The Right Men's Club of Collier County, (Former Republican Men's Club)

Breakfast Meeting - Christopher Henzel, US Ambassador (Retired) - "Challenges a new Trump Administration Will Face in the Middle East."
2024-09-06 07:30 - 09:00 (America/New_York) | Naples Hilton, 5111 Tamiami Trail No, Naples, Florida, 34103
“Challenges a new Trump Administration Will Face in the Middle East.”

Christopher Henzel US Ambassador (retired)
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Ambassador Christopher Henzel focused on the Arab and Muslim world during his 36-year career in the U.S. Foreign Service.
His assignments included chargé d’affaires for Saudi Arabia for the first two years of the Trump administration; ambassador to Yemen; head of the Ninewah Province reconstruction office in Mosul, Iraq, and, in Washington, director of the Israel-Palestine office at the State Department.
He is proud to be on the Iranian government’s sanctions “black list.”
Since retiring in 2021, he has been providing advice to U.S. firms doing business in the Middle East, and serves as the senior advisor for Near Eastern Affairs to the U.S. Mission to the UN in New York. He is active in local Republican politics in Fairfax County Virginia, and serves on the county Electoral Board.

Get Out The Vote Workshop
2024-09-24 17:30 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Naples Hilton, 5111 Tamiami Trail No, Naples, Florida, 34103
Open to All Republican – Need not be a member of a club to join
The time to act is now. Join The Leadership Institute as they travel across America, training conservatives on Get Out the Vote fundamentals.
The 2024 National GOTV Program is a series of nationwide workshops that will teach attendees modern GOTV strategies and tactics for canvassing, phone banking, texting, using voter data, and volunteering.
You will also learn the best practices for absentee and early voting, election integrity, and poll watching/greeting. These trainings will give you the tools to participate effectively in our democratic process, hone and expand your GOTV skillset, and help save America.
This GOTV Workshop is ideal for elected officials, current or future candidates for political office, campaign operatives, party officials, and campaign volunteers. You will also have opportunities to put what you learn into practice:
• Door Knocking Fundamentals Role-Play Session
• Phone Banking Role-Play Session
• Poll Greeting Role-Play and Discussion

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October Breakfast Meeting - Gordon Chang - The China Thread: Is War Inevitable?
2024-10-04 07:30 - 09:00 (America/New_York) | Naples Hilton, 5111 Tamiami Trail No, Naples, Florida, 34103
Fentanyl, War and Global Ambitions. The China Threat: Is War Inevitable?
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Gordon Chang
Join Us October 4th for Breakfast as we host Gordon Chang, as he discusses the new information from his new book, “Red China’s Plan to Destroy America.
Gordon G. Chang is the author of The Great U.S.-China Tech War and Losing South Korea, booklets released by Encounter Books. His previous books are Nuclear Showdown: North Korea Takes On the World and The Coming Collapse of China, both from Random House.
Chang lived and worked in China and Hong Kong for almost two decades, most recently in Shanghai, as Counsel to the American law firm Paul Weiss and earlier in Hong Kong as Partner in the international law firm Baker & McKenzie.
His writings on China and North Korea have appeared in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The National Interest, The American Conservative, Commentary, National Review, Barron’s, and The Daily Beast. He is a columnist at Newsweek and writes regularly for The Hill.
Gordon Chang’s New Book Plan Red
He has spoken at Columbia, Cornell, Harvard, Penn, Princeton, Yale, and other universities and at The Brookings Institution, The Heritage Foundation, the Cato Institute, RAND, the American Enterprise Institute, the Council on Foreign Relations, and other institutions. He has given briefings at the National Intelligence Council, the Central Intelligence Agency, the State Department, and the Pentagon. He has also spoken before industry and investor groups including Bloomberg, Sanford Bernstein, Royal Bank of Scotland, and Credit Lyonnais Securities Asia. Chang has appeared before the House Committee on Foreign Affairs and the U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission.
Chang has appeared on CNN, Fox News Channel, Fox Business Network, CNBC, MSNBC, PBS, the BBC, and Bloomberg Television. He is a regular co-host and guest on The John Batchelor Show.
Outside the United States he has spoken in Beijing, Shanghai, Taipei, Hong Kong, New Delhi, Seoul, Singapore, Tokyo, The Hague, London, Ottawa, Toronto, and Vancouver.
He served two terms as a trustee of Cornell University.

The Right Connections Social
2024-10-08 17:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | South Street City Oven Bar and Grill – Goodlette, 1410 Pine Ridge Road Ste 4, Naples, Florida, 34108
Join us Tuesday, October 8th for our sixth social gathering, where members can mingle in a relaxed atmosphere. It’s not just for the gentlemen—women are invited too! This evening is an excellent opportunity to connect with fellow members and introduce your guests to the vibrant community of our Men’s Club. Bring a friend – You don’t need to be a member.

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7th Annual Salute to Veterans Luncheon - Jeffrey D Bull
2024-11-01 11:30 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Naples Hilton, 5111 Tamiami Trail No, Naples, Florida, 34103
Speaker: Jeffrey Bull – a Navy Seal & member of Operation Enduring Freedom
Jeff Bull is an 18-year United States Navy SEAL officer. In his time with the Navy, he served on two SEAL Teams and two Tactical Development Squadrons. His duty consisted of managing a 32 man Cross Functional Team in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM. Jeff was a sniper and reconnaissance Team Leader during 9 combat deployments, executing over 300 priority missions in Iraq, Afghanistan and other conflict areas.
Throughout his career, Jeff has received multiple honors for his dedication and achievements as an active member of the United States Navy. He is the recipient of some of the most prestigious awards; the Bronze Star with Valor, the Purple Heart, Defenses Meritorious Service Medal, Joint Commendation Medal, Navy Commendation Medal, and the Joint Achievement Medal.
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“This will be our seventh Salute to Veterans,” commented Jim Carter, who originated the event! “The Salute to Veterans yearly event raises nearly $20,000 providing scholarships to seven Collier County college students, supports local Veteran organizations located in Collier County, and provides support to Immokalee Technical School,” he added.

