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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240207T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240207T083000
DTSTAMP:20260404T053846
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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:20260404T053846
CREATED:20240128T192702Z
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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:20260404T053846
CREATED:20240119T221157Z
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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:20260404T053846
CREATED:20240112T164045Z
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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:20260404T053846
CREATED:20240103T172316Z
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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:20260404T053846
CREATED:20231220T170844Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240620T150117Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231220T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231220T083000
DTSTAMP:20260404T053846
CREATED:20231215T145417Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231215T161447Z
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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:20260404T053846
CREATED:20231208T211327Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231208T220858Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231206T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231206T083000
DTSTAMP:20260404T053846
CREATED:20231201T175816Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231201T193127Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231129T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231129T083000
DTSTAMP:20260404T053846
CREATED:20231120T200229Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231120T200229Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231122T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231122T083000
DTSTAMP:20260404T053846
CREATED:20231115T171648Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231220T163021Z
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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
DTSTAMP:20260404T053846
CREATED:20231108T192516Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231108T192737Z
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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:20260404T053846
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:20260404T053846
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:20260404T053846
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:20260404T053846
CREATED:20231011T162814Z
LAST-MODIFIED: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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231013
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231030
DTSTAMP:20260404T053846
CREATED:20230921T182743Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230921T182743Z
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SUMMARY:Scarecrows in the Park Fundraiser
DESCRIPTION:Scarecrows in the Park FundraiserLast 3 Weekends in October\nParking at Lakes Park\nOur club’s participation in Scarecrows in the Park starts in one month.  This is a significant fundraiser for us and helps us fund our projects throughout the year.  As in years past\, our participation is for three weekends and begins on Friday October 13.  Our final day will be Sunday October 29. \nLakes Park charges a $3 parking fee for this event and our job is to collect it for them.  This is a fun and exciting time of the year and we will be outside\, stationed at the front gate as you enter the park from Gladiolus Drive.  The park will be decorated for Halloween and will be attended by many families with small children.  We will accept cash or credit cards (via our phones) and each interaction will typically last about one minute or less. \nWe always need lots of help over the three weekends.  This year\, we will be partnering with the new Babcock Ranch club and they have already signed up for 25 slots.  That still leaves plenty to fill over the three weekends.  Remember\, you can bring family\, friends and students needing volunteer hours.  A volunteer does not need to be a Rotarian to help. \nThe sign-up link: https://volunteersignup.org/R8Y9R \nPlease visit the link and start signing up.  This is one of the fun things we do.
URL:https://fmsunriserotary.com/event/scarecrows-in-the-park-fundraiser/
LOCATION:Doubletree at Bell Tower Shops\, 13051 Bell Tower Drive\, Fort Myers\, 33907\, United States
CATEGORIES:Upcoming Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Fort Myers Sunrise Rotary":MAILTO:rglsurf@comcast.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231004T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231004T083000
DTSTAMP:20260404T053846
CREATED:20230927T162916Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230927T163504Z
