The Inverness Olde Towne Association
The Board of Directors meets monthly on the 1st Wednesday of the month at 5:30 p.m. on the second floor of the Historic Courthouse.
The General Membership meets on the 4th Wednesday of each month with a social time form 5 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. that has beer, wine, soda and water along with finger foods supplied by the Association. At 5:30 p.m. the meeting begins with an interesting speaker that talks about topics of interest to our members and in many cases are helpful in running their businesses. The speaker is on until approx. 6 p.m. and then other business is conducted until 6:30 p.m. if necessary.
The meetings for 2009 will be held in the third floor Ballroom of the Masonic Building in downtown Inverness (Subway is on the first floor) with the entrance being directly across the street from Stumpknockers.
Our general meetings are open to the public and we welcome membership & participation by all who share our passion for the goals set forth by our mission statements as follows:
TO CREATE AN ASSOCIATION OF LOCAL BUSINESSES, PROFESSIONALS AND RESIDENTS THAT COOPERATIVELY ADVERTISE, PROMOTE, ENHANCE AND MARKET OUR UNIQUE COMMUNITY AS A DESTINATION AREA TO LIVE, SHOP, DINE AND ENJOY THE BEAUTY AND CULTURAL HERITAGE OF THE CITRUS COUNTY SEAT. THE GOALS OF THIS ORGANIZATION SHOULD IN NO WAY BE CONSTRUED AS BEING POLITICAL IN NATURE OR FOR THE BENEFIT OF ANY ONE MEMBER OR GROUP WITHIN THE ORGANIZATION.
We are always
looking for help on our committees and
volunteers!
Please do not hesitate to contact us as
follows:
office#: 352-400-4639 or email us at:
communications@invernessoldetown.com
Officers
President - Janet Ferguson -
rjbf@tampabay.rr.com tel. #
352-344-8990
(store manager Inverness Publix
Supermarket)
Vice President/ President Elect -
Charles Richer -
richer5050@aol.com
tel. # 352-637-4070 (Owner
Canadian Meds)
Treasurer - Zana Ennis -
zanae@tampabay.rr.com tel. #
352-344-3366
(Owner Inverness Car Wash)
Secretary - Mary Sue RIfe-
msc_scallop@yahoo.com
tel . # 352-341-6427
(Director Citrus County Historical Society)
Immediate Past President - Douglas Lobel - dlobel@tampabay.rr.com tel. # 352-400-0540 (Presidential Director/Independent Marketing Director with Team National)
IOTA Staff : Executive Director - Douglas Lobel - Association contact info. communications@invernessoldetowne.org tel. # 352-400-4639
15 Board of Director Members for 2009 are:
James Segovia -
segovia.james@ccbg.com tel. #
352-795-6100
(Citrus County Market Manager
Capital City Bank)
Marshall Earnest -
mee6@earthlink.net tel. #
352-344-949
(Owner Earnest Mail Consultants)
(Owner Graphic Elite Printing)
William Piecuch -
wmpq@nstarpr.com tel. #
352-560-7091
(Owner Northstar Public Relations)
(Owner David Rom State Farm Insurance)
Judi VanDermark -
towneandcountry@embarqmail.com
tel. # 352-726-5900
(Owner Towne & Country All wood
Furniture)
Mary Tesar -
Mct91@earthlink.net tel. #
352-344-2198
(Store Manager Inverness Walgreen's
Drug Store)
Jennifer Springer -
jspringer@citrusmh.org tel. #
352-344-6568
(Director of Dietary Citrus Memorial
Hospital)
(Owner Franklin Realty)
Dora Hunt -
dora@nicknicholasford.com tel.
# 352-726-1231
(Chief Financial Officer Nick
Nicholas Ford)
Ellie Smith - ellie.smith@superiorbank.com tel.# 352-726-8772
(VP/Branch Manager Superior Bank, Inverness Branch)
Randy Messer - fdsdisposalinc.messer4@gmail.com tel. # 352-746-0617
(FDS Disposal, Political Director)
Kell Jemison - atlascomputerinc@yahoo.com tel. # 352-586-3636
(Owner, Atlas Computer)
Darlene Campbell - darlene.campbell@pgnmail.com tel. # 352-341-7502
(Executive Secretary, Progress Energy)
Lace Blue-McLean - laceblue@gmail.com tel. # 352-201-0149
(Member as an individual)
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Our History
The Inverness Olde Towne Association was founded in the early 1990s by a group of concerned business owners. Times had changed from the days when the Courthouse was the social center of the city. With much of the population growth happening in the burgeoning suburban developments, there was a need to create events to draw the community back to the "town square". Since that time the Association has been an integral catalyst in helping conceive of events like the Patriotic Evening (July 4th), 50's style Street Dance/car rally, Thunder in the Hills boat races, Uncle Sam Jam, Festival of the Arts, Music on the Square and the Cooter Festival just to name a few.
Our Association currently boasts a membership of over 150, comprised of residents, local business people and professionals. All of us share the same appreciation for our unique community and are committed to its vitality. Over and above the wonderfully creative ideas that have been generated by this amazing group of involved, supportive members, is the fact that this is a true "member supported" organization.
Yearly dues help to facilitate the various programs and promotions, but it is the people who care enough to keep this organization going that deserve the credit. Each president has had a chance to add another spark to the success of Inverness Olde Towne and to make their mark in our history. Our committee volunteers make everything happen. As our motto says: "It's About Community!"
The Inverness Olde Towne Association is helping to pave the way for Inverness and its future. We have different challenges to face, fresh faces adding to the talent pool and hopefully a greater number of members becoming involved. The talent, brainpower and resources for success are all here.
