NONPROFITS IN THE NEWS: Rotary Club of IMPACT Ocala is chartered with 12 members

From left, Rotary District 6970 Governor Mickey Ulmer, Wanda Adams, Dan Eckhard, Mike Miller and Phyllis Silverman. [Photo courtesy Rotary Club of IMPACT Ocala]

The Rotary Club of IMPACT Ocala officially chartered on Aug. 13 with a dinner event to welcome 12 new chapter members into the Rotary International family.

The Rotary Club of IMPACT Ocala is a service-driven organization dedicated to making a significant impact through small-scale, manageable service projects that collectively bring about meaningful change in the local community. With the motto of “Get In. Serve. Go Home,” the club emphasizes action-oriented service, where members participate in projects that align with their passions and interests, contributing to the betterment of Ocala and beyond, noted the news release.

Attending the event at Ocala District 6970 were Rotary Governor Mickey Ulmer, Rotary Assistant Governor Karla Greenway and District Membership Chair Mary Stutts. Ulmer urged the new members to actively participate in Rotary by engaging in club activities, strengthening their leadership and communication skills, and finding opportunities to serve locally and globally. He encouraged them to follow their passions and bring new ideas to their club to enhance its service efforts.

During the event, Ulmer inducted new members Wanda Adams, Jorge Caravasi, Shawn Derrick, Dan Eckhard, Barbara Fitos, Mike Miller, Tony Park, Andrea Proeber, Aidan Ryan, Herb Silverman, Phyllis Silverman and Jack Ward.

As a companion club, the Rotary Club of IMPACT Ocala is connected to a parent club, IMPACT by Rotary Club of the Foothills in North Carolina, District 7670, the release noted.

Rotary International is a global network of 1.4 million people. It was founded in 1905 and has a mission to provide service to others, promote integrity, and advance world understanding, goodwill and peace through business, professional and community leaders. Rotary’s commitment to service is expressed through initiatives such as fighting disease, providing clean water, supporting education and promoting peace.

For more information about the Rotary Club of IMPACT Ocala, visit impactocalarc.com or email Herb Silverman at [email protected].