May 2016 - Hobe Sound Chamber of Commerce

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THE
Vol. 25 Issue 2
PELICAN
Calling All Golfers! 33rd Annual Hobe Sound Chamber Golf
Tournament Scheduled for Friday, May 20, 2016
It’s that time of year when experienced and amateur
golfers alike get an opportunity to pull out their clubs,
dust off their golf shoes, dig out their sun visors and
practice their swings. Save the date of Friday, May 20,
2016, 1:00pm on your calendar for the 33rd Annual
Hobe Sound Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament
at the Hobe Sound Golf Club. For just $150 per player
your foursome will have a great day of golf on a premier
private course, followed by a wonderful BBQ dinner
and lots of trophy awards. And if you are among the
first 12 teams registered you will be entered in a raffle to
win a foursome at the renowned Mariner Sands
Country Club.
Play hooky on a Friday afternoon to refresh the spirit,
have some fun and be with other likeminded business
networkers by competing on an impeccably maintained
course. Hobe Sound Golf Club is a member-owned,
Joe Lee-designed course nestled among preserved wetlands and massive oak hammocks. Play on this magnificent 6,664-yard course that provides an enjoyable challenge for all levels of play.
Once again this prestigious event is presented by
Frank and JoAnn Tricarico of Metz Construction. Also
sponsoring is 2J Data, Jenkins Landscape Company
and Marlene Filer Benefiting Celebrities Fore Kids.
Players will have chances to win prizes in a Longest
May-July 2016
Hobe Sound Chamber of
Commerce Calendar
May, June, and July 2016
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May Meetings
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Wednesday, May 4th
AMBASSADORS MEETING
12:00pm at the Chamber Office
Tuesday, May 10th and 24th
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.
Drive Contest, Putt Contest, and Chinese Auction.
Each player receives a complimentary goodie bag, golf
gift and cigar.
You don’t want to miss out on the fun! This is the
year you want to participate; this is the year you want to
take home the trophy. Sign up now and be at the Hobe
Sound Golf Club at noon on Friday, May 20th for a day
filled with enjoyable recreation and top-tier networking
with great people. And don’t forget your sunscreen!
For more details, you can call the Chamber at 772546-4724 or visit the Chamber website at
www.hobesound.org.
Major Sponsor:
Monday, May 16th
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
5:30pm at the Chamber Office
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May Events
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Friday, May 6th, 13th, and 27th
SCORE COUNSELING
10:00am-1:00pm at the Chamber Office
Free Business Consulting.
Visit www.treasurecoast.score.org
to schedule an appointment.
Thursday, May 12th
MONTHLY BREAKFAST
8:00-9:15am at Hobe Sound Bible College
Schmul Dining Center
11295 SE Gomez Avenue, Hobe Sound
Sponsored by AMAC Insurance
Guest Speaker: Dennis Root, Dennis Root Public
Safety Foundation
RSVP Required/No Shows Will Be Billed
Register online at www.hobesound.org
$12 Members/$15 Non-members
Tuesday, May 17th
NEW MEMBER
ORIENTATION LUNCHEON
12:00-1:30pm at Hobe Sound Bible College
Herron Center, Administration Building, 2nd Floor
11298 SE Gomez Avenue, Hobe Sound
By Invitation
Eagle Sponsors:
Friday, May 20th
33RD ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT
12:00 pm Registration
Hobe Sound Golf Club
11671 SE Plandome Drive, Hobe Sound
4 Player Scramble Tournament
1:00pm Shotgun Start
Sponsored by Metz Construction Company
33rd Annual Hobe Sound Chamber Golf Tournament Sponsors Frank
and JoAnn Tricarico of Metz Construction Company, Inc. for
www.metzluxuryhomes.com
Hobe Sound Chamber of Commerce
P.O. Box 1507
Hobe Sound, Florida 33475
Phone (772) 546-4724
Fax (772) 546-9969
www.hobesound.org
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Wednesday, May 25th
BUSINESS AFTER HOURS
5:30-7:00pm at Amazing Things
Home of Children Across America FL
10835 SE Federal Highway, Hobe Sound
Co-sponsored by Dr. Leon and Shelly Gonyo of
Stuart Family Chiropractic & Acupuncture
and Children Across America FL
$10 Members/$15 Non-members/$5 Social Members
RSVP online at www.hobesound.org
Monday, May 30th
MEMORIAL DAY
Chamber Office Closed
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Hobe Sound Pelican
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Read and Heed!
Submitted by FPL President’s Council member Amy Brunjes
Hobe Sound Chamber of Commerce
2016 Board of Directors
Officers
President: Ike Crumpler, Upstairs Communications
President Elect: Jonathan Milton, Milton Engineering
Consultants
Treasurer: Doug Smith Janus Investigations
Secretary: Theresa Smith Beaches Hair Studio
Past President: Steve Fenton, Fenton Services
Historian: Ralph Davino, Secure Storage of Martin County
Board of Directors
Glen Alexander . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Strategic Realty
Tony Barletta . . .Brightway Insurance/Barletta Agency
Melinda Brault . . . . . . . . . . . .Geminye Design Group
Michael Dooley . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Illustrated Properties
Michael Ennis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Ennis Construction
Marlene Filer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Celebrities Fore Kids
Jan McDonald . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .AMAC Insurance
Robert “Bob” McLean . . . . . . . . . . . . .Avalon Air, Inc.
Trudi Onus . . . . . . . . . . . . . .SeacoastBank - Mortgages
Nicole Townsley . . . . . . . . . .Merritt Family Chiropractic
Brandon Woodward . .Law Office of Brandon Woodward
Hurricane season is upon us. Though we have not had
storms of any significance in several years, we should not
become complacent. It still behooves us to be prepared
in advance of any possibility. FPL has compiled a list of
tips for planning ahead, what to prepare just before the
storm and then precautions after the storm.
Preparing For a Storm: A Guide for Your Business
At FPL, we know the impact that a major storm can
have on your business. We have a plan and urge you to
prepare as well so you and your employees can get back
to business safely and as quickly as possible. Below is a
guide that we hope will help get you started:
Plan ahead:
• Ensure your employees’ contact information is up-todate and that you have a plan in place to communicate
after the storm passes.
• Determine if your business is in a flood and/or
2016 President’s Council
Tom Balling . . . . . .Treasure Coast Irrig/Rood Landscape
Mike Bouse . . . . .Berkshire Hathaway HS Florida Realty
Amy Brunjes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Florida Power & Light
Blake Capps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Capps Roofing
John Carr . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .JRC Consulting Group
Scott Fay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Bridge Boat & RV Storage
Marlene Filer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Celebrities Fore Kids
Marc Gaylord . . . . . . .Law Office of Marc R. Gaylord
Paul L. Kleinfeld . . .First Florida Dev. & Construction
Steve Landwersiek . . . . . .Ameriprise Financial Services
Gary Lesser . . . . . . . . . .Lesser, Lesser, Landy & Smith
Jason Lovelady . . . .Carpenter’s Roofing & Sheet Metal
Cal Meeker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Florida Living Realty
Pete Morello . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .The UPS Store
Derreck Ogden . . . . . . .Word of Mouth Comp. & Elect.
Jeff Sabin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Waste Management
Tony Sementelli . . . . . . . . . . .Hobe Sound ShipCenter
Dr. Charles & Jessica Simpson . . . .Simpson Advanced
Chiropractic & Medical Center
James Stedham . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Costco
Sue Stutzke . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Nightingale Private Care
Frank & JoAnn Tricarico . . . . . . . .Metz Construction
Ambassador Committee
Janet Otten . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Director, Chamber Staff
Amber Shirk, SeacoastBank . . . . . . .Committee Chair
Peggy Batch-Gattone, The Keyes Company . . .Secretary
Theresa Smith, Beaches Hair Studio . . . . . . .Vice Chair
Bill Brown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Glory Association
George Kleine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Smart Source
Noreen Nelson-Slenker . . . . . . . . . .Illustrated Properties
Ralph Perrone . . . . . . . . . . . . . .American Cancer Society
Sharyl Pratt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Illustrated Properties
Guyton Stone . . . . . . . . . . . . .GHS Custom Woodwork
Kim Toth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Edward Jones
Linda Wolf . . . . . . . . . . .ActiveCanvas Interactive Media
Staff
Angela Hoffman, Executive Director
Janet Otten, Director of Member Services
Mary Palczer, Bookkeeper/Office Manager
Volunteers
Judy Arbeznik, Carol Branch, Marge Cabaniss,
Lois & Al Dillaire, Bette Evans, Suzan Hughes,
Lillian Johnson, Bobbi Kauffman, George Kleine,
Jeanne Nash, Richard Nash, Rich Otten, Carol Stewart,
Ray Stewart, & Jean Tierney
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11954 SE Dixie, Hobe Sound, FL 33455
772-546-4724
Office Hours:
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evacuation zone and review evacuation routes; identify
an emergency temporary site.
• Identify what you need to secure your building or
office.
