Rotary Club of Fort Myers South presents 35th Annual All Star Classic
Sponsorships are available. The game features top local high school football players from Lee County, Florida. Rotary Club of Fort Myers South will present the 35th Annual All Star Classic (ASC), supported by title sponsors Acentria Insurance and Tower Hill Insurance Group, from December 11 through December 13. This organized county-wide game recognizes players and cheerleaders from Lee County High Schools, and a variety of sponsorships are available. Proceeds from the game will benefit the Rotary Club of Fort Myers South Foundation, Inc. that supports various local community programs and scholarships forthose in need. The All Star Classic banquet will take place on Monday, December 11, at Fort Myers High School, from 6:00 pm until 9:00 pm to recognize the participating student-athletes and cheerleaders. The 35thannual All Star Classic football game will be held on Wednesday, December 13, at Fort Myers HighSchool with kickoff at 7 pm. “We are honored to showcase the annual All Star Classic, which has been a long-standingtradition that supports our students and our community,” said Rebecca Goff, Rotary Club of Fort Myers South Past President and Event Chair. “This year’s changes are exciting! I hope to continuereviewing opportunities for community support through increased marketing and media presence,driving sponsorship support next year. It’s important to continue creating an amazing showcase ofthe student’s talent, this honored tradition and maintaining one of the top player-selected All Stargames in the state of Florida.” The event was the first countywide high school football all-star game in Florida when it wasfounded in 1989. John Carrigan, a Sanibel resident, teacher, and referee wanted to showcasetalented players who weren’t getting their due. Since then, it’s grown into a hotbed of top-levelprospects, and nearly two dozen players who have taken part in the game have gone on to NFLcareers. Historically the contest pitted a North team against a South team, which were geographicalrepresentations of the school locations. As the county has grown and schools have been added, it was time for a change and to drive increased competition. This year the change has been made torename each team to BLUE and GOLD, representing the Rotary brand colors. The players wereselected for each team based on the team’s MaxPrep ranking at the end of the regulationhigh school football season. This change should provide more even-matched talent on both teamscreating the All Star game experience for both the players and the spectators. Each player andcheerleader receive a customized commemorative ring or bracelet for being selected as an AllStar. As costs have continued to increase, the Rotary Club is seeking donations and sponsors to helpcover the cost of the events. Businesses and individuals can sponsor the event, a team, player, orcheerleader. Please contact the event chair, Rebecca Goff, at (239) 229-9371 or rgoff1021@gmail.com for more information. Tickets to the game or banquet may be purchased online here. Banquet tickets are $40 per person through Game tickets are $10 per person, with parking at $5 per vehicle. Rotary Club of Fort Myers South has more than 95 members among the 1.3 million Rotariansworldwide. Service Above Self is the motto of Rotary International, which has contributed morethan $1.2 billion and tens of thousands of volunteer hours toward polio eradication in addition toprojects such as water quality, world peace, and literacy. Rotary Club of Fort Myers Southmeetings are held each Monday at noon at the Crowne Plaza Fort Myers at Bell Tower Shopshotel, 13051 Bell Tower Drive. Visit www.rotaryfmsouth.org to learn about all the initiativesRotary Club of Fort Myers South undertakes to promote community stewardship. Acentria Insurance and Tower Hill Insurance Group is a full service independent insurance agencyin...
Read MoreRotary South All-Star Classic Showcases College Football Prospects
Top high school seniors to play in 32nd anniversary game FORT MYERS, Fla. (Nov. 21, 2020) — It’s one last chance to see some of Lee County’s most talented high school football players before they move on to college. The Rotary Club of Fort Myers South is presenting the 32nd Annual All Star Classic (ASC), supported by title sponsor Acentria Insurance and Tower Hill Insurance Group, from December 7 through December 9. This organized countywide game kicks off at 7 p.m. on December 9, highlighting 78 players from Lee county high schools. The players are not the only All-Stars on the field, the ASC welcomes 37 cheerleaders as well. Each participating school was invited to send two cheerleaders, and every All-Star player and cheerleader participant gets a customized commemorative ring or charm. Game tickets are just $10 and they are available at the gate, and parking is $5 per vehicle. The ASC Banquet will take place on Monday, December 7, at The Alliance for The Arts, from 6 pm until 9:30 pm to recognize the participating student-athletes and cheerleaders. CDC Guidelines will be followed, and the event will be hosted outside to allow for ample social distancing. The 32nd annual All Star Classic game will be held on Wednesday, December 9, at Fort Myers High School with kickoff at 7 pm. The event was the first countywide high school football all-star game in Florida when it was founded in 1989. John Carrigan, a Sanibel resident, teacher and referee, wanted to provide a showcase for talented players who weren’t getting their due. Since then, it’s grown into a hotbed of top-level prospects, and nearly two dozen players who have taken part in the game have gone on to NFL careers including Sammy Watkins, Tommy Bohanon, Phillip Buchanon, Nate Allen, and Jevon Kearse. The Rotary Club is seeking donations and sponsors to help cover the cost of the event. Businesses and individuals can sponsor the event, a team, player, or cheerleader. Please visit http://rotarysouthallstarclassic.org/ or contact the event chair, Read Sawczyn, at (239) 461-3820 or rsawczyn@finemarkbank.com for more information. Acentria Insurance is a full-service independent insurance agency with over 50 locations across the Southeastern United States. Headquartered in Destin, FL, with three locations in the Fort Myers/Cape Coral area, Acentria provides its clients with insurance unique to the clients’ needs, including car, home, flood, business insurance and more. Tower Hill Insurance Group is a preferred carrier partner of Acentria Insurance. To learn more about Acentria Insurance and Tower Hill Insurance Group, visit www.Acentria.com. Rotary Club of Fort Myers South has more than 95 members 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. Rotary Club of Fort Myers South meetings are held each Monday at noon at the Crowne Plaza Fort Myers at Bell Tower Shops hotel, 13051 Bell Tower Drive. Visit www.rotarysouth.org to learn about all the initiatives the Rotary Club of Fort Myers South undertakes to promote community stewardship. # # #...
