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Published by the Greater Zephyrhills
Chamber of Commerce
June, 2015 Edition
JUNE
June 2 | Noon– 1pm
Ambassador Luncheon
Salsa’s Mexican Restaurant
5420 Gall Blvd
Chamber-Rotary 10th Annual
Zephyrhills Scramble
Silverado Golf & Country Club
June 4 | 7am - 8:30am
Business Breakfast
Sponsored by
The Samaritan Project
Golden Corral
68550 Gall Blvd.
June 6 | 10am– 2pm
Open House/Ribbon Cutting
Hope Ranch Learning Academy
Ribbon Cutting Noon
36322 SR 54 | Zephyrhills
June 17 | 11:30am - 1pm
KNOW
Knowledge Network of Women
Guest Speaker: Vonnie Mikkelsen
Microtel Inn & Suites
7839 Gall Blvd.
High Gross Winners
First National Bank of Pasco
John Evenhouse, JL Smith, Tim Crosby, Scott Manie
June 18 | 5:00-7:00pm
Mixer
Hosted by: Pasco News
Publications
Manolo’s Restaurant
July 2 | 7:00am-8:30am
Business Breakfast
Sponsored by: Bayfront Health
Medical Plaza 1, classroom 108
13100 Fort King Rd. | Dade City
High Net Winners
Mosaic Company
Jaye Duncan, Mike Johnson, Mike Messina, Scott Rowell
ZEPHYRHILLS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
YOUTH & EDUCATION PROGRAM DONORS
Greater Zephyrhills Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors
October 2014-September 2015
Citizen of the Month and Scholarship Fund
2014-2015
Bahr’s Propane Gas & AC
Church of the Living World
Florida Hospital Zephyrhills
Centennial Bank
Daniel Dwyer, Attorney-Mander Law Group
I R Staffing, Inc.
Jarrett Ford Dade City
Piccola Italia Restaurant
Rona Fletcher
San Antonio Citizens Federal Credit Union
The Ministerial Association of
Zephyrhills/Wesley Chapel
And...ALL of you who have participated in
50/50 drawings at Chamber events
Thank you for your generous
Support of Youth in our Community
As a direct result of your contributions, the
Chamber awarded $4000 in 2014 to local
graduating seniors pursuing their educational,
vocational and career goals.
The Chamber provides annual scholarships
funded through 50/50 drawings, events, and
individual or business donations. Scholarships
are awarded to local youth through a selection
process in Spring of every year. If you or your
business wishes to participate with educational
support, please call your Chamber office.
Officers
Carolyn Hodges, President-Faithful Friends Pet Cremation
Tim Linville, President Elect –E-Z Clean Car Wash
Josh Schneidmiller, Vice President—Western & Southern Life
Skip Skairus, Treasurer-CenterState Bank
Gary Hatrick, Secretary -High Road Photography
Directors
Amy Chappell -Florida Traditions Bank
Bill Heinrich—Florida Hospital Zephyrhills
Darrell Pennington—Honorary Lifetime Member
David West—Inside Out Leadership Development
Deborah Densmore—North Tampa Behavioral Health
John Kinsman-Martin Electric
Kevin Ryman -Ryman Construction/Ryman Roofing
Rebecca Gaddis -San Antonio Citizens Federal Credit Union
Tom Vanater-Nabers Jewelers
Wade Thomas -Thomas and Son , Inc.
