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
Bring a Friend

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.
In addition, America First Policy Institute, Florida Chair Bob Rommel (former State Representative for District 81) will be present to present opinions this years progress for Florida.

June Breakfast - Candidate Forum - Collier County School Board
2026-06-05 07:30 - 09:00 (America/New_York) | Naples Hilton, 5111 Tamiami Trail No, Naples, Florida, 34103
Join us Friday, June 5th at 7:30 am at the Naples Hilton as we present Republican Candidates for Collier County School Board district 1. This is sure to be a competitive race. Make sure you know the candidates and attend the forum to form your own opinions.
In addition, we will hear updates from local school board members, plus we will be awarding the scholarship checks for this year’s scholarship recipients. It’s a great bunch of students that will reinforce your beliefs in the future of America.
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Congressional Forum District 22
2026-06-20 11:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Heritage Bay Government Center, 15450 Collier Blvd, Naples, FL, 34120
CD 22 Forum
Saturday, June 20, 2026 at 11am
Heritage Bay Government Center
15450 Collier Blvd, Naples
Please contact Government Relations Chair, Dr. Drew Montez-Clark with questions or for more information (drewmontez@gmail.com, 239-887-2648).

July Meeting - Candidate Forum - Congressional Candidates District 19
2026-07-10 07:30 - 09:00 (America/New_York) | Naples Hilton, 5111 Tamiami Trail No, Naples, Florida, 34103
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Republican Candidates for District 19 Congressional Seat.

August Breakfast - Candidate Forum - State Representative/Senate Candidates
2026-08-07 07:30 - 09:00 (America/New_York) | Naples Hilton, 5111 Tamiami Trail No, Naples, Florida, 34103
Florida Republican State Senate and House Districts

September Breakfast - Special 9/11 Program
2026-09-11 07:30 - 09:00 (America/New_York) | Naples Hilton, 5111 Tamiami Trail No, Naples, Florida, 34103

October Breakfast - The Civil War - A Benchmark in US History
2026-10-02 07:30 - 09:00 UTC | Naples Hilton, 5111 Tamiami Trail No, Naples, Florida, 34103

November Luncheon - 9th Annual Salute to Veterans - Hall of Fame Ranger Keni Thomas
2026-11-06 11:30 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Naples Hilton, 5111 Tamiami Trail No, Naples, Florida, 34103
Featured Speaker – Keni Thomas – Blackhawk Down
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Decorated U.S. military veteran-turned-country musician Keni Thomas gives a personal account of his heart-wrenching experiences in the chaotic 1993 Battle of Mogadishu to express a unique set of leadership lessons and inspired view of our greater purpose.
“Blackhawk Down” is a well-documented and historically significant battle that has inspired Americans for many years. But what if you could hear the story straight from someone who was there on the streets that day? What would you want to learn and how could it help you? When you discover first-hand what makes soldiers willingly put their lives on the line for each other, then you begin to understand what it takes for you to do the same. If leading by example is something that is important to you, then you will want to hear what Keni Thomas has to say about combat.
Like no speaker you’ve seen before, Keni’s unique ability to tell an engaging story takes you into the moment showing you how the hard lessons learned during the worst of times, can make each of us a better leader, capable of greatness. “When lives are on the line, and so much is at stake, all we really fight for is each other” says Thomas.
Former Army Paratrooper and current Greater Naples Fire Commissioner, Patrick Dearborn, will serve as Master of Ceremonies

SSG Ranger Kenneth Thomas
Ranger Kenneth Thomas was inducted into the Ranger Hall of Fame for his exceptional combat leadership and lifelong dedication to preserving the Ranger legacy.
During the Battle of Mogadishu in October 1993, Ranger Thomas displayed remarkable courage amid one of the fiercest urban battles in U.S. military history. When his squad leader was wounded, Thomas took command, leading his men to secure a downed Black Hawk helicopter.
Outnumbered 10-1, he and his fellow Rangers defended their position for 18 hours under intense enemy fire. His actions, rooted in selfless service and intestinal fortitude, earned him the Bronze Star with Valor and reflected the Ranger’s sacred commitment to never leaving a fallen comrade.
Following Mogadishu, Thomas served with distinction in the Ranger Reconnaissance Detachment, earning his Master Parachutist rating with over 400 military free-fall jumps and graduating from the Special Forces Combat Diver course and Belgian Commando School
After the Army, RGR Thomas continued to champion Ranger values as an Emmy-winning entertainer and best-selling author. He was recognized by Congress and the White House for his dedicated work on behalf of our miliary, volunteering for numerous USO tours to perform for troops deployed throughout Iraq and Afghanistan.
A powerful speaker, RGR Thomas stresses the importance of servant leadership, using Mogadishu’s lessons to inspire audiences nationwide. His Downrange Leadership Academy translates Ranger principles to develop leaders at every level. His work with the Special Operations Warrior Foundation and Project One Vet ensures Rangers and their families are never left behind.
Ranger Thomas lives a life which honors the Ranger creed and exemplifies our motto: “Rangers Lead the Way!”

December Holiday Breakfast - Remembering Pearl Harbor
2026-12-04 07:30 - 09:00 (America/New_York) | Naples Hilton, 5111 Tamiami Trail No, Naples, Florida, 34103
