RCSCC - Hot Topics -
2025-03-13 15:00 - 17:00 UTC | Cav’s Kitchen and Cocktails, 701 Bald Eagle Drive, Marco Island, Florida, 34145
RCSCC Board Elections & Collier County District 1 updates by Rick LoCastro on development, greenscapes & moving off septics.
RCSCC Officer elections – be there to vote

WRC Luncheon - Dr. Anne Rathbone Bradley
2025-03-14 11:30 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Naples Hilton, 5111 Tamiami Trail North, Naples, FL, 34103
Join Us for Our March Monthly Luncheon
Dr. Anne Rathbone Bradley
George and Sally Mayer Fellow for Economic Education and vice president of academic affairs at The Fund for American Studies
Friday, March 14, 2025 at 11:30 AM at the Naples Hilton
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Dr. Anne Rathbone Bradley
Dr. Anne Rathbone Bradley is the George and Sally Mayer Fellow for Economic Education and vice president of academic affairs at The Fund for American Studies. Through this position, Dr. Bradley works to enhance the impact and reach of TFAS and FTE economic education programs through courses, seminars, videos and social media. She also delivers lectures around the country and oversees curriculum development and evaluation for economics courses. In addition to her role as a fellow and vice president of academic affairs, Dr. Bradley continues to teach impactful economics courses to TFAS students and consistently receives outstanding marks in students’ post-program evaluations.
Previously, Dr. Bradley served as the vice president of economic initiatives at the Institute for Faith, Work & Economics, where she continues to research a systematic biblical theology of economic freedom. In addition to her work with TFAS, she is a professor of economics at The Institute for World Politics and Grove City College.
She is a visiting professor at George Mason University and has previously taught at Georgetown University and Charles University in Prague. She is currently an Acton Affiliate scholar and a visiting scholar at the Bernard Center for Women, Politics & Public Policy. She is a lecturer for the Institute for Humane Studies and the Foundation for Economic Education.Dr. Bradley is the co-editor and author of “Counting the Cost: Christian Perspectives on Capitalism,” “For the Least of These: A Biblical Answer to Poverty,” and “Be Fruitful and Multiply: Why Economics is Necessary for Making God-Pleasing Decisions.”She served as the associate director for the Program in Economics, Politics and the Law at the James M. Buchanan Center at George Mason University. Dr. Bradley’s academic work ranges on the question of income inequality and economic freedom as well as the political economy of terrorism, with specific emphasis on the industrial organization of al-Qaeda. Her academic research has been published in scholarly journals and edited volumes. She is currently working on a book that analyzes the political economy of al-Qaeda post 9/11. Based on her academic research, she also worked as an economic analyst for the Central Intelligence Agency’s Office of Terrorism Analysis.
Dr. Bradley received her Ph.D. in economics from George Mason University in 2006, during which time she was a James M. Buchanan Scholar.
WHEN: Friday, March 14, 2025 11:30 AM
WHERE: Naples Hilton, 5111 Tamiami Trail N., Naples, FL 34103
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NRC - Conservative Cocktails - Former Governor Tim Pawlenty
2025-03-18 17:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Tiburon Golf Club, 2620 Tiburon Drive, Naples, FL, 34109
About the Event

Tim Pawlenty served as Governor of the State of Minnesota from 2003 to 2011. As his state’s CEO, he was responsible for a $50 billion biennial budget, 30,000 employees and over 20 agencies and departments. His education, health care and energy initiatives were viewed by many as among the most innovative in the nation. He also served as Chair of the National Governors Association, Chair of the Education Commission of the States and Chair of the Midwest Governors Association. Tim’s other career experience includes: serving in the MN House of Representatives where he was elected Majority Leader by his colleagues; leading the Financial Services Roundtable as its CEO; serving as a board member for numerous publicly traded and privately held companies; working as a VP at an early stage technology company; and practicing law – both as a criminal prosecutor and as an attorney in private practice.

WRC - Sip on the Right Side
2025-03-20 17:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | FL
Sip on the Right Side

March 20 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Thursday, March 20th, 2025 5-7 PM
Conservative Cocktails & Conversation with Like Minded Patriots
Guests and Men welcome!
***complimentary appetizers · cash bar***
At the beautiful home of WRC member Doris McGuire
in the gated community of Marsala
Livingston Road between Immokalee Road and Vanderbilt Beach Road

Please RSVP to Debra McCabe at 646-491-2985 to receive address and gate entry information.
Mixes and Snacks Provided. BYOB

