TEA PARTY BREWS INFLUENCE
Southwest Florida stands to make an impact on national politics
OR THE TEA PARTY THAT ISN’T, ACCORDING TO ITS champions, September in the Sunshine State marks a crossroads to the future, a key moment that will define Tea Party influence in national politics next year. Full Story
Community remembers on 10th anniversary of 9/11
In honor of those who died and those who came to the rescue during the terrorist attacks of 9/11/01, numerous community services and events are planned for Sunday, Sept. 11, among them: Full Story
United Way campaign leader knows the language
Fresh into his first week as the newly assigned director of Collier County Public School’s Adult & Community Education Department, Robert Breitbard understands what it takes to unite a community through education. Having attended Immokalee High School and Edison State College before pursuing further study, Mr. Full Story
Workshop set to help nonprofits plan
The Community Foundation of Collier County presents “Understanding Collier County: Helping Nonprofits Plan for the Future” from 8:30 to 11 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 6, in the auditorium at the Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve. Full Story
NONPROFIT NEWS
Philanthropy award recipients named
The Everglades Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals has announced the recipients of its 2011 Innovation in Philanthropy and Outstanding Fundraising Executive awards, which will be presented at the National Philanthropy Day celebration Thursday, Nov. 10, at The Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort. Full Story
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Grace Place for Children & Families was the beneficiary of Andy McPherson’s project to earn Eagle Scout status. Full Story
Consul General of Israel plans Naples visit
Chaim Shacham, consul general of Israel to Florida and Puerto Rico, will discuss his “Vision for the Florida-Israel Business Relationship” from 9-10:30 a.m. Monday, Sept. 19, the Greater Naples Chamber of Commerce, 2390 Tamiami Trail N. Full Story
Leadership program designed to help Collier citizens become more involved
The 2011 Campaign for Leadership, a program designed for those who want to become more effectively engaged in local government, is set for Friday and Saturday, Nov. 4-5, at the Naples Botanical Garden. Everyone is welcome to participate. Full Story
Masters offer free help at the Garden
Worried about spots on your tomato plants? Wondering what and when to feed your flowerbeds? Find out from those who know when Collier County master gardeners dole out free advice and answer questions from the public from 9 a.m. to noon and 1-4 p.m. every Thursday in the visitor center at the Naples Botanical Garden. Full Story
Humane society setting up at Coastland Center
Humane Society Naples and Coastland Center have joined forces to have an HSN satellite adoption center near Sears at the busy mall. Set to open Thursday, Sept. 15, the center will house up to 50 cats and dogs — and likely the occasional rabbit, hamster, guinea pig or cockatoo — that need permanent, loving homes. Full Story
FAITH NOTES
Chabad Naples partners with kosher market Full Story
Republican club on Marco plans social, first meeting
The new Caxambas Republican Club of SWF holds a club social from 5-7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 14, at CJs on the Bay on Marco Island. Anyone interested in learning more about the new club is welcome. Full Story
Federated Republican Women will host congressional candidate
The Southwest Florida Federated Republican Women will meet from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 12, in the clubhouse at Arbor Trace on Vanderbilt Drive in North Naples.
Guest speaker will be Kathleen Harrington, candidate for Congress who is running against Deborah Wasserman- Schultz. Full Story
Airport authority plans public workshop
The Naples Airport Authority will hold a planning workshop at 2 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 15, in council chambers at Naples City Hall. The airport commissioners and airport authority staff will discuss possible projects at Naples Municipal Airport and set goals and objectives for the fiscal year beginning Oct. 1. Full Story
The pleasures and responsibilities of board members serving nonprofits
Whatever its size, scope or funding, every nonprofit organization has a governing board composed of people who believe in and support the mission. Board members have the pleasure — and the responsibility — of monitoring, overseeing and providing direction for the organization’s pursuit of that mission. Full Story
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