Newsletter - Dunedin Chamber December 2009

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Vol. 9 No. 6
December 2009
84th Annual Dinner Will Focus on
Recognition
It Will Be 26 Years of Thanking
Dunedin’s Teachers
This year’s Annual Dinner marks the beginning of the
Chamber’s 84th year of service to Dunedin. You are
invited to join in the celebration, watch the change in
leadership, and give some very deserving individuals
and businesses a pat on the back. Plus it promises a
great meal, time with friends new and old, and an
opportunity to look back at an interesting year.
Mark your calendars now for Saturday, January 16.
The Annual Dinner will take place at Bon Appetit, with
cocktails at 6:30 p.m., followed by the dinner and
program. In spite of the challenges of 2009, there are
many people to thank for this year’s successes and
fun to be had while doing it. Now it’s time to let Chair
Lou Galdieri (Mease Dunedin/Mease Countryside Hospitals) reflect upon his year and learn what incoming
Chair Jack Norton (Mease Manor) has planned at the
helm of the organization for 2010. It’s hard to believe
we’re already starting the second decade of the 2000’s!
The Chamber experienced many positives this year
under Lou’s leadership and now it’s time to recognize
all who joined with him to help make them possible.
Plus it’s the Chamber’s opportunity to name the newest recipient of several coveted awards like the Beatrice
Donoghue Delightful Dunedin Award, and the Small,
Medium and Large Businesses of the Year.
This year’s Annual Dinner is being sponsored by
Morton Plant Mease Foundation. The beautiful flower
arrangements are being designed by Karnation Korner
Florist and entertainment will be by the lovely and
talented Michelle Grossman.
The tantalizing dinner choices are either Slow Roasted
Prime Rib of Beef au jus or Pistachio crusted North
Atlantic Salmon with Goat Cheese Beurre Blanc. The
cost per person is $36 per person.
This year we’re going green and e-mailing invitations
to the Annual Dinner. You may print out your invitation
and mail it back but it’s much easier to do it on line. You
can make your meal selection at the same time.
Please plan to attend this very special event for our
Chamber and our community, join in the celebration,
You can be a part of it.
Our Teachers Appreciation
Breakfast is celebrating its 26th
Anniversary!
The Annual Teacher’s Appreciation Breakfast is scheduled for Friday, January 22, at
the Dunedin Golf Club, 7:30 a.m.
There has already been a lot of support for the
teachers and the event this year thanks to the generosity of the Mease Dunedin Hospital, Mease Manor
and the Toronto/Dunedin Blue Jays and Huntington
Learning Center. Huntington Learning Center and
Chick-fil-A (Westfield Countryside Mall) are also generously providing a gift for each teacher. It’s going to
be a lovely celebration of our community’s teachers,
both from the public and private schools.
Please consider sponsoring a table of teachers for
this very special recognition program. Tables are
$125.00 each with one reserved seat for a representative from your business. Individual teachers may
also be sponsored at $20.00 per teacher. All table
sponsors are recognized in the programs given to all
teachers, from the podium during the breakfast, and in
(Annual Dinner See Page 6)
(Teachers Breakfast See Page 8)
Florida Encounter Meant $10,000
Economic Impact in Dunedin
On Tuesday, November 17, the State of Florida’s
tourism marketing arm, VISIT FLORIDA, in cooperation
with Visit St. Pete/Clearwater, Pinellas County’s tourism division, brought over 130 meeting planners from
around the United States to Pinellas County.
They stayed at Innisbrook Resort and were met by
representatives from meeting and convention facilities
from around the State of Florida. We were fortunate
enough to have this important delegation in Dunedin for
a “Dunedin Dine Around.” Each delegate was given
$75 in "Dunedin Dollars" to spend in our community,
mostly at area restaurants. The goal was to introduce
them to our city and the possibilities we have for
(Florida Encounter see Page 7)
Greater Dunedin
Chamber of Commerce
2009 OFFICERS
Chairman of the Board
Lou Galdieri
Mease Dunedin Hospital
Immediate Past Chair
Terry Hodge
The Terbo Group
Chair-Elect
Jack Norton
Mease Manor
Vice Chairs
Ken Carson
Toronto Blue Jays
Marsha Goins
The Enchanted Branch Gift Gallery
Pete Krulder
Honeymoon Island State Park
Jeff Rhoads
Florida Auto Exchange
Dan Zucker
Zucker & Zucker
Creative Marketing
Treasurer
Pati Sieg
Old Harbor Bank
President & CEO
Lynn Wargo
Advisory Council
Rob DiSpirito
City of Dunedin
Pam Guler
Morton Plant Mease Health Care
John McElaney
System Revivers
Sonny Thornton
Thornton Donoghue & Assoc.
