Collier County Citizens Values Political Action Committee, LLC

Naples Republican Club - End of Summer Gathering
2022-09-20 17:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Southern Style Kitchen, 492 Bayfront Place, Naples, FL, 34102
End of Summer Gathering!
Format: Conservative Cocktails
Date: Tuesday, September 20th
Time: 5:00PM
Location: Southern Style Kitchen
Address: 492 Bayfront Place, Naples, FL 34102
Price: $30 Members, $45 Non-Members
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Women Wine and Wisdom
2022-09-28 17:00 - 19:00 UTC | Brio at Waterside, 5505 Tamiami Trail North, Naples, FL, 34108
Please join RWSFF for W-3 at Brio Italian Grille-Waterside 5505 Tamiami Trail Naples, 34108.
Special guest speaker: Kerri Toloczko- Protecting Elections!
Appetizers will be provided and you can enjoy a great selection of beverages.
Women have Wisdom– an evening of discussion; what are the issues for the General Election? RWSFF will stay laser focused on K-12 Education and our Veterans– get involved!
Men are always welcome to join the conversation.
RWSFF Members & Guests $5.00 Cash at the door.
RSVP Required for accurate count: speedyrsvp@gmail.com or call: 239-431-5224
Best
Diane Van Parys
RWSFF-President

RWSFF Monthly Luncheon
2022-10-05 11:30 - 13:30 (America/New_York) | Naples Hilton, 5111 Tamiami Trail North, Naples, FL, 34103
TBA

Republican Men's Club - Breakfast with Congressman Byron Donalds
2022-10-07 07:30 - 09:00 (America/New_York) | Naples Hilton, 5111 Tamiami Trail North, Naples, FL, 34103
Join us for Breakfast, Friday, October 7th at 7:30 am to hear Congressman Byron Donalds.
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Ave Maria Patriots - Cuban Born Nery Barnet Kircher
2022-10-11 08:00 - 17:00 UTC | The Bean at Ave Maria, 550 Ave Maria Blvd, Ave Maria, FL, 34142
Nery remembers a nice childhood in middle-class Cuba under President Batista. Then Castro took over, promising elections and democracy – all lies, that Nery witnessed and experienced first hand. His first act was the confiscation of arms – first it was voluntary, then mandatory. His second act was changing the currency, and confiscating both private savings and physical property. The government took control of Nery’s father’s business. His third act was food rationing. Nery’s father presented paperwork to leave Cuba in 1965. In 1968, Nery and her father were sent to separate labor camps – specifically because he requested to leave the country.
With no notice and with one change of clothing, Nery was on the 1971 Freedom Flight to the US, but that came only after being a teenager in the Ceja Dos Forced Labor Camp for 3 years in Cuba. It was surrounded by an electric fence, where she was identified by a number. She worked in the fields and lived in unspeakable conditions. When you come to our meeting, you will learn what Nery did to keep herself mentally strong throughout her ordeal.
Come out and bring a friend and hear from our inspiring guest speaker. Grab a cocktail at The Pub & Grill at 6:30 PM, and make your way over to The Bean for our meeting start time of 7:00 PM.
Date: Tuesday, October 11, 2022
Time: 7:00 PM
Location: The Bean at Ave Maria

WRC Luncheon - Byron Donalds
2022-10-14 11:30 - 13:30 (America/New_York) | Naples Hilton, 5111 Tamiami Trail North, Naples, FL, 34103

Naples Republican Club - Wilton Simpson Florida Senate President
2022-10-18 17:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Southern Style Kitchen, 492 Bayfront Place, Naples, FL, 34102
Speaker: Wilton Simpson
Wilton Simpson feels he is living the American Dream and works each and every day to ensure Floridians have access to the same opportunities he’s had. Wilton is a Husband, Father and Papa living in Trilby. As a Lifelong Farmer Wilton has deep personal and professional roots grounded in agriculture, including a large-scale egg-laying operation that supplies eggs for Florida’s families through supermarkets across the state. Wilton is known for his Contribution to the Community: PACE Center for Girls. Wilton has worked for policies and resources for PACE’s important mission to equip girls and young women across our state with the tools they need for success. Wilton and his wife Kathy worked to ensure women had the care they deserved at a time when they deserved it most through the Simpson Breast Health Center at AdventHealth Zephyrhills. Finally, Wilton’s law-making Record demonstrates he has an eye toward outcomes and problem solving, Wilton has a proven record of fighting for Florida’s hardworking families and small business owners, supporting our brave law enforcement officers and first responders, protecting our precious natural resources, and taking a stand against government overreach and job killing regulations.

