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The ECCL builds community by giving residents a way to speak with one voice, air concerns, learn from each other and improve the greater Estero area.
Chief Communications Officer
Allan Bowditch
allan.bowditch@icloud.com
Our Mission
To develop and manage an information-sharing process, including comprehensive and consistent communications and market research initiatives, to heighten awareness of the ECCL and its programs, by government officials, Members and other residents of the greater Estero area.
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The ECCL builds community through monthly member meetings, unique research and reporting, utilizing a robust mailing list and social media, and by participating in community events and meetings.
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More students equals more schools needed in South Lee County
Ever wonder why we need to build new schools in south Lee County? The linked infographic identifies K-12 students in the Estero Area and South Lee County. This information will be used in the Village of Estero Community database so new residents can determine...
“2-5-8-Graduate” Junior Achievement’s Programs A Resounding Success in Four Estero Area Schools
On March 27, 2018, the Village of Estero signed a Memorandum with Lee School District entitled, Estero Education Initiative (EEI). In the Fall of 2018, 161 Estero retirees and non-retired residents volunteered to participate in Junior Achievement’s...
FGCU professor donates salary to help students pursue entrepreneurship
Florida Gulf Coast University professor, Dr. Sandra Kauanui, is passionate about education for our future generations, but, in her case, this commitment goes well beyond the classroom. Dr. Kauanui has made a personal commitment to support a proposed entrepreneurship...
8th Annual Breaking Par at Grandezza
Estero Area Excellence in Education Celebration 2019
Thanks to Master of Ceremonies Clay Miller, NBC2 Morning Anchor and co-sponsors The Club at Grandezza and Lee Health Coconut Point, the ECCL Education Council hosted its 2nd annual “Estero Excellence in Education” celebration at The Club at Grandezza on December 3,...
4th Annual “An Evening Under the Shadow Wood”
Monday DECEMBER 16, 2019 6:00pm Shadow Wood Country Club 22801 Oakwilde Blvd (map) The much anticipated 4th Annual “An Evening Under the Shadow Wood” tickets are now available for purchase.  One of the premiere fundraising events in Estero is back to benefit the Arts...
BE the Difference in a Kid’s Life
The Estero Education Initiative and ECCL Education Council have partnered with Three Oaks Middle School to mentor academically "at-risk" students. We are seeking volunteers who would like to help a child and invest in the future of our Estero youth. This is not a...
Call for School Volunteers
The Estero Education Initiative is looking for adult volunteers to serve immediately at Three Oaks Middle School with 7th and 8th-grade students. The students are part of the AVID program that promotes being college and career ready. AVID’s mission is to close the...
2-5-8 Program featured in Estero Life Magazine
Estero Life Magazine featured the Estero volunteer efforts of the Education Council in their magazine on August 2, 2019. "Have you taught your middle schooler how to balance a checkbook yet? Or explained to your 7 year old what taxes are? Thanks to the Estero...
2019’s “Breaking Par at Grandezza” Gala & Golf Tournament a Big Success
Hosted by the Estero Council of Community Leaders (ECCL) 7th annual "Breaking Par at Grandezza" Gala & Golf Tournament Since 2013 this Event raised more than $382,000 in Net Proceeds for Junior Achievement of Southwest Florida (JASWFL) ESTERO. FLORIDA (April 9,...
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