February 2013 - Hobe Sound Chamber of Commerce

www.hobesound.org
THE
Vol. 22 Issue 1
Our Chamber Members
Make It Happen!
THANK YOU
Renewing Members!
The Christmas Parade
was a Huge Success!
THANK YOU Sponsors
and Volunteers!
New Networking
Event to Target
Your Potential Clients
and Referral Sources!
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PELICAN
Nightingale Private Care Presents the 12th Annual Hobe
Sound Festival of the Arts!
By Yvonne Sue Stutzke, RN, Owner/Administrator, Nightingale Private Care
How exciting! Another successful Hobe Sound Art
Festival was enjoyed by so many in our area!
Nightingale Private Care was very proud to return this
second year as the presenting sponsor for the 12th
Annual Hobe Sound Festival of the Arts on
February 2nd and 3rd. The event
is anticipated yearly by so
many for its’ recognition
of our local artisans
and their varied contributions to the art
culture of our area.
The Festival puts Hobe
Sound on the map in
February of each year, and this
year’s Festival was no exception serving as a true
highlight of the season!
The staff of the Hobe Sound Chamber does such
an excellent job each year supporting business owners
with their varied events, educational offerings, advertising opportunities and even emotional support.
This year it has been wonderful to watch our very
successful chamber gain so many new members.
The growth of our chamber is a sign of good business
health in our area, and a true sign of how working
together as a community brings success to us all.
Nightingale has continued to grow each week as
friends and families tell others how Nightingale has
cared for them. We are so proud to provide care for
members of our community who want to stay at home
with dignity even though they may need help with
their activities of daily life. Nightingale can provide
companions for shopping and errands, home health
aides for personal care, bathing, and household chores,
and nurses for medication management and other
skilled tasks. We provide help at home when families
need it most!
Throughout the year, we hear
so many speak of looking
forward to the Festival
of the Arts. Many
business owners also
look forward to the
event, as guests from
the surrounding area are
introduced to all that Hobe
Sound has to offer. The Festival of
the Arts is one of the Chamber’s great offerings to
this community, bringing over 30,000 people to
Hobe Sound. As a business owner, I can’t say thank
you enough for the opportunity to be part of this
great weekend. Thank you for stopping by our booth
to enjoy our lemonade and a shady rest! We look forward to seeing you next year.
February-April 2013
Hobe Sound Chamber of
Commerce Calendar
February, March & April 2013
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February Meetings
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Wednesday, February 6th
AMBASSADORS MEETING
12:00pm at the Chamber Office
Tuesday, February 12th and 26th
HOBE SOUND
TOASTMASTERS MEETING
7:00-9:00pm at Hobe Sound Bible College,
Administrative Building, Herron Center, 2nd Floor,
11298 SE Gomez Avenue, Hobe Sound
Open to Chamber members and the public
Call 772-546-4724 for more information.
Monday, February 18th
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
5:30pm at the Chamber Office
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February Events
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Friday, February 1st, 8th, and 22nd
SCORE COUNSELING
10:00am-1:00pm at the Chamber Office
Email jotten@hobesound.org or call 772-546-4724
to schedule an appointment.
Saturday and Sunday, February 2nd and 3rd
HOBE SOUND FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS
10:00am-5:00pm, Dixie Highway south of Bridge Rd
Presented by Nightingale Private Care
Free Entry, Free Shuttle Service • Open to the public
Photo by Chamber Staff
2013 Poster unveiling at Seacoast National Bank: Dan Hulen, Fifth
Third Processing Solutions, Board of Directors President; Sue Stutzke,
Nightingale Private Care; Klaus Schuler, 2013 poster artist; Angela
Hoffman, Chamber Executive Director
Hobe Sound Chamber of Commerce
P.O. Box 1507
Hobe Sound, Florida 33475
Phone (772) 546-4724
Fax (772) 546-9969
www.hobesound.org
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Thursday, February 14th
MONTHLY BREAKFAST
8:00-9:15am at Indian River State College
Chastain Campus, Wolf High Tech Center
2400 Salerno Road, Stuart
Sponsored by: The Fur Seasons
Guest Speaker: Martin County Business
Development Board, Tim Dougher and Jill Marasa
$10 Members/$15 Non-members; No shows will be
billed. Register online at www.hobesound.org
Wednesday, February 20th
PRESIDENT’S COUNCIL
EXECUTIVE BREAKFAST
8:30am-5:00pm at Old Dixie Café North
11189 SE Federal Highway, Hobe Sound
Thursday, February 21st
COCKTAILS & CONNECTIONS
6:00-7:00pm at Copley’s RV Center
9795 SE Federal Highway, Hobe Sound
Watch News You Can Use and
www.hobesound.org for details
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Hobe Sound Pelican
www.hobesound.org
Sponsorship Opportunities Available for Book on the History
of Hobe Sound
www.hobesound.org
Hobe Sound Chamber of Commerce
2013 Board of Directors
Officers
President:
Dan Hulen, Fifth Third Processing
Solutions
Treasurer:
Steve Fenton, Handyman Matters
Vice President:
Charlene Oakowsky, Oakowsky
Properties
Secretary: Jennifer Ahern, Helping People Succeed
Past President:
Tom Balling, Treasure Coast
Irrigation/Rood Landscape
Board of Directors
Stacey Brandt . . . . . . . . . .Jupiter Medical Center
Melinda Brault . . . . . . . .Geminye Design Group
John “Jac” Crawford . . . .Strategic Realty Services
Elisabeth Ditchkus . . .Forest Hills Funeral Homes
Mike McCoy . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M & K Publishing
Robert “Bob” McLean . . . . . . . . .Avalon Air, Inc.
Pete Morello . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .The UPS Store
Derreck Ogden . .Word of Mouth Comp. & Elect.
W. Trent Steele . . .Law Offices of W. Trent Steele
President’s Council
Tom Balling . .Treasure Coast Irrig/Rood Landscape
Blake Capps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Capps Roofing
David Chambers . . . . . . . . . . .Chambers Electric
Scott Fay . . . . . . . . . . .Bridge Boat & RV Storage
Mary Lopopolo . . . . . . . .Seacoast National Bank
Jason Lovelady .Carpenter’s Roofing & Sheet Metal
Charlene Oakowsky . . . . . . . .Oakowsky Properties
Derreck Ogden . . .Word of Mouth Comp. & Elect.
Frank Tricarico . . . . . . . . . . . .Metz Construction
Eric T. Wesel . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Jupiter Island Pools
Ambassador Committee
Janet Otten . . . . . . . . . .Director, Chamber Staff
Kim Biancardi . . . . . .Reel Embroidery & Graphics
Carol Bobo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .BB&T
Bill Brown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Glory Association
Deborah Clark . . . . .Audubon of Martin County
John “Jac” Crawford . . . .Strategic Realty Services
Jerry Cummings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .BeautiControl
Elisabeth Ditchkus . . . .Forest Hills Funeral Homes
Shelly Gonyo . . . . . . . . .Stuart Family Chiropractic
Ceil O’Neil . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Wm. Day Real Estate
Charlene Oakowsky . . . . . . . .Oakowsky Properties
Crystal Perez . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .TD Bank
Sharyl Pratt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Coldwell Banker
Amber Shirk . . . . . . . . . . . .Seacoast National Bank
Theresa Smith . . . . . . . . . . . . .Beaches Hair Studio
Kim Toth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Edward Jones
Staff
Angela Hoffman, Executive Director
Janet Otten, Director of Member Services
Janelle Parsons, Membership Assistant
Rachel Willard, Bookkeeper
Volunteers
Carol Branch, Audrey Burzynski,
Marge Cabaniss, Bette Evans, Lillian Johnson,
Bobbi Kauffman, George Kleine, George Mahr,
Jim Olsen, Rich Otten, and Jean Tierney
The Hobe Sound Pelican is published quarterly by the
Hobe Sound Chamber of Commerce
11954 SE Dixie, Hobe Sound, FL 33455
772-546-4724
Office Hours: Mon.-Fri. 9:30am-3:30pm
Managing Editor:
Janet Otten, Director of Member Services
Production:
Theresa Dormi, Tandem VA
It all started with an idea. Paula Cooper, owner of
Harry & The Natives with brother, Harry
MacArthur, wanted to collect and preserve old photos of Hobe Sound. It has grown from just pictures
to include stories as to how Hobe Sound has evolved
into such a paradise home for us all.
