MEMBER SPOTLIGHT 700 Main Street, Sebastian, FL 32958 www.SebastianChamber.com (772) 589-5969 October 2010 Issue Bronze Lotus Tanning & Day Spa Bronze Lotus Tanning & Day Spa is a 2,400 square foot professional indoor tanning facility, full service unisex hair studio, and affordable Day Spa. The Bronze Lotus offers area residents and visitors alike a fully pampering experience. It’s one great location to indulge in many varied forms of affordable personal care comforts. With eight private tanning rooms, Fake Bake UV- Free airbrush tanning, master hair styling and color services, full body waxing, dermalogica facials, chemical peels and licensed massage therapy you cannot find a more perfect place to ease your stress and tensions while improving appearance and overall wellbeing. Pamper your- self or treat someone special with a gift certifi- cate , or better yet, DO BOTH! Relax and enjoy complimentary tea or coffee while browsing around the retail boutique which offers an ever-changing array of unique treasures from clothing, jewelry, and purses to incense, candles and hand crafted soaps from the Blue Dolphin Soap Company. “Relax and be pampered head to toe in one con- venient location.” That’s the mission of the Bronze Lotus in one sentence. Owners, Susan and Karen are proud to provide the Sebastian River area with a great location where personal care needs are consistently met in a friendly, pro- fessional, stress relieving environment. Atmosphere was top priority after the mother daughter duo purchased the existing business in March of 2008. The original “Sun Shack” décor didn’t quite fit the mood the pair was looking to set, so major redecorating took place immediately after buying and soon the ambiance shifted into “relax mode,” thus the Bronze Lotus Tanning & Day Spa was born. Tantalizing scents and warm earthy colors surround and welcome you upon stepping into the building. “People are often shocked to learn how big the space actually is when they come inside; it’s always a pleasant surprise for first-timers,” says Karen. Get your daily dose of disease fighting Vitamin D (the Sunshine Vitamin) during a relaxing tanning session with no tan lines. With the introduction of Fake Bake brand UV-Free airbrushed spray tan- ning there’s really no excuse to be winter white anymore. Everyone can look and feel great year- round. BRONZE LOTUS, Tanning & Day Spa 633 Sebastian Blvd. (C.R. 512) Suite C Sebastian, FL 32958 772-388-1773 Bronze Lotus is open weekdays from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. With so many great benefits right here, why even think of going anywhere else…? For more information, you can visit them online at www.BronzeLotus.com or take a peek at their Facebook page. What are you waiting for? If you would like to “make the front page” of our newslet- ter, 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!
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MEMBER SPOTLIGHT 700 Main Street, Sebastian, FL 32958 www.SebastianChamber.com (772) 589-5969 October 2010 Issue
Bronze Lotus Tanning & Day Spa
Bronze Lotus Tanning & Day Spa is a 2,400 square foot professional indoor tanning facility, full service unisex hair studio, and affordable Day Spa. The Bronze Lotus offers area residents and visitors alike a fully pampering experience. It’s one great location to indulge in many varied forms of affordable personal care comforts.
With eight private tanning rooms, Fake Bake UV-Free airbrush tanning, master hair styling and color services, full body waxing, dermalogica facials, chemical peels and licensed massage therapy you cannot find a more perfect place to ease your stress and tensions while improving appearance and overall wellbeing. Pamper your-self or treat someone special with a gift certifi-cate, or better yet, DO BOTH!
Relax and enjoy complimentary tea or coffee while browsing around the retail boutique which offers an ever-changing array of unique treasures from clothing, jewelry, and purses to incense, candles and hand crafted soaps from the Blue Dolphin Soap Company.
“Relax and be pampered head to toe in one con-venient location.” That’s the mission of the Bronze Lotus in one sentence. Owners, Susan
and Karen are proud to provide the Sebastian River area with a great location where personal care needs are consistently met in a friendly, pro-fessional, stress relieving environment.