Ex-Officio Members
Councilman Ken Burgess---City Council Liaison
Vonnie Mikkelsen---Executive Director
Committees and Board Liaisons
Membership: Gary Hatrick
Economic Development / Government Affairs: Skip Skairus
Community Outreach: AJ Hernandez
Ambassadors Liaison: Gary Hatrick
Professional Staff
Vonnie Mikkelsen-Executive Director
director@zephyrhillschamber.org
Pat Pennington - Membership/Marketing Manager
info@zephyrhillschamber.org
Melonie Monson-Membership Services Coordinator
news@zephyrhillschamber.org
Tenci Alexander-Customer Service Specialist:
reception@zephyrhillschamber.org
(Business & Visitors Center Services)
Chamber Business Hours
Monday through Friday 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
38550 Fifth Ave., Zephyrhills 33542
Ph: (813)782-1913 / Fax: (813)783-6060
Chamber-Rotary 10th Annual Z e p h y r h i l l s S c r a m b l e
A Day to Remember at Silverado Golf & Country Club | May 1, 2015
Photos this page courtesy of
Gary Hatrick and Cliff McDuffie
Chamber-Rotary 10th Annual Z e p h y r h i l l s S c r a m b l e
A Day to Remember at Silverado Golf & Country Club | May 1, 2015
2nd Net Winners Jarrett Ford
2nd Gross Winners EZ Clean Car Wash
Cliff Martin, Ed Blommell, Joe Mesiemore, John Mesiemore
Tim Linville, Chad Linville, Buddy McConnell, Jimmy Brownell
Longest Drive Men’s—Buddy McConnell
Longest Drive Women’s– Wanda Stevens
Closest to the Pin #4—Mike Towner
Closest to the Pin #7—Helen Winters
Closest to the Pin #13—Jimmy Brownell
Closest to the Puck—Wanda Stevens
Putting Contest—Randy Bahr
Thank you for another successful year at the
10th Annual Zephyrhills Scramble
Media Sponsors
Venue Sponsor
Door Prize /Goodie Bags
ABC Pizza
Golden Corral
Sonny’s BBQ
Accurate Insurance
Happy Cow
Sunrise Eatery
Bahr’s Propane & AC
JTD Enterprises
The Great Catch
Barbs Restaurant
Lake Bernadette
Topline Tire
Blackstones Reef & Grill
McGee Tire
Veterans Automotive Inc.
Brooksville Golf & CC
Microtel Inn & Suites
Village Inn
Carpet & Floor Source
Nabers Fine Jewelers
Walmart
C1 Bank
Piccola Italia
Wesley Chapel Toastmasters
Dices
Pinchasers
Westbrooke Manor
EZ Clean Wash
Silverado Golf & CC
YMCA
Florida Hospital Zephyrhills Simple Solutions
Gold Medal Products
Zephyrhills Free Press
Chamber of Commerce and Rotary Club
Zephyrhills Scramble Volunteers
Alice Jones
Gary Hatrick
Paul Flaig
Amy Chappell
Jennifer Clapper
Rachel Leblanc
Bob Bucklin
Jim Pittman
Rebecca Gaddis
Bob Winters
Katy Boyd
Rod Rehrig
Carolyn Hodges
Lee Heffelfinger
Russ Heffelfinger
Cliff McDuffie
Lee Maggard
Sam Abrahani
Dale Barnett
Liz Austin
Stephanie Stephenson
Darrell Pennington
Miriam Hansford
Stephen Herr
Don Edwards
Pam Winters
Vicky Jones
Skydive City
Corporate Team Sponsors
EZ Clean Wash
MIL –Tool Plastics
Ryman Roofing
FBC Plans & Engineering Services
Mosaic Company
Silverado Golf & Country Club
Gold Medal Products
Nye Commercial Advisors
Zephyr Palms RV Park
Humana
Ryman Construction
Zephyrhills Natural Spring
Water
Hole Sponsors
Alice Jones
Gulf Coast Financial
RX Care Pharmacy
B & N Lenz
Hits 106
Sonny's BBQ
Bahr’s Propane Gas & AC
Lee Reed Insurance
Sunstate Aluminum
Carriage Trade Cleaners
Magnolia Title
The Samaritan Project
Centennial Bank
Mander Law Group
The Thomas Promise
Cornelison Engineering &
Marine Corp League
The Zephyrhills News
Dennis Moses, Attorney at
Microtel Inn & Suites
Faithful Friends
Opening Doors World Wide
Boxed Lunch
Putting Contest
Sponsor
San Antonio Citizens
Island Breeze Cuban Cafe
Federal Credit Union
Closest to Pin –Men
Hole-In-One
Nabers Fine Jewelry
Jarrett Ford