When she began this project, Paula’s goal was to
complete a book of 24 pages. But, so many photos
were located that the goal was changed to 64 pages.
She started putting pages together and found the
history of Hobe Sound that will be gone forever if it
is not preserved.
Paula gathered information for two years and was
amazed at how the landmarks were changing even
from when she began. Spurred on by this realization
and renewed energy to save what could be lost, the
book grew to a project of 224 pages.
Now Paula needs your help! She is offering book
sponsorship opportunities to the businesses and
families who share her passion to preserve the history of Hobe Sound. All sponsors will be listed at the
front of her book as a token of gratitude for their
support and for all to read forever.
Contact Paula Cooper at 772-260-3702 for
Sponsorship Information.
Hobe Sound Pelican
www.hobesound.org
Community News
Phyllis Parker Named as The
Pine School’s Head of School
Longtime educator, 22-year TPS veteran will be the 13th Head and first
female to serve in the role
The Pine School’s Board of
Trustees is proud to announce
that Phyllis Parker has been
named Head of School, effective immediately. She is the
13th Head in the school’s history and the first female ever
to serve in the role.
Parker has 44 years of experience in education, including
Phyllis Parker
22 years at The Pine School.
She arrived at TPS as a
humanities teacher in 1991
and is a past Teacher of Excellence. She became
Middle School Head in 1999 and Assistant Head of
School in 2009.
Her appointment as Head of School concludes an
exhaustive national search led by Carney, Sandoe and
Associates, the world’s leading independent school
recruiting firm.
“Mrs. Parker is a truly gifted administrator with
strong financial and personnel management skills
and a passionate belief that teachers are at the heart
of a great school,” said Mike Baum, chair of The Pine
School’s Board of Trustees. “As she moves our school
forward in the coming years, she will work to
enhance our core strengths - creative learning, community partnerships, environmental stewardship,
our global focus, and most importantly, our care and
concern for each student and family.”
Raised in Midland, Texas, Parker is a graduate of
Agnes Scott College. She and her husband of 47
years, Ken Parker, have lived in Hobe Sound since
1973. They have four daughters (two of whom,
Lindsey and Rebecca, are alumni of The Pine School)
and eight grandchildren. Parker is a former member
of the Hobe Sound Chamber of Commerce’s Board
of Directors and a past chairwoman of the Hobe
Sound Early Learning Center’s Board of Directors.
“I am proud and honored to serve as The Pine
School’s next Head of School,” Parker said. “TPS has
been such an important part of my life for the past
22 years, which have been years of tremendous
growth for our school. I am deeply committed to
moving us forward.”
The Pine School is a college preparatory, co-educational day school that offers an academically rigorous program to students from age three through
grade 12. In keeping with independent school philosophy, The Pine School provides a strong traditional curriculum while integrating arts and athletics
into the program of all students. An average enrollment of 420 includes students of all faiths, while faculty members are recruited nationally and internationally to carry out a curriculum designed to meet
the needs of students in the 21st century. For more
information, visit www.thepineschool.org.
Greekfest Scheduled for
March 2013
The annual “Greekfest” Greek Festival at St. John
Chrysostom Greek Orthodox Church will take place
on March 7 through 10 (Thursday through Sunday)
at the church grounds at 10605 SE Federal Highway
in Hobe Sound. Conveniently located one mile north
of Bridge Road on the east side of US 1 (next to the
Hobe Sound Library), the festival gives area residents
an opportunity to “be Greek for a day.” A wide array
of delicious, authentic Greek foods and pastries are
offered for sale.
The vibrant sounds of lively Greek songs performed by The Hellenic Band of South Florida will
be heard during scheduled performances on Friday,
Saturday and Sunday. The youth dance group of our
parish, The St. Johns Dancers, will also perform on
these days at scheduled times, showcasing several
Greek dances from various regions of the country.
Enjoy shopping with the more than one dozen
vendors that will be selling Greek products ranging
from jewelry, clothing, and novelties to specialty
imported grocery items. There will also be several
children’s activities and carnival rides including a
giant Ferris wheel.
We encourage all to attend the festival and enjoy
the Greek cuisine, music, dances and hospitality provided by the parishioners of St. Johns.
Please mark your calendars to join us in March and
“be Greek for a day!”
Admission and Times: Thursday, March 7 from
11:00am until 8:00pm - FREE Admission
Friday, March 8 from 11:00am until 10:00pm - $3.00
PP Admission
Saturday, March 9 from 11:00am until 10:00pm $3.00 PP Admission
Sunday, March 8 from 11:00am until 7:00pm - $3.00
PP Admission
Local Artist Commissioned to
Complete a Painting for
Colgate University
Local artist and Chamber member, James Hook, has
been commissioned by Colgate and Cornell
Universities in New York to complete a painting for
them to be installed in Colgate University. It will
depict the campus area and golf course at Colgate from
an aerial view of Colgate with signature holes of both
universities’ golf courses.
James traveled to Hamilton, New York in October
to stay with James Ford, not far from the Colgate campus and Seven Oaks Golf Course. Mr. Ford is an
accomplished historian who is writing an historical
book on the two universities and their ties with Robert
Trent Jones, Sr. (deceased) who had designed the two
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golf courses at Colgate and Cornell, as well as created
architectural golf design courses for the students.
Cornell University has a special historical location on
campus honoring Robert Trent Jones, Sr. with pictures, documents, etc. Mr. Hook met with all the
heads of the colleges, golf pros and administrators to
come up with the perfect setting. His painting is earmarked to become Colgate’s new format logo for all of
their communications, letterheads, etc. James smiles
and says, “No pressure on me! I just have to produce a
painting way beyond their expectations.”
His research included a small plane ride to photograph the campuses, golf courses and he also took many
ground shots of particular holes and campus buildings.
The painting will be approximately 4' x 6' done in
oils and framed in a large gold frame. James says he
expects it will take 4 to 6 months to complete. In addition to the main art piece he will also work on other
paintings of the campuses.
Leo Arbeznik of Images in Paradise was good
enough to lend one of his Nikon professional cameras
to James for this project. Chamber members helping
Chamber members - that’s what makes the Hobe
Sound Chamber of Commerce such a special organization. Congratulations James Hook and thank you,
Leo Arbeznik!
Straight A’s for High Schools
in Martin County
Recently, the Florida Department of Education
released high school grades for the 2011-2012 school
year. The Martin County School District is proud to
announce that each of the District’s four high schools
earned an “A” grade, which is the state’s top grade.
The release of the high school grades brings the
District’s final report card for all schools in 2011-2012
to 17 “A” schools and 4 “B” schools.
“This is a wonderful accomplishment for our high
schools. With the increased accountability measures
enacted by the state, earning all “A’” grades among our
high schools is simply outstanding. I congratulate our
students, teachers, administrators and staff for their
hard work and dedication to excellence in education,”
said Superintendent Laurie J. Gaylord.
MCSD High School 2011-2012 Grade
Jensen Beach High – A
Martin County High – A
South Fork High – A
Clark Advanced Learning Center – A
To see the complete listing of grades for schools in
the Martin County School District, visit our website,
www.martinschools.org.
For more information on high school grades visit
www.fldoe.org.
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www.hobesound.org
Hobe Sound Pelican
Since 1992
Stuart Web
Thank You Renewals:
Since 1981
Financial Planning Associates
Hobe Sound Jewelers
Hobe Sound Veterinary Clinic
Midtown Payson Galleries, Inc.