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SUMMARY:Featured Speaker: Don Thomas - Gift of Life of Florida
DESCRIPTION:Featured Speaker for October 4th Meeting:Don Thomas\nGift of Life of Florida\nDon was born in Rochester\, New York. Don & Sue have been residents of Cape Coral Florida since 1981. He is a Major Donor to the Rotary Foundation\, Sustaining Member\, and both Sue and Don are benefactors. \nHe is a Charter Member of the Rotary Club of Cape Coral Goldcoast\, was the Charter Secretary\, and is a Past President of his club. \nDon was District Governor of 6960 in 2010-2011 and was a delegate to the Council on Legislation 2016. He is an Alumni of the Rotary Foundation. \nDon was President of Gift of Life of Florida 2016 – 2018. Both Don and Sue are on the Board of Directors. \nHe is a Charter member of the Rotary Leadership Institute Sunshine Division\, Discussion Leader and was Director of Training Development. \nDon was honored to receive the District 6960 “Service Above Self Award” and was twice named “Rotarian of the Year” by his Club. \nDon considers the most rewarding aspects of his many years in Rotary to be the opportunity to participate in the distribution of wheelchairs in Trinidad and Tobago\, Humanitarian trips to the Caribbean\, and his medical missions with Gift of Life including his mission in Romania and a keynote speaker at Zone Institute\, Zones 19&20B. \nHe is District 6960 Chairman and Ambassador for HANWASH Inc. in Cavaillon Haiti\, Don is our District Membership Chair for 2023 – 2026. \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-don-thomas-gift-of-life-of-florida/
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:20230927T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230927T083000
DTSTAMP:20260404T053846
CREATED:20230921T155958Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230921T155958Z
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SUMMARY:Featured Speaker: David F. Hoel - PhD
DESCRIPTION:Featured Speaker for September 27th Meeting:David F. Hoel\, PhD\nLee County Mosquito Control District – Malaria Update\nDr. David Hoel was born and raised in Columbia\, S.C.\, attended high school in Oklahoma and served 3 years in the Army as an ammunition specialist. Afterwards\, David attended Texas A&M University\, graduating in 1986 with a B.S. in entomology and later with an M.S. in 1993 with a specialization in mosquito biology. In 1994 he received a commission as a Medical Service Corps Officer in the U.S. Navy\, serving as a Medical Entomologist from 1994 to 2017. He deployed to Kuwait in support of Operation Enduring Freedom and served for 2 years as an entomology researcher and department head of the Vector Biology Research Program at the U.S. Naval Medical Research Center #3 in Cairo\, Egypt. He completed a PhD at the University of Florida in 2005 studying the bionomics of Aedes albopictus while on active duty. Other Naval assignments included assistant professor at the Uniformed Services University (Bethesda\, MD)\, Navy researcher and liaison officer with the CDC (Atlanta) and also in the same capacity with the USDA’s Center for Medical\, Agricultural and Veterinary Entomology in Gainesville\, FL. While working with the CDC\, David served as the county entomologist for the President’s Malaria Initiative in Uganda\, Nigeria and Liberia. \nImmediately after retiring from the Navy\, David accepted an Assistant Director position at the Lee County Mosquito Control District. Upon the Director’s retirement in December 2018\, David interviewed for and was hired\, serving as the 4th Director of LCMCD since its inception in 1958. \nDavid and Joyce have been married for 28 years and have two children\, Michael and Caroline. \nWEEKLY SUNRISE MEETING\nJoin us on Wednesday at the Crowne Plaza Fort Myers at Bell Tower Shops\n13051 Bell Tower Drive\, FL\, 33907\nLET US KNOW YOU ARE ATTENDING\nCan’t Make it?\nJoin our Zoom Meeting – 2 Ways to Join\nONEClick on the link to our ZOOM ROOM below. With this method you can join via a desktop computer\, laptop computer\, tablet or phone. If you use a desktop or laptop you can use your regular browser or download the Zoom App for your computer. If you plan to join via a tablet or phone\, you must download the application from your phone provider’s App store. \nSunrise ZOOM RoomTWOClick on the link below and and enter\nMeeting ID: 465 653 4071 \nSunrise ZOOM Room
URL:https://fmsunriserotary.com/event/featured-speaker-david-f-hoel-phd/
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:20230920T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230920T083000
DTSTAMP:20260404T053846
CREATED:20230915T154355Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230915T154355Z
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SUMMARY:Club Assembly: Get to Know the Members
