Sanibel-Captiva Daily

The Official Sanibel Island & Captiva Island Chamber of Commerce, Annual Meeting & Awards

Last night was one of the largest Official Sanibel Island & Captiva Island Chamber of Commerce meetings of all year. The Chamber announced important topics in the Wakefield at the beautiful Tween Waters Inn. Subjects included the state of the Chamber, Recognition of Retiring Board Members, the 2010-2011 Board of Directors, Recognition of Staff and Volunteers and plenty of Awards.

The 2010-2011 Board of Directors were announced, they are: Danny Adams, Sarah Ashton, Mark Blust, Dru Anne Doyle, Lee Ellen Harder – Secretary, Barb Harrington – Chair Elect, Richard Johnson – Chair, Michael Miller, Allen Myers – Past Chair, Daniel Schuyler, Jeff Shuff – Treasurer, David Shepherd, Ric Base – President. The new members are Fran Peters, Chris Pendleton, Robert Monk, Blanaid Colley.

The awards soon followed, the first one given was to Sam Baily for winning the State Fair Presentation. Allen Myers presented the Sue Rosica Gray Volunteer award to Maggi Feiner. Richard Johnson presented Craig & Evelyn Stewart, of Adventure in Paradise, the New Business of the Year Award. The next award was the Citizen of the Year and that was given to Sandra Stilwell Silverglide. Then the Business Persons of the Year Award was given to Trasi Sharp and Liza Clouse by Sarah Ashton. The Last award was the Walter Klie Lifetime Achievement Award, it was given to Mary Ann Kanzius for the amazing spirit and achievement of John Kanzius.

Other chamber and community members like Earl & Colleen Quenzel, Tyrone Humbles, Salli Kirkland, Bill Waites, David Wright, Wendy Schnapp and Jeremy Kane were at the annual meeting contributing to the chamber. After the annual meeting and awards, everyone enjoyed delicious food and drinks downstairs at the Old Captiva House.

1159 Causeway Road, Sanibel Island, FL 33957, USA | Phone: 239-472-1080 | Email: island@sanibel-captiva.org

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