Since 1982
Ranger Air Conditioning
Ronald Schriar, DDS
Since 1983
Paul Feinsinger, CPA, CFP
Since 1984
Couse Air Conditioning Corp.
Since 1985
Diamond Transfer & Garage
Hobe Sound Fine Arts League
Manors at Hobe Sound
Since 2000
Hobe Sound Bible Church
Hobe Sound Community Presbyterian Church
Since 2001
Barton Electric
Since 2002
BeautiControl
Best Western Plus
DancenSound
Excel Nails
Friends of Jonathan Dickinson State Park
Friends of Volunteers in Medicine
Kids Kickin’ for Christ, Inc.
Loggerhead Marinelife Center
TentLogix
Since 1990
Stow-A-Way Storage
Since 1991
Allola McGraw
Boys & Girls Club of Martin County
NisAir Air Conditioning
Sands Construction
Seacoast National Bank
License EC13001299
Since 2006
Ampersand Graphics
Hobe Sound Pizza & Italian Restaurant
Mydock Residential Services
Since 1999
Habitat for Humanity
Hobe Sound Bible College
Scooters Fun Food & Spirits
Secure Storage of Martin County
Since 1989
Jupiter Island Pools
772.546.2292
Since 1995
A-1 Auto Care
Bridge Road Self Storage
Day Agency, Inc.
Friends of the Martin County Library System
Humane Society of the Treasure Coast
R.C. Lindsey Plumbing
Treasure Coast Wildlife Hospital
Since 1998
Addison Drywall
Office Depot
Sister Nails
Since 1988
Bingman’s Painting Service, Inc.
Bradley & Garfield Eye Care
David F. Click, Esq.
Ennis Construction Co., Inc.
Harry & the Natives
Hobe Sound Golf Club
Travis Pest Control
Hobe Sound, FL 33475
Since 2005
Martin County Supervisor of Elections
Massey-Yardley Body Shop
Stuart Jet Center
Since 1997
Jupiter Waterfront Inn
Tony’s Tree Service
Treasure Coast Irrigation/Rood Landscape
Since 1987
Babycham Liquors
Davy Jones Pools, LLC
Florida Power & Light
Hobe Sound Early Learning Center
Peggy’s Natural Foods, Inc.
St. Christopher Catholic Church
Celebrating 45 Years
of Quality Service!
Since 1994
The Print Shop
Treasure Coast Hospice
Waste Management
Since 1996
Indian River State College
Since 1986
Jeck, Harris, Raynor & Jones, PA
Travel Gallery-American Express
•Residential
•Service Calls
•Commercial
•Generators
Since 1993
Forest Hills Funeral Homes
GFWC Hobe Sound Women’s Club
Jupiter Medical Center
United Way of Martin County
Since 2004
House of Hope
Milton Engineering
RFG General Contractors
Natives Helping Natives
Sir Speedy
South Martin Regional Utilities
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Ace Hardware
First United Methodist Church of Hobe Sound
Green $ Sod
Hibiscus Children’s Center
Historical Society of Martin County
Loblolly, Inc.
Since 2007
Alzheimer’s Association
Ambrose Advanced Carpet Cleaning
Big Apple Pizza
Palms Inn and Suites
Starbucks Coffee Co.
Since 2008
Gran Park Self Storage
Gulfstream Business Bank
James Hook Professional Artist
Oakowsky Properties
Stuart Family Chiropractic Center
Since 2009
Abingdon at Tradition
Celebrities Fore Kids, Inc.
Fenton Services/Handyman Matters
Hobe Sound Sprinklers
John Gonzales
Molly’s House
The Fur Seasons
WellMed Medical Management
Since 2010
Always Best Care Senior Services
Braman Motorcars of Jupiter
ClearView Retractable Screens
Crown Trophy
Eleanor M. Gonyo, Inc.
Help From The Heart
Island Oasis
JM Building Supply
On Site RV Services
Scoleman Aviation Certification Services
Village Profile
Word of Mouth Computers & Electronics
Since 2011
ARC of Martin County
Bottom’s Up Beverages, Di’Michelli’s Catering
Bridge Boat & RV Storace
Eventful Moments
Good Shepherd Episcopal School
Harbor Community Bank
Heart Care Imaging
Hobe Sound Computers
James Brown
LF Staffing
Martin County Taxpayers Association
Michael & Josephine Photography
Seabranch ShipCenter, Inc.
Town of Jupiter Island
Since 2012
Commissioner Anne Scott
www.hobesound.org
United Way Offering Free Tax Preparation During Fiscal
Cliff Crisis
United Way of Martin County empathizes with local
working-class residents who are reeling due to recent tax
hikes stemming from the fiscal cliff crisis.
A pay cut means less money for families and individuals to spend on life’s necessities, which is why United Way
believes that no moderate- to low-income households
should pay someone to file their income taxes.
Each year, United Way helps residents, with a household income of $51,000 or less, keep their hard-earned
money by offering free income tax preparation through
the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program.
Last year alone, United Way helped 300 low- and
moderate-income individuals and families receive a total
of $260,000 in tax refunds by taking advantage of tax
breaks like the Earned Income Tax Credit.
United Way’s IRS-trained volunteers will once again
assist low- to moderate-income residents with their taxes
for free - by appointment only - Monday through
Thursday from 6 to 8 pm at the United Way office, 10
S.E. Central Parkway, Suite 101 in Stuart.
Any local taxpayer who received wages or self-employment income and made less than $51,000 qualifies for
this program. Those who don’t qualify for the United
Way program can still have their taxes done for free
through AARP’s Tax-Aide program that serves people of
any age on a walk-in basis at select Martin County
Library branches.
Clients of either program are asked to bring the following:
• Social Security card along with photo ID
• Social Security for other people on tax forms
• 2011 tax return and all 2012 tax information including W-2s, 1099s and stock information
United Way and AARP sites do not prepare business
taxes, Schedule CEZ or forms for rental property, trusts,
limited partnerships or paper returns. Call 772-283-4800
to schedule an appointment at United Way’s VITA site or
2-1-1 for more information.
A BIG Thank You to the Many Sponsors and Volunteers it
Takes to Make the Christmas Parade such a Huge Success!
The 2012 Christmas Parade presented by Treasure
Coast Irrigation/Rood Landscape and Bridge Boat and
RV Storage was a huge success. It was bigger than ever.
There are many people to thank for making this the outstanding event that it was.
First of course, our thanks go to the co-chairs of the
Parade – Lillian Johnson, long-time Chamber volunteer,
and Michael Ennis of Ennis Construction. Mike and
Lillian have been co-chairing for many years together.
Along with them is Dave Morgan of A-1 Auto who has
been volunteering for at least the last eight years. And
thank you to Bob Mansfield as well.
Thanks to Rich Otten of DancenSound for the
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entertaining music before and after the parade and for
providing a professional sound system for the emcee,
Nick Perry.
Some of the additional volunteers included students
from the Hobe Sound Bible College: Tyler Masters,
Shirl Rosengreen, Joel Veyon, Aaron Wardlaw, Easton
Green, Julianna Johnson, Krista Foley and Ariel Snyder.
We are always grateful to the Martin County fire rescue for transporting the honored guest, Santa Claus, also
known as George Kleine.
It takes many volunteers to accomplish this wonderful
gift to the community. Even if we haven’t mentioned
your name here, please know that we are ever grateful for
your help and support. It’s time to start planning for
December 7, 2013.
Ribbon
Cutting…
Behind the counter: Gina Tutela, Hobe Sound Burger Shack, S.