Date: Tuesday, October 18th
Time: 5:00PM
Location: Southern Style Kitchen
Address: 492 Bayfront Place, Naples, FL 34102
Price: $30 Members, $45 Non-Members
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WRC - SIP on the Right Side
2022-10-20 17:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Dorona Modern Italian Steakhouse, 2110 Tamiami Trail North, Naples, FL, 34102
Conservative cocktails and conversation with like-minded patriots

Republican Club of South Collier - Boat and Vote Rally
2022-10-22 09:30 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Dolphin Point on Isles of Capri, 85 West Pelican Street, Naples, 34113, Belarus
Flotilla Naples to Marco

Ave Maria Patriots - Young Chapter of Young Americans for Freedom - Elisha Krauss
2022-10-26 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Ave Maria University Henkles Academic Building, 5255 Donahue Street, Ave Maria, FL, 34142
The Ave Maria University chapter of the Young Americans for Freedom (YAF) cordially invites you to their guest speaker event with Elisha Krauss.
Conservative commentator Elisha Krauss will discuss the importance of gender differences and the damage society does when they downplay the unique abilities of men and women. Elisha is a powerful voice in the Conservative movement and has worked for the Daily Wire, Prager U, and Sean Hannity’s radio show. YAF is thrilled to have Elisha at AMU.
Tickets are going fast, so secure your seat today!

Date: Wednesday, October 26, 2022Time: 7:00 PM
Location: Ave Maria University
Henkles Academic Building
Demetree Lecture Hall
5255 Donahue Street
Ave Maria, FL 34142
Campus Map and ParkingSchedule: Doors open at 6:30 pm
Speaker begins at 7:00 pm
Q&A will followFor all questions, please email avemariayaf@gmail.com.

Register for Free Here!

Governor DeSantis Returns to Ave Maria
2022-10-30 11:45 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Ave Maria University, 5050 Ave Maria Blvd,, Ave Maria, FL, 34142
CatholicVote is hosting a major rally with Governor Ron DeSantis this Sunday at 11:45 AM at Ave Maria University in Ave Maria, FL.
Here are the details:

Who: Governor Ron DeSantis, CV President Brian Burch, and YOU!
What: Prayer, fellowship, important updates, and breaking news from the DeSantis campaign.
Where: Ave Maria University, 5050 Ave Maria Blvd, Ave Maria, FL 34142. Follow parking directions onsite. The event will be held on the lawn in front of the Prince Building on campus.
When: Sunday, October 30th at 11:45 AM. Doors open into the restricted area at 10:00 AM.
How to attend: Click on the links below to register on Eventbrite. We’ll send more information after you sign up!

Click here to register for the in-person event.

We’re expecting a large crowd, so register early to reserve your spot.

If you can’t attend in person, please click here to register to attend the livestream event from the convenience of your own home.

This is going to be a great event, and Governor DeSantis is an outstanding leader and public speaker.

We hope you can attend either in person or online.

RWSFF - William "Bill" Federer
2022-11-02 11:30 - 13:30 (America/New_York) | Naples Hilton, 5111 Tamiami Trail North, Naples, FL, 34103
Politics from the Beginning of Time to Today and what to expect on November 8th.

Dear RWSFF Members & Friends,
Please join us at our November RWSFF Luncheon Meeting –Weds. Nov. 2, Hilton Naples 5111 Tamiami TR. N. Naples, 34103.

