WRC October Luncheon William A Jacobson Cornell Law Professor
2025-10-10 11:30 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Naples Hilton, 5111 Tamiami Trail North, Naples, FL, 34103
Join Us for Our October Monthly Luncheon
William A. Jacobson
Clinical Professor of Law at Cornell Law School
Friday, October 10, 2025 at 11:30 AM at the Naples Hilton
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William 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.
In 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.’
Professor Jacobson frequently appears on radio and television, and lectures on campuses and before community groups.
WHEN: Friday, October 10, 2025 11:30 AM
WHERE: Naples Hilton, 5111 Tamiami Trail N., Naples, FL 34103

WRC - Sip on the Right Side
2025-10-16 17:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Craw Bar at the Bellasara Hotel, 221 9th Street South, Naples, FL, 34102
Conservative Cocktails & Conversation with Like Minded Patriots
Guests and Men welcome!
***complimentary appetizers · cash bar***
NEW LOCATION:
The Claw Bar at the Bellasara Hotel
221 9th Street South
Naples, FL 34102

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

RCSCC - Florida: A Solar Superpower
2025-10-16 17:30 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | Marco Lutheran Church, 525 North Collier Blvd, Marco Island, FL, 34145
Unreliable – Expensive – Expect Rate Increases
October 16th 5:30-7:30pm
Marco Lutheran Church
525 N Collier Blvd, Marco Island
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• Come and learn about plans to make
Florida more solar than California!
• Speaker: Dave Walsh, Energy Expert

NRC - Conservative Cocktails - Bob Rommel AFPI Florida
2025-10-21 17:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Tiburon Golf Club, 2620 Tiburon Drive, Naples, FL, 34109
Join us for an exciting October Conservative Cocktails featuring Bob Rommel, respected businessman, policy advisor, and former Florida State Representative.
Born 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.
From 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.
Bob’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.

RWSFF W-3 Social
2025-10-22 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.
Women have Wisdom!
Ideas Uncorked & Conservative Conversation!
Celebrating Peace in the Middle East.
Men are always welcome to join the conversation.
Appetizers, Dinner 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.
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Diane Van Parys
RWSFF-President

Ave Maria Patriots - Patriot Dreams and Liesa Priddy
2025-10-28 19:30 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | The Bean at Ave Maria, 550 Ave Maria Blvd, Ave Maria, FL, 34142
The Ave Maria Patriots group
is holding a meeting on
Tuesday, October 28, 2025 at 7:30 PM
at The Bean of Ave Maria
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We hope to see you there.
RSVP !Guest Speakers Ave Maria Residents Kyle & Emily Falkenrath
will be speaking to us about Patriot Dreams
Kyle and Emily have created not just an app, but an immersive audio platform that brings history, heritage, and personal stories to life.
The Patriot Dreams Mission
To 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.
Liesa Priddy
Liesa 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.
For more information, you can visit her website.
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RWSFF - Luncheon with Dave Brat - SR VP Business Relation - Liberty U.
2025-11-05 11:30 - 13:30 (America/New_York) | Naples Hilton, 5111 Tamiami Trail North, Naples, FL, 34103
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).
Dave 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!
Dave 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.
Liberty 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.”
We 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.
Dave 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.
RWSFF Luncheon Meeting- Wednesday November 5th, 11:30 AM at the Hilton Naples 5111 Tamiami TR. N. Naples, 34103.
Sign 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.
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 Salmon with Risotto, Wedge Salad & Carrot Cake or you may request Vegan or Vegetarian.
A reservation made is a reservation paid unless 48 hour notice is given.

NRC - Conservative Cocktails - Commissioner Burt Saunders
2025-11-06 17:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Tiburon Golf Club, 2620 Tiburon Drive, Naples, FL, 34109
Time & Location
Nov 06, 2025, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Tiburón Golf Club, 2620 Tiburon Dr, Naples, FL 34109, USA
About the Event
Burt 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.
Burt, 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.
Education• 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
Relevant Senate Committee Assignments• Health and Human Services Appropriations, Chair• Health Care, Chair• Select Committee on Medicaid Reform• Commerce and Consumer Services• Environmental Preservation, Chair
Civic• Leadership Collier Foundation, Board of Directors; Leadership Development, Vice Chair

RMC - 8th Annual Salute to Veterans Luncheon with Congressman Byron Donalds
2025-11-07 11:30 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Naples Hilton, 5111 Tamiami Trail North, Naples, FL, 34103
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The 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.
The 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.
Men’s Club of Collier County Foundation is a 501 c 3 nonprofit organization – So Donate Away!
Special VIP Room Presentation – 250th Anniversary of the Armed Services
VIP Room Sponsored by fellow member Tim West
Exclusive Features:

Meet veteran spokespeople from the Army, Navy, Marines, and Air Force.
Engage with Commanders and Presidents from local service organizations, including VFW, American Legion, Military Officers Association, AmVets, and Military Order of Purple Hearts.
A unique opportunity to honor and connect with our nation’s heroes.