Atmosphere was top priority after the mother daughter duo purchased the existing business in March of 2008. The original “Sun Shack” décor didn’t quite fit the mood the pair was looking to set, so major redecorating took place immediately after buying and soon the ambiance shifted into “relax mode,” thus the Bronze Lotus Tanning & Day Spa was born. Tantalizing scents and warm earthy colors surround and welcome you upon stepping into the building. “People are often shocked to learn how big the space actually is when they come inside; it’s always a pleasant surprise for first-timers,” says Karen.
Get your daily dose of disease fighting Vitamin D (the Sunshine Vitamin) during a relaxing tanning session with no tan lines. With the introduction of Fake Bake brand UV-Free airbrushed spray tan-ning there’s really no excuse to be winter white anymore. Everyone can look and feel great year-round.
BRONZE LOTUS, Tanning & Day Spa 633 Sebastian Blvd. (C.R. 512)
Suite C Sebastian, FL 32958
772-388-1773
Bronze Lotus is open weekdays from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. With so many great benefits right here, why even think of going anywhere else…?
For more information, you can visit them online at www.BronzeLotus.com or take a peek at their Facebook page. What are you waiting for? If you would like to “make the front page” of our newslet-ter, 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!
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Proposed renovations to the Chamber building on
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Pelican Porch Visitor’s Center
SEPTEMBER CHAMBER EVENTS
17th Annual Lifestyle & Media Auction
Katie Nall, Program Director, Indian River State College, Luncheon Speaker
Brenda Celano, General Manager & Amy Behm Selby, Director of Sales, SpringHill Suites by Marriott, Luncheon Sponsor
Lunch at Capt Hiram’s Tiffany Room
Breakfast at Pelican Island Properties, Inc.
Bundle Advertising & SAVE!!!
Press Release (2) Your Business information will be broadcast to media contacts from Orlando to Miami and you will receive ex-posure in all media outlets in the East Central & South Florida Regions.
Facebook Posts/Twitter Feeds (5) Share exciting updates, upcoming events or promotions for your business with hundreds of online followers.
Email Blast (1) Broadcast your latest news, upcoming event or promo-tion to over 400 Chamber members.
Flyer (1) Introduce your business along with new products and/or services to our newsletter audience. The newsletter is mailed out to 500 local businesses, government and community leaders in the Sebastian River Area monthly. It is also emailed to Chamber members and uploaded to the Chamber website, www.SebastianChamber.com.
Color Biz Card Ad (1) Reach over 500 local business members, employers, employees, government and community leaders in the Sebastian River Area for 12 consecutive months. In ad-dition to being mailed, the newsletter is also emailed to Chamber members and uploaded to the Chamber web-site, www.SebastianChamber.com.
Web Page (1) In 2009, our Chamber website had just under 3 million hits! Increase your web exposure by having your own dedicated page on www.SebastianChamber.com. Your business will be featured on your category page with a link to your business web page. Your web page will in-clude: your logo, 750 words about your business, and three photos.
Sebastian River Area Chamber of Commerce
Calendar of Events October 2010
Oct. 1 Chamber Monthly Breakfast 8:00 a.m. Positive Change Health Center 10480 US Hwy. 1, Sebastian 8:30 a.m. Legislative/Government Affairs Committee Chamber Main Street Office Oct. 7 Chamber Full Board Meeting 8:00 a.m. Chamber Main Street Office Oct. 8 Legislative/Government Affairs Committee 8:30 a.m. Chamber Main Street Office Oct. 12 Chamber Monthly Luncheon at Marsh Landing Noon Restaurant, Fellsmere Guest Speaker: Martin Smithson, Sebastian Inlet District Sponsored by: “By the River” Reservations please- $15, At the door- $20 Oct. 19 Quarterly Chamber Tourism Committee Meeting 5:30-6:30 p.m. Chamber Main Street Office Oct. 21 Business & Pleasure 5:30 pm Monnett Eye & Surgery Center 14410 US Hwy. 1, Sebastian Oct. 22 Legislative/Government Affairs Committee 8:30 a.m. Chamber Main Street Office Oct. 28 City of Sebastian Council Candidates Forum 7-9 p.m. Council Chamber, 1225 Main Street, Sebastian
Don’t forget to cast your ballot by November 1st!
