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

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.