Fort Myers Sunrise Rotary

Featured Speaker: Tim Hardy
2026-03-25 07:30 - 08:30 (America/New_York) | 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.
WEEKLY SUNRISE MEETING
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13051 Bell Tower Drive, FL, 33907
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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!
WEEKLY SUNRISE MEETING
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13051 Bell Tower Drive, FL, 33907
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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.
WEEKLY SUNRISE MEETING
Join us on Wednesday at the DoubleTree by Hilton at Bell Tower Shops
13051 Bell Tower Drive, FL, 33907
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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.
WEEKLY SUNRISE MEETING
Join us on Wednesday at the DoubleTree by Hilton at Bell Tower Shops
13051 Bell Tower Drive, FL, 33907
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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.
WEEKLY SUNRISE MEETING
Join us on Wednesday at the DoubleTree by Hilton at Bell Tower Shops
13051 Bell Tower Drive, FL, 33907
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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!
WEEKLY SUNRISE MEETING
Join us on Wednesday at the DoubleTree by Hilton at Bell Tower Shops
13051 Bell Tower Drive, FL, 33907
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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.
WEEKLY SUNRISE MEETING
Join us on Wednesday at the DoubleTree by Hilton at Bell Tower Shops
13051 Bell Tower Drive, FL, 33907
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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!
WEEKLY SUNRISE MEETING
Join us on Wednesday at the DoubleTree by Hilton at Bell Tower Shops
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.
WEEKLY SUNRISE MEETING
Join us on Wednesday at the DoubleTree by Hilton at Bell Tower Shops
13051 Bell Tower Drive, FL, 33907
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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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13051 Bell Tower Drive, FL, 33907
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