Engage Estero Safety Council is made of volunteers serving as a voice for the citizens of greater Estero on safety and transportation priorities and issues. We advocate for related solutions to Village, County, and State Government organizations.
Road Safety in Greater Estero By Contributing Author, Mark Novitski, and Engage Estero Consultant. Everyone has their definition of what determines road safety or, conversely, what makes our roads unsafe. In writing extensively about Corkscrew Road, I have...
Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comprtroller Kevin Karnes is now offering an alert notification system for Lee County property owners to reduce fraud. When you sign-up, if a deed, mortgage, or other non-Court official record is recorded in your name, you will be...
Engage Estero Environment Council is a volunteer group focusing on improving water and air quality and mitigating and eliminating the effects of climate warming in greater Estero.
During the weekend of April 6th, Engage Estero’s team of volunteers, organized by Julie Yellig, collected 360 pounds of bagged litter. A total of 2.2 tons of litter has been collected since the end of April 2023 (the end of last season), and an astonishing 10 tons...
by Mark Novitski, Consultant to Engage Estero. Mia McCormick, Advocate, Environment Florida, identifies why we need wildlife crossings: “Each year, animals at risk of extinction die when cars and creatures collide on Florida roadways. It is the number one cause of...
Engage Estero Community Health Council comprises health* and safety-minded volunteers who think about community health comprehensively with a common desire to improve the overall health of the citizens of greater Estero.
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The facts Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) is the leading cause of death in the United States, claiming more than 300,000 lives annually. Approximately 95 percent of SCA victims die before they reach a hospital or receive medical attention. How Can We Help Reduce This...
Engage Estero mobilizes volunteers in our schools, sponsors scholarships, and promotes the involvement of the community through announcements and public forums.
By Mike Wasson, Director, Engage Estero The Village of Estero Council issued a Proclamation its Meeting on Wednesday, March 6th honoring 39 Estero High School Students who were presented the Cambridge Outstanding Learners Awards. In his remarks, Jon McLain, Village of...
The Future Plans for our Schools and Students' Education in Greater EsteroBrought to you by the Engage Estero Education Councilby Mark Novitski, Consultant to Engage EsteroPrincipal Leslie Gunderson in her office at Pinewoods Elementary School behind a table full of...
Engage Estero believes the best way to get a community involved is to make sure they are aware of the issues impacting their future, and know how to impact those decisions before they are made. We conduct and publish original research and articles aimed at getting residents Engaged.
Junior Achievement Ambassador
Interim Co-Chair, Education Council
Communications Committee
ECCL’s work and success would be limited if not for a committed and resolute team of volunteers. All our volunteers contribute to making the Greater Estero Area a beautiful place to live, work, and play. Many volunteers are outstanding, and it is worth applauding their exceptional contributions. Mike Wasson is an exceptional member of our team.
Mike spent much of his professional life working in the Media and Publishing Business. He was a Magazine Publisher at Putman Publishing and Grand View Media (from 1994 thru 2014) and Vice President of the Business-to-Business arm of Grand View Media. Mike’s earlier experience included 20 years with the Caterpillar Tractor Co. and a Caterpillar dealer.
After speaking to Jim Shields, a member of the ECCL Board, Mike expressed an interest in working with the Communications Committee. Mike has provided considerable support and guidance over the last 12 months for the team’s work. As a result of Mike’s efforts and contributions, the ECCL’s communications have greatly improved. His initiatives and enthusiasm to incorporate social media into our means of communication significantly increased our reach into our community.
In addition, Mike’s interest and involvement are helping enhance the ECCL’s work in the Junior Achievement Program (JA). JA enables students to learn from ECCL volunteers, like Mike, how to manage financial issues such as bank accounts, credit cards, and financial-related “do’s and don’ts.” In addition to his communications activities, Mike agreed to be the Co-Chair of the ECCL’s Education Council.
Mike states, “My role as a Junior Achievement Ambassador in the Estero Area schools is gratifying. Students are extremely interested in understanding financial and career opportunities. They genuinely appreciate the meaningful information we share. You really feel like you are making a difference in their lives. My work in education is an extension of the value I see in good communications, which is why I’m a member of the ECCL Communications Committee.”
We are incredibly pleased to have Mike as a part of our ECCL team of volunteers. We have many opportunities to contribute your talent, experience, and skills. If you are encouraged by Mike’s commitment, please visit www.esterotoday.com to learn about our health, recreation, education, environment, safety and transportation, communications Councils and committees, and other programs. You may also contact our Chief Operations Officer, Mark Novitski, ecclsecretary@gmail.com, to learn more about how you can be productive and give back to our community.