Call or email Debra McCabe for more info:
dmccabe1@aol.com or 646-491-2985

RWSFF Celebrates its 50th Anniversary
2025-03-20 17:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Martin Fierro, 13040 Livingston Road, Naples, FL, 34105
Thursday March 20, 2025 5:00-7:00 PM
Please join RWSFF as we Celebrate 50 years in Collier County. RWSFF was Southwest Florida Federated Republican Women (SFFRW) . Our name change occurred in 2014 to Republican Women of SWFL Federated (RWSFF). Through the years we have grown and have been recognized for our great speakers and grassroots activism with many organizations including TPUSA.
We invite you to join us as we toast to the 50 Year Anniversary of RWSFF!
Appetizers and basic beverages will be available. Cash Bar.
RSVP Required for accurate count: speedyrsvp@gmail.com or call: 239-431-5224
Best
Diane Van Parys
RWSFF-President

Byron Donalds Hometown Kickoff Rally
2025-03-28 18:30 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Sugarshack, 27421 Old 41 Road, Bonita Springs, FL, 34135
Donalds is holding a March 28 hometown kickoff rally in Bonita Springs, the campaign announced last week. These events help candidates introduce themselves and their family to voters, as well as energize supporters and explain why they’re running. It’s all going down at the Sugarshack, a restaurant and live music venue.

RWSFF - John Tillman - CEO American Culture Project
2025-04-02 11:30 - 13:30 (America/New_York) | Naples Hilton, 5111 Tamiami Trail North, Naples, FL, 34103
Dear RWSFF Members & Republican Friends,
Please join us for our RWSFF April 2nd luncheon meeting. Our Guest Speaker will be John Tillman. He is the CEO of American Culture Project and Chairman of Illinois Policy Institute.
John Tillman is an authority on Free Market Public Policy and has been influential in many state-based think tanks that get results. He will be sharing with us “Seizing the Commanding Heights of American Culture”
While John was CEO of IPI 2007-2021, he co-founded and served as chairman of Liberty Justice Center, which won the precedent setting Janus v. AFSCME case before the U.S. Supreme Court in 2018. This case has set precedent that is being used today to defeat the Unions in the Federal Government. Removing the requirement to belong to the union and pay dues has resulted in people exercising their First Amendment right to decline union membership. This has resulted in removing over $900 million from the coffers of the Democrats election campaigns.
“The Breitbart Doctrine is the idea that “politics is downstream from culture” and that to change politics one must first change culture.”
“Politics isn’t just downstream from culture. Politics is culture. And the persuadable middle will determine its future.” American Culture Project
As Ronald Reagan said, “freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction.”
“The culture war is not about right vs. left, it’s about right vs. wrong.” Charlie Kirk
President Donald J. Trump is breaking records in returning the US to what our founders created with the US Constitution. We are in the the Golden Age of the United States of America!
I would be remiss if I didn’t remind you that we now live on the
Gulf of America in Naples, FL!
RWSFF Luncheon Meeting- Wednesday April 2, 11:30 AM at the Hilton Naples 5111 Tamiami TR. N. Naples, 34103.
Sign up today for the RWSFF April 2nd Meeting & Luncheon! Doors will open at 11:15 AM; Please check in at Paid in Advance or Cash or Check.
We encourage payment online to facilitate registration.
RSVP is required to accommodate all attending.
RSVP: 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.

Lunch: $45.00 payable online or pay at the door cash or check.
This month’s entrée is Oven Roasted Herb Chicken Breast, Wedge Salad & Carrot Cake or you may request Vegan or Vegetarian.
A reservation made is a reservation paid unless 48 hour notice is given

RMC - Luncheon with Stephen Moore
2025-04-04 07:30 - 09:00 (America/New_York) | Naples Hilton, 5111 Tamiami Trail North, Naples, FL, 34103
Stephen Moore
Join us Friday, April 4th, to hear Stephen Moore. The luncheon will include and full Flank Steak menu, including dessert.
Stephen Moore is an Economist and Author, serving as a Senior Visiting Fellow in Economics at The Heritage Foundation. He is a frequent lecturer to audiences around the world on the U.S. economic and political outlook, and is the author of 6 books, including “Trumponomics: Inside the America First Plan to Revive our Economy.”
Moore is a graduate of the University of Illinois and holds a master’s degree in Economics from George Mason University.
From 1999-2004, Moore served as Founder and President of the Club for Growth, an organization dedicated to helping elect free market candidates to Congress. In his tenure as president, the Club for Growth became one of the most influential and respected political organizations in the nation. From 2005-2014, Moore served as the senior economics writer for The Wall Street Journal editorial page and as a member of the WSJ editorial board. He remains a regular contributor to the publication. Moore served as a senior economic advisor to President Trump’s 2016 campaign, drafting tax, budget, and energy policy plans.
In 2007, Moore received the Ronald Reagan “Great Communicator” award from the Republican party for his advancement of economic understanding. In 2010, he was awarded the University of Illinois Alumni of the Year. His book “Return to Prosperity: How America Can Regain its Economic Superpower Status” was a finalist for the F.A. Hayek Award for Advancing Economic Understanding. In 2018, Worth Magazine named Stephen Moore one of the 75 Most Influential People in the World Dealing with Economics and Finance.

