164202Z
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SUMMARY:Featured Event: OneDigital Golf Tournament Presentation
DESCRIPTION:Featured Speakers for February 21st Meeting:Bonnie Bolton & Norman Lutz\nOneDigital Golf Tournament Presentation\nBonnie Bolton and Norman Lutz will be sharing a YouTube presentation for the upcoming OneDigital Golf Tournament! The annual Drive For Education Tournament is the signature fundraising event of the Rotary Club of Fort Myers – Sunrise. One hundred percent of the net earnings of the tournament support local and international programs of our club. We hope to see you there! \nWEEKLY SUNRISE MEETING\nJoin us on Wednesday at the Doubletree 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-event-onedigital-golf-tournament-presentation/
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:20240214T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240214T083000
DTSTAMP:20260403T214450
CREATED:20240208T204533Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240208T204533Z
UID:9384-1707895800-1707899400@fmsunriserotary.com
SUMMARY:Featured Event: Valentine's Day Program
DESCRIPTION:Featured Event for February 14th Meeting:Valentine’s Day Program\nCelebrate Valentine’s Day with the Rotary Club of Fort Myers – Sunrise! We are hosting a Valentine’s Day program that will include gifts for everyone in attendance\, a raffle\, and an auction for some great Valentine’s Day gifts. We will also be showing a video with pictures of most of our members with their spouse/significant other. Don’t forget to bring your spouse/significant other with you! \nWEEKLY SUNRISE MEETING\nJoin us on Wednesday at the Doubletree 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-event-valentines-day-program/
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:20240207T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240207T083000
DTSTAMP:20260403T214450
CREATED:20240202T184629Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240202T184629Z
UID:9379-1707291000-1707294600@fmsunriserotary.com
SUMMARY:Featured Speaker: Megan Rose
DESCRIPTION:Featured Speaker for February 7th Meeting:Megan Rose\nCEO – Better Together\nMegan Rose is the CEO of Better Together\, a nonprofit that helps parents who are going through a difficult time keep their kids out of foster care\, find work and address the root causes of their struggle so that they can reunite as a family with the tools and support system to thrive. \nHer own family’s story of challenges and redemption inspired Rose’s career path. She earned an undergraduate degree in psychology and a master’s degree in human services counseling\, both from Liberty University. She then worked more than 13 years in social services before establishing Better Together in 2015. \nWith the help of volunteers and church communities\, the organization’s families program helps parents build lasting support systems to help overcome hardships like job loss\, addiction\, homelessness\, medical emergencies\, and incarceration. The program works; 98% of children served through hosting and mentoring remain out of the state system. The organization’s work program connects parents and others to meaningful work opportunities via job fairs\, coaching and business partners. \nRose’s work has been recognized locally and nationally. The Manhattan Institute named her a Civil Society Fellow\, raising national awareness of the Better Together mission\, and in 2019\, named her a Civil Society Award winner. She was recognized as a 40 Under 40 honoree by the Business Observer in 2021 and Gulfshore Business in 2022. Better Together also received SWFL Inc.’s 2022 Nonprofit of the Year and The Community Foundation’s 2020 Nonprofit Rising Organization of the Year. In 2023\, Rose was one of three finalists for The Community Foundation’s 2023 Executive of the Year\, and she was featured among Gulfshore Life’s Forces of Philanthropy. \nWEEKLY SUNRISE MEETING\nJoin us on Wednesday at the Doubletree 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-megan-rose/
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:20240131T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240131T083000
DTSTAMP:20260403T214450
CREATED:20240128T192702Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240128T192703Z
UID:9376-1706686200-1706689800@fmsunriserotary.com
SUMMARY:Featured Speaker: Bob Boyd