Hulett Environmental Services Jeff Mitchell 2820 Reynolds Drive Ft. Pierce, FL 34945 772-453-4847 800-411-2286 Fax 800-711-8349 www.bugs.com Pest, Termite, and Lawn Control
StandOut Swag Kathe Brewer Palm Bay, FL 32905 321-634-2333 888-696-7924 www.standoutswag.com [email protected] Promotional Products and Ad Specialty
Al’s Place Jennifer Wilson 11634 US Hwy 1 Sebastian, FL 32958 772-918-4650 Fax 772-918-4671 Internet Café
MN Worldwide, Inc. Michael & Lisa Natale 7777 Grand Oak Circle Sebastian, FL 32958 772-388-0044
Squidly’s Books, Inc. Thomas Haynes 717 Coolidge Street Sebastian, FL 32958 772-918-4797 [email protected] Books
WellCare Health Plans Janet Taylor 4450 W. Eau Gallie Blvd., Suite 120 Melbourne, FL 32934 321-775-1813 www.wellcare.com [email protected] Insurance
Croftgate USA/Extreme Detailz Randy Bonar 6955 Harrison Street, Suite 104 Sebastian, FL 32958 772-581-0351 [email protected] Automotive Detailing/Window Tinting State Distributor for Croftgate USA products
New Members 8/11/10 – 9/14/10
Member News
The Craft Club of Sebastian will have the first craft show for the fall season on Saturday, October 2nd from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at Riverview Park. All kinds of handmade crafts. For a large space, call Karen at 772-388-5244 or Bob at 321-727-0932. Rain date, Sunday, October 3rd.
Vero Fashion Outlets is joining in the fight against breast cancer by offering it’s “Buy Pink, Get A Gift” promotion. From Oct. 8-11, purchase any pink ribbon or breast cancer awareness merchandise at Vero Fashion Outlets, show your receipt at the mall office and get a free gift (while supplies last). For any $50 donation made to the ACS that weekend through the mall office or www.verobeachoutlets.com, you’ll receive a free t-shirt and for any $75 donation made, you’ll receive a Swarovski pink crystal ribbon pin.
Attention Members of Indian River Federal Credit Union: Mark your calendar and be sure to attend IRFCU’s annual Member Appreciation Day: Fri Oct 15th at IRFCU Sebastian (11638 US Hwy 1) from 11 am to 5 pm.! Burgers, hot dogs, sodas, bottled water and Natalie’s Orchid Island OJ. Members can also get a goody bag, sign up to win a door prize, and get a 2011 IRFCU Calendar!
Indian River Habitat for Humanity’s 4th Annual Bowl to Build Bowling Tournament to benefit Habitat’s scholarship fund is Sunday, October 17th at Vero Bowl. $30 per person. For more info., call Debbie at 772-562-9860 x232.
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Sebastian River Area Chamber of Commerce
Board of Directors List of Candidates
Pursuant to the Sebastian River Area Chamber of Commerce By-Laws, Article Iv, Section 2 b and c, the Chamber’s Nominating Committee has submitted the following business members as candidates for the slate of new board of direc-tors to serve terms from 2011-2013. Members shall chose three of the candi-dates to serve three year terms on the Board of Directors of the Chamber. The official ballot is enclosed in this newsletter. The election results will be tabulated on November 1, 2010. We thank the following Chamber members for agreeing to serve if elected: Rick Clayton, Oculina Bank—Rick is a Senior Vice President with Oculina Bank, in charge of the retail operations of the bank. He has been in banking for over twenty five years, and with Oculina Bank for the past six years. He moved from Western North Carolina in 1989 and has lived on the Treasure Coast for fifteen years. He has served on the Board of Directors for a number of organiza-tions through out the Treasure Coast. He enjoys reading and the outdoors. His passion is life and his goal is daily success.
