August 2014 - Hobe Sound Chamber of Commerce

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Hobe Sound Chamber of Commerce
Official Christmas Parade Program
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Vol. 23 Issue 4
PELICAN
Jupiter Medical Center to Partner with Treasure Coast
Irrigation/Rood Landscape as Sponsors of the 29th Annual
Hobe Sound Christmas Parade
With Hope of Introducing New Cutting Edge Technology to the Community
JMC has implemented a new cutting edge technology
in the treatment of breast cancer. The New Radiation
Treatment Greatly Reduces Treatment and Recovery
Time for Breast Cancer Patients
Imagine a day when breast cancer treatment takes just
one day instead of three months. For certain women
treated with the latest advances in surgery and radiation
at Jupiter Medical Center, that day is here.
Jupiter Medical Center has implemented Electron
beam IntraOperative Radiation Therapy (e-IORT)
breast radiation therapy into its world-class
Comprehensive Breast Care Program. The Liac 12 delivers a single fraction of radiation to a tumor bed immediately following surgery.
Intraoperative radiation therapy can offer specialized
treatment for cancer patients, particularly women with
breast cancer, enabling physicians to deliver a single dose
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will also excite new businesses and residents moving to
Hobe Sound,” says Jan. “So this January the Ambassador
Committee will initiate a new program coined ‘The Tool
Box Project’.” According to Jan, the Chamber’s
Ambassadors and Volunteers will distribute a cardboard
version of Jan’s toolbox to businesses and residents new to
Hobe Sound. Each “box” will be loaded with useful logoimprinted tools like tape measurers, flashlights, and picture hangers, plus coupons and special offers, all from
participating Chamber members.
The Tool Box Project offers 25 members at a time a
new opportunity to be creative with their promotional messages. One lucky major sponsor will have their
logo and message plastered right on the box.
Campaigns will rotate, giving lots of members a great
chance to make a first impression with those new to
Hobe Sound and the Chamber.
For information about participating in the “Tool Box
Project” or to learn more about the Hobe Sound
Chamber of Commerce, please contact Jan Otten at 772546-4724 or [email protected].
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November Meetings
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Wednesday, November 5th
AMBASSADORS MEETING
12:00pm at the Chamber Office
Tuesday, November 11th and 25th
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.
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By Linda Wolf, ActiveCanvas/Ambassador
Hobe Sound Chamber of Commerce
P.O. Box 1507
Hobe Sound, Florida 33475
Phone (772) 546-4724
Fax (772) 546-9969
www.hobesound.org
Hobe Sound Chamber of
Commerce Calendar
Monday, November 17th
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
5:30pm at the Chamber Office
What’s In Your Toolbox? Hobe Sound Chamber of
Commerce Launches New Welcome Program
A community’s Chamber of Commerce says plenty
about the people who live and work there. The Hobe
Sound Chamber is no exception. Often described as lively, friendly, and active, the members genuinely walk their
talk when it comes to Chamber members doing business
with Chamber members, and encouraging their friends
and associates to do the same.
One reason for this enthusiasm is that new members
attend an orientation workshop (lunch included) to
learn about the “tools” of membership. If pictures are
worth a thousand words, attendees get an eyeful with,
well, real tools!
With her huge and very real toolbox at her side,
Director of Membership Services, Jan Otten, with tongue
in cheek, introduces assorted tools that new members can
use to “hammer” their message home and “measure
(ruler)” their success. Tool after tool comes out of the box
until new members “get it” that membership has its privileges. Jan’s tools demo must be working because Hobe
Sound boasts the largest per capita business chamber in
Martin County.
“If the tools excite new Chamber members, maybe it
November-January 2014
November Events
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Friday, November 7th and 14th
SCORE COUNSELING
10:00am-1:00pm at the Chamber Office
Email [email protected] or call 772-546-4724
to schedule an appointment.
Thursday, November 13th
MONTHLY BREAKFAST
8:00-9:15am at Hobe Sound Bible College,
Schmul Dining Center
11295 SE Gomez Avenue, Hobe Sound
Sponsored by: EyeMarketing
Guest Speaker: Wayne Klick
Topic: Celebrities Fore Kids
$12 Members/$15 Non-members
RSVP Required/No Shows will be billed
Register online at www.hobesound.org
Tuesday, November 18th
NEW MEMBER
RECEPTION LUNCHEON
12:00-1:30pm at Hobe Sound Bible College,
Herron Administrative Building, 2nd Floor,
11298 SE Gomez Avenue, Hobe Sound
By Invitation
Tuesday, November 18th
L2 – LEARN – LEAD
6:00-9:00pm at Hobe Sound Bible College
Carroll Auditorium
11295 SE Gomez Avenue, Hobe Sound
Open to the Public
Tickets $99/Students $29/Groups of 10 or more $59
To register go to www.gormanleadership.com
Or call Greg or Julie Gorman at 502-773-0606
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Hobe Sound Pelican
www.hobesound.org
Don’t Miss the 18th Annual Singing Christmas Tree!