DESCRIPTION:Featured Speaker for January 31st Meeting:Bob Boyd\nCertified Horticulture Professional\nBob Boyd has called Southwest Florida his home for the past 24 years. He traded in high-tech internet connectivity sales for low-tech mulch and horticultural supply sales in 2003 and has not looked back. \nBeing enamored with all things green and growing\, Bob became an FNGLA Certified Horticulture Professional in 2004 (The Year of Hurricane Charlie) and an ISA Certified Arborist in 2006. \nBob has held several green industry sales and service-related titles including\, Plant buyer\, Horticulturalist\, Account Manager and most recently Senior Business Development Manager for Down To Earth. \nIn his spare time\, Bob enjoys spending time in his backyard with his two kids and you guessed it\, cultivating his own private garden paradise. Watch Bob light up when the conversation is steered toward anything plant related. \nBob thoroughly enjoys educating people on how to use plants in their everyday lives and is delighted to be here today to teach an Introduction to Florida Friendly Landscaping. \nBob is an amazing father\, great colleague and a fantastic friend. Please join us in giving a warm welcome to Mr. Bob Boyd. \nWEEKLY SUNRISE MEETING\nJoin us on Wednesday at the Doubletree 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-bob-boyd/
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:20240124T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240124T083000
DTSTAMP:20260403T214450
CREATED:20240119T221157Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240121T232710Z
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SUMMARY:Featured Speaker: Melissa Carlyle
DESCRIPTION:Featured Speaker for January 24th Meeting:Melissa Carlyle\nEdison Park Elementary\nMelissa was born and raised in Lee County and is a product of Lee County Public Schools. She has been employed with the Lee County School District for 12 years. The last 7 of those years she has had the joy of being a 4th grade teacher. \nWEEKLY SUNRISE MEETING\nJoin us on Wednesday at the Doubletree 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-melissa-carlyle/
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:20240117T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240117T083000
DTSTAMP:20260403T214450
CREATED:20240112T164045Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240112T164046Z
UID:9344-1705476600-1705480200@fmsunriserotary.com
SUMMARY:Featured Speaker: Stan Nelson & Shari Clark
DESCRIPTION:Featured Speaker for January 17th Meeting:Stan Nelson & Shari Clark\nUpdate on Pine Manor\nStan Nelson is the Planning and Research Director for the Lee County Sheriff’s Department. Currently\, he serves as the president of the board of directors of the Pine Manor Improvement Association. Stan is an incredibly talented grant writer. \nShari Clark is a US Army veteran who served in the Gulf War. When she left the military\, she moved to Ft. Myers to be with her mother in her final months. She worked for Arizona Beverages. When they closed their operations here\, Shari went to the Pine Manor Community Center to apply for unemployment and use the computers to search for jobs. She volunteered to help others with job searches. Her skills soon led to being hired as a part-time Outreach Coordinator. Two years later\, she was hired by Goodwill to be the full-time Neighborhood Resource Specialist. After 13 years with Goodwill\, this January Shari became a Pine Manor employee. \nWEEKLY SUNRISE MEETING\nJoin us on Wednesday at the Doubletree 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-stan-nelson-shari-clark/
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:20240110T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240110T083000
DTSTAMP:20260403T214450
CREATED:20240103T172316Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240103T172317Z
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SUMMARY:Featured Speaker: Honourable Bryon Wilfert
DESCRIPTION:Featured Speaker for January 10th Meeting:Honourable Bryon Wilfert\nThe Role of Congressional/Parliamentary Audit/Oversight to Fight Corruption\nThe Honourable Bryon Wilfert served for 14 Member of Parliament. He served as Junior Minister of the Environment\, as well as Shadow Minister for Foreign Affairs and National Defence. \nBryon holds a Master of Arts in Political Economy (U of T)\, Institute of Corporate Directors designation (ICD.D) (U of T – Rotman School). \nHe was awarded the Order of the Rising Sun – Gold/Silver Star from His Imperial Majesty and the Prime Minister of Japan for his tireless work on Canada/Japan relations. \nHe also holds Gold & Diamond Jubilee Medals from Queen Elizabeth II. \nRotary Paul Harris Pins  5+. \nHe is Senior Associate at Tactix Government Relations & Public Affairs in Ottawa. Vice Chairman of TREG Developments Inc. \nBryon serves as Honorary Consul for Mongolia and Special Advisor to the Business Council of Mongolia. \nWEEKLY SUNRISE MEETING\nJoin us on Wednesday at the Doubletree 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-honourable-bryon-wilfert/
