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MAGAZINE Volume I, Issue 3 DECEMBER, 2010
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LETTER FROM THE PUBLISHER Neighbors and friends, The other day one of our daughters commented on how excited she was about Christmas and how this time of year made her feel so happy inside. She said she wanted to start her Santa list. She ended her comments with a squeal of giddiness. I was excited too from just listening to her and a thought came to mind. I told her that was a wonderful way to feel and would she like for other people to feel that way as well? (head nods) “Well maybe along with that “I want” list you will make for yourself, you could make another list of ideas of how you can help make other people feel just like you are feeling right now.” (the thinking look) “Maybe make a scarf for a friend, bake some goodies for a neighbor, donate one of your warm blankets to a shelter, spend a little of your money on a toy for another child, spend some time just listening to an elderly person’s stories and asking for more.” The excited, happy feeling grew even more and off she went to make her 2 lists. No matter what special holiday you celebrate this time of year, there are many ideas that a child or anyone can do to give someone else wonderful, happy feelings. What will be on your list?
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www.publix.com 19034 Bruce B Downs Blvd, Tampa, FL - (813) 631-1911 © 2010 Palms Magazine. All rights reserved. Palms Magazine is currently published monthly, distributed by the U.S. Postal Service free to all residents of the Tampa Palms area and advertisers. Unless otherwise noted, the views expressed in this publication do not necessarily represent those of the Publisher. Palms Magazine is not an officially sanctioned publication of the Tampa Palms Association or Tampa Palms Country Club. Tampa Palms Country Club logo used with permission. Lists are for reference only and do not imply official sanction or recommendation by Palms Magazine. Editorial submissions are welcome. Publisher reserves the right to reject or edit all submissions for length and clarity. The Publisher is not responsible for errors or omissions.
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Club News day Fitness and Spa programs, there are ways for everyone to enjoy the club, have some fun, and stay fit and refreshed!
Have Fun & Stay Fit this Holiday Season!
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he holiday season is my favorite time of year at the club! For the past 10 years I’ve had the pleasure of experiencing the excitement and activity that the club has to offer. From Brunch with Santa to our annual New Year’s Eve celebration, and from Holiday Ladies Night Events to our Holi-
Our athletic membership at Tampa Palms Golf and Country Club offers members all of the benefits of a traditional health club, with the enriching experiences and relationship building of the private country club lifestyle. The athletic membership category allows for members to have full access to all of the club’s wonderful social events and traditions. Complimentary on-site childcare is available for you while you enjoy dinner or an event, or while you take advantage of one of our 27 weekly group exercise classes. The Tampa Palms Athletic Center offers a full line of cardiovascular and strength equipment so you can complete a total body workout in an environment that is peaceful and personalized. At Tampa Palms Golf and Country Club our certified Personal Trainers and Instructors offer a wide range of tailored wellness services to meet the needs of our diverse membership. From our youth population to our mature members and from the conditioned athlete to those with a sedentary lifestyle or disability, our programs are designed to
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For those of us lucky enough to be in Florida, winter golf takes on a different meaning than up north. I learned alot about winter golf my 3 years in North Carolina, and I am going to share with you a thought or two to make “cold weather” golf more enjoyable. My general rule during the colder months is to take 1 extra club for all of your full shots. 2 reasons for this, first of all there is a good chance you are wearing extra clothes, which constricts the turn
focus on the specific needs and goals of our clients. Our individual and group training services include: strength and cardiovascular training, senior fit, sports specific conditioning, Zumba, yoga, pilates, kickboxing and women on weights. Our trainers also offer body fat analyses, functional fitness assessments, and complimentary fitness evaluations and orientations to all of our athletic members. Now is the time to come and experience the excitement and benefits that the club has to offer. For your private tour and to preview the club membership experience contact our Membership Director, Miranda Hilton (813-632-1672). If you would like to know more about the specific amenities and programs available to athletic members, please contact me so I can share additional information with you. Health and happiness to you and yours this holiday season,
Rhonda Vosding Tennis & Athletic Center Director Tampa Palms Golf & Country Club rhonda.vosding@ourclub.com (813) 632-1676
of the golf swing. The second reason is, the temperature of the golf ball. A golf ball at 50 degrees will travel 8 - 10 percent shorter distance than a golf ball at 80 degrees. I don’t recommend microwaving golf balls, but the colder temperatures surely effect the distance of the ball. Dave Glandt Head Golf Professional Tampa Palms Golf & CC. 813-972-1444 Dave.Glandt@ourclub.com
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Club News HOLIDAY CAMPS
for all levels of players. It will run from 9:30-12:30 each day. Please call the Tennis Pro Shop at 813-632-1676 for more information or to sign up.
