Law and Order Ball Highlights Law Enforcement Heroes
Each year, Rotary Club of Fort Myers South presents the Law and Order Ball to thank the everyday heroes of our law enforcement agencies who keep us safe and enable us to build our businesses and thrive as a community. This year’s event is scheduled for October 19th – save the date!
Read MoreScholar-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 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 MoreClub celebrates 50th Anniversary and Leadership Installation
Rotary Club of Fort Myers South kicked off its 50th anniversary celebration at its annual installation dinner held at Crowne Plaza on Friday, June 15. In the spirit of the “Golden Oldies” the evening included a social hour, TV-dinner style buffet, Paul Harris roll call, and a musical journey through the decades with recognition of the clubs past presidents. Rotary District Governor Sandra Hemstead and Past District Governor Pete Doragh installed the 2018-2019 club officers and board members. Before passing the gavel to incoming president Tracie Bagans, past president Greg Blurton...
Read MoreRotary Presents Awards to Community Leaders
Arlene Goldberg and Diana Willis honored for “service above self” The Rotary Club of Fort Myers South presented its prestigious 4-Way Test Award to Arlene Goldberg and Vocational Service Leadership Award to Diana Willis at its June 26 luncheon. Rotary 4-Way Test Award Rotary’s 4-Way Test is a nonpartisan and nonsectarian ethical guide for Rotarians to use for their personal and professional relationships. The test acknowledges truth, fairness, goodwill and benefit for all concerned. It is the standard by which a Rotarian’s highest level of conduct is measured, and the criteria Rotary Club of...
Read More