Vol. 20 Issue 9 December 2011 Hobe Sound Chamber of Commerce P.O. Box 1507 Hobe Sound, Florida 33475 Phone (772) 546-4724 Fax (772) 546-9969 www.hobesound.org PRESORTED STANDARD US POSTAGE PAID WEST PALM BEACH, FL PERMIT NO. 1865 Supplement to the Stuart News Or Current Occupant Hobe Sound Chamber of Commerce Calendar November, December 2011 & January 2012 ◆ November Meetings ◆ Tuesday, November 8th and 22nd HOBE SOUND TOASTMASTERS MEETING 7:00-9:00pm at Hobe Sound Bible College, Administrative Building, Herron Center, 2nd Floor, 11298 SE Gomez Avenue, Hobe Sound Open to Chamber members and the public Call 772-546-4724 for more information. Monday, November 21st BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING 5:30pm at the Chamber Office ◆ November Events ◆ Thursday, November 10th MONTHLY BREAKFAST 8:00-9:15am at Hobe Sound Bible College Schmul Dining Hall 11295 SE Gomez Ave Sponsored by: DreamMaker Baths and Kitchens $10 members/$15 non-members RSVP Required, No Shows Will be Billed – Call 772-546-4724 or email [email protected]Friday, November 11th SCORE COUNSELING 9:00am-12:00pm at the Chamber Office Email [email protected] or call 772-546-4724 to schedule an appointment. Wednesday, November 16th AFTER HOURS SOCIAL/ HOLIDAY BUSINESS EXPO 5:00-7:00pm at Indian River State College, Wolf High Tech Center, 2400 SE Salerno Road, Stuart $7members/$10non-members/No Social Passes Accepted – RSVP Required, Call 772-546-4724 or email [email protected]. Thursday & Friday, November 24th and 25th THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY Chamber Office Closed ◆ December Meetings ◆ Wednesday, December 7th AMBASSADORS MEETING 12:00pm at the Chamber Office Tuesday, December 13th and 27th HOBE SOUND TOASTMASTERS MEETING 7:00-9:00pm at Hobe Sound Bible College, Administrative Building, Herron Center, 2nd Floor, 11298 SE Gomez Avenue, Hobe Sound Open to Chamber members and the public Call 772-546-4724 for more information. THE PELICAN PELICAN www.hobesound.org continued on page 8 The Chamber Board of Directors is excited to announce a new prestigious level of membership in the Hobe Sound Chamber of Commerce. The new mem- bership option is called the “President’s Council.” Six existing Chamber members have stepped for- ward to accept membership in the President's Council and one new member joined the Chamber at the new level. The seven inaugural members are Blake Capps of Capps Roofing, David Chambers of Chambers Electric, Gary Uber of Family Private Care, Eric Wesel of Jupiter Island Pools, Tom Balling of Treasure Coast Irrigation/Rood Landscape, Scott Fay of Bridge Boat & RV Storage and new to the Chamber, Jason Lovelady of Carpenter’s Roofing & Sheet Metal. The President’s Council is a membership level unlike any other previously offered by the Hobe Sound Chamber and is designed for top executives, business and political leaders. It is a vehicle for business owners and executives, who support the Hobe Sound Chamber’s mission, and to network on a senior level while discussing County issues. President’s Council membership represents business- es that display a high level of commitment to the sus- tainability and prosperity of the Hobe Sound Chamber and community. It is enhanced membership that includes special privileges and features: • Listing with photo, link to their Company’s web- site and bio on a special page of the Chamber’s website • Listing on all programs and publications of the Chamber • Invitation to bi-yearly Council breakfast meetings- discuss local issues • Invitation for two for attendance at annual Executive Social • Individual Recognition at every Chamber event (before Elected Officials) • Name Badge/Ribbon Identifying you as President’s Council member • Complimentary Entrance to all Chamber Breakfasts and Afterhours events • VIP Check-in and Seating at all member events • Invitation into VIP section at all Chamber-spon- sored Community Events (VIP viewing for your fami- ly at the Parade) • VIP Parking at Community Events • Recognition in Quarterly Pelican • Rotating Company Logo on Chamber website year-round • Annual Membership plus an extra 3 months of membership for the first year President's Council members • Unlimited number of business company contacts listed in Chamber Database and website database • Unlimited number of company contacts receiving member incentives and discounts to Chamber events The value of this package is well over $4,000. However, to become a President’s Council member with the Hobe Sound Chamber the annual member fee is just $1,900. This opportunity is available to all exist- ing members of the Chamber and any business joining from October 1, 2011 and forward. New “President’s Council” Membership Level Initiated by Chamber Board SCORE POINTS: Increase Your Web Site’s Visibility and Value A Web site is a must for most any kind of busi- nesses-but having an Internet presence is not enough. Continually monitor and reevaluate its looks, function, and utility to make sure it's meet- ing the needs of your business and your cus- tomers. If your Web site was created several years ago, it could be time for a makeover. It’s essential that your Web site catches and keeps visitors’ interest. Here are a few tips to spruce up your site: continued on page 12 Hobe Sound Chamber of Commerce Official Christmas Parade Program
◆ November Meetings ◆Tuesday, November 8th and 22nd
HOBE SOUND TOASTMASTERS MEETING7:00-9:00pm at Hobe Sound Bible College,
Administrative Building, Herron Center, 2nd Floor, 11298 SE Gomez Avenue, Hobe Sound
Open to Chamber members and the publicCall 772-546-4724 for more information.