Winter Holiday Activity Camps
The Thanksgiving Rookie Jr.Tennis Classic will be held on Nov. 20th. This is a state Tennis Tournament for unranked Junior Players from ages 10 and under to 18 and under.
Monday, December 20-Thursday, December 23 Monday, December 27-Thursday, December 30 Campers will spend the days participating in a variety of indoor and outdoor games, tennis, golf, swimming (weather permitting), crafts, and other activities. While you are off to work or take some time to shop, cook, or just relax, the kids can spend an exciting, fun-filled day here at the Club! Lunch can be packed, or purchased from the Club kid’s menu for $5 daily. Afternoon snacks will be provided. 9am-3pm $40 per person Members/$48 Guests 8am-6:30pm $50 per person Members/$60 Guests Sign up for the entire Winter Holiday session! $250 per child regular hours Members/$300 Guests $300 per child extended care Members/$360 Guests
Holiday Jr. Tennis Training Camp Monday, December 20-Thursday, December 23 Monday, December 27-Thursday, December 30 9:30am-12:30pm This Camp is for players getting ready for their Middle School or High School Team seasons, or for Jr. tournament players. Our Tennis Professionals will work on refining the tennis skills of each player by utilizing match Page 6
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Holiday Spa Packages simulation drills, strategy for singles and doubles, physical conditioning for enhanced speed and power, and mental toughness. Cost is $100.00 per week, or $30.00 per day for members. $110.00 per week or $35.00 per day for guests. Extended care is available with our activity camp program.
a nice variety of stocking stuffers guaranteed to please any tennis enthusiast! Our friendly Pro Shop staff will be happy to assist you with any of your tennis needs. Tampa Palms will be having a Holiday Junior Tennis Camp the weeks of Dec. 20-23, and Dec. 27-30
Give the gift of relaxation with our deep cleansing facial and massage gift certificates.
Caviar & Pearls for the Holidays Look your best at all of your holiday events with our myoxy caviar and pearls facial. This ever popular and Continued on page 15
Please contact the Tampa Palms TAC at 632-1676 for additional information and registration for the Holiday Camp programs. _____________________________
TENNIS The first annual Halloween Spooktacular Tennis Social held on Oct. 29th was a big success! Tennis members from Tampa Palms Golf and CC came out to enjoy a Tennis Round Robin, and some great food and libations. It was a fun evening filled with lots of laughs and unusual characters! We can’t wait for the next event! Tampa Palms Tennis Pro Shop If you are looking for that special holiday gift for the Tennis player in your family, stop by The Tennis Pro Shop at Tampa Palms for the latest styles of tennis clothing and shoes for men and women. We also have December 2010
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Rotary NEWS Morning
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ne lucky couple walked away with a bargain week of upscale solitude on Little Gasparilla Island from The Rotary Club of New Tampa’s 5th Annual Casino Night held on Oct. 22 at The Tampa Palms Golf and Country Club. The couple is paying for their vacation with proceeds from the 50/50 cash drawing they also won. The annual signature event raised more than $10,000 which the Rotary Club of New Tampa donates to area schools and charities.
The high-flying night offered casino games with play money, cash drawings, fabulous silent and live auction items, and entertainment by Jonathan Cortez. Several of the 150 attendees went home with spectacular bargains such as tickets to Disney and four nights at Springhill Suites donated by Springhill Suites of New Tampa; custom art by local artist John Henne; and a week in a luxurious New Smyrna Beach condo. Bidding was hot for the Chef’s Dinner for Six as Auctioneer Jim Henning yelled “sold” for $850 when chefs Peter Gambacorta and Gary Gunter agreed to increase the guest count to eight.