Directors
Carlos Fernandez
Nielsen Company
Chris Giuliana
ARAG N.A. Inc.
Andrew Gracy
Peebles & Gracy
Judy Haner
Coldwell Banker/Wikle Properties
Stephen Komara
Komara Dentistry
Carl Krave
Glencairn Cottages/
Pocket Neighborhoods
Susan Littlejohn
Susan Littlejohn Realty, Inc.
Frank Massotto
UBS Financial Services
Melissa McCormick
McCormick Stevenson Corp.
Brian Ottoson
Ottoson Enterprises, Inc
Staff
Ted Napp
Member Development Rep.
Phyllis Debien
Member Services Manager
Betty Sweetland
Visitor Services Manager
A Massage and Soothing Cup – A Desirable
Combination
The November Business Before Hours was held
at a charming new business, Two Hands to Heal
and Soothing Cup Studio, located at 1019 MLK, Jr.
Blvd., just north of SR 580.
Owner Donna Griffiths and her wonderful staff
warmly greeted everyone at the event. Members
were given tours and educated on the many services this unique business offers.
The menu, featuring many types of coffees, teas,
sandwiches, pastries, and much more, was delightful to discover. Plus Donna and her staff
offered a wide range of pastries to sample, plus an
absolutely delicious yogurt parfait that was a hit
with everyone.
Stop by and get a mini massage while sipping a
hot beverage and take the time to take care of you.
to help make your hectic life a little more relaxed.
Donna Griffiths, owner of Two Hands
to Heal and Soothing Cup Studio,
introduced her growing business
and lovely location to members at
the Before Hours.
Donna and her staff are there
Members Leave Quarterly Lunch Less Stressed
You couldn’t help but learn something helpful and healthy at the Chamber’s
December Quarterly Lunch. Led by Seamus
Allman, Employee and Student Assistance Program Manger for BayCare Health System,
members were treated to a wealth of information
and ideas on reducing stress in our lives or helping
minimize the negative affects of it.
Mr. Allman, a seasoned professional with many
years in the field, shared concrete examples of
what do to about stress. He talked about the
causes of stress in our lives and how it manifests
itself, and how different people handle it. Some of
the points were acknowledge the stress in your life
Seamus Allman, Manager of Em- and pay attention to it, recognize its causes,
ployee and Student Assistance
process your feelings, create an action plan to
Programs at Baycare.
help deal with it, and then learn to put it aside. By
all means, appreciate the good things in your life, monitor your stress producers and
your reactions, exercise, eat right and take time to relax.
Very special thanks to Mr. Allman and Lou Galdieri (Mease Dunedin Hospital) for his
assistance in coordinating the lunch, and Morton Plant Mease Foundation for their
support of it. Thanks, too, to the wonderful staff at Bon Appetit for creating the
delicious lunch and their warm hospitality in serving it.
Happy Holidays
From our Chamber Family
To you and Y
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Yours!
ous New Y
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Best Wishes for a Happy
osperous
Year!
