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SUMMARY:RMC with Commissioner Bill McDaniel
DESCRIPTION:William L McDaniel \nWilliam L. McDaniel\, Jr. was born in Franklin\, Penn.\, on March 25\, 1961\, the eldest of three children. His mother\, brother (a retired Marine Corps staff sergeant) and sister still live in the Franklin area. A 1979 graduate of Rocky Grove High School\, William enrolled at Clarion State University\, where he majored in accounting and computer programming with a minor in economics. To pay for college\, William worked as a carpenter. A job building a stable (Naples Therapeutic Riding Center) brought him to Naples in 1981\, and he has lived in the area ever since. \nAfter moving to Naples\, William became a licensed real estate salesperson and\, in 1985\, he became a licensed Realtor. He founded the Realty Company in 1987\, which he manages today\, focusing on the sale\, management\, and development of real estate in Southwest Florida. In 1998\, he founded Big Island Excavating\, Inc.\, a mining company with an office located in District 5 in eastern Collier County. The company\, which William manages today\, has operated mines in four Southwest Florida counties (Collier\, Lee\, Hendry\, and Charlotte). In 1999\, William was a founding director of Marine National Bank. When the company was bought by Old Florida Bank in 2003\, William was selected to represent the shareholders and to serve on the new board of Old Florida Bank\, until its sale in 2007 to the Bank of Florida. William currently owns and operates Lazy Springs Recreational Park and employs more than 30 people. \nAmong his civic activities\, William is currently the chairman of the Strategic Planning Committee of Goodwill of Southwest Florida and has served on the Board of Directors of that organization since 1998. He is founder of and the current president of the Corkscrew Island Neighborhood Association. From 2007 until early 2009\, he served as the chairman of the Board of County Commissioners-appointed East of 951 Horizon Study Committee. He also served for two years on the Board of County Commissioners-appointed Rural Lands Stewardship Overlay Review Committee. In 2013\, he was appointed by Gov. Rick Scott to the Collier County Housing Authority and served on that Authority until his election as Collier County Commissioner on November 8\, 2016. He was re-elected to the Board of County Commissioners on November 3\, 2020. \nWilliam has two children: Kelley Marie\, a 25-year-old graduate of Florida Gulf Coast University\, and William III\, who is a 21-year-old carpenter/contractor. In their free time\, the family enjoys outdoor activities like hunting\, fishing\, and boating. \nBoards and Committees: \n\nChairman of the Tourist Development Council (TDC) January 23\, 2023\nChairman of Board of County Commissioners – 1/11/22 to 1/10/23\nVice-Chairman to the Board of County Commissioners 1/12/21 to 1/11/22\nServes on the NACo Environment\, Energy and Land Use Steering Committee (EELU)\,\nServes on the Southwest Florida Regional Planning Council (SWFRPC)\,\nPublic Safety Committee 1/9/18 to 1/8/19\nCounty Government Productivity Committee 1/9/18 to 1/8/19 and 2021\nCurrent co-Chair of the Immokalee CRA.
URL:https://cccvpac.org/event/rmc-with-commissioner-bill-mcdaniel/
LOCATION:Naples Hilton\, 5111 Tamiami Trail North\, Naples\, FL\, 34103
CATEGORIES:Republican Club Events
ORGANIZER;CN="The Right Men's Club of Collier County":MAILTO:info@mensclubcc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250912T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250912T130000
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SUMMARY:WRC - Luncheon - Kristianna Soto
DESCRIPTION:Kristianna Soto\nManaging Attorney of The Law Office of Kristianna Soto\, P.A.\nFriday\, September 12\, 2025 at 11:30 AM at the Naples Hilton\nPurchase Tickets \nAttorney Kristianna Soto was admitted to the Florida Bar in 2009. \nShe received her Juris Doctorate degree from the University of Florida in 2009\, and graduated from The Florida State University in 2005 with majors in International Affairs\, Spanish\, and a minor in Criminology. \nKristianna is the managing attorney of The Law Office of Kristianna Soto\, P.A. assisting the community with legal matters involving family\, juvenile\, and criminal law. She is honored to help people facing traumatic and emotional events and enjoys empowering clients to take full ownership and control over their lives\, so that they live the lives they most desire. \nBefore opening her own law firm\, Kristianna was a supervising attorney and legal training attorney for the Office of the Public Defender. She proudly served as an Assistant Public Defender attorney for over 11 years! \nKristianna has always been active in the community serving as a volunteer with her church\, the Junior League of Fort Myers\, Lee County Bar Association\, Better Together\, The Family Resource Center\, and now sits as the secretary for the Lee County Bar Association. Kristianna is a past Rotarian Scholar\, she speaks Spanish and has lived abroad in Spain\, Ecuador\, and Mexico. She is also a professional photographer. \nWHEN: Friday\, September 12\, 2025 11:30 AM\nWHERE: Naples Hilton\, 5111 Tamiami Trail N.\, Naples\, FL 34103\nTO PURCHASE TICKETS: https://interland3.donorperfect.net/weblink/WebLink.aspx?name=E356036&id=30
URL:https://cccvpac.org/event/wrc-luncheon-kristianna-soto/
LOCATION:Naples Hilton\, 5111 Tamiami Trail North\, Naples\, FL\, 34103
CATEGORIES:Republican Club Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250916T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250916T190000
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SUMMARY:NRC - Conservative Cocktails with State Attorney Amira Fox
DESCRIPTION:Time & Location\n\n\nSep 16\, 2025\, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM \nTiburón Golf Club\, 2620 Tiburon Dr\, Naples\, FL 34109\, USA \n\n\nAbout the Event\n\n\n\n\nAMIRA FOX is the State Attorney for the 20th Judicial Circuit of Florida covering Charlotte\, Collier\, Glades\, Hendry and Lee counties. She graduated from American University in Washington D.C. in 1987 with degrees in International Studies and Economics and received her law degree from The George Washington University in 1990. Ms. Fox began her career as an Assistant State Attorney with the 20th Judicial Circuit in 1990. She worked in the misdemeanor\, juvenile and felony divisions of the State Attorney’s Office before becoming head of the Hendry and Glades office in 1998. In 1999\, she became the first female head of the Collier County office. She entered private practice in 2002\, and formed her own practice in 2004\, where she specialized in criminal defense and family law and was a Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent-rated lawyer. She rejoined the State Attorney’s Office in 2012 as Chief of the Homicide and Economic Crime Units and in 2015 she became Chief Assistant State Attorney overseeing the day to day legal and administrative functions of the office\, including the operation of grand juries throughout the circuit. \n In November 2018\, Ms. Fox was elected State Attorney\, becoming the third State Attorney\, and the first female State Attorney\, in the history of the Circuit. She was re-elected\, unopposed\, in 2022 for a term continuing through January 2027. She has prosecuted hundreds of cases including numerous first-degree murder death penalty cases. Ms. Fox serves as the Vice President of the Florida Prosecuting Attorneys Association. She also serves on the Supreme Court of Florida Criminal Court Steering Committee\, the Supreme Court of Florida Steering Committee on Problem Solving Courts\, the Florida Medical Examiners Commission\, and was recently appointed by Governor Ron DeSantis to the Sixth District Court of Appeals Judicial Nominating Commission where she is serving a four year term. She is the recipient of the GEM award for excellence in public service\, the Homeland Security Investigations outstanding partnership award\, the Woman of the Year award from the Lee Republican Women Cape Coral\, and the Legacy of Leadership award from the Conservative Leadership Caucus. \n State Attorney Fox is a member of the Fort Myers Rotary Club\, serves on the board of the Shelter for Abused Women and Children\, the board of The Foundation for Lee County Public Schools\, the board of the PACE Center for Girls and has been a Captain and Event Lead for Relay for Life. Amira’s husband Mike served with the Collier County Sheriff’s Office for 30 years and they have four children.