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:20231227T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231227T083000
DTSTAMP:20260403T214450
CREATED:20231220T170844Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240620T150117Z
UID:9285-1703662200-1703665800@fmsunriserotary.com
SUMMARY:No Meeting This Week
DESCRIPTION:No Meeting This WeekThere will be no Rotary Club of Fort Myers – Sunrise meeting this week. Weekly meetings will resume Wednesday\, January 3rd. \nTo all friends\, family\, and members of the Rotary Club of Fort Myers – Sunrise: Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! \nWEEKLY SUNRISE MEETING\nNo Meeting This Week\nLET US KNOW YOU ARE ATTENDING
URL:https://fmsunriserotary.com/event/no-meeting-this-week-dec/
CATEGORIES:Wednesday Meeting
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ORGANIZER;CN="Fort Myers Sunrise Rotary":MAILTO:rglsurf@comcast.net
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231220T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231220T083000
DTSTAMP:20260403T214450
CREATED:20231215T145417Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231215T161447Z
UID:9277-1703057400-1703061000@fmsunriserotary.com
SUMMARY:Rotary Club Featured Presentation
DESCRIPTION:Featured Presentation for December 20th Meeting:Rotary Club Featured Presentation\nThis 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! \nWEEKLY SUNRISE MEETING\nJoin us on Wednesday at the Doubletree 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/rotary-club-featured-presentation/
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:20231213T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231213T083000
DTSTAMP:20260403T214450
CREATED:20231208T211327Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231208T220858Z
UID:9269-1702452600-1702456200@fmsunriserotary.com
SUMMARY:Featured Speaker: Denise McCarthy
DESCRIPTION:Featured Speaker for December 13th Meeting:Denise McCarthy\nA Holiday Program Presented By LARC\nCome prepared to enjoy holiday songs from individuals attending LARC. Chorus Director Denise McCarthy (also the Lab Coordinator for LARC) will be in attendance. \nLARC\, the Lee Association of Remarkable Citizens\, was established in 1954. LARC Inc. is a training center for success that provides support services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families. \nWEEKLY SUNRISE MEETING\nJoin us on Wednesday at the Doubletree 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-mccarthy/
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231206T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231206T083000
DTSTAMP:20260403T214450
CREATED:20231201T175816Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231201T193127Z
UID:9260-1701847800-1701851400@fmsunriserotary.com
SUMMARY:Featured Speaker: Todd Chwatun
DESCRIPTION:Featured Speaker for December 6th Meeting:Todd Chwatun\nRegional Director – Castle Group\nTodd Chwatun is a Regional Director for Castle Group\, a Florida-based property management company specializing in luxury high-rise communities\, large scale communities\, self-managed communities\, communities in development\, and rental management. Prior to his current position\, Todd spent many years managing large scale communities with resort-style amenities after he spent the first half of his career turning around distressed restaurants. \nTodd holds a bachelor’s degree in finance from Western Michigan University and has earned the CMCA and AMS designations from the Community Association Institute (CAI). Volunteerism has been very important to Todd. He has served on several boards and committees to facilitate business growth in his community and has worked to provide resources for the food and housing challenged populations. Todd and his wife relocated to Naples\, Florida from Michigan in 2020 and hopes to never shovel snow again. \nWEEKLY SUNRISE MEETING\nJoin us on Wednesday at the Doubletree 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-todd-chwatun/
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231129T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231129T083000
DTSTAMP:20260403T214450
CREATED:20231120T200229Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231120T200229Z
UID:9252-1701243000-1701246600@fmsunriserotary.com
SUMMARY:Featured Speaker: Kevin Boyd
