Fort Myers Sunrise Rotary

Featured Speaker: Ted Wioncek III
2026-01-07 07:30 - 08:30 (America/New_York) | Doubletree at Bell Tower Shops, 13051 Bell Tower Drive, Fort Myers, 33907, United States
Featured Speaker for January 7th Meeting:Ted Wioncek III
Associate Artistic Director – Players Circle Theater
Ted Wioncek III is an award-winning stage director who has dedicated his career to leading creative teams in experiential playgrounds across the invigorating world of live theater. His hands-on leadership has garnered him a reputation as “a master in storytelling” by Philly Review.
Wioncek has been hailed as an “illusioneer of stagecraft” by IEN Engineering Europe for his unique use of medium advancing technology, including custom designed stage mechanics and sensory experiences. He has been featured in numerous publications regarding arts and business, including The Philadelphia Inquirer and SJ Magazine’s “Someone to Watch,” where he was deemed a leader in the Greater Philadelphia theatre movement for his success as one of the Tri-state’s up-and-coming business builders.
As a member of Stage Director & Choreographers Society, his work has amassed a plethora of awards and nominations, including the New Jersey Theatre Alliance Award of Excellence, as well as Theatre Philadelphia’s Barrymore Awards, a nationally recognized symbol of excellence for professional theatre in The Greater Philadelphia Arts Community.
Ted is the former Founding Artistic Director of Eagle Theatre, South Jersey’s only year-round professional Equity theater, as well as The Collaborative Act Studio, a process driven theater dedicated to rarely produced work. In 2021, he Co-Founded SWFL Showstoppers, an entertainment company committed to touring Broadway-style musical revues to clubs, communities, and resorts throughout Southwest Florida.
Select Regional Theatres include Walnut Street Theatre, Wilma Theatre, Cape May Stage, Act II Playhouse, Gulf Coast Symphony, & Montgomery Theatre.
Previous Players Circle Directorial credits include My Way: A Musical Tribute to Frank Sinatra, Godspell, A Day in Hollywood/A Night on Broadway.
Previous Players Circle Performance credits include My Way: A Musical Tribute to Frank Sinatra, I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change, Butterflies Are Free, Ho! Ho! Ho! The Christmas Show, and Breaking Legs.
Playwright; A Day in Hollywood / A Night on Broadway, Season’s Greetings: A Musical Celebration of Holiday Traditions from Around the World, Jane & The Humongous Pear (A Choose Your Own Adventure Play), The Three Billy Goats Gruff, and co-author of Players Circle’s original musical revue, Ho! Ho! Ho! The Christmas Show. In 2018, Wioncek received critical acclaim for his groundbreaking original work, NOIR: The 3D/4D Semi-Cinematic Satirical Thriller, a one-man show that seamlessly blends live-action with three-dimensional cinematography, using hip-to-the-minute technology and theatrical techniques to immerse the audience.
Wioncek’s passion for the stage can be matched only by his dedication to the expansion of the cultural landscape of Southwest Florida.
Ted lives in Fort Myers, FL with his beautiful wife, Kimberly, their little sunbonnet from the Sunshine State, Lilly Evelyn Wioncek, and their adorable, retired research beagle, Professor Indiana Bones.
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Featured Speaker: Ted Sottong
2026-01-14 07:30 - 08:30 | Doubletree at Bell Tower Shops, 13051 Bell Tower Drive, Fort Myers, 33907, United States
Featured Speaker for January 14th Meeting:Ted Sottong
Get To Work Scholarship Program
Join us this Wednesday for our Rotary meeting featuring guest speaker Ted Sottong, who will discuss the Get To Work Scholarship Program. Ted has been a Rotarian for over 25 years, and has been a member of the Fort Myers Sunrise Club since 2004. He is a local architect and founded Pickup the Ball, Inc. in 2012. Through that organization, he has connected with young men from stressed areas to help empower them to lead their communities with the goal of transformation. Ted enjoys sports photography in his spare time, along with adventurous travel and making pasta when time permits. Ted thinks black Air Forces are dress shoes and he gave all his ties away, so in his mind, he dressed up for this occasion.