Closest to Pin –Men
Beverage Cart
Florida Wellness Medical Group
Elite Skydiving
10th Annual Zephyrhills
Scramble Committee
Sean Klotz * John Evenhouse * Vonnie Mikkelsen
Pat Pennington * Melonie Monson * Tenci Alexander
Members Find Value in Annual Investment Plans
Gold Level Investors
CenterState Bank
Mosaic
San Antonio Citizens FCU
Platinum Level Investors
Bronze Level Investors
Bahr’s Propane Gas & AC
Centennial Bank
Florida Medical Clinic
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for BUSINESS
AND Member Services
is NOT A 9-5 Job
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ZephyrhillsChamber.org
Here are a few other ways
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Greater Zephyrhills Chamber of Commerce
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Encourage membership through innovative programs, services and benefits
Cruise Planners by American Express
5040 Sun Meadow Ct., Wesley Chapel, FL 33545
Robert Aloisio
(888) 827-1635
Travel Agency
Fletcher Music Centers
36520 SR 54 West, Zephyrhills, FL 33541
Bill Meyer
(813) 715-4775
Music
General RV Center
13396 US Hwy.92, Dover, FL 33527
Nathan Parkhurst
(813) 305-2500
RV Sales & Service
Suncoast Yellow Ribbon
Suicide Prevention Project
30537 Lettingwell Circle, Wesley Chapel, FL 33543
Betsey Westuba
(813) 406-4621
Health Services
The Great Catch
5039 1 Street, Zephyrhills, FL 33542
George Illes
(813) 782-7770
Restaurants
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Your Membership
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2.Advocacy
3.Exposure
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Berkshire Hathaway
Home Services
Oasis World Outreach Church of God
Betmar Acres Club, Inc.
Pasco Turf & Tractor/Carts
Unlimited
Chris Black Insurance
Reflections of Life Christian Church
Driftwood of Zephyrhills
Rotors of America Flight Academy
Emerald Inspection Service, LLC
Silverado Golf and Country Club
Florida Hospital Zephyrhills
The Laker/Lutz News
Heritage Academy
Vrana Consulting
Jarrett Ford
1st Computer Technologies, Inc
Kleen Karpet
MMR, Inc/Seamless Gutters & More
Greater Zephyrhills Chamber of Commerce
Economic Development & Government Affairs
Position the greater Zephyrhills area as the Preferred Location
for Business Growth in East Pasco County
Zephyrhills Economic Development Coalition (ZEDC)
publishes Medical Market Report
CLICK ON COVER BELOW TO VIEW FULL PUBLICATION
ZEDC
“Clearly Zephyrhills”
Marketing Publications
Available for Download. Click on Cover at
right to view.
Greater Zephyrhills Chamber of Commerce
Economic Development & Government Affairs
Position the greater Zephyrhills area as the Preferred Location
for Business Growth in East Pasco County
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Membership
Encourage membership and retention through innovative programs, services and benefits
May Events
Sponsored by Zephyrhills Economic Development Coalition
Guest Speaker Danny Burgess,
Florida House of Representatives, District 38
Membership
Encourage membership and retention through innovative programs, services and benefits
May Events
Congratulations!
Wee Care Clinic
Pediatric Urgent Care Clinic opens in
Zephyrhills
38184 Medical Center Ave., Zephyrhills
(813) 715-2812
Member Connection
“Join us for Java”
Hosted by
Florida Hospital Zephyrhills Creation Cafe
A Quarterly Meeting
Member Benefits and Networking
Next Meeting in August
Membership
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May Events
Mayoor Indian Restaurant
Hosts Chamber Mixer
Congratulations!