Monday, November 21stBOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
5:30pm at the Chamber Office
◆ November Events ◆Thursday, November 10thMONTHLY BREAKFAST
8:00-9:15am at Hobe Sound Bible CollegeSchmul Dining Hall 11295 SE Gomez Ave
Sponsored by: DreamMaker Baths and Kitchens$10 members/$15 non-members
RSVP Required, No Shows Will be Billed – Call772-546-4724 or email [email protected]
Friday, November 11th SCORE COUNSELING
9:00am-12:00pm at the Chamber Office Email [email protected] or call 772-546-4724
to schedule an appointment.
Wednesday, November 16thAFTER HOURS SOCIAL/
HOLIDAY BUSINESS EXPO5:00-7:00pm at Indian River State College, WolfHigh Tech Center, 2400 SE Salerno Road, Stuart$7members/$10non-members/No Social Passes
Thursday & Friday, November 24th and 25thTHANKSGIVING HOLIDAY
Chamber Office Closed
◆ December Meetings ◆Wednesday, December 7th
AMBASSADORS MEETING12:00pm at the Chamber Office
Tuesday, December 13th and 27thHOBE SOUND TOASTMASTERS MEETING
7:00-9:00pm at Hobe Sound Bible College, Administrative Building, Herron Center, 2nd Floor,
11298 SE Gomez Avenue, Hobe SoundOpen to Chamber members and the publicCall 772-546-4724 for more information.
THEPELICANPELICANwww.hobesound.org
continued on page 8
The Chamber Board of Directors is excited toannounce a new prestigious level of membership in theHobe Sound Chamber of Commerce. The new mem-bership option is called the “President’s Council.”
Six existing Chamber members have stepped for-ward to accept membership in the President's Counciland one new member joined the Chamber at the newlevel. The seven inaugural members are Blake Capps ofCapps Roofing, David Chambers of ChambersElectric, Gary Uber of Family Private Care, Eric Weselof Jupiter Island Pools, Tom Balling of Treasure CoastIrrigation/Rood Landscape, Scott Fay of Bridge Boat &RV Storage and new to the Chamber, Jason Lovelady ofCarpenter’s Roofing & Sheet Metal.
The President’s Council is a membership level unlikeany other previously offered by the Hobe SoundChamber and is designed for top executives, businessand political leaders. It is a vehicle for business ownersand executives, who support the Hobe SoundChamber’s mission, and to network on a senior levelwhile discussing County issues.
President’s Council membership represents business-es that display a high level of commitment to the sus-tainability and prosperity of the Hobe Sound Chamberand community. It is enhanced membership thatincludes special privileges and features:
• Listing with photo, link to their Company’s web-site and bio on a special page of the Chamber’s website
• Listing on all programs and publications of theChamber
• Invitation to bi-yearly Council breakfast meetings-discuss local issues
• Invitation for two for attendance at annualExecutive Social
• Individual Recognition at every Chamber event(before Elected Officials)
• Name Badge/Ribbon Identifying you as President’sCouncil member
• Complimentary Entrance to all ChamberBreakfasts and Afterhours events
• VIP Check-in and Seating at all member events • Invitation into VIP section at all Chamber-spon-
sored Community Events (VIP viewing for your fami-ly at the Parade)
• VIP Parking at Community Events• Recognition in Quarterly Pelican• Rotating Company Logo on Chamber website
year-round• Annual Membership plus an extra 3 months of
membership for the first year President's Councilmembers
• Unlimited number of business company contactslisted in Chamber Database and website database
• Unlimited number of company contacts receivingmember incentives and discounts to Chamber events
The value of this package is well over $4,000.However, to become a President’s Council memberwith the Hobe Sound Chamber the annual member feeis just $1,900. This opportunity is available to all exist-ing members of the Chamber and any business joiningfrom October 1, 2011 and forward.
New “President’s Council” Membership Level Initiated byChamber Board
SCORE POINTS: IncreaseYour Web Site’s Visibility
and Value A Web site is a must for most any kind of busi-
nesses-but having an Internet presence is notenough. Continually monitor and reevaluate itslooks, function, and utility to make sure it's meet-ing the needs of your business and your cus-tomers.
If your Web site was created several years ago, itcould be time for a makeover.
