Featured Speaker for February 19th Meeting: Gary Goforth Club Assembly & Preview of the 2025 Golf Tournament Join us for a special Rotary Club assembly with President Gary Goforth as he shares the latest Membership update and important club news. Don’t miss this opportunity to stay informed, get involved, and connect with fellow members. We will also provide a brief update on the volunteer support needed for the upcoming Golf Tournament—so mark your calendars for Friday, May 2nd, at The Dunes Golf & Country Club on Sanibel Island! The OneDigital Sunrise Rotary ProAm Classic is the premier fundraising event of the Sunrise Rotary Club's Drive For Education. Now in its 11th year, this tournament brings together golf professionals and amateurs for a day of competition and camaraderie - all in support of education. 100% of the tournament's net earnings go directly to local and international education programs, helping to create brighter futures through [...]

Featured Speaker for February 5th Meeting: Steve Colgate Racing, A Sailor's Life Olympian, America’s Cup competitor, and ever-present participant on the racing circuit, Steve Colgate personifies the sport and lifestyle of sailing. He has dedicated many years to sailing education for people of all ages and walks of life and has a long history of competing and winning in the sailboat racing world. Steve grew up in Cold Spring Harbor, NY, and started sailing Atlantic Class sailboats and Lightnings on Long Island Sound at the age of nine. A 1957 Yale graduate, he served two years as an Air Force officer and then sharpened his knowledge of all things maritime during a four-year stint at a boat supply store in New York City before launching Offshore in 1964. Steve’s racing career spans seven decades and includes nearly every significant race in the world. In 1955 he crewed aboard the Spanish yacht Mare Nostrum in the 1955 Trans-Atlantic [...]

Featured Speaker for January 29th Meeting: John McKinnon Executive Director - Midwest Food Bank John McKinnon is the Executive Director of Midwest Food Bank's Florida Division, bringing over 20 years of leadership experience in business and nonprofit management. With a proven track record of revitalizing organizations and driving impactful missions, John's strategic vision and operational expertise have positioned him as a transformative leader in both corporate and charitable sectors. Throughout his career, John has demonstrated a global perspective, gaining invaluable experience through his work across the United States and internationally in countries such as Malaysia, the Philippines, and Nicaragua. His ability to adapt and innovate in diverse cultural and organizational settings has been a cornerstone of his success. Before joining Midwest Food Bank, John served as Executive Director and CEO of multiple Adult and Teen Challenge locations, including the Fort Myers Chapter, and most recently, the St. Louis, Missouri location. Under his leadership, [...]