Collier County Citizens Values Political Action Committee, LLC

Women's Republican Club - Sip on the Right Side
2023-06-15 17:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | The Real Macaw, 3275 Bayshore Drive, Naples, FL, 34112

Naples Republican Club - Conservative Cocktails
2023-06-20 17:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Stix Sushi & Seafood, 4221 Tamiami Trail E, Naples, FL, 34112
Conservative Cocktails with Sen. Passidomo & Reps. Rommel, Botana, Melo

Republican Women's Club of Naples - FBI Whistlebower Steve Friend
2023-07-05 11:30 - 13:30 UTC | Naples Hilton, 5111 Tamiami Trail North, Naples, FL, 34103
Please join us at our RWSFF Luncheon Meeting- Wednesday July 5, Hilton Naples,5111 Tamiami TR. N. Naples, 34103.
RWSFF is pleased to announce our July Guest Speaker: Stephen Friend. Steve’s career has spanned from being a State and Federal Law Enforcement Officer to a FBI Special Agent to a FBI Whistleblower to a Senior Fellow at Center for Renewing America where he is today.
Steve is the author of True Blue– A suspended special agent explains his decision to turn whistleblower and expose FBI politicization and abuse against conservative America.
Steve Friend will be sharing the “Top 10 Systemic Issues Within the FBI.”
We hope you can join us on this 4th of July Week! If you would like to purchase True Blue by Stephen Friend use this Amazon Link.
RWSFF will have 18 books available for purchase for $25.00. The 1st 18 requests will receive a book at the meeting for $25.00, cash or check. Please send an email to speedyrsvp@gmail.com to reserve 1 of the 18 books. Steve will be signing books after our Meeting. If you purchase a book you are welcome to bring it to get it signed.
Doors will open at 11:15 AM; You must check in at either of the
Tables-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 months entre is Chicken, you can request Vegan or Vegetarian. A reservation made is a reservation paid unless 48 hour notice is given.

Republican Men's Club - Legislative Update with Representative Bob Rommel, Lauren Melo and Adam Botana
2023-07-07 07:30 - 09:00 (America/New_York) | Naples Hilton, 5111 Tamiami Trail North, Naples, FL, 34103
Come join us Friday, July 7th at 7:30 am as we get a legislative update from the three State Representatives that represent Collier County. They include district 80 representative Adam Botana, district 81 representative Bob Rommel, and district 82 representative Lauren Melo.
Click Here to Register or RSVP

Women's Republican Club - Chris Hudson, Americans for Prosperity
2023-07-14 11:30 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Naples Hilton, 5111 Tamiami Trail North, Naples, FL, 34103
Chris Hudson is a recognized political professional with a multitude of accomplishments and extensive experience. His comprehensive background includes campaign management, grassroots organizing, nonprofit work, policy analysis and preparation of legislation while working at both state and federal legislative offices.
He currently serves as Vice President of Government Affairs for Americans for Prosperity and has been with AFP for eight years in various roles.
Prior to working for AFP, Chris spent three years directing government relations for Strategic Advocacy, a public affairs firm as well as the Foundation for Government Accountability, a non-partisan free market think tank. In 2010 Chris served as the Central Florida Field Director for the House majority’s campaign effort, directing more than 20 legislative campaigns along with I-4 Corridor.
Chris was a legislative assistant for Florida State Senator Lee Constantine and prepared policy analysis and draft legislation for the senator’s office on many important issues including public safety, education, energy and transportation.
Chris attended Salve Regina University in Newport, Rhode Island where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and a Master of Arts degree in International Relations. He lives in Naples with his wife and two daughters. He is an avid paintball player.
Chris will discuss how the 2022 legislative victories and losses affect the 2024 elections and how the Florida Legislature is driving the conversation around the country in state capitols and in DC

Naples Republican Club - Trinity Scott, Head of Transportation
2023-07-18 17:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Stix Sushi & Seafood, 4221 Tamiami Trail E, Naples, FL, 34112
We are excited to announce our upcoming event, Conservative Cocktails at Stix, scheduled for July 18th. This event promises to be a remarkable evening, featuring a special guest speaker, Trinity Scott, the Department Head of the Transportation Management Services Department for Collier County.