Read MoreRotary South All Star Classic showcases college football prospects
Top high school seniors to play in 31st anniversary game It’s one last chance to see some of Lee County’s most talented high school football players before they move on to college. The Rotary Club of Fort Myers South is presenting the 31st Annual All Star Classic (ASC), supported by title sponsor Acentria Insurance, from December 2 through December 4. This organized countywide game on December 4 welcomes 68 players from Lee county high schools, kicking off at 7 p.m. North Roster South Roster The All-Stars aren’t just the players on the field. Each school is sending two cheerleaders as well, for a total of 38. Every All-Star participant gets a customized commemorative ring or charm. Game tickets are just $5 and they are available at the gate. Parking is $5 per vehicle and includes a complimentary game program. Tommy Bohanon, a fullback from the NFL who was drafted in the 2013 draft by the New York Jets, is the keynote speaker for the ASC Banquet on Monday, December 2nd at Broadway Palm Dinner theater, from 6pm until 9:30pm. During this event, participating student athletes and cheerleaders will be recognized. The event was the first countywide high school football all-star game in Florida when it was founded in 1989. John Carrigan, a Sanibel resident, teacher and referee, wanted to provide a showcase for talented players who weren’t getting their due. Since then, it’s grown into a hotbed of top-level prospects, and nearly two dozen players who have taken part in the game have gone on to NFL careers including Sammy Watkins, Phillip Buchanon, Nate Allen, and Jevon Kearse. The Rotary Club is seeking donations and sponsors to help cover the cost of the event. Businesses and individuals can sponsor the event, a team, player or cheerleader. Please visit http://rotarysouthallstarclassic.org/ or contact the event chair, Suzi Ward, at (239) 834-8643 or szward22@gmail.com for more information. Acentria Insurance is a full service independent insurance agency. They provide their clients with insurance unique to the clients’ needs, including car insurance, home insurance, business insurance or Employee Benefits. To learn more about Acentria Insurance, visit www.acentria.com. 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. Rotary Club of Fort Myers South meetings are held each Monday at noon at the Crowne Plaza Fort Myers at Bell Tower Shops hotel, 13051 Bell Tower Drive. For more information,...
Read MoreRotary Club of Fort Myers South presents 31st Annual All Star Classic
Sponsored by Acentria Insurance, the game features top local high school football players The Rotary Club of Fort Myers South will present the 31st Annual All Star Classic (ASC), supported by title sponsor Acentria Insurance, from December 2 through December 4. This organized countywide game recognizes players and cheerleaders from Lee county high schools. Proceeds from the game will benefit the Rotary Club of Fort Myers South Foundation, Inc. that supports various local community programs and scholarships for those in need. Tommy Bohanon, a fullback in the NFL who was drafted in the 2013 draft by the New York Jets, will be the keynote speaker for the ASC Banquet on Monday, December 2nd at Broadway Palm Dinner theater, from 6pm until 9:30pm. During this event, participating student athletes and cheerleaders will be recognized. The 31st annual All Star Classic game will be held on Wednesday, December 4 at Fort Myers High School. “The All Star Classic has been a long-standing tradition that supports not only our students, but our community,” said Kerri Goldsmith, Rotary Club of Fort Myers South President. “This featured event allows the players and cheerleaders opportunities to collaborate with other students and come together as a team, while raising funds to support others in need in our community.” The event was the first countywide high school football all-star game in Florida when it was founded in 1989. John Carrigan, a Sanibel resident, teacher and referee, wanted to provide a showcase for talented players who weren’t getting their due. Since then, it’s grown into a hotbed of top-level prospects, and nearly two dozen players who have taken part in the game have gone on to NFL careers. The game features the best seniors, chosen by their head coaches, from Lee County public and private high schools. Cheerleaders from each school are also selected to participate. The contest pits a North team against a South team, and each player and cheerleader receive a customized commemorative ring or charm. The Rotary Club is seeking donations and sponsors to help cover the cost of the event. Businesses and individuals can sponsor the event, a team, player or cheerleader. Advertising opportunities in the event program are also available. Please visit http://rotarysouthallstarclassic.org/ or contact the event chair, Suzi Ward, at (239) 834-8643 or szward22@gmail.com for more information. Title Sponsor Acentria Insurance is a full service independent insurance agency in the state of Florida. They provide their clients with insurance unique to the clients’ needs, including car insurance, home insurance, business insurance or Employee Benefits. To learn more about Acentria Insurance, visit www.acentria.com. 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. Rotary Club of Fort Myers South meetings are held each Monday at noon at the Crowne Plaza Fort Myers at Bell Tower Shops hotel, 13051 Bell Tower Drive. For more information,...
