Gilbert Has It! Gilbert Cares Gilbert Gets Out There As an organization, we encourage every member of Team Gilbert to get involved in the communities we live in and service. Below are a few activities that our team members may have participated in and other fun photos and videos from our team. Nominate a Hometown Hero Each week we spotlight individuals in the Lake Okeechobee News that have made an impact around Team Gilbert or in the community. If there is someone you would like to nominate, please click here and tell us why they are a Hometown Hero. Member Associations & Organizations Gilbert and its team members are involved in numerous organizations. Follow the above link to take a look at just some of those organizations. Donation Requests The Gilbert Family of Companies has a heart for Okeechobee and the surrounding communities and is regularly approached for donations. In order to help expedite the process, please click here and complete the form in its entirety to be considered for a donation. Happy Thanksgiving! November 25, 2021 From our family to yours, we wish you a happy and safe Thanksgiving. Happy Thanksgiving, y'all! Gilbert Halloween! October 30, 2021 It's Halloween time here at Gilbert & some of our team is dressed for the occasion! Which one is your favorite costume? Check out our Facebook page for more photos. Business of the Year Awards Hosted by Chamber of Commerce October 23, 2021 The Gilbert Family of Companies was a table sponsor for the 2021 Business of the Year Awards hosted by the Okeechobee Chamber of Commerce. Congratulations to all of this year's winners! Visit the Chamber's Facebook page for more photos. Chevy Youth Baseball Clinic September 09, 2021 Gilbert Chevrolet joined forces with the national Chevrolet Youth Baseball program to provide new equipment & a monetary donation for the Okeechobee High School Baseball Team & a free instructional clinic to the youth of Okeechobee & surrounding areas. Visit our Facebook page to see more photos. Gilbert Oil Company Customer Appreciation Lunch May 14, 2021 To show our appreciation to all of our amazing customers, Gilbert Oil Company provided a delightful BBQ lunch with all of the fixings. We appreciate each and every one of you! Thank you for being part of the Gilbert Family! Teacher of the Year, Thank You Reception May 5, 2021 The Gilbert Family of Companies recently held a Thank You Reception for the Okeechobee Teacher & Non-Instructional Employees of the year. Thank you to every employee of the Okeechobee School District for all you do to improve the lives of Okeechobee's youth. Jersey Mike's Day of Giving April 02, 2021 Team Gilbert was happy to participate in Jersey Mike's National Day of Giving that locally supported Hospice of Okeechobee. Thank you, Jersey Mike's! Okeechobee Youth Livestock Show & Sale March 21, 2021 The Gilbert Family of Companies was proud to be a part of the Okeechobee Youth Livestock Show & Sale. If you would like to be a sponsor or have a child that would like to participate in the 2022 Youth Livestock Show & Sale, please visit their website for additional information. Okeechobee Cowtown Rodeo March 13-14, 2021 The Gilbert Family of Companies was a proud sponsor of the Okeechobee Cowtown Rodeo. Visit their Facebook page for more information and photos. Glades Youth Livestock March 4, 2021 The Gilbert Family of Companies was once again proud to be a part of Glades County Youth Livestock. We look forward to supporting the local youth and the surrounding areas. If you would like to help or be a sponsor for next year's show & sale, visit their Facebook page for more information. Roland Marina Fishing Series The Roland Marina Fishing Series is an elite fishing tournament on Lake Okeechobee. Professional bass fisherman from all over the country come to get the best catch. It is a tournament that never disappointments. OHS NHS "End the Hunger: Backpack Program" The Gilbert Family of Companies is a proud sponsor of the OHS National Society's "End the Hunger: Backpack Program" which helps provide food to 150 elementary students in our district. Thank you NHS students for all you do! Request Assistance Happy New Year! Team Gilbert would like to wish everyone a safe & Happy New Year! Here are just a few team members sharing what they are going to do to make 2021 their best year yet! What are some positive things you are doing in the upcoming year? Gilbert 12 Days of Christmas We really got into the holiday spirit & wanted to share some joy with y'all with our own version of the "12 Days of Christmas". We hope you enjoy the vocal talents of Team Gilbert ! Have a fun & safe Christmas. From our family to yours, Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays. OHS Drama Club Raises $1,500! Gilbert Chevy recently teamed up with the OHS Drama Club-Thespian Troupe 7319 for a Test Drive Fundraiser. With their help, and yours, we were able to help raise $1,500 for their club! Congratulations! Happy Thanksgiving! After reflecting on a very unpredictable year, we thought it would be nice if we could have some fun and share our positivity with our customers and team. So for this year's Thanksgiving we want to have some fun and tell a few jokes. From our family to yours, have a safe and happy Thanksgiving. Happy Veterans Day! The Gilbert Family of Companies would like to say thank you the veterans of the U.S. Military. We thank you for your sacrifices and your service. Congratulations, Krista Stanley! Mrs. Stanley was selected the 2021 Florida Department of Education Teacher of the Year. She has only been teaching for four years, but has quickly become an inspiration and role model for her students and other educators in the District. Gilbert Chevrolet was proud to award Mrs. Stanley with a brand new 2021 Chevy Trailblazer. Thank you for all you do for Okeechobee's youth. Happy Independence Day! From our family to yours, we wish everyone a fun & safe Independence Day! Happy Father's