Sip on the Right Side - Republican Women's Club
2023-07-20 17:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Season’s 52, 8930 Tamiami Trail No, Naples, FL, 34108

W3 - Wine, Women and Wisdom Social - Republican Women of South Florida Federated
2023-07-26 17:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Cavo Restaurant and Lounge, 9108 Strada Pl., Naples, FL, 34108
W-3- Women Wine & Wisdom
Wednesday July 26
5:00-7:00 PM
Please join RWSFF for W-3 at CAVO Restaurant & Lounge 9108 Strada Pl #14120, Naples, 34108-Located in Mercato.
Excellent Chef’s Choice- Appetizers & Dinner. You can enjoy a great selection of beverages- Cash Bar for all beverages .
Women have Wisdom– an evening of discussion; RWSFF will stay laser focused on K-12 Education; the Collier County School Board and all the issues regarding the 50,000+ Students! We support our Veterans– get involved! Conversation about Candidates- Federal, State & Local!
Men are always welcome to join the conversation.
Parking– Park in the garage and a short walk through the Alley way to CAVO. Valet is available- $11.00.
RWSFF Members & Guests $15.00 Cash at the door.
RSVP Required for accurate count: speedyrsvp@gmail.com or call: 239-431-5224
Best
Diane Van Parys
RWSFF-President

RWSFF - Path 2 Freedom, Pam Bollinger
2023-08-02 11:30 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Naples Hilton, 5111 Tamiami Trail North, Naples, FL, 34103
Dear RWSFF Members & Friends,
Please join us at our RWSFF Luncheon Meeting Wednesday August 2,
Hilton Naples
5111 Tamiami TR. N. Naples, 34103

RWSFF is pleased to announce our August Guest Speaker: Barb Bollinger with Path2Freedom.
With the release of the incredible movie “Sound of Freedom” there is an awakening of the awareness that Child Sex Trafficking is an international and a US crisis. Child Trafficking happens right here in SWFL.
Barb started at Path2Freedom in 2020 as a volunteer mentor and teacher’s assistant. She wanted to do more and became the Director of Development in Nov. of that same year.
Barb will be sharing the statistics, the issues and how we can do something to fight this terrible crisis happening in Florida, in SWFL and in Collier County.
Path2Freedom -Creating Hope and Healing for Child Survivors of Human Trafficking by providing safe environments and long-term programs for recovery.
The Magnolia Model of care walks with each girl as she embarks on her own personal Path2Freedom:
Free 2 be loved
Free 2 learn and grow
Free 2 find Peace

Our Awareness cannot be unseen! The Movie Trailer for “Sound of Freedom”
https://youtu.be/FiZgs7dyBZg
We hope you can join us at our RWSFF August 2nd meeting. The issue of Human Trafficking has never been more important. “Sound of Freedom” was made 5 years ago before we had the open southern border in the US. The Human Child Trafficking Crisis in the US cannot be ignored!
Doors will open at 11:15 AM; You must check in at either of the
Tables-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 Chicken, you can request Vegan or Vegetarian. A reservation made is a reservation paid unless 48 hour notice is given.

Republican Men's Club - Ambassador Ron Johnson
2023-08-04 07:30 - 09:00 (America/New_York) | Naples Hilton, 5111 Tamiami Trail North, Naples, FL, 34103
Ambassador Ron Johnson

Ambassador Johnson has a broad spectrum of experience with more than four decades of service and leadership in the U.S. government and substantive engagement on a wide range of regional issues, including refugees, counter-narcotics, counter-terrorism, human rights, and tropical virus disease control. Ambassador Ronald Johnson was confirmed by the U.S. Senate on June 27, 2019 and arrived in the country, along with his wife, Alina Johnson, on September 5, 2019.
Ambassador Johnson has a broad spectrum of experience with more than four decades of service and leadership in the U.S. government and substantive engagement on a wide range of regional issues, including refugees, counter-narcotics, counter-terrorism, human rights, and tropical virus disease control.
August Breakfast Meeting – Ambassador Ron Johnson – Republican Men’s Club of Collier County (collierrepublicanmensclub.com)

Naples Republican Club - Congressman Byron Donalds
2023-08-08 17:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Stix Sushi & Seafood, 4221 Tamiami Trail E, Naples, FL, 34112

