Kiwanis Korner

Kiwanis of Ocala hosted several inspiring and educational speakers during the heat of July with many current members and guests in attendance. Jim McGuire introduced Mickey Thomason and Bre Ximenes of the Florida State Park Service, who presented the history of the Marjorie Carr Cross Florida Greenway. Several were involved in the founding and beginning of this project, including our most recent Marion County Clerk of the Court and long-time Kiwanis member, David Ellspermann. Thomason has overseen the project for over 21 years. Tammy Hoff, incoming President, brought forth the following week, our special speaker, Matthew Wardell, current City Council member and past Chair and Director of the Ocala Symphony and Reilly Center. Accompanying him was James Hartley, Business Operations Manager. Gary Rigby, was assisted in honoring our flag led by his grandson, Chase Angelotti, with grandmother, Beverly Angelotti, a Kiwanis member, beaming with pride. Tammy Hoff, Program Chair, brought forth Pamela Wardell, wowed all attendees with updates on The Reilly Center, The Ocala Symphony and The Marion Theatre. She shared of the current status of upcoming events and current projects all three entities are in the process of undertaking. She additionally noted they are looking for new members and partners to help in restoring the 2nd floor of the Marion Theatre with more information coming soon. Roseann Fricks, Kiwanis Lt. Governor and Tammy Hoff, incoming President, were proud to share our Marion County Emergency Management Director, Preston Bowlin, which is part of the Marion County Sheriff’s Department. Bowlin gave updates of the division, the current outlook during this hurricane season, how they work closely with our local authorities, the State EOC in Tallahassee, FEMA and other emergency divisions, including nationwide, during potential threats of a state of emergency or when one has been declared. Our local Emergency Management Center has been hailed as one being most prepared in the State of Florida.

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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.