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Featured Speaker: Earl Quenzel
2026-01-28 07:30 - 08:30 | Doubletree at Bell Tower Shops, 13051 Bell Tower Drive, Fort Myers, 33907, United States
Featured Speaker for January 28th Meeting:Earl Quenzel
2026 Business Leaders Outlook Survey Results
Join us this Wednesday for our Rotary meeting as Earl Quenzel shares and discusses the results of the 2026 Business Leaders Outlook Survey. The presentation will offer insight into current trends, challenges, and opportunities shaping our local business community and beyond, with timely takeaways for leaders across all industries.
Earl has served as a past president of the Sunrise – Rotary Club of Fort Myers, president of the McGregor Woods Homeowners Association for 3 years, and currently serves as chairman of the Players Circle Theater board. In addition to his active community involvement, Earl is a partner at Quenzel Marketing Agency with his wife, Colleen.
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Featured Event: Valentine's Day Program
2026-02-11 07:30 - 08:30 | Doubletree at Bell Tower Shops, 13051 Bell Tower Drive, Fort Myers, 33907, United States
Featured Event for February 11th Meeting:Valentine’s Day Program
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with the Rotary Club of Fort Myers – Sunrise! We are hosting a Valentine’s Day program on February 11th that will include gifts and a raffle. In addition, we are pleased to welcome Will Plegt, who will be our featured speaker and will present a 30-minute talk. Don’t forget to bring your spouse/significant other with you!
Will Plegt
Collier-Lee Honor Flight
Will Plegt is a retired hospitality executive with a distinguished global career spanning more than four decades. Holding dual citizenship in the United States and The Netherlands, he has lived and worked in major international markets including New York, Miami, Houston, Puerto Rico, London, Berlin, Amsterdam, and Aruba. He built his career with InterContinental Hotels Group and Carlson Hospitality, where he held senior leadership roles across luxury and full-service properties.
Now based in the City of Naples, Will is the owner of Naples Residential Services, LLC, a company specializing in the maintenance and management of luxury residential properties. He is also deeply committed to community service, serving as Treasurer for Collier-Lee Honor Flight, where he oversees financial management, and as a Guardian, accompanying and safeguarding veterans during flight missions.
Will Plegt (66) with Edgar Rand (102) , WWII veteran USAAF who was on Mission 26 in April 2024. WEEKLY SUNRISE MEETING
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Featured Speakers: Annie Campbell & Read Sawczyn
2026-02-18 07:30 - 08:30 | Doubletree at Bell Tower Shops, 13051 Bell Tower Drive, Fort Myers, 33907, United States
Featured Speakers for February 18th Meeting:Annie Campbell & Read Sawczyn
Heights Foundation Career Tech Institute
Annie Campbell – Director of Development
Annie Campbell currently serves as Rotary District 6960’s District Governor Nominee and is also the Director of Development at The Heights Foundation. She began working at Heights in July 2022. Annie served as the 2022-2023 President of the Rotary Club of Sanibel-Captiva and is currently on the board of directors for the Harlem Heights Community Charter School and Eva’s Closet and Foundation. She is a graduate of the Charitable Foundation of the Islands 2022 Leadership Sanibel-Captiva class.
Prior to her position at The Heights Foundation, Annie served as the Development Director for BIG ARTS on Sanibel, PACE Center for Girls in Immokalee, SWFL March of Dimes, and Disability Network Northern Michigan. Annie has served on several nonprofit boards, including: the Board of Directors for Child and Family Services, Artists Creating Together, Third Level Crisis Center, and Benzie Housing Council. In addition, she has a history of volunteering for Big Brothers Big Sisters, Women’s Resource Center, and Special Olympics.
Annie earned a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Michigan State University, a Master in Education from Aquinas College, a Certificate in Fundraising Management from Indiana University and a Certificate in Strategic Leadership from Harvard.
Annie grew up in Traverse City, MI, and moved to Fort Myers, FL in 2015.