DESCRIPTION:September 20th Meeting:Club Assembly\nGet to Know the Members\nThis week’s Rotary Club of Fort Myers Sunrise club meeting will feature the members of the club as the guest speakers. Get to know their hobbies\, their backgrounds\, and some fun facts! Featured members will be: Dilman Thomas\, Jerry Hall\, and Robin Gretz. \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/club-assembly-get-to-know-the-members/
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:20230913T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230913T083000
DTSTAMP:20260404T053846
CREATED:20230906T090725Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230906T194826Z
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SUMMARY:Featured Speaker: Ted Sottong - CEO
DESCRIPTION:Featured Speaker for September 13th Meeting:Ted Sottong\nCEO – Pickup The Ball\nTed 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. \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-ted-sottong-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:20230906T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230906T083000
DTSTAMP:20260404T053846
CREATED:20230830T172814Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230830T172941Z
UID:9095-1693985400-1693989000@fmsunriserotary.com
SUMMARY:Featured Speaker: Alfred Current - District 6960 Governor
DESCRIPTION:Featured Speaker for September 6th Meeting:Alfred Current\nDistrict 6960 Governor\nAlfred Current was born and reared in Gastonia\, North Carolina. He graduated from Lenoir-Rhyne University located in Hickory\, North Carolina with a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1976. He was accepted into the management development program with JB Ivey and Company\, headquartered in Charlotte\, North Carolina\, a retailer now known as Dillard’s. He later moved to the wholesale side of clothing as a manufacturer’s representative for ladies’ apparel. A Church fundraising project put him into the BBQ catering business which then led him to opening a brick-and-mortar BBQ restaurant. \nAlfred served on several boards while in Gastonia including the Gaston-Lincoln Area Mental Health Board\, Gaston County Chapter of the American Red-Cross and Gaston Residential Services-a non-profit advocacy and provider of residential group homes for those with disabilities. He was elected to serve a four-year term on the Gaston County Board of Education in 2008. \nAlfred reconnected with Karen\, a college friend in 2012\, after thirty years had passed. They married in March 2013 and Alfred moved to her home in Englewood. His community involvement includes serving on the board of directors of The Englewood Chamber of Commerce and The United Way of Charlotte County\, along with service to his Church\, Gulf Cove United Methodist. \nAlfred\, a third-generation Rotarian\, began his Rotary journey 31 years ago when he joined the Rotary Club of Gastonia\, North Carolina. He became a member of the Rotary Club of Englewood in July of 2013 and served two terms as club president. He has served as an assistant governor and three years as District Rotary Foundation Chair. Under his leadership\, District 6960 achieved a record-breaking $1.5 million in giving to The Rotary Foundation. \nAlfred and his wife\, Karen\, also a Rotarian\, are Major Donors\, and members of the Bequest Society\, Paul Harris Society\, PolioPlus Society\, as well as the newly formed Triple Crown Society. He is a partner in the firm\, Never Taxed Retirement Advisors\, LLC\, and holds the professional designations of Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU®) and Certified in Long-Term Care (CLTC®). He has four children and he and Karen enjoy ten grandchildren. \nWEEKLY SUNRISE MEETING\nJoin us on Wednesday at the Crowne Plaza Fort Myers at Bell Tower Shops\n13051 Bell Tower Drive\, FL\, 33907\nLET US KNOW YOU ARE ATTENDING\n\nCan’t Make it?\nJoin our Zoom Meeting – 2 Ways to Join\nONEClick on the link to our ZOOM ROOM below. With this method you can join via a desktop computer\, laptop computer\, tablet or phone. If you use a desktop or laptop you can use your regular browser or download the Zoom App for your computer. If you plan to join via a tablet or phone\, you must download the application from your phone provider’s App store. \nSunrise ZOOM RoomTWOClick on the link below and and enter\nMeeting ID: 465 653 4071 \nSunrise ZOOM Room
URL:https://fmsunriserotary.com/event/featured-speaker-alfred-current-district-6960-governor/
LOCATION:Doubletree at Bell Tower Shops\, 13051 Bell Tower Drive\, Fort Myers\, 33907\, United States
CATEGORIES:Wednesday Meeting
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ORGANIZER;CN="Fort Myers Sunrise Rotary":MAILTO:rglsurf@comcast.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230823T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230823T083000
DTSTAMP:20260404T053846
CREATED:20230817T174259Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230817T174259Z
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SUMMARY:Featured Speaker: Katie Butte - Education Assistant
