Kiwanis Korner

Changing of the Guard

Kiwanis of Ocala held their meeting on September 24th at their new location, being at Knights of Columbus. President Joe Voge started the meeting with announcements while Bill Crawford led in song, pledge and prayer. Bruce Howard, long-time member, was gracious in handling the Happy Bucks as Shelley Sizemore announced the Virtual Art Auction taking place. This is being held as a fund raiser on November 12th, for the Satellite Kiwanis of Ocala Club held at Mimi’s restaurant every Monday evening. City Councilman Jay Musleh gave a special donation of happiness for being in the upcoming runoff election. The Highlight of the meeting was the induction presented by Lt. Governor of Kiwanis, Jeff Zuttenber, also Past President of the Club. The gavel was handed over to their new President, Tammy Hoff from Past President Joe Voge. A special plaque was given by Tammy to Joe in recognition of his service during his tenure.

SPECIAL SEPTEMBER SPEAKERS The special guest speaker, Roger Waddell, was introduced by Program Chair, Craig Conrad. Roger is the Director of the Marion County Parks and Recreation and shared updates and current happenings at all of our parks.

Craig Conrad introduced our Guest Speaker of Honor, Chris Knife, former member of Kiwanis. Chris is the Director of the College of Central Florida Foundation.

Special guests attending were Kevin Lopez, Candidate for District 4 City Council; Anastasia Skobeleva, Director of Marketing at Encompass Health and guest of Nick Navetta, Past President; Carol Walker and Graham Black, Members of the Military Officer’s Association.

New Officers for 2021-2022: Tammy Hoff, President; Jim McGuire, NC Sizemore, Roseann Fricks, Phil Olstein, Wesley Wilcox and Wes Wheeler

Jeff Ruttenber, Lt. Governor and Tammy Hoff, President Craig Conrad

Chris Knife, CF Foundation Director, Guest Speaker Tammy Hoff and Joe Voge Jay Musleh

Bill Crawford Anastasia Skobeleva Kevin Lopez

Roger Waddell, Guest Speaker Shelley Sizemore, Bruce Howard Carol Walker, Graham Black

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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.