October 2008 Newsletter - Sebastian River Area Chamber of

700 Main Street, Sebastian, FL 32958
(772) 589-5969
www.SebastianChamber.com
October 2008 Issue
MEMBER SPOTLIGHT
Kim Ellis Insurance Services, Inc. is family
and faith-based and is located in Sebastian,
doing business in the area for over 15 years.
However, Jackie’s work not only connects
her to the commuity at large, but also with
her family who plays a role in the agency’s
success. “My mother owns and manages the
agency and we also have two of my grandmothers and sister-in-law working and everyone else in the office is just like family,”
Jackie said.
Jackie Hart
Kim Ellis Insurance Agency
Jackie Hart believes that those buying insurance should know everything about the policy
before purchasing it and she’ll take the time
in helping customers truly understand where
their money goes. She’s been selling insurance for over 5 years now with Kim Ellis Insurance Services, Inc. (formerly The David
Haeseler Insurance Agency), a full service
agency offering home, auto, life, health and
commercial insurance policies. But she does
more than welcome the opportunity to help
customers make the right insurance choices,
she is also the manager of Catastrophic Inventory Services, a company that safely and
securely stores your property inventory and
documents in a secure site, making important
personal or business information accessible
to you in the aftermath of a personal or widespread catastrophe.
Jackie has been a Floridian for most of her
life and is a Palm Bay High School graduate.
She and her husband have been married for
nine years and are raising their four year old
daughter in the Palm Bay area.
Jackie says that the main reason for her work
is “to make sure that everyone has enough
‘protection’ for all reasons.”
To contact Jackie, call 772-589-1800 or email
Jackie.Hart@kimellisagency.com or visit her
at the Kim Ellis Insurance Agency, located at
990 US Hwy 1, Suite A, Sebastian, across
the street from the westbound intersection of
CR 512.
For more information on Catastrophic Inventory Services, check out their website,
www.CATEBANK.com.
If you would like to “make the front page” of our
newsletter, make sure you schedule time this month
at one of our networking activities, and maybe your
name will be drawn for the monthly spotlight! Check
out our calendar inside!
PRESS RELEASE- The Sebastian River Area Chamber of Commerce, an organization
that supports business, promotes tourism and works on quality of life issues in the community, announced that it received a $15,000 donation from the National City-Harbor
Foundation. The donation will help towards the renovation of the Chamber building on
700 Main St., in Sebastian. The Chamber intends to do major repairs to the building, including adding a wrap around porch for visitors to enjoy while they are gathering information about the Sebastian River Area.
September Networking Events
Breakfast at North County Regional Park
We had a great time with the Sebastian Soccer Association out at the future soccer fields site (even in the rain).
Luncheon at Joanie’s Hometown Restaurant
Luncheon Sponsor: Results Plus, LLC– JoAnn Harris,
Diana Casteel, & Randy Lewis
Tom Michaels, Champion Home Health Care, Isabell Marron,
Rick Clayton, Dot Judah, Kristie Woodward, Oculina Bank,
Anjani Cirillo, Kashi School of Yoga & Sebastian Clambake
Craig Biggers & Debbi Vickers, Press Journal, Smirna
Hache– Santana, Space Coast Credit Union
Networking in progress!
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INFO, CALL NICOLE @ 772-589-5969!
Sebastian River Area Chamber of Commerce
Calendar of Events
October 2008
Oct. 1
Blues Birthday Bash Tickets Go On Sale!!!
Oct. 2
Noon
Chamber Executive Committee
Chamber Main St. Office
Oct. 3
8 a.m.
Chamber Monthly Breakfast
Riverside Bank
13633 US Highway 1, Sebastian
Oct. 9
8 a.m.
Chamber Full Board Meeting
Chamber Main St. Office
Oct. 13
5:30 p.m.
Blues Birthday Bash Committee
Chamber Main St. Office
Oct. 14
Noon
Chamber Monthly Luncheon at Capt Hiram’s Tiffany Room
Guest Speaker: Dr. Roxanne Malone
Sponsored by: Heaven’s Best Carpet Cleaning
Reservations Please! With reservation- $15, At the door -$20
Oct. 16
5:30 p.m.
Business and Pleasure
Park Place
1001 W. Lakeview Drive, Sebastian (off of Barber Street)
Oct. 17
7:00 p.m.
City of Sebastian Council Candidates Forum
City Council Chambers
Moderator for the Evening: IRC Commissioner Wesley Davis
Oct. 21
9:30 a.m.
Free Score Workshop— “An Excellent Business Plan”
Chamber Office, Reservations Please
5:30 p.m.