Patrick Dearborn – MC

This year’s luncheon will feature Patrick Dearborn as Master of Ceremonies and Jeffrey Bull as the Keynote Speaker. Jeff is a former Navy SEAL Chief Warrant Officer. He joined the Navy when he was 19 years old and has deployed to Afghanistan. Jeff was also involved in saving Captain Phillips, when his vessel was overtaken by pirates. This promises to be an outstanding and inspirational talk!
Tickets available include regular seating or admission to a VIP time with Jeff Bull along with a photograph and refreshments. Sponsorship and tickets are also available!
Visit https://mensclubcc.org/event/7th-annual-salute-to-veterans-luncheon/ for more information or send an email to Ed Brandt, ed@edbrandt.org or call 302-932-9861.

The Right Connections Social
2024-11-12 17:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | South Street City Oven Bar and Grill – Goodlette, 1410 Pine Ridge Road Ste 4, Naples, Florida, 34108
Join us Tuesday, November 12th for our sixth social gathering, where members can mingle in a relaxed atmosphere. It’s not just for the gentlemen—women are invited too! This evening is an excellent opportunity to connect with fellow members and introduce your guests to the vibrant community of our Men’s Club. Bring a friend – You don’t need to be a member.

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Christmas Breakfast - Special Guest Speaker Ed Martin - Eagle Forum
2024-12-06 07:30 - 09:00 (America/New_York) | Naples Hilton, 5111 Tamiami Trail No, Naples, Florida, 34103
Ed Martin
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Ed Martin is the President of Phyllis Schlafly Eagles and the Eagle Forum Education & Legal Defense Fund.
Ed was nominated by Phyllis Schlafly on January 31, 2015 to succeed her as the President of both Eagle Forum organizations. Phyllis Schlafly, whom the Board elevated to Chairman of the Board and CEO, said, “Ed Martin is uniquely qualified and prepared to carry on the essential educational and political leadership of Eagle Forum that has made it the premier organization of grassroots volunteers in the conservative movement. He is fully committed to all the values and principles that Eagle Forum has always espoused.”
Ed is a lawyer who holds advanced degrees in medical ethics and philosophy and was awarded post-graduate fellowships in Italy and in Indonesia. Ed has served as Chairman of the Missouri Republican Party and as a member of the Republican National Committee. He was chief of staff for Missouri Governor Matt Blunt, where he helped Missouri to pass pro-life and school-choice legislation. Having run for office, Ed is well versed in political strategy and tactics, how candidates win and lose, and how legislation is passed and defeated.
In 2016, Ed coauthored with Phyllis Schlafly and Brett Decker the New York Times bestseller The Conservative Case for Trump. He is also a frequent consultant on various media outlets.
Ed and his wife Carol, a physician specializing in geriatric internal medicine, have two sons and two daughters and reside in Virginia.

January Breakfast Meeting - Diana Simpson, Constitutional Litigator
2025-01-10 07:30 - 09:00 (America/New_York) | Naples Hilton, 5111 Tamiami Trail No, Naples, Florida, 34103
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Join us for breakfast on Friday, January 10th at 7:30 am. Featured speaker is Diana Simpson. Diana Simpson is an attorney with the Institute for Justice. She joined the Institute’s headquarters office in 2013 after working as a constitutional law fellow in the Arizona office.
Diana litigates to protect private property and other individual rights, with a particular interest in challenging irrational zoning decisions and abusive fines and fees practices. For instance, she represented a homeless shelter after a North Carolina town invoked bogus reasons to prohibit it from opening. The team obtained a federal court victory recognizing that the government violated the Constitution by irrationally denying the shelter its needed permit to open.
She currently represents a Texas auto mechanic who faces an impossible-to-comply-with minimum parking requirement. And she is lead attorney in a class action lawsuit against the City of Chicago challenging its impound system, which imposes excessive fines and harsh fees on tens of thousands of Chicago residents and visitors each year. Beyond these cases, she has represented many other Americans in their fight to pursue their dreams.
Diana’s work has been featured by outlets including The Economist, The Wall Street Journal, National Public Radio’s 1A, The New York Times, and many others nationwide.
IJ’s 4 Pillars:
J’s work targets the core freedoms that form the foundation of a free society: the rights to own and enjoy property, speak freely, earn a living, and have a meaningful choice in your children’s education. We have litigated hundreds of cases on behalf of thousands of individuals under those four pillars, and Americans are measurably freer in each area as a direct result of our work.

The Right Connection Social
2025-01-28 17:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | South Street City Oven Bar and Grill – Goodlette, 1410 Pine Ridge Road Ste 4, Naples, Florida, 34108
Join us Tuesday, January 28th for our quarterly social gathering, where members can mingle in a relaxed atmosphere. It’s not just for the gentlemen—women are invited too! This evening is an excellent opportunity to connect with fellow members and introduce your guests to the vibrant community of our Men’s Club. Bring a friend – You don’t need to be a member.

