Educational Excursion – The Ocala Airport

December 15, 2009
5:30 pm

Join us for this exciting event as we get a sneak peak at the new Ocala Airport Traffic Control Tower.  Learn the history of the Ocala Airport, how this new tower will affect business in Marion County, and the airport’s plans for future development. 

Marion County Gator Club:Co-ordinating a bus trip for the Florida versus Georgia game

October 31, 2009

The Marion County Gator Club which exists to sponsor scholarships for High School Seniors entering University of Florida is co-ordinating a bus trip for the Florida versus Georgia game on October 31st to Jacksonville.  $40 per person and all profits go toward scholarships.  No driving, bring your coolers and have a great time!  The bus will leave Ocala at 10am to arrive early for tailgating before the 3:30pm kick off and return to Ocala after the game.  For more information they can contact Bill Campbell at (352) 351-3501 or email  Bill@GMBWealth.com   Space is limited and your payment reserves your seat

September 22nd Dinner & Learn

September 22, 2009
5:30 pmto7:30 pm
5:30 pmto7:30 pm
5:30 pmto7:30 pm

William Campbell, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER and owner of GMB Wealth Management will discuss the events that took place in the market the first-half of 2009.  Hear his ideas on how those events and others will unfold and possibly impact the remainder of 2009 into 2010.  After this short presentation, William will field any of your financial related questions that many young professionals face during the current economic conditions with concise straight forward answers.

The Dinner & Learn will be held at Rasmussen College.  When entering the campus from Easy Street it will be the first building on your right.  Park in the back of the building and follow the signs to the room.  Email grant.mcmahon@axa-advisors with questions.  RSVP with Miranda prior to the event.

Donate Blood…and Save Lives!

September 21, 2009
8:00 amto4:00 pm
September 22, 2009
7:00 amto8:00 pm
September 23, 2009
9:00 amto5:00 pm
September 24, 2009
7:00 amto7:00 pm
September 25, 2009
8:00 amto8:00 pm
September 26, 2009
7:00 amto3:00 pm
5:00 pmto9:00 pm

ELO encourages you to donate blood the week of September 21st – 26thIt takes about 30 minutes and each donation can save up to 3 lives!  Our goal is 20 members donating during this dedicated week, but don’t stop there…you can continue to donate throughout the year and ask the center to credit the donation to ELO.  Let’s see how many lives we can save in the next 6 months!  Please see Eligibility Requirements for important information before you donate. 

Where to go:

Florida’s Blood Centers, 1051 SW 1st Avenue, Ocala, 34471

Hours – Mon & Thurs – 8am-4pm, Tues & Fri – 8am-8pm, Wed 9am-5pm, Sat 7am-3pm

 

OR donate at the Big Red Bus in a location nearest you:

Monday, Sept. 21            Quail Meadow Subdivision          12-2:30pm

Tuesday, Sept. 22            West Marion Comm. Hospital     7:30-11:30am

Tuesday, Sept. 22            Ocala Reg. Med. Center              7am-4pm

Thursday, Sept. 24           Munroe Reg. Med. Center           7am-7pm

Thursday, Sept. 24           Automax                                       1:30-4:30pm

Friday, Sept. 25                Walmart-Easy St.                          1-6pm

Friday, Sept. 25                Carlton Arms Apt.                         4:30-8:30pm

Saturday, Sept. 26            Bruster’s Ice Cream                      5-9pm

 

Remember to tell them the ELO account number when you donate:  47185.  You can also make an appointment for your donation if that better suits your schedule.  Call FBC at 732-0175.

Food 4 Kids

Reduce the negative effects of hunger on learning…

Attention Emerging Leaders!  School’s in session and you know what that means – it’s again time to support Interfaith Emergency Services’ Food 4 Kids program.  This program provides backpacks full of food on Fridays to over 950 hungry children in Marion County who may otherwise not have a meal again until school on Monday.  This is one of our major community service projects, so let’s GIVE BIG!  Please bring food items such as these to the next ELO event:

  • canned meat (tuna, Vienna sausages, Spam, etc.)
  • canned pasta (14-15 oz.)
  • canned soup
  • milk (1 qt., shelf-stable non-refrigerated)
  • juice boxes
  • macaroni and cheese (boxed)
  • peanut butter (plastic container)
  • 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 serving; no candy)