URL:https://cccvpac.org/event/nrc-conservative-cocktails/
LOCATION:Tiburon Golf Club\, 2620 Tiburon Drive\, Naples\, FL\, 34109
CATEGORIES:Republican Club Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Naples Reagan Club":MAILTO:naplesrepublicanclub@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250918T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250918T190000
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SUMMARY:WRC - Sip on the Right Side
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, September 18\, 2025 5-7 PM\nConservative Cocktails & Conversation with Like Minded Patriots \nGuests and Men welcome! \n***complimentary appetizers · cash bar*** \nD’Amicos The Continental\n1205 Third Street\nNaples\, FL 34102\n\n\nD’Amicos The Continental\nCLICK HERE FOR DIRECTIONS\n\nCall or email Debra McCabe for more info: \ndmccabe1@aol.com or 646-491-2985
URL:https://cccvpac.org/event/wrc-sip-on-the-right-side-25/
LOCATION:D’Amico’s The Continental\, 1205 3rds Street North\, Naples\, FL\, 34102
CATEGORIES:Republican Club Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250918T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250918T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T210135
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SUMMARY:RCSCC - Season Kick Off - Saving Our Canals
DESCRIPTION:You’re Invited\n2025-2026 Kickoff Meeting \nSaving Our Canals \nThursday\, September 18\, 2025\nMarco Lutheran Church\n525 N. Collier Blvd\, Marco Island\, FL 34145\nDon’t miss this vital community event focused on protecting our waterways\,\nproperty values\, marine life and more. \nAdmission Sponsored By: \nThe Right Club of South Collier County
URL:https://cccvpac.org/event/rcscc-season-kick-off-saving-our-canals/
LOCATION:Marco Lutheran Church\, 525 North Collier Blvd\, Marco Island\, FL\, 34145
CATEGORIES:Republican Club Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250924T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250924T190000
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SUMMARY:RWSFF - W-3 Women Wine & Wisdom
DESCRIPTION:Weds. Sept. 24 5-7:00 PM W-3 Women Wine & Wisdom- Join us for an evening of Ideas Uncorked & Conservative Conversation.  $10 cash will be collected -Appetizers & Dinner-basic beverages included -Cash Bar. Martin Fierro Restaurant 13040 Livingston Rd. Naples\, 34105. RSVP: email: speedyrsvp@gmail.com or call 239-431-5224 
URL:https://cccvpac.org/event/rwsff-w-3-women-wine-wisdom-5/
LOCATION:Martin Fierro\, 13040 Livingston Road\, Naples\, FL\, 34105
CATEGORIES:Republican Club Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251001T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251001T133000
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SUMMARY:RWSFF - Eric Patterson - President and CEO\, Victims of Communism Memorial
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://cccvpac.org/event/rwsff-eric-patterson-president-and-ceo-victims-of-communism-memorial/
LOCATION:Naples Hilton\, 5111 Tamiami Trail North\, Naples\, FL\, 34103
CATEGORIES:Republican Club Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251003T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251003T090000
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SUMMARY:RMC - Breakfast Meeting - Trent Steele - National Director Investigative Operations
DESCRIPTION:Trent Steele\, president\, National Director of Investigative Operations\, Anti Predator Project\, Inc. 12 Years of expertise in human trafficking \nAlso\, Lt. Wade Williams Collier County Sheriff’s Office. A Homeland Security Task Force Officer with 22 years of law enforcement experience.