RWSFF is pleased to announce our November Guest Speaker will be William “Bill” Federer . Bill will present: Silence Equals Consent: Politics in a Citizen run Republic. Bill Federer is a best-selling author, nationally known speaker, and the president of Amerisearch, Inc., a publishing company dedicated to researching America’s noble heritage. He has authored books such as Socialism – The Real History from Plato to the Present: How the Deep State Capitalizes on Crises to Consolidate Control. Bil will have his books and DVD’s available for sale. Great gifts for the Holidays. Bill’s publication American Minute email publication is a must have. Sign up here to receive the American Minute in your email several times a week. One of Bill’s best-American Minute: Amazing Grace-how-sweet-the-sound .

Please join us as we countdown to the Nov. 8 election. There is always so much at stake and this mid-term election is no different. The importance is not only locally but in the State of FL, and in our Country the Great USA.
We must take the House and Senate!

Come to this meeting; bring your friends and plan to Make America Great Again– one election at a time!

Doors will open at 11:15 AM; You must check in either at the Table-Paid in Advance or the Table- Paying by 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: $40.00 payable online or pay at the door cash or check. You have the option to select from 3 meal choices: Normal (Salmon Entre); Vegan or Vegetarian (this was added to ease the check in and registration process} a reservation made is a reservation paid unless 48 hour notice is given.
Doors will open at 11:15 AM; Meeting will start at 12-Noon.

5th Annual Salute to Veterans Luncheon - Perspectives on US Intelligence and National Security
2022-11-04 11:30 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Naples Hilton, 5111 Tamiami Trail North, Naples, FL, 34103
Guest Speaker: Rear Admiral Tony L. Cothron USN, RET
Perspectives on US Intelligence and National Security
Thank you for your interest in supporting Veterans and the Republican Men’s Club of Collier County.
Rear Admiral Tony Lee Cothron was the Director of Intelligence for the Chief of Naval Operations and the 62nd Director of Naval Intelligence.
Cothron commanded the U.S. European Command’s Joint Analysis Center at RAF Molesworth, UK from August 2001 to July 2003, transforming the command in response to the Global War on Terrorism and supporting combat operations against Iraq during Operation Iraqi Freedom.
He also commanded the Navy’s national level, operational intelligence and scientific and intelligence analysis center, the Office of Naval Intelligence from September 2004 to January 2006.
Upon his promotion to flag rank, Rear Admiral Cothron was assigned to the National Security Agency as the Deputy Director of Signals Intelligence for Customer Relationships.
Bio
Tony Cothron
A native of Greenbrier, Tennessee, Cothron graduated from Middle Tennessee State University in 1977 and was commissioned through Aviation Officer Candidate School in 1978.
Tours
His operational tours include positions of increasing responsibility in intelligence aboard the USS America, Patron Squadron Special Projects Unit One (VPU-1), Carrier Airwing Eight (CVW-8) aboard the USS
Theodore Roosevelt for combat operations during Operation Desert Storm and Kurdish relief operations in northern Iraq during Operation Provide Comfort, Command Cruiser Destroyer Group Two aboard the USS George Washington, and as Assistant Chief of Staff of Intelligence for Commander, Sixth Fleet in Gaeta, Italy where he participated in Operation Allied Force combat operations against the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia.[citation needed]
His tours ashore have included duty as a submarine analyst and watch stander at Fleet Ocean Surveillance Intelligence Center Detachment (FOSIC Det), Atlantic Fleet; as an instructor at the Fleet Intelligence Training Center Atlantic and member of the Soviet Seapower Education Program; as Senior Watch Analyst, Pacific and Strategic Forces Division Head at the Navy Operational Intelligence Command (NAVOPINTCEN), Chief of the Atlantic Intelligence Command’s Current Intelligence Division and Functional Manager for Imagery and ELINT during Operation Uphold Democracy, the US intervention in Haiti; as the Targeting Requirements Branch Head on the Navy staff for CNO N2; and as the Director, Fleet Intelligence for Commander, Fleet Forces Command
The purpose of the Salute to Veterans Event is to promote Republican Values, while raising funds to provide scholarships and recognizing and supporting area Veterans services.
LUNCHEON
11:30 am, Friday, Nov. 4, 2021
Naples Hilton, Naples, FL
$175 (General Admission) • $225 VIP (Includes private VIP reception at 10:30 am)

Member Only Table Sponsor available only to Members. Buy a Table, sell to your friends and choose your table friends.

