Philanthropy
The Chamber Foundation
The Bonita Springs Area Chamber of Commerce Foundation is a Florida Not for Profit Corporation incorporated in May of 1991, that supports and assists the Bonita Springs Area Chamber of Commerce in its community development activities. The purpose of this Foundation is to secure charitable donations to, amongst other things, maintain the Chamber building fund and to provide scholarships to local youths for college education. As of January 2011, the Foundation has given out more than $67,000 in local scholarships.
Foundation Board of Trustees 2010-2011
Frederick T. Barber III – Agnoli, Barber & Brundage, Inc.
Doug Congress – Individual Member
Brian Farrar – BCF Management Group, LLC
Ray Faubion – Oswald Trippe and Company, Inc.
Dr. Owen Feeney, Jr. – Bonita Estero Dental Group
Richard Garner – CNL Bank, Southwest Florida
Diane Lepola - UBS Financial Services Inc. – Bonita Springs
Darren Robertshaw – Trianon Bonita Bay
Christine Ross – Bonita Springs Area Chamber of Commerce
Sharon Van Rite – Platinum Media Services
Under the leadership of the Foundation Board of Trustees the Bonita Springs Area Chamber of Commerce President’s Club is composed of a committed group of CEO’s and business owners who take a leadership role in the Chamber’s efforts to build a solid business foundation for the continued growth and prosperity of the community.
President’s Club members voluntarily contribute additional funds in an effort to provide financial support to the Bonita Springs Area Chamber of Commerce Foundation.
President’s Club members pay an incremental rate above their normal investment dues to be part of the club. In exchange, club members attend exclusive events and receive added value, recognition and benefits beyond those of the general membership.
Advantages of President’s Club Membership:
- President’s Club listing in the Chamber’s Professional Directory & Buyers Guide.
- President’s Club listing in the annual Beautiful Bonita Springs magazine published by Platinum Media Services of SW Florida.
- Company listing in the Chamber lobby.
- Company listing on our Web site, www.BonitaSpringsChamber.com.
- Business networking events throughout the year which are complimentary and exclusive to President’s Club members.
- President’s Club membership fee is tax deductible.