URL:https://cccvpac.org/event/rmc-march-breakfast-jd-maddox-national-security-consultant/
LOCATION:Naples Hilton\, 5111 Tamiami Trail North\, Naples\, FL\, 34103
CATEGORIES:Republican Club Events
ORGANIZER;CN="The Right Men's Club of Collier County":MAILTO:info@mensclubcc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251010T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251010T130000
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SUMMARY:WRC October Luncheon William A Jacobson Cornell Law Professor
DESCRIPTION:Join Us for Our October Monthly Luncheon\nWilliam A. Jacobson\nClinical Professor of Law at Cornell Law School\nFriday\, October 10\, 2025 at 11:30 AM at the Naples Hilton\nPurchase Tickets \nWilliam A. Jacobson is a Clinical Professor of Law at Cornell Law School\, where he has taught since 2007. In 2008\, he founded the Legal Insurrection website\, one of the most influential conservative outlets. \nIn 2019\, he launched the Legal Insurrection Foundation\, a tax‐exempt non‐profit research and investigative group\, and in 2021\, CriticalRace.org\, the most comprehensive database documenting the spread of Critical Race Theory in education. In 2023\, he launched The Equal Protection Project to fight against discrimination done in the name of ‘Diversity\, Equity\, and Inclusion.’ \nProfessor Jacobson frequently appears on radio and television\, and lectures on campuses and before community groups. \nWHEN: Friday\, October 10\, 2025 11:30 AM\nWHERE: Naples Hilton\, 5111 Tamiami Trail N.\, Naples\, FL 34103
URL:https://cccvpac.org/event/wrc-october-luncheon-william-a-jacobson-cornell-law-professor/
LOCATION:Naples Hilton\, 5111 Tamiami Trail North\, Naples\, FL\, 34103
CATEGORIES:Republican Club Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251016T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251016T190000
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SUMMARY:WRC - Sip on the Right Side
DESCRIPTION:Conservative Cocktails & Conversation with Like Minded Patriots \nGuests and Men welcome! \n***complimentary appetizers · cash bar*** \nNEW LOCATION: \nThe Claw Bar at the Bellasara Hotel\n221 9th Street South\nNaples\, FL 34102\n\n\nThe Claw Bar\nCLICK HERE FOR DIRECTIONS\n\nCall or email Debra McCabe for more info: \ndmccabe1@aol.com or 646-491-2985
URL:https://cccvpac.org/event/wrc-sip-on-the-right-side-26/
LOCATION:Craw Bar at the Bellasara Hotel\, 221 9th Street South\, Naples\, FL\, 34102
CATEGORIES:Republican Club Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251016T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251016T193000
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SUMMARY:RCSCC - Florida: A Solar Superpower
DESCRIPTION:Unreliable – Expensive – Expect Rate Increases\nOctober 16th 5:30-7:30pm \nMarco Lutheran Church \n525 N Collier Blvd\, Marco Island \n​ \n• Come and learn about plans to make \nFlorida more solar than California! \n• Speaker: Dave Walsh\, Energy Expert
URL:https://cccvpac.org/event/rcscc-florida-a-solar-superpower/
LOCATION:Marco Lutheran Church\, 525 North Collier Blvd\, Marco Island\, FL\, 34145
CATEGORIES:Republican Club Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251021T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251021T190000
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SUMMARY:NRC - Conservative Cocktails - Bob Rommel AFPI Florida
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an exciting October Conservative Cocktails featuring Bob Rommel\, respected businessman\, policy advisor\, and former Florida State Representative. \nBorn and raised in Keyport\, New Jersey\, Bob Rommel is the product of hardworking parents who instilled in him the values of dedication and respect. His diverse business career has spanned the automobile industry\, mortgage lending\, and restaurant ownership before turning to public service.\nFrom 2016 to 2024\, Bob served in the Florida House of Representatives\, where he chaired the Commerce Committee\, Civil Justice\, and Regulatory Reform. Throughout his tenure\, Bob was recognized as a strong advocate for economic freedom\, limited government\, and pro-growth policies. He is also a Fellow of The Club for Growth\, a policy advisor with The Heartland Institute\, and has served on the boards of Enterprise Florida and the YMCA of Marco Island. \nBob’s leadership has been recognized by the Florida Chamber of Commerce\, who named him Legislator of the Year\, and by Americans for Tax Reform\, where he served as Florida Chair.
URL:https://cccvpac.org/event/nrc-conservative-cocktails-bob-rommel-afpi-florida/
LOCATION:Tiburon Golf Club\, 2620 Tiburon Drive\, Naples\, FL\, 34109
CATEGORIES:Republican Club Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Naples Reagan Club":MAILTO:naplesrepublicanclub@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251022T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251022T190000
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SUMMARY:RWSFF W-3 Social
DESCRIPTION:Please join RWSFF for W-3 at Martin Fierro restaurant. \nWomen have Wisdom! \nIdeas Uncorked & Conservative Conversation!  \nCelebrating Peace in the Middle East.  \nMen are always welcome to join the conversation. \nAppetizers\, Dinner and basic beverages for $10.00 cash\, to be collected at the venue. Cash Bar. \nRSVP Required for accurate count: speedyrsvp@gmail.com or call: 239-431-5224. \nBest \nDiane Van Parys \nRWSFF-President
URL:https://cccvpac.org/event/rwsff-w-3-social/
LOCATION:Martin Fierro\, 13040 Livingston Road\, Naples\, FL\, 34105
CATEGORIES:Republican Club Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251028T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251028T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T210135
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251012T114435Z
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SUMMARY:Ave Maria Patriots - Patriot Dreams and Liesa Priddy
DESCRIPTION:The Ave Maria Patriots group\nis holding a meeting on\nTuesday\, October 28\, 2025 at 7:30 PM\nat The Bean of Ave Maria\nClick the RSVP Button Below \nWe hope to see you there. \nRSVP !Guest Speakers  Ave Maria Residents Kyle & Emily Falkenrath\nwill be speaking to us about Patriot Dreams \nKyle and Emily have created not just an app\, but an immersive audio platform that brings history\, heritage\, and personal stories to life. \nThe Patriot Dreams Mission\nTo enable everyone to explore and celebrate America’s rich history through creative non-fiction storytelling that educates\, entertains\, and inspires current and future generations of American patriots. \nLiesa Priddy \nLiesa Priddy served as a board member of the Ave Maria Stewardship Community District. Liesa is scheduled to speak at our meeting about her candidacy for the Florida House of Representatives\, District 82. She is running to succeed Rep. Lauren Melo\, who is running for Florida State Senate. \nFor more information\, you can visit her website. \nRSVP !
URL:https://cccvpac.org/event/ave-maria-patriots-patriot-dreams-and-liesa-priddy/
LOCATION:The Bean at Ave Maria\, 550 Ave Maria Blvd\, Ave Maria\, FL\, 34142
CATEGORIES:Republican Club Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Ave Maria Patriots":MAILTO:nicolecsantaveri@yahoo.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251105T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251105T133000
DTSTAMP:20260403T210135
CREATED:20251022T144321Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251022T144321Z
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SUMMARY:RWSFF - Luncheon with Dave Brat - SR VP Business Relation - Liberty U.