• Review your insurance coverage; photograph or
videotape your building or office – inside and out.
Before a storm:
• Gather supplies to secure the exterior of your office
and protect interior furniture.
• Fully charge all portable electronics.
• Make multiple back-ups of computer files and data,
and store records off premises.
• Record a special voice message informing employees
and customers the status of company operations.
• Close your offices with sufficient time to allow
employees to secure their own homes; inform clients that
you’re closing early and when you plan to reopen.
After a storm:
• Watch for downed power lines. Call 911 or FPL at 1800-4OUTAGE to report fallen power lines that present
a clear and imminent danger to you or others. Do not
attempt to touch any power lines. Always assume that
every power line is energized.
• Stay connected with us, report an outage and get
updates at FPL.com, which is also accessible on mobile
devices.
• In case of interior water damage, immediately turn
off your circuit breakers, disconnect all electrical appliances and turn off all wall switches. Remember, never
stand in water while operating switches or unplugging
any electrical device.
• If you use a portable generator, read and follow all the
manufacturer’s instructions and safety guidelines.
For more storm and safety tips, visit us at
FPL.com/storm.
Volunteers Make it Happen
• Please make every effort to RSVP in advance
online for Chamber events. It is difficult to plan
food and beverages when we don’t know how many
are attending an event. Go to www.hobesound.org,
choose your event and register. Members can go to
the “Members Only” tab sign in without having to
type in your information. Call Jan if you don’t
know your User Name and Password.
• Sign up for YOUR E-Blast week ASAP. Already
have bookings going into Summer: $100.00
Business/$50.00 Non-Profit. Events, Sales,
Coupons, Holidays, etc. YOUR flyer to over 800
contacts. Call Mary at the Chamber or email [email protected].
• Advertising in The Pelican is very reasonable and
reaches 5,800 people in the local area. Contact Jan
at 772-546-4724 or [email protected] for
rates and information. Advertisers make The
Pelican possible.
• We have openings on the Ambassador
Committee. If you would like to be part of an awesome group of members who attend one meeting a
month, go to ribbon cuttings, and welcome attendees at events, then the Ambassador Committee is
for you. Contact Jan to get on board. 772-5464724 or [email protected].
April was Volunteer Appreciation month. “We, the
staff, at the Hobe Sound Chamber are extraordinarily
fortunate to have a cast of many who come regularly
and serve so generously,” said Jan Otten, Director of
Member Services.
At a luncheon held at the new facility, Amazing
Things, Home of Children Across America, the
Chamber honored volunteers who celebrated birthdays during the first quarter of the year, thanked them
all for the help they offer every day in many capacities
and hosted Denise Belizar and Crystal Collier, guest
Speakers from Council on Aging of Martin County at
the Kane Center, who gave a helpful overview of the
services and activities that are available at their facility
located at 900 SE Salerno Road, Stuart.
“There is no way to put a dollar value on the time
and talents that our volunteers give to the Chamber.
Some of them have been giving time here for 20 years
and more,” stated Angela Hoffman, Executive
Director. She continued, “Without the help that they
give us we could not service our members and our
community to the full extent that we do.”
After a luncheon provided by Chamber member,
Subway, everyone enjoyed delicious cupcakes and
iced tea.
Attending the luncheon was Lillian Johnson, longest
serving volunteer with 27 years, Bette Evans with 26
years, Marge Cabaniss, Jean Tierney and Bobbi
Kauffman with approximately 20 years each. In addition, Rich Otten with about 10 years of service and
others with under 10 years included, Judy Arbeznik,
Carol Branch, Lois and Al Dillaire, Suzan Hughes,
George, Kleine, Ray Stewart, and Carol Stewart. Also
attending was Richard Nash and his wife Jeanne.
Richard chaired the 2015 Christmas Parade as well as
being an office front desk volunteer.
We are grateful for their cheerful giving of their time
and continuing service to our Chamber. Thank you to
these volunteers and the many not named here who
help at major Chamber fundraising events.
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Nathaniel P. Reed pictured with Karen Ripper, President and CEO
of the Council on Aging of Martin County.
Council on Aging of Martin
County Holds First Annual
Sage Awards
Mrs. Shirley Baer, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Graves, Peggy’s
Natural Foods, The Karp Law Firm and VIP America, LLC.
The mission of the Council on Aging of Martin County
is to help seniors live well at any age by remaining independent, healthy and living in their own homes. The not-forprofit Council provides programs in support of this mission,
including Meals on Wheels, Kane Cuisine, an adult day program, senior-focused primary medical care at the Kane
Clinic, care management and caregiver support. The
Council, which celebrated its 40th anniversary in 2014, is
the longest standing organization in the county dedicated to
serving our senior population.
The Kane Center, the home of the Council on Aging of
Martin County, is a multi-generational facility offering a
wide range of services for seniors, their families and caregivers, and the greater Treasure Coast community. The Kane
Center is designed to serve all seniors in Martin County,
from the active to the frail, through social, wellness, medical,
nutritional, educational and cultural programming.
Intergenerational events for the general public are also
offered. The on-site Frances Langford Theatre and
Auditorium, the Town Center and other spaces are available
for rent for special events. The Kane Center is owned and
operated by the Council on Aging of Martin County.
For information on Council on Aging services, or to learn
how you can support the Council and be a part of the Kane
Center, call 772-223-7800 or visit www.kanecenter.org.
Honors Outstanding Seniors for Their
Contribution to the Community
Nearly 40 nominees were honored and eight winners
announced at the first annual Sage Awards, held by the
Council on Aging of Martin County on February 27, 2016
at the Kane Center. The Sage Awards, honoring the wisdom
and worth of seniors, is the first and only awards ceremony
focusing solely on recognizing the contributions of seniors
on the Treasure Coast. Standout seniors in Martin and St.
Lucie counties were nominated for the significant impacts
they have made locally, nationally and worldwide, while displaying a positive image of aging to younger generations. All
proceeds from the event will benefit the charitable work of
the Council on Aging of Martin County.
Winners and their respective categories are: Nathaniel P.
Reed for Advocacy, Anne Thompson Schafer for
Community Service, Rev. Allison D. Spencer for FaithBased Service, Nathaniel P. McParland, M.D., for
Healthcare & Health Services, Jean A. Peraino for Human
Services, Evans Crary, Jr. for Professional Services, and
Vianne Nichols for Service to the Arts. Deane B. Blazie
received the Charles Kane Award for his national and global
work on behalf of the blind and visually impaired.
Charles W. Kane, honorary chairperson for the event, was
also recognized for his lifelong advocacy for senior services
and his vision for creating a comprehensive senior center in
Martin County.
Other Sage Award nominees include: Mary M.
Armbrust, Audrey Ann Bardsley, Ronald L. Corbin, Sister
Mary Dooley, S.S.N.D., Toley A. Engebretsen, Christer
Englund, Polly M. Forestier, Louise H. Freeman, Hank
Frier, Ed Goulding, Lorene P. Grant, Shelley Guerard, Gayle
B. Harrell, Mary Jo H. Horton, Barrett L. Jones, Sister
Katherine Kinnally, S.S.N.D., Betty Lahti, Elinor Mastroff,
Rev. Noel McGrath, Jane M. Mills, “Tiger” Lydi Pallares,
Beanie Ricou, Terry Rieger, Pat R. Sacco, Doris C. Sanders,
David Schoonover, Jerry Shapiro, Dr. Willie Jay Thompson,
Donald N. Watson, G.C. Whiticar and Mabel B. Witham.
Sponsors of the Sage Awards were: The Nearing
Management Group of Merrill Lynch, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur
J. Kania, Mr. and Mrs. Roy T. Peraino, Joe and Ann Day, the
Kane Clinic, Martin Health System, Susan R. & John W.
Sullivan Foundation, Inc., The Stuart News/TCPalm, Arati
Hammond Real Estate Team at ReMax of Stuart,
CenterState Bank, The Saelzer/Atlas Wealth Management
Group of Raymond James, Big Pine Nursery, Ross Earle
Bonan & Ensor, P.A., N. Schoonover & Associates, Inc., Mr.
and Mrs. Deane Blazie, Mr. and Mrs. Charles W. Kane, Mr.
and Mrs. Clayton M. Timmons, Mr. Forrest Page, Covelli
Foundation, Ms. Irene Frye, Mr. and Mrs. George Tolley,
1000 Friends of Florida, Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Valle, Mr.
and Mrs. Vincent A. Smyth, Mrs. Gregory Borg, Ms. Mary
Ennis, Mr. and Mrs. W. Arnold Seesholts, Champion Home
Health Care, Crary Buchanan, McCarthy, Summers, Bobko,
Wood, Norman, Bass & Melby, P.A., OnShore Roofing
Specialists, Inc., Patrick Exterminating, Inc., Sandhill Cove
Retirement Living, Stuart Lodge Assisted Living, The
Feiertag Financial Group of Janney Montgomery Scott,
LLC, Mr. John W. Frenaye, Ms. Kathleen W. Kolodgy, Esq.,
Photo Provided
Miss Becky Slack and the 3-year-old class at Hobe Sound Early
Learning Center enjoy the new windows installed by O'Donnell
Windows thanks to a donation from the Loblolly Community
Foundation.
