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| "With Your counsel You will guide me, and afterward receive me to glory ." |
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Welcome to the Naples Founders Club website! The vision for AMU is taking shape in many ways, and your prayers and support have been critical to this process. People often ask me, why start a new university? I answer that a university founded on faithfulness to the Church is the best way I know how to help the Church and society. Over the last couple months, I have put some numbers to my projections to show what kind of “ripple effect” I believe AMU can have! More ________________________________________________________________________
Napes Founders Club Closes Season Hosting Eighth Annual Founders Dinner The Naples Founders Club completed its eighth season with a successful gala attended by almost 300 guests at the Naples Hilton on March 9, 2010. The speakers were: Mr. Monaghan, Chancellor of Ave Maria University, Founder of Domino's Pizza and former owner of the Detroit Tigers; Blake Gable, President of Real Estate and Minerals Management, Barron Collier Companies; and Dr. Carole Carpenter, Vice President for University Relations. Mr. Monaghan, after giving a university update, addressed the impact that Ave Maria University would have in 70 years, as AMU's thoroughly Catholic students assumed their places in all aspects of Church and society and the formation of families that that are Catholic to the core. Mr. Gable spoke to developments taking place in and near the town of Ave Maria. These included the widening of Oil Well Road, the main access road to Ave Maria, to 6 lanes and the addition of an 80 acre recreational lake. He also confirmed Barron Collier's commitment to Ave Maria's long term growth. Dr. Carpenter stressed the importance and her appreciation of Founders and their contribution to the success of the university. Entertainment was provided by AMU students. After the dinner Mr. Monaghan signed copies of his book The Pizza Tiger. |
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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.
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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.
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Special events |
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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. |
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How to participate |
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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. |
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Veronica Abbate |