Happy,, Healthy & PPrrosper
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Welcome New Members
Chuck Dean
PO Box 1373
Palm Harbor, FL 34682
Ph. 727-692-3978
chuckdean1@yahoo.com
Citizen Member
The Caribbean Cafe
Wayne Ordes
2340 SR 580
Clearwater, FL 33763
Ph. 727-712-8226
Fax 727-712-8227
caribbeancafe@aol.com
Sandwich Shop / Restaurant
Family Fitness Centers
Scott Richards, Laurette Pergola
2646 Bayshore Blvd.
Dunedin, FL 34698
Ph. 727-736-6698
Fax 727-375-1574
familyfitnesscenters@live.com
epbootcamp@live.com
Fitness Centers
The Victoria Palms
Vickie Riney
700 Lyndhurst St.
Dunedin, FL 34698
Ph. 727-734-0319
Fax 727-736-6115
sales@thevictoriapalms.com
www.thevictoriapalms.com
Apartment/Condo
Morton Plant Mease Foundation
Amanda Fisher
1200 Druid Rd. S.
Clearwater, FL 33756
Ph. 727-725-6368
Fax 727-461-8131
amanda.fisher@baycare.org
www.mpmfoundation.org
Non Profit
Governmental Affairs – Focuses on City Issues
Members of the Chamber’s Governmental Affairs
Committee has an opportunity to get briefings on
several projects within the City of Dunedin thanks to a
visit from Vice Mayor Julie Scales.
Here are a few highlights from her comments:
Stormwater Fees & Unit Charge Discrepancies –
The commission is awaiting the audit results and will
focus on the issues again at their February workshop.
City staff is going through a total recalculation process
of all utility customers to ensure proper formulas are in
place.
Dunedin Golf Club – It’s official and both parties seem
to be happy with the new agreement.
Corridor Improvements – The Douglas and Patricia
Avenue corridor studies have been completed. The
Dunedin Causeway study will be starting soon, followed by the Main St. to the Marina study.
Elections in November – Most of the focus is on the
cost savings at this point. Voter turnout is also being
considered, as well as awareness of the elections.
More to come.
Other issues covered were the branding of Dunedin,
Vice Mayor Julie Scales and
City Manager Rob DiSpirito
shared a lot of information
with the Governmental Affairs
Committee. These meetings
are interesting open to all
Chamber members. Please
join us – the 2nd Tuesday of
the month, 8 a.m., at the
Chamber.
which began in Dunedin’s Tourism Marketing Committee, “Visit Dunedin.” This group has been talking
about a branding opportunity, which will be going
before the Commission for a formal agreement. It’s a
process that will be open to everyone in the community
for input. Watch your e-mail and newsletter for more
on this important opportunity.
The DOT will be resurfacing SR 580/Main St. this
spring. The City is looking at establishing a median at
Virginia and Pinehurst to make pedestrian crossing
safer.The 24-acre former Nielsen site is now owned by
Wells Fargo and under a new broker. Mixed use
options, the main building structure, and looking at
parts of the property as parcels, are under consideration and discussion.
The City’s budget, Orangewood/Dunedin Isles and
the drainage issues were also discussed.
The Governmental Affairs Committee is open to any
Chamber member interested in attending. Next month,
Mayor Dave Eggers joins the group to start of the new
year on Tuesday, January 8, 8 a.m., in the Chamber’s
Board Room, 301 Main St.
CIS
Coleman Insurance Services
Bill Coleman
wjcoleman@aol.com
1255 Belcher Road, Dunedin
FL 34698
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Phone 727-239-4966 Fax 727-441-9566
Life • Commercial • Auto • Home • Health •Investments
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Renewing Members
The dates below show the year these members joined the Chamber and we congratulate and thank them for their
continuing support.
1965
Progress Energy
Melissa Seixas
PO Box 14042
St. Petersburg
1972
Regions Bank
Kalliopi Parianos
1042 Main St.
Dunedin
1974
Kally K's
Eleanora Mihopoulos
1600 Main St.
Dunedin
Rent-A-Used
Jeffrey L. Rhoads
2300 SR 580
Clearwater
1978
Davidson, Jamieson & Assoc.
John N. Davidson
1956 Bayshore Blvd.
Dunedin
1980
Tina Webb ASID Interior
Designs
Tina Webb
P.O. Box2366
Dunedin
1982
Highland Animal Hospital
Brett M. Finkelstein, D.V. M.
399 Patricia Ave.
Dunedin
Classic Boutique & Gallery
Matthew and Johanna Bernard
2678 Bayshore Blvd.
Dunedin
1983
Animal Hospital of Dunedin
Patrick H. Hafner, D.V.M.