Pratt, Coldwell Banker, J. Cummings, BeautiControl, and D. Clark,
Audubon. In front of the counter, front row: Donna Miller, Hobe
Sound Burger Shack, Ingrid Duva, co-owner Hobe Sound Burger
Shack, Raymond Tutela, co-owner Chef Hobe Sound Burger Shack,
T. Smith, Beaches Hair Studio, A. Shirk, Seacoast National Bank,
and C. Bobo, BB&T. Back row: Raymond Perez, Hobe Sound
Burger Shack, Mark Schiersing, Hobe Sound Burger Shack, and Liza
Tutela, Hobe Sound Burger Shack
The Hobe Sound Burger Shack
Ingrid Duva
8855 SE Bridge Road, Hobe Sound, FL 33455
772-546-4093
GREAT GREEN
MEMBER PROJECT
Hobe Sound Chamber Members Referring
New Members:
Florida Living Realty, Terri Futch referred by
Eric MacLeod, Blue Water Landscaping
Juno Shoe Girl, Nina Gelardi referred by
Charlene Oakowsky, Oakowsky Properties
Merritt Family Chiropractic, Nicole Townsley
referred by Peggy Merritt, Coldwell Banker
Prudential Florida Realty, Terri Kasnic
referred by Flo Godino, Prudential Florida
Realty
The Hobe Sound Burger Shack, Ingrid Duva
referred by Dan Hulen, Fifth Third
Processing Solutions
The Hunters Grill, Vijay Mehra referred by
Dan Hulen, Fifth Third Processing Solutions
Images in Paradise
Santa Claus at the Hobe Sound Christmas Parade on December 1,
2012.
Images in Paradise
Parade Sponsor, Scott Fay of Treasure Coast Irrigation/Rood
Landscape and Bridge Boar & RV Storage, at the Hobe Sound
Christmas Parade on December 1, 2012.
Tony Grimaldi Landscape Architect, Tony
Grimaldi & Pat Pratico, referred by Tom
Balling, Treasure Coast Irrigation/Rood
Landscape
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Welcome New Members:
Adam’s Pest Control
Sandy Spencer
615 NW Mercantile Place
Port St. Lucie, FL 34986
772-878-3002
www.adamspest.biz
Business Classification: Pest Control
Sponsored by: Jan Otten, Staff
Organization Description: Adam’s Pest Control is
locally-owned and operated and has been serving the
Treasure Coast since 1990. With a mission to remain
environmentally aware, Adam’s Pest Control strives to
protect families and their homes while safeguarding the
environment for future generations. Their pest prevention programs and lawn services are safe, convenient and cost effective.
Florida Living Realty
Terri Futch
8942 SE Bridge Road
Hobe Sound, FL 33455
772-932-7299
www.floridalivingrealty.com
Business Classification: Real Estate
Sponsored by: Eric MacLeod, Blue Water
Landscaping
Organization Description: Florida Living Realty is an
independent locally owned Boutique Real Estate firm,
specializing in luxury water front and golf front properties. They strive to give their customers superior
service, maintain high ethical standards, employ cutting-edge technology while making their customer’s
dreams come true. They look forward to serving you!
Forward Electric & Air Conditioning
William G. Carson
4437 SW Port Way
Palm City, FL 34990
772-221-1660
www.forwardelectricandair.com
Business Classification: Electrical Contractors
Sponsored by: Angela Hoffman, Staff
Organization Description: Forward Electric & Air
Conditioning is family owned and operated and has
been doing business since 1982, serving Martin
County, the Treasure Coast and South Florida areas.
They are dedicated to establishing a lasting relationship
with their customers by giving them complete satisfaction with not only their products but most importantly their quality of workmanship. Some of their services
include electrical service/repair; AC service/
repair/maintenance, generator installation/maintenance and indoor air quality. With prompt service and
attention to detail, Forward Electric & Air
Conditioning provides quality service that their family
stands behind. For more information visit their website
at www.forwardelectricandair.com and Like them on
Facebook at www.facebook.com/forwardelectricandac.
Hobe Sound Pelican
Juno Shoe Girl
Nina Gelardi
11766 SE Dixie Highway, Hobe Sound, FL 33455
772-675-4877
www.junoshoegirl.com
Business Classification: Retail Sales
Sponsored by: Charlene Oakowsky, Oakowsky
Properties
Organization Description: It’s the perfect time for new
resort-style sandals at Juno Shoe Girl in Hobe Sound.
Juno Shoe Girl, by Nina Gelardi is a collection of handmade, fun and elegant sandals, with a resort emphasis,
handcrafted in Brazil with high quality imported
leathers and interchangeable jewelry ornaments. The
sandals are a favorite with spas and resort boutiques
around the world. Indulge your inner diva with a large
variety of elegant handmade footwear; accessorize with
stylish handbag and jewelry collections; and be the
envy of many with coastal chic clothing. Nina is an
accomplished artist trained in many areas of fashion
accessory design. Her artwork has been collected and
exhibited internationally since 1990. She travels extensively throughout the world to research global markets,
source materials and identify new trends. The Juno
Shoe Girl boutique is located in Hobe Sound at 11766
SE Dixie Highway.
Merritt Family Chiropractic
Nicole Townsley
12082 SE Vulcan Avenue, Hobe Sound, FL 33455
772-546-2282
Business Classification: Chiropractors
Sponsored by: Peggy Merritt, Coldwell Banker Real
Estate
Organization Description: Merritt Family Chiropractic
has been part of the Hobe Sound community for the
past 27 years. As the name implies, Merritt Family
Chiropractic’s niche is in family health and wellness
care. In the office, patients are welcomed to a relaxed
and caring atmosphere by both doctors and staff. Dr.
Steve and wife Helen have recently been joined in the
office by their daughter, Dr. Nicole E. Townsley, who
will be a 4th generation Chiropractor upon her graduation in the spring.
Prudential Florida Realty
Terri Kasnic
2363 SE Ocean Blvd.
Stuart, FL 34996
772-283-2800
www.prudentialfloridarealty.com
Business Classification: Real Estate
Sponsored by: Flo Godino, Prudential Florida Realty
Organization Description: Prudential Florida Realty
has over 40 locations and covers 18 counties in Florida,
including Martin, Palm Beach and St. Lucie counties.
It is a nationally recognized award-winning company
with over 1700 sales professionals. As a full service residential and commercial real estate company, they offer
consumers professional assistance with purchases, sales,
rentals, corporate relocations, referral services, mortgage, title and insurance.
www.hobesound.org
Source One Solutions
Scott Parsons
990 Old Dixie Highway, Ste. 2
Lake Park, FL 33403
561-863-0044
www.sosfl.net
Business Classification: Business Equipment
Sponsored by: Jan Otten, Staff
Organization Description: Source One Solutions has
been serving the tri-county area for over 18 years providing quality office equipment and network services. Local ownership and employment insure award
winning support for industry- leading equipment,
service and sales for NEC, Sharp, Panasonic, KonicaMinolta, Kyocera and Ricoh products. Microsoft
certification and partner membership insure their
network support and hipaa-compliant data back up
services are second to none. Is your business ready
for an increase in productivity at lower cost? Call
Source One Solutions today for a free consultation:
877-852-0044.
The Hobe Sound Burger Shack
Ingrid Duva
8855 SE Bridge Road
Hobe Sound, FL 33455
772-546-4093
Business Classification: Restaurants
Sponsored by: Dan Hulen, Fifth Third Processing
Solutions powered by Vantiv
Organization Description: The Hobe Sound Burger
Shack is dedicated to providing their customers quality
products and services in a pleasant and clean environment. Stop in and choose from the menu including
burgers, hotdogs, chicken and fries accompanied by a
beer, delicious shakes or floats.
The Hunters Grill
Vijay Mehra
5687 SE Crooked Oak Avenue
Hobe Sound, FL 33455
772-210-2350
Business Classification: Restaurants
Sponsored by: Dan Hulen, Fifth Third Processing
Solutions Powered by Vantiv
Organization Description: The Hunters Grill is the
ideal setting for any occasion. Celebrate a birthday
or anniversary. Entertain business associates. Meet
friends for cocktails or simply enjoy an outstanding
meal served with genuine hospitality in a casual elegant environment. Their menu boasts USDA hand
cut steaks, fresh fish, plus much, much more. You
will always find something new at The Hunters Grill.
