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\n President’s Message <\/div>\n \n \n
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The Naples Branch supports the following organizations:<\/b><\/p>\n

2026 National Shakespeare Competition, Naples Branch<\/i><\/b>
\n<\/i><\/b>The 40th Annual ESU National Shakespeare Competition, Naples Branch will be held in February 2026 at the Naples Library, Main Branch.
\nLocal high school teachers will be contacted soon. Details to follow<\/p>\n

The Education Foundation of Collier County, doing business as Champions for Learning, exists to create life-changing experiences for every student. Working with a vision of a community that is 100% engaged in support of student success, Champions For Learning serves a unique role in bringing the community together to support a culture of learning and innovation.<\/p>\n

Grace Place<\/i><\/b>
\n<\/i><\/b>Grace Place puts faith into actions, providing pathways out of the poverty by educating children and families.<\/p>\n

The Immokalee Foundation<\/i><\/b>
\n<\/i><\/b>Founded in 1991, The Immokalee Foundation and its supporters are empowering children and young adults to change the course of their lives. The Foundation provides educational and career building opportunities that open students’ eyes to their personal potential.<\/p>\n

Friends of the Library<\/i><\/b>
\n<\/i><\/b>Member of Friends of the Library, Naples, Florida. Naples Branch holds its Shakespeare Competitions and other speaker events at the Main Branch.<\/p>\n

Laces of Love<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

Providing over 300,000 kids with new shoes in Southwest Florida for 20 years<\/p>\n

Rising Tide Educational Foundation, Inc.<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

Proudly supports the Florida Civic Initiative through its Patriot Readers program, which is dedicated to promoting Americanism among students by sharing engaging, patriotic books with children in Collier County.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n \n\n \n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n\n<\/section>\n\n\n

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The English-Speaking Union<\/h5>\n \n

Naples Branch<\/h2>\n \n

Naples ESU Officers<\/span><\/i><\/h3>\n
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Ms. Jenne Mosher
\nPresident<\/em><\/p>\n

Mrs. M. Joy Gorence
\nVice President<\/em><\/p>\n

Ms. Karen L. Lannan
\nExecutive Secretary<\/em><\/p>\n

Ms. Karen L. Lannan
\nTreasurer<\/em><\/p>\n <\/div>\n

Naples ESU Board of Directors<\/span><\/i><\/h3>\n
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Ms. Jean Brakefield
\nMs. Lenore Brakefield
\nMr. W. Wesley Devoto, OBE
\nMrs. M. Joy Gorence
\nMs. Elizabeth Holdsworth
\nMr. Jacob Winge<\/p>\n <\/div>\n

Advisory to the Board<\/span><\/i><\/h3>\n
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Ms. Jeanine Brakefield, Shakespeare
\nMrs. Joy Gorence, TLab<\/p>\n <\/div>\n

Committees<\/span><\/i><\/h3>\n
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Ms. Lynn Anthony, TLab Chair
\nDr. Cindy Gomez, Shakespeare Chair<\/p>\n <\/div>\n

Past Presidents<\/span><\/i><\/h3>\n
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Mr. Robert Tanner
\nMr. Bernard F. Dudley
\nMr. Herbert J. Rowe
\nMr. Thomas J. Raser, Jr.
\nMr. Kevin W. Pendley
\nMr. Richard M. Smarg
\nMrs. Pamel A. Voss<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n