Rotary Club of New Tampa The club’s next major community fund raiser will be their annual Pig Roast scheduled for spring 2011. The Pig Roast features fun and events for the whole family. Contact Robert Garofano at (813) 295-4663 for information. The morning Rotary Club of New Tampa meets every Friday morning, 7 a.m. at Tampa Palms Golf and Country Club. They welcome business and community leaders as prospective members. For membership information contact Karen Frashier, (81) 375-2663 or kmf@GreatTripTickets.com.
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Rotary NEWS Evening Meetings Dates & Speakers for December 2010 12/2/10 Dr. Travis Mohr, Chiropractor 12/9/10 John Giancarlo, Quest martial Arts 12/16/10 General Open Meeting 12/23/10 Holiday Social hosted by Glen Harrod 12/30/10 No meeting Our meetings are on Thursday evenings at 6:15 at Hunter’s Green C.C.
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ORTHODONTIST PIONEERS NEW 3-D TECHNOLOGY
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r. Farina is revolutionizing the face of orthodontic care in Tampa Bay by introducing the area’s first i-cat® 3-D imaging technology. This high-tech scanning equipment dramatically advances the accuracy and predictability of patient care, while making many discomforts of traditional treatment—such as those distasteful plaster molds or cumbersome xrays—a thing of the past. In less than 10 seconds, one digital scan captures a three-dimensional view of a patient’s facial anatomy, including teeth and bone tissue, joints,
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sinuses, airway passages and jaw structure. Not only does the technology allow for pinpoint diagnosis and comprehensive treatment plans, it does so with significantly less radiation than the full series of x-ray exams traditionally required. “There is no guesswork with this technology,” explains Dr. Farina of Farina Orthodontics. “I can create treatment plans that are far more predictable and precise. I can see impacted teeth and bone depth before I begin moving teeth. And, I can show patients anticipated results on screen.”
Taking 30 seconds to render, each digital scan can be used to build exacting treatment plans and to show superimposed before-and-after outcomes. The scans can be shared with other specialists electronically to coordinate care. For example, a 12 year old came into Dr. Farina’s office with chronic allergies. The scan revealed polyps in the boy’s sinuses. Dr. Farina was able to send the 3-D scan to the boy’s physician to aid in relieving his condition. While the technology is sure to make orthodontic patients smile, the uses of 3-D imaging extend far beyond caring for smiles. Dr. Mark S. Farina, D.M.D. has been a practicing orthodontist in the Tampa Bay area for the past 16 years, treating more than 9,000 smiles. He is a certified Diplomat of the American Board of Orthodontics and was recently voted by his peers as one of the Bay area’s top ten orthodontists. www.farinasmiles.com. v
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Club News
Country Club Pictures
Over 260 Members participated in our Halloween Spooktacular & Haunted House. Here are some pics.
Send your Country Club photos! Cindi at cmatter1@tampabay.rr.cm
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School News Tampa Palms Elementary School 6100 Tampa Palms Boulevard, Tampa, FL 33647, 975-7390 tampapalms.mysdhc.org Home of the Eagles.
Chiles Elementary School 16541 Tampa Palms Boulevard W., Tampa, FL 33647, 558-5422 chiles.mysdhc.org Home of the Falcons.
Liberty Middle School 17400 Commerce Park Blvd, Tampa, FL 33647, 558-1180 liberty.mysdhc.org Home of the Eagles.