Their specials change regularly to match market
availability, ensuring you the finest and the freshest
in dining selections.
Tony Grimaldi Landscape Architecture
Tony Grimaldi and Pat Pratico
8317 SE Pine Circle
Hobe Sound, FL 33455
561-676-9915
www.tonygrimaldi.com
Business Classification: Landscape Architects
Sponsored by: Tom Balling, Treasure Coast
Irrigation/Rood Landscape
Organization Description: Tony Grimaldi has been a
landscape architect since 1996. He graduated magna
cum laude from the University of Florida. You can see
his work at Downtown at the Gardens and at the front
entrance of many of the prestigious gated communities in Jupiter. Tony, and his business partner, Pat
Pratico, look forward to meeting you at upcoming
Chamber breakfasts.
www.hobesound.org
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Winners of Hobe Sound Toasters International Speech and
Table Topics Contest to Compete at Area 41 Contest
The Hobe Sound Toasters, Toastmasters Club held
its International Speech and Table Topics Contest on
January 22, 2013. Competing in the International
Speech portion of the contest was: Phil Delamarter,
Nanellen Dixon, Kathleen Gemme, Patrick Hayes,
and Marty Post. The competitors spoke eloquently on
a wide variety of subjects. After the ballots were cast
and the votes were counted Nanellen Dixon was
announced the winner. She will go on to represent the
Toasters at the Area 41 Contest being held on
Saturday, February 9, 2013.
After a break the Table Topics portion of contest was
held. Audrey Burzynski, Kathleen Gemme and Jan Otten
competed in the contest where they were all given the
same topic and then were challenged to speak extemporaneously for one to two minutes. Each contestant was
asked if they could invite anyone to dinner who would it
be and why. Winner Audrey Burzynski put a spin on the
question by answering that she would invite anyone BUT
her sister Rosie. Audrey will also go on to represent the
club in the Area 41 contest.
To see these fine Toastmasters in action please attend
the Area 41 International Speech and Table Topics
Contest being held on Saturday, February 9, 2013 from
11:00am until 1:00pm. The location is: GE Healthcare
1701 S. Military Trail, Suite 150, Jupiter, FL 33458.
The Hobe Sound Toasters are sponsored by the Hobe
Sound Chamber of Commerce. They meet at the Hobe
Sound Bible College located at 11295 S.E. Gomez Ave
Hobe Sound on the second and fourth Tuesday of the
month. If you would like to know more about Public
Speaking you are encouraged to attend their meetings.
Photo provided
Pictured from left to right: Kathleen Gemme, Nan Ellen Dixon,
Marty Post, Patrick Hayes, and Phil DeLamarter
Summer Camps and More at The Maltz Jupiter Theatre Paul
and Sandra Goldner Conservatory of Performing Arts
Junior and Senior Conservatory campers will present the full musicals Aladdin,
Jr. and Little Shop of Horrors onstage
Children in Pre-K through 12th grade have a reason to
celebrate this spring and summer break: the return of the
Maltz Jupiter Theatre’s popular Paul and Sandra Goldner
Conservatory of Performing Arts camp programs!
With a flexible schedule that includes optional pre-care
and after-care, budding young performers will participate
in a broad range of theatre-related activities, including
acting, dancing, singing, prop-making, improvisation,
storytelling and more. Each summer camp concludes
with a themed showcase performance, with the summer’s
two largest shows – the Senior Conservatory’s Little Shop
of Horrors and the Junior Conservatory’s Aladdin, Jr. –
taking place this summer only in Jupiter Community
High School’s 800-seat auditorium.
“Our vacation camps have something for everyone,
from dance, magic and musical theatre to comedy,”
said Julie Rowe, director of education for the
Conservatory. “Our goal is to make sure that all of our
students have fun, build confidence, express their creativity and have the opportunity to experience being
part of a performance.”
A great way to introduce young children to theatre, the
Conservatory’s vacation camp offerings include a secret
agent-themed spring break camp (March 25-29) and the
beloved Junior and Senior Conservatory summer camps
(grades 3-5 and 6-12). The Senior Conservatory will take
place June 10-28 (with full performances of Little Shop
of Horrors on June 28 and 29), while the Junior
Conservatory will take place July 8-26 (with a full performance of Aladdin, Jr. on July 26).
“We are so thrilled that our Junior and Senior
Conservatory campers will have the opportunity to perform onstage this year in the large, beautiful auditorium
at Jupiter Community High School, while some exciting renovations occur at the Maltz Jupiter Theatre,”
Rowe said. “Our Conservatory students will also be presenting the musical Oklahoma! there this May, with
performances scheduled for May 18 and 19.”
Other camp options include a four-day Monster
Mash Camp for grades K-5 and a four-day Discover
Disney Camp for Pre-K students age 4 and 5 (both July
1-5); a one-week Dr. Seuss Camp for grades K-5 (July
29-Aug. 6); a one-week Super Sea Creatures Camp for
grades K-5 (August 5-9); and a two-week Dance
Intensive Camp for grades 6-12 (July 29-Aug. 9). All
registrations will be handled through the Conservatory,
not the high school.
continued on page 9
Welcome New Members:
Tykes & Teens, Inc.
Jeff Ralicki
Paula Hundt
3577 SW Corporate Parkway
Palm City, FL 34990
772-220-3439
www.tykesandteens.org
Business Classification: Non-profits
Sponsored by: Angela Hoffman, Staff
Organization Description: Established in 1996 Tykes
and Teens provides counseling for general mental
health issues, sexual abuse and domestic violence, drug
and alcohol abuse, anger management, out of school
suspension programs, and bullying, as well as prevention services and support groups. Over 10,000 children and their families have been served, primarily in
Martin County, but also surrounding counties as
needed. Their sliding scale of payment (as low as $3)
insures that no one is turned away due to the inability to pay for services. In addition to their primary
office in Palm City, they have offices in 13 schools in
Martin County, providing counseling to students who
would otherwise be unable to receive services. Their
substance abuse prevention program in the middle
schools reaches over 4,000 students annually. The
mission of Tykes and Teens is to support and strengthen the community through quality prevention, education and social-emotional healing services for children
and their families.
VIP Concierge Services Int’l.
Lisa Maria Bollhorst
6803 SE Bunker Hill Drive
Hobe Sound, FL 33455
772-546-2439
www.vipcsi.com
Business Classification: Concierge Services
Sponsored by: Angela Hoffman, Staff
Organization Description: Providing the highest level
of concierge services, VIP Concierge Services
International is dedicated to the needs of both corporate and private clientele. With a personal touch and
enthusiasm uncommon in a world accustomed to self
service and automation, they offer a broad range of
services from personal assistant services, estate management, relocation services, luxury travel planning, special event coordination, private staffing, interior design
services, personal shopping, unique gifting….and
beyond. Their resources are the most in depth to handle all personal, corporate and family requests. Let one
call handle it all!
Hobe Sound Pelican
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Hobe Sound Chamber of
Commerce Calendar
March and April 2013
continued from page 1
Wednesday, February 27th
BUSINESS AFTER HOURS
5:30-7:00pm at Blue Water Landscape Garden Center
11110 SE Federal Highway, Hobe Sound
$7 Members/$10 Non-members
RSVP online at www.hobesound.org
March Meetings
Wednesday, March 6th
AMBASSADORS MEETING
12:00pm at the Chamber Office
Tuesday, March 12th and 26th
HOBE SOUND
TOASTMASTERS MEETING
7:00-9:00pm at Hobe Sound Bible College,
Administrative Building, Herron Center, 2nd Floor,
11298 SE Gomez Avenue, Hobe Sound
Open to Chamber members and the public
Call 772-546-4724 for more information.
