November 2012 - Hobe Sound Chamber of Commerce

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Hobe Sound Chamber of Commerce
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Vol. 21 Issue 4
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Hobe Sound Chamber of
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Rood Landscape Receives National Environmental
Improvement Award
The Hobe Sound Chamber of Commerce congratulates longtime Chamber member, Treasure Coast
Irrigation/Rood Landscape for earning a prestigious
National Environmental Improvement Award presented to them in October. Owners of TCI/Rood, Tom
Balling, current Chamber Board of Directors President,
and Scott Fay accepted the award on behalf of all of
their staff who worked together to make this the outstanding, award-winning landscape project that it is.
The Professional Landcare Network (PLANET), an
international association serving landscape professionals, awarded their 2012 Grand Prize for the
Environmental Improvement Awards to local landscape
contractor, Rood Landscape, LLC, of Hobe Sound.
The prize was awarded for the Jupiter Inlet
Lighthouse Project, an environmentally and historically
sensitive site in Palm Beach County. Rood Landscape
was tasked with eradicating invasive plant materials that
had colonized around the lighthouse, preventing future
soil erosion, and providing an appropriate plant palette
for the site’s proximity to the ocean environment.
Rood also faced a unique challenge - protecting the
native Indian-shell mound the lighthouse was built on.
“As the site has enormous archeological significance, no
digging could take place without an archeologist present,” reported project manager Ron Vekeman.
The “exotic” sansevieria at the site was carefully
removed, and after an erosion control geo-grid fabric
was applied at the north side of the lighthouse to assure
stabilization, the new planting took place. A plant
palette of approved native plants was chosen for their
ability to withstand the site’s environmental elements,
including proximity to the coastal waterways and the
Atlantic Ocean. New irrigation was provided by Rood
Landscape’s sister company, Treasure Coast Irrigation.
PLANET’s Environmental Improvement Awards program is designed to reward independent interiorscapers
and landscape and lawn care professionals who execute
superior projects. The overall Grand Prize is awarded to
one project Nation-wide, which demonstrates expertise
December 2012
and superiority in the green industry.
“We are honored to be this year’s recipient of the
PLANET Awards Grand Prize, and are thankful for the
opportunity to contribute to such a valuable project,”
said Tom Balling, Rood Landscape President, of the
Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse Project.
Rood Landscape was founded in 1964 by local pioneer Roy S. Rood. Owners Tom Balling and Scott Fay
strive to carry forward Mr. Rood’s legacy of excellence
in the green industry, employing over 150 landscape
and irrigation designers, managers, and installers. The
company and its leaders put a constant focus on core
values, social contract, and commitment to outstanding customer service.
November, December 2012 &
January 2013
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November Meetings
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Wednesday, November 7th
AMBASSADORS MEETING
12:00pm at the Chamber Office
Tuesday, November 13th and 27th
HOBE SOUND
TOASTMASTERS MEETING
7:00-9:00pm at Hobe Sound Bible College,
Administrative Building, Herron Center, 2nd Floor,
11298 SE Gomez Avenue, Hobe Sound
Open to Chamber members and the public
Call 772-546-4724 for more information.
Monday, November 19th
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
5:30pm at the Chamber Office
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November Events
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Friday, November 2nd, 9th, and 30th
SCORE COUNSELING
10:00am-1:00pm at the Chamber Office
Email [email protected] or call 772-546-4724
to schedule an appointment.
Thursday, November 8th
MONTHLY BREAKFAST
NOTE: Change of venue!
8:00-9:15am at First United Methodist Church
10100 SE Federal Highway, Hobe Sound
Sponsored by Best Horizons Foundation
Catered by Krumbcakes Bakery
Networking Event
$10 Members/$15 Non-members; No shows will be
billed. Register online at www.hobesound.org
Photo provided by: Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse Staff
Bruce Dawson from the Bureau of Land Management (they provided
the funds for the project) and Ron Vekeman from Rood Landscape.
Hobe Sound Chamber of Commerce
P.O. Box 1507
Hobe Sound, Florida 33475
Phone (772) 546-4724
Fax (772) 546-9969
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Tuesday, November 13th
COMMUNITY PUBLIC SAFETY PROGRAM
6:00pm at Hobe Sound Bible College
Schmul Dining Center
11295 SE Gomez Avenue, Hobe Sound
Guest Speaker: Sgt. Ed Brochu/Topic: Gangs
Free of charge and open to the public.