Four (4) students from Freedom’s Chorus were selected to the Florida Vocal Association All-State Choruses for 2011: --Senior Melody Rubin (Reading Chorus) --Junior Trisha Carman (SSAA Chorus) --Freshman Chauncie Bigler (SATB Chorus) --Freshman James Rose (TTBB Chorus) for their selections. These students worked very hard (3 qualifying tests, one written and aural, one sight-singing, and a singing audition!) to earn this privilege and they will represent Freedom at the 2011 Florida Music Educators’ Convention in January
College Acceptances --Faith Crowe: UCF and recipient of the Pegasus Bronze Scholarship, USF, and Drexel University and recipient of the Drexel Dean’s scholarship --Ashley Dickson: USF --Tyler Harrell: USF and two academic scholarships to attend USF
Athletic Recognition --Elisa Berson and Somann Irani: Freedom’s winners of the 2010 Wendy’s High School Heisman Award
Freedom High School
--Junior Emily Ball: has committed to the University of South Carolina to play soccer
17410 Commerce Park Blvd, Tampa, FL 33647, 558-1185 freedom.mysdhc.org Home of the Patriots.
A Big Thank You--to all of the speakers who participated in the Great American Teach-In.
Freedom High News --Congratulations --Senior Diandra Latibeaudiere: semi-finalist for the Barnes Scholarship --Seniors Hae In “Amy” Kim and Samuel Brown: Freedom’s nominees for November’s Ryan Nece Foundation Good Samaritan Award. Each month one male and one female student will be nominated based on academics and community service. Two Freedom seniors have been selected as the overall all foundation winners for the past two months: Liat Sanz for the month of September and Elisa Berson for the month of November. These students competed with students from across the county. In April all nominees will be considered for a college scholarship. (Students: If you are interested in being nominated, provide a resume of your activities, community service, awards, etc. to Mrs. Fiallo.) --Senior Melody Baughman and Junior Logan Freeze: chosen to participate in the All-State Honors Orchestra Page 16
HealthCorps Coordinator Mary Kathryn Rains, who works full-time at the school educating and mentoring students on nutrition, fitness and mental strength is spearheading the project in collaboration with faculty. The school’s goal is to enhance the safety and wellness of the student body by offering superior fitness equipment that promotes exercise and well-being. Freedom hopes community members will support them as the only school representing Florida in the final round.
Booster Club News: Upcoming Booster Meetings Interested in Freedom Athletics? The Booster Club will meet the third Monday of every month. 1/24 All meetings will be at 6:30 p.m. in the Media Center. For more information, contact: Freedomboosterclub@gmail.com.
Go Patriots! Go Bulls! All Schools welcome to submit news, events, dates, etc. Send submissions to cmatter1@tampabay.rr.com Submission deadline is the 15th of each month.
Vote For Freedom! Freedom, Part of Dr. Oz’s HealthCorps® Program, Announces Application for “Henkel Helps Get Kids Fit” Grant Freedom, which belongs to the HealthCorps (www. healthcorps.org) network of schools, advanced to the final round of the “Henkel Helps Get Kids Fit Contest for a $25,000 grant to bring fitness projects to schools. Founded by Dr. Mehmet Oz, heart surgeon and host of the nationally syndicated talk show, “The Dr. Oz Show,” HealthCorps® is a proactive health movement that includes an in-school educational and mentoring program in 41 schools in 11 states. Freedom was selected as one of 10 finalists from a total 2,000 applicants from around the country that submitted a written essay detailing how the school would use the $25,000 monies. Student-directed videos from finalists will be posted online at www.henkelhelps.com for viewing, and the public will elect the grand prize winner. The voting will take place till 12/12 at the website. Voting is limited to one vote per email address per day. December 2010
Kaitlyn Graulich, and Tampa Palms Elementary principal Kimberly Keenan. Kaitlyn is in kindergarten at TPE and had just been awarded a medal for being Citizen of the Month. Palms Magazine
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despite it being an unplanned move, it will surely be a time consuming process with a lot of trial and error attached to it. Instead, take a look at the art pieces and decor items you have and the list of items you intend to purchase and sketch out a plan for outdoor Christmas decor. This also ensures that you don’t get carried away during the process of decorating the yard or the garden.
Test functionality of the lights before putting them to use
This is, yet again, a common blunder today. Most of them end up stringing the lights in various shapes and accentuating their house with lights too and then realize that the lights are not working. What a waste of time it can prove to be! It is recommended that you test the lights as soon as you bring them out before you get on with outdoor Christmas decor.
