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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!

AMU Celebrates Feast of the Annunciation
With New Award, State of the Art Organ, Exterior Lights and More

The day-long celebration began with a special Mass, celebrated by Parish Administrator Fr. Robert Tatman and 15 other priests.  Following Mass there was a traditional Eucharistic procession (taking place around the Oratory), the presentation of the first ever “Annunciation Circle Award,” a dedicatory organ exhibition featuring the newly installed Oratory instrument, and culminating in an evening exterior lighting ceremony of the Oratory. More

AVE MARIA UNIVERSITY DEDICATORY FOUNDERS WALL INSTALLED

Ave Maria University remembers its "Founders" otherwise known as "Alumni in Faith" and those who give $120 or more in support of the University – look up and see your name on the beautiful Founders Wall (if you are already a Founder).  If you're not a Founder, please consider becoming one!  We’d love to have you “on the wall!”   More

AMU Athletics – Here’s the latest in Sports!

Ave Maria University has a dynamic athletics page to keep you current on schedules, updates, scores and more! Please visit http://www.amuathletics.com/  to get the latest on AMU sports! 

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.

Veronica Abbate Gil Boutin
Jim Capazzi Eleanor Furlong
Marilyn Romeo  
Spiritual Director Fr. Cooney

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: 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: $35.00 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

Date Topic              Speaker                                                                                         
Tuesday,
Sept 8,
2009 		   Save the date! 
Our exciting speaker line up will be published soon.
Tuesday,
Oct. 13,
2009 		   Save the date! 
Tuesday,
Nov. 10,
2009 		   Save the date!  
Tuesday,
Dec. 8,
2009 		   Save the date!  
Christmas Gala
Tuesday,
Jan. 12,
2010 		   Save the date!  
Tuesday,
Feb. 9,
2010 		   Save the date!  
Tuesday,
Mar. 9,
2010 		   Save the date!  
Eighth Annual Founders Dinner

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
 

Veronica Abbate
2060 Timberline Drive
Naples, FL 34109
Phone: 239-254-9730