DESCRIPTION:Featured Speaker for August 23rd Meeting:Katie Butte\nEducation Assistant – Holocaust Museum and Cohen Education Center\nAfter graduating in 2021 from the Universität Potsdam (Germany) and University College Dublin (Ireland) with a double Masters in International War Studies focusing on the Holocaust\, Katie moved from Germany to Fort Myers to be closer to her family. Since moving to SWFL\, Katie has joined the Education Department at Naple’s Holocaust Museum and Cohen Education Center where she channels her passion for teaching the lessons of the Holocaust into student and adult tours\, creating interactive programming\, consulting on exhibits\, and carrying out research. Katie is passionate about sharing her knowledge and inspiring the community to learn more about the Holocaust and being an Upstander in their own 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-katie-butte-education-assistant/
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:20230816T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230816T083000
DTSTAMP:20260404T053846
CREATED:20230810T175711Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230810T175712Z
UID:9068-1692171000-1692174600@fmsunriserotary.com
SUMMARY:Featured Speaker: Jordan Brown - FBI Special Agent
DESCRIPTION:Featured Speaker for August 16th Meeting:Jordan Brown\nFBI Special Agent – Speaking on Terrorism\nJordan Brown began his career with the FBI in Jacksonville\, FL\, in 2017 as an Intern. For the summer of 2017\, Jordan worked on various violations\, including criminal and national security matters. At the conclusion of the internship\, Jordan was hired full-time as an Operational Support Technician for the Jacksonville Field Office of the FBI. Jordan continued his work in Jacksonville until 2019\, when he was selected for New Intelligence Analyst training in Quantico\, VA. Upon graduation\, Jordan was assigned in Huntsville\, AL\, at the Terrorist Explosive Device Analytical Center where he worked with scientists to disseminate intelligence pertaining to Improvised Explosive Devices recovered throughout the world. \nIn June 2021\, Jordan began training as a New Agent in Quantico\, VA. Upon graduation from the Basic Field Training Course\, Jordan was assigned to work White Collar Crime in Fort Myers\, FL\, out of the Fort Myers Resident Agency-Tampa Field Office. Jordan has a B.S. in Homeland Security and a B.S. in Global Conflict Studies from Embry Riddle Aeronautical University and an A.A. degree from Daytona State College. \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-jordan-brown-fbi-special-agent/
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:20230809T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230809T083000
DTSTAMP:20260404T053846
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SUMMARY:Featured Speaker: Priya Ahluwalia - Rotary Club of Babcock Ranch President
DESCRIPTION:Featured Speaker for August 9th Meeting:Priya Ahluwalia\nRotary Club of Babcock Ranch – President\nPriya Ahluwalia is a true entrepreneur at heart. She has over 14+ years of professional experience in multiple sectors (startups\, teaching\, and nonprofits). She specializes in strategy\, business\, life mentoring/coaching\, and business development roles across early-stage startups. She is the Founder of MoAloo Ventures (a venture capital firm)\, where the firm brings ideas to life. MoAloo Ventures help incubate startups and assist them in launching in the market. \nShe has two Masters’s degrees (Chinese Language and English Literature) with a Bachelor’s in Business Administration. Priya is fluent in English\, Chinese (Mandarin)\, Hindi\, and Punjabi\, with some proficiency in Japanese. She has personal and professional experience in China\, India\, and the United States. Priya loves to teach Chinese and Hindi language\, travel the world with her best friend (husband – Mohit)\, and paint in her free time. \nPriya joined Rotary in May 2022 and currently serves as the Club-President of the Rotary Club of Babcock Ranch. Her goal is to make an impact in others’ lives. \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-priya-ahluwalia-rotary-club-of-babcock-ranch-president/
LOCATION:Doubletree at Bell Tower Shops\, 13051 Bell Tower Drive\, Fort Myers\, 33907\, United States
CATEGORIES:Wednesday Meeting
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ORGANIZER;CN="Fort Myers Sunrise Rotary":MAILTO:rglsurf@comcast.net
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SUMMARY:Featured Speaker: Angela Katz - Executive Director