Donation Secures New
Windows for Hobe Sound
Early Learning Center
Thanks to a grant from the Loblolly Community
Foundation and a donation from O’Donnell Windows, The
Hobe Sound Early Learning Center (HSELC) is outfitted
with new impact windows from O’Donnell Windows.
Mary King, Executive Director of HSELC contacted
O’Donnell Windows after the Dennis Root Public Safety
Foundation had suggested the windows be replaced. Root
conducted a thorough investigation of the school campus
and discovered that the windows were not in good shape and
were in desperate need of replacing.
King contacted O’Donnell Windows early last spring for an
estimate then went to work on attaining the necessary funds.
The Loblolly Community Foundation made a generous donation towards the project, and Bob Thornton, owner of
O’Donnell Windows, donated the remaining amount to complete the project.
“We are so grateful for the generous support of the Loblolly
Community Foundation and our wonderful community partners like O’Donnell Windows,” said King. “Thanks to their
support, our facility not only looks fantastic, but is better protected from the storms we've seen so frequently this Winter.”
The new impact windows can withstand the storms
common in South Florida, providing an extra level of safety
and security.
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The Hobe Sound Early Learning Center is a non-profit
provider of quality early childhood education for children
ages one through five. Founded in 1962, it currently enrolls
140 children in full-day programs in its child-friendly center
in Hobe Sound, Florida. For more information, visit hobesoundearlylearningcenter.org.
Tax Collector Offers DriveThru Service
Ruth “Ski” Pietruszewski, Martin County Tax
Collector, proudly opens the FIRST new drive-thru tax
collector service at the Palm City location. The window will be used for individuals with handicapped
parking placards or license plates and disabled veterans.
Others wishing to use the drive thru window will be
limited to three transactions and payment may be
made by cash or check.
“I finally opened my drive-thru service, stated Ruth
“Ski” Pietruszewski. “This has been one of my goals to
make life easier for the busy on-the-go residents. People
have limited time and parents of young children and
the elderly don’t want to get out of the car. We’re
bringing customer service to a higher level.”
Get the Facts on South
Florida Water Management
District and Its Mission
Water in Everglades National Park is cleaner than it has
been in generations and meets water quality requirements.
Water sent south to restore historic flows into Everglades
National Park and Florida Bay, which desperately needs
freshwater, is clean.
Here are the facts:
• Florida invested $1.8 billion to develop the science and
the infrastructure to move clean water into Everglades
National Park. Notably, the South Florida Water
Management District constructed 57,000 acres of
Stormwater Treatment Areas. These vast expanses of wetlands are highly successful in using plants to clean nutrients
from the water before it reaches the Park and the Bay.
• Under Governor Rick Scott’s Restoration Strategies
plan, an additional $880 million is being invested to construct another 6,500 acres of treatment wetlands, along with
several vast storage areas and other projects, to allow more
water to be cleaned and sent south.
• No Lake Okeechobee water has been sent to Everglades
National Park or Florida Bay that is not clean. This water
meets water quality requirements and is continually monitored under a strict science program.
• Brown water seen flowing into Everglades National Park
near the Tamiami Trail is actually very clean. The brown color
comes from natural plant tannins and is not harmful at all.
The South Florida Water Management District is a
regional governmental agency that manages the water
resources in the southern part of the state. It is the oldest and
largest of the state’s five water management districts. Their
mission is to protect South Florida’s water resources by balancing and improving flood control, water supply, water
quality and natural systems.
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“Amazing” Says It All
Amazing Things really are happening at the home
of Children Across America Florida, Inc., a volunteer- based organization that provides free or low cost
programming for America’s future, the children.
For most of their adult lives, Executive
Director/Founder, Anne Leavitt, and her husband,
Rob, have been helping young people. Five years ago,
what started as a grass-roots, community based nonprofit organization to help bring access to health care,
support for homeless youth and their families, literacy
and prevention programming has evolved into what is
now an artist’s collective, wellness, and community
resource center. Anne saw the opportunity to bring
together all ages into an intergenerational concept
where the adults could participate but pay for membership and activities to make sure the programs for the
kids remain accessible for ALL (free or low cost.)
Anne states, “As adults, we owe it to our future
generation to mentor and instill values and educational opportunities to give youth the tools they need
to become successful and productive adults.”
Anne and Rob recently leased the building on
Federal Highway in Hobe Sound that was once
Mama Mia’s Restaurant. They cleaned and then
cleaned some more, and painted and fixed and
planned. They planned for a facility that would be a
place for families to gather to have fun, to learn
something new and participate in activities that don’t
involve “high technology.” Things like art, gardening, cooking and music, yoga and entertainment.
Families can play board games, learn crafts and just
hang out together in a pleasant and fun atmosphere.
On Saturday mornings there is an Artisan/Green
Market, Saturday evenings there is music for listening and dancing. Soon there will also be a juice bar,
coffee Shop, and a café; another opportunity for
young folks to learn skills.
There are free workshops for parents to attend like
the ADD/ADHD “Have You Considered
Alternatives to Medications?” event with Dr. Randy
Hansbrough that took place in April.
The funds collected for attending events is turned
Sign up now to reserve your spot for the
around to support the activities for the children. They
are a 501(c)3 corporation. Donations are welcomed
and are tax deductible. You can follow them on
Facebook. Be sure to “Like” them so that you will be
able to read about all the activities they have going on.
The venue includes a large meeting room that can
be rented for meetings at a nominal fee. You can purchase a locally roasted coffee and kombucha, a healthy
alternative to soda. In cooperation with Nadia Utto,
of Landmark Arts, founder of the Hobe Sound Mural
Project, they had a lovely mural painted on the building. It tells the story of young people and the hope
for the future. The child emerges from the well spring
with their “paint brush of life” to experience and learn
a variety of skills through their ever evolving journey
into adulthood. The adult should then replenish the
well spring to nourish the emerging youth. Surely
you’ve seen the rainbow featured on the south wall of
the building as you’ve driven by. Stop in and view the
mural up close, see the story it tells of our children.
And while you’re there, go in and say hello to Anne
and her volunteers.
On March 11th, right in the midst of launching
their new endeavor, Rob suffered a stroke. Even with
her husband in ICU, Anne continued to run the center, her husband’s contracting business and take care
of their nine year old son. Anne is an Amazing Lady,
doing “Amazing Things.”
Contact information for Amazing Things/Children
Across America FL, Inc.: 10835 SE Federal Highway,
Hobe Sound, FL 33455, telephone: 772-475-6227.
Photos Provided
Amazing Things home of Children Across America Florida, Inc. is located on U.S. 1 in Hobe Sound. Originally a restaurant, the building has
been renovated to be a place for families to gather to have fun.
Mural by Landmark Arts – Nadia Utto, 561-762-9202, www.landmarkarts.us
33rd Annual Hobe Sound Chamber
Golf Tournament
There is still room for a few more players!
Foursomes and Singles, any level of expertise welcome.
Come and join the fun at the lovely Hobe Sound Golf Club.
Call the Chamber at 772-546-4724 or
email [email protected]
Ribbon
Cuttings…
Ambassadors and Guests attending the ribbon cutting at Amazing
Things home of Children Across America Florida, Inc. Holding the
scissors is Executive Director/Founder Anne Leavitt and just behind
Anne, on her right, is her husband, Rob.
Children Across America Florida, Inc.
Anne Leavitt
10835 SE Federal Highway
Hobe Sound, FL 33455
772-475-6227
www.childrenacrossamericafl.com
Maria Bonilla, Whole Child Connection, Beverly Miranda, Whole
Child Connection, Dillie Nerious, Whole Child Connection, Amber
Shirk, Seacoast Bank, Wendie Berardi, Treasure Coast Food Bank,
Sharyl Pratt, Illustrated Properties, Linda Wolf, ActiveCanvas,
George Kleine, Smart Source, Theresa Smith, Beaches Hair Studio,
Noreen Nelson-Slenker, Illustrated Properties, and Bill Brown, Glory
Association.
Treasure Coast Food Bank
Judy Cruz
401 Angle Road
Fort Pierce, FL 34947
772-489-3034
www.stophunger.org
Ribbon cutting held at the Stuart location: 3257 SE
Salerno Road in Stuart, FL.
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Welcome New Members:
Air Design Heating and Cooling, Inc.