Hobe Sound Chamber of Commerce
2014 Board of Directors
Officers
President: Charlene Oakowsky, Oakowsky Properties
Vice President: Steve Fenton, Fenton Services
Interim Treasurer: Robert McLean, Avalon Air
Secretary: Ike Crumpler, Upstairs Communications
Past President: Dan Hulen, Fifth Third Processing Solutions
Ex-Officio: Ralph Davino, Secure Storage of Martin County
Board of Directors
Kim Biancardi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Reelgraphic.com
Stacey Brandt . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Jupiter Medical Center
Melinda Brault . . . . . . . . . . . .Geminye Design Group
Michael Ennis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Ennis Construction
Mike McCoy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M & K Publishing
Jon Milton . . . . . . . . .Milton Engineering Consultants
Robert “Bob” McLean . . . . . . . . . . . . .Avalon Air, Inc.
Pete Morello . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .The UPS Store
Derreck Ogden . . . . . .Word of Mouth Comp. & Elect.
Dennis Root . . . . . .Dennis Root Public Safety Found.
Kim Waser . . . . . . . .Quit Doc Research & Education/
Tobacco Free Partnership of Martin County
Brandon Woodward . Law Office of Brandon Woodward
President’s Council
Tom Balling . . . . . .Treasure Coast Irrig/Rood Landscape
Blake Capps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Capps Roofing
David & Linda Chambers . . . . . . . .Chambers Electric
Scott Fay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Bridge Boat & RV Storage
Steve Landwersiek . . . . . .Ameriprise Financial Services
Gary Lesser . . . . . . . . . .Lesser, Lesser, Landy & Smith
Mary Lopopolo . . . . . . . . . . . .Seacoast National Bank
Jason Lovelady . . . . .Carpenter’s Roofing & Sheet Metal
Charlene Oakowsky . . . . . . . . . . . .Oakowsky Properties
Derreck Ogden . . . . . . .Word of Mouth Comp. & Elect.
Dennis Root . . . . . .Dennis Root Public Safety Found.
Jeff Sabin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Waste Management
Tony Sementelli . . . . . . . . . . .Hobe Sound ShipCenter
Frank & JoAnn Tricarico . . . . . . . .Metz Construction
Eric T. Wesel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Jupiter Island Pools
Ambassador Committee
Janet Otten . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Director, Chamber Staff
Peggy Batch-Gattone . . . . . . . . . . .The Keyes Company
Amanda Beese . . . . . . . . . . . .A & B Aquarium Services
Kim Biancardi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Reelgraphic.com
Bill Brown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Glory Association
George Kleine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Smart Source
Pauline Lucas . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Jobe Insurance Agency
Noreen Nelson-Slenker . . . . . . . . . .Illustrated Properties
Sharyl Pratt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Illustrated Properties
Amber Shirk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Seacoast National Bank
Theresa Smith . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Beaches Hair Studio
Kim Toth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Edward Jones
Linda Wolf . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ActiveCanvas
Staff
Angela Hoffman, Executive Director
Janet Otten, Director of Member Services
Karen Berkow, Membership Assistant & Bookkeeper
Volunteers
Judy Arbeznik, Carol Branch, Audrey Burzynski,
Marge Cabaniss, Bette Evans, Lillian Johnson,
Bobbi Kauffman, George Kleine, Richard Nash,
Rich Otten, and Jean Tierney
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
Hobe Sound Ministries will present the 18th Annual
Singing Christmas Tree from Thursday, Dec. 4 –
Sunday, Dec. 7 at 7:00pm each evening. This spectacular event, attended last year by over 8,000 people, will
feature 75 singers in a beautifully lighted Christmas
tree of thousands of lights, a 25-piece orchestra, a children's choir and a drama cast of 50.
This is a production with live instrumentation and
singing, in addition to flying angels, kings and shepherds, holy family, and the message and lights of the
season! Come and be a part of what has become an
annual spectacular tradition – the Singing Christmas
Tree! Admission is free.