Hire professionals if needed
You know better how feasible your outdoor Christmas idea is! Do not try to save on all the money by trying to do all the decoration yourself in spite of knowing it is tough. Go ahead, seek out the professionals who will simplify your job. Yes, this would mean a slight overhead in terms of expenses but would also mean a job well done.
It is important to have a balanced life.
Inflatables to be minimized
Choosing inflatable toys for outdoor Christmas decor is an “in-thing” in modern times. However, certain people go overboard and fill their yard with inflatables. While they are definitely visually appealing to the children, they are more suitable for a children’s party rather than a Christmas celebration.
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In addition to these points, also consider the usage of vintage Christmas lights that have been brightening up the Christmas celebrations for ages. Page 18
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Girl Scouts is for All Girls
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irl Scouts of West Central Florida serves nearly 24,000 girls in grades K-12 and more than 10,000 adult members in the diverse eight-county jurisdiction of Citrus, Hernando, Hillsborough, Marion, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk and Sumter counties. Built on the world’s best personal growth and leadership development model, the Girl Scout program is girl-led, reflecting the ever-changing needs and interests of today’s girls. In Girl Scouts, girls discover the fun, friendship and power of girls together.
and outdoor and environmental leadership, Girl Scouting provides girls with opportunities for fun and friendship, while fostering the development of leadership skills and self-esteem. Girl Scouts offers programs that encourage girls to push boundaries, test limits and develop their leadership potential. The Girl Scout Leadership Experience consists of three areas of focus for implementing Girl Scout activities:
Discover – Girls understand themselves and their values and use their knowledge and skills to explore the world.
Connect – Girls care about, inspire and team with others locally and globally.
Take Action – Girls act to make the world a Did you know that girls in grades K-12 can join into the Girl Scout program in six different ways? Through the Girl Scout Pathways model, girls can choose from a variety of options that fit their schedules and are guaranteed to have a consistent leadership experience. Girl Scout pathways are how we deliver the Girl Scout Leadership Experience to all girls and how we match volunteers to girl preferences for participation. Not a current member? No problem! Visit gswcf.org/calendar.aspx and register for any Girl Scout opportunity – simply pay the $12 annual membership fee to join for the year. Girl Scouting is more than just cookies and camping – Girl Scout activities assure girls a chance to discover, connect and take action. Through programs including science and technology, business and financial literacy, healthy living,
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better place. Girl Scouts of West Central Florida has some exciting programs happening in the upcoming weeks!
Singing with Glee Camp-In (grades 4 – 12), Jan. 15 – 16: Show us how much Girl Scouts rock! Perform in the production of a musical featuring your favorite songs and plenty of smooth dance moves. Think you can’t sing or dance? Pick up tips and tricks from a vocal coach and a dance instructor. Record a song with your friends using professional studio gear and compose original music with GarageBand and other music technology. After a night of fun and laughs, hit the stage to express your story in music form for the grand finale in the morning. Dinner and breakfast are included.
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Beautiful Butterflies (grades K – 1), Jan. 22: Come celebrate the beauty of butterflies. Build a feeder, plant seeds to take home for your own butterfly garden, and learn how to help butterflies and how they help you. Marvel at the complexity of metamorphosis and meet aquatic animals that share similar life stages.
College 101 (grades 6 – 12), Jan. 29: This adventure will help you explore options for higher education and mingle with college professionals and students while touring the Florida Southern College campus. Tour will include dorm rooms, classrooms, wellness center, gym, gardens and a meal in the cafeteria. Girls will top the day off by watching the Lady Mocs take on Palm Beach Atlantic University Sailfish! Florida Southern College is listed on the National Register of Historic places and features the architecture of Frank Lloyd Wright. Arrive early and walk around beautiful Lake Hollingsworth or find the garden on campus with the Juliette Low marker. Adults can become involved in Girl Scouting, too! Interested in volunteering? Check out the different ways you can volunteer, and then simply fill out the online volunteer application and you’re well on your way! Tampa Palms families learn more about Girl Scouts and how you can be involved, visit www.gswcf. org. v
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The Best Value in Insurance Today
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hat is the best value in insurance today? It is the personal umbrella policy. This insurance policy provides personal liability coverage above and beyond
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You might think you don’t need a Personal Umbrella Policy because you don’t see yourself as being wealthy. When you sit down and think you have a home, auto, and retirement plans, savings, etc., it all adds up. You may realize that if you don’t have enough liability coverage, one judgment could possibly put all of these assets at risk.