5727 6th Street, Zephyrhills
(813) 782-7082
June Ribbon Cuttings
Saturday, June 6
10am– 2pm
Hope Ranch
Learning Academy
36322 SR 54 | Zephyrhills
Ribbon Cutting @ Noon
Community News
Summer Haul Pass gives big break to
students on Pasco County buses
Pasco County Public Transportation (PCPT) will be
giving Pasco County students a chance to ride all
summer for only $20.00. The special student rate
will be effective starting June 1 until August 31,
2015.
“Students who have summer jobs can use the bus
and save a lot of money this summer,” said Mike
Carroll, Pasco County Public Transportation Director. “It sure beats spending their hard earned money
on gas and if they can’t afford a vehicle. The student
fare is a great choice to meet their transportation
needs.”
Passes will be sold at any Pasco County Library,
Pasco/Hernando State College West Campus
Bookstore and the PCPT Administrative Office located at 8620 Galen Wilson Boulevard Port Richey.
Fixed-route, transit buses operate throughout east
and west Pasco County and along State Road 54.
PCPT also operates the county's para-transit service for those persons unable to access transit service because of a verifiable disability, environmental
barrier, or distance from a route.
For more information about the student Summer
Haul Pass, call PCPT at (727) 834-3322, (352) 5214587 or (813) 235-6073. A brochure on the Summer
Haul Pass program can be viewed by clicking on
this link: http://fl-pascocounty.civicplus.com/
DocumentCenter/View/18371
For more information about bus routes, transportation news and schedules go to the following link:
http://www.ridepcpt.com
MyPasco is selected as name of new app
MyPasco was selected from more than 250 entries
Congratulations to Mike LaSala (works for Pasco
County Govt) Guy Colson (Hudson) and Ashley Pike
(Trinity). All three came up with the name MyPasco
which was selected to be the name of the new Android
and IPhone APP. The APP is expected to be ready for
download in mid to late June 2015
Pasco County Government has made a decision on a new
APP expected to be available to the public in June, 2015.
After asking the public for input, a committee selected MyPasco as the name of the new APP. The winning entry was
decided by an internal committee working on the APP development.
Three individuals came up with the name, MyPasco and will
receive a small prize as special thanks for their input. In all
more than 250 people made suggestions on naming the new
APP which is still being developed.
The new app will be designed for both Android and Apple
products and will have a variety of features including the
ability to view County Commission meetings, a live stream of
Pasco County Television, press releases, National Weather
Service alerts, park information, library locator, library catalogue search, social media access, emergency management
information, animal services, pet adoption services, road
blockage and commuter information.
“When we were looking at the entries the committee just
looked at the APP name entries, I didn’t want to know who
made each entry,” said Doug Tobin, Public Information Officer for Pasco County Government. “This will be a great tool
for citizens to have information at their fingertips by using
their smart phones. We also hope to get information from
citizens who participate in monthly surveys. We hope to provide our Commissioners with more real time survey information throughout the year once we roll out the APP.”
The Public Information Office has worked closely with other
departments such as Pasco County Information Technology,
Planning and Development, Metropolitan Planning Organization and a committee made up of Performance Development
Team members.
Citizens currently can participate until May 31st in an annual
online Citizen Survey available at the following link. https://
www.surveymonkey.
Business News
Update
Earns Designation for Elder Care
Bayfront Health Dade City has received designation as a
NICHE Hospital. The NICHE (Nurses Improving Care
for Healthsystem Elders) designation indicates a hospital's commitment to elder care excellence.
Our community’s growing number of people over age
65 makes improving geriatric nursing competencies
even more important. Bayfront Health Dade City pursued the NICHE program because it is designed to
strengthen the quality of care for older adult patients by
increasing awareness of geriatric issues, improving staff
competence in nursing care of the elderly, and supporting the implementation of hospital geriatric protocols.
“The NICHE designation signals our dedication to
providing patient-centered care for older adult patients,”
said Shauna McKinnon, Chief Executive Officer.