Read Sawczyn – Senior Vice President, FineMark National Bank & Trust
Read Sawczyn is a Senior Vice President and Private Wealth Advisor with FineMark National Bank & Trust. Mr. Sawczyn joined the bank in 2014 and assists clients with financial and estate planning, and administers investment, trust, and estate accounts. He serves on the following bank committees: Account Acceptance, Discretionary Request, and Real Estate/Unique Assets.
Prior to FineMark, Mr. Sawczyn was a commercial litigator and creditor’s rights attorney in Tampa, Florida and Denver, Colorado.
Mr. Sawczyn is a Florida native and earned a bachelor’s degree in Marine Affairs from the University of Miami and Juris Doctor and MBA from the University of Florida.
Mr. Sawczyn is the president of the Project Dentists Care Foundation which supports Project Dentists Care of Southwest Florida, a dental clinic that provides basic dental services to patients making below two hundred percent of the poverty level. He is a past president of the Rotary Club of Fort Myers South and its current grants chair. He volunteers in the confirmation program at St. John XXIII Catholic Church. He also volunteers as a mentor for Take Stock in Children and as a puppy raiser for Dogs, Inc. Mr. Sawczyn previously served on the board of the Greenwave Band Boosters, volunteered with his daughters’ Scouts BSA Troop, and the Fort Myers and Tampa Chapters of the Coastal Conservation Association.
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Featured Speaker: Earl Quenzel
2026-02-25 07:30 - 08:30 | Doubletree at Bell Tower Shops, 13051 Bell Tower Drive, Fort Myers, 33907, United States
Featured Speaker for February 25th Meeting:Earl Quenzel
Important Lessons Small Businesses Can Learn from Super Bowl Advertisers
Join us this week for an engaging Rotary meeting as marketing expert Earl Quenzel takes us on a journey through the history of Super Bowl advertising. From iconic classics to memorable campaigns, Earl will break down what makes these ads unforgettable and reveal the best Super Bowl commercials of all time. Don’t miss this insightful and entertaining look at advertising on the world’s biggest stage!
Earl has served as a past president of the Sunrise – Rotary Club of Fort Myers, president of the McGregor Woods Homeowners Association for 3 years, and currently serves as chairman of the Players Circle Theater board. In addition to his active community involvement, Earl is a partner at Quenzel Marketing Agency with his wife, Colleen.
Please Note: We will be meeting on the patio at Shoeless Joe’s Sports Cafe, located at the DoubleTree by Hilton in Fort Myers.
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Featured Speaker: Aiste Magitman
2026-03-04 07:30 - 08:30 | Doubletree at Bell Tower Shops, 13051 Bell Tower Drive, Fort Myers, 33907, United States
Featured Speaker for March 4th Meeting:Aiste Magitman
Gut & Colon Health
Aiste Magitman is a pharmacist, health educator, and the founder of Best Gut Forever. She was born and raised in Lithuania, where she earned her pharmacy license, and later moved to the United States. In 2018, she became a registered pharmacist in the U.S. and also holds a pharmacist consultant license. She has worked in the pharmacy field for over 10 years and truly enjoys helping people better understand their health.
Moving to the U.S. with limited English was not easy, but Aiste built her career through hard work, resilience, and a strong desire to help others. In Lithuania, pharmacists are trained to study plants and medications as equals, so when she came to the U.S., she was surprised by how often healthcare focuses on covering symptoms instead of looking for the root cause. That experience shaped her passion for education, prevention, and empowering people to take an active role in their health.
Outside of her work, Aiste enjoys staying active. She played volleyball at a high level and was part of the Lithuanian national team—an experience that shaped her values of discipline, teamwork, and perseverance, which she carries into her work and community involvement today.
As a mother to a young son, Aiste is deeply motivated to help create a healthier future for the next generation. She greatly admires Rotary’s mission and the impact Rotarians have in helping communities around the world, and as her business grows, she would be willing to give a portion of her profits to support Rotary Club initiatives and their work in service and community development.