DESCRIPTION:Featured Speaker for November 29th Meeting:Kevin Boyd\nOffsite Meeting: American Legion Post 38\nKevin Boyd was born March 3rd\, 1955\, to Margaret and Lafayette Boyd. Kevin attended Brooklyn College as a political Science major for 2 years and enlisted in Navy February 2nd\, 1976. He retired September 5th\, 2005. \nKevin worked at Alamo/National Car Rental for 12 years as Sales Manager. In December of 2008\, he was asked if he could help as finance Officer and in 2009 was elected as Post Commander. During this period\, Kevin served on the American Red Cross board for 9 years\, the Police Athletic League (PAL) for 13 years\, River District Alliance for 11 years and the last 8 years as Chairman of the Board for RDA. He served on the Dunbar core group for 14 years\, Hearts and Homes for Veterans 3 years\, LARC 2 years. During this period\, Kevin was also the caregiver for his parents for 12 years; both passed at home in home hospice at the ages of 98 and 96 years old. In September of 2025\, Kevin will launch his nonprofit Hands Across Florida A New Beginning\, Inc. \nWEEKLY SUNRISE MEETING\nJoin us on Wednesday at America Legion Post 38\n1857 Jackson St\, Fort Myers\, FL\, 33901\nLET US KNOW YOU ARE ATTENDING
URL:https://fmsunriserotary.com/event/featured-speaker-kevin-boyd/
LOCATION:American Legion Post 38\, 1857 Jackson St\, Fort Myers\, FL\, 33901
CATEGORIES:Wednesday Meeting
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ORGANIZER;CN="Fort Myers Sunrise Rotary":MAILTO:rglsurf@comcast.net
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231122T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231122T083000
DTSTAMP:20260403T214450
CREATED:20231115T171648Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231220T163021Z
UID:9244-1700638200-1700641800@fmsunriserotary.com
SUMMARY:No Meeting This Week
DESCRIPTION:No Meeting This WeekThere will be no Rotary Club of Fort Myers – Sunrise meeting this week. Weekly meetings will resume Wednesday\, November 29th. \nTo all friends\, family\, and members of the Rotary Club of Fort Myers – Sunrise: Happy Thanksgiving! \nWEEKLY SUNRISE MEETING\nNo Meeting This Week\nLET US KNOW YOU ARE ATTENDING
URL:https://fmsunriserotary.com/event/nov-no-meeting-this-week/
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:20231115T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231115T083000
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SUMMARY:Featured Speaker: Gerard Sola
DESCRIPTION:Featured Speaker for November 15th Meeting:Gerard Sola\nOffsite Meeting: St. Charles Yacht Club\nGerard has been a Rotarian\, all in District 6960\, for 12 years. He has held many positions both for his club and our district. Most recently\, he was our District Membership Chair for the past three years. Gerard is currently our District Governor Nominee and will serve as our District Governor in 2025-26. Gerard is a member of the Rotary Club of Bonita Beach Sunset\, a club that he helped to create six years ago. Gerard has three children\, 18\, 15 and 12. All of his children have taken part in many of our Rotary Youth Programs with his daughter having just returned from studying aboard in Germany last year as part of Rotary Youth Exchange. Gerard has lived in FL for the past 16 years and loves golf\, reading\, and outdoor activities. \nWEEKLY SUNRISE MEETING\nJoin us on Wednesday at St. Charles Yacht Club\n15900 St Charles Harbour Blvd\, Fort Myers\, FL\, 33908\nLET US KNOW YOU ARE ATTENDING
URL:https://fmsunriserotary.com/event/featured-speaker-gerard-sola/
LOCATION:St. Charles Yacht Club\, 15900 St Charles Harbour Blvd\, Fort Myers\, 33908
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:20231108T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231108T083000
DTSTAMP:20260403T214450
CREATED:20231031T175444Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231031T194958Z
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SUMMARY:Featured Speaker: Kylar Johnson
DESCRIPTION:Featured Speaker for November 8th Meeting:Kylar Johnson\nOffsite Meeting: Lee County Solid Waste Recycling Center\nKylar Johnson was born and raised in Lee County\, Florida. She graduated from Florida Gulf Coast University and has been with Lee County Solid Waste since January of 2021. Prior to that\, Kylar worked for the Department of Health. She enjoys working with the community and teaching others about recycling. \nThings to Know: \n\nPlease wear closed walking shoes (tennis shoes are good) and a shirt that covers at least the top half of your arms.\nOnce you enter the property\, approach the scale house using the far right-hand lane. Use the provided telephone to identify yourself to the scale house attendant; he will lift the gate arm so you can proceed through.\nOnce past the gate arm\, turn left at the first intersection past the scale house towards the MRF.\nIf you get lost\, please call or text Bonnie at 318-564-0440.\n\nWEEKLY SUNRISE MEETING\nJoin us on Wednesday at Lee County Solid Waste\n10550 Buckingham Rd\, Fort Myers\, FL\, 33905\nLET US KNOW YOU ARE ATTENDING
URL:https://fmsunriserotary.com/event/featured-speaker-kylar-johnson/
