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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.


Nov. 4, 2021: Dr. Kathleen Plinske, President, Valencia College: The Future Vision of Valencia
Nov. 4, 2021: Dr. Kathleen Plinske, President, Valencia College: The Future Vision of Valencia Hybrid Meeting – Nov. 4, 2021 Dr....

Aug. 26, 2021: Special RI Recognition of Member Threodora Uniken Venema… Also, Meet Our Rotary
Special Rotary International Recognition of Member Threodora Uniken Venema… Also, Meet Our Rotary Scholars Hybrid Meeting – Aug 26, 2021...


JULY 22, 2021: RICK EDMONDS, MEDIA BUSINESS ANALYST FOR THE POYNTER INSTITUTE: THE FUTURE OF THE NEW
JULY 22, 2021: RICK EDMONDS, MEDIA BUSINESS ANALYST FOR THE POYNTER INSTITUTE: THE FUTURE OF THE NEWS BUSINESS — IF ANY Meeting – July...


JULY 8, 2021: JIM KINSLER – ZOOLOGICAL CURATOR AT SEAWORLD ORLANDO
JULY 8, 2021: JIM KINSLER – ZOOLOGICAL CURATOR AT SEAWORLD ORLANDO Meeting – July 8, 2021 Jim Kinsler is a 27-year veteran of SeaWorld...

AUG. 19, 2021: JENNIFER MITCHELL, PROTECTING OUR WATER RESOURCES AND PROVIDING WATER FOR PEOPLE
AUG 19, 2021: JENNIFER MITCHELL, PROTECTING OUR WATER RESOURCES AND PROVIDING WATER FOR PEOPLE Meeting – Aug 19, 2021 Jennifer Mitchell...

June 3, 2021: Christine Kefauver, SVP, Corporate Development, Presents An Update on Brightline Rail
June 3, 2021: Christine Kefauver, SVP, Corporate Development, Presents An Update on Brightline Rail In-Person Meeting – June 3, 2021...

May 20, 2021. Chris Anderson, Seminole County Supervisor of Elections: Florida’s New Voting La
May 20, 2021. Chris Anderson, Seminole County Supervisor of Elections: Florida’s New Voting Law Explained Hybrid Meeting May 20, 2021...

MAY 27, 2021. Taylor Carroll, President Barry Law School Rotaract: Get To Know Barry Rotaractors
MAY 27, 2021. Taylor Carroll, President Barry Law School Rotaract: Get To Know Barry Rotaractors Hybrid meeting May 27, 2021 Taylor...


JULY 15, 2021: Dr. Maria Vazquez, Deputy Superintendent, Orange County Schools: The Pandemic’s
The Pandemic’s Impact On Schools In-person Meeting – July 15, 2021 Dr. Maria Vazquez has served as the Deputy Superintendent for Orange...


AUG. 12, 2021: CASANDRA MATEJ, PRESIDENT & CEO, VISIT ORLANDO PROVIDES A TOURISM UPDATE
Orlando Tourism Industry Update, Casandra Matej, President & CEO, Visit Orlando Aug 12, 2021 Casandra Matej is the president and CEO of...

July 29, 2021: Orlando Police Deputy Chief James Young Provides an OPD Update
An Orlando Police Department Update By Deputy Chief James Young Hybrid Meeting -July 29, 2021 James “Jim” Young has been working in law...

June 10, 2021, PHIL BROWN, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER: Orlando International Airport Connecting the Jou
Orlando International Airport Connecting the Journey, Phil Brown Chief Executive Officer Hybrid Meeting June 10, 2021 Phil Brown is the...

JUNE 17, 2021: Former Judge Jose Rodriguez : Aging in America and the Contributions of Mature Adults
JUNE 17, 2021: Former Judge Jose Rodriguez : Aging in America and the Contributions of Mature Adults Rotary Club of Orlando Meeting –...


AUG. 5, 2021: NICOLE WILSON: THE EROSION OF HOUSE RULE – HOW STATE PREEMPTION LEGISLATION NEGA
THE EROSION OF HOME RULE – HOW STATE PREEMPTION LEGISLATION NEGATIVELY IMPACTS RESIDENTS OF CHARTER COUNTIES Hybrid Meeting – Aug 05,...


Apr. 29, 2021 UCF BIOLOGY PROF. DR. ERIC HOFFMAN: Genetics and the conservation of Florida’s wildlif
Apr. 29, 202: UCF Biology Prof. Dr. Eric Hoffman: Genetics and the conservation of Florida’s wildlife After growing up in Nebraska, Dr....


APR. 22, 2021: A TRIBUTE TO SANDY SHUGART, PRESIDENT VALENCIA COLLEGE
APR. 22, 2021: A TRIBUTE TO SANDY SHUGART, PRESIDENT VALENCIA COLLEGE APR. 22, 2021: A TRIBUTE TO SANDY SHUGART, PRESIDENT VALENCIA...


MAY 13, 2021: MELANIE GOERGMAIER, PhD, MBA: US & EU TRADE RELATIONS
US & EU TRADE RELATIONS – MELANIE GOERGMAIER, PhD, MBA – May 13th 2021 Hybrid Meeting – May 13, 2021 Melanie Goergmaier obtained her PhD...


APR. 15, 2021: CAPTAIN TIMOTHY M. HILL: THE NAVY THE NATION NEEDS
THE NAVY THE NATION NEEDS – CAPTAIN TIMOTHY M. HILL – Commanding Officer Naval Air Warfare Center Training Systems Division (NAWCTSD),...


APR. 1, 2021: JENNIFER RUPERT: SUSTAINABILITY IN ORANGE COUNTY
Jennifer Rupert – Sustainability in Orange County –April 1, 2021 Jennifer Rupert earned her BA from Rollins College double-majoring in...

MAR. 18,2021: VERONIKA DOLAR, Ph.D. : HEALTHCARE ECONOMICS
Healthcare Economics Virtual Meeting – March 18, 2021 Dr. Dolar has a very rich international experience. She was born in Slovenia,...
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