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RCSCC - Member Meet - Speaker Keith Flaugh
2025-04-10 15:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Cav’s Kitchen and Cocktails, 701 Bald Eagle Drive, Marco Island, Florida, 34145

WRC - Kristina Rasmussen Senior Fellow with Workers for Opportunity
2025-04-11 11:30 - 13:30 (America/New_York) | Naples Hilton, 5111 Tamiami Trail North, Naples, FL, 34103
Friday, April 11, 2025 at 11:30 AM at the Naples Hilton
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Kristina Rasmussen
Kristina Rasmussen is a senior fellow with Workers for Opportunity.
Rasmussen is a non-profit and government affairs leader, and she focuses on turning big ideas into reality.
She understands that union reform is necessary to unlock the other policy changes that will lead to a more positive and flourishing America. She is proud of her role in advancing the Supreme Court case that became Janus v. Afscme, and she’s excited to help Workers for Opportunity write the next chapter in labor policy.
She has a master’s degree in political management from George Washington University. When she isn’t traveling to state capitols and Washington, D.C., she lives in Richmond, Virginia, with her husband and four children.
WHEN: Friday, April 11, 2025 11:30 AM
WHERE: Naples Hilton, 5111 Tamiami Trail N., Naples, FL 34103
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NRC - Christopher A. Rozansky, C.M. Executive Director - Naples Airport
2025-04-15 17:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Tiburon Golf Club, 2620 Tiburon Drive, Naples, FL, 34109
Time & Location

Apr 15, 2025, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Tiburón Golf Club, 2620 Tiburon Dr, Naples, FL 34109, USA

About the Event

Christopher A. Rozansky, C.M.
Executive Director – Naples Airport
Chris Rozansky joined the Naples Airport Authority in March 2016, where he oversees a dynamic community asset that generates an economic impact of $781 million annually.
Over the past 20 years, he has served in various positions at both commercial service and general aviation airports in Florida, Texas, Ohio, Pennsylvania and New Jersey. He is an alumnus of The Ohio State University.
In June 2019, he was appointed to the National Air Transportation Association’s (NATA) Board of Directors. Chris is also a Vice Chair on the American Association of Airport Executives General Aviation Committee.
In 2018, Chris graduated from Leadership Collier and is an active member of the Greater Naples Chamber of Commerce, serving on the Partnership Board.

RMC - The Right Connections Social
2025-04-22 05:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | South Street City Oven Bar and Grille, 1410 Pine Ridge Road Ste 4, Naples, FL, 34108, United States
Join us Tuesday, April 22nd for our quarterly social gathering, where members can mingle in a relaxed atmosphere. It’s not just for the gentlemen—women are invited too! This evening is an excellent opportunity to connect with fellow members and introduce your guests to the vibrant community of our Men’s Club. Bring a friend – You don’t need to be a member.

Free Appetizers
Cash Bar
Bring a Friend

WRC - Sip on the Right Side
2025-04-24 17:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | The Syren Oyster & Cocktail Bar, 909 10th Street South, Naples, FL, 34102
WRC Naples Sip on the Right Side

Conservative Cocktails & Conversation with Like Minded Patriots
Guests and Men welcome!
***complimentary appetizers · cash bar***
Syren Oyster & Cocktail Bar
909 10th Street South
Naples, FL 34102

syrenoysterbar.com
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Call or email Debra McCabe for more info:
dmccabe1@aol.com or 646-491-2985

RWSFF W-3 Women Wine & Wisdom
2025-04-30 17:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Martin Fierro, 13040 Livingston Road, Naples, FL, 34105
Please join RWSFF for W-3 at Martin Fierro restaurant; we will gather together for Appetizers and Cash Bar.
Women have Wisdom– an evening of discussion on Trump’s 100 Days in Office and all the Wins!
RWSFF stays focused on K-12 Education; the Collier County School Board and all the issues regarding the Students! We support our Veterans– through the VFW and encourage you to get involved and make a difference today!
Men are always welcome to join the conversation.
W-3 Sponsor Green & Clean and Renfroe & Jackson Landscaping. Appetizers and basic beverages provided with a Cash Bar.
RSVP Required for accurate count: speedyrsvp@gmail.com or call: 239-431-5224.

