Sanibel-Captiva Rotary Club

10/27/2026

A little Halloween fun with our island community! 🎃👻🍬

The Sanibel-Captiva Rotary Club had a great time participating in The Sanibel School PTA’s inaugural Trunk or Treat celebration this weekend!

It was wonderful to see so many families, local organizations, and volunteers come together for an afternoon of costumes, candy, and community fun!

Thank you to The Sanibel School PTA and everyone who helped make this event possible. We loved being part of it!

10/25/2026

Rotary connections extend far beyond Sanibel and Captiva! 🌎

Sanibel-Captiva Rotarian Clair Beckmann recently caught up with Duncan Conrad, former Rotary District Governor and Regional Chair of PolioPlus, while visiting Prince Edward Island, Canada!

Duncan even brought along his Rotary flag for a photo during their lobster lunch! 🦞

It's always great to see Rotary friendships wherever our travels take us!

10/25/2026

The celebration continues! At this week's meeting, we had the opportunity to recognize additional Sanibel-Captiva Rotarians who were unable to attend last week's Paul Harris Fellow celebration.

We are proud to have achieved 100% Paul Harris Fellow recognition among our club members, reflecting our shared commitment to Service Above Self and supporting The Rotary Foundation.

Congratulations to all of our Paul Harris Fellows!

10/24/2026

provided to The Santiva Chronicle The Sanibel-Captiva Rotary Club celebrated a special milestone during its Friday, October 16 meeting, recognizing the club’s achievement of 100 percent Paul …

10/22/2026

💗 Rotary in Action: Supporting the SanCap Pink Project! 💗

The Sanibel-Captiva Rotary Club was proud to sponsor today's Pink Out Picnic & Health and Hope Expo at The Community House!

This wonderful event brought our island community together to raise awareness, share resources, and show support for those affected by cancer. 💕

A special thank you to Rotary President Rev. Dr. Sally Haynes and Rotarian Paul Tritaik, who volunteered their time helping with parking and welcoming guests to the event!

We were also happy to see so many fellow Rotarians come out to support this important cause.

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Thank you to the SanCap PINK OUT team members and all the volunteers who made today's event possible.

Your dedication is a wonderful reminder of the power of community, compassion, and showing up for one another.

💗 Service Above Self! 💗

10/17/2026

Welcome to Rotary Lori Adams!

About Lori: Lori Adams is co-founder of Nick Adams Photography and The Sanibel Captiva Guide.

She has deep ties to the islands, where her family has been connected for decades, and is passionate about local history, community, and preserving the stories that make Sanibel and Captiva special.

Lori also serves on the board of the Captiva Island Historical Society.

10/16/2026

Sanibel-Captiva Rotary Club Celebrates 100% Paul Harris Fellow Recognition

The Sanibel-Captiva Rotary Club celebrated a special milestone at Friday's meeting, recognizing the club's achievement as a 100% Paul Harris Fellow Club!

This distinction means that every active member of our club has earned Paul Harris Fellow recognition, which honors individuals who contribute, or have contributions made in their name, totaling $1,000 or more to The Rotary Foundation.

Adding a little fun to the celebration, Rotarian Michael Young dressed up as Rotary founder Paul Harris, bringing a piece of Rotary history to life!

This achievement reflects our club's collective generosity, dedication to The Rotary Foundation, and commitment to making a difference both locally and around the world.

Congratulations to all our members on this wonderful accomplishment and for continuing to demonstrate what Service Above Self truly means!

10/13/2026

Welcome to the Sanibel-Captiva Rotary Club, Dr. John Ladd!

We are excited to welcome Dr. John Ladd as one of our newest Rotarians!

Originally from Kokomo, Indiana, John earned his degree in Biological Sciences and his Doctor of Dental Surgery from Indiana University. He practiced dentistry for 49 years, and his daughter now leads the family practice.

John and his wife, Tisa, who is also a dentist, are proud parents of four grown children and grandparents to four, with another on the way!

A former Rotarian in Kokomo, John is excited to continue his Rotary journey here on Sanibel and Captiva.

Please join us in welcoming John back to the Rotary family! We are so happy to have you as part of our club!

10/12/2026

We are proud to recognize fellow Sanibel-Captiva Rotarian Admiral Roger Triftshauser!

After 33 years of service in the U.S. Navy, Roger was honored with a special opportunity to participate in Honor Flight Mission 30 alongside his son.

Throughout his remarkable career, Roger has always recognized the sacrifices made by his family, especially his wife, who supported him every step of the way.

Thank you, Roger, for your service to our country and for continuing to embody Rotary's motto of Service Above Self!

Watch the full story from WINK News:

Roger Triftshauser's decision to join the Navy shaped more than three decades of his life, taking him across the country, across the Pacific and eventually to the rank of admiral.

10/11/2026

Service Above Self in Action!

The Sanibel-Captiva Rotary Club is proud to support the 2026 PINK OUT SanCap Pink Project Pink Out Picnic and Health & Hope Expo!

The SanCap Pink Project does incredible work supporting local residents and employees facing cancer, providing assistance with mammograms, transportation to medical appointments, uncovered expenses, and meaningful connections with others who understand their journey.

We are honored to support an organization dedicated to ensuring that no one in our island community faces cancer alone.

Join us for the Pink Out Picnic!

Thursday, October 22, 2026
11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Sanibel Community House

This beloved island tradition is FREE and open to everyone! Come together with friends, neighbors, and community partners for an afternoon of connection, encouragement, and hope.

Together, we can make a difference!