1355 Pinehurst Rd.
Dunedin
Energy Conservatory, Inc.
Robert Nohren
745 Main St.
Dunedin
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic
Church
Father Gary Dowsey
750 San Salvador Dr.
Dunedin
1984
Around the Clock Refinishers
Richard J. Hemme
1415 Main St. Lot 148
Dunedin
1986
Dick Carroll, Inc.
Dick Carroll
200 Douglas Ave.
Dunedin
1989
Sea Sea Riders
Silvia Tzekas
221 Main St.
Dunedin
1990
Arry's Roofing Services
Rebecca Housh
770 N. Grosse Ave.
Tarpon Springs
J. B. Edwards & Assoc.
Sarah Harring
443 Grant St.
Dunedin
1991
Florida Auto Exchange Co.
Jeffrey L. Rhoads
2201 Main St.
Dunedin
1995
Casa Tina
Javier and Tina Avila
365 Main St.
Dunedin
Downtown Dunedin
Merchants Assoc.
Michael Bryant
PO Box 2112
Dunedin
1997
Curlew Hills Memory
Gardens
Keenan Knopke
P.O. Box 1950
Palm Harbor
1999
LogoPro.com
Tracie Gattas
745 Main St. #B
Dunedin
Meranova Guest Inn
David Roy
458 Virginia Lane
Dunedin
2000
Clearwater Gas System
Christi Cheatham
400 N. Myrtle Ave.
Clearwater
2002
Representative Tom
Anderson
351-B Main St.
Dunedin
Charlie Earhart Realty
Karen Leonard
2032 Bayshore Blvd.
Dunedin
Graham Design Assoc., P.A.
Jim Graham
585 Main St. #201
Dunedin
Holiday Inn Express Hotel
and Suites
Gabrielle Mullins
975 Broadway
Dunedin
The Blue Moon Inn
Gary and Freda Timmons
2920 Alt. 19 N.
Dunedin
2003
Cavileer Locksmith, Inc.
Richard Cavileer
2116 Main St.
Dunedin
2004
Charles Rutenberg Realty
Alexis Elie
518 Louden St.
Dunedin
PDR, Certified Public
Accountants
Charles Klein
29750 US 19 N. #101
Clearwater
Stirling Tropical Wines &
Special Occasions
Elinor Fox
461 Main St.
Dunedin
2005
Barber Agency
Bob Barber
2321 SR 580
Clearwater
2006
Cricketers British Pub &
Restaurant
Mike and Lisa Ioannou
2634 Bayshore Blvd.
Dunedin
Habitat for Humanity of
Pinellas Co.
Barbara Inman
3071 118th Ave. N.
St. Petersburg
2007
BlackHagen Design, Inc.
Lori Tamulonis
813 Douglas Ave. #C
Dunedin
Coleman Insurance
Services, LLC
Bill Coleman
1255 Belcher Rd.
Dunedin
Inside Out Construction
Pat Flammia
812 Louden Ave.
Dunedin
J. Kokolakis Contracting Inc.
Joseph J. Kokolakis
202 E. Center St.
Tarpon Springs
2008
Coldwell Banker Realty
Denis Romero
3474 Tampa Rd.
Palm Harbor
Northwestern Mutual / Kier
Financial Group
Hollee Kier
111 N. Belcher Rd.
Clearwater
Dunedin Montessori Academy
Strong Academic Program & Individual Instruction
After School Care
Computers
Art Lessons
Gymnastics
Ages 2 to 6
Preschool thru
Kindergarten
637 Michigan Blvd.
Dunedin FL 34698
734-0332
Ann Dietz
Owner & Director
Lic. #C020860
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Nice Green & Beautiful Hosted Fantastic Business After Hours
The hosts of the October Business After Hours, (lr) Nice Green & Beautiful’s owners, George &
Melody Ruiz, and General Manager Daisy Earls.
If you are looking for any outside improvements – pavers, pergolas, outside kitchens, plants & landscaping, ponds, fire pits and
more – Nice Green & Beautiful’s Business After Hours was the
place to be. And it still is if you’re making your outside living space
more livable!