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for our RWSFF November luncheon meeting. Our Guest Speaker will be Dr. Dave Brat Senior VP of Business Relations-Liberty University (LU). \nDave Brat will be speaking and “Reflecting on what made Charlie Kirk such a gift from God and treasure to this country.” as well as “Get Ready for USA 250!” Dave will get us all energized for 2026! \nDave Brat served in the US Congress for Virginia’s 7th District 2014-19\, replacing Eric Cantor. He was narrowly defeated in 2018 by Abigail Spanberger- the Democrat running for VA Governor vs. Winsome Sears the Republican candidate. The election will be determined on Tuesday Nov. 5th. We are hoping for another Republican Governor in VA replacing Governor Younkin. VA has a one term limit for Governor. \nLiberty University just completed their 5th CEO Summit-Networking the Nations; a network of world-class CEOs\, government leaders\, innovators and influencers who share the values of Faith\, Freedom\, and Friendship. Dave Brat and his team led this event providing excellent opportunity for the students of Liberty University to participate and engage with all the attendees. Pamela Collins and myself attended\, we were so impressed with the student population of Liberty University where there motto is “Training Champions for Christ.”  \nWe attended the LU Convocation on Wednesday & Friday 10:30-11:30. The resident students of Liberty University are required to attend this 1 hour Worship & Praise with a guest speaker who shares a message aligned with creating Champions for Christ. “Convocation is one of the most distinctive features of Liberty University\, and it has been an integral part of the student experience since our founding in 1971. From the beginning\, the purpose of Convocation has been to support and advance the University’s mission of Training Champions for Christ\, and that remains true today.” The guest speakers at the Convocation/CEO Summit were Wednesday “Bear Grylls” a British adventurer\, TV Host including “Running Wild with Bear Grylls” and writer- author of “The Greatest Story Ever Told: An Eyewitness Account.” On Friday the guest speaker was “Doug DeVos” Co-Chair Amway Board of Directors\, and author of the 50th Anniversary edition of “Believe\,” by Rich DeVos with New Reflections by Doug DeVos- A timeless Endorsement of American Principles. \nDave Brat will be a great speaker joining us from Liberty University\, Lynchburg\, VA. Dave was recently in the news- ‘Rage’ politics the latest hurdle for GOP to clear; how prior battles made conservatives stronger: Dave Brat-Former Virginia representative compares current political climate to past conservative battles. \nRWSFF Luncheon Meeting- Wednesday November 5th\, 11:30 AM at the Hilton Naples 5111 Tamiami TR. N. Naples\, 34103. \nSign up today for the RWSFF November 5th Meeting & Luncheon! Doors will open at 11:15 AM; Please check in at Paid in Advance or Cash or Check. \nWe encourage payment online to facilitate registration. \nRSVP is required to accommodate all attending. \nRSVP: Click Here to make your reservation; you’ll have the option to pay online or at the door-with cash or check. You may also email: speedyrsvp@gmail.com or call 239-431-5224. \nLunch: $45.00 payable online or pay at the door cash or check. \nThis month’s entrée is Salmon with Risotto\, Wedge Salad & Carrot Cake or you may request Vegan or Vegetarian. \nA reservation made is a reservation paid unless 48 hour notice is given. \n 
URL:https://cccvpac.org/event/rwsff-luncheon-with-dave-brat-sr-vp-business-relation-liberty-u/
LOCATION:Naples Hilton\, 5111 Tamiami Trail North\, Naples\, FL\, 34103
CATEGORIES:Republican Club Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251106T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251106T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T210135
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SUMMARY:NRC - Conservative Cocktails - Commissioner Burt Saunders
DESCRIPTION:Time & Location\nNov 06\, 2025\, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM \nTiburón Golf Club\, 2620 Tiburon Dr\, Naples\, FL 34109\, USA \nAbout the Event\nBurt grew up in Hampton\, Virginia\, and moved to Florida in 1978 to attend graduate school. He received his bachelor’s degree in Physics in 1972 from the University of South Florida and his Juris Doctor in 1975 from the College of William and Mary Law School. In 1978\, Burt received his Master of Laws Degree in Ocean and Coastal Law from the University of Miami Law School. \nBurt\, a shareholder with the Gray-Robinson Law Firm\, practices in the areas of local and state government and health care law. Burt served as Florida State Senator for District 37 from 1998 to 2008\, where he represented Collier and Lee Counties. Prior to serving in the State Senate\, he served in the Florida House of Representatives from 1994 to 1998\, served as a member of the Collier County Commission from 1986 to 1994 and served as the Collier County Attorney from 1982 to 1986. In November 2016\, Burt was again elected to the Board of County Commissioners\, representing District 3\, Collier County\, Florida. \nEducation• University of South Florida\, B.A. Physics (1972)• College of William and Mary\, J.D. (1975)• University of Miami\, LL.M. (Ocean and Coastal Law\, 1978)Professional Associations & Memberships• Shareholder\, Gray Robinson Law Firm\, 2006 to Present• Florida State Senator – District 37 (1998-2008)• Florida House of Representatives (1994-1998)• Collier County Board of County Commissioners (1986-1994)• Collier County\, Florida\, County Attorney (1982-1986)• Dade County\, Florida\, Assistant County Attorney (1979-1982)• The Florida Bar• Collier County Bar Association• Wolford School of Nurse Anesthesia\, Board of Directors\, Member \nRelevant Senate Committee Assignments• Health and Human Services Appropriations\, Chair• Health Care\, Chair• Select Committee on Medicaid Reform• Commerce and Consumer Services• Environmental Preservation\, Chair \nCivic• Leadership Collier Foundation\, Board of Directors; Leadership Development\, Vice Chair
URL:https://cccvpac.org/event/nrc-conservative-cocktails-commissioner-burt-saunders/
LOCATION:Tiburon Golf Club\, 2620 Tiburon Drive\, Naples\, FL\, 34109
CATEGORIES:Republican Club Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Naples Reagan Club":MAILTO:naplesrepublicanclub@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:RMC - 8th Annual Salute to Veterans Luncheon with Congressman Byron Donalds
DESCRIPTION:Click Here to Purchase Individual Tickets or Sponsorships\nSee Below for Tables and Sponsorship Packages\n \nThe Right Men’s Club will proudly host its 8th Annual Salute to Veterans on November 7\, 2025\, at the Naples Hilton. This annual event is a heartfelt salute to honor the brave men and women who have served our nation. This year’s celebration will bring together veterans\, their families\, and community members for an afternoon of gratitude\, camaraderie\, and recognition. \nThe featured speaker will be our own esteemed Congressman Byron Donalds\, who is widely respected for his unwavering commitment to veterans’ issues and his dedicated service to our district. His attendance underscores the importance of acknowledging the sacrifices made by our veterans. \n Men’s Club of Collier County Foundation is a 501 c 3 nonprofit organization – So Donate Away! \nSpecial VIP Room Presentation – 250th Anniversary of the Armed Services\nVIP Room Sponsored by fellow member Tim West \nExclusive Features: \n\nMeet veteran spokespeople from the Army\, Navy\, Marines\, and Air Force.\nEngage with Commanders and Presidents from local service organizations\, including VFW\, American Legion\, Military Officers Association\, AmVets\, and Military Order of Purple Hearts.\nA unique opportunity to honor and connect with our nation’s heroes.\n\nDon’t Miss Out!