All-Star Classic Photography and Banquet Video Available
Looking for a way to cherish the memories of the 2014 Rotary South All-Star Classic events? Event photography is available now and banquet video will be available soon! PHOTOGRAPHS: Troy Wells from Riversedge Photography was our official 2014 Rotary South All-Star Classic photographer, and was at every event taking photographs of the banquet on December 8, Dolphins youth clinic on December 9, and football game on December 10. A wide selection of professional photos are available for $5 each at www.refloridaphotography.com. BANQUET DVD: We also have DVDs available of the Rotary South All-Star Classic banquet held on Monday, December 8th at Harborside Convention Center. The cost is $10 per DVD. You can order yours by mailing a $10 check payable to “Rotary South” c/o Kerri Goldsmith, HBKS, 8010 Summerlin Lakes Drive, Suite 200, Fort Myers, FL 33907. Please include the name and address you’d like the DVD mailed to. Call 239-218-7400 with...
Read MoreMiami Dolphins Free Youth Football Clinic Dec. 9 in Fort Myers
Miami Dolphins offer free youth clinic for boys and girls ages 6 to 14 as part of the 26th Rotary South All-Star Classic Online registration is now closed. Walk-ups are welcome (with parent/guardian present to sign a mandatory release form). On behalf of the Miami Dolphins, Rotary Club of Fort Myers South invites area boys and girls ages six to 14 to attend a free youth football clinic 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, December 9 at Fort Myers High School. Young athletes will be inspired by these generous NFL heroes and learn leadership and teamwork, while they work out like the pros. This exciting event is offered as part of the 26th Annual Rotary South All-Star Classic. The action-packed three-day schedule includes an award banquet honoring Lee County’s top football players and cheerleaders on Dec. 8 and the highly anticipated All-Star Football Game on Dec. 8. The clinic is a grassroots Miami Dolphins program emphasizing education, physical fitness and positive choices for youth in a safe and fun environment. Former Dolphins players will encourage the children to become “DolFit” kids. The boys and girls will participate in real Dolphin drills featuring obstacle courses, hurdles, knock-away dummies, ladders and halfback pads. Every participant in the clinic will receive a complimentary ticket to the John Carrigan Rotary South All-Star Classic football game on Wednesday, December 10 at 7:30 p.m. at Fort Myers High School. The All-Star Classic football game showcases the best senior players from across Lee County’s public and private high school football teams in a north vs. south competition. Dolphins’ alumni will attend the game and serve as honorary coaches. Sanibel resident and football enthusiast John Carrigan founded the Rotary South All-Star Classic in 1989. This event was the first countywide organized football game in the state of Florida. Carrigan’s vision of football paired with fundraising has continued since then under the continued leadership of Rotary South. Proceeds from the event are used to support college scholarships, as well as grants for local community organizations. Rotary Fort Myers South is grateful for the support of Bell Tower Shops, which has signed on as Title Sponsor of this year’s All-Star Classic. The Rotary Club of Fort Myers South is currently seeking donations and sponsors to help cover the cost of this annual event. Area businesses or individuals can sponsor the event, a team, player or cheerleader. There are also opportunities to advertise in the event program featuring the student athletes that are being honored. For more information on sponsorship or ticket sales, please contact John Doramus at globalpriorityone@yahoo.com or (239)...
Read MoreCalling all local NFL legends: Your mentorship is needed!