Monday, March 18th
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
5:30pm at the Chamber Office
◆
March Events
◆
Friday, March 1st, 8th, 22nd and 29th
SCORE COUNSELING
10:00am-1:00pm at the Chamber Office
For information or to schedule an appointment call
772-546-4724 or email jotten@hobesound.org
Saturday and Sunday, March 2nd and 3rd
HOBE SOUND CRAFT SHOW
A Howard Alan Production
10:00am-5:00pm at The Market Place,
Bridge Rd, Hobe Sound, Free and open to the public
Tuesday, March 5th
COFFEE TALK
8:00-9:00am at the Chamber office
Guest speakers: Rich McClintock and Vincent Preski
Topic: SBA in a Box
Limited to the first 12 who sign up
Call 772-546-4724 or email jotten@hobesound.org
to RSVP
Thursday, March 14th
MONTHLY BREAKFAST
8:00-9:15am at Hobe Sound Bible College, Schmul
Dining Center, 11295 SE Gomez Ave, Hobe Sound
Sponsored by: Treasure Coast Food Bank
Guest Speaker: Dr. Edith Widder, Ocean Research
and Conservation Association (ORCA)
$10 Members/$15 Non-members/
No Shows will be Billed
RSVP online at www.hobesound.org
Wednesday, March 20th
WILDLY SUCCESSFUL WOMEN’S
WEDNESDAY LUNCH
12:00-1:30pm
Old Dixie Café North, 11189 SE Federal Highway
$20/RSVP online at www.hobesound.org
Wednesday, March 27th
BUSINESS AFTER HOURS
5:30-7:00pm at Hobe Sound Chamber Office
11954 SE Dixie Highway, Hobe Sound
Sponsored by: Capps Roofing,
Celebrating 20 years in business
$7 Members/$10 Non-members
RSVP online at www.hobesound.org
Friday, March 29th
GOOD FRIDAY
Chamber Office Closed
April Meetings
Wednesday, April 3rd
AMBASSADORS MEETING
12:00pm at the Chamber Office
www.hobesound.org
Tuesday, April 9th and 23rd
HOBE SOUND TOASTMASTERS MEETING
7:00-9:00pm at Hobe Sound Bible College,
Administrative Building, Herron Center, 2nd Floor,
11298 SE Gomez Avenue, Hobe Sound
Open to Chamber members and the public
Call 772-546-4724 for more information.
Monday, April 15th
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
5:30pm at the Chamber Office
April Events
Friday, April 5th, 12th, and 26th
SCORE COUNSELING
10:00am-1:00pm at the Chamber Office
Email jotten@hobesound.org or call 772-546-4724
to schedule an appointment.
Saturday, April 6th
HOSO PUB CRAWL
6:00-10:00pm
Watch News You Can Use and www.hobesound.org
for announcement of details.
Tuesday, April 9th
CHAMBER VOLUNTEER TRAINING
8:30-9:30am at the Chamber Office
Wednesday, April 10th
INSIDE HOBE SOUND TOUR
8:30am-2:00pm Begins at the Chamber office then
proceeds by bus to points of interest. RSVP required.
Free and open to the public, space is limited.
$8.00 if participants choose to have the box lunch.
To RSVP call the Chamber office at 772-546-4724.
Thursday, April 11th
MONTHLY BREAKFAST
8:00-9:15am at Hobe Sound Bible College,
Schmul Dining Center
11295 SE Gomez Avenue, Hobe Sound
Sponsored by: Fifth Third Processing Solutions
powered by Vantiv
$10 Members/$15 Non-members;
No Shows will be billed
RSVP online at www.hobesound.org
Thursday, April 18th
COCKTAILS & CONNECTIONS
6:00-7:00pm
Watch News You Can Use and
www.hobesound.org for details
Saturday and Sunday, April 20th and 21st
RELAY FOR LIFE
Dixie Hwy, Hobe Sound, American Cancer Society
For information please Contact Tracy Henkes
at ACS 772-287-7467
Wednesday, April 24th
BUSINESS AFTER HOURS
5:30-7:00pm
Sponsored by Janus Investigations
$7 Members/$10 Non-members
Watch News You Can Use and
www.hobesound.org for details
Saturday, April TBD
PRESIDENT’S COUNCIL EXECUTIVE MIXER
Details TBA
www.hobesound.org
Summer Camps and More
continued from page 7
Here’s a look at upcoming vacation camp offerings
at the Conservatory:
March 25-29 – Super Secret Agent Spring Break
Spy Camp, grades K-5
This spring break, enter the super secret world of
secret agent spies at the Conservatory! Students will
explore acting, voice and movement with a “secret
agent” theme, culminating in a showcase for family
and friends. $200; 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.; pre-care and
after-care are also available.
June 10-28 – Senior Conservatory, grades 6-12
Students in grades 6 – 12 will rehearse and perform
Little Shop of Horrors on June 28 and 29. Camp
includes three full weeks of instruction, rehearsals and
costumes for both performances; all students will be a
part of the production, with auditions held for placement only. $750; 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.; pre-care and aftercare are also available.
July 1-5 – Four Day Monster Mash Camp, grades
K-5
Students in grades K – 5 will experience a theatre
overview camp with a “Monster Mash” theme, culminating in a showcase on July 5. Classrooms will be
broken into groups of grades K – 2 and 3 – 5. $160;
9 a.m. to 3 p.m.; pre-care and after-care are also available. Camp will not be in session on July 4.
July 1-5 – Four Day Discover Disney Camp, PreK students ages 4 and 5
Pre-K students age 4 and 5 will experience a theatre
overview camp with a “Discover Disney” theme, culminating in a showcase on July 5. $120; 9 a.m. to 12
p.m. Camp will not be in session on July 4.
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July 8-26 – Junior Conservatory, grades 3-5
Students in grades 3-5 will rehearse and perform
Aladdin, Jr. on July 26. Camp includes three full
weeks of instruction, rehearsals and costumes for performance; all students will be a part of the production, with auditions held for placement only. $750; 9
a.m. to 3 p.m.; pre-care and after-care are also available.
July 29-August 2 – One Week Dr. Seuss Camp,
grades K-5
Students in grades K-5 will experience a theatre
overview camp with a “Dr. Seuss” theme, culminating
with a showcase on August 2. Classrooms will be broken into groups of K-2 and 3-5. $200; 9 a.m. to 3
p.m.; pre-care and after-care are also available.
August 5-9 – One Week Super Sea Creatures
Camp, grades K-5
Students in grades K-5 will experience a theatre
overview camp with a “super sea creatures” theme,
culminating in a showcase on August 9. Classrooms
will be broken into groups of grades K-2 and 3-5.
$200; 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.; pre-care and after-care are also
available.
July 29-August 9 – Two Week Dance Intensive
Camp, grades 6-12
Students in grades 6-12 will spend two weeks in a
“dance intensive” camp, focusing on ballet, jazz, and
tap and culminating in a showcase on August 9. Class
will be under the guidance of Broadway veteran
dancer Brian Andrews. $400; 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.; precare and after-care are also available.
Registration is now open for the Conservatory’s
vacation camp programs. Call 561-575-2672 for
more information or visit www.jupitertheatre.org.
You also won’t want to miss the classic musical
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Oklahoma! in May, featuring the Theatre’s
Conservatory students. Here’s more about the show:
Saturday, May 18, 2013, and Sunday, May 19,
2013 – Oklahoma!
Set at the turn of the century, this classic American
musical follows a high-spirited rivalry between the
local farmers and cowboys of the new state of
Oklahoma. This show-stopping, toe-tapping beloved
musical celebrates the adventure of the American
dream through song and dance. Showtime is 7:30
p.m. on May 18; 2 p.m. on May 19. Tickets are $20
for adults; $15 for children. Performances will take
place at the Jupiter Community High School
Auditorium, 500 Military Trail, Jupiter. Call the
Theatre’s box office for tickets: 561-575-2223, or visit
www.jupitertheatre.org.