Tom Brown
8371 SE Driftwood Street, Hobe Sound, FL 33455
772-919-1720
www.airdesignheatingandcoolinginc.com
Business Classification: Air Conditioning/Heating/
Refrigeration
Organization Description: Air Design Heating and
Cooling Inc. was founded in May of 2000 in Raleigh,
North Carolina by Tom Brown as a full-service HVAC
company servicing residential and commercial customers. Air Design Heating and Cooling, is licensed and
insured in both Florida and North Carolina. Tom relocated his company to Hobe Sound in 2013. He says,
“When it’s hot here in Florida you want someone who
can get the job done….but you also want someone you
can trust. Our goal is to provide service when it’s needed. We want you to know you could send your mom to
us and we would take care of her.” Air Design’s years of
experience and continuing education make Air Design a
company you can trust. They offer affordable solutions
for all of your heating and air conditioning needs.
Amber M. Moran Custom Artwork, LLC
Amber Moran
8081 SE Helen Terrace, Hobe Sound, FL 33455
561-512-1391
www.ambermmoran.com
Business Classification: Art Galleries/Artists
Organization Description: Amber M. Moran is a watercolor and ink artist who is drawn to the bright and
vibrant colors and transparent elements that exist in
Florida’s beautiful setting. “Water is included in almost
every aspect of Florida life so I love that I can bring
watercolors into my work to make it look and feel more
fluid-like. I want the viewer to be drawn into the painting.” Amber’s trademark style combines watercolor and
illustration by extending her artwork out onto the mat
using black ink, creating a “window” of color. By using
a combination of paint splatters and drips she can portray our environment, while capturing marine and
wildlife realistically. Amber is an exhibiting artist in
Florida and her artwork hangs in many homes and businesses globally. She creates custom designs for sport-fishing tournaments, exhibits at fine art shows and galleries
and owns her own custom art business. She creates commissioned pieces as well as custom designs for small
mom and pop businesses to large corporations and foundations. Amber has been honored to have been named
The Billfish Foundation 2015 Artist of the year!
CARE Florida
Brent Hanlon
7407 SE Hill Terrace, Hobe Sound, FL 33455
772-545-2574
Business Classification: Business Organizations
Organization Description: CARE FL is a coalition created by a group of concerned community leaders, organizations, and neighbors in the Treasure Coast and North
Palm Beach regions. The members of the committee
share a common goal: protecting the safety, welfare, and
way of life for the families, businesses, and retirees who
live in and around Hobe Sound, Tequesta, throughout
Martin County, the Treasure Coast and northern Palm
Beach. For more information about CARE FL, please
visit them online at www.saveourfl.com, like them on
Facebook at facebook.com/CAREFL or follow them on
Twitter @CARE_FL.
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Children Across America FL, Inc.
Anne Leavitt
10835 SE Federal Highway, Hobe Sound, FL 33455
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 534
Hobe Sound, FL 33475
772-475-6227
www.childrenacrossamericafl.com
Business Classification: Non Profit Organizations
Organization Description: Children Across America
FL, Inc. was founded in 2012 as a solely communitybased organization providing program and services in
local communities free of charge as possible. Their mission is to provide access to preventative healthcare, support for homeless youth, prevention programming and
literacy support. After years of being a grassroots community-based organization, CAAFL has decided to set
roots in a building and has moved into the former
Mama Mia's Restaurant as an Artists' Collective,
Wellness & Community Resource Center. The space
allows them to provide preventative programming and
also serve as an avenue to the arts, music, gardening
and community cohesion.
Harold Jenkins Campaign
Harold Jenkins
12260 SE Dixie Highway, Hobe Sound, FL 33455
772-245-2333
www.haroldjenkinscampaign.com
Business Classification: Political Candidate
Organization Description: Harold Jenkins is best
known as the driving force behind Jenkins Landscape.
Thanks to Susan, his wife of 35 years, loyal customers,
devoted employees, and strict adherence to highly ethical customer service, they have developed Jenkins
Landscape into one of Martin County's larger employers. Harold was motivated to run for office to fight
excessive tax increases and ensure our government
operates with an efficiency that prioritizes customer
service. Also to restore the promise of our Community
Redevelopment Areas (CRAs) whose plans for revitalization were nurtured for two decades by local volunteers. Harold wants to assure that we uphold the principles of our award-winning Comprehensive Land Use
Plan and respect the urban service boundary as a safeguard against the costly effects of western sprawl. He
vows to encourage smart business in Martin County
while protecting our quality of life.
Hobe Sound Ravens, Inc.
Dana Lasher
11674 SE Laurel Lane, Hobe Sound, FL 33455
772-245-8188
www.hobesoundravens.com
Business Classification: Non-Profits
Organization Description: Youth Football
Island Way Auto Spa of Hobe Sound
Eric Jones
12101 SE Federal Highway (Under Construction)
Hobe Sound, FL 33455
Mailing Address: 10430 SE Jupiter Narrows Drive
Hobe Sound, FL 33455
561-339-8295
Business Classification: Auto Spa
Organization Description: Island Way Auto Spa of Hobe
Sound, when completed, will be an environmentally safe
and friendly, “GREEN” full-service car wash enclosed in
a beautiful Key West-style building with lush tropical
landscape throughout the property. The “Auto Spa” or
car wash will be located at 12101 SE Federal Highway,
Hobe Sound, directly north of the Fire Station at
Olympus Street and Route 1. The owners have been residents of Hobe Sound for more than two decades and
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have heard the requests for and the need for this beautiful
community to have its own full-service eco-friendly car
wash. The “GREEN” hi-tech wash and dry systems are
designed to vigorously clean and pamper today's automobiles. This eco-friendly system, coupled with a gracious and responsive staff to finish and detail your automobile, will provide residents and visitors alike an exemplary level of customer service and satisfaction while
being completely and utterly conscientious of this beautiful community and environment.
Joyce L. Herb Window Treatments
Joyce L. Herb
P.O. Box 763, Port Salerno, FL 34992
Business Classification: Interior Design
Sponsor: Bette Evans
Organization Description: Joyce Herb has served the
Hobe Sound community in many capacities over the
last 50 years, from 4-H Jr. Leader to a founding member of the GFW Hobe Sound Women's Club and as
initiator & coordinator of Dixie Daze Art Show now
known as the Hobe Sound Festival of the Arts. Joyce
has headed up fundraisers for different organizations
using her planning and organizational skills. She has
returned to the Hobe Sound Chamber representing her
own business, Joyce L. Herb Designs, offering window
treatments for inside your home, office or yacht. Call
for a free half-hour consultation and order some pricedright window apparel to pull your decor together.
Resolve Mediation, Inc.
Jill Kalter
17168 SE Limerick Court, Tequesta, FL 33469
561-628-8476
www.resolvemediationinc.com
Business Classification: Mediation/Dispute Resolution
Organization Description: Resolve Mediation, Inc. offers
professional mediation services to those seeking a confidential, cost-effective alternative to litigation. President
Jill Kalter is a Florida Supreme Court Certified Circuit
Civil and Appellate Mediator whose practice specializes
in HOA/Condo disputes and property damage issues,
although she is available to mediate all circuit civil matters. Please visit: www.resolvemediationinc.com for more
information about how mediation can work for you.
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Toastmasters International: Where Leaders Are Made
What is this thing called Toastmasters? A common
question with an interesting and intriguing answer.
Briefly, Toastmasters International is a non-profit
educational organization that teaches public speaking
and leadership skills through a worldwide network of
meeting locations.
Headquartered in Rancho Santa Margarita,
California, Toastmasters International employs more
than 140 professionals at World Headquarters. By
2014 membership reached 300,000 in more than
14,350 clubs in 122 countries and is currently led by
CEO Daniel Rex and a committed staff providing
assistance and support in the forms of high-quality
products and programs to Toastmasters clubs, areas,
districts and regions and at the same time serving the
individual members in their efforts to improve communication and leadership skills.
Toastmasters began as a series of speaking clubs
organized by Ralph C. Smedley in Bloomington, Illinois
during the time he was director of education at the
YMCA. He saw a need for the men in the community
to learn how to speak, conduct meetings, plan programs
and work on committees. Smedley organized a club
where they could learn these skills in a social environment. A popular term of the day was “toastmaster” that
referred to a person who gave toasts at banquets and
other occasions so he named the organization
“Toastmasters Club.” Unofficially the first toastmasters
meetings were held in 1905 but later in 1924 he was able
to introduce the idea of Toastmasters to his colleagues at
a new YMCA founded in Santa Ana, California.
The first meeting was held at the YMCA building
on October 22, 1924 and word quickly spread about
this organization and soon people in surrounding communities and other states were asking how they could
start their own club. To save time replying to the many
inquiries Smedley wrote the “Manual of Instructions”
and “Ten Lessons in Public Speaking.” He secured
copyrights on the publications and trademarked the
name “Toastmasters Club.”
By 1930, nearly 30 Toastmasters clubs had formed
including a club in British Columbia, Canada and the
association was re-named “Toastmasters International.”
In 1932, Toastmasters International was incorporated
as a California non-profit organization. Ralph Smedley
died in 1965.
The first female member, Helen Blanchard, was
admitted in 1970 under the name Homer Blanchard
and in 1973 Toastmasters began officially admitting
women. In 1984, Helen Blanchard became
Toastmasters’ first female international president.