Wednesday, November 28th
BUSINESS AFTER HOURS
5:30-7:00pm
Sponsored & Hosted by Barton's Jewelers
5041 SE Federal Highway, Stuart
$7 Members/$10 Non-members
RSVP Required
Register online at www.hobesound.org
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BankAtlantic is Now BB&T
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Hobe Sound Chamber of Commerce
2012 Board of Directors
Officers
President:
Tom Balling, Treasure Coast
Irrigation/Rood Landscape
Vice President: Dan Hulen, Fifth Third Processing
Solutions
Treasurer:
Steve Fenton, Handyman Matters
Secretary: Charlene Oakowsky, Oakowsky Properties
Past President: Gary Uber, Family Private Care, Inc.
Board of Directors
Jennifer Ahern . . . . . . . . .Helping People Succeed
Ken Coe . . . . . . .Southern Pride Gourmet Foods
Elisabeth Ditchkus . . .Forest Hills Funeral Homes
Valerie Fitzgerald . . .The Manors at Hobe Sound
Shelly Gonyo . . . . . . . . .Stuart Family Chiropractic
Mike McCoy . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M & K Publishing
Pete Morello . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .The UPS Store
Derreck Ogden . .Word of Mouth Comp. & Elect.
Peggy Ranger . . . . . . . . . . . .Peggy’s Natural Food
W. Trent Steele . . .Law Offices of W. Trent Steele
President’s Council
Tom Balling . .Treasure Coast Irrig/Rood Landscape
Blake Capps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Capps Roofing
David Chambers . . . . . . . . . . .Chambers Electric
Scott Fay . . . . . . . . . . .Bridge Boat & RV Storage
Mary Lopopolo . . . . . . . .Seacoast National Bank
Jason Lovelady .Carpenter’s Roofing & Sheet Metal
Derreck Ogden . . . . . .Word of Mouth Computers
Frank Tricarico . . . . . . . . . . . .Metz Construction
Gary Uber . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Family Private Care
Eric T. Wesel . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Jupiter Island Pools
Ambassador Committee
Janet Otten . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Director
Jennifer Ahern . . . . . . . . . .Helping People Succeed
Bill Brown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Glory Association
Deborah Clark . . . . .Audubon of Martin County
Jerry Cummings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .BeautiControl
Elisabeth Ditchkus . . . .Forest Hills Funeral Homes
Shelly Gonyo . . . . . . . . .Stuart Family Chiropractic
Sabina Jadusingh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .SunTrust Bank
Mary Lopopolo . . . . . . . . .Seacoast National Bank
Ceil O’Neil . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Wm. Day Real Estate
Charlene Oakowsky . . . . . . . .Oakowsky Properties
Sharyl Pratt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Coldwell Banker
Theresa Smith . . . . . . . . . . . . .Beaches Hair Studio
Kim Toth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Edward Jones
Jeanne Wetherby . . . . . . . .Hanging By A Necklace
Staff
Angela Hoffman, Executive Director
Janet Otten, Director of Member Services
Janelle Parsons, Membership Assistant
Rachel Willard, Bookkeeper
Volunteers
Carol Branch, Audrey Burzynski,
Marge Cabaniss, Bette Evans, Lillian Johnson,
Bobbi Kauffman, George Kleine, George Mahr,
Jim Olsen, and Rich Otten
The Hobe Sound Pelican is published quarterly by the
Hobe Sound Chamber of Commerce
11954 SE Dixie, Hobe Sound, FL 33455
772-546-4724
Office Hours: Mon.-Fri. 9:30am-3:30pm
Managing Editor:
Janet Otten, Director of Member Services
Production:
Theresa Dormi, Tandem VA
On October 15 BankAtlantic became part of the
BB&T family with financial centers in 13 states and
the District of Columbia. Carol Bobo, the Hobe
Sound Financial Center Leader, brings with her over
22 years of banking experience. Carol has previously served as the branch manager at the Jensen Beach
and Palm City locations. Carol is an active volunteer
within the communities she works, and has served on
many committees and boards throughout her career.
For 140 years BB&T has offered clients a complete
range of financial services including business solutions for every size business. Specialists are on staff
to assist clients with lending needs, merchant processing, treasury management services and a full line
of insurance products. BB&T is dedicated to helping clients achieve their financial goals and has the
products, services and know-how to ensure each customer has the best experience possible
BB &T stands for Branch Banking & Trust, and
quality customer services. Carol and the staff invite
you to visit for an entirely new banking experience!