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February Breakfast - Maj. General Steve Kwast
2025-02-07 07:30 - 09:00 (America/New_York) | Naples Hilton, 5111 Tamiami Trail No, Naples, Florida, 34103
Steve Kwast
The only thing we have to fear, is fear itself.
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For all of human history, new inventions have been used for good and evil. In all cases, good has won out over time.
AI is no different.
Humanity has not yet safely harnessed this new invention, so we are in a danger one.
Good people around the world are developing tools to keep us safe

Hear three simple things you can do to protect yourself from those that would use AI to take advantage of you.
Steve Kwast Bio:
Steve Kwast is the Chief Executive Officer of Skycorp Incorporated, a company pioneering future sustainable space construction and economic development.
Born in California, he was raised in a remote African tribe, moved back to the US, and graduated from the United States Air Force Academy in 1986 with a degree in Astronautical Engineering. His military career spanned every major combat operation, from a young Lieutenant Fighter Pilot in Desert Storm, culminating as the Commanding Air Force General at Bagram Air Base In Afghanistan. He subsequently rose to the highest levels of command in the United States Air Force.
He has a Master’s degree from Harvard’s Kennedy School of Government in Public Policy and has been a University President and the President of the number one startup company in America. He is married to the former Joni McDonough and they have two children.

March Breakfast - Katharine Gorka - National Security Analyst
2025-03-07 07:30 - 09:00 UTC | Naples Hilton, 5111 Tamiami Trail No, Naples, Florida, 34103
“Trump 1st and 2nd Administrations: The Agendas and The Challenges”
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Katie, as she is known, is a national security analyst. She served as a senior policy advisor in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security in the First Trump Administration and then press secretary of the U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
She is currently Chair of the Fairfax County (VA) Republican Party.
Previously, she served as Director for Civil Society at the Heritage Foundation.
She has a BA for the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and a Master of Science in international political economy from the London School of Economics.
Katie is married to Sebastian Gorka, who served as Deputy Assistant to the President in the first Trump administration and was recently appointed Deputy Assistant to the President and Senior Director for Counterterrorism in the present Trump administration.

Stephen Moore Luncheon
2025-04-04 11:30 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Naples Hilton, 5111 Tamiami Trail No, Naples, Florida, 34103
Stephen Moore
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Join us Friday, April 4th, to hear Stephen Moore. The luncheon will include and full Flank Steak menu, including dessert.
Stephen Moore is an Economist and Author, serving as a Senior Visiting Fellow in Economics at The Heritage Foundation. He is a frequent lecturer to audiences around the world on the U.S. economic and political outlook, and is the author of 6 books, including “Trumponomics: Inside the America First Plan to Revive our Economy.”
Moore is a graduate of the University of Illinois and holds a master’s degree in Economics from George Mason University.
From 1999-2004, Moore served as Founder and President of the Club for Growth, an organization dedicated to helping elect free market candidates to Congress. In his tenure as president, the Club for Growth became one of the most influential and respected political organizations in the nation. From 2005-2014, Moore served as the senior economics writer for The Wall Street Journal editorial page and as a member of the WSJ editorial board. He remains a regular contributor to the publication. Moore served as a senior economic advisor to President Trump’s 2016 campaign, drafting tax, budget, and energy policy plans.
In 2007, Moore received the Ronald Reagan “Great Communicator” award from the Republican party for his advancement of economic understanding. In 2010, he was awarded the University of Illinois Alumni of the Year. His book “Return to Prosperity: How America Can Regain its Economic Superpower Status” was a finalist for the F.A. Hayek Award for Advancing Economic Understanding. In 2018, Worth Magazine named Stephen Moore one of the 75 Most Influential People in the World Dealing with Economics and Finance.

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The Right Connections Social
2025-04-22 17:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | South Street City Oven Bar and Grill – Goodlette, 1410 Pine Ridge Road Ste 4, Naples, Florida, 34108
Join us Tuesday, April 22nd for our quarterly social gathering, where members can mingle in a relaxed atmosphere. It’s not just for the gentlemen—women are invited too! This evening is an excellent opportunity to connect with fellow members and introduce your guests to the vibrant community of our Men’s Club. Bring a friend – You don’t need to be a member.

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Breakfast Meeting - Author Lew Paper
2025-05-02 07:30 - 09:00 (America/New_York) | Naples Hilton, 5111 Tamiami Trail No, Naples, Florida, 34103
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Join us for Breakfast, Friday, May 2nd at 7:30 am at the Naples Hilton to hear noted author Len Paper.
Legacy of Lies (to be released on March 18) coincides with the 50th anniversary of Hoffa’s disappearance — he was last seen in public on July 30, 1975. In a story filled with unexpected twists and turns, Legacy of Lies focuses on the forces surroundingHoffa’s disappearance – Bobby Kennedy’s vendetta against Hoffa when he was Attorney General, President Richard Nixon’s bid for re-election in 1972, and, last but not least, the Mafia. It’s a fast-paced thriller which raises new questions about the reasons for Hoffa’s abduction.
To learn more about Legacy of Lies (and Lew’s other books), you can go to his website (lewpaper.com).
The book will be available in hardcover and ebook on March 18. An audio version will become available at a later date.
Lew Paper, a graduate of Harvard Law School, is the author of six prior books, including In the Cauldron: Terror, Tension, and the American Ambassador’s Struggle to Avoid Pearl Harbor, and Perfect: Don Larsen’s Miraculous World Series Game and the Men Who Made It Happen. His articles and book reviews have appeared in The New York Times, The Washington Post, and other periodicals. He can be reached on his website (lewpaper.com).
Pre-publication Praise for Legacy of Lies:
“An intriguing read that revolves around the disappearance of Jimmy Hoffa.” – Joseph D. Pistone, former FBI Special Agent and author of the New York Times best-selling book, Donnie Brasco: My Undercover Life in the Mafia
“Lew Paper, a seasoned historian and acclaimed author, delves into the intricate tapestry of espionage and deceit with his latest masterpiece: Legacy of Lies. Drawing from his expertise in uncovering the hidden truths behind little-known history, Paper weaves together a gripping narrative that navigates the shadowy corridors of international espionage. Combining a knack for storytelling and meticulous research, he brings to life a world where loyalties are tested and secrets lurk behind every corner. Legacy of Lies promises the reader a thrilling journey through a web of deception, where the stakes are high and the so-called truth is a precious and rare commodity. Prepare to be captivated, as Paper masterfully blends a trifecta of suspense, intrigue, and historical insight.”
— Amanda M. Fairbanks, author of the critically-acclaimed The Lost Boys of Montauk: The True Story of the Wind Blown, Four Men Who Vanished at Sea, and the Survivors They Left Behind
“Lew Paper shows his knowledge of the germane historical material in an impressive manner; in order to creatively reimagine the details behind Hoffa’s mysterious disappearance, he thoroughly establishes his command of the known facts.
[T]he novel offers an engaging look into the world of organized crime over the course of a genuinely unpredictable story. . . .” — Kirkus Reviews
“With craftsmanship and style, Lew Paper invites readers to join a fascinating historical journey, filled with suspense, including the mysteries that still swirl around Jimmy Hoffa’s disappearance.”
— Ted Widmer, best-selling author of Lincoln on the Verge: Thirteen Days to Washington, and Editor, Listening In: The Secret White House Recordings of John F. Kennedy