RMC - Breakfast Meeting - Author Lew Paper Legacy of Lies
2025-05-02 07:30 - 09:00 (America/New_York) | Naples Hilton, 5111 Tamiami Trail North, Naples, FL, 34103
Legacy of Lies (to be released on March 18) coincides with the 50th anniversary of Hoffa’s disappearance — he was last seen in public on July 30, 1975. In a story filled with unexpected twists and turns, Legacy of Lies focuses on the forces surroundingHoffa’s disappearance – Bobby Kennedy’s vendetta against Hoffa when he was Attorney General, President Richard Nixon’s bid for re-election in 1972, and, last but not least, the Mafia. It’s a fast-paced thriller which raises new questions about the reasons for Hoffa’s abduction.
To learn more about Legacy of Lies (and Lew’s other books), you can go to his website (lewpaper.com).
The book will be available in hardcover and ebook on March 18. An audio version will become available at a later date.
Lew Paper, a graduate of Harvard Law School, is the author of six prior books, including In the Cauldron: Terror, Tension, and the American Ambassador’s Struggle to Avoid Pearl Harbor, and Perfect: Don Larsen’s Miraculous World Series Game and the Men Who Made It Happen. His articles and book reviews have appeared in The New York Times, The Washington Post, and other periodicals. He can be reached on his website (lewpaper.com).
Pre-publication Praise for Legacy of Lies:
“An intriguing read that revolves around the disappearance of Jimmy Hoffa.” – Joseph D. Pistone, former FBI Special Agent and author of the New York Times best-selling book, Donnie Brasco: My Undercover Life in the Mafia
“Lew Paper, a seasoned historian and acclaimed author, delves into the intricate tapestry of espionage and deceit with his latest masterpiece: Legacy of Lies. Drawing from his expertise in uncovering the hidden truths behind little-known history, Paper weaves together a gripping narrative that navigates the shadowy corridors of international espionage. Combining a knack for storytelling and meticulous research, he brings to life a world where loyalties are tested and secrets lurk behind every corner. Legacy of Lies promises the reader a thrilling journey through a web of deception, where the stakes are high and the so-called truth is a precious and rare commodity. Prepare to be captivated, as Paper masterfully blends a trifecta of suspense, intrigue, and historical insight.”
— Amanda M. Fairbanks, author of the critically-acclaimed The Lost Boys of Montauk: The True Story of the Wind Blown, Four Men Who Vanished at Sea, and the Survivors They Left Behind
“Lew Paper shows his knowledge of the germane historical material in an impressive manner; in order to creatively reimagine the details behind Hoffa’s mysterious disappearance, he thoroughly establishes his command of the known facts.
[T]he novel offers an engaging look into the world of organized crime over the course of a genuinely unpredictable story. . . .” — Kirkus Reviews
“With craftsmanship and style, Lew Paper invites readers to join a fascinating historical journey, filled with suspense, including the mysteries that still swirl around Jimmy Hoffa’s disappearance.”
— Ted Widmer, best-selling author of Lincoln on the Verge: Thirteen Days to Washington, and Editor, Listening In: The Secret White House Recordings of John F. Kennedy

“Lew Paper’s longtime interest in the disappearance of Jimmy Hoffa, coupled with his writing and reporting, has resulted in a fabulous historical thriller that takes us on a journey of ‘what-ifs’ leading up to and beyond the time in July 1975 when Hoffa
was picked up in a restaurant parking lot and never seen again. His disappearance has sparked numerous theories, conspiracies, investigations – none of which has ever provided a definitive answer. Lew’s Legacy of Lies explores what might have happened
in a fun and entertaining read.” — Bob Harig, Sports Illustrated, author of Drive: The Lasting Legacy of Tiger Woods, and Tiger and Phil: Golf’s Most Fascinating Rivalry

RWSFF - Bob McEwen - Executive Director Council for National Policy - What is a Republican?
2025-05-07 11:30 - 13:30 (America/New_York) | Naples Hilton, 5111 Tamiami Trail North, Naples, FL, 34103
Please join us for our RWSFF May 7th luncheon meeting. Our Guest Speaker will be Bob McEwen. He is the Executive Director- Center for National Policy.
Bob McEwen is the former Congressman from Ohio (R- 6 ). Bob McEwen served six terms in the US House of Representatives from Jan. 3, 1981 to Jan. 3, 1993. He will be sharing with us “What is a Republican?”
Bob McEwen is Executive Director of the Council for National Policy. CNP is founded on the following We Believe Statements:

Limited Government “WE BELIEVEin limiting the size and scope of government to allow Americans greater freedom to reach their fullest potential.”
Traditional Values-“WE BELIEVEthe Founding Fathers created this nation based upon Judeo-Christian values and that our culture flourishes when we uphold them.”
Strong National Defense -“WE BELIEVEthat this great experiment called America, a nation founded on the premise that “all men are created equal,” is worth defending.”

