Naples Alumni Club - About

With the largest endowment for scholarships of any other Ohio State alumni club in the United States, the Ohio State Alumni Club of Naples has long been recognized as one of the premier alumni clubs in the nation. Membership is open to alumni, friends and fans of The Ohio State University.

The Club was organized in 1988 by a small group of dedicated Ohio State alumni in the Naples area. This small group had a vision for the Club and made plans for social activities and scholarship work to extend the spirit to hundreds of the Ohio State family in the Greater Naples area.

From the inception of the Club, members were committed to establishing a legacy to assist local students attend Ohio State. Under the leadership of several presidents, the Club has been recognized a number of times as one of the Outstanding Clubs by The Ohio State University Alumni Association. 

Activities continue to be planned for social and scholarship, with this being central to the mission of the Club. Much appreciation and a lot of thanks go to all the past leaders for their commitment, work and legacy that makes the Club the success it is.

The Club has a legacy and history rivaled by few others. Current members and officers are dedicated to continue and build on this legacy. Events for socialization, networking and fundraising are scheduled every month so Naples Buckeyes can build on relationships begun years ago as well as establish new ones.

Past Presidents

• Charles Kerwood III
• Bruce Mousa
• Amy Lawson
• Jim Smiley
• Bill Lange
• John D'Amelio
• Gene Fraley
• Linda Meyer
• Barbara Stock
• Jeff Petry
• David Slenn