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Naples Founders Club

 

Napales

 

"With Your counsel You will guide me, and afterward receive me to glory ."  

  Psalm 73:24 

Club news

 

Welcome to the Naples Founders Club website!

For a detailed schedule of events, please see "Regular Events" below and check for variations in location and time. We look forward to an exciting schedule of outstanding events. Hope to see you there!



Club leadership

 

Our leaders are our trusted servants who serve both the Founders and Ave Maria University with the support of the local Founders and the National Founders Office. Any Naples Founder wishing to join our team may call the contact person at the end of this page.

Ed Rivera
Jim Fox
Mario Suarez
Maureen Barry
Vivian Kelly


REgular events

 

Each month from September through March, we gather together as Founders and friends to learn and be inspired by great speakers from Ave Maria University and the local community on a featured topic. All are welcome to attend our events where you will also hear the most recent updates on Ave Maria University and Ave Maria, Fla., enjoy good food, and visit with friends.

What: Founders Club Dinner meeting.
When: Usually the second Tuesday of the month:
• 5:30 p.m. Registration • 5:45 p.m. Mass • 6:30 p.m. Dinner.
Where: Naples Hilton - 5111 Tamiami Trail N.
(Just south of Pine Ridge Rd on west side of US 41).
Cost: $30.00 per person (includes dinner and speaker).
Please consider sponsoring a clergy, religious or student.
RSVP: Call Veronica at 239-254-9730 and leave your name, telephone number,
and number in your party.  Reservations should be made by the Thursday before the event. Mail check at least one week prior to the event if possible to:
     Naples Founders Club
     c/o Veronica Abbate
     2060 Timberline Drive
     Naples, FL 34109

Make check payable to: "Ave Maria University"

Events are open to all. Bring a friend!

Schedule

DateTopicSpeaker
Sunday,
Jan. 13,
2008
Picnic at the Prep and
Walking Tour of Ave Maria University
National Founders invite you to come and join the fun beginning with Mass and a picnic lunch at the Ave Maria Grammar & Prep School (K-12).  Listen to the angelic voices of the AMGP Schola Choir.  Then take a tour of the AMU Campus beginning with a presentation in the Oratory.  You won't want to miss it!   All are welcome.  Please bring a friend! 
 WHEN: 

● 12:00 pm  Mass at the AMG&P School
● 1:00 pm    Picnic Lunch at the AMG&P  School Cafeteria
● 2:30 pm    Tour of AMU 

 WHERE: 

Mass & lunch in Cafeteria, AM Grammar and Prep School, 5955 Seton Way.  Tour of AMU begins at the Oratory, Annunciation Cir., Ave Maria, Fla.

 COST:      Donations to benefit the Ave Maria Grammar & Prep School 
 RSVP:       Please call Veronica at (239) 254-9730 no later than Friday, January 11.
Tuesday,
Feb. 12, 2008

Cross Ministries

Steve and Bobby Thomas  will discuss Cross Ministries and how it changes lives.  The visible sign of their location is a towering 19 story white cross located on Interstate 40 at Groom Texas.
Tuesday,
Mar. 11,
2008
Miracles,  
  Miracles,
     Miracles

 Advance Paid Reservation Required  --  Limited Seating

THE SIXTH ANNUAL FOUNDERS CLUB DINNER

MC - Brian Scanlan - Athletic Director, AMU  

Speakers:
Chancellor Thomas Monaghan
President Nicholas J. Healy, Jr.
V.P. of Real Estate, Barron Collier Companies, Blake Gable
V.P. for University Relations, Dr. Carole Carpenter

Entertainment:
Chamber - Oratory Singers of Ave Maria University 

The Naples Hilton
5111 Tamiami Trail North (US 41)  

Reception:  5:30 p.m.               Dinner:  6:00 p.m.

$45 per person
Please consider sponsoring a clergy, religious or student.
Valet Parking Available

To make a reservation please mail name, number in your party, telephone number, email address and payment in full to the address below by March 6, 2008. 
Seating is limited to the first 350 responders. Make check payable to Ave Maria University.  If using a credit card, supply your credit card information -- name as on the card, card type (VISA, Master, etc.), card number and expiration date.

Mail to: National Founders Office, Ave Maria University, 
              5050 Ave Maria Blvd., Ave Maria, FL 34142-9505

Inquiries only - 239-254-9730



Special events

 

There are many exciting events and programs at Ave Maria University that are available to the general public. Especially note the following events and consider checking the Events Calendar on our website.



How to participate

 

We invite you to help make our events a success! If you are interested in helping with the Naples Founders Club, please contact us at the number below.



contact information

 Vivian Kelly
800 Grand Rapids Blvd.
Naples, FL 34120
Phone:
239 455-8927
Email: NaplesFounders@avemaria.edu