DESCRIPTION:Featured Speaker for August 2nd Meeting:Angela Katz\nExecutive Director\nAngela Katz is an Executive Director at LARC\, the Lee Association of Remarkable Citizens. 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. \nA highly accomplished strategic fundraising and development professional\, Katz joined LARC as director of development and communications in 2016. Her responsibilities included fund development\, internal and external communications\, marketing\, and advancing community and business partnerships. \nPrior to LARC\, Katz established her own company\, Angela Katz\, LLC\, specializing in fundraising strategies for non-profits. She was the development director of Ronald McDonald House Charities of Southwest Florida for four years. Katz transitioned into non-profit work after retiring from a successful career as a Regional Vice President with PartyLite Gifts. She was responsible for strategic direction and training for a sales leadership team of more than 300 individuals\, generating more than $1 million in annual sales. \nKatz aims to continue championing innovative programs and meeting community needs for individuals with intellectual disabilities. She created the Learn\, Achieve\, Become Program (LAB) as well as the Exceptional Employers event recognizing employers in our community that have hired individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Through vision and funding\, she brought LARC’s Engraving Enterprise to life and established the Lori Carroll-Collins Scholarship fund. \nKatz received her certification in fundraising management from Indiana University\, Lilly Family School of Philanthropy. She earned certificates in non-profit management and non-profit operations from Hodges University. She is a board member of the Association of Fundraising Professionals and The Babcock Neighborhood School. She was named non-profit employee of the year by The Cape Coral Community Foundation in 2019. \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-angela-katz-executive-director/
LOCATION:Doubletree at Bell Tower Shops\, 13051 Bell Tower Drive\, Fort Myers\, 33907\, United States
CATEGORIES:Wednesday Meeting
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ORGANIZER;CN="Fort Myers Sunrise Rotary":MAILTO:rglsurf@comcast.net
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SUMMARY:Featured Speaker: Christopher S. Bernier\, Ed.D. - Superintendent
DESCRIPTION:Featured Speaker for July 26th Meeting:Christopher S. Bernier\, Ed.D.\nSuperintendent\nDr. Christopher Bernier was sworn in as Superintendent of Schools of the School District of Lee County on May 16\, 2022. With nearly 100\,000 students and 13\,000+ employees\, Dr. Bernier will lead the 9th largest school district in Florida and 32nd largest in the U.S. His priority as Superintendent is to lead with a student-centered philosophy and ensure that the district’s strategic plan will meet the academic and social emotional needs of our students. Dr. Bernier also plans to prioritize the district’s budget to ensure that the district is being fiscally responsible and good stewards of taxpayer dollars. \nThe district’s core values will guide Dr. Bernier’s leadership: \n\nExcellence\nIntegrity\nHigh Expectations\nAccountability\nBelief in Students\nProfessionalism\n\nPrior to Lee County\, Dr. Bernier served as the Chief of Staff for the Clark County School District (CCSD) in Las Vegas\, Nevada\, the fifth largest school district in the country. For three years\, he helped to execute the student-centered vision of the Clark County District for the over 300\,000 students and 42\,000 employees\, investing an annual budget in excess of $5 billion. As an Executive Cabinet leader\, Dr. Bernier led many projects\, including a few below: \n\nEmergency Operations and COVID Response Commander\nLead Member of District’s Negotiation Team\nChairman of the Diversity’s Inclusion and Equity Committee for Goals and Objectives\nChairman and Digital One to One Project Lead\nChief Facilitator Superintendent’s Student Advisory Committee\nChairman of the Community and School Safety Committee\n\nBefore being recruited to Las Vegas\, Dr. Bernier served Orange County Public Schools (OCPS) from 1987 until 2019. He was a devoted classroom teacher\, Assistant Principal\, Principal at middle\, high and virtual schools\, Director of Professional Development and Associate Superintendent. His final promotion with OCPS resulted in Dr. Bernier leading the Office of School Choice where he was responsible for all choice options including Alternative Education\, Charter Schools\, Orange County Virtual School\, K-12 Magnet Programs\, School Age Services\, Student Enrollment\, Teen Parent Program and Home Education. These responsibilities supported the vision and mission of OCPS and influenced the trajectory for more than 200\,000 students\, 25\,000 team members and a budget in excess of 2.2 billion dollars. \nDr. Bernier has received numerous recognitions for his work including being named Florida Principal for the Year by The Florida PTA. Throughout his career\, he has remained a devoted student advocate and has fostered\, nurtured\, and maintained safe and positive learning environments wherever he has the opportunity to serve. Dr. Bernier has a proven capacity for developing and implementing equitable educational improvement efforts\, advancing access for all\, and raising student achievement through shared leadership with school leaders\, educators\, students and community members. \nDr. Bernier earned his undergraduate degree in History and Education from Le Moyne College in Syracuse\, New York\, a master’s degree in Educational Leadership from Nova Southeastern and his doctorate in Educational Leadership from the University of Central Florida. \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-christopher-s-bernier-ed-d-superintendent/