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Featured Speaker: Albert Peterson
2026-03-18 07:30 - 08:30 | Doubletree at Bell Tower Shops, 13051 Bell Tower Drive, Fort Myers, 33907, United States
Featured Speaker for March 18th Meeting:Albert “Uncle Al” Peterson
The Legacy of Harry S. Truman
Join us this Wednesday as Albert “Uncle Al” Peterson presents on the 33rd President of the United States, Harry S. Truman. Learn how Truman shaped the end of WWII, influenced the United Nations, CIA, National Security Council, and NATO. Uncle Al will also cover the Marshall Plan, recognition of Israel, early Cold War policy, and the first presidential pardoning of a Thanksgiving turkey. We hope to see you there!
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Featured Speaker: Tim Hardy
2026-03-25 07:30 - 08:30 | Doubletree at Bell Tower Shops, 13051 Bell Tower Drive, Fort Myers, 33907, United States
Featured Speaker for March 25th Meeting:Tim Hardy
Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall
Tim Hardy is currently Director of Marketing at the Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall, a position he has held since August of 2024.
Originally from Peoria, Illinois, Mr. Hardy is a 1988 Magna Cum Laude graduate of the Master’s Program at the College of Advertising and Journalism at the University of Illinois in Urbana-Champaign.
His career in the advertising industry began in August of 1988 in Fort Myers with his first position as Media Director at Firestone & Cimring Advertising; he was promoted to Vice President in 1990.
Subsequent positions include General Sales Manager for the Interconnect of cable companies formerly known as “Southwest Florida Cable Advertising” (currently Comcast); General Sales Manager for Beasley Broadcasting, WFTX-TV FOX4, Media Director at Priority Marketing, and Vice President of Sales at iHeart Media.
Mr. Hardy has been involved in the Southwest Florida community for decades with highlights of service work for the Boys & Girls Club of SWFL, is a 2023 recipient of the Advertising Federation of Southwest Florida’s Silver Medal Award for lifetime service to the SWFL advertising culture, and is a past member of the advertising advisory board of HGTV and Food Networks.
Tim’s hobbies include cars and anything Ford Mustang, and enjoys spending his free time with his friends and family, and son Blake.
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Pre-Golf Tournament Hoedown
2026-03-31 18:00 - 20:00 | IMAG History & Science Center, 2000 Cranford Ave, Fort Myers, FL, 33916
The 2026 Pre-Golf Tournament HoedownPresented by Iron Ridge Insurance | HILB Group
Sponsored by Chase Please join us as we kick-off our Annual Drive for Education Golf Tournament with a fun-filled evening that will include a pig roast & all the fixings, spirits, and our silent auction!
We will also hear from the organizations benefiting from the Drive for Education:

Take Stock in Children | Marshall Bower
Children’s Advocacy Center | Alicia Shannon
Get to Work | Ted Sottong
Sunrise Rotary Fort Myers | Shane Crawford

The Pre-Golf Tournament Hoedown will be held on Tuesday, March 31 from 6 PM – 8PM at the IMAG History & Science Center: 2000 Cranford Ave, Fort Myers, FL 33916.
Casual attire – come prepared to have great fun! Cowboy Boots optional.
Tickets are $50.00 each and can be purchased in advance or the night of the event – paid by check, cash, or credit card. To pay online, visit the Happy Dollars portal and make a one time purchase ($50.00 per ticket).
Please RSVP: Email bonniebolton23@yahoo.com or via phone or text: 318-564-0440
EMAIL RSVPPHONE RSVPThe 2026 Pre-Golf Tournament HoedownPresented by Iron Ridge Insurance | HILB Group
Sponsored by Chase Please join us as we kick-off our Annual Drive for Education Golf Tournament with a fun-filled evening that will include a pig roast & all the fixings, spirits, and our silent auction!
We will also hear from the organizations benefiting from the Drive for Education:

Take Stock in Children | Marshall Bower
Children’s Advocacy Center | Alicia Shannon
Get to Work | Ted Sottong
Sunrise Rotary Fort Myers | Shane Crawford

The Pre-Golf Tournament Hoedown will be held on Tuesday, March 31 from 6 PM – 8PM at the IMAG History & Science Center: 2000 Cranford Ave, Fort Myers, FL 33916.
Casual attire – come prepared to have great fun! Cowboy Boots optional.