Toastmasters offers a proven and enjoyable way to
practice and hone communication and leadership
skills. Participants practice and learn skills by filling a
meeting role, ranging from giving a prepared speech or
an impromptu one to serving as timer, evaluator, grammarian, “Ah” counter or other role. Every Toastmasters
club follows the same manuals and the same meeting
protocols. Each member proceeds at their own pace to
achieve various designations. The first manual is comprised of 10 speeches. Each speech builds on the lessons from the previous chapter. When ten are accomplished the participant is designated a “Competent
Communicator.” From there the member can go on to
other manuals with varying titles such as “Humorously
Speaking”, “Story Telling” and other relevant topics.
Members choose those manuals depending on the path
they would like to follow.
Hobe Sound Toasters is a local club sponsored by
the Hobe Sound Chamber of Commerce. Membership
is open to Chamber members but also to the community. Meeting days are the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of
each month from 7pm to 9pm. The location is a second-floor classroom in the Herron Center
Administration Building of the Hobe Sound Bible
College, 11298 SE Gomez Avenue, Hobe Sound.
“What’s in for me?”
• Public speaking skills
• Confidence – The voice of leadership
• Learn to think quickly & clearly, on your feet
• Be a better listener
• Career advancement
• Mutually supportive learning environment
• Enhance the Hobe Sound Community thru better
Communication
“But what if I don’t want to be a Public Speaker.”
Maybe not -- but how about better communication
skills with your spouse, with your children, with your
friends? How about more self confidence? How about
an enjoyable, fun, entertaining and educational
evening with great people twice a month? Come for a
visit. You’ll probably want to stay for long time.
For more information about Toastmasters, visit
www.toastmasters.org or call the Chamber at 772546-4724.
• Build Your Business •
Business Networking and First Impressions! Part Two
Submitted By John Carr, JR Consulting Group
In the last issue I talked about the importance of
First Impressions with regard to hygiene and appropriate dress for each occasion. This article addresses a different, but equally important, first impression rule –
not talking too much about yourself.
It always seems to amaze me how so many people
feel the need to qualify themselves at these events. I
recall an event not long ago that I attended where a
woman walked up to me with a big smile, arm
stretched out to shake my hand and I thought,
“Alright, here we go, a real networking expert.” She
seemed so nice as she introduced herself, “Hi, I’m
Susie,” (I changed the name to protect the guilty).
“What is your name?,” she asked me. I told her my
name and without skipping a beat or drawing a breath,
she said, “Oh great, so here is my card and let me tell
you about how I can help you at networking events, I
can make sure you meet every single person in the
room and by the way did you know that I was voted the
networker of the month at my networking group, yep
got my badge right here to prove it!”
The poor lady went on and on about how she was
known all around town as the networking pro and that
she can introduce me to anyone I wanted to meet. So,
I thought I would have a little fun, and because she had
to take a sip of her cocktail, I said, “You know Suzie, if
you could introduce me to Wayne Huizenga that
would be great,” and without skipping a beat she
replied, “Oh, I don’t think he is here tonight.” Once
she had wet her whistle she was now ready to fill me in
on all of her good deeds. She pointed people out, “Yep,
that’s my client, and oh, there is another one and over
by the door…” Then she broke the cardinal rule in my
book and broke out a brochure and started telling me
more about her services
of networking training,
life coaching and everything else she offers for
her prospects (I will
admit it was a nice
brochure), going over
each page in detail
describing to me how I
could use her help to be
a better networker and
how to market my
John Carr
company and how she
JR Consulting Group
can help me double my
income by having her coach me at networking events
(yes, it was very difficult for me to keep a straight face
through all of this). Then she flipped the brochure over
and went over all her wonderful pricing for me.
She forced the brochure into my hand and took a
nice long suck of her drink through her straw and
looked at me and said, “So, what do you think? Which
program would you like to do?” I have to tell you, she
was very proud of herself, that she was able to go completely through her “pitch” without skipping a beat. I
kindly replied, “No thank you.” She gave me a very
puzzled look and said, “Ok,” and walked to the next
person to repeat everything again.
Do you think I would ever refer someone to her? No
way would I do that. Or ever do business with her,
because she never once asked what I do for a living.
Networking is about developing relationships with
people to help you build each other’s businesses. One
of the keys to effective networking is to learn more
about the other person so you can help them. The next
time you are at a networking event do your best to ask
more questions about the other person rather than tell
your life story in ten minutes. If I am going to refer
someone to my clients and referral partners I must feel
comfortable with them. If I am going to feel comfortable with them we must get to know each other.
Remember, in life we all only get one chance to make a
first impression. Make yours a great one!
John Carr is the President of JRC Consulting Group.
For more information, please visit the company website
at www.jrcconsultinggroup.com
Telephone: 561-623-5349.
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Welcome New Members:
Resolve Mediation, “The People’s Mediator.”
Robin Partyka: Port St. Lucie Trust
Robin Partyka
376 Mansfield Road, North Haven, CT 06473
203-494-9015
Business Classification: Real Estate
Organization Description: Local landowner
Skin Serenity Spa
Candace Lopes
740 Colorado Avenue, Stuart, FL 34994
772-600-8613
www.skinserenityspa.com
Business Classification: Spa
Sponsored by: Dr. Lisa Grassam Smith, Grassam Spine
& Wellness Center
Organization Description: The goal at Skin Serenity
Spa is to create pathways to inner health and external
beauty for each guest. They offer customized levels of
all services where each moment caters to their client's
selected intention to personalize the experience to
achieve the desired results. One of their main priorities
is to educate and train the client to continue their
treatment at home. They state, “The experience
doesn’t stop at the door.” The therapists at Skin
Ribbon
Cuttings…
Lisa Humberg, In the Shade, Bill Dean, In the Shade, Jan Scott, In
the Shade, Linda Wolf, ActiveCanvas, Noreen Nelson-Slenker,
Illustrated Properties, Sharyl Pratt, Illustrated Properties, George
Kleine, Smart Source, Kim Toth, Edward Jones-Andersen, Amber
Shirk, Seacoast Bank, and Peggy Batch-Gattone, Keyes Company
In the Shade
Jan Scott
2460 SE Federal Highway
Stuart, FL 34994
772-223-1212
www.intheshadeflorida.com
Serenity Spa are highly trained and motivated to provide the results their clients desire. They are passionate
about giving back to the community and charities with
a goal to make the area a better place for all. Skin
Serenity Spa has pledged that any charitable donation
requests will be approved. Every month they provide
services and gift cards to over 60 charities and community causes. They are proud to be part of the Treasure
Coast area and giving back to those in need.
SunTrust Bank
Kyle Morris
9955 SE Federal Highway
Hobe Sound, FL 33455
772-402-9977
www.suntrust.com
Business Classification: Banks
Organization Description: SunTrust Bank is proud to
be rejoining the Hobe Sound Chamber of Commerce.
The Hobe Sound Office welcomes its new Assistant
Vice President, Branch Manager Kyle W. Morris. Kyle
Morris brings over 8 years of financial services and
management experience, the past 5 years being with
SunTrust Bank in Richmond, Virginia in a similar role.
The Hobe Sound team has a passion for helping clients
achieve financial confidence by focusing on client
needs and financial planning. The team looks forward
to continuing to engage and serve the Hobe Sound
Community by living SunTrust’s purpose: “lighting
the way to financial well-being.”
Treasure Coast Indian Motorcycle
Michael Cantor
8401 SE Federal Highway
Hobe Sound, FL 33455
772-252-5000
www.treasurecoastindianmotorcycle.com
Business Classification: Auto Sales, Leasing & Service
Organization Description: Martin County Cycles,
LLC d/b/a Treasure Coast Indian Motorcycle is excited
to be the new Gem of the Treasure Coast. Hobe
Sound’s beauty and uncongested traffic flow is a welcomed destination for sophisticated motorcycle riders
everywhere. The General Manager, Brian Delaney, is
well known and respected within the motorcycle community. Treasure Coast Indian Motorcycle, looks forward to welcoming both new and seasoned riders to
their spacious showroom. Stop in and say hello to
their staff and browse their inventory of new and used
motorcycles, as well as the latest accessories to enhance
your rides on the Treasure Coast and beyond. They
will be offering training and safety courses for every
experience level. Their sales and service staff are friendly and knowledgeable. Please check their website for
upcoming events and scheduled rides.
New Social Member
Elizabeth Hubbard
772-485-8034
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Peggy Batch-Gattone, Keyes Company, George Kleine, Smart Source,
Kim Toth, Edward Jones-Andersen, Sharyl Pratt, Illustrated
Properties, Noreen Nelson-Slenker, Illustrated Properties, Mrs.