WRC - US Senator Rick Scott
2022-11-11 11:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Naples Hilton, 5111 Tamiami Trail North, Naples, FL, 34103
Rick Scott was elected to the U.S. Senate in 2018 and is currently serving his first term representing the state of Florida. Prior to his election to the U.S. Senate, Rick Scott served two terms as the 45th Governor of Florida, working every day to turn around Florida’s economy and secure the state’s future as the best place for families and businesses to succeed.
Rick grew up in public housing in the Midwest. His adoptive father, a World War II veteran and truck driver, and his mother, a store clerk, struggled to financially support their family. After marrying his high school sweatheart, Ann, Rick joined the Navy, where he served active duty as a radar man aboard the USS Glover. He used the G.I. Bill to attend the University of Missouri, Kansas City, and eventually opened his first business – a donut shop. Rick went on to run the world’s largest healthcare company and continues to fight every day so families across the state can have the same opportunities he had to live the American dream.
Rick Scott knows firsthand that a good paying job is one of the most important things for a family. Following Florida’s economic collapse ten years ago, he successfully championed more than $10 billion in tax cuts and cut thousands of burdensome regulations that led Florida businesses to create nearly 1.7 million new jobs. Under his leadership the unemployment rate dropped from 11 percent to 3.3 percent, Florida paid down $10 billion in state debt, and record investments were made in what matters most to Floridians – education, the environment and public safety.
Rick and his wife, Ann, have been married for 50 years and have two daughters, Allison and Jordan, six grandsons and one granddaughter.

Naples Republican Club - Election Update: Onward to 2024 with New Senate President Kathleen Passidomo and Jennifer Edwards
2022-11-15 17:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Southern Style Kitchen, 492 Bayfront Place, Naples, FL, 34102
Election Update: Onward to 2024!

Format: Conservative Cocktails

Speaker: “New” Senate President Passidomo & Supervisor of Elections Jennifer Edwards

Date: Tuesday, November 15th
Time: 5:00PM
Location: Southern Style Kitchen
Address: 492 Bayfront Place, Naples, FL 34102
Price: $30 Members, $45 Non-Members
RSVP: naplesrepublicanclub.com

Republican Club South Collier - Volunteer Appreciation Party
2022-11-28 08:00 - 17:00 UTC | Mango’s Dockside Bistro, 760 N Collier Blvd, Marco Island, FL

Republican Men's Club - Freedom of Religion - Jewish, Catholic and Protestant Leaders
2022-12-02 07:30 - 09:00 (America/New_York) | Naples Hilton, 5111 Tamiami Trail North, Naples, FL, 34103
The 3 Faith leaders are Ed Brandt, Father Michael Orsi and Rabbi Fishel Zaklos.
“Come and hear an in-depth discussion from prominent religious leaders in the Naples area about the importance of religious freedom. You will hear from a Protestant, Catholic, and Jewish clergy about their views on faith in the public square.
America’s Founding Fathers were men of faith as earlier colonist left England and Europe to escape religious persecution.
It’s a first amendment right to worship as you chose (Freedom of Speech). In America there isn’t a state Church although Federalism keeps encroaching on our right to publicly express our faith.
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RWSFF Holiday Luncheon Featuring: Julie Kelly
2022-12-02 11:30 - 13:30 (America/New_York) | Naples Hilton, 5111 Tamiami Trail North, Naples, FL, 34103
Dear RWSFF Members & Friends,
Please join us at our December RWSFF Holiday Luncheon Meeting –Friday Dec. 2, Hilton Naples 5111 Tamiami TR. N. Naples, 34103.
RWSFF is pleased to announce our December Guest Speaker is Nationally known Author and Political Commentator Julie Kelly. Julie is a senior contributor to American Greatness.
She is the author of January 6: How Democrats Used the Capitol Protest to Launch a War on Terror Against the Political Right and Disloyal Opposition: How the Never Trump Right Tried―And Failed―To Take Down the President.
Her past work can be found at The Federalist and National Review. Julie Kelly is providing updates daily on January 6th committee hearings and whistleblower testimony with the likes of Christopher Wray et al being questioned. You can follow Julie on her Twitter account @julie_kelly2 and also at American Greatness.
Julie will be able to share so much information you don’t get from the Jan. 6th Committee made-up of DEMS and wanna be DEMS and the Mainstream Media; you don’t want to miss this meeting. Make your reservation today!
Doors will open at 11:15 AM; You must check in either at the Table-Paid in Advance or the Table- Paying by 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.