Chamber Tourism Committee Meeting
Chamber Office
Oct. 27
5:30 p.m.
Blues Birthday Bash Committee
Chamber Main St. Office
Oct. 31
12-1 p.m.
Brown Bag Lunch at Riverview Park
Kathy Hill, Saint Johns River Water Management District:
Biodiversity in the Indian River Lagoon
New Members
August 15th– September 12th
Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Oceanside
3384 Ocean Drive
Vero Beach, FL 32963
772-231-2300/ Fax: 772-234-8069
Carolyn Evans/ Jennifer Bates
Jennifer.Bates@holidayinnverobeach.com
www.hiverobeach.com
Lodging
Caribeno Architectural Group
13 Melbourne Avenue, Suite C
Melbourne, FL 32901
321-508-5165/ Fax: 321-773-3069
Kenneth Lebron
info@cag-architects.com
kennethl@cag-architects.com
www.cag-architects.com
Architects
Helen House International
Vero Beach, FL 32966
772-913-1415
Helen Jessup Murray
happyjessup@gmail.com
www.helenhousellc.com
Speaker/Coach
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B2B Chamber Member Discount Program
Updated July 11, 2008
The following members will offer their special discounts to Chamber members:
A Hidden Oasis Day Spa – full service salon – 20% retail products, 10% facials, manicure, pedicure and hair
care
Acorn Mini Storage – storage facility – 10% discount
Action Printers – Printing, copying, signs, 10% off products and services
Alternative Medicine Family Care Center – 10% off treatment and new patient exams
American Cancer Society – Free literature, support and speaking opportunities
American Red Cross, North Treasure Coast Chapter- 10% off classes in first aid, CPR
Anytime Fitness of Sebastian – 24 hour fitness center – waive enrollment fee, $30 security key, $32.50 month
for one year contract
Avon –Rosi Stubbs – 10% off products
Bay Street Optical – 10% off eyewear, contact lenses, non prescription fashion sunglasses
Beach Cove Custom Factory constructed homes or office - $ 2,000 discount
Buena Vista Eyeland – 10% off frames or sunglasses
Busy Bee Lawn & Garden Center, Inc., Plants, pottery, fountains, & butterfly garden supplies, 10% off
Capt. Christy Lenz “Casual Cruisin” Pontoon, Kayak tours, 10% off, call for various special tours and parties
Bay Street Pharmacy & Home Health Care – 20% off vitamins/cholesterol testing, free delivery/ local business
Don’s Aluminum – 10% off products
Capt’n Kool – Air Conditioning, Heating - $20 off AC, Heating or Pool Heater repair, $270 off any old system
replacement, free energy survey to help you save $
Champion Home Health Care – 5% off hourly rate
Christie Dental – Dental – 10% off service, not good with any other offer
Coastline Tire – Automotive Tires and Repair – 10% off labor, $5.00 off oil change
Coconut Bill’s – Nautical & tropical gifts – 15% off
Counseling for Life Changes – Counseling - $25.00 off
Community Acupuncture – acupuncture and Chinese medicine – 10%
Design Experience Gift Baskets – gourmet & specialty gift baskets, 15% off
Disney’s Vero Beach Resort – Lunch at Shutter’s Restaurant – 10% off lunch, Monday-Saturday
District 15NJTL Junior Olympic Assoc. – Tennis lessons – 20% off private lessons, 10% off clinics
Eva Tiffany Jeweler – 10% off jewelery repair, 15% off jewelry purchase, 15% off battery replacements
Express Huntin’ N Fishin’ – Hunting supplies, archery, bait & tackle, 10%
Fletcher’s Appliance & Bedding, Inc. - 10% off any Mattress Set
Florida Coast Information Services – Web Site Directories – 10% off electronic and communication services
Florida Floor Fashions – 10% storewide on all materials, excluding sale items
Green Brothers Construction, Inc. - $5,000 in free options with home purchase
Gutierres & Gutierrez, DDS - $100 off comprehensive Dental Exam and radiographs
Heartland Payment Systems – Payroll & Merchant Services – 10% off 1st year payroll processing
Heaven’s Best of Indian River – Carpet cleaning – 10% off
Hidden Harbour Cards & Gifts – 10% of sale (except consigned products)
Hometown News – Newspaper Ads – FREE color w/program
Indian River County Historical Society - $7.50 off each book
JST Flooring – Special Discount to members, depends on product & size
Joanie’s Hometown Restaurant – Family dining – 10% in house dining, ask about catering discount
John Lloyd Builders – Residential, Commercial Renovation - $2,500 in free options with purchase of remodel
or new construction valued at $125,000 or more.