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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SUMMARY:Featured Speaker: Olena Hall\, Olga & Volodymyr Vermiichyk - Update on Ukraine
DESCRIPTION:Featured Speaker for July 19th Meeting:Olena Hall\, Olga & Volodymyr Vermiichyk\nUpdate on Ukraine\nOlena Hall was born in Ukraine in 1986 and moved to the U.S. in 2015. She earned her masters degree in Philology (The study of language) from Volyn National University in 2008.  She worked as a school teacher in Ukraine until she moved to the United States.  Since arriving in the U.S. Olena has spent time raising her now 15 year old son and 6 year old daughter as well as working for several years as a Paraprofessional helping children learn the English language. She has also spent time advocating for Ukrainian causes including organizing supply drives to send Aid to Ukraine. She enjoys advocating for Ukrainians and talking about Ukrainian culture and language. \nOlga & Volodymyr Vermiichyk (Olena’s parents) – were both born in Ukraine. They have lived in Ukraine since their birth until the present day.  Olga is an assistant principal at the public school near her home\, and has been working as an educator for 38 years. Volodymyr is an electrical engineer\, is now retired and works as a school bus driver. They want people in the U.S. and around the world to understand the struggles of the Ukrainian people to maintain their culture\, language and national identity in the face of a Russian aggression that insists those things do not exist. \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-olena-hall-update-on-ukraine/
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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SUMMARY:Featured Speaker: Liz Christie - Club President
DESCRIPTION:Featured Speaker for July 12th Meeting:Liz Christie\nPresident\nLiz Christie serves as the 2023-2024 Rotary Club of Fort Myers Sunrise President.  In May of 2023 she traveled to the Rotary International Convention in Melbourne\, Australia in preparation for the year as Club President.  During her presentation\, she will review the convention activities and share her experiences in Melbourne and Sydney. \nShe has been a Rotarian for 23 years and proudly served as Club President of the Rotary Club of Palatine\, IL in 2011-2012.  She was born in Winona\, MN and attended the University of Rochester\, NY where she received a BA in Political Science and minors in both Marketing and Economics.   She relocated to the Chicagoland area and attended DePaul University where she earned an MBA in Change Leadership Management. \nShe spent her years in the Chicagoland area working with nonprofits and businesses to create local\, national and international events.  During her tenure she coordinated activities ranging from golf outings with the Chicago Bears to private label food industry trade shows to dinner dance galas for local youth programs.  Through her own event company\, ElizEvents\, she initiated the area’s St. Patrick’s Day celebration and parade\, as well as the Rotary Oktoberfest celebration – both of which still remain strong in the Palatine\, IL community. \nIn 2019 she and her husband\, Matt\, moved to Fort Myers.  After finding an event position with a manufacturing reliability company\, Covid arrived and essentially wiped the on-site event industry off the map.  This provided an opportunity to explore the world of community management and in June of 2020 she received her state Community Association Manager’s license.  She currently works for Castle Management as a CAM in Estero\, FL.  Liz is also a current member of the American Legion Auxiliary and the Order of the Moose. \nWEEKLY SUNRISE MEETING\nJoin us on Wednesday at the Crowne Plaza Fort Myers at Bell Tower Shops\n13051 Bell Tower Drive\, FL\, 33907\nLET US KNOW YOU ARE ATTENDING\n\nCan’t Make it?\nJoin our Zoom Meeting – 2 Ways to Join\nONEClick on the link to our ZOOM ROOM below. With this method you can join via a desktop computer\, laptop computer\, tablet or phone. If you use a desktop or laptop you can use your regular browser or download the Zoom App for your computer. If you plan to join via a tablet or phone\, you must download the application from your phone provider’s App store. \nSunrise ZOOM RoomTWOClick on the link below and and enter\nMeeting ID: 465 653 4071 \nSunrise ZOOM Room
URL:https://fmsunriserotary.com/event/featured-speaker-liz-christie-president/
LOCATION:Doubletree at Bell Tower Shops\, 13051 Bell Tower Drive\, Fort Myers\, 33907\, United States
CATEGORIES:Wednesday Meeting
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