Kiwanis Korner

Honored Guest Speakers

The Kiwanis Club of Ocala hosted several honored speakers during the month of June. Greg Harrell, the new Marion County Clerk of Court, shared his mission in caring for the citizens of our County during and post COVID. Gary Rigby brought his 7 year-old grandson. Eddie Petrie lead the flag salute. Matt Grow, the Director of the Ocala International Airport, shared new and upcoming changes to improve our airport and it’s services on the local level and for those flying nationally and internationally. Monty Python not only spoke but sang a special tune relating to the history of cosmology and our galaxy. The most touching was when Morrey Deen, beloved Ocala Police Chief for many years, talked on behalf of the Honor Flight he founded for Ocala and our World War II Veterans. After his presentation, he honored one of our own World War II Vets and long-time Kiwanis member, Doug Oswald for his many years of service to our Country. Not a dry eye was in the room. Jim McGuire gave special introductions to the upcoming speakers, while other members enjoyed being educated, entertained and inspired by them.

Joe Voge, President

Gary Rigby and Grandson, Eddie Petrie Greg Harrell, Marion County Clerk of Court

Jim McGuire

Beverly Angelotti, Louise Werner, Tammy Hoff, Incoming President Greg Harrell, Rob Davis, Bill Davis, Wes Wheeler Morrey Deen & Doug Oswald

Monty Python Morrey Deen Matt Grow, Director Ocala International Airport

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HONOR THE HEROES

Ocala Kiwanis Brick Program

Sponsoring Camp Kiwanis for the Kids Sponsoring Camp Kiwanis for the Kids In Honor of Nick Nikkenen, Chair of In Honor of Nick Nikkinen, Chair of the Camp Kiwanis Trustee Board and the Camp Kiwanis Trustee Board and Assistant Property Appraiser of Marion Assistant Property Appraiser of Marion County. Nick recently passed from County. Nick recently passed from complications of COVID. complications of COVID.

Honoring All Heroes During COVID 19 Honoring All Heroes During COVID 19

Caretakers, Nurses, Doctors, Military, Volunteers, Caretakers, Nurses, Doctors, Military, Volunteers, or any person meing a difference during the or any person meing a difference during the pandemic season. Bricks may be also purchased to honor pandemic season. Bricks may be also purchased to honor anyone that has passed during this period of COVID. anyone that has passed during this period of COVID.

Each brick: $250 Each brick: $250

minimum donation. minimum donation. May include name May include name of honoree, reason of honoree, reason for honoring and/or for honoring and/or description of honor description of honor (3 16-character lines). (3 16-character lines). Deadline for purchase: Deadline for purchase:

Nov 10, 2021 Nov 10, 2021

Dedication Ceremony Dedication Ceremony at Camp Kiwanis on at Camp Kiwanis on Nov 20, 2021 Nov 20, 2021

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NC Sizemore: NC Sizemore: 352-291-8778 or 352-291-8778 or ncsizemore@gmail.com ncsizemore@gmail.com or Karin Dailey: or Karen Dailey: 518-669-3696 518-669-3696 ocalakiwanis.org ocalakiwanis.org Facebook: Facebook: Kiwanis Club of Ocala Kiwanis Club of Ocala http://bit.ly/Kiwanisbricks http://bit.ly/Kiwanisbricks

From camping at Camp Kiwanis (since 1948), to projects to improve academics, citizenship, and child safety, From camping at Camp Kiwanis (since 1948), to projects to improve academics, citizenship, and child safety, the Kiwanis Club of Ocala serves and cares for the children of Ocala and surrounding areas. the Kiwanis Club of Ocala serves and cares for the children of Ocala and surrounding areas.

Kiwanis International is a global community of clubs, members, and partners, dedicated to improving the lives of children one community at Kiwanis International is a global community of clubs, members, and partners, dedicated to improving the lives of children one community at a time. Today, with more than 550,000 members in 80 Countries, Kiwanis empowers members to pursue creative ways to serve the needs a time. Today, with more than 550,000 members in 80 Countries, Kiwanis empowers members to pursue creative ways to serve the needs of our children, such as fighting hunger, improving literacy and being a mentor. Kiwanis Clubs host over 150,000 service projects per year. of our children, such as fighting hunger, improving literacy and being a mentor. Kiwanis Clubs host over 150,000 service projects per year.