It’s essential that your Web site catches andkeeps visitors’ interest. Here are a few tips tospruce up your site:
continued on page 12
Hobe Sound Chamber of Commerce
Official Christmas Parade Program
Hobe Sound Ministries will present the 15thAnnual Singing Christmas Tree on November 30,
Dec 2 - 4 at 7:00 pm each evening. (note: no pres-entation on Dec. 1) This spectacular event, attendedlast year by over 6,000 people, will feature 75 singersin a beautifully lighted Christmas tree of thousandsof lights, a 25 piece orchestra, a children's choir anda drama cast of 50.
This is a production with live instrumentation andsinging, in addition to flying angels, kings and shep-herds, holy family, and the message and lights of theseason! Come and be a part of what has become anannual spectacular tradition - the Singing ChristmasTree! Admission is free.
An offering will be received.Hobe Sound Ministries is located at 11295 Gomez
Ave in Hobe Sound at Hobe Sound BibleCollege/Church.
Call 772-546-5696 with any questions or visittheir web site at www.hobesoundsingingtree.com.
Hobe Sound Chamber of Commerce2011 Board of Directors
OfficersPresident: Gary Uber, Family Private Care, Inc.Vice President: Tom Balling, Treasure Coast IrrigationTreasurer: Dan Hulen, Fifth Third ProcessingSolutionsSecretary: Madeline Sorenson, Buck’s PizzaPast President: Wayne Klick, EyeMarketing
Janet Otten, Director of Member ServicesJanelle Parsons, Administrative Assistant
VolunteersMarge Cabaniss, Tony Champa, Carolyn Daubmann,
Bette Evans, Lillian Johnson, Bobbi Kauffman, George Kleine, Kaylyn McCoy, Jim Olsen,
Joyce Olsen, Rich Otten, Carol Silcox, and Jean Tierney
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Dawn V. Gilmore Fine Art PhotographyDawn Gilmore4277 E Main Street, Jupiter, FL 33458772-216-3446www.dawnvgilmorephoto.comBusiness Classification: PhotographersSponsored by Angela Hoffman, StaffOrganization Description: Dawn V. Gilmore is anenthusiastic and professional fine art, wedding and por-trait photographer who specializes in using Florida’s beau-tiful environment as her preferred backdrop. Dawn is alicensed, indemnified, member of PPA (ProfessionalPhotographers of American), FPP (Florida ProfessionalPhotographers), PPGPG (Professional Photographers
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Welcome New Members:AAA Auto Club SouthCathy Hanna1971 South US Highway One, Ft. Pierce, FL 34950440-487-5400Business Classification: Automobile ClubSponsored by Janet Otten, StaffOrganization Description: AAA is the #1 provider ofEmergency Road Service rescues in America, with over100 years of experience providing its members with serv-ice, security and savings as well as “Peace of Mind.”
Aetna Plumbing, Inc.Marjorie Isadore589 SE Central Parkway, Stuart, FL 34994-3992772-781-4160www.aetnaplumbing.comBusiness Classification: PlumbingSponsored by Steve Fenton, Handyman MattersOrganization Description: Aetna Plumbing, Inc. isvery diversified in the plumbing industry with videoinspections, high pressure water jetting, odor and leakdetection, drain cleaning, factory trained technicians inboth commercial and residential water heaters, bothtank and tankless, and second opinions. With AetnaPlumbing, Inc.’s technicians averaging over 20 yearsexperience and Bill Isadore’s experience since 1962, anyand all plumbing, drain cleaning and water heater chal-lenges can be met.
ARC of Martin CountyTracy Howse2001 S Kanner Highway, Stuart, FL 34994772-283-2525Business Classification: Non-profitSponsored by Angela Hoffman, Staff
Carpenter’s Roofing and Sheet Metal Inc.Jason Lovelady500 Flamingo Drive, West Palm Beach, FL 33401561-833-0341www.carpentersroofing.comBusiness Classification: RoofersSponsored by Tom Balling, Treasure CoastIrrigation/Rood Landscape LLCOrganization Description: For over 80 years, Carpenter’sRoofing & Sheet Metal has been building roofs that notonly enhance the beauty of your home - they stand tough
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Molly’s House, a local non-profit organization thatprovides temporary housing for patients and theirfamilies who are receiving medical care on theTreasure Coast, has been awarded a Volunteer ServiceGrant in the amount of $20,000 from W.H.O.(Women Helping Others®) Foundation.
A check presentation took place at a private Tea PartyReception for donors like BeautiControl ExecutiveDirector, Penny Cummings, on September 23, 2011.
According to Penny, “This is an amazing and hum-bling feeling that really touched our heart at a corelevel to know that we get to make a difference for ourlocal community. Lives that will come throughMolly’s House for years to come will be touchedbecause of our association with BeautiControl,W.H.O. Foundation and Molly’s House.”