\nReserve your spot in the VIP Room for an unforgettable evening of tribute and camaraderie. Limited availability—secure your place today! \nAbout the Speaker: \nBorn and raised in Brooklyn\, New York\, Byron Donalds is the product of a single-parent household. Throughout his life\, his mother made every sacrifice possible to give him the best opportunity to live the American Dream. That philosophy his mother taught him\, striving to leave future generations better than the current\, is what leads him in his work\, his home life\, and as a Member of Congress. \nByron attended Florida State University and graduated in 2002 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in finance and marketing. Byron’s career path has included working in the finance\, insurance\, and banking industries in Southwest Florida. \nWhile serving in the Florida House of Representatives\, Byron made his mark as a champion for school choice and protecting parental rights in education. Donalds led the effort to enact Hope Scholarships that empowered parents with school choice and passed a first-in-the-nation bill that allowed parents and community members to review instructional materials in schools. Donalds chaired the prominent House Insurance and Banking Subcommittee\, working to improve Florida’s business and insurance policies. Governor Rick Scott also appointed Byron to the Board of Trustees for Florida South Western State College. \nSince 2020\, Donalds has served the people of Florida’s 19th Congressional District. Congressman Donalds quickly distinguished himself as a conservative warrior on Capitol Hill. In the 119th Congress\, Donalds sits on the Oversight and Accountability and Financial Services Committees. As a rising star in the Republican Party\, he has stood in the trenches against the rise of woke culture in schools\, corporate America\, the financial services industry\, and our military. Byron is also a staunch advocate for the Second Amendment\, School Choice\, Fiscal Sanity\, Secure Borders\, Law and Order\, and a Limited Federal Government. He has consistently received the highest ratings possible from conservative groups for his reliable voting record. \nDonalds served as a top surrogate for the 2024 Donald Trump for President Campaign and fought to hold the corrupt Biden Administration accountable. \nByron Donalds lives in Naples\, Florida\, with his wife\, Erika\, and their three sons\, Damon\, Darin\, and Mason. \nSponsorship Packages\nPlatinum Sponsor – $7\,500\n\n8 VIP Tickets\nReserve Premiere Table & Signage\nLink on RMC Website\nTwo Tickets to the monthly Men’s Breakfast for one year\nOne-year Honorary RMC Membership\n\nGold Corporate Table – $5\,000\n\nTable Signage\n4 VIP Tickets\n4 Regular Tickets\nOne Ticket to the monthly Men’s Breakfast for one year\nOne-year Honorary RMC Membership\n\nSliver Sponsorships – $3\,500\n\nTwo VIP Tickets\n4 Regular Tickets\nTable Signage and recognition at event\nOne-year Honorary RMC Membership\n\nAdditional Sponsorships\nVIP Reception $1500\n\n(Includes two tickets to VIP Reception & Luncheon)\n\nClub Members Only Table – $1\,500\n\n10 Regular Tickets\n\nNon-Member Table – $1\,750\n\n10 Regular Tickets\n\nFreedom Sponsor Package – $400\n\nTwo event tickets and recognition at event\n\nPurchase Sponsored Package
URL:https://cccvpac.org/event/rmc-8th-annual-salute-to-veterans-luncheon-with-congressman-byron-donalds/
LOCATION:Naples Hilton\, 5111 Tamiami Trail North\, Naples\, FL\, 34103
CATEGORIES:Republican Club Events
ORGANIZER;CN="The Right Men's Club of Collier County":MAILTO:info@mensclubcc.org
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251109T170000
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SUMMARY:NRC - Christmas Dinner and Dance
DESCRIPTION:Christmas Dinner and Dance 2025\nDec 09\, 2025\, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM \nThe Club at The Strand\, 5840 Strand Blvd\, Naples\, FL 34110 \nDear Members and Friends\, \nYou’re invited to our most festive event of the year — the Naples Reagan Club Christmas Dinner & Dance 2025! ✨ \nJoin us for an elegant evening filled with delicious dining\, lively entertainment\, and great company as we celebrate the spirit of the season together. \n🎄 Event Details: \n📅 Date: Tuesday\, December 9\, 2025 \n🕔 Time: 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM \n📍 Location: The Club at The Strand\, 5840 Strand Blvd\, Naples\, FL 34110 \n🎶 Entertainment: Billy Dean & Dawn \nEnjoy a wonderful night of music\, dancing\, and holiday joy at one of Naples’ most beautiful venues. This special evening always sells out quickly — be sure to reserve your spot early! \n🎟️ RSVP Today Below \n✨ Members save 20% when logged into their member account at checkout! \nWe look forward to celebrating the holidays with you!
URL:https://cccvpac.org/event/nrc-christmas-dinner-and-dance-2/
LOCATION:Florida
CATEGORIES:Republican Club Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251114T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251114T133000
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SUMMARY:WRC Luncheon - Florida CFO Blaise Ignoglia
DESCRIPTION:Join Us for Our November Monthly Luncheon\nBlaise Ingoglia\nFlorida’s Chief Financial Officer\, State Fire Marshal\, and member of the Florida Cabinet\nFriday\, November 14\, 2025 at 11:30 AM at the Naples Hilton\nPurchase Tickets \nBlaise Ingoglia is a small business owner and conservative warrior taking on the establishment to Keep Florida free. As CFO\, he’s working to lower insurance rates\, protect your investments\, and support our first responders. \nKnown as a “conservative pit bull\,” Blaise led the fight in the Florida Senate to cut taxes\, defend parental rights\, stand up to the Woke Mob\, and stop illegal immigration – successfully passing the toughest anti-illegal immigration law in the U.S.\, sponsoring Florida’s largest tax cut\, strengthening election integrity\, fighting Big Tech censorship\, and defending the death penalty for the worst criminals. Prior to the Senate\, Blaise served in the Florida House of Representatives and as Chairman of the Republican Party of Florida. \nAs Chairman of the Republican Party of Florida in 2016 and 2018\, Blaise led statewide efforts to elect President Donald Trump and Governor Ron DeSantis. His efforts also led to dominant Republican victories to local\, state\, and federal offices across Florida. \nOriginally from New York\, Blaise decided to escape the high tax\, high regulatory environment of New York City and take a chance. So\, with only $1\,600 in his pocket\, Blaise moved to Spring Hill\, Florida\, in 1996. He quickly found success in the Sunshine State\, establishing a mortgage company dedicated to helping first-time homebuyers achieve the American Dream. In 2001\, he founded Hartland Homes\, a home building company that focused on delivering quality homes at affordable prices to the Spring Hill market. \nBlaise became politically active in 2007 when property taxes skyrocketed. He founded Government Gone Wild\, producing a series of hugely successful live seminars designed to show taxpayers how government squandered our hard-earned money. His YouTube videos have been watched nearly 8 million times. \nToday\, Blaise remains as committed as ever in his fight to tackle government waste and overreach. He remains dedicated to grassroots conservatives and never backs down from the Radical Left. \nBlaise is a devoted father and husband\, with a sweet grandbaby on the way. He lives in Spring Hill with his wife Julie and their dogs. \nWHEN: Friday\, November 14\, 2025 11:30 AM\nWHERE: Naples Hilton\, 5111 Tamiami Trail N.\, Naples\, FL 34103\nTO PURCHASE TICKETS: https://wl.donorperfect.net/weblink/WebLink.aspx?name=E356036&id=32
URL:https://cccvpac.org/event/wrc-luncheon-florida-cfo-blaise-ignoglia/
LOCATION:Naples Hilton\, 5111 Tamiami Trail North\, Naples\, FL\, 34103
CATEGORIES:Republican Club Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251120T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251120T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T210135
CREATED:20251110T143608Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251110T143608Z
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SUMMARY:WRC - Sip on the Right Side
DESCRIPTION:Conservative Cocktails % conversation with like-minded patriots \nComplimentary Snacks and Cash Bar
URL:https://cccvpac.org/event/wrc-sip-on-the-right-side-27/
LOCATION:Tulia Italian Steak\, 365 5th Ave South\, Naples\, FL
CATEGORIES:Republican Club Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251120T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251120T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T210135
CREATED:20251029T132331Z
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SUMMARY:RCSCC - Aging Strong
DESCRIPTION:Imagine a future where aging means living well\, living independently\, and living right where you feel most at home. \nMost Americans will need long-term care—but what if that care could be truly personalized\, affordable\, and available at home\, letting us and our loved ones thrive on our own terms? \nJoin us on November 20 and take part in a vital conversation about elder care. Learn about bold new ideas that define the future of aging strong\, staying in control\, and living longer\, fuller lives.
