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WINTHNEERS
CIRCLE naples style

by Sandra Lee Buxton

D o you remember as a child lighting a sparkler on
the 4th of July? There was a small fizz of sound
a big burst of light and then tiny flashes of light
extending up and then out. Well our Winner this month is
just like that sparkler. You’ll hear a little noise as she scurries
around, then she lights up a room and small flickers of that
light spray out positively affecting those around her.

Tina Nicholson is that person and she radiates a life
of gratitude and joyfully encourages those that she meets.
Certainly she has many fine qualities but the one that I
admire most is her caring and generous support to and for
others. When there is something to be done or organized she
steps forward without hesitation. She has served as President
of The Philharmonic League, Program Director for the
International Women’s Club, Circumnavigators Board and
currently the Latchkey League as First VP. Tina supports
her own charities of interest but she also helps friends with
causes that they hold dear. She doesn’t just suggest what other
people should be doing, she assists with the implementation
of plans as well.

Endeavors that are important to her friends become
important to her as well. Although many women are capable
of hosting parties for a hundred people, not everyone is
willing to do so. An elegant dinner party for twelve, again
not uncommon in Naples, the difference is that none of these
events benefit her the Hostess, they benefit others. She is
also well known for her culinary skills. Cooking large vats
of food for the crowds that she entertains is second nature
and appears easy. She shares her time, talent and treasure to
raise funds or awareness on behalf of worthy causes, a Winner
indeed. There is only one name when it comes to a gracious
lifestyle of giving and that’s TINA, welcome to The Circle,
and thank you for what you do on behalf of your community.

40 Life in Naples | January 2016