Kristine Isham – Massage Therapy & Juice Plus - $10 off 1 hr. massage
Mangrove Mamma Riverboat Cruises & Eco Tours - $2.00 off each person for Ecotours, for Luncheon &
Dinner Cruises
Paradise Florist & Gifts, flower arrangements, plants, gift baskets, free delivery, 10% off your purchase
Roxanne Malone, D.D.S. – Dentistry, family, cosmetic, children, 10% of services
Manhattan Mortgage Corp. $300 gift card at closing
Manning Financial Group – mortgages - $300 off closing costs
Manpower – Employment & HR Services – 1 Free clerical assessment
Marita Schneider, Acupuncture Physician - $ 30 off initial exam
Maronda Homes – New Homes - $ 5,000 free options
Mel Fisher Center – Museum & Gift Shop – 10% discount in gift shopping
Merriweather Designs – Window Treatments – 10% off
Mr. Small Move – Moving, packing & storage - $150 off packing services, local move
MSC Fine Food & Service – Catering/food – Negotiable discount based upon volume
Norman Meyer, MD – Glasses – 10% off
Oak River Properties – Rentals, Property management, call for special discount
Outcast Charters, Inc. – Inshore and Offshore charters 10% off any charter
Oyster Pointe & Bay Resort – Timeshare Resort – 20% off rental, based on availability
PD-go! Web Solutions – 10% discount for new site, design, 1 month free hosting with a 12 month agreement
Pennwood Lodge – Rooms, Picnics, Parties, Reunions – 10% off
Perfect Image Pool Supply – Swimming pool supplies & service – 10% off
Power Painting of the Treasure Coast LLC – 10% off any job
Quality Carpets – Floor covering – Total level of discount to depend on job
Rebecca Carswell – Fun, unique method of improving communication 25% off
Rich Boyington Goldsmith – Retail & Custom Made Jewelry – 20% gold and silver
River Breeze Cabinetry – Kitchen, bath and specialty cabinetry – 15% off cabinetry
RPK Services – Residential/commercial cleaning, 20% off any service
Sandrfitt Motel - $5.00 off per room night (not valid with other promotions)
Sawgrass Welding & repair – airboat service and repair – 10%
Sebastian Inlet Marina, one month free rent with an annual contract
Sebastian Quality Storage – Storage Unit Rentals- 1st month free/no security deposit
Sebastian River Exterminating – Annual pest Control Treatment - $40.00 off
Shear Tranquility – 10% off services
SKYWIFI Technical Consulting - $ 20 off service call on computer repair and networking
Skydive Sebastian – Skydiving - $20.off
Snyder Plumbing – Plumbing Construction and Service – 10% off
Space Coast Credit Union – Open checking account, receive $25, refinance auto loan, receive $ 50.00
Stanley Steamer – 10% off carpet/upholstery clean/air duct/tile grout
Steven A. Long, P.A., Law Firm, 10% discount on legal services
Sweet Temptations – Invitations 40%, Chocolate Fountain Rental $ 50 off
TC Limousine Service & Taxi – Limo & Taxi Service – 10% off
The Tax Authority – Individual tax returns – 10%
Tim Modesitt State Farm Insurance – Large Road Atlas with an Auto Quote
The Fishermen’s Den – Bait and Tackle – 10% off purchase of tackle
TLC Preschool – childcare- Free registration ($40 value)
Treasure Coast Watercraft – 10% off rentals
Trendsetters Construction Inc. – Residential & Commercial contracting, 5% (Up to $2,000)
U.S. 1 Self Storage – self storage – 25% off monthly rent
VeroBeach.com – 10% off local advertising on Internet directory
Wells Fargo Home Mortgage – Home loans, Commercial Lines of Credit, $150 off closing costs, free credit
analysis
Please check our website for member contact information, look up members in our Chamber directory, or call
the office for more information. If you would like to participate in this program, let us know what your offer to
Chamber members is, and we will be happy to add it to our list. Chamber members should show their Member
Discount Card to merchants to receive their special Chamber discounts! The Chamber is not responsible for any
changes that the business member make in their offer.
Consumer Alert!
If you have received a call recently from someone identifying themselves as a sales representative from
Heron Publishing stating that they were working on a map project, be alert! We received a number of
calls from members who were aware that we are NOT working on a map project, and did not buy into
the scam. It is a shame that we constantly have to be on the look out for shysters who try to take advantage of the Chamber’s members. If you are suspicious, or concerned about a solicitation, please call the
Chamber before you take any action. We will confirm any projects we are working on.
Media Auction Success!
