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Emerald Coast Association of REALTORS® Hosts Successful Wine Tasting Fundraiser
Members and friends of the Emerald Coast Association of REALTORS® participated in the REALTOR® Party Blind Wine Tasting & Silent Auction recently at the Emerald Grande in Destin. IT WAS A GREAT SUCCESS! Together, over $26,000 was raised for this important cause.
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BIA Member Sherry Harlow Retiring From EFCU
Eglin Federal Credit Union employee and BIA member Sherry Harlow, APR, Marketing and Public Relations Manager, has worked with the BIA Marketing Committee and Home Show since 2006. She is celebrating 45 years of service at EFCU in July and will be retiring the end of August.
We thank Sherry for all she has done for the community and the BIA over the years. Sherry has spent decades developing programs to financially assist our residents and initiatives to ensure Eglin Federal Credit Union is a place ‘Where Members Matter Most’. Sherry’s mark on the Emerald Coast, as a whole, will be lasting for many years.
Gulf Power Restored Service To More Than 24,000 Customers Due To Tropical Storm Claudette
By Saturday evening, June 19, Gulf Power had restored service to more than 24,000 customers affected by severe weather due to Tropical Storm Claudette, which caused heavy rain, sustained winds with higher gusts, flooding and tornadic activity across Northwest Florida. As of 7 a.m. Sunday (June 20), less than 100 customers remained without power due to strong winds that came in overnight. “Tropical Storm Claudette is a reminder that storms can be unpredictable and you don’t need to be in their direct path to be affected by the severe weather they bring,” said Mike Spoor, vice president of Gulf Power. “That’s why we prepare and train throughout the year to be ready to respond safely and as quickly as possible to get the lights back on for our customers.”
On June 12th Advanced Fire Protection Services teamed up with Sleep In Heavenly Peace and built 20 bunk beds for local children in need. Often, these beds help families stay together by providing suitable living conditions for children. No child sleeps on the floor in our town!
Neko Stubblefield Promoted To VP Of Membership & Community Development
Eglin Federal Credit Union is happy to announce that Neko Stubblefield has been promoted to Vice President of Membership and Community Development. In this new position, Neko will continue the work she has been doing to build relationships, serve our communities, and educate members and potential members on the valuable benefits of EFCU membership. We also congratulate Neko for her role as Chairman of the Board with the Crestview Area Chamber of Commerce.
Chelco Charity Golf Tournament Raises Thousands!
The 2021 CHELCO Charity Golf Tournament, held May 20 at Blackstone Golf Course, raised more than $11,000 to benefit three worthy causes: The American Heart Association, American Cancer Society and Friends for Autism Awareness. CHELCO would like to thank the tournament’s sponsors, with a special thank you to our Gold level sponsors: Ritz Stores, Majors Financial Group, Tri-State Utility Products and Clary-Glenn Funeral Homes. We would also like to thank the staff of Blackstone Golf Course for allowing us to host this great event.