“Lew Paper’s longtime interest in the disappearance of Jimmy Hoffa, coupled with his writing and reporting, has resulted in a fabulous historical thriller that takes us on a journey of ‘what-ifs’ leading up to and beyond the time in July 1975 when Hoffa
was picked up in a restaurant parking lot and never seen again. His disappearance has sparked numerous theories, conspiracies, investigations – none of which has ever provided a definitive answer. Lew’s Legacy of Lies explores what might have happened
in a fun and entertaining read.” — Bob Harig, Sports Illustrated, author of Drive: The Lasting Legacy of Tiger Woods, and Tiger and Phil: Golf’s Most Fascinating Rivalry

Breakfast Meeting - Bob Rommel
2025-06-06 07:30 - 09:00 (America/New_York) | Naples Hilton, 5111 Tamiami Trail No, Naples, Florida, 34103
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Join Us for breakfast Friday, June 6th, at the Hilton Hotel to hear from The Honorable Bob Rommel, a respected conservative leader and former Florida state representative, is serving as executive director of the America First Policy Institute (AFPI) Florida State Chapter.
Rommel is a champion of limited government, fiscal responsibility, and individual liberties who spearheaded key legislative initiatives while in the legislature, including tax cuts, regulatory reform, and education empowerment.
“Bob is a proven leader who has advanced policies promoting freedom, opportunity, and prosperity,” said Erika Donalds, chair of the AFPI Florida State Chapter. “His extensive experience in both the private sector and public service makes him uniquely qualified to lead AFPI’s efforts in Florida. I have no doubt that under his leadership, the Florida chapter will effectively champion the values that make our state a beacon for the America First movement.”
“Florida is a model for economic freedom and limited constitutional government,” said Rommel. “I’m honored to continue my public service with AFPI, an organization committed to protecting the values that make Florida strong—educational freedom, free speech, and a thriving economy. We will continue to lead the nation in advancing the America First agenda with policies that bring prosperity to all Floridians.”
Bob Rommel Bio:
Born and raised in Keyport, New Jersey, Bob Rommel is the product of hard-working parents in a small town, where most families struggled just to survive. His parents focused on hard work and respect for others, Bob learned valuable life lessons that helped lead him to a very successful life.
Bob has a very diverse business background. His professional life started in the automobile business as a salesperson. Bob was quickly promoted to finance manager and then a short time later to general manager of one the largest automobile dealerships is the northeast. After eight successful years with the same organization Bob knew it was time to start his own business.
After careful consideration and research Bob decided to start a mortgage company. Building a new company from the ground up was exciting. The foundation of the company started with three employees, $50,000 and a small office. The company achieved success rapidly, expanding to 5 states and over 110 employees and after 5 years I sold the company.
After selling his mortgage company Bob decided to get into the restaurant business. Bob operated 4 restaurants in Florida and New Jersey.
An unabashed Republican, Bob is currently a member of the Republican Club of South Collier County, the Collier County Republican Executive Committee, the Republican Men’s Club of Collier and the Naples Republican Club.
Bob is also a Fellow of The Club for Growth which is a natural network of over 250,000 pro-growth, limited government Americans, who share in the belief that prosperity and opportunity come from economic freedom. In 2019, Bob was the recipient of the Florida Chamber of Commerce Legislator of the Year award. In 2020, Grover Norquist appointed Bob to chair Florida’s division of Americans for Tax Reform. In 2022, Bob was appointed to the Board of Directors of Enterprise Florida . He also serves on the Board of Directors of the YMCA in Marco Island. Bob is also a policy advisor with the Heartland Institute.
From 2016 -2024 Bob served in the Florida House of Representatives. Bob served as the Chair of the Commerce Committee , Civil Justice and Regulatory Reform.
Bob is currently the Executive Director of America First Policy Institute.

Breakfast Meeting - Florida State Legislative Session Recap - 2025
2025-07-11 07:30 - 09:00 (America/New_York) | Naples Hilton, 5111 Tamiami Trail No, Naples, Florida, 34103
Get a recap on the recently ended legislative session

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Join Us for breakfast Friday, July 11th, at the Hilton Hotel to hear directly from the legislators about the good and the bad of passed legislation. Learn the back story on the controversies in crafting a budget, and fights between Governor Ron DeSantis and the legislative branch of the Florida Congress.