Tickets are $50.00 each and can be paid by check, cash, or credit card. If you are a sponsor of the tournament, there is no charge for attending.
Please RSVP: Email bonniebolton23@yahoo.com or via phone or text: 318-564-0440
EMAIL RSVPPHONE RSVPIMAG History & Science Center
Join us on Tuesday, March 31st, 2026 at the IMAG History & Science Center
2000 Cranford Ave, Fort Myers, FL 33916

Featured Speaker: Holly Taylor
2026-04-01 07:30 - 08:30 | Doubletree at Bell Tower Shops, 13051 Bell Tower Drive, Fort Myers, 33907, United States
Featured Speaker for April 1st Meeting:Holly Taylor
Midwest Food Bank
Join us this Wednesday as we welcome Holly Taylor, the Development Manager for Midwest Food Bank. Holly will share insights into the organization’s mission of alleviating hunger and providing food assistance to communities in need, as well as the impact their programs are making both locally and across the country. We hope to see you there!
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Featured Speaker: Christine LoConte
2026-04-08 07:30 - 08:30 | Doubletree at Bell Tower Shops, 13051 Bell Tower Drive, Fort Myers, 33907, United States
Featured Speaker for April 8th Meeting:Christine LoConte
The Dubin Alzheimer’s Center
Christine LoConte, a Southwest Florida native and fellow Rotarian, began her career at 17 as a professional caregiver for individuals with Alzheimer’s, sparking a lifelong passion for supporting the aging population. Her grandmother’s experience with the disease deepened her commitment to the field, and she went on to run a memory care in an assisted living community. Christine has dedicated most of her career to nonprofit work and holds a master’s degree in Social Impact. In July 2024, she became the CEO of The Dubin Center, where she continues to advocate for, and support individuals and families affected by dementia.
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Featured Speaker: Sandra Worth
2026-04-15 07:30 - 08:30 | Doubletree at Bell Tower Shops, 13051 Bell Tower Drive, Fort Myers, 33907, United States
Featured Speaker for April 15th Meeting:Sandra Worth
My Autism Connection, Inc.
Sandra Worth is the Founder and Executive Director of My Autism Connection (MAC), a nonprofit organization that equips adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder with social, career, and life skills to support greater independence. A Certified Autism Specialist, Sandra founded MAC in 2012 after recognizing the lack of resources for autistic adults transitioning from school into adulthood—an issue she experienced firsthand as the parent of a son with autism. Prior to her work in the nonprofit sector, she spent 20 years in healthcare as a radiographer. Through MAC, Sandra works to build community partnerships and expand opportunities for autistic adults to lead fulfilling lives.
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Featured Speaker: Cindy Orndoff
2026-04-22 07:30 - 08:30 | Doubletree at Bell Tower Shops, 13051 Bell Tower Drive, Fort Myers, 33907, United States
Featured Speaker for April 22nd Meeting:Dr. Cindy Orndoff
AI Watch
Dr. Orndoff received her J.D. in 2014 from Ave Maria Law School as well as a B.S. in 1984, an M.S. in 1997, and a Ph.D. in 2001, all in Civil & Environmental Engineering from the University of Illinois Urbana Champaign. She has taught and conducted research in higher education for a land grant university, a state university, a state college, as well as private universities. She has a wealth of knowledge in strategic planning, resource acquisition, integration, and implementation, particularly as it relates to enhancing the effectiveness of complex organizations. She has earned national recognition with regard to communication, information sharing, organizational change, stakeholder interaction, asset management, and project management. She has been active in leadership and management practice issues throughout her career. She has served on many professional committees, including the American Society of Civil Engineers, the NSF Transportation Research Board, the American Society of Engineering Educators, and Community Economic Development Initiatives. She is also an entrepreneurial business owner.