She continued, “Molly’s story (an 18-year-old diag-nosed with a terminal disease) really touched our hearts.
While others were dreaming of their senior prom or col-lege, Molly dreamed of something bigger than herself.After observing the hardships her family endured whileshe underwent treatments, she envisioned a home wherefamilies of critically ill patients could stay while theirloved ones sought medical treatment.”
Molly’s House Executive Director, LouiseMurtaugh, believes the 14-bedroom Victorian is avery special place that is warm, inviting, and most ofall, it feels like home. She added, “The W.H.O. grantis one of the largest we’ve received in recent years. Itwill help us replace flooring and update rooms, justin time for our 15th Anniversary Celebration. It willalso help support our “Adopt-a-Family” program thathelps families who are unable to make a donationtoward their room nights. What a great gift!”
The W.H.O. Volunteer Service Grant was estab-lished as a way to recognize those BeautiControl
Independent Consultants for outstanding volunteerservice in their community. Only BeautiControlConsultants may apply for this award, allowing themto give back to the community in which they workand live.
“We are ever grateful for the generosity and sup-port of our Independent Consultants. It is because ofthem that we are able to change so many lives,” saysW.H.O. Foundation Executive Director CindyTurek. “As the number of BeautiControlIndependent Consultants and associates grows andsupport our vision, we will be able to help so manymore organizations and change so many more lives!”
Established in 1993, the W.H.O. Foundation iscommitted to encouraging women everywhere tohelp others through community service, supportingorganizations dedicated to the needs of women, chil-dren and families in crisis.
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Hobe Sound Jewelers“Oldest Jewelry Store in Martin County”
The Treasure Coast’s Fastest Growing Gold and Diamond BUYERS! We PAY more…PERIOD
➺ 10 to 50% More than Other Jewelry Stores!➺ 20 to 50% More than Out of
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Store Hours: Monday to Friday from 11am to 4pm • Call for an appointment
W.H.O. Foundation Awards $20,000 Volunteer Service Grant to Molly’s House
Fidelity Funding Mortgage Corp.Greg Ryan2881 SE Ocean Blvd.Stuart, FL 34996772-288-1771Business Classification: MortgagesSponsored by Lisa MacDougall
Geminye Design GroupMelinda Brault2440 SE Federal HighwayStuart, FL 34994561-267-7798www.geminyedesign.comBusiness Classification: Web DesignSponsored by Angela Hoffman, Staff
Harbor Community BankPatrice Drennan-Smith2991 SW High Meadow AvenuePalm City, FL 34990772-283-6803www.harborcb.comBusiness Classification: BanksSponsored by Janet Otten, StaffOrganization Description: Harbor Community Bankwas founded over 50 years ago in Indiantown, Florida asthe First Bank of Indiantown. In February of 2011 agroup of local Community Bankers acquired the FirstBank of Indiantown and changed the name to HarborCommunity Bank. Harbor Community Bank is dedi-cated to being a community bank with local decisionmaking. Banking the way it used to be.
Heart Care Imaging, Inc.Mary Lynn Magar760 US Highway One NTequesta, FL 33469561-746-6125www.heartcareimaging.comBusiness Classification: Diagnostic ImagingSponsored by Gary Uber, Family Private CareOrganization Description: The mission of Heart CareImaging, Inc. is to provide the technology, industryknowledge, and skills that allow their clients to estab-lish their diagnostic service and provide world classmedical care. HCI works with physicians and hospitalsto add diagnostic services to their facilities. HCI pro-vides financing, accreditation, licensing, personnel andeducation.
Joe Negron CampaignJoe NegronP.O. Box 1816Stuart, FL 34994www.joenegron.comBusiness Classification: Government OfficialSponsored by Gary UberOrganization Description: Joe is a native Floridian andresident of the Treasure Coast. He and his wife, Rebecca,have raised their three children here and currently residein Stuart. Joe is the current State Senator for District 28,representing Martin, Palm Beach, Indian River, St. Lucieand Okeechobee Counties. Prior to being elected to theFlorida Senate, Joe served for six years in the FloridaHouse of Representatives, where he concentrated hisefforts on insurance issues, education reform and appro-priations. Joe’s roots in the community run deep, havingserved as a past president of the Hobe Sound Chamber ofCommerce and as a member of the Board of Directors forthe Martin County Chapter of the American Red Cross.
Joe is currently an attorney with the Gunster Law Firm.Aside from politics, Joe’s interests include courthousearchitecture, basketball, ping-pong, and following theMiami Dolphins.
Kwik Stop Food StoreMoe and Holly Nasser9058 SE Bridge Road, Hobe Sound, FL 33455772-546-9010Business Classification: Grocery StoresSponsored by Flo Godino, Coldwell BankerOrganization Description: Kwik Stop has the largest vari-ety of craft beers and imported wines to suit all tastes andneeds at the best prices. Friendliest service in HobeSound will keep you coming back.