Republican Club of South Collier -
2023-08-09 18:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Mango’s Dockside Bistro, 760 N Collier Blvd, Marco Island, FL
August 9
RIGHT HOUR 6p-7p
Mangos Dockside Grill on Marco
760 N Collier Blvd # 109
No reservation required.
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Woman's Republican Club - Sip on the Right Side
2023-08-17 17:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Campiello, 1177 3rd Street South, Naples, FL, 34102
August 17th
5-7pm
Conservative Cocktails & Conversation with
Like-Minded Patriots
Cash Bar &
Complimentary Snacks
WE WOULD LIKE TO
THANK THIS
EVENING’S SPONSOR …
The Club Room Campiello
Campiello offers inventive Italian cuisine inspired by a traditional
Tuscan country cooking.The rustic contemporary Italian menu features
savory meats cooked over open fire and modern interpretationof traditional Italian dishes. Check out their dinner menu! Yummy!
For more information,
contact DEBRA McCABE
dmccabe1@aol.com or 646-491-2985

Republican Men's Club - The Right Connection
2023-08-29 17:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | South Street Grill and Oven – Founders Square, 8845 Founders Square Drive, Naples, FL, 34120
Many members have expressed an interest in meeting outside of our breakfast meetings to have a better chance to socialize than during the quick breakfast and then needing to leave to meet the challenges of the day.
To fill that niche, the Republican Men’s Club will be hosting a social at South Street Oven at Immokalee Road and Collier Blvd.
The first one will be held Tuesday, August 28th, from 5 to 7 pm. Come make the Right Connections as we gather to network, & enjoy great conversation, food and drinks. Appetizers provided.
Men & Women welcome. Bring a guest!

RWSFF - W3 Wine Women & Wisdom
2023-08-30 17:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Cavo Restaurant and Lounge, 9108 Strada Pl., Naples, FL, 34108
Please join RWSFF for W-3 at CAVO Restaurant & Lounge 9108 Strada Pl #14120, Naples, 34108-Located in Mercato.
Excellent Chef’s Choice- Appetizers & Dinner. You can enjoy a great selection of beverages- Cash Bar for all beverages .
Women have Wisdom– an evening of discussion; RWSFF will stay laser focused on K-12 Education; the Collier County School Board and all the issues regarding the 50,000+ Students! We support our Veterans– get involved! Conversation about Candidates- Federal, State & Local!
Men are always welcome to join the conversation.
Parking– Park in the garage and a short walk through the Alley way to CAVO. Valet is available- $11.00.
RWSFF Members & Guests $15.00 Cash at the door.
RSVP Required for accurate count: speedyrsvp@gmail.com or call: 239-431-5224

RWSFF Luncheon - Guest Speaker Frank Pavone - Prieses for Life
2023-09-06 11:30 - 13:30 (America/New_York) | Naples Hilton, 5111 Tamiami Trail North, Naples, FL, 34103
RWSFF is pleased to announce our September Guest Speaker: Frank A. Pavone – Priests for Life. Our September meeting is an opportunity to learn and understand the issues facing us in FL and the country since the Dobbs Decision sending the issue of Abortion back to the States.
Frank has many different titles for all his great work at Priests for Life- National Director, Priests for Life; President, National Pro-life Religious Council; Pastoral Director, Rachel’s Vineyard; Pastoral Director, Silent No More Awareness Campaign.
Priests for Life Mission- four key goals:

Unite, encourage, and provide ongoing training to priests and deacons who give a special emphasis in their ministries to protecting unborn children and ending abortion;
Instill a sense of urgency in all clergy to teach about the abortion issue and to mobilize their people to help end abortion;
Assist clergy and laity to work together productively for the cause of protecting the unborn;
Provide ongoing training and motivation to the entire pro-life movement in its specific mission of ending abortion.