Rob Hill, Blue Tangerine Solutions—Rob Hill is a local business man who has lived in Indian River County for over 13 years. He has been a board mem-ber of the following organizations: Indian River County Indian Guides, Children’s Ministry for Community Church of Vero Beach, and Indian River Riding Club. He is currently serving as a Chairman of the Membership Committee and a board member of the Indialantic Rotary Club. He is very active in the VBHS and GMS bands with his son, Jake and daughter, Katie respectively. He is currently VP of Network Services for Blue Tangerine Solutions, Inc. a web site develop-ment and network management company which serves the SE United States from Indian River County. Christy Lenz, “Casual Cruisin” - Capt. Christy was raised in Vero Beach, holds a degree in Criminal Justice from Northern Michigan University and spent twelve years with the USAF. She is the owner/operator of “Capt Christy’s Casual Cruisin” established in 2006, with a USCG Master Captain license. She provides pontoon boat tours, kayak tours and rental and shuttles to the spoil islands and picnics on the Indian River Lagoon. Capt. Christy is an active Chamber member, and a proud member of the Sebastian Fishin Chics.
Betty Lollio, Seacoast National Bank - Betty is currently the Vice Presi-dent and Branch Manager at the Seacoast National Bank here in Sebas-tian. She feels strongly about living in the community that you work and play in. She has been extremely involved in the community and her experience in-cludes; President of Sebastian Exchange Club - 10 year member, served on the Board of Directors for the Exchange Club & Castle Exchange, President of Sebastian Toastmaster and member for over 6 years and President and Vice President of the local BNI chapter, and a Sebastian Chamber of Commerce member for over 12 years. She has always been supportive of the Sebastian Chamber and is looking forward to the opportunity to serve as a Board Member.
Ted Pankiewicz, Park Place - Ted is the Community Manager of Park Place, a 400 home gated retirement community in Sebastian. He is a US Navy Veteran and a retired police officer with the City of Irvington, NJ, having earned over 100 police and civic commendations with multiple life saving awards. He was also an owner/operator of Underground Pet Fencing business for seven years before his move to Florida. Ted is married with two children, three grand-sons all of whom reside and own homes in Fellsmere. He has been an active Chamber member for a number of years. Maggie Sammons, Custom Air Systems—Maggie is the co-owner of Cus-tom Air Systems, Inc. located in both Fellsmere and Port St. Lucie, celebrating 36 years of being in business. She is married and a mother of two. She was raised in St. Lucie County and relocated to Fellsmere twelve years ago. She cur-rently serves on several community boards such as the Fellsmere From Leg Festival, City of Fellsmere Beautification Committee, SRHS Booster Club and volunteers her time with many others. She looks forward to serving on the Sebastian River Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors. Theresa Tolle, Bay Street Pharmacy—Theresa is a pharmacist and owner of Bay Street Pharmacy and Home Health Care in Sebastian. She graduated with a BS in Pharmacy from the University of Florida in 1988 and became owner of Bay Street Pharmacy in 1999. She is very active with local, state and national pharmacy associations and served as President of the Florida Pharmacy Asso-ciation in 2003/2004. She is currently the Vice President of the Chamber, and the Chair of the Legislative/Government Affairs Committee, she also serves on the Board of Directors of the Sebastian River Medical Center, North Indian River Chapter of the American Cancer Society and on the planning committee for the ACS Relay for Life. She also serves on the Indian River Substance Prevention Council. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her husband, Joe and their three children.
