Campaign Financial Reports filed by Avila, Monzon, & Ross – Group 3

By Susan Hardee Steger
October 31, 2017 8:23 a.m.

Group 3 Candidates: (L – R) Orlando Avila, Medardo Monzon, Ronald “Chip” Ross

Editor’s Note:  The Fernandina Observer has compiled financial information reported as of 10/26/17, on all candidates.  To view the reports on Group 3, click on “Read More” or “Continue Reading.”

Orlando Avila
Group 3


Total Contributions $7697.00

$1000: Orlando Avia (Loan to Self), $1000 Florida Conservative Alliance (Chairman, Aaron Bean), $1000 Donna M. Martin, $1000 John F. Martin.

$500: All American Ship Agents, LLC.,

$250: John Stillwell, Main Ocean Port Services, John Joseph Cascone.

$200: J. Peter Wilking

$150: Nick Deonas Realty, Spurgeon Richardson

$107-$100, Carol D. Corbin, Carol Corbin, Jose R. Arias, Thomas E. Townsend, Jr., Christina H. Bryan, Sally Ericksen, Michael Sabia, Larry Williams, Wilby Whitt, Eric Corbett, Mary Mercer, Frederick A. Huggins, Spurgeon Richardson.

$50 to $40 George Spicer, Marilyn Spicer, Vasudeva Olsen, Spotswood B. Watkins, Sturgess & Sturgess, Inc., Ed Woodby, Thomas Townsend, Ken Drury, Party Bounce Play, Elizabeth Mosimann, Candace Holloway.

$25: 8 Individuals @ $25.

In Kind Contributions
Total $548.52
$300 Christopher Calderon (Website Design), $143.22 Eric Corbett (Meet & Greet), $20.00 All American Ship Agents (Petition Card Copies), $35.30 Denise Tweed (Office Supplies)

Total Expenditures $5,964.69
Expenditures $100 and over
U.S. Postal Service $980 (Postage),Christopher Calderson (Website Design) $300, City of Fernandina Beach $120. (Filing Fees), Amelia Island Graphics $325 (Advertising), Boston Photography $182.00, Design it Wraps & Graphics $1431 (Campaign Signs), Fernandina Beach News Leader $1,375 (Advertising), Design It Wraps $107 (Magnets), Digital Village $151 (Rack Cards).

Medardo Monzon
Group 3

Total Contributions $2653.

$700 Loan to Self, Democratic Committee Nassau County $500.
$250: Mike Tarzia        $200: Steve Crounse, Phil N. Morton

$100: John & Loretta Angus, Stan & Nancy Fishburn, Beverly Lawrence, City of Fernandina Beach (Refund), Dianne Davis

$50 and under: Denise O’Connor, John P. Megna, Michael & Jennifer Harrison, Genece Minshew, Plus VyStar interest $.17

$23 and under: 5 individuals.

In Kind Contributions Total $3,013.
Leslie Rohde $2480 (Advertising), Beverly Lawrence $290 (Campaign Events), Alvaro Pertuz $140.00 (Community Room Rental & Refreshments), Alain LeLait $100 (Kick Off Event) Alvaro & Marcia Pertuz $80.00 (Refreshments), Candidate $23.20 (copies)

Total Expenditures $2,161.

$100 and over: City of Fernandina Beach $120 (Filing Fee), City of Fernandina Beach $100 (Rental), Amelia Island Graphics $800 (Signs), VistaPrint $299.05 (T-Shirts), P5 Productions $127 (T-Shirts) Alain LeLait $100 (Kick Off Music).

Ronald “Chip” Ross
Group 3

Total Contributions: $3450

$2000:  Candidate Loan to Self, $1000, Candidate Check to Self $1000

$250:  William Norris         $200:  Frederick Pugh

$160:  Joyce Newlin

$150: John R. Barrickman, Christine M. Corso,

$100:  Michael R. Miller, Susan McGrath-Smith, Maria Savoldi, Joan Cory

Under $50: Grier Newlin, Christopher Occhuizzio, Julie Ferreira

Total In Kind Contributions: $4,380
Of the $4,380, Ross Paid Out of Pocket $3744.

$100 and over:  $443.65 Yard Signs, $385 (signs), $325 (Advertising), $1,424 (Media-Postage), $196 (Mailing Postage),  $240 (Amelia Island Graphics Postcards.)  Frank Santry $165 (Refreshments), Anne M. Thomas $147 (Food).

Total Expenses $1,633

$100 and Over: City of Fernandina Beach $120 (Filing Fees), Witty Woods, LLC $650 (Media Consultant-Video-Ads), Amelia Graphics $105 (Post Cards), U.S. Postal Service $147 Stamps, News Leader (Advertising) $416.40.