Jim Kennedy (22618)
Florida Pelicans – President
Greetings Legacy readers. This is my first article as the new Florida Pelicans President. I want to thank all the outgoing Board/Officers: Tim Buchholz Past President, Pat Hartman Vice President, Susan Duchesneau 2nd Vice President, and Gerry Smith Secretary/Treasurer. You all did a wonderful job, and it is greatly appreciated by all pelicans and buddies for your service.
I want to introduce the new Board/Officers: Jim Kennedy President, Allen Smith Vice President, Steve May 2nd Vice President, Ozzie Herrera Secretary, Gary Duchesneau Treasurer, Tim Buchholtz Past President, Susan Duchesneau Luncheon Chair, Gerry Smith Sunshine Lady, Mary Kennedy Membership Chair and Dean T. Hartman Equipment Manager. Congratulations and thank you for stepping up to keep the Florida Pelicans chapter going strong for the future. Let’s have some fun, as I know we will.
Welcome to the new Pelican members Scott & Andrea Harrington, Gary & Brenda Mace, Tom & Stacie Langland, Juan & Olga Sanchez, Mark & Debbie McGoey, Donna Jones & Bill Stanley, and David & Annette Roeth. The Pelicans & Buddies look forward to meeting you at NKK Events, Pelican rallies and luncheons. Please visit our Facebook page called Newmar Florida Pelicans and the NKK website for upcoming events.
Thank you, Susan Duchesneau, for hosting our February Rally in Gainesville, Florida. I understand it was a lot of fun, a great time, lots of activities and great food. Thanks to all who attended as well as the VIP’s, Laurie & Duane, International Directors and Donna Jones & Bill Stanley, Florida State Directors who were in attendance. We hope you enjoyed this rally and hope you attend other Pelican rallies in the future.
As this is written, our upcoming events include the Newmar Owners & Friends Luncheon on March 19 at Golden Corral, Ft. Myers, hosted by Ron & Wanda Llewellyn. The other event in March is the Florida State Rally, March 22-27, which is at the Champions Run RV Resort, Ocala, Florida. In April the “Pelicans Leaving Florida Rally’ is April 9th-12th, at the Upriver RV Resort, North Ft. Myers. See the NKK website for more information, times, and dates to reserve your spots for these events.
We can be reached at: jimk293@comcast.net cell: 219-484-3708.