Sebastian River Area Chamber of Commerce
Board of Directors, 2010
Officers President – Debbi Vickers, Scripps Treasure Coast
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Vice President – Theresa Tolle, Bay Street Pharmacy & Home Healthcare
Treasurer – Rick Wisner, Wisner Controls
Secretary – Patti Jamar, RE/MAX Riverside
Past President – Margie Duffell, Wells Fargo Home
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Elected Directors Sandi Gehrke, Riverside Bank
Emily Holliman, Sebastian River Medical Center
Sherri Sproch, Sherri’s Floral Shoppe, Inc.
Michelle Napier, Dill & Evans, LLC
Bob Daberkow, Southern Fulfillment Services
Appointed Directors
Mickey Capp, Capp Custom Builders
Daisy Knowles, Sebastian River Medical Center
Chuck Mechling, Collier Club
Chris Pinson, Rotary Club of Sebastian
Chris O’Rourke, CPA
Beverly Paris, Paris Productions
Shawn Reeves, Merriweather Designs
Ex-Officio Wesley Davis, Indian River County Commissioner
Susan Adams, Mayor, City of Fellsmere Don Wright, Councilman, City of Sebastian
Jason Nunemaker, City Manager, City of Fellsmere Beth L. Mitchell—Executive Director
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October 2010 Beth L. Mitchell, Executive Director
If you can sense a change in the weather from 92 degrees to 88 degrees, it’s a sign of a true Floridian! Four degrees is all it takes to catch that “fall fever,,” with Halloween at the end of the month, a welcome sign for sure. The Chamber’s signature event of the year, the Lifestyle and Media Auction was held last week at the Disney’s Vero Beach Resort. For those of you who missed it, put it on your calendar for next year! The businesses and bidders walked away with unbelievable advertising packages, some of it went for 25 cents on the dollar. Bev Paris, Paris Productions, ramped it up in style, with Hamp Elliot, Wesley Davis, the 14th Street Dance Studio, Mike and Kayte’s Acoustic Pop Tour and others. Attendance for the evening was over 200 thanks to Bev’s advertising cam-paign. We want to thank all of the advertising partners and lifestyle donors who made this such a successful event. We might change the date next year to a Friday evening, so make sure you put it in your hard drive! Just a reminder that if you know of one of the unfortunate who are in the 16.2% unemployment numbers issued this month, the Workforce Solutions bus is still coming to Sebastian on most Fri-days from 9-4 p.m. The bus is now parked over in the boat trailer parking area, so its not as no-ticeable, but nevertheless still providing services for folks who are out of work and looking for a job. We want to thank several Chamber members who have referred new members to us including Debbie Loyd-Lee with Truly Nolen (Stand Out Swag), Linda Teague from Seacoast National Bank (CroftgateUSA/Extreme Detailz) and Isabell Marron from Oculina Bank (A Piece of Me Consignment). The best referral is peer-to-peer, and we appreciate the support from our mem-bers. The Legislative/Government Affairs Committee is working hard (again) preparing for the City of Sebastian Council Candidates Forum, scheduled for Oct. 28 in Council Chambers. If you have questions or burning issues that you would like to have addressed by candidates, please submit them in writing to the Chamber and the Committee will consider them for inclusion in the forum. Finally, I am pleased to announce that the Sebastian River Area Chamber of Commerce organi-zation has been “certified” by the Florida Association of Chamber Professionals. You will see this announcement next month in the papers, but we are proud to share the news with you first. The certification process is a peer review process of generally accepted chamber of commerce or-ganizational benchmarks and standards in several categories including organization and govern-ance, service intent and capacity, professional administration, financial management and mar-keting and public relations. We are proud to say this Chamber is certified! Or certifiable as the case may be! When you get a chance, come in and check out our new TV! Thanks to Patti Jamar, our Board Secretary, we will have the ability to show promotional videos to our walk in visitors and tourists this coming season with a phenomenal 47” flat screen installed inside the Visitor’s Center!
Have a profitable month!
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