Inspire our next generation at the 26th Annual All-Star Classic banquet Dozens of NFL legends hail from Southwest Florida, and the All-Star Classic has provided the first big resume highlight for many of them. The Rotary Club of Fort Myers South now wishes to put out a call to these role models to attend the 26th Annual All-Star Classic Banquet 6 p.m. on Monday Dec. 8 at Harborside Event Center, which kicks off the three-day event and includes a mentoring session to inspire the next generation of athlete leaders. Special arrangements can be made for NFL players to attend this VIP gathering with the 2014 all-stars by calling John Doramus at (239) 634-8286. The Dec. 8 recognition and awards banquet honors Lee County’s all-star senior football players and cheerleaders. Prior to dinner, the more than 60 players chosen to play the North vs. South Lee County high school All-Star Classic football game on Dec. 10 will gather upstairs at Harborside. This is an exciting opportunity for our prestigious alumni to impart their valuable experience to our young football heroes just days before the final high school game of their careers. Football players who have played in the Rotary South All-Star Classic and gone on to NFL careers (with graduation year, high school and NFL team[s] include: Sammy Watkins (2010, South Fort Myers, Buffalo Bills), Aaron Lynch (2010, Island Coast, San Francisco 49ers), Tre Boston (2009, North Fort Myers, Carolina Panthers) Jaylen Watkins (2009, Cape Coral, Philadelphia Eagles), (Tommy Bohanon, 2008, North Fort Myers, New York Jets), Quinton Pointer (2005, Mariner, St. Louis Rams), Nate Allen (2005, Cape Coral, Philadelphia Eagles), Jeremy Ware (2004, Lehigh, Oakland Raiders and Chicago Bears), Micah Rucker, 2003, Estero, Pittsburgh Steelers; Kansas City Chiefs and New York Giants), Corey Lynch, 2002, ECS, Cincinnati Bengals and Tampa Bay Buccaneers), Matt Prater, 2001 Estero, Detroit Lions and Denver Broncos), Phillip Buchanon (1998, Lehigh, Oakland Raiders; Houston Texans; Tampa Bay Buccaneers; Detroit Lions and Washington Redskins), Earnest Graham (1997, Mariner, Tampa Bay Buccaneers), Anthony Henry (1995, Estero, Cleveland Browns; Dallas Cowboys and Detroit Lions), Jevon Kearse (1994, North, Tennessee Titans and Philadelphia Eagles), Greg Spires (1992, Mariner, New England Patriots; Cleveland Browns and Tampa Bay Buccaneers) and Jammi German (1992, Fort Myers, Atlanta Falcons and Cleveland Browns). Bell Tower Shops has generously stepped up to support the 26th Annual Rotary South All-Star Classic as its Title Sponsor. Every year, a handful of NFL players also step up as mentors to these incredible kids. It’s an unforgettable experience for these young people and their role models alike. In 2013, All-Star Classic Alums and NFL legends Earnest Graham and Jammi German were in attendance, along with Ryan Benjamin (Bucs/Patriots), Troy Drayton (Dolphins) and Rick Upchurch—one of the 300 best NFL players of all time (Broncos). The day after the banquet, area youth, ages 6-14, are invited to a free Miami Dolphins Youth Football Clinic at Fort Myers High on Tuesday, December 9. On Wednesday, December 10, the popular football game between North and South high school all-star players will take place at Fort Myers High School’s Sam Sirianni Field in Edison Stadium. The annual Rotary South All-Star Classic football game showcases the best senior players from across Lee County’s public and private high school football teams. Participating players and cheerleaders are nominated by their head coaches, and become eligible to receive recognition as an MVP or scholar-athlete. The players come together on teams, competing against each other as North vs. South, representing one of the final challenges these players will face in their high school football careers. Each of the...
Read MoreBell Tower Shops signs on as Title Sponsor
Bell Tower Shops signs on as the 2014 Title Sponsor for Rotary South’s All-Star Classic The Rotary Club of Fort Myers South is pleased to announce Bell Tower Shops as the Title Sponsor for the 26th Annual Rotary South All-Star Classic, which will take place from December 8-10. This level of sponsorship shows Bell Tower Shops continued commitment to our community, as well as their generous support of this 3-day event and area high school football athletes and cheerleaders. The festivities will begin at 6 p.m. on Monday, December 8 at Harborside Event Center with the recognition and awards banquet honoring Lee County’s all-star senior football players and cheerleaders. On Tuesday, December 9, area youth, ages 6-14, are invited to a free Miami Dolphins Youth Football Clinic, which will be held at Fort Myers High. On Wednesday, December 10, the popular football game between North and South high school all-star players will take place at Fort Myers High School’s Sam Sirianni Field in Edison Stadium. The annual Rotary South All-Star Classic football game showcases the best senior players from across Lee County’s public and private high school football teams. Participating players and cheerleaders are nominated by their head coaches, and become eligible to receive recognition as an MVP or scholar-athlete. The players come together on teams, competing against each other as North vs. South, representing one of the final challenges these players will face in their high school football careers. Each of the football players and cheerleaders are presented with a customized commemorative ring or charm. Sanibel resident and football enthusiast John Carrigan founded the Rotary South All-Star Classic in 1989. This event was the first countywide organized football game in the state of Florida. Carrigan’s vision of football paired with fundraising has continued since then under the continued leadership of Rotary South. Proceeds from the event are used to support college scholarships, as well as grants for local community organizations. “Bell Tower Shops is thrilled to be a sponsor for the Rotary’s All-Star Classic. We are honored for the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of young athletes and the local community,” says Jennifer Nettles, Senior General Manager of the Bell Tower Shops. The Rotary Club of Fort Myers South is currently seeking donations and sponsors to help cover the cost of this annual event. Area businesses or individuals can sponsor the event, a team, player or cheerleader. There are also opportunities to advertise in the event program featuring the student athletes that are being honored. For more information on sponsorship or ticket sales, please contact John Doramus at globalpriorityone@yahoo.com or (239)...