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Community News
Contemporary Cultural
Center of Hobe Sound
Presents It’s All Over - Art
2012 Exhibition
The Contemporary Cultural Center will hold their
inaugural exhibition, “It’s All Over - Art 2012,” at an
exclusive event at the Commons, 8828 SE Robwyn
Street in Hobe Sound at 5:30 until 9 pm on December
14. Admission is by invitation and donations will go to
support the new center. The show will continue through
December 30.
Dedicated to presenting international arts, the CcC ’s
future planned programing includes the visual arts,
opera, literary arts, dance, music and design. Workshops
will also be held in these art forms.
“It’s All Over - Art 2012,” a juried show, will include
painting, photography, fiber art, sculpture, dance and
film inspired by Nostradamus and the Mayan calendar
predicting the end of the world this year. For more information contact Bosha Stone at 917-714-1400.
Boys & Girls Clubs of Martin
County Seeks Volunteers
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Martin County
(BGCMC) is actively seeking volunteers at each of its
five Club sites: East Stuart, Hobe Sound, Indiantown,
Palm City, and Port Salerno.
“We regard volunteering and mentoring as a critical
step in forging a pathway to a child’s health and prosperity,” says Dianne Young, BGCMC’s Volunteer
Coordinator. “Volunteers are also integral to helping
our organization build our capacity so that we may successfully and efficiently achieve our mission of impacting those kids in our community who need us most.”
Volunteer opportunities are available in several programmatic areas, including:
Arts: music, arts & crafts, theatre, photography,
dance
Academics: tutoring in reading, math, money management, computer skills
Health & Wellness: nutrition and health, exercise,
drug education, organic gardening
Recreation: chess, board games, sewing, cooking
Sports: football, tennis, golf, cheerleading, swimming
In addition, administrative staff seeks support with
general office and clerical tasks.
Volunteers may serve Monday through Friday
between the hours of 9am to 6pm.
BGCMC’s volunteers are of all ages, from 16 to 85,
with one volunteer reading tutor, Shirley Mauer, coming to the Cole-Clark branch in Hobe Sound every
week for the past 11 years. An annual volunteer recognition ceremony is held each spring at BGCMC.
To ensure the safety of the Club Members and in
accordance with Florida state laws, BGCMC requires all
volunteers over 18 to be fingerprinted. Volunteers can
download a volunteer registration form and fingerprinting instructions at www.bgcmartin.org.
For more information on volunteering at BGCMC,
please call Dianne at 772-545-1255.
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•Residential
•Service Calls
•Commercial
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Celebrating 45 Years
of Quality Service!
Hobe Sound, FL 33475
772.546.2292
License EC13001299
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Thank You Renewals:
Since 1981
Coldwell Banker - Sharyl Pratt
Since 1987
St. Christopher Catholic Church
Since 1997
Copley’s RV Center, Inc.
Since 2005
Hobe Sound Deli
Since 2006
Avalon Air
Education Foundation of Martin County
Since 2007
Barton’s Jewelers, Inc.
C & C Auto Repair
Dimar Florist
Hobe Sound Jewelers
“Oldest Jewelry Store in Martin County”
The Treasure Coast’s Fastest Growing Gold and Diamond BUYERS!
We PAY more…PERIOD
➺ 10 to 50% More than Other Jewelry Stores!
➺ 20 to 50% More than Out of
Town Hotel Buyers!
➺ 20 to 50% More than Home Parties!
➺ We even Pay for the Small Diamonds
if Good Quality!
Hobe Sounds Jewelers
11850 S.E. Dixie Hwy, Hobe Sound, FL 33455
772-546-7940
772-546-6947 Fax • Hobesoundjewelers.com
Store Hours: Monday to Friday from 11am to 4pm • Call for an appointment
The Skin Inn
Underwood Home Services
Since 2008
Advantage Ford
Allied Building Products
Arthur & Abbie Cicconi
Cobb Plumbing
Gulfstream Business Bank
Mariner Sands Country Club
McNicholas & Associates
Sterling House/Clare Bridge of Tequesta
Since 2009
Audubon of Martin County
David Nickerson, Inc.