The food was fantastic and abundant thanks to the generosity of
Nice Green & Beautiful’s owners, Melody and George Ruiz, as well
as expertly prepared and presented by Marguerite’s Deli & Catering. Plus every member attending was given a $25 gift certificate
for use on any purchase at NG & B and steel drum music filled the
space, making everything feel more fun and festive. To make
things even more memorable, the organizer extraordinaire, NG &
B’s General Manager Daisy Earls, gave everyone who could find
one a yard gnome. It was pretty funny seeing 30+ members
carrying out their newly found gnome at the end of the event.
Very special thanks to Melody and George Ruiz, Daisy Earls, and
all the staff at Nice Green and Beautiful Landscaping, as well as
Nice Cool & Beautiful Ponds, for creating such a fun and interesting
Business After Hours event.
Nice Cool & Beautiful’s
and Nice Green &
Beautiful's owner,
George Ruiz, poses with
mascot, “Roy the Coy.”
Holiday Shirts
and
Dunedin Shirts
on sale at the Chamber Office
Sweatshirts and Long & Short Sleeved T's
Assorted Colors
Tax Planning & Preparation • Financial Statements
Payroll Tax Preparation • Bank Reconciliation
Budgeting • Investment Analysis • Electronic Filing
Computer Consulting • Quick Books Set-Up
Monthly / Quarterly / Yearly Services
Individuals / Businesses / Estates / Trusts
James J. Hagan, Sr.
Accountant
Hagan & Associates, Inc.
1714 County Road 1, Suite 19
(727) 736-5100 (Fax)
Dunedin, FL 34698
(727) 734-2992
Sonny Thornton
Phone (727)734-0886
Fax
(727)736-1175
E-Mail sthornton@tda-fl.com
533 Main Street
Dunedin, Florida
34698
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Glencairn Cottages Opened for Business Before Hours
Glencairn Cottages is the result
of the vision and creativity of
Carl Krave, who talked a little
about the community at the Business Before Hours.
It was a long process, but Dunedin’s newest and most interesting neighborhood,
Glencairn Cottages,finally came into being when the first modular home was
completed in a few short weeks. Now the neighborhood features three homes,
with another one on the way.
When completed, Glencairn will feature 14 cottages ranging from 1,476 to 2,000
square feet, and is Tampa Bay’s first ALL-GREEN community, certified by the
Florida Green Building Coalition.
At the December Business Before Hours, members had the opportunity to tour
the original model, as well as meet some of the neighborhood’s new residents.
Carl Krave (Glencairn Cottages/Pocket Neighborhoods) and his business partner, Mark Brandt, welcomed everyone to the event. Members took the opportunity
to tour the model, upstairs and down, and get a sense of the quality and desirability
of the home.
Very special thanks to Carl and Mark for making members feel so welcomed,
especially on a blustery morning. If you haven’t visited the Glencairn community,
located just south of Main Street on Douglas Avenue, take the time to do so. You’ll
be glad you did.
Business Briefs!!
Has your business recently won an award? Moved?
Added a new service or product? If so, it’s time to share
it with all the Dunedin Chamber members! Each
month we’ll list what’s new and exciting right here in
Business Briefs. Just send, fax (734-8942) or e-mail
(pdebien@dunedin-fl.com) the info (one paragraph
please) and we’ll add it to our column.
Mease Manor, a retirement community located at
700 Mease Plaza, has redesigned and enhanced their
website, www.measemanor.com. It is now more user
friendly and functional.
Dunedin Beads, owned by Bobbie Sheehan, has
moved to their new location in Stirling Commons at 730
Broadway.
Check Out the Newsletter’s New
Look in January
As we usher in the new year, we’ll also introduce a
new look to the Chamber’s newsletter, thanks to the
creative folks at AdSharp.
The new format is easier to read and in a blog format.
It’s colorful and totally new for us. We hope you’ll enjoy
it and give us your feedback. Be watching your e-mail
in January and let us know what you think.