Hobe Sound Ministries is located at 11295 Gomez
Ave in Hobe Sound at Hobe Sound Bible
College/Church. Call 772-546-5696 with any questions
or visit their web site at www.hobesoundsingingtree.com.
Photo Provided
The Singing Christmas Tree at Hobe Sound Ministries.
Hobe Sound Pelican
www.hobesound.org
Jupiter Medical Center Introducing New Cutting Edge
Technology to the Community
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of radiation to patients during their surgery. By delivering this radiation at the same time the cancerous tissue is removed, six weeks of post-operative radiation
can be reduced to one day of treatment in some cases.
“We understand how important our patients are not
only to their loved ones, but also to this community as
a whole,” said John A.P. Rimmer, MD, Medical
Director, Jupiter Medical Center’s Kristin Hoke Breast
Health Program. “Being able to get state-of-the-art care
close to home means that the women we treat get back
to their healthy, productive lives much faster, without
compromising any quality whatsoever.”
There are many benefits of e-IORT for breast cancer
patients, such as compressed treatment time, reduced
radiation exposure, and a faster return to a normal
quality of life. IORT allows radiation and surgical
oncologists to see the exact area they need to radiate
and immediately deliver a therapeutic dose to the
affected area, sparing surrounding healthy tissue.
“Not only does this reduce the time of radiation
treatment from six or seven weeks, it protects the body
from unnecessary radiation to healthy tissue,” stated
Anthony E. Addesa, MD, Medical Director of
Radiation Oncology at Jupiter Medical Center’s Ella
Milbank Foshay Cancer Center. “In addition to the
clear health benefits of this cutting-edge treatment, it
also means no skin changes, no fibrosis, no scarring,
and no hardening of the skin or other tissues. At the
end of the day, it translates into excellent outcomes for
our patients and our community as a whole.”
For some women, one dose will be all that’s needed.
For others, this will cut the required course of radiation
treatment in half. Breast cancer patients who are currently eligible for the one-day treatment protocol include
women more than 60 years of age, with tumors less than
two centimeters in size, are estrogen receptor positive,
and their lymph nodes are negative for cancer spread.
The Comprehensive Breast Care Program at Jupiter
Medical Center was the first in Palm Beach and Martin
Counties to receive the National Accreditation
Program for Breast Centers designation.
For more information, visit www.foshaycancercenter.com/intra-op-radiation or call 561-263-4400.
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From L to R: John A.P. Rimmer, MD and Anthony E. Addesa, MD
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Welcome New Members:
A Team Marketing & Consulting
Jennifer Ahern
6520 SE Nantucket Court, Hobe Sound, FL 33455
772-486-8008
Business Classification: Business Consultant
“Casa del Rey” Hobe Sound Beach Cottage Rental
Jen Reyneri
9186 SE Mercury Street, Hobe Sound, FL 33455
561-310-2611
www.wordtraveling.com/beachcottage
Business Classification: Apartment Rental
Sponsor: Julie Gorman, Gorman Leadership Group
Enjoy a Key West inspired guest home, lovingly named
“Casa del Rey,” and you will experience warm hospitality and lifetime memories! Enjoy your tropical courtyard and the front yard swing while breathing in the
Atlantic cross breezes. This is a perfect writer’s or artist’s
retreat or refreshing getaway! A true taste of “Old
Florida” in the heart of Hobe Sound’s “Zeus Park,” you
are just steps away from quaint strolls through banyan
trees and ocean breezes, local shopping, art galleries,
dining, and more! Jonathan Dickinson State Park is
Hobe Sound Pelican
just a five minute drive, and you are even closer to the
Hobe Sound National Wildlife Preserve and miles of
protected lagoon and beach front, hiking trails, and
beyond! Grab a bike and explore paradise! Let the
Reyneri family host you or your visiting guests for lasting memories and a time of rest and refreshment.
Chapman & Plymale Law, P.A.
Garrett Roberts
100 SW Albany Avenue, Ste. 310, Stuart, FL 34994
772-283-2626
www.treasurecoastlegal.com
Business Classification: Attorneys
Sponsor: Jennifer Ahern, A Team Marketing &
Consulting
Creative Treasures
Lynn Inlow
8831 SE Bridge Road, Hobe Sound, FL 33455
484-529-2120
www.creativetreasures.org
Business Classification: Gifts/Home Furnishings/
Accessories
Organization Description: Creative Treasures is a
unique, friendly gift shop in the heart of Hobe Sound
featuring the work of Lynn Inlow, a stained glass artist,
as well as other Treasure Coast artisans in a variety of
media. There will be opportunities to Design Your
Own Jewelry and celebrate at Ladies Night Out! Walk
in and see a wide assortment of fine gifts for men,
women and children – Willow Angels, QMT
Windchimes, Bella Taylor, Ganz, and Old World
Ornaments are just a few of the brand names available.