“The Council for National Policy (CNP) brings together the country’s most influential conservative leaders in business, government, politics, religion, and academia to hear and learn from policy experts on a wide range of issues. In addition, we provide a forum that allows an open exchange between participants, presenting numerous opportunities to cultivate ideas to help solve America’s growing problems.
To help educate the American public, CNP hosts an online journal of speaker presentations called Policy Counsel. This incredible resource features the best and brightest minds on economics, defense and foreign policy, and social issues. To access these speeches, click here.”
CNP Action, Inc. is the 501(c)(4) sister organization of the Council for National Policy. Founded in 1987, CNP Action, Inc. serves as an advocate for conservative principles such as limited government, free economic enterprise, traditional values and a strong national defense. It promotes issues or specific pieces of legislation through regular Action Sessions and publications.
Our great President Ronald Reagan said this at CNP’s 10th Anniversary Celebration: “…a handful of men and women, individuals of character, had a vision. A vision
to see the return of righteousness, justice, and truth to our great nation.”
President Donald J. Trump is breaking records in returning the US to what our founders created with the US Constitution. We are in the the Golden Age of the United States of America!
According to Lee Zeldin-Administrator Environmental Protection Agency speaking at the CNP conference in Washington DC in February 2025, “his is a moment where President Trump says we’re entering a golden age of success, not for one particular class or one particular race or one particular religion, he says all Americans, regardless of race, gender, background, it does not matter. For all Americans throughout this country, we are entering a golden age of success, and he is wasting no time to accomplish it.”
Please join us for a great meeting!
I would be remiss if I didn’t remind you that we now live on the
Gulf of America in Naples, FL!
RWSFF Luncheon Meeting- Wednesday May 7, 11:30 AM at the Hilton Naples 5111 Tamiami TR. N. Naples, 34103.
Sign up today for the RWSFF May 7th Meeting & Luncheon! Doors will open at 11:15 AM; Please check in at Paid in Advance or Cash or Check.

RCSCC - Hot Topic Updates
2025-05-08 17:30 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | Mackle Park, 1361 Andalusia Terrace,, Marco Island, FL, 34145, United States
May 8 5:30 – 7:30p Mackle Park Bald Eagle Room
Exciting new meeting location and GREAT speakers on a topic that is tough to talk about but we MUST! This dark side is among us, hear what is being done & how more can be done.
Tickets are Free

Member Minutes at 7p- Sign up to speak your mind, passion, ask question, make a statement, or promote event.

WRC - Catherine V. Herridge
2025-05-09 11:30 - 13:30 (America/New_York) | Naples Hilton, 5111 Tamiami Trail North, Naples, FL, 34103
Join Us for Our May Monthly Luncheon
Catherine V. Herridge
Emmy Award‐Winning Veteran Investigative Correspondent
Friday, May 9, 2025 at 11:30 AM at the Naples Hilton
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Catherine V. Herridge
Catherine V. Herridge is an Emmy Award‐winning veteran investigative correspondent who covers national security and intelligence.
A strong advocate for the First Amendment and press freedom, in February 2024, Herridge was held in civil contempt by a US federal court for refusing to disclose her confidential sources for a series of national security stories in 2017.
As a senior investigative correspondent for CBS News from 2019-2024, Herridge’s reporting was a catalyst for legislative change affecting more than a million American veterans and civilians. The Investigative Unit’s Emmy‐nominated series “Decades of Exposure” is credited by activists and lawmakers with the passing of the Camp Lejeune Justice Act in August 2022. Part of the burn pit legislation known as the PACT ACT, the law is considered one of the largest expansions of VA healthcare and benefits for American veterans.
In 2021, Herridge and the CBS News Investigative Unit won the Society of Environmental Journalists’ top prize, the Kevin Carmody Award for Outstanding Investigative Reporting, for a year-long probe that exposed serious health hazards at the K-2 military base in Uzbekistan that supported Special Operations missions into Afghanistan after 9/11. In response to Herridge’s reporting, an Executive Order recognized K2 veterans and mandated a comprehensive Defense Department study on the health consequences.
Herridge has reported from Afghanistan, Iraq, Qatar, Israel, Northern Ireland, Russia and the former Yugoslavia. Prior to joining CBS News, Herridge was the chief intelligence correspondent for FOX News Channel (FNC), and a TV and radio correspondent for ABC News in London. In 2019, the Congressional Medal of Honor Society awarded Herridge with its annual Tex McCrary Award for excellence in journalism.
WHEN: Friday, May 9, 2025 11:30 AM
WHERE: Naples Hilton, 5111 Tamiami Trail N., Naples, FL 34103
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WRC - Sip on the Right Side
2025-05-15 17:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Bellini Italian Restaurant and Bar, 2331 Tamiami Trail No, Naples, FL, 34103
Conservative Cocktails & Conversation with Like Minded Patriots
Guests and Men welcome!
***complimentary appetizers · cash bar***
Bellini Italian Restaurant
2331 Tamiami North
Naples, FL 34103

bellininaples.com
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Call or email Debra McCabe for more info:
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NRC - Naples Princess Cruise
2025-05-19 17:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Naples Princess Cruises, 500 Port O Call Way, Naples, FL, 34102
Time & Location

