Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer, Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings, lead engineer forI-4 Ultimate Improvement construction project, Chief of Naval cybersecurity and Orlando airport CEO are but a few of the top notch presenters at our weekly Speakers Forum held in conjunction with our weekly luncheon meetings.

To see our calendar of speakers and videos of previous speakers be sure to check below.

THE ROTARY CLUB OF ORLANDO SPEAKER FORUM

Our Weekly Speaker Forum provides information you are likely not to find elsewhere, and you can join us every Thursday at noon.

May 2, 2024: First Tee Golf In Central Florida-Brian NeSmith

First Tee In Central Florida Hybrid Meeting – May 2, 2024 Brian NeSmith (pronounced Knee-Smith) is the Development Manager of First...

May 30, 2024: Bobbi Govanus Reinventing Yourself Is Important

After a thirty-year career in retail selling everything from socks to stocks, with only a computer and a plan, Bobbi Govanus launched her...

June 6, 2024: Common Sense In Japan – Danyell Davis

Common Sense In Japan- Danyell Davis Hybrid Meeting – June 6, 2024 Danyell Davis, a distinguished linguist and cultural expert, rose to...

June 13, 2024: District Governor, Sonya LaBosco: Helping Prevent Human Trafficking

Human trafficking is taking a horrible toll. Learn what Orlando is doing to identify trafficking and working to prevent it.

June 20, Greg Bond Scales Mt. Kilimanjaro

I made it to the top of Mt Kilimanjaro but I had a problem about halfway up. I used an electric heated rain jacket as my 3rd layer and...

Mark Hendelson: Five Myths You Shouldn't Believe About Social Security

Five Myths You Shouldn't Believe About Social Security

September 19, 2024: Kenia Rodriguez-Spengler, PsyD, Discusses Alzheimer’s Awareness

Kenia Rodriguez-Spengler, PsyD, is a licensed clinical psychologist and neuropsychologist, and has been a member of the Orlando Health...

October 17, 2024

Rev. Dr. Vance Rains Offers A History Of The First Church Vance Rains, is first and foremost a husband to Kelly Rains and a dad to...

November 14, 2024 – John Burns, Ph.D. Providing Autism Links and Support

Dr. Burns received his Ph.D. in Developmental Psychology from the University of Massachusetts. He recently retired from the Department of...

Feb. 27: Member Charlie DeFelice Explains The New World Of Building

Charlie DeFelice is a Technology executive with over 35 years of experience in leadership technology roles in the Financial Services...

March 6,2025: Bill Carleton: Sleep In Heavenly Peace.

Bill and his wife Debi were married in 1987 and have been blessed with 10 natural children and, so far, 9 grandchildren. Professionally,...

March 13, Stephanie Bowman: One Heart

I was born in Indiana into a vibrant family of four siblings. My father's proud service in the Army and my mother's dedication to...

March 27: Central Florida Public Media Pres. and G M, Judith Smelser: Collaborative Journalism

Judith Smelser is president and general manager of Central Florida Public Media, previously named WMFE, the only local nonprofit news...

April 3,2025: Channel 6 Investigative Reporter, Louis Bolden

Emmy Award-winning reporter Louis Bolden joined the News 6 team in September of 2001 and hasn't gotten a moment's rest since. From...

April 10, 2025: Michael Carman Provides A SunRail Update

Michael Carman has been in the rail industry for over 28 years working various positions in Class 1 Freight and commuter rail. In his...

April 24: Ron Stucker, Director, Metropolitan Bureau of Investigation.

Ron Stucker has served as the Director of the Metropolitan Bureau of Investigation (MBI) Director since 2015. MBI is a multi-agency task...

May 22: United States Army lieutenant general, Jay Garner...Memorial Day

Jay Montgomery Garner was born April 15, 1938, in Arcadia, Florida , Garner served an enlistment in the United States Marine Corps...

January 11, 2024: Early Florida History – Dr. Kevin Kokomoor

Early Florida History – Dr. Kevin Kokomoor Hybrid Meeting – January 11, 2024 Kevin Kokomoor is a fourth-generation Floridian who grew up...

January 18, 2024: Secret Orlando – John Brown

Secret Orlando – John Brown Hybrid Meeting – January 18, 2024 John Brown is an anchor on FOX 35’s evening newscasts. He is a nationally...

November 2, 2023: Greater Orlando Airport Authority – Kevin Thibault

Greater Orlando Airport Authority – Kevin Thibault Hybrid Meeting – November 2, 2023 Kevin Thibault is the Chief Executive Officer of the...