Now celebrating its 10th season, the not-for-profit Maltz Jupiter Theatre has become one of Florida’s
preeminent professional theatres, committed to production and education through its collaborations with
local and national artists. Currently the state’s largest
award-winning regional theatre, the Theatre draws
over 70,000 people annually, serves a subscription
base of more than 7,530 and has world-class classroom facilities in support of its Paul and Sandra
Goldner Conservatory of Performing Arts, which
serves hundreds of youth and adults. The Theatre is a
member of the prestigious League of Resident
Theatres and has earned numerous Carbonell Awards,
South Florida’s highest honor for artistic excellence,
including the prestigious Bill Von Maurer Award for
Theatrical Excellence in 2012. For more information
about the Theatre’s upcoming shows and
Conservatory, visit www.jupitertheatre.org or call the
box office at 561- 575-2223.
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Business Briefs
Goldstein, Schmitt and
Wade, PL Expand Areas of
Practice
Lauri J. Goldstein, Esq. of
Goldstein, Schmitt and Wade,
PL is pleased to announce that
the firm is expanding its areas
of practice to include Social
Security Disability as well as
Workers’
Compensation.
Attorney Lauri Goldstein
announced that “Attorney Kelly
Cambron will join our team
Kelly Cambron
and she brings with her more
than 20 years experience in
these areas.” Goldstein and
Cambron were colleagues many years ago, when they
were defense attorneys for insurance companies.
Goldstein commented, “Our firm is well-known for
its vigorous role in working hard for the injured in personal injury cases. Kelly’s experience in Social Security
Disability and Workers’ Compensation is a natural
complement for our current services.”
Cambron, a Fort Pierce native and a resident of Vero
Beach, graduated from St. Mary’s College in Notre
Dame, IN and then earned a law degree at St. Thomas
University School of Law and was admitted to the
Florida Bar in 1989.
A Law Firm of Goldstein, Schmitt and Wade, PL,
is headquartered in Stuart, Florida at 1330 S. Federal
Highway with satellite offices in Fort Pierce and St.
Lucie West. The firm has more than 80 years of
combined legal experience winning cases for the
injured throughout Florida. For more information,
visit www.gswlawyers.com or call 772-286-8605.
For 24-hour emergency service, call 772-214-6464.
Connect with the firm on Facebook at
facebook.com/GSWLawyers.
Lauri J. Goldstein, a personal injury attorney, is wellknown throughout the Treasure Coast for her philanthropy and support of non-profit organizations and community events through corporate sponsorships, contribution of her own time, and the in-kind donation of advertising space on the digital billboard at the corner of
Monterey Road and Kanner Highway in Stuart.
Goldstein contributes to more than 70 organizations,
including those that help children, the elderly, and the
environment, which are closest to Goldstein’s heart. In
addition to annual sponsorship of the D.A.R.E. program,
other areas and organizations she and her firm support
include: hospice care, cancer charities, Alzheimer’s care,
homeless services, veterans’ causes, area arts programs,
Big Brothers Big Sisters, Boys & Girls Clubs, Hibiscus
Children’s Center, Tykes and Teens, The House of Hope,
Temple Beit HaYam, the Florida Oceanographic Society,
the Council on Aging, and many more.
vate acute care hospital beds and 120 long-term care,
sub-acute rehabilitation and Hospice beds. JMC provides a broad range of services with specialty concentrations in orthopedics and spine, digestive health,
medical imaging, cancer care, minimally-invasive surgical procedures including robotic surgery, emergency
services, men’s and women’s health, weight management and thoracic and lung care. Jupiter Medical
Center is the recipient of the Healthgrades America’s 50
Best Award™ for two years in a row (2011-2012) and
the Distinguished Hospital Award - Clinical
Excellence™ for nine years in a row (2005-2013). For
more information on Jupiter Medical Center, please
call 561-263-2234 or visit www.jupitermed.com.
Jupiter Medical Center
Ranked Among Top 5% of
Hospitals in Nation
Seacoast National Bank has been approved by the
U.S. Small Business Administration as an SBA lender.
As an SBA approved lender, Seacoast National Bank
will participate in both the 7(a) and 504 programs.
Using these programs, Seacoast National Bank will be
able to better serve the small businesses throughout its
footprint. Most creditworthy, for-profit entities are eligible and funds can be used for a wide range of purposes including working capital, inventory, furniture
and fixtures, machinery and equipment, owner-occupied real estate (including construction, renovations
and refinancing), business acquisition, and debt refinancing. By partnering with the SBA, lenders may be
able provide financing to credit-worthy borrowers who
might not meet conventional underwriting criteria.
“We believe this program, along with our participation as a Capital Access Program lender, will allow us
to assist the small business owners in our community
to acquire the financing necessary to grow their businesses,” said Russ Holland, Chief Lending Officer,
Seacoast National Bank. “The SBA loan program is
another great addition to our full suite of loan products
we offer small businesses. And, because decisions are
made locally, business owners can expect a quick resolution to their operating challenges. We are a very competitive banking solution for small business.”
Small Business Administration loans offer multiple
benefits to business owners including larger loan
amounts, longer loan terms, and lower equity requirements. For more information about an SBA loan, or
to talk with a lending officer experienced in business
loan alternatives, call Joshua Harris, Specialty Finance
Manager at Seacoast National Bank at 772-221-2589
or email Joshua.Harris@SeacoastNational.com.
Seacoast National Bank is the operating arm of
Seacoast Banking Corporation of Florida (NASDAQ:
SBCF). With over $2 billion in assets and 34 branches
from Orlando to Palm Beach Gardens and south central Florida, it is one of the largest community banks
headquartered in Florida. For more information, visit
the bank’s website at www.SeacoastNational.com.
Jupiter Medical Center (JMC) is ranked among the
top five percent of hospitals of more than 4,500 hospitals nationwide for clinical performance. JMC just
received the 2013 Distinguished Hospital Award for
Clinical Excellence™ from Healthgrades, a leading
provider of comprehensive information about physicians
and hospitals.
“Clinical excellence is something the entire team
strives for every day,” said John D. Couris, President and
Chief Executive Officer, Jupiter Medical Center. “This
designation from Healthgrades is a testament to our
commitment to quality. Our community can be confident that it will receive world-class care at Jupiter
Medical Center.”
Only 262 hospitals in the nation were recognized for
their overall clinical care across a broad spectrum of care.
While many hospitals have specific areas of expertise and
high-quality outcomes in certain areas, these hospitals
that achieve this distinction exhibit comprehensive high
quality care across multiple clinical specialties.
Jupiter Medical Center (JMC) is a not-for-profit
283-bed regional medical center consisting of 163 pri-
Seacoast National Bank
Approved for SBA Loans
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White Doves Holiday Project Brings Christmas Joy
The giving nature of Martin County helped
2,790 less fortunate children open a present on
Christmas morning.
For the past 25 years, the White Doves Holiday
Project, a community-wide, volunteer-driven initiative of United Way of Martin County’s Martin
Volunteers program, has helped bring Christmas to
thousands of less fortunate children in Martin County
by providing toys and food.
This year, the White Doves Holiday Project
received 12,108 toys from businesses and individuals
who donated them through the U.S. Marine Corps
Reserve Toys for Tots Foundation. White Doves also
distributed more than 17,000 pounds of food collected during the Boy Scouts of America Gulfstream
Council Scouting for Food program.
“About 200 volunteers worked more than 2,000
hours so that these children could open a present
Christmas morning,” said Carol Hodnett, director
of Martin Volunteers. “We want to thank all the
businesses, individuals and volunteers for their
continued support. There is no way we could make
such a positive impact on the lives of so many children without them.”