Love And Hope In Action, Inc.Lynette Crocker1760 SE Salerno RoadStuart, FL 34997Mailing Address: P.O. Box 1385Port Salerno, FL 34992772-781-7002www.lahia.orgBusiness Classification: Non-profitSponsored by Jim Olsen, CPAOrganization Description: LAHIA has been serving thehomeless and indigent of Martin County since May of
2007. The mission of Love And Hope In Action is todemonstrate the love of Jesus Christ in Martin County byproviding an opportunity for a productive life to thehomeless and indigent through helping them meet theirspiritual and basic physical needs. LAHIA provides alunch meal six days a week, offers a food pantry onSaturdays, and provides clothing, toiletry items and assis-tance with various social service needs.
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Welcome New Members:
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Great Green Member ProjectMembers who have referred new members to theChamber:
➜ Tom Balling of Treasure CoastIrrigation/Rood Landscape referred Carpenter’sRoofing & Sheet Metal, Jason Lovelady
➜ Gary Uber of Family Private Care referredHeart Care Imaging, Inc., Mary Lynn Magar
➜ Gary Uber of Family Private Care referredJoe Negron Campaign, Senator Joe Negron
➜ Steven Fenton of Handyman Mattersreferred Aetna Plumbing, Inc., Marjorie Isadore
Photo by Stone PhotographyFrom left to right: E. Ditchkus, Forest Hills Funeral Homes, N.Forehlich, MTK Designs, Inc., C. Oakowsky, Oakowsky Properties,B. Brown, Glory Association, J. Otten, Hobe Sound Chamber, J.Cummings, BeautiControl, Jeff Simmons, Fitness WorX TrainingCenter, Jackie Simmons, Coldwell Banker, Jeff ’s mother, JessicaSimmons, Jeff ’s siste, Dan Simmons, Jeff ’s father, S. Pratt, ColdwellBanker, S. Jadusingh, SunTrust Bank, K. Biancardi, Reel Fence,Reel Embroidery, T. Smith, Beaches Hair Studio, S. Gonyo, StuartFamily Chiropractic
Fitness WorX Training StudioThis ribbon cutting celebrates the grand opening oftheir new location at: 10945 SE Federal Highway 1, Hobe Sound, FL 33455772-834-6001www.FitnessWorXStudio.com
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Hobe Sound Chamber of Commerce 26th Annual Christmas Parade
Parade Lineup – December 3, 2011 Master of Ceremonies: Nick Perry • Treasure Coast Irrigation and Landscape,LLC / Rood Landscape, Inc.
Position Entrant Vehicle 1 Martin County Motorcycles .................................................................................................Motorcycles 2 Treasure Coast Irrigation/Rood Landscape .........................................................................Truck/Banner3 Grand Marshal Sheriff Bob Crowder ................................................................................................Jeep4 Hall Bryant VFW 10132.......................................................................Car, Float, Marchers, Drill team5 Amvets Post 14......................................................................................................................Float, Band6 Amvets Post 14 .........................................................................................................................Marchers7 Amvets Post 14 Ladies Auxiliary .....................................................................................Float, Marchers8 Knights of Columbus/St. Christopher 10718....................Car, Marchers, Truck, Drill Team, Bag Pipers9 Senator Joe Negron............................................................................................................................Car10 Commissioner Patrick Hayes .............................................................................................................Car11 Commissioner Sarah Heard ...............................................................................................................Car12 Commissioner Doug Smith ...............................................................................................................Car13 Commissioner Ed Ciampi .................................................................................................................Car14 Superintendent Schools Nancy Kline.................................................................................................Car15 School Board Member Laurie Gaylord ..............................................................................................Car16 Chamber President Gary Uber...........................................................................................................Car17 Tax Collector Ruth Pietruszewski .........................................................................................Car & Float18 Jupiter Island Public Safety ....................................................................................Car, Truck, Golf Cart19 Jon Pasqualone for State Representative .............................................................................................Car20 Ronald McDonald..........................................................................................................................Truck 21 Rotary of Hobe Sound/Port Salerno .........................................................................Car, Truck, Walkers22 Girl Scouts of SE Florida Troop 677 .........................................................................................Marchers23 South Fork Marching Band.............................................................................................................Band24 William Snyder for MC Sheriff .........................................................................................................Car25 Hobe Sound Community Presbyterian Church ...............................................................................Float26 Blake Capps for Clerk of Circuit Court.............................................................................................Car27 NVU Hair & Nails............................................................................................................................Car28 Boy Socuts of American Pack 812.............................................................................................Marchers29 Hobe Sound Elementary .........................................................................................Car, Float, Marchers30 The Fur Seasons/Laundra-mutt...............................................................................................Limo, Van30A BD Trucking....................................................................................................................................Float31 Stand Up for Independence ............................................................................................Float, Marchers
