Events

Teen Aircraft Factory of Manasota, Inc., Jim Faix (Treasurer) jim@brighthouse.com  and Ric Romanoff (VP) of Teen Aircraft of Manasota will speak to our club to tell us all about their one-of-a-kind program helping at risk teens through "building airplanes". 

Teen Aircraft of Manasota is a 501-c3 organization which started in 2015.  Their goals are to positively influence at-risk teens through fostering teamwork, promoting an interest in aviation and building an air-worthy and marketable aircraft. 

The teens range in age from 13-17 with over 100 students participating since the start of the program. The kids are mentored by volunteer local active and retired pilots to build FAA-approved light-sport 2-seat aircraft.  They meet on Saturdays from 9am-noon at the Sarasota Airport. Every 3rd Saturday, volunteer pilots give the students a free airplane ride as part of the Young Eagles Flight program. 

The Teen Aircraft organization focuses on teaching life skills such as attendance, accountability, attention to detail, organization and interaction with adults.  Twenty-five mentors, permanent and seasonal, participate with 8-10 showing up each Saturday.

Money to run the program comes from the sale of the built airplanes and from donations. 

Learn more about this amazing program at teenaircraftfactory.org.

Grant Recipient, Linda Watterworth, children’s First, lwatterworth@childrenfirst.net; Svetlana Ivashchenko, Executive Director  - Children's Guardian Fund Email:  admin@childrensguardianfund.org

1. Meeting Called to Order.   Welcome to the “Mighty” Siesta Key Kiwanis Club
2. Invocation
3. Pledge of Allegiance
4. Introduction of Guests
5. Happy/Sad Dollars & Birthdays   
6. Presidents Announcements
7. Joke for the Week
8. Speaker Intro
9. Speaker
10. 50/50 Drawing
11. Meeting Adjournment   

Man​dy O'Malley, B.A. Director of Training & Community Outreach,  Certified Trauma Professional,  Certified Compassion Fatigue Professional,  941-343-0039,               www.ResilientRetreat.org

Resilient Retreat is a new and innovative approach to help those impacted by trauma and abuse. Free evidence-based PROGRAMS are provided to heal the mind, body, and spirit on 84 acres of conservation land in Sarasota, FL. Resilient Retreat also offers a Kind Line (941-343-0039) to provide support for those who need help navigating their trauma. All of our trauma-trained staff are available to offer a kind listening ear and assistance finding resources. Resilient Retreat also offers TRAININGS on trauma and Compassion Fatigue on a sliding scale fee for organizations.

Resilient Retreat is led by a dedicated group of survivors and first responders/helping professionals. An Advisory Council called VOICES provides Resilient Retreat direction and guidance to ensure that the center and programming are created by the community for the community.

Resilient Retreat was incorporated as a Florida not for profit on August 10th, 2018. IRS tax-exempt status was approved on March 19, 2019. The retreat center broke ground in 2020. While the center is being built, Resilient Retreat is offering evidence-based day programs available online and in person. The center is expected to be completed in 2022.

1. Meeting Called to Order.   Welcome to the “Mighty” Siesta Key Kiwanis Club
2. Invocation
3. Pledge of Allegiance
4. Introduction of Guests
5. Happy/Sad Dollars & Birthdays   
6. Presidents Announcements
7. Joke for the Week
8. Speaker Intro
9. Speaker
10. 50/50 Drawing
11. Meeting Adjournment   

Laura Fogarty: Personal DefenseLaura R. Fogarty, Damsel in Defense Independent Pro

Laura R. Fogarty retired from the Federal Government in January, 2018 with 25 years of Federal

Service working at the Armed Forces Retirement Home for Veterans in Washington D.C., 23

years as the Recreation Director and 2 years as the Safety and Occupational Health Manager.

After a year of “getting healthy” by losing weight and adding exercise to her life she wanted to

find something to do that would be meaningful, bring in a little income and provide a purpose.

Having been a victim of assault in her early 20’s she was drawn to this mission to equip,

empower and educate people to be safe from being a victim of crime.

Laura joined Damsel in Defense in February, 2019 which was a win, win decision. She is

dedicated to help as many people as she can with “planting the seed” of awareness for better

personal protection.

1. Meeting Called to Order.   Welcome to the “Mighty” Siesta Key Kiwanis Club
2. Invocation
3. Pledge of Allegiance
4. Introduction of Guests
5. Happy/Sad Dollars & Birthdays   
6. Presidents Announcements
7. Joke for the Week
8. Speaker Intro
9. Speaker
10. 50/50 Drawing
11. Meeting Adjournment