Engage Estero News Articles

Engaging Estero: Veterans Day 2025

We are Engaging EsteroHonoring Our Heroes in EsteroWhat a beautiful morning at Estero Park celebrating Veterans Day this past Saturday, November 8th. Grateful to live in a community that comes together to recognize the courage, sacrifice, and service of our veterans....
May 2021 Meeting Summary and Video

May 2021 Meeting Summary and Video

May ECCL Monthly Meeting The May 14, 2021 meeting of the ECCL was held virtually on Zoom. The featured speakers speakers were Village councilmember Jim Ward, Estero Fire Rescue's Susan Lindenmuth, and Vice President of Lee Health Coconut Point Alex Greendood. You can...

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2021 Scholarship Winners

2021 Scholarship Winners

2021 ECCL Scholarship AwardeesGroup photo:  Left to right:  Mike Wasson, Blake Chapman, Pamela Mueller, recipient Brian Robinson, Gail Langner, recipient Mary Sue Burun, Vicki Risko and Mark Novitski. ECCL, Estero Historical Society, and Estero Chamber of Commerce...

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Nancy O’Malley named ECCL Environmental Council Chair

Nancy O’Malley named ECCL Environmental Council Chair

Nancy O'Malley has taken on the role as the ECCL Environmental Council Chairperson, after Joe Micelli stepped down to spend more time lecturing at FGCU. Nancy, now retired, served as Chief Payment System Integrity Officer for MasterCard. She was responsible for...

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ECCL Appoints Frank Moser ECCL Board Member

ECCL Appoints Frank Moser ECCL Board Member

The Estero Council of Community Leaders (ECCL) is extremely pleased to announce the appointment of Frank Moser to The ECCL Board of Directors. Frank Moser is a resident of Rapallo at Coconut Point.  After graduating from Penn Technical Institute with a degree in...

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The ECCL names Mark Ruset as Safety Council Co-Chair

The ECCL names Mark Ruset as Safety Council Co-Chair

Mark Ruset will take on the responsibilities for Safety as co-chair with Lou Frattarelli who will continue as co-chair of Transportation. These combined responsibilities represent an important step in the coordination the ECCL’s initiatives to improve the safety of...

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March 2021 Meeting Summary and Video

March 2021 Meeting Summary and Video

March ECCL Monthly Meeting The March 12, 2021 meeting of the ECCL was held virtually on Zoom. The featured speaker was Matt Feeney, Assistant Manager of the City of Bonita Springs. You can watch the video or read the summary below. 00:00:00​ Intro 00:00:05​ Welcoming...

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February 2021 Meeting Summary and Video

February 2021 Meeting Summary and Video

The February 12, 2021 meeting of the ECCL was held virtually on Zoom. The featured speaker was Mary Gibbs, Community Development Director for the Village of Estero. You can watch the video or read the summary below. The video timeline is divided into topics so you can...

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January 2021 Meeting Summary and Video

January 2021 Meeting Summary and Video

The January 8, 2021 meeting of the ECCL was held virtually on Zoom. The featured speaker was Lee County Commission Chairman Kevin Ruane. You can watch the video or read the summary below. https://youtu.be/e_LQkJW78ZU President Jim Gilmartin opened the 200th membership...

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Amy Kuchenbecker: “ECCL Volunteer of the Year 2020”

Amy Kuchenbecker: “ECCL Volunteer of the Year 2020”

“You never spend more money than you make! You never spend more money than you make!” This enthusiastic chant is performed often and quite loudly in every one of Amy Kuchenbecker’s Junior Achievement (JA) sessions at Three Oaks Middle School. Making 8th graders, a...

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