“Through our participation in the NICHE program — a
leading elder care nursing program — we are able to
offer evidence-based, interdisciplinary approaches that
promote better outcomes, positive experiences, and improved care for older adults. This leads to greater satisfaction rates for our patients, their families and our
staff.”
“Bayfront Health Dade City shows a tremendous commitment to meet the most critical challenge of our times
- quality care of older adults,” says Barbara Bricoli,
MPA, Executive Director - NICHE. “The hospital’s
dedication to drive continuous improvement processes
and enhance care marks them as leaders in the field.”
Bayfront Health Dade City is the first hospital in Pasco
County to receive NICHE designation.
on Florida TRADE.
As of 3/31/15, 2723
students have enrolled in Florida
TRADE programs
across the state; 1453
students have completed a Program of
Study; 1342 have earned at least once credential, and
203 students have earned multiple credentials. With
your support, 431 students have been placed in internship and job opportunities. We could not accomplish
any of the above numbers without the strong support of
our Career Source Boards, our EDCs, our Chambers of
Commerce, the Manufacturing Association of Florida
Center for Excellence, and you, our manufacturing
partners.
Though these numbers are impressive, they are not
enough. We need to do more. Last month we launched
our ”Drive to 1000” campaign to place 1000 Florida
TRADE students into jobs by 4/1/16. Several of you
have gone online and have committed to hiring at least
one of our students by 4/1/16. Some of you hired our
students during our career fair on April 22, 2015. For
those that have made that commitment, we thank you
for your support and we are truly appreciative that you
have responded to our call. For those who are still considering this decision, we ask you to take 4 minutes to
watch our new video, “Florida TRADE: The Smart
Choice”. In this video, you will hear from your fellow
manufacturers about their experiences hiring FL
TRADE students. You may watch our video by clicking on this link. https://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=L13WvYq8G68.
After viewing, please support us by clicking on the following link to make your commitment to hire at least
one Florida TRADE student. http://web.spcollege.edu/
survey/18135.
Thank you and as always, please contact us if we can
be of any assistance.
Community News
Food Policy Advisory Council
Adopted by Pasco County
PASCO COUNTY --- The Pasco Board of County
Commissioners adopted by unanimous decision a
resolution establishing the Pasco County Food
Policy Advisory Council (FPAC) on May 19, 2015.
With this resolution, Pasco County becomes a
leader in the Tampa Bay Region, as the only
county with an active Food Policy Council. Pasco
County joins only three other counties in the state
with an active Food Policy Councils – Duval, Miami-Dade, and Orange.
The mission of the Pasco Food Policy Advisory
Council is to facilitate the development of responsible policies improving access to culturally appropriate, nutritionally sound and affordable food
produced in Pasco County. County Commissioners will appoint the members of the council, which
will include representatives from various sectors
of the community, including: agriculture, health
and human services, education, market management, and several others.
The first task of the council will be to conduct a
countywide food assessment. This assessment
will help identify resources, needs, and specific
challenges that relate to Pasco County’s food
system. The finding of the assessment will provide the County an opportunity to address gaps
within the current food system.
Several individuals were vital in bringing this resolution and council to fruition. Commissioner,
Kathryn Starkey, supported the establishment of
a planning group, with Todd Engala as staff liaison. In addition to County support, residents participated in the development of this council: Travis
Morehead (Farmer and Business Owner), Dell
deChant (Educator, USF and Environmental
Committee Chair, City of New Port Richey),
Deanna Krautner (State of Florida, Department of
Health/Pasco County), and Dr. Whitney Elmore
(UF/IFAS Extension/Pasco County
Extension Director).