(Annual Dinner from Front Page)
enjoy a delicious dinner, and spend a relaxed evening
with other Chamber members.
For more information, please call the Chamber, 7333197.
Looking forward to 2010 and the new opportunities a
New Year affords us all.
Simon Jallo
President
John Jallo
Vice President
Jimmy Defrank
Manager
Curlew Hills
MEMORY GARDENS
Ron McCullough, Funeral Director
FUNERAL HOME "CEMETERY "CREMATORY
Where Your Peace of Mind Comes First
Fine Cigars
944 Patricia Avenue
Dunedin, Florida 34698
727/789-2000
727.734.3068
1750 Curlew Road, Palm Harbor, FL 34683
www.curlewhills.com
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2010 Board of Directors & Officers Slate Announced
The Chamber’s Chair-Elect, Jack Norton (Mease Manor), and the Nominating Committee are pleased to
announce the 2010 slate of officers that were voted upon at the November Board meeting. As directed by the
Chamber’s by-laws, these individuals’ names must be submitted to the membership. Please take a moment to
review them.
2010 Slate of Officers
Chairman of the Board – Jack Norton, Mease Manor
Chair-Elect – Dan Zucker, Zucker & Zucker Creative Marketing
Immediate Past Chairman – Lou Galdieri, Mease Dunedin Hospital
Treasurer – Pati Sieg, Old Harbor Bank
Vice Chairman, Community Services – Pete Krulder, Honeymoon Island State Park
Vice Chairman, Governmental Affairs – Jeff Rhoads, Florida Auto Exchange, Inc
Vice Chairman, Membership Services – Frank Massotto, UBS-Financial Services
Vice Chairman, Special Events – Brian Ottoson, Ottoson Enterprises
Vice Chairman, Technology – Henry Dicus, William A. Dicus, PA
Individuals nominated for new 2 & 3-year terms on the Board are:
Lori Badders, Security Title
Pam Guler, Morton Plant Mease Health Care
Debbie Loggerquist, Dunedin Golf Club
Gabriella Mullins, Holiday Inn Express/Amberlea Motel
Shelby Nelson, Toronto/Dunedin Blue Jays
Continuing to serve Dunedin on our Board are:
Carlos Fernandez, Nielsen Company
Chris Giuliana, ARAG Group
Marsha Goins, Enchanted Branch Gift Gallery
Judy Haner, Coldwell Banker
Carl Krave, Cottages at Glencairn
Nominations from the membership shall be delivered to the Chamber office no later than ten (10) days after this
publication of the nominating committee’s report.
In the event there are nominations from the membership, an election ballot consisting of the nominees from both
the Board and the membership shall be submitted to the membership for a vote. In the event there are no
nominations from the membership, the Board at its next regular meeting declares the nominations closed, and the
nominations submitted by the Board will be deemed elected by acclamation. All newly elected Directors shall
commence their term on the first day of the year.
The following were asked to serve as Advisors:
Terry Hodge, Terbo Construction
Susan Littlejohn, Susan Littlejohn Realty
John McElaney, System Revivers
(Florida Encounter from Front Page)
bringing back group business here.
At end of the night, when all the checks were tallied,
$10,000 had been spent in Dunedin, not only benefiting
the restaurants, but several shops as well. The guests
named their Dunedin visit as one of the highlights of
their stay and all were pleased with the opportunity to
get to know our community.
A very special thank you to DT Minich, Executive
Director of Visit St. Pete/Clearwater, and his staff for all
they did to showcase Dunedin. Thanks, too, to the New
World Celts, who volunteered to show up in force, with
kilts and swords, to greet the visitors. The delegates
were also greeted by the City Commission, as well as
a group of ambassadors from various businesses to
help them navigate through town, finding the restau-
rants and shops of their choice, and also to present
them with a cookie from Kookie Krums, complete with
Steve Spathelf’s “Greetings from Dunedin” mural from
the side of Thornton Donoghue & Associates.
Dunedin’s Beso del Sol Resort also joined in the fun,
taking delegates by limo to their hotel for a look around.