The Right Connections Social
2025-07-22 17:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | South Street City Oven Bar and Grill – Goodlette, 1410 Pine Ridge Road Ste 4, Naples, Florida, 34108
Join us Tuesday, July 22nd for our quarterly social gathering, where members can mingle in a relaxed atmosphere. It’s not just for the gentlemen—women are invited too! This evening is an excellent opportunity to connect with fellow members and introduce your guests to the vibrant community of our Men’s Club. Bring a friend – You don’t need to be a member.

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Breakfast Meeting with Erika Donalds - America First Policy Institute
2025-08-01 07:30 - 09:00 (America/New_York) | Naples Hilton, 5111 Tamiami Trail No, Naples, Florida, 34103
Erika DonaldsChair of Education Opportunity and Chair of the AFPI-Florida State Chapter
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Join Us for breakfast Friday, August 1st, at the Hilton Hotel to hear Erika Donalds, who is the Chair of America First Policy Institute’s Center for Education Opportunity.
Education expert and entrepreneur Erika Donalds is the Chair of America First Policy Institute’s Center for Education Opportunity. Erika is known as a national expert on education policy and school choice and is a frequent media commentator and speaker. A seasoned business executive, she has offered her expertise to help further the expansion of high-quality school choice options and to improve accountability and governance in America’s schools.
Erika is a former elected member of the Collier County School Board, and previously sat on Florida’s 2017-2018 Constitution Revision Commission, Governor DeSantis’ Advisory Committee on Education and Workforce Development, and the Florida Gulf Coast University Board of Trustees. Erika spent 20 years in the financial services industry. She was Chief Financial Officer/Chief Compliance Officer and Managing Partner at a multi-billion-dollar investment management firm, responsible for finance, compliance, and operations.
Erika and her husband Byron have lived in Naples since 2002 and have three sons – Damon, Darin, & Mason.

Breakfast Meeting with Collier Commissioner Bill McDaniel
2025-09-05 07:30 - 09:00 (America/New_York) | Florida
William L McDaniel JrDistrict 5 Collier County Commissioner
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Join Us for breakfast Friday, September 5th, at the Hilton Hotel. Commissioner McDaniel will provide a brief update on what’s going on at the County and provide a generous amount of time for questions and answers to get to the heart of issues.
Bio
William L. McDaniel, Jr. was born in Franklin, Penn., on March 25, 1961, the eldest of three children. His mother, brother (a retired Marine Corps staff sergeant) and sister still live in the Franklin area. A 1979 graduate of Rocky Grove High School, William enrolled at Clarion State University, where he majored in accounting and computer programming with a minor in economics. To pay for college, William worked as a carpenter. A job building a stable (Naples Therapeutic Riding Center) brought him to Naples in 1981, and he has lived in the area ever since.
After moving to Naples, William became a licensed real estate salesperson and, in 1985, he became a licensed Realtor. He founded the Realty Company in 1987, which he manages today, focusing on the sale, management, and development of real estate in Southwest Florida. In 1998, he founded Big Island Excavating, Inc., a mining company with an office located in District 5 in eastern Collier County. The company, which William manages today, has operated mines in four Southwest Florida counties (Collier, Lee, Hendry, and Charlotte). In 1999, William was a founding director of Marine National Bank. When the company was bought by Old Florida Bank in 2003, William was selected to represent the shareholders and to serve on the new board of Old Florida Bank, until its sale in 2007 to the Bank of Florida. William currently owns and operates Lazy Springs Recreational Park and employs more than 30 people.
Among his civic activities, William is currently the chairman of the Strategic Planning Committee of Goodwill of Southwest Florida and has served on the Board of Directors of that organization since 1998. He is founder of and the current president of the Corkscrew Island Neighborhood Association. From 2007 until early 2009, he served as the chairman of the Board of County Commissioners-appointed East of 951 Horizon Study Committee. He also served for two years on the Board of County Commissioners-appointed Rural Lands Stewardship Overlay Review Committee. In 2013, he was appointed by Gov. Rick Scott to the Collier County Housing Authority and served on that Authority until his election as Collier County Commissioner on November 8, 2016. He was re-elected to the Board of County Commissioners on November 3, 2020.
William has two children: Kelley Marie, a 25-year-old graduate of Florida Gulf Coast University, and William III, who is a 21-year-old carpenter/contractor. In their free time, the family enjoys outdoor activities like hunting, fishing, and boating.
Boards and Committees:

Chairman of the Tourist Development Council (TDC) January 23, 2023
Chairman of Board of County Commissioners – 1/11/22 to 1/10/23
Vice-Chairman to the Board of County Commissioners 1/12/21 to 1/11/22
Serves on the NACo Environment, Energy and Land Use Steering Committee (EELU),
Serves on the Southwest Florida Regional Planning Council (SWFRPC),
Public Safety Committee 1/9/18 to 1/8/19
County Government Productivity Committee 1/9/18 to 1/8/19 and 2021
Current co-Chair of the Immokalee CRA.

