The Right Men’s Club
The Right Men’s Club is designed to help Republicans gather to share ideas, explore issues, and meet on a monthly basis to learn more about issues involving our government. We bring in experts on issues to discuss ways to ensure we keep the freedoms and values that founded America and made it the greatest country on earth. Women are always welcome to join or attend.
Each year, we provide numerous scholarships for Republican college students and technical training. We host an annual Salute to Veterans event where veterans are honored. Veterans from WWII and Korea are guests of sponsors who contribute to our event. In addition, we provide numerous donations to veteran service. We are proud of these accomplishments, and we look forward to building upon them.
Republican Ideals Needed
To ensure the strength of Republican ideals in our elected bodies, it is essential that we increase the participation of young people in our party. The world has changed dramatically in how people engage and communicate. It is no longer enough to hand out brochures and rely on word of mouth to attract the next generation of voters.
Incorporated as Men’s Club of Collier County, Inc.
2024 Board and Officers
Russell Tuff
President
Reg Buxton
Vice-President
Glenn Brown
Secretary
Mike Nadolski
Treasurer
Jordan Tompkins
Board Member
Ed Brandt
Board Member
Bill McDaniel
Board Member
Gene Barrett
Board Member
Robert Paul
Board Member
Duties and Committees
Vice President – Reg Buxton
Treasurer – Mike Nadolski
- Create Annual Budget and gain approval from Board
- Maintain historical club finance and banking records
- Evaluate fund raising plans for soundness
- Track and report membership growth
- Report monthly: revenue, expenses, net bank balances
- Prepare Meeting attendee list
Secretary – Glenn Brown
- Maintain Board Meeting minutes
- Maintain historical records
Vice President of Business Development – Reg Buxton Board Liaison
Mission:
To foster partnerships and collaborations with local businesses that align with the values of the Men’s Club of Collier County.
Goals:
- Identify potential business partners and sponsors that share common values with the club.
- Develop and maintain relationships with local businesses to support club events and activities.
- Explore opportunities for joint ventures and collaborations that contribute to the club’s mission.
- Seek financial support from the business community to enhance the club’s resources.
Scholarships – Mike Nadolski Board Liaison – Joe Scheffey Chair
Mission:
To support education and leadership development by awarding scholarships to deserving individuals.
Goals:
- Scholarships
- Encourage greater participation within the public school system.
- Select the appropriate use of Scholarships funds to get funding to individuals or organization that share Republican values, or a method to demonstrate the Republicans values in society.
- Work with Publicity Committee to ensure the value provided by the Men’s Club in the community of the $20,000 presentation of scholarships
Veteran Services – Board Liaison Co-Chairs
Ed Brandt – edbrandt59@icloud.com
Glenn Brown – glenn.brown29@gmail.com
Purpose is to raise funds for scholarships, recognize and donate to veterans in need, and promote Republican values.
- Organize the Salute to Veterans Celebration Luncheon.
- Select the appropriate use of Veterans funds to get funding to individuals or organizations.
- When appropriate, offer suggestions of where we can help in promoting veteran service.
- Work with the Publicity Committee to ensure the value being provided for veteran organizations in the community.
Publicity/Outreach – Russell Tuff Board Liaison
Mission:
To enhance the visibility of the Republican Men’s Club of Collier County and promote its values and activities within the community.
Goals:
- Lead promotion and outreach efforts of the Men’s Republican Club Meetings. Includes reaching out to new residents
- Photos, assign photo taker for each event. on-going
- Social Media promotion, post Member Meeting photos and brief narratives to website and Facebook.
- Develop a strong Media Liaison
- Fund Raisers, write story and present for publication to: Naples Daily News, Naples Daily News Editorial, WINK Florida Weekly, Naples Press, Observer, Coastal Breeze, etc
Membership Recruitment/ Development – Jordan Tompkins Board Liaison
barry@luxenetwork.com
Membership Recruitment/Retention Committee:
Mission:
To attract individuals who align with the Republican Men’s Club values and foster their active participation in the club.
Goals:
- Assign at least one Men’s Club Member to Committee to pursue young businessmen.
- Review former members that have expired from years past and reach out to encourage them to attend and then join again.
- Establish several new members objective for 2026 Board of Directors with skills matching potential officer standing.
- Introduce new Members to President and Board members.
- Confirm participants to receive and send out a Welcome Letter with links to: (1) next event and (b) Facebook page. on-going
- Present at Monthly Board Meeting. on-going
- Young Businessmen and Retirees
- Establish a program of action to capture renewals of former members.
- Includes contacting members who have not renewed and finding out why they have not renewed and see if it is an area we can work on.
Veteran Services Committee – Ed Brandt and Glenn Brown Board Liaisons
edbrandt59@icloud.com glenn.brown29@gmail.com
Mission:
To honor and support veterans through various initiatives, including the annual Salute to Veterans program luncheon.
Goals:
- Organize and execute the annual Salute to Veterans program luncheon to recognize and celebrate veterans’ contributions.
- Establish connections with local veterans’ organizations to collaborate on shared initiatives.
- Provide assistance and resources to veterans in need within the community.
- Advocate for policies and programs that support the well-being of veterans and their families.
- Select the appropriate use of Veterans funds to get funding to individuals or organization.
- When appropriate, offer suggestion where we can help in promoting veteran service.
Programs Committee – Jim Carter Chair and Scott Spitzer
Mission:
To plan and execute diverse and engaging programs that align with the club’s values and interests.
Goals:
- Research and propose relevant and informative speakers for monthly club meetings.
- Coordinate events that address current political, economic, and social issues.
- Organize forums and discussions to encourage member participation and interaction.
- Ensure a well-balanced calendar of events that appeals to a broad audience.
Development of Young Republican
Assist in the development of educating and recruiting the next generation of Republicans.
- Find areas of alignment with other organizations
- Develop or create entities to continue
- Engage young Republicans in efforts to encourage the growth of Republican values in SW Florida
- Reach out to higher education institutions to assist in development