After the dust settled, Chamber President Lynn Wargo
attended the Tourist Development Council, and brought
a gift of a Dunedin mural cookie to them to thank them
for the opportunity to show off Dunedin. We’ve already
volunteered to do the same for any other groups they
want to bring to town!
Thanks to everyone who participated in making the
Florida Encounter conference visit a success. It took
everyone, joining together, to make the event a showcase for our city.
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The Chamber is Serving the
Community – on Saturdays!
Business Before Hours
Dunedin Cyclery
2058 Bayshore Blvd.
January 2010
8 - 9 a.m.
The Chamber’s Board of Directors is dedicated to service to our
community and members and is personally “walking the walk” so the
saying goes.
During these difficult economic times, they wanted to help direct more
business to your business, so the Chamber’s Visitors Center will be open
Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., January 9 through April.
We’ll be doing what we do everyday, welcoming visitors to our community, answering questions, giving referrals, and helping our guests make
the most of their visit to Dunedin. Of course, some of these guests will
also be potential new residents looking for products and services, and
hopefully your business.
If you know of anyone who may want to volunteer a Saturday or two, we’d
love the company. It’s incredibly rewarding and fun to have the opportunity
to help people discover Dunedin.
If you’re near the Chamber on Saturday, stop in and visit!
Business After Hours
Toronto Blue Jays
373 Douglas Ave.
January 19, 2010
5 - 7 p.m.
Business After Hours
Friends of the Library
Mini Trade Show
223 Douglas Ave.
February 18, 2009
5 - 7 p.m.
Chamber Represented in Holiday Events
A group of Board members, family and friends all walked along the
parade route for Dunedin’s Holiday Parade, passing out candy and good
cheer to all along the way.
Our float, in our opinion, was one of the coolest along the route. The
imaginative creation of Dan Zucker (Zucker & Zucker Creative Marketing),
it was a 10 foot high angel, complete with wings, trumpet and flowing
robes. The children’s reaction to her was worth the effort and warmed the
hearts of everyone who watched them.
Very special thanks to Dan for his wonderful creativity, Terry Hodge
(Terbo Construction) for providing the flatbed trailer and truck, and all who
walked along the route.
After the parade, the Chamber was open and in full swing for Old
Fashioned Christmas. Thanks the Dunedin Public Library, the Board
room was filled with children working on an art project or listening to
stories told by pajama-clad Library staffers. Plus Ms. Betty Johnson, a
quilter, was perched in the Chamber’s front window, reminding everyone
of the old department store Christmas window displays. Chamber staff
had the air filled with hot cider or mulled wine, all for the enjoyment of the
visitors to this unique, homey event.
If you have never taken the opportunity to attend Old Fashioned Christmas, make sure it’s on your calendar next year. It’s a wonderful event,
created by the City of Dunedin staff, and the perfect way to get into the
Holiday spirit!
(Teachers Breakfast from Front Page)
the newsletter following the event.
Door prizes are also key to the event. Each year over
100 gifts are given to our teachers, making them feel
special and thanked for their efforts all year long. If you
can give something from your business, it would be
very much appreciated. All businesses are recognized
as gifts are given so all the teachers will know of your
support.
What makes this thank you breakfast even more
Where To Contact Your Chamber
301 Main St., Dunedin 34698-5764
Ph 727-733-3197 Fax 727-734-8942
Internet www.dunedin-fl.com
E-Mail - chamber@dunedin-fl.com
Betty - chamber@dunedin-fl.com
Lynn - lwargo@dunedin-fl.com
Phyllis - pdebien@dunedin-fl.com
Ted - chamber@dunedin-fl.com
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Dunedin Chamber of Commerce
Visitor Center 301 Main St.
8:30 AM - 4:30 PM Monday - Friday
Jan
Jan
Jan
Jan
07
12
16
19
Jan
Jan
Jan
Feb
Feb
21
22
02
09
Tourism/Marketing
9:00 a.m.
Gov't Affairs
8:00 a.m.
Annual Dinner
6:30 p.m.
Business After Hours
5-7 p.m.
Toronto Blue Jays
BBH @ Dunedin Cyclery 8-9 a.m.
Date TBD
Board Meeting
7:30 a.m.
