Martha McKenzie:  

CLASS OF 1975
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Punta gorda, FL
Tampa, FL
Tampa, FL
Punta gorda, FL
Punta gorda, FL

Martha's Story

First, I have two children, Timothy Seth Bell from my previous marriage to our former class president, Timothy Edward Bell; and Alyssa McKenzie Rafeld (Dustin) from my present marriage to Mark Eugene McKenzie. I have two Grandsons, Dallas Lee Rafeld and Dawson Lee Rafeld. Second, I am the VP of marketing of McKenzie Structures, Inc. A Construction Company that builds Residential and Commercial Buildings up to 3 stories. Mark has a Certified Building License for the State of Florida. I have 19 Acres of land that we live on and have built a herd of Irish/American Dexter Cattle. That is big cows on short legs that can live on smaller acres of land and can eat most any type of grass; hay; etc... without bloating. They are easy calving and are a great meat source, lean and similar to Angus Beef.. In my volunteer life I am a Lifetime member of the Girl Scouts of Gulfcoast Florida, Inc. and a Lifetime Member of the Native American Girl Scouts of America, I am skilled as a Master Trainer & Troop Leader for Girl Scouts of Gulfcoast Florida, Inc. My Co-Leader, Kelly Wertenbach and I have formerly run up to 6 levels and 4 troops; camped; traveled and even taken girls on a cruise to Mexico and Belize to study the Mayan and Aztec Indian Cultures, and to Switzerland to see the Chalet (One of the World Centers for Girl Scouts & Guides) on a mountain in Adelboden. I have run Girl Scout Camp in the Summer and have trained our original troop to be trainers who could train Camping 101; Songs and Ceremonies; Games and Camp Etiquette. I support the Charlotte High Drama club and Show Choir, where my Son was working on becoming an actor and performer, (He was in several commercials and a reality show called "Wickedly Perfect"); He is a skilled Carpenter; Actor and Vocalist. I have formerly been a 4-H Leader teaching "Skill-A-Thon" activities that educate the youth exhibitors on how to Choose a calf; Care for a Calf; Groom a Calf; Show a Calf at Prospect...Expand for more
Shows and Fairs; Learn to except a Judge's decision in a show; and to Run a Cattle Business. I am a lifetime member of the Charlotte County FFA Alumni and support the children in Agriculture... In short, I work to encourage kids that they can be grounded and still reach as high as they like for their dreams. As we join together, to help the children to strive for their best, we touch the future! My Daughter was a member of the Charlotte County 4-H and after graduating went on to become a Dental Hygienist. She homeschools her boys and is building her journey of adventures and life. In other areas of the community, I am on the Punta Gorda History Center's Fundraising Committee to preserve our History in this Archive for research opportunities that the children in the Punta Gorda schools will have in the future; I am the Former Recording Secretary for the Punta Gorda Historical Society to preserve homes and history of our beloved Punta Gorda; I am a Vice President on the Old Timer's Organization assisting Gussie Peeples Baker in organizing the Annual Old Timer's Luncheon; . In 2017 I was voted onto the Punta Gorda Block Party Committee with our President, Brenda Driggers Ryan as the Vendor Chairman, to assist the Committee in bringing back our Block Party for the support of our 500+ non-profits in the area. I am the Church Administrator at The Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd in Punta Gorda, FL; also a Sunday School Teacher there teaching our Godly Play Program. I am Certified in "Education for Ministry and serve as a Lay Eucharistic Visitor taking Communion to our Shut ins. I also hold the position of Secretary of the Finance Committee and the Clerk to the Vestry. I love music that touches the spirit, reading that stimulates the mind, singing, & dancing. I wish you all happy, healthy, and prosperous futures with your families and loved ones... Keep me in your memory and leave out all the rest...
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A Walk with our Class President
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Troop #32 - Books to Children
Alyssa at South Florida Fair
Tito Gaona Instructs Alyssa on the Double
The Squirrel House
American Irish Dexter Cows
Alyssa Showing RED
My Kids

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