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32 Amara Shrine ..................................................................................Car, Motorcycles, Floats, Golf Carts33 Jonathan Dickinson State Park .......................................................................................................Truck34 HSBR Insurance, Inc.........................................................................................................................Car34A Martin Memorial Advanced Medical ..............................................................................................Truck35 Anderson Middle School.............................................................................Band, Twirlers, Cheerleaders36 Coastal Paddle Boarding .................................................................................................Float, Marchers37 GFWC Hobe Sound Women’s Club..................................................................................................Car38 Landmark Arts/Hobe Sound Murals/Seabranch Art League ............................................................Float38A Seawind Elementary..........................................................................................................Antique Truck39 Boys & Girls Clubs of Martin County ............................................................................................Float40 Hobe Sound Nature Center...............................................................................................................Car41 Fast Fix Sliding Door Repair ..........................................................................................................Truck41A South Florida Karting Assoc. ...........................................................................................................Float42 Hidden Oaks Middle School Band..................................................................................................Band43 In His Love Church ..................................................................................................................Marchers43A Hobe Sound Magazine ......................................................................................................................Car44 Florida Forest Service--Smokey the Bear.........................................................................................Truck44A Apollo School Foundation ............................................................................................Marchers, Truck45 Seacoast National Bank .............................................................................................................Marchers46 Humane Society of the Treasure Coast ............................................................................Car, Van, Dogs47 Hobe Sound Child Care Center .................................................................Car, Marchers (maybe a bus)47A Taste Restaurant......................................................................................................Blondie Mobile Café48 Florida Oceanographic Society ..............................................................................................Boat, Truck49 Murray Middle School Band ...........................................................................................................Band50 Diamond Transfer & Garage ......................................................................................................Cars (2)51 AMAC Insurance Agency.....................................................................Truck, Elves, Mrs. Santa walking52 Copley’s RV & American Express ..............................................................Car, RV, 55 Chevy Golf Cart53 Dunbar Center ................................................................................................................................Float54 Buck’s Pizza.............................................................................................................................Car, Truck55 Hobe Sound Christian Academy .....................................................................................................Float56 Whole Child Connection of Martin County ...........................................................................Car, Float57 Green $ Sod Inc.................................................................................................................................Car58 Magical Horses .............................................................................................................................Horses59 Martin County Sheriff ’s Office Posse.................................................................................Horses, Truck60 Bridge Boat & RV Storage ......................................................................................Truck, A-Frame Sign61 Rood Landscape, LLC .....................................................................................................Tractor, Wagon62 Treasure Coast Irrigation .................................................................................................................Float63 Martin County Fire Rescue/Santa................................................................................Fire Rescue Truck
Caroline McIntosh
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Monday, December 19thBOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
5:30pm at the Chamber Office
◆ December Events ◆Friday, December 2nd and 9th
SCORE COUNSELING9:00am-12:00pm at the Chamber Office
Email [email protected] or call 772-546-4724 to schedule an appointment.
Friday & Saturday, December 2nd and 3rdSEABRANCH ART LEAGUE
FESTIVAL OF TREES & ART OF HOLIDAYGALA EVENT & AUCTION
6:00-9:00pm on Friday/2:00-6:00pm on SaturdayTo benefit Boys & Girls Clubs of Martin County
The Commons, 8837 Robwyn Street, Hobe SoundTickets for the Gala $20 on sale at the Chamber
Friday, December 16thCHAMBER VOLUNTEER HOLIDAY LUNCHEON
12:00pm at TBA
Tuesday, December 20thHANUKKAH BEGINS SUNDOWN
Wednesday, December 21stBLOOD DRIVE
7:30am-1:30pm at Winn Dixie Plaza, Bridge Road
Sunday, December 25thCHRISTMAS DAY
Monday, December 26thCHRISTMAS HOLIDAY
Chamber Office Closed
Saturday, December 31stNEW YEAR’S EVE
◆ January Meetings ◆Wednesday, January 4th
AMBASSADORS MEETING12:00pm at the Chamber Office
Tuesday, January 10th and 24thHOBE SOUND TOASTMASTERS MEETING
7:00-9:00pm at Hobe Sound Bible College, Administrative Building, Herron Center, 2nd Floor,
11298 SE Gomez Avenue, Hobe SoundOpen to Chamber members and the publicCall 772-546-4724 for more information.
Hobe Sound Chamber ofCommerce Calendar
December 2011 & January 2012continued from page 1
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Martin County Fair AssociationDeAnn Cantrell2616 SE Dixie Highway, Stuart, FL 34996772-220-3247Business Classification: Non-profitSponsored by Angela Hoffman, StaffOrganization Description: The Martin County FairAssociation, Inc. is a designated 501(c)3 not-for-profitorganization for over 53 years. As a volunteer organiza-tion with over 100 members donating 10,000+ hourshelping to organize and host the fair each year. The pur-pose of the fair association is to entertain and promoteour communities' traditions, talents, diversity, visionand agricultural heritage in a secure and fiscally respon-sible way through exhibits, tours and the funding ofscholarships. Money generated from the fair goes to theMartin County Fair Association, Inc. to be used forimprovements to the fairgrounds facilities, scholarshipawards and programs for Martin County Youth.