Teachers Breakfast
New Member Orientation 8:00 a.m.
Gov't Affairs
8:00 a.m.
unique is the support the Chamber is able to give to the
schools thanks to the generosity the individual businesses that join in the sponsorship effort. All the public
schools are “adopted” during the program, and a check
is given to each principal.
Please consider joining in this effort to thank our
teachers. If you would like to sponsor a table or provide
a door prize, please call the Chamber, 733-3197, and
we’ll make the necessary arrangements with you.
Thanks so much for your support!
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Chamber Auction – Sunset, Great Buys and Perfect Location
The Chamber’s Auction, held in November, was a
treat for the eyes and senses, as well as a place to get
some great bargains. Thanks to the hardworking
organizing committee, the clubhouse of Edgewater
Arms was transformed into a glowing, tropical venue,
boasting a spectacular view, and the perfect location
for friends, old and new, to enjoy themselves.
Very special thanks to Gaspar Tirone, President of the
Board of Edgewater Arms, and the Board, for permitting the Chamber’s event to be held there. The staff
was especially helpful on site and the residents were
kind to allow the Chamber members to enjoy their
beautiful location.
A larger than expected crowd turned out for the Auction, making it the most successful in years. Thanks to
everyone who supported the event, your participation is
greatly appreciated.
Very special thanks to the following restaurants or
businesses that contributed food or beverages for all to
enjoy:
The Black Pearl
The Boxcar
Chic-fil-A (Westfield Countryside Mall)
Country Boy Restaurant
Cricketers British Pub & Restaurant
Dunedin Country Club
Flanagan’s Irish Pub
Iris’ Grill
Ivory Mandarin Bistro
Sarah Lenard
Marguerites Deli & Cafe
Sea Sea Riders
Zucker & Zucker Creative Marketing
Got Wine and Cigars
Dunedin Brewery
The Dunedin House of Beer
These wonderful businesses or individuals donated
auction items:
Airco Golf
State Representative Tom Anderson
Arc Angel - Back N’ Balance
Belleview Biltmore Golf & Spa Resort
The Black Pearl - The Blue Moon Inn
The Boxcar - Cafe’ Honeymoon
Caladesi Connection
Carson Pest Control
Casa Tina’s - Celtic Realty
The Celtic Shop
Chi Chi Rodriquez Golf Club
Chiropractic Clinics, Inc. - City of Largo
Classic Boutique - Clearwater Country Club
Coconut Villas of Dunedin
Cricketers British Pub & Restaurant
Michael Colitz - Dunedin Brewery
Dick Carroll, Inc
Dunedin Country Club
Dunedin House of Beer
Dunedin Refrigeration
Dunlop Flags & Banners - Eddie’s Bar & Grill
The Enchanted Branch Gift Gallery
Energy Conservatory
Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd
Family Fitness
Flaming Wickeeeee
Flanagan’s Irish Pub
Finicky Window Cleaning
Florida Auto Exchange – Jeff & Kathy Rhoads
Florida Office Mart
Francis Wilson Playhouses
Jim Goins Photography
Old Harbor Bank
Our Lady of Lourdes - Papa John’s Pizza
Philipson’s Jewelry - Plumbing Services by Gus
Philipson Jewelers
Renaissance Vinoy Resort
Ringling Museum of Art
Romantique Jewelers - Romeo Chiropractic
Safety Harbor Resort & Spa
Sea Sea Riders - Ships N Trips
Strachans Homemade Ice Cream & Desserts
Sunset Jewelry - System Revivers
Tampa Bay Rays - Tampa Bay Favorites
Toronto/Dunedin Blue Jays
Wellness From Within - Deborah Karlan
Westchase Golf Club - Wet N’ Wild Orlando
Daniel L. Wolcott
Zucker & Zucker Creative Marketing
These fine sponsors made the event possible:
Dunedin Beacon
Florida Auto Exchange, Inc.
Graphic Odds & Ends
Inside Out Group
Mease Manor
Northwestern Mutual/Kier Financial
David Worobec & Hollee Kier
Coldwell Banker/Wikle Properties/Commercial
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