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Salvation Army 'Kettles for Kids' Event

The Salvation Army of Hillsborough County is running full speed ahead during this time of year to raise funds through their Red Kettle Campaign with approximately 60 bell ringing sites throughout the county, requiring thousands of volunteers. Amscot Financial did their part by contributing to the cause and participating in the efforts.


	From left to right, Deveron Gibbons – Vice President of Public Affairs, Ian MacKechnie – Founder and CEO and Erika Harris – Director of Community Relations

Founder and CEO of Amscot Financial, Ian MacKechnie, rang bells in Downtown Tampa at Lykes Gaslight Park for the Third Annual ‘Kettles for Kids’ Event on Friday, December 2nd, 12:00pm - 1:00pm.

The event is an opportunity for senior executives from some of Tampa’s leading businesses to gather for a friendly competition to raise money for needy children and their families, accepting donations from passer-bys. The Salvation Army brass band also played holiday favorites.


	A generous passerby makes a contribution

The event was a big success raising $15,581.18. Amscot Financial personally contributed a very special gift of $15,000 to their kettle. All funds collected at the event are being used by The Salvation Army to purchase gifts, clothing and food for needy children and their families this holiday season.


	Ian MacKechnie offers tootsie rolls to a young donor for his contribution

Salvation Army Bell Ringing at Walmart Gunn Highway in Tampa

Amscot Financial team members from branches in the Carrollwood area of Tampa rang bells for the day (10 a.m. to 8 p.m.) at Walmart on 6192 Gunn Highway December 7th. This “Advisory Board” bell ringing site was specially designated for family, friends, colleagues and employees of board members to help fill the shifts. Founder and CEO of Amscot Financial is a member of The Salvation Army
Advisory Board.

Here are a few of our bell ringers in action!


	From left to right, Jessica Lisnock, Branch 94 – Amscot Financial and Maria Fischer, Branch 63 – Amscot Financial


	From left to right, Ryan Hardy, Branch 61 - Amscot Financial and Jason Marshall, Branch 4 - Amscot Financial


	From left to right, Alisa Davis, Branch 68 – Amscot Financial andMichelle Soto, Branch 4 – Amscot Financial


	Team Member Michelle Soto poses with a family of generous donors.

Salvation Army Bell Ringing Campaign 2004


	La Tasha Lucas, Recruiting- Amscot Financial and her son Emir

Amscot Financial’s management and staff raised $11,487.18 during the Salvation Army’s 2004 Red Kettle Bell Ringing Campaign, from November-December 2004. Employees from the corporate office and various Amscot locations throughout the Tampa Bay area agreed to “ring the bell” for two and a half hour shifts during the holiday season at one of two Wal-Mart sites adopted through The Salvation Army. The Red Kettle Campaign is the largest volunteer-based fundraiser for The Salvation Army each year. All the proceeds remain in Hillsborough County to provide assistance for struggling families in the community.
Press Release - January 17, 2005


	Chris Hoffman, Real Estate Attorney - Amscot Financial

Mobley Park Tax Event


	From left to right, Mobley Park resident and Felita Joslan, Amscot Tax Preparer at the tax event.

During tax season, it’s not uncommon to have a lot of questions, so this year, Amscot held a tax event to meet with people and explain the benefits of having their taxes professionally prepared and e-filed with our tax offices. The event was hosted at the Mobley Park Welcome Center on January 26, 2005 from 5-6:30pm. One of our tax preparers met with potential customers and explained the benefits of our services, and answered various
tax questions.

2005 Osceola Fall Expo Series – Orlando, FL


Orlando-area District Manager Bill Worling and Branch Manager Monica Muñoz await guests at Amscot Financial’s display table.

Amscot Financial participated in the 2005 Osceola Fall Expo Series – Business Connection and Hispanic Trade Show in Kissimmee on November 16th and 17th. The “taste-of-the-town” event was attended by hundreds of Osceola County residents and business people. Amscot Financial currently has three locations in Osceola County and is readying plans for further expansion in this fast-growing Central
Florida area.

The Florida Aquarium


Local children enjoy face-painting at the Florida Aquarium

The Florida Aquarium is a not-for-profit educational and cultural attraction whose mission allows people of all ages and background to engage in experiences that inspire a sense of wonder, understanding and stewardship of our aquatic environments. It serves as a significant example of Florida’s commitment to preserving native landscapes, ecosystems, historical and archaeological sites, and ethnic and cultural traditions representative of the diverse geography and cultural life unique to our state. Opening in March 1995, the Aquarium has provided cultural enrichment experiences to over 3.5 million residents and visitors, including 250,000 school students and teachers.

At Amscot Financial, we believe that impacting the lives of children is an important corporate goal – to give back to the communities in which we serve. Through our support of the Florida Aquarium’s sponsored admission program, 9,000 children were able to participate in hands-on encounters with animals, enjoy lunches with Aquarium education staff and learn about nature first hand through eco-tour trips aboard a catamaran in the Tampa Bay. Press Release - November 3, 2003

For more information on The Florida Aquarium, visit their website at www.flaquarium.org.