Breakfast Meeting - Trent Steele - National Director Investigative Operations
2025-10-03 07:30 - 09:00 (America/New_York) | Naples Hilton, 5111 Tamiami Trail No, Naples, Florida, 34103
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Trent Steele
Join us for breakfast, Friday, October 3rd at 7:30 am at Naples Hilton to hear Trent Steele, president, National Director of Investigative Operations, Anti Predator Project, Inc. 12 Years of expertise in human trafficking, and Lt. Wade Williams Collier County Sheriff’s Office. A Homeland Security Task Force Officer with 22 years of law enforcement experience, discuss Anti-Predator and Human Trafficking.
Trent Steele Bio:
Mr. Steele has held a private investigator license in Florida since 2011. He co- founded Anti-Predator Project, Inc. with his wife in 2012. Anti-Predator Project is the first and only IRS recognized 501(c)3 fully licensed private investigative firm in the United States. Anti-Predator Project specializes in the criminal investigation into individuals and organizations involved in human trafficking, the location and recovery of American children that have been bought and sold on the black market, missing children, cyber predators, and all other human trafficking related crimes. Mr. Steele currently serves as the President and National Director of Investigative Operations for Anti-Predator Project. Over the last 12 years Mr. Steele has become a recognized expert in the field of human trafficking, missing persons, and organized crime, he regularly consults with other non-profit organizations and law enforcement agencies around the world. Mr. Steele and Anti-Predator Project have appeared in the Media on Nancy Grace, ABC News 15 Arizona, Crime Junkie Podcast, Kendall Rae, Crime Door TV, Rise TV, Unsolved Mysteries, Good Morning America, and in various print mediums to include the book Epidemic, Americas Trade in Child Rape and on the website Missing Persons of America. Since its founding in 2012, Anti-Predator Project has expanded and currently has offices in Miami, Dallas, Texas, and Phoenix, Arizona. To date Mr. Steele has worked on over 200 human trafficking cases and continues to volunteer his time.
Mr. Steele joined American Special Investigative Group in 2016 as a partner. American Special Investigative Group is a private intelligence and investigations firm based in South Florida. Mr. Steele is a partner in the firm and heads up the private intelligence and sensitive activities division of the company.
In 2019 Mr. Steele began working as a credentialed federal investigator for the defense contractor Peraton where he specialized in HUMINT and counterintelligence. While at Peraton Mr. Steele was assigned to the Department of Defense and Department of State and was tasked with preventing bad actors from infiltrating the government or gaining access to sensitive information. Mr. Steele was part of a team that worked to ensure the security of government personnel and facilities. While at Peraton Mr. Steele was involved in over 100 investigations ensuring that the country’s most sensitive and vital areas of government remained secure and uncompromised. Mr. Steele left that role in August of 2020 and opened Steele International Consulting where he continues to work as a counterintelligence contractor and consultant with the Department of Defense and the Department of State.
Prior to beginning his career as an investigator Mr. Steele worked in management for the security and government contracting firm G4S. G4S is the world’s largest provider of private security and defense contracting services. While at G4S, Mr. Steele worked on several government contacts to include contracts with the Dept of Transportation and Homeland Security where he worked on teams tasked with preventing mass casualty events, terrorist attacks, and protecting our nation’s infrastructure. He also worked as a Program Director for a multi-million-dollar private security contract in Coral Gables, Florida. Mr. Steele also spent some time working in executive protection with celebrities, high net worth individuals, dignitaries, and film production to include Fox Pictures and USA.
In between his time with defense contractors, Mr. Steele spent nearly a decade working with children in foster care at the Children’s Home Society of Florida. While at the Children’s Home Society he worked as the Independent Living Coordinator where he helped over 300 children transition out of foster care and into the community. Mr. Steele also worked as a Certified Child Welfare Case Manager where he managed the cases of children that had been removed from their homes due to abuse, abandonment, or neglect.
Lt Wade Williams
Lieutenant Wade William Bio:
Lt. Williams has been a law enforcement officer for 22 years, 17 of those in investigations, and holds a Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree in Criminology from Florida State University. For approximately 10 years, Lt. Williams supervised the Exploitation Section within the Criminal Investigations Division’s Special Crimes Bureau at the Collier County Sheriff’s Office. He was promoted in 2023 to the rank of Lieutenant over the INTERCEPT Task Force and Victim Services Bureau. The INTERCEPT Task Force and Victim Services includes the SWFL INTERCEPT Task Force and Victim and Senior Services. The INTERCEPT (Inter-Agency Child Exploitation and Persons Trafficking) Task Force is a regional operational task force, created by Operation Light Shine, comprised of Federal, State and local law enforcement responsible for the investigation of child exploitation and human trafficking.
He is a member of the Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Federal Task Force, a cross-designated Federal Task Force Officer with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), a member of the Southwest Florida Child Abduction Response Team (CART), and a member of the Southwest Florida Human Trafficking Task Force. The ICAC Task Force was created to help Federal, State and local law enforcement agencies enhance their investigative responses to offenders who use the Internet, online communication systems, or computer technology to sexually exploit children. The Program is funded by the United States Department of Justice, Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention. The ICAC Program is a national network of 61 coordinated task forces representing over 3,000 federal, state, and local law enforcement and prosecutorial agencies who work closely with each other and the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children.
Lt. Williams regularly trains members of the public and other law enforcement officers on matters of internet safety, internet crimes against children, missing person investigations, and human trafficking and is committed to educating our community on these important issues. Lt. Williams has received twenty different awards and recognition over his career, including being named the 2019 Law Enforcement Official of the Year by the Florida Office of the Attorney General Ashley Moody at the 2019 Human Trafficking Summit.

The Right Connections Social
2025-10-28 17:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | South Street City Oven Bar and Grill – Goodlette, 1410 Pine Ridge Road Ste 4, Naples, Florida, 34108
Join us Tuesday, October 28th for our quarterly social gathering, where members can mingle in a relaxed atmosphere. It’s not just for the gentlemen—women are invited too! This evening is an excellent opportunity to connect with fellow members and introduce your guests to the vibrant community of our Men’s Club. Bring a friend – You don’t need to be a member.

