As an exceptional group of over 250 young professionals in Marion county, we are redefining what is means to be a leader. Our dedication to making the community a better place for all to live by connecting, engaging, and empowering each other in both our professional and personal lives is unprecedented. Let’s continue to work together to be a reason to live, work, play and stay in Marion County! -Summer Gill ELO Events >> About Elo >> Join ELO >>

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What do you do for a living?
I’m the General Manager of Ocala Symphony Orchestra, Inc., a non-profit arts organization that presents concerts and educational programs to over 10,000 residents annually.

What is your favorite weekend activity?
Outdoor activities such as kayaking, gardening, hiking and also hanging out with friends.

What is the best annual local event?
The Fine Arts For Ocala Mother’s Day Symphony Under the Stars concert. I’m not a mom but I love this event because it brings families together to hear great music on one of Ocala’s beautiful golf courses and of course it’s my orchestra!

What do you want all of ELO to know about you?
I LOVE Halloween and horror movies!!!

What is your favorite Ocala/Marion County hang-out?
Anywhere on the downtown square, especially when the weather is nice.

What are your volunteer and professional activities?
League of American Orchestras, Stetson University Alumni Association, Ocala/Marion County Chamber of Commerce Non-Profit Business Council, Habitat for Humanity, Boys & Girls Club

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Food 4 Kids Program

Purpose:  To provide food each weekend during the school year to hungry school aged children and their siblings.  This program reduces the negative effects of hunger on learning.  Food 4 Kids currently feeds over 1300 children by sending backpacks of food home each weekend.  The average cost to feed one child is approximately $5.80 per week.  Food gift cards are distributed during the School’s Winter Break.  Food 4 Kids was started in 2004 with 2 schools and has grown to 26 schools.  Food 4 Kids believes that No child should go to bed hungry.

How can you help?

• Donate Food (drop off at the Chamber or bring to the August 26th Happy Hour)
• Contribute financially (drop off your donation to Miranda at the Chamber or give to an ELO Board Member at the August 26th Happy Hour)

Items of Food needed:

• Canned Meat (Tuna, Vienna Sausages, Spam, etc)
• Canned Pasta (Spaghettios, Ravioli, Beefaroni, etc)
• Canned Soup
• Milk (1 qt) (Shelf stable non-refrigerated)
• Juice Boxes (any flavor)
• Macaroni and Cheese (boxed)
• Peanut Butter (plastic containers)
• Pudding Cups (lunch box size)
• Fruit Cups (lunch box size)
• Cereal (variety pack –single serving)
• Snack Bars (cereal bars, granola bars, etc)
• Pop Tarts
• Crackers (filled with peanut butter or cheese)
• Snacks (pretzels, cookies, raisins – all single servings)
• NO CANDY

For additional information, please contact Amy Reed Pittman at amy@millhorn.com.

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City-Wide Design Conference

Come and participate in planning for the future of YOUR City

August 6 & 7, 2010 at the College of Central Florida

Ewers Century Center, 3001 SW College Road; Ocala, Fl

Please see the attach flyer for more details

Ocala 2035 Vision _ Informational Flyer

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What do you do for a living?
Chiropractic Physician

What is your favorite weekend activity?
Sleeping in, Watching movies/hanging out with my boyfriend, friends and family.

What do you want all of ELO to know about you?
I have always liked helping others, whether it be mowing the lawn or cleaning.

 What is your favorite Ocala/Marion County hang-out?
Regal Hollywood 16

 What is the best annual local event?
Light up Ocala

What are your volunteer and professional activities?
Ocala Southwest Rotary-President, BNI, American Cancer Society, MTRA, Healthy Ocala.

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Community Legal Services, Marion County Children’s Alliance and the City of Ocala is asking for your support again this year to collect school supplies for the

SEVENTH ANNUAL BACK TO SCHOOL BASH

AUGUST 14, 2010, 10 A.M. – 2 P.M.

ED CROSKEY RECREATION CENTER  1510 N.W. 4^TH STREET, OCALA 

The suggested School Supply List for 2010 – 2011:

 Glue sticks

Glue (8 ounce bottle)

Crayola Crayons (box of 16 and 24)

Scissors (Safety scissors for kindergarten and blunt point for elementary)

Highlighters

Markers (washable for kindergarten)

Crayola colored pencils (set of 12)

Pencils (no. 2)

Duo Tang Folders with pockets

Rulers

Ruled 3×5 index cards

Erasers

Pens (Black and Blue)

Pencil sharpeners

Notebook paper (wide ruled and college ruled)

Composition Books

You can drop off the school supplies this month at the Ocala/Marion County Chamber of Commerce for the Back to School Bash.  Please contact Amy Reed Pittman at amy@millhorn.com if you have any questions.

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