May 19, 2025, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Naples Princess, 550 Port O Call Way, Naples, FL 34102, USA

About the Event

Entertainment: Billy Dean & Dawn

RMC - Breakfast Meeting - Bob Rommel - America First Policy Institute
2025-06-06 07:30 - 09:00 (America/New_York) | Naples Hilton, 5111 Tamiami Trail North, Naples, FL, 34103
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Join Us for breakfast Friday, June 6th, at the Hilton Hotel to hear from The Honorable Bob Rommel, a respected conservative leader and former Florida state representative, is serving as executive director of the America First Policy Institute (AFPI) Florida State Chapter.
Rommel is a champion of limited government, fiscal responsibility, and individual liberties who spearheaded key legislative initiatives while in the legislature, including tax cuts, regulatory reform, and education empowerment.
“Bob is a proven leader who has advanced policies promoting freedom, opportunity, and prosperity,” said Erika Donalds, chair of the AFPI Florida State Chapter. “His extensive experience in both the private sector and public service makes him uniquely qualified to lead AFPI’s efforts in Florida. I have no doubt that under his leadership, the Florida chapter will effectively champion the values that make our state a beacon for the America First movement.”
“Florida is a model for economic freedom and limited constitutional government,” said Rommel. “I’m honored to continue my public service with AFPI, an organization committed to protecting the values that make Florida strong—educational freedom, free speech, and a thriving economy. We will continue to lead the nation in advancing the America First agenda with policies that bring prosperity to all Floridians.”
Bob Rommel Bio:
Born and raised in Keyport, New Jersey, Bob Rommel is the product of hard-working parents in a small town, where most families struggled just to survive. His parents focused on hard work and respect for others, Bob learned valuable life lessons that helped lead him to a very successful life.
Bob has a very diverse business background. His professional life started in the automobile business as a salesperson. Bob was quickly promoted to finance manager and then a short time later to general manager of one the largest automobile dealerships is the northeast. After eight successful years with the same organization Bob knew it was time to start his own business.
After careful consideration and research Bob decided to start a mortgage company. Building a new company from the ground up was exciting. The foundation of the company started with three employees, $50,000 and a small office. The company achieved success rapidly, expanding to 5 states and over 110 employees and after 5 years I sold the company.
After selling his mortgage company Bob decided to get into the restaurant business. Bob operated 4 restaurants in Florida and New Jersey.
An unabashed Republican, Bob is currently a member of the Republican Club of South Collier County, the Collier County Republican Executive Committee, the Republican Men’s Club of Collier and the Naples Republican Club.
Bob is also a Fellow of The Club for Growth which is a natural network of over 250,000 pro-growth, limited government Americans, who share in the belief that prosperity and opportunity come from economic freedom. In 2019, Bob was the recipient of the Florida Chamber of Commerce Legislator of the Year award. In 2020, Grover Norquist appointed Bob to chair Florida’s division of Americans for Tax Reform. In 2022, Bob was appointed to the Board of Directors of Enterprise Florida . He also serves on the Board of Directors of the YMCA in Marco Island. Bob is also a policy advisor with the Heartland Institute.
From 2016 -2024 Bob served in the Florida House of Representatives. Bob served as the Chair of the Commerce Committee , Civil Justice and Regulatory Reform.
Bob is currently the Executive Director of America First Policy Institute.