Pasco’s Operation Green Light Meant “Go” for Success! he Office of the Pasco County Clerk & Comptroller provided a one-time opportunity on April 18,
2015, for citizens to pay in full their overdue Pasco
County traffic tickets, as well as court costs and
fines, restore their driving privileges, and save a
25% collections surcharge. The Pasco Clerk &
Comptroller’s Office served 302 customers and collected a total of $81,351 during the Operation Green
Light. Event Statistics
• 170 customers were assisted in person, totaling
$52,759
 132 customers were assisted by the call centers,
totaling $28,592.
 136 customers were eligible to have their
driver’s license reinstated in Pasco County.
“Our team was pleased to assist customers who participated in Operation Green Light with the goal to
reinstate their licenses. Our justice partners worked
diligently in partnership with us to make the Pasco
County Operation Green Light event successful for
our customers. I want to thank our Office teammates, the Sixth Judicial Circuit Court, the Pasco
Sheriff’s Office, Pasco County Board of County
Commissioners, and the Pasco Tax Collector’s Office for their assistance with Operation Green Light.
Additionally, I want to thank the media and our
community partners, including chambers of commerce, universities, colleges, businesses, non-profit
entities, and the cities in our community that shared
public announcements about this event,” said Dr.
Paula O’Neil, Pasco Clerk & Comptroller
Community News
Summer Jam
Saturday, June 27 | Skydive City
The Office of Paula S. O'Neil, Ph.D.,
would like to inform Pasco County citizens of a revived fraud scheme so they
may protect themselves from becoming
victims. Scammers posing as law enforcement officers from the Warrants Division call citizens threatening jail time
for failing to appear for jury service.
Be advised: Jury summonses are sent
through regular mail. If you failed to
appear for jury service, an order to
show cause may be mailed to you to
appear before the court. The Clerk &
Comptroller's Office never contacts
jurors who failed to appear by phone.
Additionally, law enforcement would
not demand payment, in lieu of arrest,
due to failure to appear for jury service.
The Clerk & Comptroller's Office is
working closely with the Pasco County
Sheriff's Office to keep the public informed and will remain vigilant as the
investigation continues. If you receive
any suspicious or unsolicited communication about jury service, contact the Pasco County Clerk & Comptroller's Office
at (800) 368-2411 x8031.
Cost $5 adults, $4 Kids (includes entry to Fun Zone)
Kid Zone will include Water Slides along with various
games and activities. Pre-Sale tickets available now at
http:www.crayconnect.com/events/Summerjam/zhills.html
Food Vendors All Day- Live Music 2 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Visit us at: TheThomasPromise.org or on our Facebook
page to stay up to date on everything we are doing!
OPTIMIZE RECYCLING AT YOUR
PASCO COUNTY EVENT
Event recycling starts at the top –
with the event organizer(s). Recycling has to be planned. If done
well, recycling can give a positive
boost to an event’s image. Everyone wants to recycle; you just need
to offer a way to do it. Each level of
the event organization has its recycling job. For More Information
Contact:
Helen Torczynowycz Pasco County Recycling
Recycling and Education, Utilities Solid Waste
14230 Hays Rd (front gate) Spring Hill, FL 34610
The Next Student Citizen of the Month will be held on September 16th
MAY
STUDENT CITIZEN OF THE MONTH
A Program of the Greater Zephyrhills Chamber of Commerce Honoring Youth Citizenship since 1997
Student Citizens of the Month
THE BROACH SCHOOL
Thank you for Supporting Youth in Our Community!