Edward Jones - Lee Curtis
EyeMarketing, LLC
Florida Oceanographic
Hughes Umbanhower Architects
Keller Williams Realty-Sally Savarese
Loblolly Community Service
ServPro of Martin County
Since 2010
DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen
Shrimpers Grill & Raw Bar
The Lyric Theatre
Since 2011
Aetna Plumbing
A Law Firm of Goldstein, Schmitt & Wade
B’ing the Best, Inc. d/b/a McDonald’s
Coldwell Banker - Noreen Slenker-Nelson
Cottages at Hobe Sound
Hair Cuttery
NAPA Auto Parts
Preserve Martin County
South Florida Karting
State Senator Joe Negron
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A-1 Moving & Storage Celebrates Anniversary
In September, family-owned and operated A-1
Moving and Storage, celebrated 40 years in business.
Louis and Jean Klause founded A-1 Moving &
Storage in 1972. Their family values, hard work and
dedication are the cornerstone on which they built
their company. It is a fact that has not changed over
Ribbon
Cutting…
From left: S. Jadusingh, SunTrust Bank, A. Hoffman, Hobe Sound
Chamber, Larissa Jones, J. O. Jones Plumbing, James Jones, J. O.
Jones Plumbing, K. Toth, Edward Jones, S. Gonyo, Stuart Family
Chiropractic, J. Crawford, Strategic Realty, C. Oakowsky, Oakowsky
Properties, and J. Cummings, BeautiControl
J. O. Jones Plumbing
James Jones
8732 SE Duncan Street, Hobe Sound, FL 33455
772-341-3983
Facebook.com/jojonesplumbing123
time. They believe “that if your work ethic is good,
your company will grow.” Currently Tom Klause
and his sister, Katie Klause Newitt are co-owers of
the business.
From a small one-truck operation working out of
a tiny garage, they have grown into a 45,000 square
foot, fully air-conditioned, state-of-the-art facility
with multiple trucks of all sizes. Company Vice
President, Katie Klause Newitt, states that, “We
have become the area’s most trusted transportation
and relocation professionals. As a local, familyowned and operated company some of the same customers who came to us in our early days still depend
on A-1 for their moving and storage needs.”
A-1 Moving & Storage has been an Atlas Agent
since 1974. They are members in good standing
with the American Movers and Warehouseman’s
Association, Florida Movers and Warehouseman’s
Association, the Jupiter-Tequesta-Hobe Sound
Association of Realtors, most of the local Chambers
of Commerce as well as many other business and
civic organizations around the area. They are
licensed with the State of Florida and on the Treasure
Coast to perform moving and storage services.
Local Martin County representative, Larry
Schilder, says, “All of us at A-1 Moving & Storage
are very pleased to continue our relationships with
the many Realtors, associations, builders and companies that we work with. We have demonstrated
that when they refer a customer to us, that customer
will receive the highest level of service.” President,
Tom Klause concurs, “When a customer calls us,
they are not merely getting a ‘mover’ they are getting
a long-term partner who is genuinely interested in
their needs and concerns.”
A-1 Moving and Storage is located at 15070
Corporate Road N, Jupiter, FL 33478. You can contact Larry Schilder at 561-625-0600 or call his
mobile number: 561-262-2536.
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Hobe Sound Chamber of Commerce 27th Annual Christmas Parade
OFFICIAL CHRISTMAS PARADE SPONSOR
Parade Lineup – December 1, 2012
Master of Ceremonies: Nick Perry • Treasure Coast Irrigation and Landscape,LLC / Rood Landscape, Inc.