Some people tell us they don’t think they need a Personal Umbrella Policy because their auto policy covers liability. That’s right, your auto policy does have liability coverage; however there are limits. The Personal Umbrella what you already have on your Policy coverage limits basically other policies: auto, homeowners, starts where the auto leaves off. motorcycle, boat, etc. It sits on They actually complement each top of and provides significant other. extra coverage beyond what those policies afford you.
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A personal umbrella policy also defends you and pays your legal bills when any covered lawsuit occurs. It covers lawsuits that may not be covered by your other insurance (for example, an allegation of slander). So, it covers many gaps in your other insurance coverages. And its price is very reasonable. You can get this coverage in million dollar increments. A $1 million policy is amazingly inexpensive – just a few hundred dollars. Another benefit -- you are covered worldwide. You don’t have to be a millionaire to be sued like one. So, if you are worried about losing your home, your savings, your future income, or your toys; or if you have young drivers in the home, you can protect yourself with the personal umbrella policy. -Gary Gunter of Gunter & Gunter Insurance, 973-8680.
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New Tampa Chamber of commerce and integrating Internet, small business and social network marketing to create income. This session will lead you step by step, giving you a working outline to drive your social media success.
Upcoming Chamber Events Register and pay securely online at www.NewTampaChamber.org
Business After Hours An All-Chamber Event Thursday, Dec. 9, 5:30 to 7 p.m. Hosted by: Centerplate Catering and the Florida State Fairgrounds 4800 US Hwy 301 N, Tampa FL 33601 FREE to members Please join the New Tampa Chamber of Commerce for after-hours networking with the Greater Tampa Chamber, Riverview Chamber, Davis Islands Chamber, TIBA and others. It’s a great opportunity to meet members of the other chambers and begin forging new business relationship. RSVP is required through www.NewTampaChamber.org by Dec. 7.
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Facebook Workshop Thursday, Dec. 16, 2010, 2-4 p.m. Stop Wasting Time Online Start Making Money Miracles & Maggie’s Tea Room 10335 Cross Creek Blvd, Suite H, Tampa, FL $35, RSVP Required • Have you dabbled on Facebook only to feel like you’re wasting your time and not seeing any results?
Space is limited and RSVP is required for this event. Give your business a holiday gift, and reserve your seat now at www.NewTampaChamber.org! $35 registration includes tea, scones and all the wi-fi you can stand. Bring your laptops. For more information or questions, please email the New Tampa Chamber at info@NewTampaChamber.org.
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Pebble Creek Golf Club • Are you lost in a sea of information overload and 10550 Regents Park Dr., Tampa 33647 don’t know where to begin or how to do it right? Sunday, December 19, 3 to 6 p.m. • Maybe you’re standing at the crossroads deciding $15 includes cart with GPS whether Social Media is irrelevant or an investment Members and prospective members welcome! Confor your business? tact Kim Martin, 813-973-3870 ext 232, or click Rachel Haviland “The Social Network Marketer”
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Rachel Haviland, is a business developer and Inter- Are you a New Tampa Chamber member yet? If so, net entrepreneur working in network marketing and we have affordable member-only sponsorships availsocial media since 2007. Her specialty is building able. Click here to email for details.