The Media and Silent Auction Committee deserves a huge thank you! In its fifteenth year, this signature event for the Chamber is a crowd pleaser. It doesn't happen without the dedication and efforts of
the committee members. They start in June of each year, focusing on the media partners and working
very hard contacting radio, television, newspaper and other media sources to provide packages that will
be beneficial to our Chamber businesses in promoting their services and products. In addition to that
hard work, they collect gift certificates, baskets and unusual items for the Silent Auction part of the
program. The Media Auction Committee has been led by Cindy Bryant, The Official Dining Guide and
Heartbeat of the Treasure Coast Magazine for four years now. Cindy has mobilized, cajoled, inspired,
and motivated her committee, media partners and all of the participants to make this a very successful
event. Because of her leadership, this event has consistently exceeded its goals, and over $17,000 has
been contributed to the Chamber Building Fund. This year’s committee was comprised of Cindy, Daisy
Knowles, Brenda Ritchie, Michelle Barkley, Craig Biggers, and Denise Finizio. In the final weeks
leading up to the Auction, we received a helping hand from Fred Augenstein and Nancy Johnson. We
also want to thank all of our donors, we received over $40,000 worth of media packages, and over
$6,000 of silent auction items. A special thanks to our sponsors: Sebastian River Medical Center,
Melbourne International Airport and Vero Beach Magazine. Even when times are as tough as they are
for everybody, the Chamber spirit keeps going. We appreciate everything!
www.SebastianChamber.com
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Sebastian River Area Chamber of Commerce
Nominees for Board of Director’s Elections
Susan Adams attended Florida State University earning a Juris Doctorate from the College of Law. After law
school, Susan accepted a position with the law firm of Nabors, Giblin and Nickerson, P.A. working with county
governments to implement effective legislation. Susan returned to Indian River County in 2003 and assumed a
management position at Marsh Landing Restaurant in Fellsmere. In 2005, Ms. Adams was elected to the Chamber’s Board of Directors, and has served as Vice President since then. She decided to become more involved,
and successfully ran for Fellsmere City Council and is serving her first term. She is also a member of the recently chartered Fellsmere Exchange Club.
Sandi Gehrke has been a resident of North Indian River County for 28 years. She takes pride in her community.
She is Vice President/Branch Manager of Riverside Bank in Sebastian and has been in banking for over 30
years. Sandi believes success is all about building relationships, forming partnerships and most of all caring.
Sandi has been a Chamber member for 8 years and ambassador for 3 years, and received the Ambassador of the
Year award in 2007. She has taught Real World 101 at SRHS, and has a strong partnership with both Sebastian
and Fellsmere Elementary schools. Sandi is also a Charter member of the Fellsmere Exchange Club and she volunteers for many non profit organizations.
Emily Holliman is the Chief Executive Officer for the Sebastian River Medical Center. She has been with
Health Management Associates, Inc., since March 2004 where she was VP of Operations, COO of Central Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson, Mississippi. Emily received her Master of Business Administration degree
and Master of Health Administration from the University of Alabama. She also received her Bachelor of Science
degree in Commerce and Business Administration – Health Care Management. Ms. Holliman is a board certified healthcare executive. She served on the American College of Healthcare Executives Management Services
Editorial Board, volunteers for Habitat for Humanity and American Heart Association. She was awarded the
ACHE Reagent’s Early Careerist award for Mississippi. She and her husband Lee relocated to Florida last July.
Patricia Jamar has been co-owner of RE/MAX Riverside with her husband, David, since 1999 and joined the
firm full time in July 2004. She holds a real estate broker’s license, however is currently inactive. Prior to joining RE/MAX, Patricia was the general manager of Indian River Mall for 8 years, general manager of Horizon
Outlet Center (now Vero Beach Outlets) for 2 years and general manager of Vero Mall for 3 years. She earned
the Certified Shopping Center Manager (CSM) designation in 1994 from the International Council of Shopping
Centers. She is a past member of the Board of Directors of the County Chamber, and is currently a board member of the Sebastian River Area Chamber. She has served on the City of Sebastian Community Redevelopment
Advisory Committee and is a volunteer at the Sebastian River Medical Center.
Sherri Sproch will bring her effervescent personality and her warm and bubbly approach to helping businesses
achieve their goals. Born in Dallas, TX, Sherri moved to Indian River County at age 11. Twenty two years ago,
Sherri founded Sherri’s Floral Shoppe based upon her love of orchids. Sherri has also held her real estate license
since 1981, and found her real estate home at Billero & Billero, where her peers nominated her with the
“Sunshine Award.” Sherri is also a member of the Realtors Association of Indian River County, Sebastian River
Area Chamber of Commerce, and the Sebastian Jr. Woman’s Club. Her love of people and their needs and concerns have made her beloved throughout the community. She truly has never met a stranger that she didn’t
know.