Position. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Entrant Vehicle
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Martin County Motorcycles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Motorcycles
Sheriff Robert Crowder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Jeep
Treasure Coast Irrigation/Rood Landscape . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Truck
Grand Marshal, Vicki Davis, Sup. Of Elections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Car
Hobe Sound Soccer Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Marchers
Hall Bryant VFW Post 10132 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Car, Float, Marchers
Amvets Post 14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Car, Float, Marchers
Knights of Columbus Council 10718, St. Chris. . . . . . . . . . . .Car, Band, Marchers, Truck, Drill Team
Treasure Coast Irrigation/Rood Landscape . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Float
Metz Construction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Truck
Senator Joe Negron . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Car
Commissioner Sarah Heard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Car
Commissioner John Haddox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Car
Anne Scott . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Car
Ed Ciampi, Former Commissioner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Walker
Laurie Gaylor, Superintendent of Schools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Car
Tom Balling, President Chamber Board of Directors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Car
Ruth Pietruszewski, Tax Collector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Car, Float
Port Salerno Elementary Brownie Troop 30200 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Float
Hair Cuttery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Van
Ronald MacDonald . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Truck
South Fork H. S. Jr. ROTC, Bulldog Battalion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Drill Team, Marchers
Spirit & Pride South Fork High School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Bank
Bridge Boat & RV Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Float
Cub Scout Pack 812 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Float, Marchers
Hobe Sound/Pt. Salerno Rotary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Cars, Marchers
M & K Publishing/Word of Mouth Computers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Van
Martin County Kartway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Go Karts, Float, Marchers
Hidden Oaks Middle School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Band, Color Guard
Treasure Coast Irrigation/Rood Landscape . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Antique Farm Tractor, Float
Thank you to our parade sponsors:
CLU, ChFC, CFP
Registered Investment Advisor
Securities offered through Mutual Service Corp. Member NASD/SIPC
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Seacoast National Bank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Marchers
Girl Scouts Daisy Troop 30054 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Truck
Repair Pro, LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Truck
Girl Scouts Southeast Florida Martin County . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Marchers
Law Offices of W. Trent Steele . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Marchers, Car or Truck
Hobe Sound Comm. Presbyterian Church . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Marchers, Float
Hobe Sound Elementary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Car, Float, Marchers
Fur Seasons, Launder-Mutt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Van, Limo
Waste Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Truck
Stand Up For Independence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Boat, Float
Tony’s Tree Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Truck
Amara Shriners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Car, Motorcycles, Floats, Golf Carts, Boat, Bank Tin Lizzies
Travel Gallery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Motorcoach
Winn Dixie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Truck & Semi Truck
HSBR Insurance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Car
Martin Health System-Advanced Med. Transport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Ambulance
Hobe Sound Early Learning Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Bus, Car, Marchers
GFWC Hobe Sound Women’s Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Car
Anderson Middle School Band . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Band
Landmark Arts, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Car
Seawind Elementary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Car
Banner Lake Club/Boys & Girls Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Truck
Hobe Sound Nature Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Car, Marchers
In His Love Church . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Golf Cart, Walkers, Truck
Hobe Sound Marine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Car
American Cancer Society-Relay for Life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Marchers
Apollo School Foundation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Old Truck
Humane Society of the Treasure Coast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Car, Dogs, Van
Coastal Paddle Boarding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Float, Marchers
Murray Middle School Band of Pride . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Band, Cheerleaders
Diamond Transfer & Garage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Car
Copley’s RV Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Car & Float
Magical Horses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Horses
Martin County Sheriff ’s Posse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Horses
Treasure Coast Irrigation/Rood Landscape . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Float/Beach Balls
Fire Rescue with Santa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Truck
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Hobe Sound Chamber of
Commerce Calendar
December 2012 and January 2013
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December Meetings
Wednesday, December 5th
AMBASSADORS
MEETING
12:00pm at the Chamber Office
Tuesday, December 11th
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, December 17th
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
5:30pm at the Chamber Office
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December Events
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Saturday, December 1st
27TH ANNUAL HOBE SOUND
CHRISTMAS PARADE
1:00pm on Dixie Hwy & Bridge Rd, Hobe Sound
Presented by Treasure Coast Irrigation/
Rood Landscape
Tuesday, December 4th
COFFEE TALK
8:00-9:00am at the Chamber office
Limited to first 12 who sign up
Guest Speaker: Jim Olsen, CPA
Topic: The Top 5 Tax Questions asked of a CPA
without having to pay for the answers
Please contact the Chamber to RSVP
772-546-4724 or email [email protected]
Wednesday, December 5th
BUSINESS AFTER HOURS
5:30-7:00pm at Helping People Succeed
1100 SE Federal Highway, Stuart
Sponsored by Helping People Succeed
$7 Members/$10 Non-members
RSVP Required
Register online at www.hobesound.org
Friday, December 7th
CHAMBER VOLUNTEER
HOLIDAY LUNCHEON
11:30am-1:00pm at at the Chamber office
Thursday, December 13th
HOLIDAY LUNCHEON/
INSTALLATION OF DIRECTORS
11:30am-1:30pm at Mariner Sands Country Club
6500 Mariner Sands Drive, Stuart
Sponsored by Fenton Services and
Oakowsky Properties
RSVP Required, No Shows will be billed.