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Metropolitan Ministries
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hen most people think of Metropolitan Ministries, tents, food, turkeys and toys come to mind. While those are a big part of what the Ministries does for the holidays, none of it could be possible without the support of the Tampa Bay community. During Thanksgiving and Christmas, The Ministries constructs a 32,000 square foot red and white tent that resembles Santa’s Village. Families receive Boxes of Hope (food items for a complete holiday meal, including a turkey) and Bags of Joy (toys and stocking stuffers for children). But the Holiday Center offers families much more than food and toys. Page 26
Impact, changed lives, transformation and hope are holiday miracles that seem to unfold right before ones eyes. Through the Ministries Compassion + Action community outreach initiative geared toward serving more families in more communities, the Ministries has partnered with organization across the bay area to serve families in need. The tents known as Holiday Centers, now total 9 locations in three counties-Hillsborough, Pinellas and Pasco, serving as a place for volunteers, donors and those receiving services to come in contact with each other.
27 sites meal site partner locations across Tampa Bay. Metropolitan Ministries currently houses 40 families with 90 children.
The Ministries is encouraging the community to collect Boxes of Hope and Bags of Joy, by challenging your friends, coworkers, school and faith groups to collect 20, 50, or 100 boxes and bags for the families the Ministries will serve this year. You won’t be able to serve all 30,000 families in need…but each community member can make a difference in a life by feeding ONE family or providing ONE toy to a child in need.
Metropolitan Ministries Partnership School meets the educational needs of homeless and atrisk students in the Tampa Bay Area by providing one-on-one and small classroom settings. Its Youth Programs provide after-school support and activities for homeless teens.
The Ministries prides itself on helping families by alleviating suffering, promoting dignity and instilling self-sufficiency. Metropolitan Ministries’ residential Uplift U program provides transitional housing to families and single women while providing counseling services, physical and mental health care, alcohol and drug counseling, employment services and money management training to help them on the path toward self-sufficiency. The Metropolitan Ministries’ Sanctuary at Waters Avenue, a group of 12 Sulfur Springs town homes, provides affordable housing to Uplift U graduates while pairing them with family mentors to help residents achieve full self-sufficiency.
Join the Ministries this holiday season and yearround in being someone’s angel. For more information, please contact: Bob Kozyra at 813.273.8521
Metropolitan Ministries offers much more than holiday assistance. Since it’s inception in 1972, the Ministries has grown from a single room soup kitchen to one of America’s most innovative caregivers. More than half a million families have been aided by its Outreach and Prevention Services. The Ministries has also prepared over 23 million hot meals and provided over 350,000 safe haven shelter nights to the area’s homeless. More than 1,700 meals are served each day at more than December 2010
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Visit the Food For Sharing display at any Publix Supermarket through December 31st. Just take a donation ticket from the display (or ask at the register) to checkout and purchase one of the following three meals for a local family in need. You’ll receive a free reusable Food For Sharing Bag for your donation. Pantry Stuffer $5.66 Publix Fruit Cocktail, Publix Cut Green Beans, StarKist Chunky Light Tuna, and Armour Vienna Sausage.
Family Lunchbox $8.35 Publix Creamy Peanut Butter, Publix Grape Jelly, Hormel Corn Beef Hash, Publix Long-Grain Rice, and Publix Cut Green Beans Main Course $10.84 Publix Fruit Cocktail, Publix Cut Green Beans, Publix Long Grain Rice, Publix Homestyle Mashed Potatoes,Plumrose Ham Your food donations will be distributed via foodbaskets to individuals and families.
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e wake up every morning to the banging of the dump trucks rear gates, the beeping of the bulldozers backing up, the jack hammers vibrating and the roaring cranes and diggers. We drive through the dusty dirt, take another route when the usual road is closed and go over bumps and dips. Bang, beep, roar, so early in the morning! Dirty cars, a minute more of time taken, rough ride! Ahhhh! I absolutely LOVE and welcome it!!! I am grateful for the noise and inconvenience because it means that there is growth and progress. It’s everywhere around us and we are right in the middle of it all. How lucky can we get? Growth and progress mean better roads, new businesses, more jobs, home values rising, new homes being built again, existing homes selling, more convenience and lots of new opportunities for all. Soon the roads will be completed and it will be quite a beautiful sight to see (if roads can be beautiful :) ). So, nod and smile at the hard working construction people, who work early, late, weekends, in the heat and cold to get the job done as quickly and safely as possible and know that you live in the BEST community in the whole USA. At least I think so! - Cindi Matter
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