Michael Todd Lee PhotographyJo & Mike Lee4221 SW High Meadows Avenue, Palm City, FL34990772-600-5009www.michaeltoddlee.comBusiness Classification: PhotographersSponsored by: Angela Hoffman, StaffOrganization Description: Michael Todd Lee is aneclectic mix of photographers, cinematographers,designers, and artists, offering a wide range of profes-sional photography and videography services. Michael
Todd Lee Photography is very unique; the husband andwife photographic team allows them the opportunity tocater to all their clients’ needs.
Napa Auto Parts Hobe SoundDee LeMaster11250 SE Federal Highway, Hobe Sound, FL 33455Mailing Address: P.O. Box 8454Hobe Sound, FL 33475772-546-4404www.napaonline.comBusiness Classification: Auto PartsSponsored by Janet Otten, StaffOrganization Description: Napa Auto Parts HobeSound has been serving the community since 1973.Mark LeMaster, son of James and Frances LeMasterwho opened the Napa store, has been behind the count-er and doing outside sales for 38 years. Rick Iglesias,who is bilingual in Spanish and English, has been work-ing with Mark for 12 years. Mark’s wife, Dee LeMaster,runs the office and takes care of the books. This teamcontinues to be successful by adapting to the world’schanges while holding true to the timeless values thatmakes Napa so great. It’s just “Napa know how!”
Nickerson and CompanyLindsay Nickerson2440 SE Federal Highway, Ste. 704Stuart, FL 34994772-678-4370www.nickersonandcompany.comBusiness Classification: Public RelationsSponsored by Angela Hoffman, Staff
Peterson BernardMicheal Edwards1550 Southern Blvd. #300West Palm Beach, FL 33406
561-686-5005Business Classification: AttorneysSponsored by Janet Otten, Staff
Seabranch Management, Inc.Tom Kenny8340 SE Fazio Drive, Hobe Sound, FL 33455772-220-9717Business Classification: Business ManagersSponsored by Angela Hoffman, Staff
South Florida Karting AssociationRicky Moxley7536 SE Crane Street, Hobe Sound, FL 33455772-201-1556www.southfloridakarting.comBusiness Classification: Karting RacewaySponsored by Janet Otten, StaffOrganization Description: The mission of South FloridaKarting Raceway is to offer adults and children a place torace on Saturdays. They race go-karts and several differ-ent classes from ages 5 to 60. It’s a great family atmos-phere and a lot of family fun. They offer a very safe envi-ronment for the racers and spectators. Be sure to checktheir web site at www.southfloridakarting.com.
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Welcome New Members:
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Monday, January 16thBOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
5:30pm at the Chamber Office
◆ January Events ◆Monday, January 2nd
NEW YEAR’S HOLIDAYChamber Office Closed
Friday, January 7th, 14th, and 28th SCORE COUNSELING
9:00am-12:00pm at the Chamber Office Email [email protected] or call 772-546-4724
to schedule an appointment.
Wednesday, January 11thINSIDE HOBE SOUND TOUR
8:30am-2:00pm – begins at Chamber Office thenproceeds by bus to points of interest
RSVP requiredFree and open to the public, space is limited
$8.00 if participants choose to have the box lunchTo RSVP call the Chamber office at 772-546-4724
Thursday, January 12thMONTHLY BREAKFAST
8:00-9:15am at TBASponsored by Raymond James for Junior
Achievement$10 members/$15 non-members
RSVP Required, No Shows Will be Billed – Call772-546-4724 or email [email protected]
Wednesday, January 18thWILDLY SUCCESSFUL WOMEN’S
WEDNESDAY LUNCHEON 12:00-1:30pm at TBA
Sponsored by The Skin InnRSVP Required/$25 per person
Wednesday, January 25thAFTER HOURS SOCIAL
5:30-7:00pm at Seacoast National Bank11711 SE Federal Highway, Hobe Sound
As you know, the holiday season can be joyous, hec-tic, celebratory — and expensive. And while you cer-tainly enjoy hosting family gatherings and giving pres-ents to your loved ones, you’ll find these things evenmore pleasurable if they don’t add a lot more weight toyour debt load. And that’s why you’ll want to followsome smart money-management techniques over thenext few weeks.
To begin with, try to establish realistic budgets forboth your entertaining and your gift giving. When youhost family and friends, don’t go overboard on yourexpenditures. Your guests will still appreciate yourefforts, which, with a little creativity, can create a wel-coming and fun experience for everyone. As a guidingprincipal, keep in mind these words attributed toJohann Wolfgang von Goethe, the famous Germanpoet and philosopher: “What you can do without, dowithout.” Set a budget and stick to it.