Register online at www.hobesound.org
Friday, December 14th and 28th
SCORE COUNSELING
10:00am-1:00pm at the Chamber Office
For information or to schedule an appointment call
772-546-4724 or email [email protected]
Monday-Wednesday, December 24-26th
CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY
Chamber Office Closed
Monday, December 31st
NEW YEAR’S EVE
Chamber Office Closed
January Meetings
Wednesday, January 2nd
AMBASSADORS MEETING
12:00pm at the Chamber Office
Tuesday, January 8th and 22nd
HOBE SOUND TOASTMASTERS MEETING
7:00-9:00pm at Hobe Sound Bible College,
www.hobesound.org
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, January 21st
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
5:30pm at the Chamber Office
January Events
Tuesday, January 1st
NEW YEAR’S DAY
Chamber Office Closed
Friday, January 4th, 11th, and 25th
SCORE COUNSELING
10:00am-1:00pm at the Chamber Office
Email [email protected] or call 772-546-4724
to schedule an appointment.
Wednessday, January 9th
INSIDE HOBE SOUND TOUR
8:30am-2:30pm Begins at the Chamber office then
proceeds by bus to points of interest. There is no fee
for the tour but a box lunch is available for $8. Open
to the public. Call the Chamber at 772-546-4724
to reserve space on the tour.
Thursday, January 10th
MONTHLY BREAKFAST
8:00-9:15am at Hobe Sound Bible College,
Schmul Dining Center
11295 SE Gomez Avenue, Hobe Sound
$10 Members/$15 Non-members;
No Shows will be billed
Register online at www.hobesound.org
Thursday, January 24th
NEW MEMBER RECEPTION BREAKFAST
8:30am • By invitation only
Wednesday, January 30th
WILDLY SUCCESSFUL WOMEN’S
WEDNESDAY LUNCHEON
12:00-1:30pm
Watch News You Can Use for details.
Register online at www.hobesound.org
Wednesday, January 16th
BUSINESS AFTER HOURS
NOTE: Change of date!
5:30-7:00pm at Seacoast National Bank
11711 SE Federal Highway, Hobe Sound
Art Festival Poster Unveiling
$7 Members/$10 Non-members
RSVP Required
Register online at www.hobesound.org
www.hobesound.org
Welcome New Members:
Branch Bank & Trust (BB&T)
Carol Bobo
11400 SE Federal Highway, Hobe Sound, FL 33455
772-546-2700
Business Classification: Banks
Sponsored by: Janet Otten, Staff
Organization Description: BankAtlantic is now
BB&T! On October 15, BankAtlantic became part of
the BB&T family with financial centers in 13 states
and District of Columbia. BB&T stands for Branch
Banking & Trust, and quality customer service. For
140 years BB&T has offered clients a complete range
of financial services including business solutions for
every size business. For more about the new BB&T
Hobe Sound Financial Center see press release this
Pelican issue.
Comcast Business Services
Michael Hoshue
789 International Parkway, Sunrise, FL 33325
www.business.comcast.com
Business Classification: Telephone Systems & Data
Services
Sponsored by: Janet Otten, Staff
Organization Classification: Comcast Business Class
has the tools your business needs to help enhance productivity including scalable internet and voice services
that can be adjusted to the changing needs of your
business. From home-based businesses to small and
medium businesses to large companies, Comcast
Business Class can give a major boost to your internet,
voice, TV, and Ethernet needs without a major boost to
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your costs! Call now to give your business the competitive edge to keep growing without slowing down.
Hobe Sound Community Chest
Suellen Millroy
11450 SE Dixie Highway
Hobe Sound, FL 33455
Mailing: P.O. Box 511, Hobe Sound, FL 33475
www.hobesoundcommunitychest.org
Business Classification: Non-profits
Sponsored by: Eric Wesel, Jupiter Island Pools
Organization Description: For over 60 years the Hobe
Sound Community Chest has made Hobe Sound a better place to live by providing funding to the social service agencies that help and support those in need in our
community - from the youngest to the oldest, the mission of the Chest is to raise funds for and to provide
financial, advisory and volunteer support to those qualifying non-profit social service agencies that contribute
to the sustained improvement in the lives of needy people in the Hobe Sound Community.
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J. O. Jones Plumbing, LLC
James O. Jones, Jr.