MEDALLION SPONSOR
Josie Putney
Florida Hospital Zephyrhills
CHESTER TAYLOR ELEMENTARY
BREAKFAST AND VENUE
Devin Echevarria
The Church at Chancey Road
EAST PASCO ADVENTIST ACADEMY
Priscylla Peek
HERITAGE ACADEMY
Devon Bingham
GOLD SPONSORS
IR Staffing, Edward Jones Financial
First National Bank of Pasco, Mosaic, Rona Fletcher
San Antonio Citizens Federal Credit Union,
SUPPORTERS
Danny Burgess, Florida House of Representatives,
HOPE RANCH LEARNING ACADEMY
District 38 - Letter of Commendation
Savanna Sanders
City Of Zephyrhills Mayor, Gene Whitfield - Letter of Commendation
RAYMOND B. STEWART MIDDLE SCHOOL
Victoria Pelfrey
WEST ZEPHYRHILLS ELEMENTARY
US Congressman, Gus Bilirakis - Letter of Commendation & Gift
Pasco County Clerk, Dr. Paula S. O’Neil - Certificates & Rulers
San Antonio Citizens Federal Credit Union-Piggy Banks
Creative Advantages - COM logo design & Proud Parent Bumper Stickers
Centennial Bank - School Supplies
Roxana Guerra
Bahr’s Propane Gas & AC –School Supplies
WOODLAND ELEMENTARY
IR Staffing - Family Portrait Sitting
Aaron McHenry
ZEPHYRHILLS HIGH SCHOOL
Madison Reidenbach
Ministerial Association of Zephyrhills & Wesley Chapel - Bibles
Rotary Club of Zephyrhills Noon - Carry Totes
Sonny’s Bar-B-Q - Gift Cards
Tampa Tribune –Media Sponsor
CHAMBER NEWS
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Pasco County Sherriff,
Chris Nocco
Newsletter
PASCO SHERIFF’S OFFICE NEWSLETTER
June 2015
There’s always talk of how we can work better together, whether it’s working hand-in-hand as parents or siblings simply joining together to get the chores done at home. I believe the best time to instill that sense of collaboration is early in
a child’s life, which can create a foundation for them the rest of their lives. The Pasco Sheriff’s Office sponsors the Pasco Police Athletic League (PPAL) which is a youth football and cheerleading program that spans all of Pasco County.
Each year, our coaches mentor about 1,500 kids between the ages of 5 to 13 for football, and 3 to 14 for cheerleading.
Kids can sign up for PPAL now, practice begins in July, and the season runs from August to November.
We have teams in Dade City, Land O’ Lakes, Hudson, New Port Richey, River Ridge, Trinity, Wesley Chapel and
Zephyrhills. The Pasco Police Athletic League was formed more than 40 years ago to accomplish a number of goals,
which continues to be important today: Inspire kids to practice the ideals of sportsmanship and physical fitness in an
effort to promote teamwork, dedication and discipline; promote safety; use of sound football fundamentals; encouraging a healthy lifestyle; and to foster a healthy relationship between the community and our agency, among other objectives. The 10-game football season culminates with a Super Bowl and this year we’ve even added a Pro Bowl. There is
NO travel requirements out of the county, unless cheerleaders wish to join some competitions that are not mandatory.
Many leagues need volunteers to assist as coaches, board members, concessions workers, and other duties to support
the children on the field. PPAL has the most stringent requirements for volunteers than any other youth sports program
in the Tampa Bay area, and the Pasco Sheriff’s Office conducts a thorough background check on all applicants for the
safety of the children. If you are interested to volunteer in one of the leagues, go to www.ppalregistration.com to fill out
an application.
Your impact can also be felt by donating to the league. Every year, PPAL helps pay the registration fees for many underprivileged children who cannot afford the cost to play. Unfortunately, for many of these kids, their time on the field
provides the only interaction with positive adult role models in their life and the chance to have fun with other kids their
age. PPAL has been a shining light in so many lives of children, some who have even gone on to play in college, the
NFL, or have become leaders in our community. Let’s continue to provide our children the support to get them and
keep them on the right path!
For more information on PPAL, including to sign up your child, donate, or for more information, please visit
www.pascopal.com.
AMBASSADORS’ CORNER
Ambassador Notables
Thank you for your time in volunteering
for the golf tournament.
It was an absolutely beautiful
day and you all made it even
better with your enthusiasm
and willingness to pitch in where needed. YOU made the 10th Annual Golf Tournament a great success again this year.