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Cash Bar
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8th Annual Salute to Veterans - Featured Speaker Congressman Byron Donalds
2025-11-07 11:30 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Naples Hilton, 5111 Tamiami Trail No, Naples, Florida, 34103
Platinum Sponsor – The Oberweis Foundation
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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.
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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!
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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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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 No, Naples, Florida, 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

January Breakfast with Thomas A. Kenniff
2026-01-09 07:30 - 09:00 (America/New_York) | Naples Hilton, 5111 Tamiami Trail No, Naples, Florida, 34103
Thomas Kenniff
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Thomas A. Kenniff is a nationally recognized criminal defense attorney and founding partner of Raiser, Kenniff & Lonstein, a premier law firm specializing in criminal defense, personal injury, and complex litigation. With extensive experience in federal, state, and military courts, he has built a distinguished career representing individuals in some of the most high-profile legal battles in the country.
Thomas gained national prominence for securing a historic acquittal for Marine veteran Daniel Penny, a Long Island native charged with homicide after defending fellow New Yorkers from a violent subway rider. The verdict, heralded as “a watershed moment for common sense” by the New York Post, was widely regarded as a turning point in the debate on self-defense laws. He again captured headlines with his successful defense of an Alabama man charged with murder for protecting his home and family from an intruder.
A seasoned litigator, Thomas appears frequently on major media outlets, including FOX News, CNN, and 770AM WABC’s Sid & Friends in the Morning, offering expert legal analysis on high-profile cases. He has been featured in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, USA Today, and Newsday. Recognized by U.S. News & World Report as one of the Best Lawyers in America, he has earned a reputation for his tenacious advocacy and trial expertise.
In 2021, Thomas was the Republican nominee for Manhattan District Attorney, running a spirited campaign against Alvin Bragg and warning New Yorkers of the risks posed by progressive criminal justice policies.
Before co-founding Raiser, Kenniff & Lonstein, Thomas served as an Assistant District Attorney under the esteemed Jeanine Pirro, successfully prosecuting hundreds of criminal cases. His legal career began at one of the world’s largest multinational law firms, where he represented major corporations in complex litigation.
In addition to his civilian legal practice, Thomas is a retired Major in the U.S. Army National Guard’s Judge Advocate General’s (JAG) Corps and a veteran of the Iraq War. As a military Senior Defense Counsel, he supervised the defense of all accused soldiers in the New York Army National Guard. For his distinguished service in a combat zone, he was awarded the Army Commendation Medal and the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal.
Thomas holds a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Rochester and a Juris Doctorate from Hofstra University School of Law. He is a member of the National Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys and serves on the board of Operation Heal Our Heroes, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting veterans struggling with the psychological effects of combat. A recipient of the New York State Bar Association’s Award for Excellence in Public Service, he continues to be an advocate for justice both in and out of the courtroom.
Outside of his legal career, Thomas is an avid writer and ice hockey competitor.

The Right Connections Social
2026-01-27 17:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | South Street City Oven Bar and Grill – Goodlette, 1410 Pine Ridge Road Ste 4, Naples, Florida, 34108
Join us Tuesday, January 27th for our quarterly social gathering, where members can mingle in a relaxed atmosphere. It’s not just for the gentlemen—women are invited too! This evening is an excellent opportunity to connect with fellow members and introduce your guests to the vibrant community of our Men’s Club. Bring a friend – You don’t need to be a member.

Free Appetizers
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February Luncheon - The Clarion Project - Disrupting Extreme Violence
2026-02-06 11:30 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Naples Hilton, 5111 Tamiami Trail No, Naples, Florida, 34103
Sponsored by the Oberweis Foundation
Richard Green
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Richard Green of the Clarion Project will be speaking on the work of Clarion Project, where they employ advanced open-source intelligence, powered by AI, expert analysts, and former senior officials from NSA, DHS, and other national security agencies to spot and disrupt extremist threats before they turn violent.
Through online avatars, they infiltrate hidden extremist networks, gather high-value intelligence, and deliver evidence packages to law enforcement. Their work has led to thousands of account takedowns and real-world interventions that keep American communities safe.
Richard will share 2025 data, current insights for 2026, and the strategic direction of Clarion Project moving forward.
Ticket Price is $75 for members and $85 for Non-members
Menu
Starter: Mixed Field Greens, Mandarin Oranges, Candied Pecans and Gorgonzola Cheese with Raspberry Vinaigrette
Entrées:

Grilled Flank Steak – Bordelaise Sauce, Garlic Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes and Sauteed Green Beans
Chef’s Choice Vegetarian

Dessert: Carrot Cake
Richard’s Bio:
Richard Green, CEO and Co-founder of the Clarion Project. Richard was the force behind the far-reaching success of Clarion’s founding mission to expose jihadi groups and radical Islamic organizations as a danger to America and the West through filmmaking.
Clarion’s documentaries and short films, seen by over 125 million people globally, have educated millions and helped form the national debate about the dangers of radical Islam. Through Richard’s visionary leadership, the Clarion Project is now filling an essential gap in anti-terrorism and homeland security.