wrc - June Luncheon - Erika Donalds
2025-06-13 11:30 - 13:30 (America/New_York) | Naples Hilton, 5111 Tamiami Trail North, Naples, FL, 34103
Erika Donalds
American Conservative Education Activist
Friday, June 13, 2025 at 11:30 AM at the Naples Hilton
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Erika Donalds is a dedicated education entrepreneur and advocate with a strong commitment to expanding educational opportunities and promoting school choice. As the Founder and Chairman of OptimaEd, she leads initiatives that support innovative educational models, including the world’s first virtual reality school, Optima Academy Online, and classical charter schools focused on rigorous academics and moral character development.
With over 20 years of experience in the financial services industry, Erika has held significant positions such as Affiliate CFO/CCO at Boston Private Financial Holdings and CFO/CCO at Dalton, Greiner, Hartman, Maher & Co., LLC. Her financial expertise enhances her ability to navigate the complexities of educational funding and governance.
Erika’s influence extends into educational policy, having served on Florida’s Constitution Revision Commission and the Governor’s Advisory Committee on Education and Workforce Development. She is also a guest faculty member at the Leadership Institute and visiting Fellow at Heritage Foundation, where she shares her insights on education reform and advocacy.
She holds a bachelor’s degree in Accounting from Florida State University and a master’s degree in Accountancy from Florida Atlantic University. Erika is a former Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and a Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA).
Passionate about fostering an environment where every child can succeed, Erika Donalds leverages her experience as a finance professional and education advocate to drive meaningful change in the educational landscape.
WHEN: Friday, June 13, 2025 11:30 AM
WHERE: Naples Hilton, 5111 Tamiami Trail N., Naples, FL 34103
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NRC - June Conservative Cocktails
2025-06-17 17:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Tiburon Golf Club, 2620 Tiburon Drive, Naples, FL, 34109
June 2025 Conservative Cocktails

Jun 17, 2025, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Tiburón Golf Club, 2620 Tiburon Dr, Naples, FL 34109, USA

Stephen B Stepanek

Time & Location

Jun 17, 2025, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Tiburón Golf Club, 2620 Tiburon Dr, Naples, FL 34109, USA

About the Event

Stephen B Stepanek

Personal :
Married to Ellen
Father of three daughters Cassandra, Jessica and Nicole Stepfather to Patrick Suprunowicz

Education:
Graduated from Needham High School Needham, MA
Graduated from Villanova University with a BS in Finance and Economics.

Business:
Founded and grew over 25 years Hampshire Paper Corporation a paper converting company with 160 employees and 20+ million in annual revenue.
Co-Owner SPJ Real Estate Associates which owned and managed 160,000 square feet of industrial space.
Founded White Cliff Realty which owned and managed 90,000 square feet of commercial real estate.
Founded White Cliff Communications which zoned, built and managed cell towers.
Co-founded RegDox Solutions Inc. which is a patented high security software solution for the storage, management and collaboration of data such as ITAR, DFARS, and CUI.
Founder and President of Liberty Tree Consulting & Strategy LLC

Civic and Social Organizations:
Former member of the Milford Knights of Columbus
Former member of the Milford Rotary Club
Six year non lawyer member of the NH Supreme Court Professional
Conduct Committee.

Political:
Former Amherst Town Selectman
Former co-chair of the Amherst Ways and Means Committee
5 Term NH State Representative for the town of Amherst

Served as the Vice Chairman of the Commerce Committee

Served as the House Minority Whip

Served as the Chairman of the Ways and Means Committee

NH Co-Chair of the Rudy Giuliani for President Committee 2007/2008
NH Co-Chair of the Donald Trump for President Committee 2015/2016
Appointed as the NE Regional Director of the GSA 2018
Co-Founded the Right of Center Meeting organized and run by Pine Tree Public Policy Institute which is a 501(c)(4) organization. Pine Tree and its Right of Center meetings are affiliated with Grover Norquist and his Americans for Tax Reform organization.
Chairman of the NH Republican Party 2019-2023
Senior Advisor to President Trump 2023 to present

WRC - Sip on the Right Side
2025-06-19 17:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | T-Michaels Steak and Lobster House, 4050 Gulf Shore Blvd, Naples, FL, 34103
Sip on the Right Side

June 19 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Thursday, June 19th, 2025 5-7 PM
Conservative Cocktails & Conversation with Like Minded Patriots
Guests and Men welcome!
***complimentary appetizers · cash bar***
T-Michaels Steak and Lobster House
4050 Gulf Shore Blvd.
Naples, FL 34103

t-michaels.com
CLICK HERE FOR DIRECTIONS

Call or email Debra McCabe for more info:
dmccabe1@aol.com or 646-491-2985

RMC - Breakfast with Legislators
2025-07-11 07:30 - 09:00 (America/New_York) | Naples Hilton, 5111 Tamiami Trail North, Naples, FL, 34103
Get a recap on the recently ended legislative session

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Join Us for breakfast Friday, July 11th, at the Hilton Hotel to hear directly from the legislators about the good and the bad of passed legislation. Learn the back story on the controversies in crafting a budget, and fights between Governor Ron DeSantis and the legislative branch of the Florida Congress.

