SWFL Rheem Team Renews Scholar-Athlete Title Sponsor Role
Steps up to support Rotary Club of Fort Myers South banquet for 13th year! The Rotary Club of Fort Myers South is pleased to announce the Southwest Florida Rheem Team will proudly serve as the overall $10,000 Scholarship Sponsor for the 31th Annual Rotary South Scholar Athlete Banquet. This is the thirteenth year the Southwest Florida Rheem Team has served as a major sponsor of the event and its eighth year as the overall Scholarship Sponsor. The scholarship program recognizes top athletes from area high schools based on athletic and academic achievement, along with strength of character....
Read More4-Way Test Award Nominees Sought
The Rotary Club of Fort Myers South is seeking deserving nominees for its annual 4-Way Test Award. This prestigious award recognizes individuals in the community who exemplify Rotary values in their personal and business lives. These recipients emphasize service above self and conduct their lives and business in line with the four tenets of Rotary International: Is it truth? Is it fair to all concerned? Does it build goodwill and better friendships? Will it be beneficial to all concerned? If you know of a business owner or professional in the South Fort Myers area who would be a good...
Read MoreRotary’s Cattle Can delivered to young cancer patient at Golisano
Rotary Club of Fort Myers South members recently put together and donated a “cattle can” to the American Cancer Society’s Lee County Cattle Baron’s Ball, where it was purchased by an ACS supporter. Cattle cans are themed gift baskets (but in a metal can) aimed at making young cancer patients’ treatment time more bearable. Rotary’s cattle can was delivered to Christian at Golisano Children’s Hospital at Health Park on February 3, and certainly brightened the start of his day.
Read MoreGrants Awarded by Rotary Club of Fort Myers South
Rotary Club of Fort Myers South awarded three community grants to local organizations on January 30, 2017, totaling $7,000. McGregor Clinic provides holistic, integrated health care to people living with HIV/AIDS. They provide case management and prevention services to the community at large. The organization has been in operation here for 17 years. The $2,500 grant given by Rotary South will be used to enhance the Positive Living Room. Valerie’s House is a non-profit organization devoted to providing children and their families, who have experienced the death of a loved one, a safe...
Read MoreAtlanta 2017 Rotary International Convention
Atlanta Convention Super Early Bird Registration Discounts May 28 – June 6 Attending the annual Rotary International convention is a perfect way to experience Rotary’s internationality, exchange ideas with fellow members, and discover new avenues – and potential partners – for service. It’s only once every several years that the United States has the honor of hosting the Rotary International Convention, and that time is coming June 10-14, 2017 in Atlanta. Even though it’s a year away, Rotary South is working on arrangements for round trip bus...
Read MoreJohnson and Kobie to represent RI District 6960 in Atlanta
Southland Young Professionals Summit delegates selected to exchange ideas and make the Rotary experience more relevant to the next generation of leaders Rotary District 6960 District Governor Cyndi Doragh is pleased to announce that two applicants from the district have been selected to participate in the Rotary International Southland Young Professionals Summit in Atlanta this June. Shannon Johnson and Christine Kobie were selected by a panel of judges in a competitive application process to represent the district. The summit provides a unique opportunity to exchange ideas with delegates...
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