URL:https://cccvpac.org/event/rcscc-aging-strong/
LOCATION:Marco Lutheran Church\, 525 North Collier Blvd\, Marco Island\, FL\, 34145
CATEGORIES:Republican Club Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251203T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251203T133000
DTSTAMP:20260403T210135
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SUMMARY:RWSFF - Trent Steele\, National Director of Investigative Operations for Anti-Predator Project
DESCRIPTION:Weds. Dec. 3 11:30 AM-1:30 PM Republican Women of SWFL Federated Presents: Trent Steele- National Director of Investigative Operations for Anti-Predator Project.  Hilton Naples 5111 Tamiami Tr. N Naples\,​ 34103 RSVP & Sign Up.  Click Here or email: speedyrsvp@gmail.com or call 239-431-5224 to register.
URL:https://cccvpac.org/event/rwsff-trent-steele-national-director-of-investigative-operations-for-anti-predator-project/
LOCATION:Naples Hilton\, 5111 Tamiami Trail North\, Naples\, FL\, 34103
CATEGORIES:Republican Club Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251205T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251205T090000
DTSTAMP:20260403T210135
CREATED:20251109T135823Z
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SUMMARY:RMC - Holiday Breakfast Meeting – Special Guest Daniel Runde – Why Ukraine Matters
DESCRIPTION:Why Ukraine Matters: Advancing America’s Strength\, Prosperity\, and Global Leverage\nClick Here to RSVP\nDaniel Runde \nDaniel F. Runde\, author of The American Imperative: Reclaiming Global Leadership Through Soft Power\, will make the case that U.S. engagement in Ukraine is about advancing America’s own economic and strategic interests. Drawing on three years of direct work focused on Ukraine’s defense\, recovery\, and integration with the West\, Runde argues that supporting Ukraine strengthens U.S. national security\, deters authoritarian aggression\, and opens major opportunities for American enterprise. \nRunde will highlight how Ukraine’s rebuilding effort can benefit the United States through critical minerals partnerships\, defense technology innovation\, and infrastructure and energy projects that align with U.S. industry and supply chain resilience. These efforts not only help Ukraine secure its freedom but also create jobs\, new markets\, and strategic advantages for the United States. Building on the themes of The American Imperative\, Runde shows how soft power—backed by American know-how and private-sector leadership—can advance freedom\, stability\, and prosperity while serving clear U.S. interests in an era of global competition. \nDaniel Runde \nAbout Daniel Runde \nDaniel Runde is a senior executive and strategist in international development\, international trade\, investment\, global business and organizational change. Runde is the author of the book The American Imperative: Reclaiming Global Leadership through Soft Power. \nDaniel F. Runde has spent the last 20 years working on global development and American soft power. He is Senior Vice President\, Director of the Project on Prosperity and Development\, and William A. Schreyer Chair in Global Analysis at the Center for Strategic and International Studies. Prior to CSIS\, he held leadership positions at USAID and the World Bank Group and worked in both commercial and investment banking. \nRunde serves on several boards\, is a member of the Council on Foreign Relations and the Bretton Woods Committee\, and previously chaired two U.S. federal advisory committees that touch on soft power. Furthermore\, he is a contributor to thehill.com and hosts a CSIS podcast series called Building the Future: Freedom\, Prosperity & Foreign Policy with Dan Runde. \nThe American Imperative Summary\nWe are in a new age of a great power competition. This competition will not be fought in Beijing or Moscow\, rather it will be contested in Ukraine\, Africa\, Southeast Asia\, and Latin America. Daniel Runde makes the case for renewed American engagement in the developing world for our own prosperity and security\, but also because foreign assistance and other forms of soft power are largely where this competition is going to be contested. The developing world has changed over the last several decades – it is richer\, freer\, and has a lot more agency. Russia and China can fill vacuums: digital vacuums\, trade vacuums\, vaccine vacuums and infrastructure vacuums. The United States and our allies must offer a positive agenda that meets the needs and aspirations of partner countries. If this is not done\, these countries will turn to Russia and China. \nLeadership is a choice\, and Daniel Runde argues that the United States\, in partnership with its friends\, allies\, the private sector\, civil society\, and average voters\, should seek to be on the side of peoples’ aspirations and hopes as often as possible. The book calls for a fundamental review and rethink of how and why the United States uses soft power and addresses several issues that have emerged over the last several decades. The book hopes to spark a national conversation about how and for what end we will use our non-military forms of our power overseas given the challenges and opportunities in front of us. \nThe American Imperative: Reclaiming Global Leadership through Soft Power is the first book in decades to look at our non-military power through the lens of great-power competition. It calls for: supporting broad-based economic growth\, supporting good governance and anti-corruption\, long-term training\, differentiating our approaches in middle-income countries and fragile states\, and stronger US leadership in the multilateral system. \nThe book closes with a call for major fixes to the current system of soft power: the way we are organized\, the “plumbing” issues\, how we dole out monies\, and personnel issues. We need a 20-year strategy for our soft power that works for Republicans and Democrats and will respond to the challenges of today. \nWhat Others Say \n“In The American Imperative\, Daniel Runde makes clear that building a better future requires prevailing in competitions short of armed conflict. He recommends how America can regain global leadership by taking a fundamentally different approach to diplomacy and foreign assistance. We cannot afford for Runde’s recommendations to lie inert in this excellent book. This is a book that must be read\, debated\, and applied to improve policy development and implementation.” \n–H.R. McMaster\, former United States National Security Advisor and author of Battlegrounds: The Fight to Defend the Free World \n“Development is an underrated but mighty power. It opens the opportunity for freedom and self-sufficiency. With The American Imperative\, Daniel