WRC - State of the State
2025-07-11 11:30 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Naples Hilton, 5111 Tamiami Trail North, Naples, FL, 34103
Join Us for Our July Monthly Luncheon
The State of the State Florida Legislative Session Update
Lauren Melo, Florida House District 81 and Yvette Benarroch, Florida House District 82
Friday, July 11, 2025 at 11:30 AM at the Naples Hilton
Purchase Tickets
Lauren Melo is a conservative Republican who fights to protect our second amendment rights, honor our veterans, cut bureaucratic red tape, and grow the economy. Born and raised in Southwest Florida, she is the proud mom of three and has been active in our community for years.
Lauren is a businesswoman who has flourished in a variety of fields. In 1991, she started her own trucking company which she grew from a single truck into a large fleet, at one point managing more than one hundred trucks. She still has her commercial driver’s license and to this day owns the original truck she used to start the company. Today, Lauren owns a real estate brokerage firm she steered to success even facing a personal health challenge, a year and a half battle with breast cancer, while never taking a break from her management role. During this difficult time, she also faced sending her son overseas to Afghanistan on his first combat deployment in the Army.
Today Lauren’s brokerage firm remains successful, her health is strong, and her son has returned safely home to the area now as a combat veteran.
Yvette Benarroch is an US Air Force veteran who served our nation during Operation Desert Shield/Desert Storm. She is a mom, small business owner, and grassroots conservative leader. Yvette started the Collier County chapter of Moms for Liberty, fighting to keep Radical Left ideology out of our schools.
Yvette is the co-owner of Affordable Landscaping Service & Design, LLC, a full-service landscaping company serving the Naples and Marco Island Area. Additionally, Yvette is a licensed realtor. She understands the importance of having a strong economy, good jobs, low taxes, excellent schools, and a Florida that is affordable for all.
Yvette’s conservative values and the love and gratitude she has for the United States encouraged her to become more involved in politics. Yvette served as Neighborhood Team Leader in SW Florida for both Trump Victory and Latinos for Trump 2020
campaign. In 2022 she served as Neighborhood team leader for Governor DeSantis’s 2022 re-election campaign. She served as Vice Chairwoman for the Collier County GOP from 2020-2022, was Past State Vice Chairwoman for the Republican National Hispanic Assembly of Florida, and current 1st Vice President for the Florida Federation of Republican Women.
WHEN: Friday, July 11, 2025 11:30 AM
WHERE: Naples Hilton, 5111 Tamiami Trail N., Naples, FL 34103
TO PURCHASE TICKETS: https://interland3.donorperfect.net/weblink/WebLink.aspx?name=E356036&id=29

NRC - Conservative Cocktails with Senator Kathleen Passidomo
2025-07-15 17:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Tiburon Golf Club, 2620 Tiburon Drive, Naples, FL, 34109
Join us for our July Conservative Cocktails as we welcome back Senator Kathleen Passidomo for a comprehensive 2025 Legislative Update.
As one of Florida’s most influential conservative leaders, Senator Passidomo will provide exclusive insights into the most important legislation passed this session, how it impacts Floridians, and what lies ahead for our state’s future.
This is a fantastic opportunity to hear directly from a top policymaker and ask questions about the direction of conservative leadership in Florida

WRC - Sip on the Right Side
2025-07-17 17:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Season’s 52, 8930 Tamiami Trail No, Naples, FL, 34108
Conservative Cocktails & Conversation with Like Minded Patriots
Guests and Men welcome!
***complimentary appetizers · cash bar***
Seasons 52
8930 Tamiami Trail North
Naples, FL 34108

Seasons 52 Naples
CLICK HERE FOR DIRECTIONS

Call or email Debra McCabe for more info:
dmccabe1@aol.com or 646-491-2985

RMC - The Right Connections Social
2025-07-22 17:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | South Street City Oven Bar and Grille, 1410 Pine Ridge Road Ste 4, Naples, FL, 34108, United States
Join us Tuesday, July 22nd for our quarterly social gathering, where members can mingle in a relaxed atmosphere. It’s not just for the gentlemen—women are invited too! This evening is an excellent opportunity to connect with fellow members and introduce your guests to the vibrant community of our Men’s Club. Bring a friend – You don’t need to be a member.

Free Appetizers
Cash Bar
Bring a Friend

RWSFF - W-3 Women, Wine & Wisdom
2025-07-30 17:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Martin Fierro, 13040 Livingston Road, Naples, FL, 34105
Wednesday July 30, 2025 5:00-7:00 PM
Please join RWSFF for W-3 at Martin Fierro restaurant.
Women have Wisdom!
Ideas Uncorked & Conservative Conversation!
Trump & the White House Administration Wins!
RWSFF stays focused on K-12 Education; the Collier County School Board and all the issues regarding the Students! We support our Veterans– through the VFW and encourage you to get involved and make a difference today!
Men are always welcome to join the conversation.
Heavy Hors d’ oeuvres and basic beverages for $10.00 cash, to be collected at the venue. Cash Bar.
RSVP Required for accurate count: speedyrsvp@gmail.com or call: 239-431-5224.