Dr. Orndoff pioneered research on stakeholder consensus building among diverse groups relating to policy, legal issues, economics, decision-making, planning, and, importantly, conflict resolution. Being an attorney brings added value to her consulting services. She is experienced in mediation and arbitration. She has developed a methodology to assist organizations, including universities, in identifying areas where bias exists in the institution and developing an action plan to address issues of bias. Improving operational efficiency has always been her goal. Currently, Dr. Orndoff has started a nonprofit focused on education to warn the public about the documented risks and issues with AI. The nonprofit, AI Watch, was founded on November 15, 2025, and received 501(3)(c) status on March 5, 2026. Her website, aiwatchnonprofit.org, is updated regularly, and educational presentations are available to be scheduled.
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2026 Drive For Education Golf Tournament
2026-04-24 07:00 - 18:00 | Old Corkscrew Golf Club, 17320 Corkscrew Rd, Estero, FL, 33928, United States
12th Annual Drive for Education Rotary Golf TournamentJoin us on Friday, April 24th for the 12th Annual Drive for Education Golf Tournament! We will meet at the Old Corkscrew Golf Club located in Estero, FL for a fun-filled day of golfing, a raffle, a silent auction, and more!
Four amateur golfers are paired with a PGA or LPGA professional golfer. 40 pros go head-to-head for a $3,000 cash purse. The amateur teams compete in a scramble, and the top Pro-Am team will also be recognized for the best round.
1oo% of the tournament’s net earnings support our clubs local and international education programs.
Click the link below to learn more about the tournament and register your team today!
LEARN MOREOLD CORKSCREW GOLF CLUB
Join us on Friday, April 24th, 2026 at the Old Corkscrew Golf Club
17320 Corkscrew Rd, Estero, FL 33928

Sunrise Rotary Club of Fort Myers Weekly Meeting
2026-04-29 07:30 - 08:30 | Doubletree at Bell Tower Shops, 13051 Bell Tower Drive, Fort Myers, 33907, United States
Sunrise Rotary Club – April 29th Meeting:Join us this Wednesday for our Rotary meeting and connect with fellow members of the Rotary Club of Fort Myers – Sunrise. This meeting is a great opportunity to stay informed on club updates, upcoming initiatives, and ways we can continue making a positive impact in our community, while enjoying fellowship with friends. Your participation matters, and we hope to see you there!
A huge thank you to everyone who participated in the OneDigital Drive for Education Golf Tournament – your support helps keep our mission moving forward!
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Featured Speakers: Ethan Natvig & Nate Dwyer
2026-05-06 07:30 - 08:30 | Doubletree at Bell Tower Shops, 13051 Bell Tower Drive, Fort Myers, 33907, United States
Featured Speakers for May 6th Meeting:Ethan Natvig & Nate Dwyer
Traumoto
Ethan Natvig – Founder & CEO of Traumoto
Ethan Natvig is a Registered Nurse with over five years of experience working in emergency and trauma settings across multiple emergency departments in the United States. Through his firsthand experience treating critical injuries, he recognized a gap in immediate care available at motorcycle crash scenes.
He founded Traumoto to bridge that gap by equipping riders with purpose built trauma kits and the education needed to respond effectively in the moments before emergency services arrive. His work focuses on practical, real world application of life saving techniques tailored specifically to motorcycle related injuries.
Ethan is passionate about improving rider safety, increasing awareness, and empowering everyday riders to be prepared when it matters most.
Nate Dwyer – Combat Medic & Traumoto Contributor
Nate is a two time combat medic with extensive real world experience providing critical care in high stress and unpredictable environments. His background includes managing severe traumatic injuries where rapid decision making and effective intervention are essential.
He currently works alongside Traumoto, contributing to educational content and helping translate battlefield proven medical principles into practical skills that everyday riders can apply in real world scenarios.
His perspective brings a unique and highly impactful layer to trauma education, bridging the gap between military medicine and civilian emergency response.
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Featured Speaker: Sherri-Lee Mercuri
2026-05-13 07:30 - 08:30 | Doubletree at Bell Tower Shops, 13051 Bell Tower Drive, Fort Myers, 33907, United States
Featured Speaker for May 13th Meeting:Sherri-Lee Mercuri
President & Executive Director
Guardians of Florida Animal Rescue
Sherri has been involved in animal rescue for more than three decades working with animals from all kinds of backgrounds.
