Meet the new MCA President, Michael Sobol

By Jeff Margolis

Michael Sobol, one of the original members of MCA, has assumed the duties of the organization’s president. Sobol leaves the post of program chair to take the helm of the organization.

While MCA is now entering its 10th year, the past two years have been the most challenging, due to COVID. As program chair, Sobol organized the many diverse programs for a membership that peaked at 750 prior to the COVID outbreak. One of his goals as incoming president is to rebuild the membership.

In addition to adding new members, Sobol hopes to develop strategies to attract younger members. Already in the works is the newly formed Next Generation (Next Gen) group, which invites younger men to participate in events and activities with their peers as well as with veteran members. MCA also hopes to develop joint programs with WCA.

Our president noted that as MCA membership has grown over the past decade, more members are becoming full-time residents, moving to areas north and south of Naples. Sobol and the new 12-member Board of Directors hope to add activities in those areas.

Future Federation Star articles will feature new members of the MCA Board. Other stories will focus on the many volunteer community service activities in which our members participate.

MCA is always seeking new members. Those interested should check the MCA website (MCAnaples. org) for more information. All MCA members are automatically members of Jewish Federation of Greater Naples (JFGN). If you are interested in becoming a member or wish to volunteer for one of our many activities, please contact President Michael Sobol at President@ MCAnaples.org.

President Sobol wishes all members a safe and pleasant summer and looks forward to a great season ahead.