WRC - Holiday Luncheon
2022-12-07 11:30 - 13:30 (America/New_York) | Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort Hotel, 2600 Tiburon Drive, Naples, FL, 34109

Naples Republican Club - Christmas Dinner and Dance
2022-12-15 17:30 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | Kensington Country Club, 2700 Pine Ridge Road, Naples, FL, 34110
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Christmas Dinner & Dance
Format: Dinner & Dance
Entertainment: Billy Dean & Dawn
Date: Thursday, December 15th
Time: 5:30-8:30PM
Location: Kensington Golf & Country Club
Address: 700 Pine Ridge Road, Naples, FL 34109
Price: $50 Members, $65 Non-Members
RSVP: naplesrepublicanclub.com

Republican Men's Club - Author Stephen McGuire - Prior Restraint and Fractured Power
2023-01-06 07:30 - 09:00 (America/New_York) | Naples Hilton, 5111 Tamiami Trail North, Naples, FL, 34103
Join us for breakfast Friday, January 7th, as we welcome Stephen McGuire, who is a noted author, former federal judge of the Federal Trade Commission. Two of his books are “Prior Restraint” and “Fractured Power.”
McGuire will be holding a lively discussion on current events, and other abuses taking place in the Federal Government.
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Bio:
Stephen McGuire
Steve McGuire had a 30+ year legal career serving as an attorney and a federal judge in Washington, DC. Steve retired in 2008 as the Chief Judge of the Federal Trade Commission, where he received its Distinguished Service Award and was honored by President George W. Bush for his service to the nation’s judiciary. Prior to FTC, he was an Administrative Law Judge at the Social Security Administration and the Environmental Protection Agency. He has two certifications from Harvard University, one from the John F. Kennedy School of Government, and the other from Harvard Law School. Subsequently, he became Vice President for Corporate Compliance at the University of Louisville Hospital.
He has traveled to over 65 foreign countries, including 10 communist countries. Among his more memorable trips were those to Cuba (where his letter about the culture and lifestyle of Havana was published by Cigar Aficionado magazine), Africa, India, Vietnam, and Japan. In July 2019, he taught English to high school students in the Fujian Province of China.
Steve has authored two political thrillers, “Prior Restraint” and “Fractured Power.” He has appeared at over 40 speaking engagements in 2021-2022 primarily in Southwest Florida at bookstores, book clubs, libraries, country clubs, civic associations, art centers, and radio shows. Steve has been interviewed on the following radio shows: Beach Talk Radio, Fort Myers, FL; The Mike Boyle Show, Denver, CO; WNAV, Annapolis, Maryland; The Bob Harden Show, Naples, Florida; and Lars Larson, nationally syndicated. Steve is a member of the Gulf Coast Writers Association Inc. and Friends of the Library of Collier County. He is a native of Louisville, Kentucky. He lives in Naples, Florida, with his wife, Doris, their golden retriever, Henry and a mini goldendoodle, Alfie.

RWSFF Luncheon Meeting Featuring Bill Kraus Co-Founder MISSION BBQ
2023-01-11 11:30 - 13:30 (America/New_York) | Naples Hilton, 5111 Tamiami Trail North, Naples, FL, 34103
Please join us for our January 2023 RWSFF Luncheon Meeting –Wednesday Jan. 11th, Hilton Naples 5111 Tamiami TR. N. Naples, 34103.
RWSFF is pleased to announce our January Guest Speaker: Bill Kraus Co-Founder of MISSION BBQ !
The Mission BBQ Story
“MISSION BBQ opened its doors for business on September 11, 2011. Ten years after our world changed forever, in some small way we wanted to change it back.
As the founders of MISSION BBQ, we strive every day to remind everyone what makes Our Country great—its heroes.
Who are we? Two friends passionate about BBQ, patriotic for Our Country, and who believe in running a business with meaning and purpose.
We believe there is nothing more American than BBQ. And nobody more American than the brave men and women who have sworn to protect and serve Our Communities and Our Country. We do what we do for the love of our soldiers, firefighters, police officers, first responders—all our loved ones in service.
We set across this great land from Texas to Kansas City, the Carolinas to St. Louis…to discover the secrets of great BBQ.
Every day we strive to serve you authentic BBQ made from the freshest, most delectable ingredients, and serve it to you in a patriotic dining room filled with tributes to those who’ve made Our Country great, given to us by the people who earned them. Stop by at lunchtime, and you might catch us during our daily salute to the Stars and Stripes.
We don’t do any of this because we have to. It’s because we want to.
At MISSION BBQ, we are Proudly Serving Those Who Serve. Come help us complete Our Mission.” Bill & Newt