Day! From the Gilbert Family we would like to wish a Happy Father's Day to all the wonderful fathers and mothers who play both roles. We hope you have an amazing day. Hometown Heroes Video Series In this installment of our Hometown Heroes video series, we are showcasing Shirlean Graham, founder of "Chobee Steelers" steel drum band & a Martha's House Advocate. Thank you, Mrs. Graham, for all of your time & commitment to the families of our community. If you would like to nominate a Hometown Hero, visit our Gilbert Family Facebook page & leave a comment of the name you would like to nominate. Hometown Heroes Video Series In this installment of our Hometown Heroes video series, we are showcasing Okeechobee Police Department's, Motor Officer Holroyd. Motor Officer Holroyd has been with the department for 13 years, and we would like to thank you for your service. If you would like to nominate a Hometown Hero, visit our Facebook page, & leave a comment of the name you would like to nominate. Hometown Heroes Video Series In the next installment of our Hometown Heroes video series and in honor of Teacher Appreciation Week, we are showcasing Brandi Botello. Thank you for all you do for Okeechobee's youth, Brandi. If you would like to nominate a Hometown Hero, visit our Facebook page, & leave a comment of the name you would like to nominate. Hometown Heroes Video Series In the first installment of our Hometown Heroes video series and in honor of National Nurses Day, we are showcasing Alexis Muller. Thank you for your dedication to others, Alexis. If you would like to nominate a Hometown Hero, visit our Facebook page, & leave a comment of the name you would like to nominate. Jersey Mike's & the Gilbert Family of Companies Deliver Treats May 5, 2020 Jersey Mike's Subs of Okeechobee and the Gilbert Family of Companies recently teamed up to provide the hardworking team at Publix some tasty ice cream from Milking R Dairy. A big thanks to the Publix team and everyone else out there working to keep food on our tables. Each of you is a Hometown Hero! To see more photos, visit our Facebook page. Okeechobee County Farm Bureau Membership Drive February 27, 2020 Gilbert Ford teamed up with the Okeechobee Farm Bureau for a membership drive This event was to show the benefits you receive by becoming a Farm Bureau member. As a member you will receive discounts for hotels, rental cars, theme park tickets, & so much more. Not to mention, the $500 Ford Bonus Cash you receive when you purchase a new Ford. Thank you to everyone that came out to support the Okeechobee Farm Bureau and to all the new members. To see more photos, visit our Facebook page. 2020 Okeechobee County Teacher/Employee Recognition Banquet January 24, 2020 The Gilbert Family of Companies was once again proud to be a part of the 2020 Okeechobee County Teacher/Employee Recognition Banquet. Congratulations to Krista Stanley, Teacher of the Year and congratulations to all of this year’s winners and thank you to every employee of the Okeechobee School District for all you do for Okeechobee’s youth Happy New Year from the Gilbert Family! January 1, 2020 All of us here at the Gilbert Family of Companies would like to wish y'all a very happy & prosperous new year! The Grinch Enjoyed the Parade with Team Gilbert December 14, 2019 The Grinch and Santa had a greta time going around town spreading Christmas and Holiday joy. Check out more pictures on our Facebook page. Grinch and Santa Go Around Town December 13, 2019 The Grinch and Santa had a great time going around town spreading Christmas and Holiday joy. Check out more pictures on our Facebook page. National Ice Cream Day July 22, 2019 "I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream!" Team Gilbert, along with some lucky customers, enjoyed yummy ice cream sandwiches in celebration of National Ice Cream Day. Visit our Facebook page for more photos. National Hot Dog Day July 17, 2019 We had a great time during National Hot Dog Day! We all enjoyed some yummy hot dogs & even had a surprise visit from our very own, Gilbert Hot Dog! Check out our Facebook page for more photos. South Elementary Ford Drive 4 UR School April 25, 2019 Gilbert Ford teamed up with South Elementary School to host a Ford Drive 4 UR School test drive event. Ford donated $20 to the school & an additional $10 for each test drive taken with a maximum donation of $8,000! Visit our Facebook page to see more photos. Chevy Youth Baseball Clinic April 5, 2019 Gilbert Chevrolet joined forces with the national Chevrolet Youth Baseball program to provide new equipment & a monetary donation for the Okeechobee High School Baseball Team & a free instructional clinic to the youth of Okeechobee & surrounding areas. Visit our Facebook page to see more photos. Teacher of the Year, Thank You Reception March 4, 2019 The Gilbert Family of Companies recently held a Thank You Reception for the Okeechobee Teacher & Non-Instructional Employees of the year. Congratulations again to all of this year's winners & thank you to every employee of the Okeechobee School District for all you do to improve the lives of Okeechobee's youth. Okeechobee County School Board Recognizes the Gilbert Family of Companies February 5, 2019 The Gilbert Family of Companies was recently recognized by the Okeechobee County School Board for our continued support of Okeechobee's educators. Our sincere gratitude goes out to all the educators and non-instructional employees in Okeechobee. Teacher of the Year Banquet January 25, 2019 The Gilbert Family of Companies were honored to be a part of the 2019 Okeechobee County Teacher/Employee Recognition Banquet. Congratulations to all of this year's winners. Check out more photos on our Facebook page. Recent Website Updates We recently updated our website and will populate past events here as soon as possible. We hope to have most of the postings back up in the coming weeks. 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