Frank Pavone video at Faith & Freedom Coalition- Road to Majority This is an opportunity to preview the message of Frank Pavone.
Political Responsibility- Priests for Life
As both citizens of heaven and citizens of this world, we are called to exercise political responsibility to elect leaders who will defend life, and to sustain those leaders on the right path. We therefore teach and mobilize voters to make a difference in the voting booth. We stay focused public policy toward the protection of life!
Priests for Life funding-
Priests for Life is funded by the generous and regular contributions of individual laity and priests across the country. Priests for Life is a 501 (c) 3 organization and therefore donations are tax-deductible and are made out to “Priests for Life.” You can donate at the secure site, www.ProLifeDonation.org.
Priests for Life continues to provide daily online programming on EndAbortion.TV and the platforms linked from that page. See the full schedule at EndAbortion.TV.
Sign up today for the RWSFF September Meeting & Luncheon!
Doors will open at 11:15 AM; You must check in at either of the
Tables-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 entree is Salmon, you can request Vegan or Vegetarian. A reservation made is a reservation paid unless 48 hour notice is given.

Republican Men's Club - Collier Schools Superintendent Leslie Ricciardelli
2023-09-08 07:30 - 09:00 (America/New_York) | Naples Hilton, 5111 Tamiami Trail North, Naples, FL, 34103
Register – Click Here
Leslie Ricciardelli was appointed by a 3-2 Collier County School Board vote as the next superintendent of Collier County Public Schools. Board members Erick Carter, Kelly Lichter and Stephanie Lucarelli voted in favor, with Tim Moshier and Jerry Rutherford dissenting.
Ricciardelli, a Naples native, has 28 years of experience in education, including serving as Collier interim superintendent and deputy superintendent. In those positions, she was responsible for leading financial services, school leadership and district operations, including transportation, nutrition services, safety and security and facilities and maintenance.
Early in her career, Ricciardelli worked in Broward, Orange and Seminole counties, where she served as a teacher for students with disabilities. She returned to Collier to work at Manatee Middle School as an inclusion teacher and at Lely High School as an Exceptional Student Education specialist and dean of students.
She worked at Palmetto Ridge High School for six years as assistant principal of attendance and discipline and returned to Lely as assistant principal of curriculum and instruction. Ricciardelli was later chosen to be principal at Golden Gate Middle School and again returned to Lely to serve as principal before taking a position in district leadership.

Women's Republican Club Lisa E. Gordon Hagerty
2023-09-08 11:30 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Naples Hilton, 5111 Tamiami Trail North, Naples, FL, 34103
Does the US Have the Right Nuclear Posture?

Right Hour - Republican Club of South Collier
2023-09-13 17:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Arturo’s Bistro, 969 N Collier Blvd NE, Marco Island, FL, 34145
Program & Speaker Details
We welcome Republican Speakers, Politicians and Candidates. Please contact RCSCC to get on schedule.
P. 239-352-1776 or E. info@rcscc.us
September 13
Casual gathering in private room at
Arturos Bistro on Marco
​No reservation required, cash for bar & special hors d’oeuvres menu
RCSCC Secretary, Litha Berger, hosting.

Naples Republican Club - Conservative Cocktails with Melissa Blazier Supervisor of Elections
2023-09-19 17:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Stix Sushi & Seafood, 4221 Tamiami Trail E, Naples, FL, 34112
Tues. Sept. 19 5:00 PM Naples Republican Club presents: Conservative Cocktails with Melissa Blazier- Collier County Supervisor of Elections. RSVP: Registration Members: $30/Non-Members $45 -New Venue Stix Sushi & Seafood 4221 Tamiami Trail E, Naples 34112

Naples Republican Club - Conservative Cocktails with Melissa Blazier - Supervisor of Elections
2023-09-19 17:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Stix Sushi & Seafood, 4221 Tamiami Trail E, Naples, FL, 34112
The Naples Republican Club (NRC) will host Conservative Cocktails with supervisor of elections Melissa Blazier, on Tuesday, September 19, at Stix Sushi & Seafood, 4221 Tamiami Trail E. in Naples at 5 p.m.

W3 - Women Wine and Wisdom
2023-09-20 17:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Cavo Restaurant and Lounge, 9108 Strada Pl., Naples, FL, 34108
Please join RWSFF for W-3 at CAVO Restaurant & Lounge 9108 Strada Pl #14120, Naples, 34108-Located in Mercato.

Excellent Chef’s Choice- Appetizers & Dinner. You can enjoy a great selection of beverages- Cash Bar for all beverages .