Read More30th Annual Rotary South All-Star Classic set for December 5
Game features top local high school football players A Lee County high school football tradition is celebrating its 30th year. The Rotary South All-Star Classic will be held Wednesday, Dec. 5 at Fort Myers High School, with an awards banquet set for Monday, Dec. 3 at the Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre. Both begin at 7 p.m. The event was the first countywide high school football all-star game in Florida when it was founded in 1989. Carrigan, a Sanibel resident, teacher and referee, wanted to provide a showcase for talented players who weren’t getting their due. Since then, it’s grown into a hotbed of top-level prospects, and nearly two dozen players who’ve taken part in the game have gone on to NFL careers. The game features the best seniors from Lee County public and private high schools, as chosen by their head coaches. Cheerleaders from each school are also selected to participate. The contest pits a North team against a South team, and each player and cheerleader gets a customized commemorative ring or charm. About 300 players, coaches, families, Rotarians and community leaders are expected to attend the banquet, where players and cheerleaders from the first 29 All-Star Classics will receive special recognition. The banquet will again feature a keynote address from a football luminary, with such names as Bobby Bowden, Howard Schnellenberger, Jim Tressel and Will Muschamp among those who have graced the dais in the past. The Rotary Club is seeking donations and sponsors to help cover the cost of the event. Businesses and individuals can sponsor the event, a team, player or cheerleader. Advertising opportunities in the event program are also available. Please email Kerri Goldsmith at kagoldsmith@gmail.com for more information. Rotary Club of Fort Myers South Rotary Club of Fort Myers South has more than 120 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. Rotary Club of Fort Myers South meetings are held each Monday at noon at the Crowne Plaza Fort Myers at Bell Tower Shops hotel, 13051 Bell Tower...
Read More29th Annual All-Star Classic to be held Dec. 4 & 6
Rotary Club of Fort Myers South showcases the best in Lee County football Mark your calendars for a proud Southwest Florida tradition when the Rotary South All-Star Classic returns in its 29th year on Dec. 4 and 6. Rotary Club of Fort Myers South kicks off the two-day event at 6 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 4 at Fort Myers High School with an awards banquet honoring Lee County’s top senior football players, cheerleaders and coaches. On Wednesday, Dec. 6, the popular football game between North and South high school all-star players will take place under the lights at Fort Myers High School’s Sam Sirianni Field in Edison Stadium. About 300 players, cheerleaders, coaches, families, Rotarians and community leaders are expected to attend the awards banquet. In addition to recognizing players’ and coaches’ talent and dedication, the banquet sets the tone for the game ahead, with inspiration and motivation from a keynote speaker to make a lasting impact on all attendees. The annual 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 is 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 Club of Fort Myers South. Proceeds from the event are used to support college scholarships, as well as grants for local community organizations. Rotary South All-Star Classic Chair Tracie Bagans said, “The Rotary Club of Fort Myers South’s All-Star Classic is one of Southwest Florida’s most anticipated high school football games of the year, and worth all the work and effort that goes into planning what has become a tradition in our community.” We are excited to announce international leader in television marketing and the original creator of the “As Seen On TV” TELEBrands is the Title Sponsor for the 29th Annual Rotary South All-Star Classic. Other sponsors include MVP Sponsor Edison National Bank, Halftime Sponsor Mast Family Culligan, South Team Sponsor Florida Power & Light, and Team Doctor Sponsor Millennium Physicians Group. See our list of Sponsors here. The Rotary Club of Fort Myers South is 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. Tickets to the banquet are $35. For more information on sponsorship or ticket sales, please contact Suzi Ward at (239) 834-8643 or szward22@gmail.com. Rotary Club of Fort Myers South Rotary Club of Fort Myers South has 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. Rotary Club of Fort Myers South meetings are held each Monday at noon at the Crowne Plaza, 13051 Bell Tower Drive. For more information, visit www.rotarysouth.org....
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