| Vol. 60, No. 21 November 23, 2011 Rich Ahrens, Editor |
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| Celebrating Our 60th Anniversary |
2011-2012 Officers and Directors
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President:
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Frank Fontana
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President-Elect:
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Paul Huber
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President-Nominee:
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Rich Kirschner
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Treasurer:
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Steve Stolz
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Secretary:
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Mia Delk
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Past-President:
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Jay Crandall
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Director:
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Rich Ahrens
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Director:
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Hal Atzingen
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Director:
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Ryan Blauch
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Director:
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Nancy Graham
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Director:
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Ron Gustason
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Director:
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Jennifer Hoy
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Quick Links
Meetings
Membership |
| Featured Member, Phil Ellington |  |
Phil is the owner of Jennick Direct Inc. doing business as Valpak of Southwest Florida. He is in the process of branding Jennick Direct.
Phil's business is a full service complete direct response agency in print, digital and electronic media. They are
also providing new patented ways to reach that perfect audience.
He and his wife, Jeannie, have two children, Jenna - 9 years old - and Nick - 7 years old - both attend The Village School in Naples. Phil enjoys boating and golfing as well as spending time with his family. On Rotary, Phil says he likes the the professionalism, passion and
organization of helping the ones that need help - this is a first class organization in all aspects!
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| Featured Member, Hal Atzingen |  |
Hal is a longtime and passionate member of our club. He is a past president, past district governor and presently devotes himself to furthering our club's individual contributions to The Rotary Foundation.
Hal's company, Design Purchasing Network, is a complete interior design firm
specializing in both commercial and residential interior design. He spent the first ten years of his career working for Holland Salley who introduced him to
Rotary.
Hal and his wife, Renee, have two adult daughters, Samantha and Jenna who live in Naples. In his free time, Hal plays tennis, enjoys standup paddle boarding, drumming and music.
Of his years in Rotary, Hal enjoys most the friendships he has been able to make and the ability to help those who are less fortunate.
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Rich Kirschner - November 12
John Cremer - November 20
Keith Langham - November 22
Nancy Wyckoff - November 24
Debbie Stewart - November 25
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Greetings!
With Thursday, November 24 being Thanksgiving, please allow me this opportunity to express my sincere gratitude:
- Let me start by thanking Jennifer Hoy and the Social Committee for planning such a fantastic 60th Anniversary Celebration last week! Tons of effort went into making that evening so special. I appreciate everything our volunteer team did!
- The Rotary Club of Naples is grateful to Carrie Hartman and the Naples Beach Hotel staff for treating us so well each week. They go the extra mile to keep us happy with wonderful food and friendly service. Thank you!
- I want to thank this year's talented officers and directors: Rich Ahrens, Hal Atzingen, Ryan Blauch, Jay Crandall, Mia Delk, Nancy Graham, Ron Gustason, Jennifer Hoy, Paul Huber, Rich Kirschner, and Steve Stolz. It is a pleasure working with each of you! Sue Cobb, our Executive Secretary, does such outstanding work for us - thank you!
- To our committee leaders and volunteers, I appreciate everything you do to make our club so amazing. Thank you!
- On a personal note, I want to thank my brother, Steve Fontana, for suggesting that I join Rotary with him. I also want to thank Jerry Wynn for sponsoring my membership back in April 2007.
- I am forever grateful to all of our club members for allowing me to serve the club as president this year. I appreciate your support and trust!
- On November 26, consider giving thanks to the 24 men who had the vision to create THE Rotary Club of Naples 60 years ago.
- Finally, I thank my wife Linda and my sons Topher and Drew for their understanding as I allocate precious time to Rotary. You are the best!
On behalf of me and the Fontana family, we wish you and your family a very Happy Thanksgiving!
Yours in Rotary Service,
Frank
Frank Fontana President, 2011-2012 |
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This Week's Meeting
Speaker: Jennifer Weidenbruch
Organization: Friends of Foster Children of SW Florida
Topic: The presentation will focus on the mission and program of the Friends of Foster Children. It will also describe the purpose of the Gift of Giving project and the structure of the event.
Member Photos
Please see Jim Connell at today's meeting and ask him if he has a current photo of you for the District Database. We would like to have all member head shots in the same format so when our directory is published this winter it will have a clean, uniform appearance. Jim will take your photo on the spot.
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Child's Gift of Giving
- The Holidays are just about here! December is just around the corner and I'd like to invite you to make plans to participate in our "Child's Gift of Giving" event. Gift of Giving is a partnership including our Club, the Germain automotive group and Friends of Foster Children of SW Florida.
On Sunday, December 11th, we plan to take aproximately eighty (80) foster care kids on a shopping trip to buy holiday gifts for their foster parents & siblings. We will be shopping at the Walmart just south of US 41 on 951 ( 6650 Collier Blvd).
The event begins at 8:30AM at the Walmart. Volunteers will meet at the Walmart & be paired up with a foster child (ages from about four to seventeen). The kids should bring shopping lists. Our job will be to guide them around the store & help them choose gifts while making sure they stay within budget & buy for everyone on their list. Funds are provided by the Germain family.
After shopping, the action moves to the Germain Honda dealership on Davis Blvd where there will be a gift wrapping party. We should be all done by about 12:30 or 1:00.
We are looking for lots of volunteers. Spouses, friends, etc are always welcome! Your kids are welcome, too, as long as they shop with an adult. BE THE FIRST ONE IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD TO GET IN ON THIS GREAT OFFER!
Sign up now & avoid standing in a long line at next week's Club meeting. Email Ron Gustason now at rgustason@rwhsgcpa.com to get on list for this great event.
Click on the following links for more project information:
Grapes & Apes Bell Ringing Collier Harvest Gift of Giving Past Projects
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"At the 1917 convention in Atlanta, Arch C. Klumph, then Rotary president, proposed setting up an endowment 'for the purpose of doing good in the world.' The Rotary Club of Kansas City, Mo., made the first contribution - $26.50. In 1928, after the endowment fund had grown to $5,000, it was renamed The Rotary Foundation."
- The Rotarian, November 2011
Click on the following links for more project information:
The Rotary Foundation Gift of Life Mandeville Rotary Club Past Projects
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Click on the following links for more project information:
Dictionary Day Interact Club Rotaract Club Scholarships S4TL
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Click on the following links for more project information:
Rotarians in Business Vocational Day
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