NOTE: Starting May 5, Rotary Club of Bonita Springs Breakfast Meetings will be held on Tuesdays (shifting from Thursdays)
at Spanish Wells Country Club, 9801 Treasure Cay Lane, Bonita Springs, FL 34135.
Message From The President
As President, it is both an honor and a responsibility to serve this incredible club and our community. I am committed to leading with integrity, purpose, and a deep respect for the values that define Rotary.
In all that we do, I will strive to live by the Four-Way Test:
Is it the truth?
Is it fair to all concerned?
Will it build goodwill and better friendships?
Will it be beneficial to all concerned?
These principles will guide our decisions, our service, and how we show up for one another and those we serve.
I am dedicated to building this club through meaningful community service—strengthening our impact, expanding our reach, and creating opportunities for each of us to make a difference. Together, we will grow not only in numbers, but in purpose, connection, and service above self.
I look forward to the year ahead and all that we will accomplish—together.
Cheers to a new Rotary year – Let’s do this!
The 4-Way Test
- Is it the TRUTH?
- Is it FAIR to all concerned?
- Will it build GOODWILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIPS?
- Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned?
Calendar
July 2: First Thursday at Pelican’s SnoBalls (Original New Orleans Shaved
Ice), 9030 Bonita Beach Road. Hosts: Steve Baptiste and Rachel Adams.
July 4: Beer Sales – Volunteers needed
July 7: Club Assembly
July 14: Valerie’s House – SW Florida’s non-profit organization providing grief support for children who have lost a loved one.
July 21: Artificial Intelligence – AI overview and details about FGCU’s AI Academy programs.
July 28: Dr. Shannon MacDonald, Senior Medical Director, SW Florida Proton Center (Advanced Cancer treatment facility recently opened in Estero). Dr. Shannon MacDonald is considered a pioneer internationally in the field of proton therapy.
August 4: Tom Doerr, President of the Press Club of SWFL; Retired News Director; FGCU Journalism Instructor: “How Do We Decide What is True?”
August 6: First Thursday at Craft Spirits Social, 2797 Old 41, Suite 207
(above the Bohemian – a speakeasy-style lounge featuring small batch distilled
liquors). Host: John Spear (with owner Beth “Dutton” Hurwitz)
August 11: Annie Campbell, Director of Development, Heights Foundation; Rotary District 6960 District Governor Nominee; member of the Rotary Club of Sanibel/Captiva & Read Sawczyn, Private Wealth Advisor, Finemark Bank; member of the Rotary Club of Fort Myers South: “Medical Training Program in Underserved Fort Myers Neighborhood Pursuing Critical Rotary International Global Grant”
August 18: Barb Kuesters, Rotary District 6960 Foundation Chair; member of the Rotary Club of Lakewood Ranch & Janet DiBenidetto, District 69690 Global Grants Chair; member of the Rotary Club of Bonita Naples: “The Growing Impact of The Rotary Foundation and Global Grants Around the World”
August 25: Chuck Stauffer, EVP of SWFL and Customer Success Leader & Wendi Fowler, Director of Residential Account Management | SWFL Hotwire Communications; member of the Rotary Club of Bonita Beach Sunset: “Tends in Telecommunications and Internet Services (ISP) Industry”
2026-2027 Board Meetings
The 2nd Monday of each month at BMD (Brennan Manna & Diamond, PL) 9240 Bonita Beach Rd SE, Building C, Suite 1101
Service Projects
Every Monday | Food distributions with Meals of Hope at St. Mary’s Episcopal Church, Bonita Beach Road, 1 – 5 p.m.
Engaging and empowering our Rotary Club members to improve and support local, national, and international communities through service, fellowship and friendship.
Why Join the Rotary Club of Bonita Springs?
Service. Fellowship. Friendship.
Thank You to Our Annual Sponsors
David Langendorfer
Diane Ewing
Brennan, Manna & Diamond, P.L. |
Donna M. Flammang, Esq.
Benchmark Investments, LLC |
Dave Shellenbarger
Center for Counseling and Diagnostics, Inc. |
Nanci & Robert J. Landy, PhD, NCCC, LMHC
Realty World | J Pavich Real Estate
WeaponsDefenseAcademy.com |
Vince Waterhouse
Anonymous
Birthdays
Gary “Duke” Downy July 17th
Club Anniversaries
John Flammang – July 27th
Jerry Pelak – July 27th
John Spear – July 27th
Donna Marcotte – July 30th
Rotarian of the Month
May 2026 | Kelli Groom
EZCA$H
Get your tickets for the 7th Annual EZCA$H drawings here.
June
- $100 – Lynda W
- $250 – Rick B
- $500 – Vince T
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