Don Wright has an extensive background in business, having personally owned businesses, homes, condo, and
timeshare/ hotel condominium properties over the past thirty years. He attended Franklin & Marshall College in
1968, and graduate programs in law, economics, insurance and risk management at the University of Harford,
CT. He earned the CPCU designation in 1982 and recently received his Graduate Realtor Institute Designation.
He is a member of the IRC Chamber, an Appointed Director of the Sebastian River Area Chamber, he serves on
the Metropolitan Planning Board. Don is a member of the Realtors Association of Indian River County, Realtors
Commercial Alliance, Chairman of the City of Sebastian Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee. He is also
President of the South Moon Under Homeowners Association and Chairman of the Economic Development
Taskforce for the Sebastian River Area Chamber of Commerce.
Sebastian River Area
Chamber of Commerce
1958—2008
Board of Directors, 2008
President – Marjorie Duffell, National City
VP – Susan Adams, Marsh Landing Restaurant
VP- Maggie Sammons, Custom Air Systems
Treasurer – Rick Wisner, Wisner Controls
Secretary–Cindy Bryant, The Official Dining Guide
Elected Directors
Patti Jamar – RE/MAX Riverside
Michelle Barkley—Complete Electric
Theresa Tolle —Bay Street Pharmacy
Debbi Vickers –Scripps Treasure Coast Newspapers
Appointed Directors
Daisy Knowles- Sebastian River Medical Center
Mickey Capp—Capp Custom Builders, Inc.
Don Wright – Exit Realty Associates
Chuck Mechling—Collier Club, Inc.
Chris Pinson—Sebastian Entertainment Center
Ben Bishop—Squid Lips Overwater Grill
Ex-Officio
Wesley Davis – Indian River County Commissioner
Eugene Wolff – Councilman, City of Sebastian
Jason Nunemaker–City Manager, City of Fellsmere
Beth L. Mitchell – Executive Director
Celebrating 50 Years of Excellence!
1958-2008
BUSINESS BROKERAGE
COMMERCIAL & RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE
FREE CONSULTATION
October 2008
Beth L. Mitchell, Executive Director
It seemed to me that a week or so ago, the weather changed. Since change is the most popular
word in our language these days, I thought I would mention it. A few thoughts about change, be
careful what you ask for, the devil you know is better than the devil you don’t, and the only difference between a rut and a grave is their dimensions.
Before you know it, the “Bash” will be here! We have over seventeen acts lined up to perform
throughout the November 14th, 15th and 16th weekend to help celebrate our 50th birthday, and
to raise funds for the Chamber building. Excitement is starting to build! Tickets go on sale Oct. 1,
so look for our advertising. We are promoting this event beyond the county line. Thanks to the
IRC Commissioners who approved a special request for advertising dollars, it will be advertised
in Orlando, Daytona, Brevard and South Florida. We hope to fill the hotels and restaurants that
weekend, and bring in tourists and visitors who love good music. We will be looking for about
150 good men and women to volunteer throughout the weekend. If you are interested, Michelle
Barkley is heading up the volunteers, give her a shout! All volunteers will receive a one day
pass to the event, so you can put your four hours in, and then enjoy the rest of the day!
With the elections coming up soon, the Chamber will hold a City of Sebastian Candidates Forum
on Oct. 17, 2008. Thanks to the current City Council, we will be using their Chambers for the
event, and it will be televised on the City Channel 25 for those of you who receive Comcast. We
are looking forward to an interesting evening, with Indian River County Commissioner Wesley
Davis as our moderator. We are in the process of formulating questions for the candidates, so if
you have one, or have an issue you want the candidates to address, please give me a call. And
if you don’t have Comcast, come and join us.
We also are focusing on business. Our Score representative, Tom Spears, has scheduled a
number of workshops with different topics. Recently, we had to cancel a workshop where the
title was “Managing Your Cash.” I don’t know about you, but I thought everybody was having a
harder time these days with the cash, so I was very surprised that there were no attendees. We
are trying again this month. The topic will be about creating a business plan. Do you have one?
Should you have one? And how do you get one? Are all questions that will be answered at this
workshop, so check our calendar, if this is of interest to you, remember it is free. Doesn’t get
any better than that.
Have a profitable month!
The Keg Shack owners, Lars & Anette Hakanssont,
hosted the August Business & Pleasure!
Candy McGrath, CRB, CRS, GRI
Broker-Owner
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