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Destin For Success
Courtney & Tazz Felde
photos & story by Harley S. Sampson, Jr.
The Emerald Coast Big Game Fishing Club (ECBGFC) held the 1st Annual Destin For Success fundraiser at Legendary Yacht Club on September 8. Founded to pave the way for opportunities that young anglers need, along with the opportunities that novice and expert anglers crave, and already supporting the Destin High School Fishing Class, the yacht club was proud to be the host for this inaugural event.
After attending an Emeril Lagasse fundraiser in Ft. Lauderdale, Harley Van Hyning with Gnarly Fish Prints shared the idea for an arts-related fundraiser with Crystal LaFosse, founder of ECBGFC, and it was a go. Sharing his love for creativity and encouraging others to pursue their passion, Harley stated that their goal for the evening was to, “raise 50 thousand dollars: 10 thousand each for 5 area high school students in Okaloosa and Walton counties.” Supported by the Emeril Lagasse Foundation and having acquired donations ranging from Argentinian hunting and shing trips and shing prints to local ne dining, attendees were treated to raf es and silent auctions, while they enjoyed sushi and a charcuterie table.
Breanna Fulton & Gabi Fulton
Katie Glaze & Maxine Orange Bern Crystal LaFosse & Harley Van Hyning Daniel McGeorge & Crystal Dancer
Steven Lee & Matthew Nelson
Montana, John & Peyton Farrow
Christian Shiver & Payton Anderson
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Home Offi ce Vibes
story by Anna Stockton
Anyone who’s worked from home knows that to be successful you must have a good workspace. While we all made it work during Covid, managing to get everything (well, most things) accomplished with a makeshift home o ce while dogs and kids ran around, forcing us to take a break every 3 minutes to address issues brought on by said dogs and kids, it doesn’t have to be that way. A home o ce can be your sanctuary, the space where you can be professional, productive, and comfortable while still creating your own ambiance and showing o your personal style.
Vibe Check - Finding the vibe and atmosphere you’re looking for in a home o ce can bring out your best self and put you in the right brain space to get your work done promptly and e ciently. Is calm, beachy decor more conducive to putting you in a productive mindset? Maybe a grand, traditional style o ce will get those power play ideas churning? Or maybe you’re looking for something in between. Choosing a vibe and following through with décor and furniture can bring the continuity that our modern, overstimulated brains so desire.
Colors of Success - After you choose the vibe you want for your home o ce, finding the perfect paint color is the next step. Taking your idea and finding a color to match the feeling you want your space to have will set the stage for your sanctuary. This will be your blank canvas, so to speak, to build upon and create the workspace that will motivate you and make you focused and successful. Deep colors are perfect for more traditional home o ces while light and airy colors work for more relaxed, coastal vibes. Organization Station - Organization is vital to being successful while working from home. I mean, how can you complete a report if you can’t find the report. Having a good desk and filing system that fits your color scheme will help with staying organized and keeping the style and vibe you want in your home o ce. To ensure your area doesn’t get overcome with clutter, think drawers, drawers, and more drawers. You can’t have too many spaces where things can be neatly organized and tucked away, o surfaces and easy to find when you need them. With all the options available these days, finding furniture to go with your home o ce vision should be as easy as your morning commute to “work.” Furniture that fits well in your space and can be placed where you can be most productive is also important. Some people work best with a nice view out a window, perfect for soaking up the outdoor energy and inspiring creativity, while others do their best work with their desk facing a wall, like a child in timeout, free of distractions and anything that can misdirect attention away from the work at hand.... or so I’ve heard.
Zooming Along - Zoom and other similar apps have changed the way we do business. There is no need to go into the o ce anymore for those important meetings, you can be present without actually being present. Before you dive right into those video calls, you may want to put your best face forward by making sure your background is professional, neat, and free of distractions. Set up a clutter free bookshelf, or a classic print that won’t divert the attention from the important point you’re trying to make or the fabulous idea you have. After all, just because you have gym shorts on with your blazer, doesn’t mean your background has to show anything other than the mature professional you are.
CHILDREN ’ S VOLUNTEER HEALTH NETWORK Restorative Dental Clinic Unveiling
photos & story by Harley S. Sampson, Jr.
The Children’s Volunteer Health Network (CVHN), founded in 2005 as a faith-based nonpro t, works to improve the health of children in Okaloosa and Walton Counties. On August 27 the new CVHN mobile dental clinic was unveiled to the public at the park in Grand Boulevard.
With partners such as the Destin Wine Charity Auction Foundation, CVHN runs 2 mobile dental clinics, and as of 2021 has provided over 6 million dollars in services to over 75,000 area children. “For over 17 years, CVHN has been working towards eliminating barriers to accessible and affordable dental care for children. Our team partners with schools and organizations to take our mobile clinic into the communities that have the greatest need,” said Dr. Iysha Cawthorn. She continued, “1 out of 5 children who walk through our doors require urgent dental treatment. With the addition of our new restorative mobile dental clinic, and myself, a full-time pediatric dentist on staff, we are blessed with the opportunity to not only provide preventative dental care, but also address the urgent dental treatment of the children in our community who may not have the opportunity to receive care elsewhere. We appreciate the generous support of our donors. Without them, this new mobile clinic wouldn’t be possible. As they walk alongside us in our mission, they provide the support we need to reach those who need treatment the most.”
Etsegenet & Lucas Ancheb Marci Leblanc & Rose Alvarez William Barley & Ashley Cappleman
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