In 2014, she made it official and founded Royal Canadian Pooch Rescue in Ontario, which focused on networking with other rescues to help needy animals both North and South of the Canadian border. Shortly thereafter, she moved to the US and continued her mission to help as many innocent souls as possible.
She enrolled in Cesar’s Way Dog Training and became certified; not to become a dog trainer but knowing the skills learned in that program would be beneficial in animal rescue.
Sherri also spent time in Jamaica and Bahamas providing much needed medical care (triage and hands on spay/neuter) to animals there. She has a well-established network of medical professionals all over South Florida which she consults with on a regular basis and has fostered strong relationships with many county shelters and other rescue organizations in the area.
In 2021, Sherri co-founded Guardians of Florida Animal Rescue with 2 other board members, Dana Voris Bursch and Diana Ferrante Thies. The need for resources to rescue, restore and rehome animals across South and Central Florida is never-ending and Sherri was thrilled to have formally organized with her co-founders to make an even greater impact.
Sherri was honored to be selected as the recipient of the prestigious 2022 William J. Von Liebig Foundation Award for her significant accomplishments in animal welfare.
One can always find a houseful of short-term, long-term and forever-term wonderful, loving mutts living with Sherri!
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13051 Bell Tower Drive, FL, 33907
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Featured Speaker: Amy Turner
2026-05-20 07:30 - 08:30 | Doubletree at Bell Tower Shops, 13051 Bell Tower Drive, Fort Myers, 33907, United States
Featured Speaker for May 20th Meeting:Amy Turner
Executive Director
Sally J. Pimentel Deaf & Hard of Hearing Center
Amy Turner is the Executive Director of the Sally J. Pimentel Deaf & Hard of Hearing Center, a nonprofit agency, where she champions equal communication access for the Deaf and hard of hearing community. Before stepping into this role, she worked at the Lighthouse of SWFL for the Blind and Visually Impaired, advocating for individuals with vision loss.
A dedicated leader, Amy has served two terms as President of the American Business Women’s Association Imperial River Chapter and now serves as Chair of the ABWA Southwest Florida District Council (2026–2027).
As an active Rotarian since 2015, Amy has led numerous community service projects and built strong collaborations to support local initiatives. Through her work, she has strengthened partnerships between organizations and engaged volunteers in meaningful service.
Amy enjoys gardening, cooking, trips to Home Depot, and playing the piano. She also shares a love of traveling while embracing new cultures and experiences.
About the Sally J. Pimentel Deaf & Hard of Hearing Center
Established in 1983, the mission of the Sally J. Pimentel Deaf & Hard of Hearing Center (DHHC) is to empower Deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals and their families in Southwest Florida through education, advocacy, and community engagement.
Serving Lee, Collier, Charlotte, Hendry, and Glades counties, DHHC provides comprehensive services including interpreting, American Sign Language (ASL) classes, Deaf Mentor and education programs, youth initiatives, Deaf Senior programs, support groups, workforce readiness, free amplified phone program, advocacy, and community outreach.
As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and proud United Way partner agency, DHHC receives funding and support from the Lee County Board of County Commissioners, the City of Cape Coral, United Way, regional foundations, private donors, and community leaders committed to strengthening communication access throughout the region.
For more information, visit www.dhhc.life, email info@dhhc.life, call (239) 461-0334, or connect via video phone at (239) 247-5821.
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Featured Speaker: Agnese Incardona
2026-05-27 07:30 - 08:30 | Doubletree at Bell Tower Shops, 13051 Bell Tower Drive, Fort Myers, 33907, United States
Featured Speaker for May 27th Meeting:Agnese Incardona
Rotary Exchange Student
Join us this Wednesday as we welcome Agnese Incardona, a 17 year old exchange student from Sommatino, Sicily. Born and raised in Sicily, Agnese enjoys reading, listening to music, and traveling. She is a strong student with a passion for philosophy and has spent the school year in the U.S., improving her English, making new friends, and stepping outside her comfort zone. As her exchange experience comes to a close and she prepares to return to Italy, come hear her story and help us give her a warm Rotary welcome!
WEEKLY SUNRISE MEETING
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