Waterfront Workforce
Day Huge Success
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Raymond James in Bokeelia, and the famous shucker of the day who worked a double shift and was our Master Shucker, trainer John Cammick.
    Pirate Costume Contest winner was a young man who works at Waterfront Restaurant, Aaron Glaab who won a beautiful palm tree that was donated by Jim Ryan owner of Mango Tango in St. James City.
    The event was a huge success and all who attended had a lot of fun working at the Waterfront Restaurant and for the Kiwanis Club of Greater Pine Island. If you missed the event don’t let that stop you from visiting JD, at Waterfront Restaurant who is cooking his famous dishes every day. Oh don’t forget the famous deep fried Cheese Cake “It Is To Die For”
    The Kiwanis Club of Greater Pine Island would like to extend their appreciation and thanks, to all the businesses who donated the treasurer hunt prized and helped make this event a huge success.
• Jay Johnson from Knolls Court –Beautiful wine basket
• Bill Thacher and staff from Greater Pine Island Water Association - beautiful bottle of wine • Pine Island Realty – Collectors print of Pine Island
• Andre’s Photography – Pine Island Print and Pine Island Poles Note Cards
• St. James Auto – Oil Filter and Oil
• Belinda Marud from Edward Jones – Office Supplies Basket
• Cynthia Welch from Paradise Gardens – Pine Island Jams and Mango Hot Sauce
• Sally Tapager from Tropic Star – Cruise for two, one Kayak Rental
• Mike Shevlin & Carlyn Herring from C-21,– Coconut Pirate Man
• John Paeno from Caluse Ghost Charters – One Kayak Rental
• Mango Tango – Beautiful Tropical Plants from Pine Island
• Ad&PrintCraft – Basket of Pine Island Note Pads, office supplies and Tropical Cookbook w/postcards • Charlene Russ from Florida in a Jar – Basket of Pine Island Jams and Jellies • Buzzy Phillips from Raymond James –beautiful wine basket
• Robin Parmeriee and staff from TIB Bank –beautiful wine basket
• Elsie Stearns aand staff from SW Capital Bank –Coffee and mugs basket
• Artist Leoma Lovegrove Gallery – 2 - Johnny Depp Print • Dr. Watson – Bottle of Wine
• Pine Island Chamber – Surprise Basket • George Birmingham Wooden Carved Bird
• Dot Birmingham – Pine Island Print • Edward Jones in St. James City –Movie time basket • Beacon of Hope located at Pine Island Center – Hurricane Basket with candles & Instructional Booklet. • Robert C. Adamski – Books on Estate Planning and Inheritance Hijackers • Anytime Fitness – 2, 2 week free trial passes
• La Fitness – Donated 400, 7-day fitness pass. We will give the first 100 people per shift, a pass 7 day pass, and at this time we will be working four different shifts.
The Members of the Kiwanis Club of Greater Pine Island would like to thank Chairman, Brian Faulkner from Pine Island Realty, Inc. located at Pine Island Center & Co-chair Pat Burman from Ad&PrintCraft in Bokeelia for all their hard work in planning and making this event run smoothly and a huge success for the youth of Pine Island.
Kiwanis meet at Bert’s in Matlacha every Friday morning at 7:30 AM. Guest welcome just call Pat Burman for reservations. 239-283-0777. Check out website for upcoming events and actives.
www.PineIslandKiwanis.com

Kiwanis Does It On Pine Island
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    This year’s scholarship committee was made up of six members
Chairman Walt Wszolek – Retired
Committee Carlyn Herring – Agent with C-21 Realty, Inc. in St. James City
Tonya Player –Librarian at Pine Island Library
Doreen Schooley – Owner of Tropical Kitchens
Lisa Benton – Administrator with the PI Chamber of Commerce
Pat Burman – Owner of Ad&PrintCraft in Bokeelia
    This year’s $1000 scholarship recipients were as follows:
Kasey Davis, resident of Bokeelia will attend the University of Tampa, his studies will be in the field of Civil Government or Law
Maggie Swistak, resident of Bokeelia, will attend Edison State College, her studies will be in the field of EMT/Paramedic
Amanda Teets, resident of Bokeelia will attend Eckerd College, her studies will be in Pharmacy.
Robert Rodgers, resident of Bokeelia will attend Florida State University, his studies will be in the field of Social Science, possible Law.
Justin Wentz, resident of Bokeelia will attend Edison State College, his studies will be in the field of Fire Fighting and EMT.
Jessica Gera, resident of St. James City will attend Edison State College, her studies will be in the field of Nursing.
Brigit Russo, resident of St. James City will attend the University of South Florida, her studies will be in the field of Language or Music Teacher.
Christie Larrimore, resident of St. James City will attend Santa Fe Community College, her studies will be in the field of Veterinarian.
Reanna Edwards, resident of St. James City will attend Florida Gulf Coast University, her studies will be in the field of Wildlife Biology.
Caitlin Holloway, resident of Pine Island will attend Edison State College, her studies will be in the field of Fashion Merchandising.
Christin Frahm, resident of St. James City will attend Edison State College, her studies will be in the field of Early Education.
Clayton Baker, resident of St. James City will attend NASCAR Technical Institution, his studies will be in the field of Mechanic Specialties
Leslie Boucherle, resident of St. James will attend the University of Florida, her studies will be in the field of Childhood Psychology.
Michaela Smith, resident of St. James City will attend Florida Gulf Coast University, her studies will be in the field of Medical Research.
Hector Martinez, resident of St. James City will attend Edison State College, his studies will be in the field of Business Administration.
    The committee was honored to have interviewed all of these young adults. We found them all very sure of themselves and they knew exactly what they wanted to do in the future.
    The community and businesses of Pine Island, along with the parents of these students, should all be very proud of what these young people have already accomplished and what they are going to be accomplishing in these hard times ahead.
    All the members of the Kiwanis Club of Greater Pine Island would like to wish them all good luck and know they will all have successful and productive futures and hope they eventually come back to their roots and support their beautiful community of Pine Island.
Support your local Kiwanis Club and their events
Meeting Place - Bert’s In Matlacha
Date - Every Friday
Time - 7:30 AM
Need more information to become a member or volunteer Call Pat Burman 239-283-0777
PineIslandKiwanis.com

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