8732 SE Duncan Street, Hobe Sound, FL 33455
Mailing: P.O. Box 756, Hobe Sound, FL 33475
772-341-3983
Business Classification: Plumbing Contractors
Sponsored by: Eric Wesel, Jupiter Island Pools
Organization Description: J. O. Jones Plumbing, LLC
is a state certified plumbing contractor. Based in Hobe
Sound they offer services ranging from service/repair of
household fixtures to remodeling of bathrooms/ kitchens
to new construction. If water flows through it they do
it. J. O. Jones Plumbing, LLC provides friendly, expert
and knowledgeable advice as it pertains to plumbing systems in homes and offices. J. O. Jones Plumbing, LLC
prides themselves on being punctual and respecting
appointment times. Having been plumbing in this area
since 1997, you can be confident that James, Master
Plumber, can assist you with any plumbing requirements
you may have. Please call him today at 772-341-3983.
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Welcome New Members:
Joyce L. Herb
8391 SE Pine Circle, Hobe Sound, FL 33455
772-214-2294
Business Classification: Interior Design
Sponsored by: Sharyl Pratt, Coldwell Banker
Organization Description: Joyce L. Herb, long time resident of Hobe Sound is back in business starting with
window treatments. She’ll have samples for selections of
blinds, shades, shutters, verticals and window hardware.
You’ll remember her as 12-year owner of Hobe Sound
Carpets and Interiors on Bridge Road. Joyce said she’s
been trying to find employment back in Martin County
for several years to no avail so she decided to be “THE”
competition. So give her a call at 772-214-2294 and, as
always, you’ll be happy with the results.
Krumbcakes Bakery
Jim Catrini
8953 SE Bridge Road, Hobe Sound, FL 33455
772-546-7473
Business Classification: Restaurants/Catering
Sponsored by: Marge Cabaniss, Chamber Volunteer
Organization Description: Full service bakery in the
Winn Dixie Shopping Center, specializing in wedding
cakes, custom fondant cakes and also serving breakfast
and lunch.
Palm Tree Auto Sales
Lisa A. Compagno
6576 SE Federal Highway, Stuart, FL 34997
772-288-2099
www.palmtreeautosalesofstuart.com
Business Classification: Auto Sales, Leasing, Service
www.hobesound.org
Sponsored by: Kim Biancardi, Reel Embroidery
Organization Description: Palm Tree Auto Sales is
family owned and operated. They offer pre-owned certified vehicles, guaranteed credit approval for anyone
(including bad credit, first time buyers, and everything in between), and warranties are also available.
Palm Tree’s mission is to provide you with a straightforward, hassle-free experience that gets you the reliable, affordable (and hopefully fun) vehicle that you’re
looking for. The Compagno family looks forward to
earning your business.
Quit Doc Research & Education Foundation
Tobacco Free Partnership of Martin County
Kim Waser
945 SW Martin Downs Blvd., Palm City, FL 34990
561-452-5555
www.ftp-martin.org
Business Classification: Non-profit Organizations
Sponsored by: Angela Hoffman, Staff and Young
Professionals of Martin County
Organization Description: The Quit Doc Research and
Education Foundation is dedicated to reducing the
number of deaths in the United States from tobacco use
and abuse. They hope to achieve this goal through a
combination of research projects and educational programs. Their research projects are designed to find the
best methods for treating nicotine addiction, and to promote and improve the availability of such programs for
tobacco users who are ready to overcome their addiction.
Their educational programs are youth-oriented, and
designed to improve awareness of the tobacco industry’s
attempts to recruit teenage smokers. Their hope is to
provide children and teenagers with the information
necessary to avoid the intitation of tobacco use.
Sponsored by: Marge Cabaniss, Chamber Volunteer
Organization Description: Wahoo’s Riverhouse
proudly announces their opening. They are a full service waterfront restaurant featuring seafood and pasta.
And of course, they have a few things for the land
lovers. They invite you to come and enjoy the wide
waterfront views of the St. Lucie River with your
favorite cocktail and great tasting food. They are open
7 days a week at 11am and offer a great happy hour
and entertainment weekly. Call 772-692-2243 or visit
their website at www.wahoosriverhouse.com. Hours
are Sun.-Thurs. 11am-11pm; Fri. and Sat. 11am-1am.
Water Pointe Realty Group
Ellen Kennedy
3727 SE Ocean Blvd., Stuart, FL 34996
561-635-7066
www.waterpointerealty.com
Business Classification: Real Estate
Sponsored by: Janet Otten, Staff
Organization Description: Water Pointe Realty Group
is an independent, locally owned real estate firm specializing in luxury and water front properties. Their
team of professional Realtors are very knowledgeable
of the area and all of its resources. They are trained in
customer service and are dedicated to finding the
home you want or getting your home sold as quickly
as possible. Water Pointe Realty Group values its customers and has a reputation for providing outstanding
customer service.