For more information or to make a donation, visit
Stuart-fl.toysfortots.org, MartinVolunteers.org, or call
772-220-4472 for more information.
Photo provided
Elba Montiel, a White Doves Holiday Project volunteer, gives a
client a stereo during distribution for picking a winning ticket
during the large gift raffle.
• FINANCIAL FOCUS •
Avoid Becoming a “Groundhog Day” Investor
Submitted By Andy Andersen, CFP, Edward Jones Financial Advisor, 772- 545-9638
Groundhog Day is almost here. For most of its history
— which, according to some reports, dates back to the
first celebration in 1886 or 1887 in Punxsutawney, Pa. —
Groundhog Day held little significance for most
Americans. But that changed in 1993 with the release of
the movie Groundhog Day, in which a semi-embittered
meteorologist, played by Bill Murray, is forced to re-live
the same day over and over again. He repeatedly makes
poor choices, until he finally learns from his mistakes and
is granted the ability to move on with his life. Since the
movie came out, the term “Groundhog Day” is often
used to refer to a situation in which someone repeats the
same mistakes. It’s a phenomenon that happens in many
walks of life — including investing.
So, how can you avoid becoming a “Groundhog Day”
investor? Here are some suggestions:
• Don’t chase after “hot investments.” Many investors
make this same mistake over and over — they hear about
a “hot” investment from a friend, relative or television
commentator, and they buy it. Too often, though, by the
time they purchase this investment, it’s already cooling
down. Even more importantly, it just might not be suitable for them. So instead of pursuing “hot” choices, pick
those investments that are appropriate for your needs,
goals and risk tolerance.
• Don’t over-analyze short-term price fluctuations.
Some investors check their portfolios' performance every
day, or even several times a day. But if you’re constantly
evaluating how your investments are doing over short
intervals, you may be tempted to make unwise decisions
in response to sudden drops or jumps. You can get a good
sense of the progress you’re making toward your goals by
checking your portfolio once a month.
• Don’t let fear and greed drive your choices. “Buy low
and sell high” is the classic piece of investment advice. But
too many investors only buy investments when they’re on
the rise and sell them when they’re falling. In other words,
they’re doing the opposite of “buy low and sell high” —
and they’re being driven by fear and greed. Keep these
emotions out of your investment strategy, and you’ll help
yourself greatly.• Don’t maintain unrealistic expectations.
Some people consistently put off investing until “later,”
figuring they can always catch
up by putting away more
money during their peak earning years. Don’t make that mistake. To achieve your long-term
goals, such as a comfortable
retirement, you need to invest
early and keep investing, rather
than wait for a time in your life
when you may suddenly have
Andy Andersen, CFP
more money “freed up” for
investment purposes. Also,
don’t anticipate that you’ll steadily earn a good rate of
return on your investments. Although the financial markets have trended up in the long term, we’ve seen many
down markets that have lasted for a year or longer. Factor
in these fluctuations when estimating the rate of return
you’ll need to achieve your goals. For these types of calculations, you may want to work with an experienced
financial professional.
These and other “Groundhog Day”-type investment
mistakes can be costly. But you can avoid them if you
maintain a solid investment strategy, if you’ve got
patience and perseverance — and if you stay focused on
the long-term horizon.
This article was written by Edward Jones for use by
your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor. For more
information or a free, no-obligation protfolio review, call
Edward Jones investment representative Andy Andersen
at 772-545-9638.
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New Networking Event to
Target YOUR Potential
Clients and Referral Sources!
Your Chamber is rolling out a brand new member
event starting February 2013 – Cocktails and
Connections is “networking on steroids!”
Don’t miss this opportunity, which is only available
to Hobe Sound Chamber members, to host Cocktails
and Connections (C and C) at your place of business
or a venue of your choice. By hosting a C and C
event, chamber staff will plan a personal cocktail
reception, specifically designed for you, inviting
potential clients and direct referral sources for your
business category. Staff will bring 10 to 15 chamber
members to your venue of choice for a reception
focusing on sharing direct referrals and making personal business contacts.
“This is the perfect networking event for a business
owner, with limited time to network, who would like
us to hand deliver great connections. This is a good
opportunity for someone who may not have the time
to attend traditional chamber networking events. Large
member events can sometimes be intimidating for
some people. Cocktails and Connections is a more intimate way to network with chamber members who are
potential referrals for you,” said Angela Hoffman,
Chamber Executive Director.
Cocktails and Connections is a low cost event to host
and will showcase you and your business for only $150.
Chamber staff, considering your suggestions, will send
invitations to specific chamber members, manage the
RSVPs, publicize your sponsorship and coordinate and
bring the signature cocktail to be served. The event
sponsor will host the event, provide a light snack and
be prepared to speak and network. Attendees are hosted for free and will enjoy learning about the sponsor’s
business while networking and promoting their own
businesses as well.
If you would like to participate but don’t have a
place to host the event, it can take place in the
Chamber office conference room.
The dates currently on the Chamber calendar beginning on February 21st and continuing every other
month as follows: April 18th, June 20th, August 15th,
October 24th and December 5th.
The kick off for this exciting new event will take
place at 6pm on February 21st at Copley’s RV Center,
9795 SE Federal Highway, Hobe Sound. Ollie Copley
and his family are looking forward to hosting Cocktails
and Connections in their new showroom featuring
everything you need for RVing and camping, or even
picnicking on your own backyard patio.
Don’t miss out on the opportunity to host/sponsor
Cocktails and Connections on one of the available
dates. Please call Jan at the Chamber office 772-5464724 or email jotten@hobesound.org so that we can
get you on the calendar on your preferred date.
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Hobe Sound Pelican
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Picture Page
Photo by Chamber Staff
Attendees at the New Member Orientation Breakfast on January 24,
2013 at First United Methodist Church
Photo by Chamber Staff
January 10, 2013 Chamber Breakfast sponsor Derreck Ogden, Word
of Mouth Computers & Electronics and County Commissioner Doug
Smith
Photo by Chamber Staff
Table Sponsors, Jerry and Penny Cummings of Beauticontrol, at the
January 10, 2013 Chamber Breakfast
Photo by Chamber Staff
Left to right: Doug and Erin Smith, Janus Investigations, Brandon
Woodward, Law Office of Brandon Woodward, and Pete Morello,
The UPS Store socializing at the January 10, 2013 Chamber
Breakfast
Photo by Chamber Staff
From left: Lisa Compagno, Palm Tree Auto Sales and Dr. Nicole
Townsley, Merritt Family Chiropractic at the Wildly Successful
Women’s Wednesday Lunch, at Shrimpers Raw Bar and Grill on
January 16, 2013
Photo by Chamber Staff
Left to right: Angela Hoffman, Chamber, Dan Hulen, Fifth Third
Processing Solutions powered by Vantiv, Luncheon Sponsor, and
Jennifer Ahern, Helping People Succeed at the Wildly Successful
Women’s Wednesday Lunch, at Shrimpers Raw Bar and Grill on
January 16, 2013
Photo by Chamber Staff
From left: Carol Hodnett, United Way Martin Volunteers and Lucy
Corley, United Way of Martin County at the Wildly Successful
Women’s Wednesday Lunch, at Shrimpers Raw Bar and Grill on
January 16, 2013
Photo by Chamber Staff
From left: Shelley Snell, Habitat for Humanity Re-Store and Robyn
Chalmers, First American Title Insurance Company at the Wildly
Successful Women’s Wednesday Lunch, at Shrimpers Raw Bar and
Grill on January 16, 2013
Photo by Chamber Staff
Angela Hoffman, Chamber speaking at the November 28, 2012
Business After Hours at Barton’s Jewelers
Images in Paradise
Viewers anticipating the start of the Hobe Sound Christmas Parade
on December 1, 2012
Images in Paradise
Volunteer Kathleen Gemme distributes The Pelican to the parade
goers at the Hobe Sound Christmas Parade on December 1, 2012