Saykay, American Speedy Printing, Roy Saykay, American Speedy
Printing, Guest, American Speedy Printing, Guest, American Speedy
Printing, Linda Wolf, ActiveCanvas, Guest, American Speedy
Printing, and Amber Shirk, Seacoast Bank
American Speedy Printing
Roy Saykay
2420 SE Federal Highway
Stuart, FL 34994
772-286-3316
www.aspcsstu.com
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Treasure Coast SCORE Excels
in National Client Engagement
Survey – Named Top 25
Chapter
The National SCORE Office in Herndon, VA
recently released the results of their FY2015 Client
Engagement Survey in which they asked questions of
almost 162,000 clients who had used SCORE faceto-face counseling services in the Fiscal Year Ended
9/30/2015.
Analysis of responses by more than 15,000 clients
resulted in the Treasure Coast Chapter of SCORE
placing in the Top 25 of all SCORE Chapters in the
country and specifically placed 13th, out of 25
SCORE Chapters.
With a score of 4.38 Treasure Coast SCORE
exceeded the national average of 4.09 as well as
exceeded the average result of their District 455
which included SCORE chapters from Brevard River
County down to the Florida Keys.
Their thirty local SCORE mentors and counselors
have direct experience in business start-ups, manufacturing, high technology, insurance, public relations,
retail operations, textiles, pharmaceuticals, legal,
banking, finance, tax, distribution, information technology, promotional products, management recruiting, materials, engineering, sales and marketing, specialty retailing, acquisitions, turnarounds, divestitures, business valuations and non-profits.
SCORE Chapter 308, has its main office in Fort
Pierce and has branch locations in Hobe Sound,
Jensen Beach, Palm City, Port St. Lucie, Stuart and
Vero Beach.
In the fiscal year ended September 30, 2015,
Treasure Coast SCORE served 636 new clients faceto-face and 180 new clients through email counseling.
Also, they held 122 workshops with 1,382 attendees. Total services were 4,387 and their total services
were up 42.9% year over year!
SCORE provides no-cost, confidential business
counseling with expertise in a wealth of business and
business-related areas. SCORE Chapter 308 is a
resource partner with the Small Business
Administration, and the Small Business Development
Center at IRSC and covers Martin, St. Lucie, Indian
River, Glades and Okeechobee Counties on the
Treasure Coast.
Please phone the SCORE office at 772-489-0548
to set up an appointment to discuss your business
opportunity with an experienced SCORE counselor.
Their website www.treasurecoast.score.org can be
used to make an appointment at any of their seven
(7) locations for face-to-face counseling or to register
for any of their workshops. You can also find Treasure
Coast SCORE on Facebook and LIKE them.
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A Little Hobe Sound History
Hobe Sound is an unincorporated village located in
southern Martin County and is governed by the
Martin County Board of County Commissioners, officials elected to represent each of the districts in the
county. Hobe Sound is District 3.
This lovely village had its beginnings in recorded history in 1696 when a British ship in convoy from
Jamaica to Philadelphia sank north of Jupiter Inlet close
to the shore. Notable among the 25 passengers and
crew was Jonathan Dickinson. The inhabitants who
greeted the Dickinson entourage were Tekestas (from
which Tequesta got its name) and the Jove Indians,
whose name the Spanish pronounced “Ho-bay” and
who gave Hobe (rhymes with Robe) Sound its name.
Most of Hobe Sound was a Spanish land grant of
12,000 acres including all of Jupiter Island. 8,000
acres of which were on the mainland. Known as the
Gomez Grant the land was given by Spain to Don
Eusebio Gomez in 1815 for “services to the crown.”
Gomez was a merchant/shipper and defender of St.
Augustine. In 1821, when Florida became a U.S.
Territory, all the Spanish Land Grants were challenged
by the U.S. Government. After Don Eusebio Gomez
finally won clear title to the land he sold it for $1 an
acre to Joseph Delespine and included Jupiter Island.
Eventually, in the 1880’s, the land was acquired by
the Indian River Pineapple and Coconut Growers
Association. Coconut Plantations were minimally successful on Jupiter Island but pineapples were more successful on the mainland.
In the 1920s Hobe Sound was renamed “Picture
City” when the Olympia Improvement Corporation
tried to create a town in Greek style where motion pictures could be produced. Today many streets still bear
the names relating to the Greek theme, such as
Olympus, Zeus, Saturn, Mercury, Mars and more. A
few cement lamp posts from that era still stand along
Dixie Highway. After the devastating hurricane in
1928 and stock market crash the project was abandoned and the original name was restored.
In 1933 the Olympia holdings were sold to The
Hobe Sound Company. William Barstow and Joseph
V. Reed were part of this group. Within 4 years, J.V.
Reed bought out virtually all the stockholders and
assumed control of the Hobe Sound Company. The
Reed family managed The Hobe Sound Company for
the next 65 years—essentially the original water company, Jupiter Island Club and the remaining unsold
Gomez Grant real estate..
During World War 2 Camp Murphy was developed
in Hobe Sound as a training facility for the US Army
Signal Corps. The purpose of the base was to train men
to repair and operate Radar units. Though the base
only operated for about 2 years approximately 10,000
men passed through its gates. But it was a significant
economic boost to the area. After the war ended the
base was acquired by the state and became Jonathan
Dickinson State Park. Bridge Road is lined with former
Camp Murphy buildings.
Since the 1930’s the Reed family has been active in
the development of Hobe Sound. Among other things
they are responsible for the beautiful and remarkable
ficus trees along the eastern end of Bridge Road leading
to Hobe Sound Beach and beautiful Jupiter Island, the
land for Zeus Park and the Hobe Sound Community
Center, formation of the Blowing Rocks Preserve and
other notable Hobe Sound landmarks.
Today Hobe Sound welcomes new residents and visitors to this lovely small town community. From top
rated schools to world famous golf courses and pristine
beaches, Hobe Sound provides the quality of life that is
appealing to all age groups from all walks of life.
What makes Hobe Sound so unique is that it is surrounded by the natural beauty of Jonathan Dickinson
State Park to the west, Blowing Rocks Preserve to the
south, the National Wildlife Refuge and Jupiter Island
neighboring to the east. To the north is the remainder
of Martin County and the magnificent Treasure
Coast. Within a few miles of downtown one can
jump onto I-95 and reach metropolitan cities in just a
matter of minutes.
With its canopies of ficus trees, one of a kind antique
shops, eclectic art galleries, and the Hobe Sound Mural
project, Hobe Sound is a destination noted for beauty,
relaxation, and interesting shopping. Hobe Sound boasts
amazing restaurants that appeal to all types of appetites
from extraordinary fine dining to fun “local hangouts.”
With its small town feel surrounded by the beauty of
nature, carefully planned communities and convenient
location, Hobe Sound remains to this day “the town
that IS what Florida WAS.”
Some of the facts in this article are gleaned from A
Different Vision by Nathaniel Reed.
Coaching Beyond the Sidelines
By Jennifer Ahern, Raven’s Board of Director and Mom, [email protected]
Not to be Missed!
Save These Dates
May 20th: 33rd Annual Golf
Tournament
Foursomes and Singles Welcome.
October 1st: 4th Annual Dine
Around Hobe Sound Progressive
Dinner “Celebrity” Chef/Hosts
apply at the Chamber: 772-1464724 or [email protected].
December 3rd: 31st Annual Hobe
Sound Christmas Parade
Applications for entry available
early August.
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•Service Calls
•Commercial
•Generators
Celebrating 50 Years
of Quality Service!
Hobe Sound, FL 33475
772.546.2292
License EC13001299
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As someone who grew up playing youth sports, I know
the life changing impact a coach, a team or a winning experience can have on your development. Participating in team
sports should be fun but the experience should also teach
children discipline, work ethic and leadership fundamentals
as well as fine-motor skills and athletic skills. The opportunity for children to appreciate physical fitness practices is
invaluable. My husband and I have had our son in youth
sports since he was three years old; playing soccer, golf, baseball and now football. This decision is one that I would make
over and over again.
Like any nervous team mom, I was extremely hesitant to
place our nine year old son, Jonathan in a full tackle football
program but it was what he wanted to do. When we joined
the Hobe Sound Ravens this past spring, I was devastated
that my little baseball player was giving up a sport he was
extremely good at to learn the fast paced, full contact sport
of tackle football. Every shred of doubt has been completely
erased from my mind. Our experience has been phenomenal.
Last Saturday our team, the Mighty Mites, were playing a
team in Tampa Florida. The opposing team’s coach asked our
coaches for a favor. Would our team help a player with special needs run the ball in for a touchdown at the end of the
game? Of course Coach Mo said yes and he rallied his players
to inform them of the unique play that would include 8 of
our defensive players.
The eleven remaining Ravens that were on the sidelines
were so upset. Not because they wanted playing time or to
end the game on a high-note but because they wanted to
share the happy moment with the special needs child. I could
hear their pleas from the bleachers, “Put me in Coach! I want
to go help too!”
The Ravens and the opposing team set up on the twentyyard line. As the player jogged onto the field, the entire
crowd could see the excitement on the little boy’s face and his
ear-to-ear smile.
When the play began the quarterback handed the boy the
ball and without hesitation, he gently placed his hand on the
small of his back to guide him across the field. Both teams
rallied around them, running towards the end-zone, cheering
him on until he scored.