Ambassador Program Sponsor
Florida Hospital Zephyrhills
Greater Zephyrhills
Chamber of Commerce
Ambassadors
Gary Hatrick, Program Chair
Be our guest at the monthly Ambassadors
Luncheon
First Tuesday of the Month * 12Noon
Chamber Office 38550 Fifth Ave., Zephyrhills
Call for Info and to RSVP: (813) 782-1913
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Jennifer Clapper
Don Edwards
Rachel LeBlanc
Diana MacDiarmid
Nils Lenz
Tim Mitchell
Tim Dozier
Nick Lenz
Stephanie Stephenson
Katy Boyd
Leigh Cant
Vicky Jones
Lee Heffelfinger
Brad Bricker
George Swatzbaugh
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Cheryl Hinton
Carolyn Hodges
John MacDiarmid
Gary Hatrick
Cliff McDuffie
Lindsay Johnson
Jeannette Hall
Miriam Hansford
Sam Abrahani
Lee Maggard
Sigrid Green
Suzanne Beauchaine
George Kendall
Russ Heffelfinger
Roxy Bricker
Rod Rehrig
Michelle Crowder-Soellner
ExpressVote Certification Marks the End
of Touchscreen Voting for Pasco County
With the Division of Elections' certification of the ExpressVote marking device, Pasco County
will move forward in the final phase of compliance with the 2007 legislation that mandated all
Florida counties to replace touchscreen voting equipment with optical scan voting equipment. Although Pasco County has been using optical scan equipment for the past seven years, the
ExpressVote will replace the last of the iVotronic touchscreen voting machines used currently in
Pasco County by persons with disabilities.
The ExpressVote system combines paper-based voting with touchscreen technology and features
both audio and visual formats. For those with visual limitations, there is a contrast button that
changes the screen to high contrast and an optional zoom button, or a voter may opt to use the audio feature which uses a handheld console to make ballot selections. Voters using the ExpressVote
system are given the opportunity to review their selections and to make changes before printing
their voted ballot for the DS200 optical scanner.
The elections' office will receive the new equipment in the next few months and will immediately
begin preparations for deployment in the 2016 election cycle. After staff is fully trained, procedures will be written and training manuals prepared for the pollworkers.
ExpressVote allows all voters, including those with special needs, to vote independently and to
cast their ballots privately and autonomously; however, the Certification by the Division of Elections has been granted for use solely by persons with disabilities. ExpressVote meets and exceeds
the rigorous 2005 Voluntary Voting Systems Guidelines and HAVA section 301 accessibility requirements.
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813-948-9109
Zephyrhills Chamber Executive Director
to step down in July
From Release May 5, 2015—Greater Zephyrhills Chamber of Commerce
Executive Director Vonnie Mikkelsen announced her resignation today having accepted a position as executive director/CEO of the Chamber of Commerce in Springfield, Ore.
Mikkelsen’s final day will be July 2 and she will begin her new position
July 13. The Springfield Chamber is located 10 miles from the rural city of
Junction City, Ore. where Mikkelsen grew up.
“I have grown very fond of Zephyrhills, and so the decision has been a difficult one. But I also know that with change comes endless possibilities. I’m
certain that the next Executive Director will find, like I did, that this position offers a rare opportunity to work with remarkable people and serve in a place that is truly special,“ Mikkelsen said.
The Zephyrhills Chamber has formed a search committee to find a replacement for Mikkelsen by the end of June. Chamber president Carolyn Hodges said that applications will be accepted between May 11 and June 1. A job description for
the position may be found on the Chamber website ZephyrhillsChamber.org.
“Vonnie has been a tireless advocate for the Zephyrhills community and an inspiring leader for the Chamber of Commerce. We’re excited for her to be returning to her roots in Oregon,” Hodges said. “It’s a new chapter for the Zephyrhills
Chamber,” Hodges continued, “and we are looking forward to finding the person who is the right fit and can build on the
foundation that Vonnie established over the past six years.”
Mikkelsen came to the Zephyrhills Chamber in 2009.
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