The Fall Festival has come and gone, but the support for the GOC and its members continues. November 12 was our celebration of growth and independence. The event was almost one year to the day of our ribbon cutting, and was a chance to show people how far we have come. New building. New vans. New jobs. New ways to support our Members. Thank you to everyone at the GOC and in the community for helping make all this happen.
Bert Herrera, Rosie Russo and board member Manny Quiroga.Tony Barr and Ed Book, Rotary.Maggie Hannon, Brett Buell and Joanne Edde of First Federal.Visitors from Pinellas, Pasco and Hernando Counties include Elliott and Dianne Steele. They founded Vincent House , the first Clubhouse in Florida.Celestial Martin of LifeSouth donated hot dogs for the event.Jason Cason of First Federal BankGOC Member Susan gave Rahkiah Brown and Amber Miller a tour. We had a strong showing from the United Way.Senator Keith Perry’s office set several staff to see what we are doing. Keenen Vernon brought staffers Abigail and GiGi along. George and Scott had a great conversation. Scott is a GOC Member.Patrick Dodds of United Way and Brett Buell.Board member Manny Quiroga and Member LaWayne Carter.GOC volunteer Kayla Sloan handled the raffle.