LOCATION:Lee County Solid Waste Recycling Center\, 10550 Buckingham Rd\, Fort Myers\, 33905\, 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:20231101T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231101T083000
DTSTAMP:20260403T214450
CREATED:20231026T160041Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231026T160041Z
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SUMMARY:30th Anniversary of the Rotary Club of Fort Myers - Sunrise
DESCRIPTION:Featured Event for November 1st Meeting:30th Anniversary of the Rotary Club of Fort Myers – Sunrise\nOffsite Meeting: IMAG History & Science Center\nJoin us Wednesday\, November 1st at the IMAG History & Science Center to celebrate the 30th Anniversary of the Rotary Club of Fort Myers – Sunrise! \nWEEKLY SUNRISE MEETING\nJoin us on Wednesday at the IMAG History & Science Center\n2000 Cranford Ave\, Fort Myers\, FL\, 33916\nLET US KNOW YOU ARE ATTENDING
URL:https://fmsunriserotary.com/event/30th-anniversary-of-the-rotary-club-of-fort-myers-sunrise/
LOCATION:IMAG History & Science Center\, 2000 Cranford Ave\, Fort Myers\, FL\, 33916
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:20231025T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231025T083000
DTSTAMP:20260403T214450
CREATED:20231020T160027Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231020T160027Z
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SUMMARY:Featured Speaker: Lori Burke
DESCRIPTION:Featured Speaker for October 25th Meeting:Lori Burke\nOffsite Meeting: Gulf Coast Humane Society\nLori Burke\, a committed advocate for animals and people\, has lived in Southwest Florida for 14 years with her husband\, two daughters\, two dogs\, and four cats.  Originally\, from Massachusetts\, she and her family have lived in Atlanta\, Georgia; Shanghai\, China; and Fort Myers.  She firmly believes that the only way to feel part of a community is through nonprofits.  While in Atlanta\, she volunteered and provided leadership training at Hands on Atlanta\, she was the Executive Director for Shanghai Sunrise\, one of the first nonprofit programs of the Shanghai Charity Foundation\, supporting the education of Shanghai’s under-resourced youth. \nIn Southwest Florida\, Lori worked at Mothers Against Drunk Driving; fundraising and building its programs in the community to include advocating for victims impacted by impaired driving\, and providing prevention programs at schools\, nonprofits\, and various organizations.  Most recently\, Lori raised funds and managed the membership program at the Golisano Children’s Museum of Naples.  In addition to her charitable employment in Southwest Florida\, Lori has held leadership roles on the ArtFest Fort Myers Steering Committee\, the Guardian ad Litem Foundation Board of Directors\, and the Florida Youth Shine SWFL Chapter\, among others. \nLori’s furry family members are all rescue animals.  She is passionate about adopting and not shopping and grateful to be able to be part of GCHS’ legacy in Southwest Florida. \nWEEKLY SUNRISE MEETING\nJoin us on Wednesday at the Gulf Coast Humane Society\n2010 Arcadia St\, Fort Myers\, FL\, 33916\nLET US KNOW YOU ARE ATTENDING
URL:https://fmsunriserotary.com/event/featured-speaker-lori-burke/
LOCATION:Gulf Coast Humane Society\, 2010 Arcadia Street\, Fort Myers\, FL\, 33916\, 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:20231018T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231018T083000
DTSTAMP:20260403T214450
CREATED:20231011T162814Z
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SUMMARY:Featured Speaker: Dr. Kevin Reynolds\, DPT
DESCRIPTION:Featured Speaker for October 18th Meeting:Dr. Kevin Reynolds\, DPT\nFitness Quest Physical Therapy\nDr. Kevin Reynolds is a native Floridian born in Palm Beach Gardens\, FL. Kevin attended Nova Southeastern University in Ft. Lauderdale\, FL where he obtained a Bachelors of Science in Biology degree. While attending NSU he was a member of the baseball team and sustained a knee injury\, opening his eyes to the world of physical therapy. Kevin had a successful surgery/rehabilitation process and was able to return to athletics at a high competitive level. \nKevin then went on to attend the University of Hartford in Hartford\, CT where he earned his Doctorate in Physical Therapy. After graduating\, he returned to Florida and began his career in outpatient orthopedics. Kevin has worked in a variety of settings and has experience working with a diversity of diagnoses including sports injuries\, neuromuscular pathologies\, workmen’s compensation\, motor vehicle accidents\, and post surgical reconstruction. \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-kevin-reynolds-dpt/
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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