MISSION BBQ with over 109 locations including over 20 in Florida will be opening in Naples in 2023 at 5795 Airport-Pulling Road in the Promenade at Naples Centre. MISSION BBQ will have a 121-seat capacity. There are 2 locations in Lee County; in Ft. Myers and Cape Coral.
Bill a True Patriot will join us and share his vision of what he has created- A restaurant concept dedicated to soldiers, police officers and other first responders; a business that serves, honors and thanks American heroes. It is more than just a restaurant; MISSION BBQ becomes a part of the community! “The American Way” tagline promotes MISSION BBQ, which pauses at noon every day as employees and patrons stand for “The Star Spangled Banner”
If you are not familiar with MISSION BBQ watch this Video:

MISSION BBQ believes in Giving Back- “At MISSION BBQ, we’re right there with you helping out with time, service, fundraising and great food to fuel those extra efforts. Through the generous support of our loyal customers and communities we serve, more than $10 million dollars and counting has been donated for national and local charitable organizations. It’s the right thing to do, and we really believe in these National missions.” We also get involved in the local organizations that support our Mission. The Fort Myers location is very involved with the Gold Star Mothers. Bill is looking forward to opening MISSION BBQ and serving the community of Naples.
National Organizations:
The Global War on Terrorism Memorial Foundation
gwotmemorialfoundation.org
Wreaths Across America- wreathsacrossamerica.org
Honor Flight Network– honorflight.org.
USO– uso.org
Special Operations Warrior Foundation– specialops.org
Navy Seal Foundation– navysealfoundation.org
Semper Fi & America’s Fund- thefund.org
National Fallen Firefighters Foundation– firehero.org
Concerns of Police Survivors–concernsofpolicesurvivors.org
CIA Officers Memorial Foundation– ciamemorialfoundation.org

According to Bill Kraus there is proof that the company’s mission resonates in many communities. “It’s more than just pulled pork at Mission BBQ,” he says. “It’s patriotism at its best.”
MISSION BBQ will be a welcome addition to the Naples Community, we are thankful for this Great Restaurant Concept that Bill Kraus and his partner Steve ” Newt” Newton have created it will be so much more than a restaurant!
Make your reservation today! Our Luncheon is $45.00 for 3 courses. Payable on line or with check or cash the day of the luncheon
Doors will open at 11:15 AM; You must check in either at the Table-Paid in Advance or the Table-Paying by 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. You have the option to select from 3 meal choices: Normal (Salmon Entre); Vegan or Vegetarian. A reservation made is a reservation paid unless 48 hour notice is given.
Doors will open at 11:15 AM; Meeting will start at 12-

