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Kiwanis of Ocala Celebrates the New Year, 2021

Kiwanis of Ocala hosted several honored guest speakers.

Brad Rogers State Attorney, Bill Gladson

Attorney Jim Phillips, State Attorney Bill Gladson and President Joe Voge State Attorney, Bill Gladson & Judge Bob Landt

Chick-fil-A Owner Jeromy Williams

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. Brad Rogers, longtime Editor and award-winning published writer and author, spoke on changes and current happenings within our Community. Brad has been serving Ocala and Marion County for most of his adult life and on many Boards that bless and help our less fortunate. Being the Difference is who Brad is.

State Attorney, Bill Gladson, elected as State Attorney in November 2020, graced the members with his presence and shared many changes and an overview of what we can expect in the new year ahead, including how the virus has affected operations. Bill began his service above self many years ago as a former law enforcement officer and a career prosecutor for over 20 years. As our State Attorney, Bill leads a team of over 250 employees, serving the Counties of Marion, Lake, Hernando, Citrus and Sumter, an area encompassing more than 1.2 million people.

Chick-fil-A Owner, Jeromy Williams, spoke about the new changes at Chick-fil-A on College Road, especially during the COVID-19 Pandemic. He has owned the restaurant in Ocala for over 16 years and his family are true believers in giving back to the Community and being the blessing to others in need. One of those ways he and his wife, Amanda help others is actively providing internships and jobs through helping CF students and speaking to Business classes with motivational and inspirational words of wisdom in owning your own business or franchise.

FOR MORE INFORMATION 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 of our children, such as fighting hunger, improving literacy and being a mentor. Kiwanis Clubs host over 150,000 service projects per year. www.facebook.com/KiwanisClubOfOcala