Runde reminds us that both good and bad actors can fill vacuums in the world. By making a case for a renewed foreign policy agenda that emphasizes broad-based economic growth and good governance for the developing world\, his book outlines how the United States can lead for good. \n–Henrietta H. Fore\, Former Executive Director of UNICEF and Former Administrator of USAID and \n“An absent America will mean ceding burgeoning economies\, emerging technologies\, influential institutions\, and the very values of work and governance to authoritarians with no interest in the words and propositions of the Declaration of Independence. To forestall this\, Runde in this book provides the playbook\, one in which America leads with the tools of diplomacy and development to advance democracy and opportunity the world over\, not at the point of a sword but with a helping hand. It is time for the policymakers to read it\, get off the sidelines\, and put it into practice.” \n–Senator Todd C. Young\, U.S. Senate \n“Dan Runde has a mission: to integrate development assistance within a comprehensive U.S. foreign policy. His book efficiently explains the purposes\, history\, changing themes\, tools\, traps\, reforms\, and institutions of aid—with an eye on the practice and practicalities of experience. The American Imperative advocates a valuable conservative internationalism amidst the transformations and competition of the early 21st Century.” \n–Robert B. Zoellick\, former President\, World Bank\, U.S. Trade Representatives\, and U.S. Deputy Secretary of State\, author of America in the World \n“The United States has a unique role to play in the world today. Of course\, it will need military power to play that role. But most of the challenges facing America require harnessing other forms of power. In The American Imperative\, Dan Runde explains the importance of non-military power and provides a blueprint for a long-overdue bipartisan consensus on how the country can strengthen these other instruments of national power.” \n–Stephen J. Hadley\, former United States National Security Advisor \n“The rise of China under the rule of the Communist Party poses perhaps the greatest threat to the United States and our way of life that we have ever seen. To prevail and ensure that we enjoy another American century\, we must use every tool of national power. Dan Runde is one of the nation’s preeminent experts on international development. In The American Imperative\, Runde gives us a blueprint for how America can complement its military strength with diplomatic\, cultural\, and economic power to ensure victory in the long struggle ahead.” \n–Ambassador Robert C. O’Brien\, former United States National Security Advisor \n“America regularly assesses the strategic threats that confront us and relentlessly seeks to fund\, build\, and maintain the military forces needed. But as Dan Runde deftly argues\, our efforts to mobilize and focus the elements of soft power that constitute what can actually be our greatest advantage is haphazard at best and at worst\, dangerously deficient. A great read and an essential primer in today’s environment.” \n–Gen. Stanley McChrystal\, Former Commander of Joint Special Operations Command \n“If\, as Clemenceau said\, ‘War is too serious to be left to the generals\,’ global development is too important to be left to well-meaning philanthropists and multinational development agencies. Hard-headed realists miss the point when they categorize a coup in a developing country by Putin’s Wagner Group of paramilitary mercenaries as hard power while a different country falling into a debt trap by Xi Jinping is treated in the category of ‘soft power\,’ when the consequences of the latter may in fact have a greater impact on the hard subject of great power competition. The American Imperative r is the first book that I can recall reading by someone with deep experience and involvement in the issues of global development policy who addresses that subject from the hard-headed perspective of whether U.S. policies—and those of the multinational institutions that pretend to be apolitical but which often serve to compete for national and commercial interests—do in fact serve the interests of the American taxpayers who fund them.” \n–Paul Wolfowitz\, former President of the World Bank Group and former United States Deputy Secretary of Defense \n“Will competition with China for world leadership mean military conflict? Dan Runde explains how to fight– and win– peacefully by making our policies and bureaucracies fit for the 21st century. In the struggle for influence in the developing world\, Runde tells us what cards we hold–and how to play them.\n–Elliott Abrams\, Senior Fellow\, Council on Foreign Relations\, former Deputy National Security Advisor for Global Democracy Strategy \n“Dan Runde is one of our nation’s foremost scholars of international security. In The American Imperative\, he takes us inside the global competition playing out in the developing world between the United States and our values and our authoritarian adversaries and their values. This is a competition we cannot ignore and one we must win in order to safeguard our own security. Policymakers would do well to study Runde’s blueprint and put it into action.”\n–Representative Mike Gallagher\, U.S. House of Representatives
URL:https://cccvpac.org/event/holiday-breakfast-meeting-special-guest-daniel-runde-why-ukraine-matters/
LOCATION:Naples Hilton\, 5111 Tamiami Trail North\, Naples\, FL\, 34103
CATEGORIES:Republican Club Events
ORGANIZER;CN="The Right Men's Club of Collier County":MAILTO:info@mensclubcc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251209T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251209T200000
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SUMMARY:NRC - Christmas Dinner and Dance
DESCRIPTION:You’re invited to our most festive event of the year — the Naples Reagan Club Christmas Dinner & Dance 2025! ✨ \nJoin us for an elegant evening filled with delicious dining\, lively entertainment\, and great company as we celebrate the spirit of the season together. \n🎄 Event Details: \n📅 Date: Tuesday\, December 9\, 2025 \n🕔 Time: 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM \n📍 Location: The Club at The Strand\, 5840 Strand Blvd\, Naples\, FL 34110 \n🎶 Entertainment: Billy Dean & Dawn \nEnjoy a wonderful night of music\, dancing\, and holiday joy at one of Naples’ most beautiful venues. This special evening always sells out quickly — be sure to reserve your spot early! \n🎟️ RSVP Today Below \n✨ Members save 20% when logged into their member account at checkout! \nWe look forward to celebrating the holidays with you!