WRC - Monthly Luncheon - Kathleen
2023-01-13 11:30 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Naples Hilton, 5111 Tamiami Trail North, Naples, FL, 34103
Senator Kathleen C. Passidomo was elected to the Florida Senate in November 2016 after having served in the Florida House of Representatives since 2010. Senator Passidomo was elected by her peers to serve as President of the Florida Senate for the 2022-2024 legislative term.
During the 2018-2020 legislative session, Senator Passidomo served as Senate Majority Leader. She also previously served as the Senate President’s appointee on the Statewide Council on Human Trafficking from 2017-2019. Senator Passidomo served as the Chair for the Senate Committee on Rules for the 2020-2022 legislative session.
Senator Passidomo graduated from Trinity College [now University] in Washington, D.C., after which she spent eight months backpacking in Southeast Asia. In December 1978, she received her law degree from Stetson University’s College of Law and built her practice around Real Estate and Business Law in Naples. She was in the first group of attorneys in the state to obtain Board Certification in Real Estate Law and her peers elected her to serve as President of both the Collier County Bar Association and the Collier County Women’s Bar Association.
As Senator Passidomo’s career progressed, she used her background and legal skills to help almost 100 civic, charitable and business organizations with their corporate documents and governance structure.
From creating the Collier County Juvenile Justice Council to serving as Co-Chair of the Community Engagement Initiative of the Education Foundation of Collier County-Champions for Learning [“Connect Now”] and as President of the Southwest Florida Land Preservation Trust to chairing the Board of The United Way of Collier County, she had the opportunity to work with citizens all over Southwest Florida with a common goal of making the community a better place to live, work, raise a family and retire.
Senator Passidomo and her husband John have lived in Naples for more than 40 years. Together they have three children, Catarina, Francesca and Gabriella and two grandsons, William and Emilio.

WRC - Sip on the Right Side
2023-01-19 17:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | The Yard House, 4251 Tamiami Trail North, Naples, FL, 34103

RWSFF - Wine, Women and Wisdom
2023-01-25 17:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Cavo Restaurant and Lounge, 9108 Strada Pl., Naples, FL, 34108
Weds. Jan. 25 5:00 PM W-3 Women Wine & Wisdom- Join us for Conversation and Wisdom! New meeting location CAVO Restaurant & Lounge 9108 Strada Pl. Naples- At Mercato. $5.00 Cash-Appetizers provided- Cash Bar .

Republican Club of South Collier - Eat Drink and Be Right with Ericka Donalds
2023-01-30 17:30 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | Dolphin Point on Isles of Capri, 85 West Pelican Street, Naples, 34113, Belarus
Program Details

EAT, DRINK & BE RIGHT
January 30th, 5:30pm
85 W. Pelican Street, Isles of Capri Naples
Sunset, Tacos & Right Mingle
Featuring Erika Donalds.

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Erika Donalds is the wife of Florida Congressman, Byron Donalds. She was recently featured on Fox Business and hosted the Drew Steele show on 92.5 Fox radio.
Erika holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting from Florida State University and a Masters in Accountancy from Florida Atlantic University and is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) as well as a Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA).

Combining her expertise and passion, Erika Founded and is CEO of OptimaEd and The Optima Foundation a non-profit corporation that focuses on expanding access to high-quality, virtue-based classical education options for students and their families. Now with 6 schools in Florida cities; Estero, Jacksonville, Stuart and Naples.
She is an active member of the Collier County Republican Executive Committee and the Republican Women’s Club of Naples. Served on the Collier County school board 2014-2018, served on Florida’s Constitutional Revision Commission 2017-18, is a Florida Gulf Coast University Board of Trustee and is on the advisory boards for Classical Learning Test, Moms for Liberty and the Independent Women’s Forum Education Freedom Center.
Prior to launching Optima, Erika served as CFO and Partner at Dalton, Greiner, Hartman, Maher & Co., LLC (DGHM), a New York-based investment firm where she served for almost 20 years.
Erika and her husband Byron have lived in Naples since 2002 and have three sons – Damon, Darin & Mason.

RWSWFF - Alan Huber - GOP Made Simple
2023-02-01 11:30 - 13:30 (America/New_York) | Naples Hilton, 5111 Tamiami Trail North, Naples, FL, 34103
Republican Women of SWFL Federated Guest Speaker: Alan Huber GOP Made Simple- Hilton Naples 5111 Tamiami Tr. N Naples, 34103 RSVP & Sign Up Click Here or email: speedyrsvp@gmail.com or call 239-431-5224