With a close resemblance to the final scene from the coltclassic movie, Rudy, a wave of emotions flooded the players,
coaches and spectators. Just when we thought the emotional
game was over, the players repeated that same play to allow
him to score the extra two points.
My husband was on the sidelines working the chains and
the child’s mother approached him, in tears and said “I have
never seen a team play with more class, thank you and thank
your coach and your kids, you guys have just made my sons
day, his week and his year!” She then went on to explain that
her child has autism and doesn’t talk but he comes home
every day and puts on his football uniform. He doesn’t miss
a practice. Being on the field is about the only time she sees
him smile.
I was already in tears before my husband shared with me
the exchange he had with this little boy’s mother. Now I was
proud and happy the team shared a great experience. This
simple act of kindness displayed by the Ravens truly made a
difference in that child’s life.
I know each of our nineteen Ravens that played that day
will remember this experience and know that making a difference in someone’s life, not a difficult task, but the rewards are
infinite. Coaching youth athletics requires a unique receipt of
talent, patience, and character. The Hobe Sound Ravens are
fortunate to have a group of coaches that believe in them, care
about them and coach them far beyond the sidelines.
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Hobe Sound Pelican
Business Briefs
center at 6118 SE Fed. Hwy., Stuart (just south of
Cove Rd. in the Port Cove Plaza by Tropical
Smoothie), or call them at 772-288-6255 to schedule a
complimentary consultation with one of their three
designers to discuss your remodeling needs.
Maltz Jupiter Theatre Leads
with Seven Carbonell Awards
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From left to right: Laura Young, Designer, Jen DeMeo Gribben,
Designer, Joey Gribben, Project Manager, Betsy Young, Office
Manager, and Dave Morelli, Vice President
DreamMaker Wins Award
for the Fifth Year in a Row!
DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen of SE Florida (in
Stuart) is happy to share the news that Showplace
Wood Products named them a “President’s Club
Award” winner for exceptional Showplace cabinetry
sales for the fifth year in a row! Showplace is employee
owned and is DreamMakers premier “Made in
America” custom cabinetry line as well as their cabinet
refacing partner. Every client project is made-to-order
and carries a limited lifetime warranty. Showplace
products are finished in a wide range of popular stains
and paints (including a variety of grays by popular
demand) to fit traditional, old world, and contemporary styles, and they have now added floating vanities
to their style choices.
Additionally, the February 2015 ratings are in and of
the 34 DreamMaker locations nationwide, the Stuart
location ranked #3 in sales for February and #2 in total
sales year-to-date! They of course are VERY proud of
this and wish to thank all of their loyal customers for
coming back to them when they’re ready for their next
remodeling project, and for referring their friends and
neighbors to them too!
Lastly, they are very pleased to announce their affiliation of six years with GuildQuality, North America’s
leading customer satisfaction survey provider for the
residential construction industry. GuildQuality gathers
unbiased feedback from DreamMaker clients, and provides the company with the responses in real-time so
that they have the opportunity to follow up and resolve
any issues that exist. Homeowners, now more than
ever, rely on experiences from previous customers
before selecting a company to trust with their remodeling project. DreamMaker strives to provide the best
experience possible for their clients and invites you to
visit their GuildQuality profile page (by clicking on the
GuildQuality link in their website) to read customer
comments and ratings, see project photos of work that
they’ve completed in the area, and more.
DreamMaker is locally owned, has an A+ rating with
the Better Business Bureau, and has been serving the
Treasure Coast since 1987. So when you’re ready to
talk about your remodeling project, DreamMaker will
be there to provide a high quality experience for you.
To learn more about DreamMaker, visit their website at www.DreamMaker-Stuart.com, visit their design
The Maltz Jupiter Theatre brought home seven awards
at the April 4 ceremony for the 40th annual Carbonell
Awards, South Florida’s equivalent of the Tony Awards®.
With a ceremony held at the Broward Center for the
Performing Arts in Fort Lauderdale, the Theatre garnered the most awards of any of the nominees in South
Florida. The Theatre’s production of the epic musical
Les Misérables also won the most awards of any nominated production.
In addition to the coveted award for Best Musical, Les
Misérables also earned the Best Director of a Musical
award for director Mark Martino; the Best Actor in a
Musical award for Aloysius Gigl (who portrayed Javert)
and Best Sound Design for the Theatre’s resident sound
designer Marty Mets. The Theatre’s production of Billy
Elliot The Musical earned the Best Choreography award
for choreographer Greg Graham and the Best Supporting
Actress in a Musical award for Elizabeth Dimon (who
portrayed Grandma). The Theatre’s production of David
Mamet’s high-octane drama Glengarry Glen Ross won
the Best Ensemble award.
“We feel so grateful to receive such significant
acknowledgment from our region’s theater community,
particularly the honors of Best Musical and Best
Ensemble,” said Andrew Kato, the Theatre’s producing
artistic director and chief executive. “South Florida has
wonderful theater companies that are producing remarkable work, and we are truly touched to receive this high
level of recognition from our peers. We are also happy for
our friends at Palm Beach Dramaworks, who received five
awards. It speaks to the high standard of work that’s being
created here in Palm Beach County.”
The evening included celebrated performances from
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two of the Theatre’s nominees, including winner
Elizabeth Dimon singing “Grandma’s Song” from Billy
Elliot The Musical and Gregg Goodbrod (who portrayed John Valjean) singing “Bring Him Home” from
Les Misérables
The Theatre garnered 21 Carbonell nominations;
the most nominations of any of the nominated organizations in South Florida. By show, the Theatre earned
10 nominations for Les Misérables, six for Billy Elliot
The Musical, four for Glengarry Glen Ross and one for
The Wiz. Celebrating the best shows and performances
in Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties,
Carbonell nominations encompass the entire length of
South Florida. Palm Beach County brought home the
majority of the awards (13 of the 20 awarded).
Along with New York’s Drama Desk and Chicago’s
Joseph Jefferson Awards, the Carbonell Awards are
among the nation’s senior regional arts awards and predate others, including Washington, D.C.’s Helen Hayes
Awards. The Carbonell Awards fosters the artistic
growth of professional theater in South Florida by celebrating the diversity of our theater artists, providing
educational scholarships and building audience appreciation and civic pride by highlighting achievements of
our theater community. Named after Manuel Carbonell
– an internationally-renowned sculptor who designed
the original solid bronze and marble award in 1976 –
each season volunteer panelists and judges choose nominees and recipients from hundreds of shows produced
on stages throughout the tri-county area.
The Theatre’s 2016/17 season, Let Us Entertain
You!, will feature The Audience (October 23November 6), Me and My Girl (November 29December 18), The Producers (January 10-29),
Disgraced (February 12-26) and Gypsy (March 21April 9).
For those interested in auditioning, full details of all
of the Theatre’s casting sessions can be found by visiting www.jupitertheatre.org and clicking on the “auditions” tab.
Subscriptions are currently on sale; for a complete
schedule and tickets, call 561-575-2223 or visit
www.jupitertheatre.org.
www.hobesound.org
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Hobe Sound Chamber of
Commerce Calendar
May, June, and July 2016
continued from page 1
June Meetings
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Wednesday, June 1st
AMBASSADORS MEETING
12:00pm at Chamber Office
Tuesday, June 14th & 28th
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, June 20th
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
5:30pm
Chamber Office
◆
June Events
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Friday, June 3rd, 10th, and 24th
SCORE COUNSELING
Free Business Consulting.
Visit www.treasurecoast.score.org
to schedule an appointment.
Tuesday, June 7th
COFFEE TALK
8:00am
Sponsor/Speaker: Ron Walters, Elite Payroll Solutions
Topic: Changes in laws regarding overtime and
independent contractors
Thursday, June 9th
MONTHLY CHAMBER BREAKFAST
8:00-9:15am at Miles Grant Country Club
5101 SE Miles Grant Road, Stuart
Sponsored by CARE Florida
Guest Speaker: Vicki Davis, Martin County
Supervisor of Elections
$12 Members/$15 Non-members/
No Shows will be billed
Register online at www.hobesound.org
Wednesday, June 29th
BUSINESS AFTER HOURS
5:30-7:00pm
Watch News You Can Use or visit
www.hobesound.org for details.
◆
July Meetings
◆
Wednesday, July 6th
AMBASSADORS MEETING
12:00pm at the Chamber Office
Tuesday, July 12th and 26th
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, July 18th
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
5:30pm
Chamber Office
◆
July Events
◆
Friday, July 1st, 8th, 22nd and 29th
SCORE COUNSELING
Free Business Consulting.
Visit www.treasurecoast.score.org
to schedule an appointment.