URL:https://cccvpac.org/event/nrc-christmas-dinner-and-dance-3/
LOCATION:The Club at the Strand\, 5840 Strand Blvd\, Naples\, Florida\, 34110
CATEGORIES:Republican Club Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Naples Reagan Club":MAILTO:naplesrepublicanclub@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251212T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251212T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T210135
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SUMMARY:WRC - Christmas Holiday Luncheon - America's Golden Age
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URL:https://cccvpac.org/event/wrc-christmas-holiday-luncheon-americas-golden-age/
LOCATION:Naples Hilton\, 5111 Tamiami Trail North\, Naples\, FL\, 34103
CATEGORIES:Republican Club Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251217T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251217T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T210135
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SUMMARY:RWSFF - W-3 Women Wine $ Wisdom
DESCRIPTION:Weds. Dec 17 5-7:00 PM W-3 Women Wine & Wisdom- Join us for an evening of Ideas Uncorked & Conservative Conversation.  $10 cash will be collected -Appetizers & Dinner\, basic beverages included -Cash Bar. Martin Fierro Restaurant 13040 Livingston Rd. Naples\, 34105. RSVP: email: speedyrsvp@gmail.com or call 239-431-5224 
URL:https://cccvpac.org/event/rwsff-w-3-women-wine-wisdom-6/
LOCATION:Martin Fierro\, 13040 Livingston Road\, Naples\, FL\, 34105
CATEGORIES:Republican Club Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260109T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260109T090000
DTSTAMP:20260403T210135
CREATED:20251215T143743Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251215T143743Z
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SUMMARY:January Breakfast with Thomas A. Kenniff
DESCRIPTION:Thomas Kenniff \nClick Here to Register or RSVP\nThomas A. Kenniff is a nationally recognized criminal defense attorney and founding partner of Raiser\, Kenniff & Lonstein\, a premier law firm specializing in criminal defense\, personal injury\, and complex litigation. With extensive experience in federal\, state\, and military courts\, he has built a distinguished career representing individuals in some of the most high-profile legal battles in the country. \nThomas gained national prominence for securing a historic acquittal for Marine veteran Daniel Penny\, a Long Island native charged with homicide after defending fellow New Yorkers from a violent subway rider. The verdict\, heralded as “a watershed moment for common sense” by the New York Post\, was widely regarded as a turning point in the debate on self-defense laws. He again captured headlines with his successful defense of an Alabama man charged with murder for protecting his home and family from an intruder. \nA seasoned litigator\, Thomas appears frequently on major media outlets\, including FOX News\, CNN\, and 770AM WABC’s Sid & Friends in the Morning\, offering expert legal analysis on high-profile cases. He has been featured in The New York Times\, The Wall Street Journal\, USA Today\, and Newsday. Recognized by U.S. News & World Report as one of the Best Lawyers in America\, he has earned a reputation for his tenacious advocacy and trial expertise. \nIn 2021\, Thomas was the Republican nominee for Manhattan District Attorney\, running a spirited campaign against Alvin Bragg and warning New Yorkers of the risks posed by progressive criminal justice policies. \nBefore co-founding Raiser\, Kenniff & Lonstein\, Thomas served as an Assistant District Attorney under the esteemed Jeanine Pirro\, successfully prosecuting hundreds of criminal cases. His legal career began at one of the world’s largest multinational law firms\, where he represented major corporations in complex litigation. \nIn addition to his civilian legal practice\, Thomas is a retired Major in the U.S. Army National Guard’s Judge Advocate General’s (JAG) Corps and a veteran of the Iraq War. As a military Senior Defense Counsel\, he supervised the defense of all accused soldiers in the New York Army National Guard. For his distinguished service in a combat zone\, he was awarded the Army Commendation Medal and the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal. \nThomas holds a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Rochester and a Juris Doctorate from Hofstra University School of Law. He is a member of the National Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys and serves on the board of Operation Heal Our Heroes\, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting veterans struggling with the psychological effects of combat. A recipient of the New York State Bar Association’s Award for Excellence in Public Service\, he continues to be an advocate for justice both in and out of the courtroom. \nOutside of his legal career\, Thomas is an avid writer and ice hockey competitor.
URL:https://cccvpac.org/event/january-breakfast-with-thomas-a-kenniff/
LOCATION:Naples Hilton\, 5111 Tamiami Trail North\, Naples\, FL\, 34103
CATEGORIES:Republican Club Events
ORGANIZER;CN="The Right Men's Club of Collier County":MAILTO:info@mensclubcc.org
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SUMMARY:WRC - Meet the Candidates - Florida's District 19 Candidates
DESCRIPTION:Special Time \n4:30 pm Networking \n5:00 pm Dinner and Program
URL:https://cccvpac.org/event/wrc-meet-the-candidates-floridas-district-19-candidates/
LOCATION:Naples Hilton\, 5111 Tamiami Trail North\, Naples\, FL\, 34103
CATEGORIES:Republican Club Events
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SUMMARY:WRC - Sip on the Right Side
DESCRIPTION:hursday\, January 15\, 2026 5-7 PM\nConservative Cocktails & Conversation with Like Minded Patriots \nGuests and Men welcome! \n***complimentary appetizers · cash bar*** \nNEW LOCATION: \nThe Yard House\n4251 Tamiami Trail North\nNaples\, FL 34103\n\n\nThe Yard House\nCLICK HERE FOR DIRECTIONS\n\nCall or email Debra McCabe for more info: \ndmccabe1@aol.com or 646-491-2985
URL:https://cccvpac.org/event/wrc-sip-on-the-right-side-28/
LOCATION:The Yard House\, 4251 Tamiami Trail North\, Naples\, FL\, 34103
CATEGORIES:Republican Club Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260120T170000
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DTSTAMP:20260403T210135
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SUMMARY:NRC - Conservative Cocktails - The Clarion Project
DESCRIPTION:January 2026 Conservative Cocktails\n\n\nJan 20\, 2026\, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM\nTiburón Golf Club\, 2620 Tiburon Dr\, Naples\, FL 34109\, USA\n\n\nRichard Green\, CEO and Co-founder of the Clarion Project
URL:https://cccvpac.org/event/nrc-conservative-cocktails-the-clarion-project/
LOCATION:Tiburon Golf Club\, 2620 Tiburon Drive\, Naples\, FL\, 34109
CATEGORIES:Republican Club Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Naples Reagan Club":MAILTO:naplesrepublicanclub@gmail.com
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