Republican Men's Club - Thomas Spoehr, Heritage Foundation, National Defense
2023-02-03 07:30 - 09:00 (America/New_York) | Naples Hilton, 5111 Tamiami Trail North, Naples, FL, 34103
Thomas Spoehr,Director National DefenseHeritage Foundation
Join us Friday, February 3rd as we bring Thomas Spoehr to discuss our National Defense status. He will discuss our strengths and weaknesses we face as a country. What are our greatest threats and what can we do to overcome them.
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Bio:
Thomas Spoehr serves as director of Heritage’s Center for National Defense where he is responsible for supervising research on matters involving U.S. national defense.
Prior to joining Heritage, Spoehr served for over 36 years in the U.S. Army, attaining the rank of Lieutenant General. He is an expert on national defense policy and strategy, and has testified before the U.S. Congress on defense strategy, budgets and equipment modernization. Spoehr’s articles and commentary have been published widely in national media and he is often called upon to provide expert commentary and analysis.
Early military service included operational assignments ensuring Army and joint forces were proficient in countering weapons of mass destruction (WMD) which consist of chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear weapons. As one of the Army’s foremost uniformed experts in this area, Spoehr served as the Commandant of the Army’s Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear School, with the responsibility for the policy, training and strategy for this critical area. In the wake of the 2015 incident involving the shipment of live anthrax spores by Defense laboratories, Spoehr was asked by the Secretary of the Army to lead a Task Force which concluded in 2016 with the approval of a comprehensive regime of corrective actions to prevent future incidents.
Later in his Army career, Spoehr served in senior leadership positions in the Pentagon, responsible for charting the Army’s future year financial plans, developing equipment modernization strategies, and achieving business efficiencies and reform. Analysis and recommendations conducted by Spoehr were used by the Secretary of the Army and other senior leaders to reduce or eliminate military headquarters, reduce back-office costs, and streamline lengthy bureaucratic processes, saving millions of taxpayer dollars. He has published articles describing methods to make the military more efficient and effective, and is a widely requested speaker on these topics.
His operational experiences include service with combat units including the 82nd Airborne Division and the 1st Armored Division. Spoehr participated in Operation Urgent Fury (the invasion of Grenada) and in 2011 served as Deputy Commanding General, U.S. Forces Iraq in Operation New Dawn, where he successfully oversaw the safe withdrawal of all U.S. forces and equipment from Iraq ahead of schedule, one of the most complex and logistically intensive operations ever attempted by the U.S. military.
He earned a bachelor’s degree in Biology from the College of William and Mary, Williamsburg, VA, a Masters of Arts in Public Administration from Webster University in St. Louis, MO, and a Master of Arts in Strategic Studies from the U.S. Army War College, Carlisle, PA.
He and his wife, Cynthia, live in Alexandria, Virginia, where he enjoys kayaking, home repair, and hiking. They have two grown children, Catherine and Peter, who served with the 2nd Cavalry Regiment in Afghanistan, and five grandchildren.

WRC - John Bolton
2023-02-10 11:30 - 13:30 (America/New_York) | Naples Hilton, 5111 Tamiami Trail North, Naples, FL, 34103
Ambassador John R. Bolton has served four presidents. Most recently he served as Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs from April 8, 2018 until his resignation on September 10, 2019. From January 2007 until April 2018, he served as a Senior Fellow at American Enterprise Institute in Washington.

John R. Bolton was appointed as United States Representative to the United Nations under George W. Bush on August 1, 2005 and served until his resignation in December 2006. Prior to his appointment, Ambassador Bolton served as Under Secretary of State for Arms Control and International Security from May 2001 to May 2005.

Ambassador Bolton is the author of The Room Where it Happened, published by Simon & Schuster (June 2020), Surrender is Not an Option: Defending America at the U.N. and Abroad, published by Simon & Schuster (November 2007) and How Barack Obama is Endangering our National Sovereignty, published by Encounter Books (April 2010).

He appears daily on U.S. news stations as well as media outlets around the world. His op-ed articles appear in the Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, National Review, NY Post, Daily Telegraph and others,

Ambassador Bolton was born in Baltimore, Maryland. He graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree, summa cum laude, Phi Beta Kappa, from Yale College in 1970, and received his Juris Doctor from Yale Law School in 1974. He currently resides in Maryland with his wife, Gretchen. He has one daughter.

Republican Club of South Collier - Valentine's Day Picnic with Ben Allen Band
2023-02-11 18:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Dolphin Point on Isles of Capri, 85 West Pelican Street, Naples, 34113, Belarus