Monday, July 4th
INDEPENDENCE DAY
Chamber Office Closed
Thursday, July 14th
MONTHLY BREAKFAST
8:00-9:15am at Miles Grant Country Club
5101 SE Miles Grant Road, Stuart
Meet the Candidates: Constitutional Officers
and School District
Sponsored by: Vietnam Veterans of America 1041
$12 Members/$15 Non-members/
No Shows will be billed
Register online at www.hobesound.org
Wednesday, July 27th
BUSINESS AFTER HOURS
5:30-7:00pm at Courtney’s STUFFED Burgers
8855 SE Bridge Road, Hobe Sound
(Winn Dixie Plaza)
Candidates Mix & Mingle with Congressional &
State Representative Candidates
$10 Members/$15 Non-members/$5 Social members
RSVP online at www.hobesound.org
Why Should I have a
Ribbon Cutting?
This is a question we are
often asked when someone
new signs up to become a
member of the Hobe Sound
Chamber. Especially concerned are new members who
have been in business for a long time.
There are many answers to that question. First and
most obvious, is to celebrate your membership in the
Hobe Sound Chamber. And it follows that when your
ribbon cutting picture is published in The Pelican – you
get free advertising. Remember, we print 5,800 copies
of The Pelican and they are distributed throughout
Martin County.
We also will do ribbon cuttings when you move your
office, update your existing office, or want to celebrate
a special accomplishment or award.
In other words, ribbon cuttings are not just for new
businesses, although that is certainly a reason to celebrate.
The big question should really be, “Why would I not
have a ribbon cutting?” I don’t have the answer to that
because celebrating your membership, your new business, your new location, or your special event seems
like the perfect way to let the Hobe Sound community
and surrounding areas know that you are here and
ready to do business!!
Remember that bright pink reminder slip that came
in your Welcome Packet? We bring the scissors and
ribbon. Come on, call Jan today at the Chamber 772546-4724 or email [email protected] and schedule your ribbon cutting.
Walk A Mile in My Shoes – and RSVP!
By Jan Otten, Hobe Sound Chamber of Commerce
Pretend you’re the host of a Business After Hours (or
other Chamber event) and you have to place an order for
refreshments for your guests. Now, imagine that it’s just
about 3 or 4 days until the event happens. You call the
Chamber and ask, “How many are coming to my business for the Social?” And the answer is “Well, I’m not
sure. I’ve only had a few RSVPs, maybe 15 so far.” Okay,
so how much food do you order? How much beer and
wine do you order?
Now, imagine that it’s the afternoon of the day before
the event and the headcount has gone from 15 to 55.
Yikes, now what? Quick call the catering company and
see if they can provide a larger portion. Run to the beverage store and buy a few more bottles of wine and beer.
Now, it’s check in time, and the guests are arriving.
Suddenly the number begins to swell as attendees start
arriving and say, “Sorry, I didn’t register.” And you are
now entertaining 70 people.
I hate to say it, but this has become a regular scenario
of late.
Please note that if you register and find you can’t
attend a Business After Hours we do not charge you
for the event.
Breakfasts are a little different. Same kind of scenario
happens, only this time we are answering to the caterer
who is making the breakfast. We try to estimate how
many will be coming based on past events.
Those who register but call at least a day ahead to let
us know they can’t make it, do not have to pay the breakfast fee. Those who register and just don’t show up do
have to pay the breakfast fee. Those who choose to take
a chance and just walk in without registering are taking a
chance that there will be enough breakfast for all.
If you actually register and pay online in advance you
can stop at the desk, say, “I’m here” and go along to begin
the valuable networking portion of the event. If you register and have to pay at the door, it takes a little longer.
And if you don’t register at all it takes even longer to get
to the networking as we take down your name, your business and accept your payment.
Your RSVP in advance is greatly appreciated. Thank
you! RSVP online at www.hobesound.org. If you need
your User Name and Password to register under the
Members Only tab call Jan at 772-546-4724.
www.hobesound.org
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S.P.A.M. Robotics Wins Second Regional Competition
Thank You Renewals:
Since 1982
Bethel Lutheran Church
William T. Ingram, Jr., P.A.
Since 1985
Diamond Transfer & Garage
Since 1988
Aycock Funeral Home
Since 1991
Seacoast Bank
Since 1993
Aycock Funeral Homes/Young & Prill Chapel
Since 1994
Waste Management
Since 1997
Treasure Coast Irrigation/Rood Landscape
Since 2001
Tequesta Terrace Assisted Living
Since 2002
Friends of Jonathan Dickinson State Park
Publix – Island Crossings
TentLogix/Premier Party Rentals
Since 2003
The Bridges
Since 2004
Beaches Hair Studio
Since 2008
Courtyard by Marriott
Hope International Missions
HSBR Insurance
Oakowsky Properties
Since 2009
Fifth Third Processing Solutions / Provided by Vantiv
Stuart Fence Company
Since 2010
Eleanor M. Gonyo, Inc.
Nathaniel Reed
Scoleman Aviation Certification Services
Since 2011
ARC of Martin County
Blue Water Landscape
Floridays RV Park
Keyes Company – Rich Otten
Regions Health Group
Treasure Coast Food Bank
Since 2012
Floridians Fighting Falls
Helping People Succeed
Janus Background Investigations
Joe Vasquez and Sons Painting Contractors
Jane Logan
Source One Solutions
Since 2013
Council on Aging of Martin County at the Kane
Center
Dennis Root & Associates
Dennis Root Public Safety Foundation, Inc.
Illustrated Properties
Upstairs Communications International
Since 2014
Chez Bim’s Boutique
Continental Painting Corporation II
Total Home Inspections
TreasureQuest Appraisal Group
Betsy Young
Since 2015
Brightway Insurance/Barletta Agency
Crown Car Care
DiMeo Family Dental
Gateway School of Real Estate
Just Brakes
The Pension Source
The Terrio Group
Visionary School of Arts
Willow House
S.P.A.M., the Martin County School District’s high
school robotics team, won the second of two regional
tournaments they competed in during this season’s
FIRST® Robotics Competition. On April 1-2, the
team of 68 students won the FRC South Florida
Regional held at the Palm Beach County Convention
Center. On March 11-12, they also won the FRC
Orlando Regional held at the UCF Arena. The team
advanced to the FIRST Championship in St. Louis,
Missouri on April 28-30.
S.P.A.M. also received two prestigious awards at the
two tournaments. At the South Florida Regional, they
received the Industrial Safety Award sponsored by
Underwriter’s Laboratories. This award celebrates the
team that progresses beyond safety fundamentals by using
innovate ways to eliminate or protect against hazards.
At the Orlando Regional, the team was presented
with the Chairman’s Award, the most prestigious award
a team can receive. This award honors the team that
best represents a model for other teams to emulate and
best embodies the purpose and goals of FIRST.
This was the first time in the team’s 19 year history
that it has received either of these awards.
In addition, South Fork High School junior,
Shantanu Jakhete, received the FIRST Dean’s List
Finalist Award to recognize his leadership and dedication to the robotics competition. He will go on to
compete for the FIRST Dean’s List at World
Championships in St. Louis.
S.P.A.M. is comprised of students from Jensen Beach
High School, Martin County High School, South Fork
High School, Clark Advanced Learning Center and
home schools. The team is dependent on donations and
is supported by businesses and individuals throughout
the community as well as sponsorships by Pratt &
Whitney, United Technologies, FPL, and UL.
For more information, contact S.P.A.M. at
[email protected].
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Photo Provided
The Wildly Successful Women of the Hobe Sound Chamber gathered
to enjoy a delicious chicken paella lunch at The Harbour
Community's Clubhouse in Hobe Sound on March 16, 2016.
Photo Provided
Ladies enjoying conversation and a delicious lunch of Chicken Paella,
prepared by Bonner Mobile Bar chef, Jim Freitas at the March 16th
Wildly Successful Women's Wednesday Luncheon held at the lovely
waterfront clubhouse of The Harbour in Hobe Sound.
Photo credit: Matt Stone, Stone Photography
County Commission Candidate, District 3, Harold Jenkins chats with
a voter at the Hobe Sound Chamber’s Board of County Commissioners
Candidates Forum, April 7, 2016.
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Attending the Hobe Sound Chamber’s Board of County Commissioners
Candidates Forum on April 7th. Pictured: Former County
Commissioner Patrick Hayes and Pete Morello, The UPS Store
Photo Credit: Matt Stone, Stone Photography
Martin County Supervisor of Elections, Vicki Davis and Kherri
Anderson, Deputy of Elections Outreach at the County Commission
Candidates Forum April 7, 2016. Hosted by the Hobe Sound
Chamber at Carroll Auditorium, Hobe Sound Bible College.
Photo Provided
The Hobe Sound Chamber of Commerce hosted the Martin County
Board of County Commissioners Candidates Forum on April 7th at
Carroll Auditorium at Hobe Sound Bible College. Pictured left to
right: District 1 Candidates, Henry Copeland, Doug Smith and
Jacqui Thurlow-Lippisch; District 3 Candidates, Darlene Fugetta,
Harold Jenkins and Anne Scott; District 5 Candidates, Ed Ciampi,
John Haddox and Donna Melzer. At the podium is Mike Dooley
Emcee for the event.