Scholar-Athletes recognized by Rotary South
The 34th annual event recognizes top athletes from area high schools based on athletic and academic achievement, along with strength of character. Nineteen Lee County-area high schools each nominated one top male and one top female varsity letter winner who demonstrate leadership characteristics, have GPAs of 3.2 or higher, and are involved in school and community activities. A selection committee of Rotary South members interviews nominees and selects the top male and female Scholar Athletes of the year, who will each receive a $5,000 college scholarship. Additional “Service Above...
Read MoreWeekly Luncheons on hold due to COVID-19
A message from club president Kerri Goldsmith… In compliance with CDC recommendations regarding COVID-19 precautions, as well as Rotary International’s suggestions, our Board has decided to cancel all Rotary South luncheon meetings until further notice; and our socials have been postponed. Even if someone appears symptom free, they could still be carrying the virus and be contagious, and the United States cases, including new cases in Florida, are on the uptick. By ceasing these group gatherings for a time, there will be less risk of spreading the virus. We will continue to...
Read MoreRotary Disaster Relief – Hurricane Dorian
Humanitarian crisis unfolds in hurricane-stricken Bahamas! Looking for ways to help those affected by Hurricane Dorian,? Look to ROTARY! There are several ways you can help through Rotary! 1) HURRICANE DORIAN RELIEF FUND As with the Carolinas last year, The Rotary Foundation has set up a Disaster Relief Donor Advised Fund where donations may be general or earmarked for a specific state, island or Rotary District. Did you know that The Rotary Foundation has had Charity Navigator’s top rating (100 out of 100) for 11 years running? A committee consisting of a Rotarian in each...
Read MoreRotary South honors four key community figures
Kohn, Fancher, Bryson, Goldsmith garner awards The backbone of Southwest Florida are the people who give of themselves to make it better. Four such people are this year’s Rotary Club of Fort Myers South award winners. Downtown House of Pizza owner Jason Kohn and Keep Lee County Beautiful Executive Director Trish Fancher won the Four-Way Test Award. The Vocational Service Leadership Award went to Dr. Jesse Bryson, who founded and directs the I Will Mentorship Foundation, and Kerri Goldsmith, a financial advisor at HBKS Wealth Advisors. “Each winner is a sterling example of the principles...
Read MoreRotary Club of Fort Myers South builds children’s park
Partnership with Habitat for Humanity benefits Majorca Palms The Rotary Club believes every child deserves a place to play. That’s why members of the Rotary Club of Fort Myers South partnered with Habitat for Humanity of Lee and Hendry Counties to build a new community park at Majorca Palms in the Tice area of Fort Myers. About two dozen Rotarians spent the morning of Saturday, July 20 laying down sod and installing new playground equipment to benefit 175 children and 150 families in the neighborhood. The park is the first of its kind for the local chapter of Habitat for Humanity. It...
Read MoreTommie Smith to Speak at Rotary South Scholar Athlete Awards
Sprinter who made iconic protest will address local high schoolers His silent gesture shook the sports world 50 years ago. On his visit to Southwest Florida, he’ll seek to inspire others to do the same. Civil rights pioneer and Olympic gold medalist Tommie Smith will be the keynote speaker for the 2019 Rotary of Fort Myers South Scholar-Athlete Awards banquet on Wednesday, May 15, 2019. The ceremony and announcement of scholarship recipients will run from 7-9 p.m. at the Crowne Plaza Fort Myers on 13051 Bell Tower Drive. Smith and fellow Olympian John Carlos raised their black-gloved fists...
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