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Reserve your spot in the VIP Room for an unforgettable evening of tribute and camaraderie. Limited availability—secure your place today!
About the Speaker:
Born 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.
Byron 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.
While 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.
Since 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.
Donalds served as a top surrogate for the 2024 Donald Trump for President Campaign and fought to hold the corrupt Biden Administration accountable.
Byron Donalds lives in Naples, Florida, with his wife, Erika, and their three sons, Damon, Darin, and Mason.
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NRC - Christmas Dinner and Dance
2025-11-09 08:00 - 17:00 UTC | FL
Christmas Dinner and Dance 2025
Dec 09, 2025, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
The Club at The Strand, 5840 Strand Blvd, Naples, FL 34110
Dear Members and Friends,
You’re invited to our most festive event of the year — the Naples Reagan Club Christmas Dinner & Dance 2025! ✨
Join us for an elegant evening filled with delicious dining, lively entertainment, and great company as we celebrate the spirit of the season together.
🎄 Event Details:
📅 Date: Tuesday, December 9, 2025
🕔 Time: 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 Location: The Club at The Strand, 5840 Strand Blvd, Naples, FL 34110
🎶 Entertainment: Billy Dean & Dawn
Enjoy 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!
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✨ Members save 20% when logged into their member account at checkout!
We look forward to celebrating the holidays with you!

WRC Luncheon - Florida CFO Blaise Ignoglia
2025-11-14 11:30 - 13:30 (America/New_York) | Naples Hilton, 5111 Tamiami Trail North, Naples, FL, 34103
Join Us for Our November Monthly Luncheon
Blaise Ingoglia
Florida’s Chief Financial Officer, State Fire Marshal, and member of the Florida Cabinet
Friday, November 14, 2025 at 11:30 AM at the Naples Hilton
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Blaise 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.
Known 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.
As 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.
Originally 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.
Blaise 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.
Today, 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.
Blaise 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.
WHEN: Friday, November 14, 2025 11:30 AM
WHERE: Naples Hilton, 5111 Tamiami Trail N., Naples, FL 34103
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WRC - Sip on the Right Side
2025-11-20 17:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Tulia Italian Steak, 365 5th Ave South, Naples, FL
Conservative Cocktails % conversation with like-minded patriots
Complimentary Snacks and Cash Bar

RCSCC - Aging Strong
2025-11-20 17:30 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | Marco Lutheran Church, 525 North Collier Blvd, Marco Island, FL, 34145
Imagine a future where aging means living well, living independently, and living right where you feel most at home.
Most 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?
Join 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.

RWSFF - Trent Steele, National Director of Investigative Operations for Anti-Predator Project
2025-12-03 11:30 - 13:30 (America/New_York) | Naples Hilton, 5111 Tamiami Trail North, Naples, FL, 34103
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.

RMC - Holiday Breakfast Meeting – Special Guest Daniel Runde – Why Ukraine Matters
2025-12-05 07:30 - 09:00 (America/New_York) | Naples Hilton, 5111 Tamiami Trail North, Naples, FL, 34103
Why Ukraine Matters: Advancing America’s Strength, Prosperity, and Global Leverage
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Daniel Runde
Daniel 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.
Runde 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.
Daniel Runde
About Daniel Runde
Daniel 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.
Daniel 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.
Runde 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.
The American Imperative Summary
We 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.
Leadership 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.
The 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.
The 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.
What Others Say
“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.”
–H.R. McMaster, former United States National Security Advisor and author of Battlegrounds: The Fight to Defend the Free World
“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.
–Henrietta H. Fore, Former Executive Director of UNICEF and Former Administrator of USAID and
“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.”
–Senator Todd C. Young, U.S. Senate
“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.”
–Robert B. Zoellick, former President, World Bank, U.S. Trade Representatives, and U.S. Deputy Secretary of State, author of America in the World
“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.”
–Stephen J. Hadley, former United States National Security Advisor
“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.”
–Ambassador Robert C. O’Brien, former United States National Security Advisor
“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.”
–Gen. Stanley McChrystal, Former Commander of Joint Special Operations Command
“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.”
–Paul Wolfowitz, former President of the World Bank Group and former United States Deputy Secretary of Defense
“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.
–Elliott Abrams, Senior Fellow, Council on Foreign Relations, former Deputy National Security Advisor for Global Democracy Strategy
“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.”
–Representative Mike Gallagher, U.S. House of Representatives

NRC - Christmas Dinner and Dance
2025-12-09 17:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | The Club at the Strand, 5840 Strand Blvd, Naples, Florida, 34110
You’re invited to our most festive event of the year — the Naples Reagan Club Christmas Dinner & Dance 2025! ✨
Join us for an elegant evening filled with delicious dining, lively entertainment, and great company as we celebrate the spirit of the season together.
🎄 Event Details:
📅 Date: Tuesday, December 9, 2025
🕔 Time: 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 Location: The Club at The Strand, 5840 Strand Blvd, Naples, FL 34110
🎶 Entertainment: Billy Dean & Dawn
Enjoy 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!
🎟️ RSVP Today Below
✨ Members save 20% when logged into their member account at checkout!
We look forward to celebrating the holidays with you!

WRC - Christmas Holiday Luncheon - America's Golden Age
2025-12-12 10:30 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Naples Hilton, 5111 Tamiami Trail North, Naples, FL, 34103