March Breakfast - Michael Maibach Kicks Off our 250th Anniversary Series with "America - The Story of Us"
2026-03-06 07:30 - 09:00 (America/New_York) | Naples Hilton, 5111 Tamiami Trail No, Naples, Florida, 34103
“Jefferson’s Path To Philadelphia & The Five Key Phrases In the Declaration”
Michael MaibachManaging Director of James Wilson Institute
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Join us March 6th at 7:30 am at Naples Hilton, as historian Michael Maibach begins this year’s 250th anniversary of America story. Michael Maibach is Managing Director of The James Wilson Institute.
James Wilson was one of the first two signers of The Committee of Five with Thomas Jefferson to present to the Continental Congress in July 1776.
Maibach’s title for this presentation is “Jefferson’s Path To Philadelphia & The Five Key Phrases In the Declaration”
Bio
Michael Maibach is a seasoned professional in global business diplomacy, advisor to non-profit organizations, and an active supporter of civic engagement.
From 2003 to 2012 he was President & CEO of the European-American Business Council, a group of 75 multinational companies.
From 1983 to 2001 Mr. Maibach was Vice President of Global Government Affairs for the Intel Corporation. He worked closely with its four founders, Robert Noyce, Gordon Moore, Andy Grove and Les Vadasz. At Intel he built a global team of 150 professionals advancing the company’s commercial policies. He offered testimony on 18 occasions to the US Congress on behalf of his industry.
From 1976 to 1983 he was a Government Affairs Manager at Caterpillar, Inc. in Illinois, California, and Washington DC. His initial job at CAT was as a machine shop foreman in their East Peoria tractor factory. He opened CAT’s California Government Affairs Office in 1979.
Today he is a Distinguished Fellow on American Federalism at Save Our States, an organization dedicated to defending the Constitution’s Electoral College design. He is also the Founder of the Center For the Electoral College. In 2020 and again in 2024 he was elected by his party to be a Presidential Elector in Virginia.
Michael is a Trustee of the James Wilson Institute, the Witherspoon Institute, the Russell Kirk Center, the Philadelphia Society, the American Constitutional Rights Union… and several other non-profit Boards.
Mr. Maibach has earned seven university degrees. While earning his first degree, he was elected to the DeKalb County Board in his native Illinois, becoming the first American elected to public office under 21 years of age in US history.
Michael is a native of Peoria, Illinois. He spent his Intel career in California’s Silicon Valley. He has lived in Old Town Alexandria, Virginia for 28 years and has a winter home in Naples, Florida.
Pronounced: “May-Bach”
Michael C. Maibach
Professional Background
Global Business Diplomacy & Civic Engagement Success
Save Our States (2019 – Present)

Distinguished Fellow on American Federalism

American Constitutional Rights Union (2025 – Present)

Policy Board Member

James Wilson Institute (2015 – Present)

Board of Trustees & Managing Director

Aspen Institute – 21st Century Manufacturing Program (2012 – 2015)

Senior Fellow / Manufacturing Policy

European-American Business Council (2003 – 2012)

President & CEO

Intel Corporation (1983 – 2001)

Vice President, Global Government Affairs

Caterpillar Tractor Co. (1976 – 1983)

Government Affairs Manager: Illinois, California, Washington DC

Illinois State Senate (1975 – 1976)

Legislative Fellow & Samuel K. Gove Legislative Internship Hall of Fame

Dekalb County Board Member (Illinois) (1972 – 1975)

First American Elected To Public Office Under the Age of 21 in US History

April Breakfast - Florida CFO Blaise Ignoglia
2026-04-10 07:30 - 09:00 (America/New_York) | Naples Hilton, 5111 Tamiami Trail No, Naples, Florida, 34103
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Blaise Ingoglia, Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Chief Fire Marshal for the State of Florida was appointed in July of 2025. As a State Senator he was one of the most influential conservative voices in the state, will be speaking to The Right Men’s Club of Collier County on April 10th, 7:30 am at the Naples Hilton.
Florida’s CFO serves as one of three constitutionally elected state executives of the Florida Cabinet, which comprises the Chief Financial Officer, the Attorney General, and the Commissioner of Agriculture and Consumer Services.
Blaise Ingoglia built his reputation by holding government accountable, long before he held public office. Originally from New York, Blaise moved to Spring Hill, Florida, in 1996 with just $1,600 to his name. He soon found success as a mortgage broker and later founded Hartland Homes, a homebuilding company dedicated to helping working families achieve the dream of homeownership.
Ingoglia has been at the center of Florida’s conservative transformation over the last decade. A former Chairman of the Republican Party of Florida and as a Senator, he has been a driving force behind key GOP priorities in the state, including:

Election integrity and voting reforms
Strong border and immigration enforcement measures
Cutting taxes and reducing the size of government
Expanding parental rights and pushing back on woke policies in schools and corporations
Defending the Second Amendment and law enforcement

He is known for his plain-spoken, hard-hitting style and his willingness to take on the Left, the media, and the Republican establishment when necessary.
This event will give our members an inside look at:

How Florida became the model for conservative governance
What big fights conservatives are facing next in Tallahassee and nationally
How grassroots activists and local leaders can make the most impact in 2024 and beyond

If you want to hear directly from a key architect of Florida’s conservative agenda—and ask your own questions—don’t miss Blaise Ingoglia on April 10th.

The Right Connections Social
2026-04-28 17:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Aqua North Naples, 2348 Immokalee Road, Naples, FL, 34110, United States
Join us Tuesday, April 28th for our quarterly social gathering, where members can mingle in a relaxed atmosphere. It’s not just for the gentlemen—women are invited too! This evening is an excellent opportunity to connect with fellow members and introduce your guests to the vibrant community of our Men’s Club. Bring a friend – You don’t need to be a member.

Free Appetizers
Cash Bar
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May Breakfast - Legislative Update
2026-05-08 07:30 - 09:00 (America/New_York) | Naples Hilton, 5111 Tamiami Trail No, Naples, Florida, 34103
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Join us for breakfast as we hear from our State Legislators on what happened this legislative session and how issue were overcome to complete the session.
