Medley In Design won the Award of Excellence, the highest honor, for “Central Florida College: Wait Until You See What Happens Next” in Commercials / Education / College / University / Trade. This will be the second time Medley In Design has placed in the International arena for their work.

The Videographer Clapboard Award is one of the most coveted awards in the video industry. Winners range from network news operations to local television stations and work from major advertising agencies to independent artists. It is an international competition designed to recognize excellence in Video Productions, TV Commercials/ News/ Programs and New Media. The mission of the Videographer Awards is to provide meaningful recognition to hard-working, creative companies, individuals and their clients. (more…)

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Don’t forget the Emerging Leaders (ELO) 4th Annual Luau tonight at Deerwood Apartments, 1850 SE 18 Ave, 5:30-8:30 pm. Come for fun, food, drinks, games, prizes, swimming and of course to learn more about the great work that ELO is doing to promote young professionals in Marion County. See you tonight!!!

• Annual Luau – Hosted at Deerwood Apartments
• Friday, June 25, 2010 from 5:30-8:30 pm
• Deerwood Apartments
  1850 SE 18 Ave Ocala 34471
• Music provided by Club Zanzabar
• Food by The Mojo Grill & Catering
• Sponsored by Compass Health and Fitness
• Rasmussen College and Bernie Little Distributing\
• Music, Food & Drinks, Games, Swimming, Door Prizes

Each ELO member who brings a potential member will be entered into a special drawing. This event is only for current members and prospective members that are between the ages of 21-45. Must bring ID to be able to enter event.

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What do you do for a living? 
Operations Engineer LDP at Lockheed Martin Missiles & Fire Control.  I transferred in January 2010 from the Lockheed Martin M&FC in Dallas, TX looking for an opportunity to work at a fast-paced atmosphere and experience a different area of the country.

 What is your favorite weekend activity?
Exploring Florida!  Being new to the state I like to check out new places as often as I can.  Of course there are great beaches and golf courses (which I frequent), but there are some unexpected surprises as well!  I was amazed at all of the miles and miles of mountain biking trails right here in Marion County.  I hope to get out to one of the nearby natural springs in the near future.

 What do you want all of ELO to know about you?
I am a huge fan of all things in relation to Oklahoma State University (my alma mater).  I know you probably do not share my enthusiasm, but I will probably bring it up somewhere during just about any conversation. Go Pokes!

 What is your favorite Ocala/Marion County hang-out?
I can usually be found at least 1-2 nights a week taking in a book or magazine at the downtown Starbucks.  When I want to take in a sports game with friends, BFE is a great location.  I really enjoy the downtown atmosphere with local shops/restaurants and the square.

 What is your favorite local summer activity?
I really like to take advantage the mountain biking trails.  The Santos trailhead is as good a place to spend a summer afternoon as any!

 What has been your favorite volunteer experience in Ocala/Marion County?
Habitat for Humanity.  We were able to place siding on almost three-quarters of a house in only a few hours. I enjoyed the tangible results from a hard day’s work with colleagues and friends.  A few of us are actively looking for a good weekend to get back out to help out Habitat again!

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Habitat for Humanity International is a nonprofit, ecumenical Christian housing ministry. HFHI seeks to eliminate poverty housing and homelessness from the world, and to make decent shelter a matter of conscience and action.

Habitat for Humanity of Marion County, Inc. (HFHMC) is an affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International.  As one of over 1700 affiliates, HFHMC is working to eliminate poverty housing from our community in the 21st century.  By providing a positive partnership with low income families in need, HFHMC can assist in providing tools for a better future for both the families and our community of Marion County.

ELO Build Day!

Please RSVP by Friday, June 18^th  to Amy Reed Pittman at amy@millhorn.com.

When: Saturday, June 26^th

Start Time:7:00am

End Time: 12:00pm

Location: (Duplex #2) 1910 & 1912 NW 1^st Street, Ocala FL 34475.From West Hwy 40/Silver Springs Blvd: Head north on SW 19^th Ave and then left on NW 1^st Street.

Construction Tasks: Tentative (non-profit construction always fluctuates!)-framing, install hurricane clips, interior framing, begin constructing firewall, and begin roof decking.

Construction Volunteers Needed: ~10 people. Ages 16 and up.

Liability Waivers:  Please contact Amy Reed Pittman at amy@millhorn.com for liability waivers which will need to be completed and brought to site.  Amy will also send you a construction safety handout.

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