Ribbon
Cutting…
Wahoo’s Riverhouse
Frank Kilian II
915 NW Flagler Avenue, Stuart, FL 34994
772-692-2243
www.wahoosriverhouse.com
Business Classification: Restaurants/Catering
From left: B. Brown, Glory Association, J. Otten, Hobe Sound
Chamber, J. Wetherby, Hanging by a Necklace, K. Biancardi, Reel
Embroidery, Peggy Price, Florida State Security Services, Mitch Price,
Florida State Security Services, E. Ditchkus, Forest Hills Funeral Homes,
C. Oakowsky, Oakowsky Properties, and T. Smith, Beaches Hair Studio
Florida State Security Services, Inc.
Mitch Price
2101 Vista Parkway, Ste. 118
West Palm Beach, FL 33411
561-683-4041
www.flstatesecurity.com
www.hobesound.org
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• FINANCIAL FOCUS •
Don’t Overlook Financial Risks in Retirement
Submitted By Andy Andersen, CFP, Edward Jones Financial Advisor, 772- 545-9638
When you retire, you may well have accomplished
some important financial goals, such as sending your
children through college and paying off your mortgage.
Yet, you can’t relax just yet, because your retirement
could easily last two or three decades, which means
you’ll need at least two or three decades’ worth of
income — which, in turn, means you’ll need the proper savings and investment strategies in place. And, just
as importantly, you’ll also need to be aware of the types
of risk that could threaten these strategies.
Let’s consider some of these risks:
• Longevity — None of us can say for sure how long
we’ll live. But it's still important to have an estimate,
based on your health and family history. So if you think
you may live, for 25 years in retirement, you’ll want to
withdraw enough from your investments each year to
enjoy a comfortable lifestyle — but not so much that
you deplete your funds before the 25 years have passed.
• Inflation — We’ve experienced pretty mild inflation over the past few years. But over time, even a low
rate of inflation can seriously erode your purchasing
power. To illustrate: If your current monthly costs are
$3,000, with only a 3% annual inflation rate, that
would be about $4,000 in 10 years. And in 25 years at
that same rate, your monthly costs will have more than
doubled, to about $6,200. To help protect yourself
against inflation risk, it's important to have at least
some investments that offer growth potential, rather
than only owning fixed-income vehicles, such as certificates of deposit (CDs). You’ll also want to consider
sources of rising income potential, such as dividendpaying stocks. (Keep in mind, though, that stocks can
reduce or discontinue dividends at any time and are
subject to market fluctuation and loss of principal.)
• Market Fluctuations — When you retire and begin
taking withdrawals from your investment portfolio —
that is, when you begin selling off investments — you’d
obviously like prices to be high. After all, the classic piece
of investment advice is “buy low, sell high.” But it’s
impossible to try to “time” the market this way, as it will
always fluctuate. That’s why you may want to consider
sources of income whose value is not dependent on what’s
happening in the financial markets. Your financial advisor may be able to recommend investments that can provide you with this type of income stream.
• Low interest rates — Many retirees depend on
fixed-rate investments for a good portion of their
retirement income — so it’s a real challenge when
interest rates are low. Consequently, when you retire,
you’ll certainly need to be
aware of the interest-rate
environment and the income
you can expect from these
investments. Longer-term
fixed-rate vehicles may be
tempting, as they typically
offer higher rates than shorter-term ones, but these longer
term investments may have
Andy Andersen, CFP
more price fluctuation and
inflation risk than shorterterm investments. Consequently, you'll still likely
need balance between short, intermediate, and longterm investments to provide for a portion of your
income in retirement.
Retirement can be a rewarding time in your life. And
you can help make your retirement years even more
enjoyable by understanding the relevant investment
risks and taking steps to address them.
This article was written by Edward Jones for use by
your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor. For more
information or a free, no-obligation protfolio review,
call Edward Jones investment representative Andy
Andersen at 772-545-9638.
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Mark Your Calendar:
CORRECTION
Logan Business Services
In the previous issue of
The Pelican, the Business
Classification for Logan
Business Services was
incorrect. The correct
Business Classification is
Bookkeeping/Accounting.
Save the Date!
2013 Hobe Sound Festival
of the Arts
February 2nd and 3rd
10am to 5pm
Presenting sponsor:
Nightingale Private Care
Business Booths Available - Call for your
Chamber member discount 772-546-4724.
Visit: www.hobesound.org
for more information.