Read More2013 All-Stars Announced!
The Rotary Club of South Fort Myers is pleased to announce the 2013 football players and cheerleaders who have been selected to represent their schools in the 25th Annual John Carrigan Rotary South All-Star Classic this December. North Roster South Roster These outstanding seniors are chosen by a committee made up of coaches and athletic directors from participating high schools. This year’s All-Star game which is an annual tradition going back 25 years – is set for 7:30pm on Wednesday, December 11th at Fort Myers High School. Tickets are $5 per person at the gate, and parking is $5 per car (includes a game program). The Miami Dolphins will once again be supporting this event by decorating the stadium and being represented at the event by Dolphins’ alum and staff. The All-Stars will receive additional recognition at a banquet to be held at Harborside Convention Center on Monday, December 9th where NFL celebrity, former Tampa Bay Buccaneer Earnest Graham will be the keynote speaker. Graham is also an alumni of the All-Star game, having represented Mariner High School in 1997. He will share an inspirational message about his experiences in the All-Star Classic, with the Florida Gators as well as many years with the Bucs. The banquet is open to the public. General admission tickets are $75 per person, or reserved tables of 8 are available for $500. In addition, the All-Stars will volunteer at a youth football clinic presented by the Miami Dolphins at Fort Myers High School the evening of Tuesday, December 10th. The clinic is free and open to boys and girls, ages 6-14. Proceeds from each year’s All-Star Classic go to fund charitable giving to worthy causes in our local community by the Rotary Club of Fort Myers South. These events would not be possible without our sponsors, who include title sponsor AutoNation Toyota Fort Myers, MVP sponsor Telebrands, and many other fine...
Read MoreMiami Dolphins to present Youth Clinic December 10 in Fort Myers
We now have just a few openings remaining for the clinic. Sign up at this link for the 2013 West Coast All-Star Clinic: www.dolphins.com/waivers As part of their support of the John Carrigan Rotary South All-Star Classic events, the Miami Dolphins will present a football clinic to area youth, ages 6-14, Tuesday, Dec. 10 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Fort Myers High School. There is no charge to participate in the clinic. The Dolphins’ grassroots program emphasizes education, physical fitness and positive choices for youth in a safe and fun environment, encouraging the participants to become “DolFit” kids. Boys and girls are able to participate in drills featuring obstacle courses, hurdles, knock-away dummies, ladder and halfback pads, identical to Dolphins’ players. Every participant attending the clinic will receive a complimentary ticket to the John Carrigan Rotary South All-Star Classic football game which will take place Wednesday, Dec. 11 at 7:30 p.m. at Fort Myers High School. The game matches top Lee County high school senior football players in a north vs. south competition. Dolphins’ alumni will attend the game, serving as honorary coaches, as well as providing stadium enhancements for the match-up. Rotary Club of Fort Myers South has more than 130 members who are among the 1.3 million Rotarians worldwide. Service Above Self is the motto of Rotary International, which has contributed more than $1.2 billion and tens of thousands of volunteer hours toward polio eradication in addition to projects such as water quality, world peace and literacy. ...
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