Women have Wisdom– an evening of discussion; RWSFF will stay laser focused on K-12 Education; the Collier County School Board and all the issues regarding the 50,000+ Students! We support our Veterans– get involved! Conversations about Candidates- Federal, State & Local!

Men are always welcome to join the conversation.

Parking– Park in the garage and a short walk through the Alley way to CAVO. Valet is available- $11.00.

RWSFF Members & Guests $15.00 Cash at the door.
RSVP Required for accurate count: speedyrsvp@gmail.com or call: 239-431-5224
Best
Diane Van Parys
RWSFF-President

WRC - Sip on the Right Side
2023-09-21 17:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | The Continental, 1205 3rd Street South, Naples, FL, 34102

RWSFF - Jason Lewis
2023-10-04 11:30 - 13:30 (America/New_York) | Naples Hilton, 5111 Tamiami Trail North, Naples, FL, 34103
Weds. Oct. 4 11:30- 1:30 PM Republican Women of SWFL Federated Guest Speaker: Jason Lewis- Author, Former Minnesota Congressman and Talk Show Host. 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.

Republican Men's Club - October Breakfast Meeting – Jason Lewis, Author, Talk Show Host, Former Congressman
2023-10-06 07:30 - 09:00 (America/New_York) | Naples Hilton, 5111 Tamiami Trail North, Naples, FL, 34103
Jason Lewis
Click Here to RSVP or Register
Jason Lewis is an American politician and former conservative radio personality (who filled in on the Rush Limbaugh show) who served as the U.S. representative for Minnesota’s 2nd congressional district from 2017 until 2019. The district included most of the southern suburbs of the Twin Cities. A member of the Republican Party, he was a radio talk show host and a conservative political commentator before serving in Congress. He hosted the nationally syndicated Jason Lewis Show, based out of KSTP (AM) in the Minneapolis–Saint Paul radio market, from 2009 to 2014.
Lewis was elected to Congress in 2016 defeating Democrat Angie Craig. He succeeded retiring Republican incumbent John Kline. He lost his bid for a second term in 2018 in a rematch against Craig. He was the Republican nominee in the 2020 U.S. Senate election in Minnesota. He was defeated by incumbent Democrat Tina Smith by a margin of 5.2 points, making it the closest Senate election in Minnesota since 2008. Some election observers attribute this close election to two pro-marijuana legalization parties taking a combined 7.69% of the vote.
Former Minnesota Congressman Jason Lewis, former fill-in for the late Rush Limbaugh, is back on the air these days. He has been guest hosting in the Twin Cities, Charlotte and Sacramento. He’s also talking about his new book, “Party Animal, The Truth About President Trump, Power Politics & the Partisan Press”.
The book looks at politics in the public arena during the Trump presidency, from his time in Washington to campaigning with former President in a riot-torn Minnesota as the Senate nominee in 2020. But it also includes plenty on his former broadcasting work, including a tribute to the late radio icon.

Republican Men's Club - The Right Connections
2023-10-10 17:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | South Street Grill and Oven – Founders Square, 8845 Founders Square Drive, Naples, FL, 34120
Many members have expressed an interest in meeting outside of our breakfast meetings to have a better chance to socialize than during the quick breakfast and then needing to leave to meet the challenges of the day.
To fill that niche, the Republican Men’s Club will be hosting a social at South Street Oven at Immokalee Road and Collier Blvd.
The first one will be held Tuesday, October 10th, from 5 to 7 pm. Come make the Right Connections as we gather to network, & enjoy great conversation, food and drinks. Appetizers provided.
Men & Women welcome. Bring a guest!