And the same rule applies to your gifting. You don’tneed to find the most expensive presents, or overwhelmrecipients with the sheer volume of your gifts. This isespecially true if you, like so many people, have beenaffected by the tough economy. Everyone you knowwill understand that gifts don’t have to be lavish to bemeaningful.
Furthermore, by sticking to a budget, you won’t betempted to dip into your long-term investments to payfor fabulous parties or mountains of gifts. It’s never agood idea to tap long-term investments for short-termneeds, but can be especially bad when your investmentprices are down, as they may well be this year.
So, if you want to stick to a budget but you don’twant to raid your investments, how can you pay foryour holiday season expenses? If you can spread outyour purchases, you may be able to pay for them fromyour normal cash flow. But if that’s not possible, youmight want to consider “plastic” — your credit card.Using your credit card does not, by itself, need toamount to a financial setback, especially if you’ve cho-sen a card that offers favorable terms and you’ve alreadyshown the discipline not to over-use that card. Just tryto minimize your credit card usage over the holidaysand pay off your card as soon as you can.
Of course, you can make your holiday season mucheasier, financially speaking, if you’ve set up a holiday
fund to cover your variousexpenses. While it’s too late toset up such a fund this year,why not get an early start onthe 2012 holiday season? Allyou need to do is put awaysome money each month intoan easily accessible account,separate from your everydayaccounts. You don’t have toput in a great deal, but you doneed to be consistent, which iswhy you may want to have the money moved auto-matically, once a month, from your checking or savingsaccount to your holiday fund. When next year’s holidayseason rolls around, you might be pleasantly surprisedby how much you’ve accumulated.
But for now, following some common-sense moneymanagement practices can help you get through theholiday season in financial shape — and that type ofresult can get your new year off to a positive start.
This article was written by Edward Jones for use byyour local Edward Jones Financial Advisor. For moreinformation or a free, no-obligation protfolio review,call Edward Jones investment representative AndyAndersen at 772-545-9638.
Andy Andersen, CFP
• FINANCIAL FOCUS •Manage Your Money Carefully this Holiday Season
By Andy Andersen, CFP, Edward Jones Financial Advisor, 772- 545-9638
Wow is BeautiControl is onthe Lips of Every Woman. Ifyou didn’t catch the NYCFashion Week, BeautiControlwas the official makeup spon-sor for Style 360’s FashionWeek… and on the lips of allthe Kardashian’s on the frontrow! Way Cool!
So how do you capture thatlook for yourself and addsome Holiday Sparkle?
Remember that Smokey eyes are back. Create a boldsmoky eye look using bold, dark colors or mutedshades.
Lips - if you’re creating your smokey eyes with bold,dark colors, wear a neutral shade to balance out yourlook. If you’re using more muted shades to create yoursmoky eye, use a bold lip color to make a statement.
Full Brows - eye brows create the frame for your
face. Full brows are in and can transform your look toelegant or trendy chic.
Accessory Add Ons - Skins - show some skin thiswinter and fall. Colored snakeskin purses and shoesadd a luxurious, fun accent to your look. Jewelry -don't play it subtle with your jewelry. Make a state-ment and add some flare-especially when you're don-ning a more simple look with your fabrics. Purse -undersize - pack lightly. The trends for this season callfor more pouches than purses.
And last but not least - Shoes - pump it up withclassic looking shoes to tone down your bold prints oradd some boldness to simple fabrics with skin-texturedshoes in bold colors.
Still trying to decide if you are “Perfectly Polished,Dramatically Glam, Naturally Chic or IrresistiblyRomantic” in your Fashion and Glamour Style? Callus at 772-545-7983 for a complimentary skin, colorand style consultation or visit our Web site:www.teamcummings.com for more information.
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More Fall Fashion Trends 2011By Penny & Jerry Cummings, Mobile Day Spa Specialists, Beauticontrol Spa
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• Add interactive features such as surveys, guestbooks, auto responders:
• Use downloadable documents and an e-newsletterto add interactivity;
• Take orders online with a simple shopping cart fea-ture.
Resources include PrestoCart.com, MyCart.net,PayButton.com and EarthStores.com.
Supercharge your site by adding:• Animated art, professionally designed buttons,
bars and banners. (Check out NetStudio.com andScreamDesign.com)
• Original news, feature and how-to articles that arerelated to your products and services provide valuableinformation sources for your customers.
Even if you have the best Web site in your industry,nobody will find it unless it listed with the majorInternet search engines. Check outSearchEngineWatch.com for information about rais-ing your search engine profile.
To learn more about marketing your business, con-tact a SCORE counselor through your local Chamberor visit online at www.score308.com.
