At our February luncheon, some ninety members and guests heard Derek Bell, 5-time Le Mans winner, recount some of his racing adventures, accompanied by video of Derek driving some of the world's iconic race tracks. Attendees agreed it was an exciting and unusual event!

Our tour of the Babcock Ranch was a success, as was our Dine-Out on February 17. Our sold-out Opera Naples outing to Gounod's Faust is scheduled for February 26, with dinner to follow at a nearby Italian restaurant. Thanks to Bob Von Wojcik for organizing this event.

We have a host of events coming up in March: Stammtisch on March 7; Luncheon on March 12; Cocktails and Conversation on March 16; Arcadia Youth Rodeo on March 17; Book Club on March 19; and a private tour of the Collier County Emergency Services Center on March 23.  Please sign up as soon as possible for these great activities. I hope to see many of you there. Please visit www.imcofa.com for more information on all of our future events.

As we begin preparations for our next directory, to be distributed in the fall, we need your help. Please send us your new phone numbers, email addresses, etc. Go to our webpage and click on the CONTACT US button. Then fill out your changes on the form and press 

UPDATE MY INFORMATION to submit the form for processing.

As a reminder, our new fiscal year begins on May 1, and annual dues of $70 are payable. To pay by credit card click here: www.imcofa.com/payments or send a check to IMCA at P.O. Box 770034, Naples FL 34107. Thank you.

KARL WYSS

President

Fred Acker

is retired from the automotive business and enjoys golf, tennis, and walking. He and his wife, Jean, live in Naples all year.

Scott Boyd 

lives year-round in Naples with his wife, Pamela. Scott has lived or traveled extensively in Asia, Europe, North America, South America, Australia, and China.

John Leikhim 

lived in the UK for 6 years and also worked in Japan China, Belgium and Venezuela. He retired as a VP from Procter and Gamble and goes back to Cincinnati, Ohio with his wife, Pat, during the summer.

Stuart Schweitzer (Stu)

and his wife, Harriet, spend time in Estero and New York City. Stu is Vice chairman and Global Markets Strategist with J. P. Morgan Private Bank. His interests include economics, finance, world affairs, and politics, and he enjoys being outdoors when he can find the time.

Stammtisch - Wednesday, March 7

IMCA men gather at a local restaurant at 6:00 p.m. for drinks, dinner and conversation. Alex Neumann organizes this program, which meets on the first Wednesday of every month in season. Contact him at: AlexanderNeumann@comcast.net, phone: (239) 825-5477.

Dress code - Smart Casual/Resort Casual. The location is: OLD EUROPE BISTRO, Naples Walk Plaza, 2464 Vanderbilt Beach Road, Ste. 500, Naples, Florida 34109. Phone number of the restaurant is: (239) 254-9690.

Luncheon - Monday, March 12

Don't miss Mr. C. Michael Armstrong, retired CEO of AT&T, who will talk to us about the timely topic of "Ethics in Business," drawing on his own personal experiences.

MENU:

The entrée is Sliced Sirloin Steak with Mashed Potatoes & Gravy and Chef's Fresh Vegetables. The alternative entrée is a Vegetable Plate or a Fruit Plate. Rolls, coffee, iced tea, lemonade and fountain soda are included. Dessert is Bread Pudding. Spouses and guests are welcome. The cost is $25 per person.

Those who have prepaid can go directly to the coffee/ice tea stations after 11:15 a.m. The courtesy table is for those who need to pick up their name tags, special food-selection place cards, etc. Lunch begins at 12 noon.

To register and pay by credit card click here:  www.imcofa.com/payments.

To register and pay by check: send check to IMCA, P.O. Box 770034, Naples, Florida 34107. Please make check payable to IMCA. On the memo line of the check you can write Vegetable Plate or Fruit Plate if you don't want the advertised entrée.

Those with questions or wishing to confirm their names on the list may contact Harald Josefsen, our Treasurer, at imcalunch@aol.com

Cocktails & Conversation - Friday, March 16

Members, spouses and guests are invited for a social get together between 6-8 p.m. at the Port Royal home of our member, Dr. Gene Burke. Wine, cool drinks and substantial snacks will be served. The cost is $35 per person.

Register and pay click here: www.imcofa.com/payments. Otherwise, send a check to IMCA, P.O. Box 70034, Naples, FL 34107.

Participants are limited to 60, so register early.

Arcadia Youth Rodeo - Saturday, March 17

We look forward to a great day at the Arcadia Youth Rodeo on March 17. Activities start at 10:00 a.m., and the event is free. We plan a lunch at the 80-year-old Wheeler's Cafe around 1:00 p.m.   Afterwards, we will visit the Historic District, which offers a wide selection of antique stores and many other interesting shops, including ice cream parlors.

Arcadia is a typical south Florida farm town, which has kept much of its small town Americana character. It has become one of Florida's foremost towns for antique treasures. To find out more, visit the following links: 

http://www.arcadia-fl.gov/,  http://www.arcadiarodeo.com/  and http://www.arcadiaflantiques.com/

Please let Gerry Swart know as soon as possible if you plan to participate. A flyer with additional details will follow soon. His phone number is (239) 262-5007; his email is  guswart@comcast.net.

 Book Club - Monday March 19

The Book club will meet at the Glen Eagle Country club on Monday, March 18. The meeting will start at 10:00 a.m. and finish no later than noon. An optional lunch will be available.

Please respond via e-meal to Frank Murphy at if you plan to join us for this meeting. We currently have space for additional members.

Join us on March 23 for a fascinating behind-the-scenes tour of the Collier County Emergency Services Center. We will have a private tour of this state-of-the-art facility and learn how local, state, and federal agencies would work together if Collier faces a true emergency - whether a natural disaster, a major accident, or a national crisis. We will enjoy a continental breakfast at 9:00 a.m. and lunch at noon. The event will conclude by 2:00 p.m. The cost is $20 per person, which covers the meals.

Those wishing to participate in this event need to get their registrations, luncheon choices, and money to our club no later than March 19 in order to confirm the tour and provide our luncheon selections to the caterer. Luncheon choices are a turkey, ham, beef or chicken salad sandwich with a choice of water or soda. Please register early, as space is limited.

Our coordinator for this event is Bob Von Wojcik at (239) 261-8081. His email address is: vonwojcik@yahoo.com.

NOTE: In the unlikely event of an emergency, this outing would be postponed.

To register and pay by credit card click here: www.imcofa.com/payments