Ave Maria Patriots - Supervisor of Elections Melissa Blazier
2023-10-10 19:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Ave Maria Master Associatin Meeting Room, 5080 Annunciation Circle, #101, Ave Maria, FL, 34142
Collier County Supervisor of Elections Melissa Blazier will be our guest speaker for our October 10th meeting. Come with your questions on voter registration, voter integrity, election security and the three elections in 2024 (yes, three).
Event Date: Tuesday, October 10, 2023
Time: 7:00 PM
Location: Ave Maria Master Association Meeting Room, 5080 Annunciation Circle, #101, Ave Maria
Guest Speaker: Collier County Supervisor of Elections Melissa Blazier
Light refreshments will be served.
Read her impressive bio
Read her resume
Follow the Collier County Supervisor of Elections Office on Facebook (keep up to date about important dates, etc)
RSVP for the meeting ⬇️

Republican Club of South Collier Flag Burning Ceremony
2023-10-11 17:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Dolphin Point on Isles of Capri, 85 West Pelican Street, Naples, 34113, Belarus
Weds. Oct. 11 RCSCC presents Flag Retiring Ceremony Dolphin Point, Isles of Capri. Bring an old worn or tattered flag to be retired, VFW 7721 Conducting the Ceremony. Enjoy Gulf Sunset Afterglow

Women's Republican Club - Former Congressman Francis Rooney and Ambassador to the Holy See
2023-10-13 11:30 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Naples Hilton, 5111 Tamiami Trail North, Naples, FL, 34103
Ambassador Francis Rooney represented Florida’s 19th Congressional District in the United States House of Representatives from 2017 to 2021. From 2005 to 2008 he served as the United States Ambassador to the Holy See, appointed by President George W. Bush and subsequently wrote a book about diplomacy and the US-Holy See relationship entitled The Global Vatican.
Ambassador Rooney is a successful businessman who brought decades of private sector experience to government. From 1984 to 2005 he served as CEO of Rooney Holdings, Inc., a diversified group of companies engaged in construction, energy, real estate development, finance and electronics manufacturing.
One of the subsidiaries is Manhattan Construction Company which was founded in 1896 and is in the fifth generation of Rooney family management and ownership. Significant projects the company has built include the Presidential Libraries for both George H. W. Bush in College Station, Texas and George W. Bush in Dallas, Texas; the Dallas Cowboys and Houston Texans football stadiums; the U.S. Capitol Visitor’s Center; the Walter Reed Army Institute for Research; and the International Terminal at Hartsfield-Jackson Airport in Atlanta, Georgia. The company is currently completing one of the few biohazard level four medical and research facilities for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Fort Detrick, Maryland.
Ambassador Rooney has served on numerous public and private boards, including Naples Community Hospital, St. Francis Hospital [Tulsa], the Florida Gulf Coast University Foundation, the University of Oklahoma College of International Studies, the University of Tulsa, the Center for the Study of the Presidency and Congress, the Trust for the National Mall [DC], the Advisory Board of the Panama Canal Authority and the Young Presidents’ Organization [for which he served as the International President in 1997-1998]. He has served as a director of several traded companies including Helmerich & Payne, Cimarex, Laredo Petroleum, Bank of Oklahoma and Amarant [formerly Mercantil Commercebank].
He is currently a member of the National Council of the American Enterprise Institute, the Advisory Board of the Partnership for is Responsible Growth, the Council on Foreign Relations, the Inter-American Dialogue and the Council of American Ambassadors. He is also director and secretary of the Forum Club of Southwest Florida, on which he also served 2013-2016, and is a member of the Latin American Program Board of the Wilson Center and the Advisory Council of The Climate Initiative. He became a Knight of Malta in 2003, was inducted into the Oklahoma Hall of Fame in November 2020 and the International Order of Isabela la Catolica, Commander by Number in June 2022. He received the John Carroll Award from Georgetown University ih April 2016 and was inducted into the Military Constantinian Order of Saint George in February 2023.
A graduate of Georgetown University [A.B. 1975] and Georgetown University Law Center [J.D. 1978], Ambassador Rooney has honorary degrees from the University of Notre Dame [2006] and the University of Dallas [2010], Seton Hall University [2021] and the Ave Maria Law School [2022]. He is a former member of the Texas and District of Columbia Bars and holds a U.S. Coast Guard 100 Ton Masters License [sailing endorsement].
He and his wife Kathleen live in Naples, Florida and Washington DC. They have three children, two grandsons and two granddaughters.
Ambassador Rooney is fluent in Spanish and regularly gives talks and interviews in Spanish. He is also conversational in Italian.

Naples Republican Club - School Board Chair Kelly Lichter
2023-10-17 17:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Stix Sushi & Seafood, 4221 Tamiami Trail E, Naples, FL, 34112