Cruise Planners
John Morgenthaler
8965 SE Bridge Rd Ste. 202, Hobe Sound, FL 33455
772-777-1448
www.triplenickeltravel.com
Business Classification: Travel Agencies
www.hobesound.org
Sponsor: Treva Chaplin, Scooters Fun, Food and
Spirits
Organization Description: Cruise Planners has been
planning vacations for the residents of Hobe Sound
and Stuart for two years. They have opened a new
office right on Bridge Road to be able to have a great
place for their customers to come to and plan their
trips. They invite you to stop in and visit.
David & Becky Nagy & Associates – CruiseOne
David Nagy
6177 SE Georgetown Place
Hobe Sound, FL 33455
772-237-3910
www.cruisingwithdavidandbecky.com
Business Classification: Travel Agencies
Organization Description: David and Becky Nagy
recently completed an intensive training program to
become certified CruiseOne® Vacation Specialists in
Hobe Sound. As a result of being part of the nation’s
leading home-based travel agent franchise network,
the Nagys have access to the best cruise and land
vacation deals and CruiseOne’s exclusive, elite product and service offerings. The Nagys are committed
to providing an unparalleled level of customer service
and are available to assist customers whenever the
need arises.
Gorman Leadership Group
Greg & Julie Gorman
9029 SE Breeze Way, Hobe Sound, FL 33455
772-675-2127
Business Classification: Business Consultant
Organization Description: After building several
multi-million dollar businesses, Authors, Speakers and
Certified Business Coaches, Greg and Julie Gorman
geared their focus towards helping others achieve their
dreams. Gorman Leadership Group utilizes timeless
value-based principles, coupled with proven processes,
to help business and individuals achieve high levels of
success. They embrace the philosophy of Zig Ziglar
who said, “You don’t build a business, you build people and people build the business.” Greg and Julie
bring relevant experience as well as certifications
through the John Maxwell Team, the Paterson Center
and many more. They specialize in areas of leadership
development, executive coaching, strategic operational
planning, and prospecting/sales training.
Helix Medical Centers
John D’Amore & Trisha Krausankas
225 U. S. 1, Tequesta, FL 33469
561-747-4464
www.HelixCares.com
www.MedStatFL.org
Business Classification: Medical & Health Care
Sponsor: Pete Morello, The UPS Store
Organization Description: Helix Urgent Care is a network of fully certified urgent care and walk-in medical
centers offering comprehensive and affordable medical
care 7 days a week. Each location is certified by the
urgent Care Association of America and no appointment is necessary. Helix accepts most major insurance
carriers and in addition to their Tequesta location,
operates two MedStat Urgent care centers in Martin
County.
Keller Williams Realty – Jason Flannery, P.A.
Jason Flannery
819 SW Federal Hwy #300
Stuart, FL 34994
561-762-3272
Business Classification: Real Estate
Sponsor: Charlene Oakowsky
www.hobesound.org
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Take the Time to Ask Questions Before You Undertake an IT Project in Your Office!
By Derreck Ogden, Word of Mouth Computers and Electronics, LLC
I’ve spent a good portion of the last several years shaking my head in disbelief at some of the network closets
found in offices around the area. Nothing surprises me
anymore, but I still have to shake my head when I see
$20,000 (and usually more) in equipment in a network
for an office of five people. It’s a common occurrence that
comes largely from an existing relationship between the
business’s decision maker and a computer guy trying to
make a buck and secure a customer for life. Here’s a
recent example…
Last week, I walked into a CPA’s office who called and
asked if I could help them out with some issues. When I
got there I asked how many people worked in the office.
The customer said there were three people including
himself. He then gave me a quick tour of the office showing me the three desktop computers at the desks, one in
the conference room and we ended the tour at the small
room/closet at the back of the office where his network
equipment and server live. When the door opened, the
head shaking started. His “buddy” who had a computer
business had two computers and a server in the closet.
When I asked him what they were for, he handed me a
three-ring binder with “all” of the information I should
need. As it turns out, one of the computers was brand
new. It was purchased as a replacement for an old computer that was used for one purpose and one purpose
alone–to play Pandora on the music system in the office!
Another identical PC was sitting next to it and, apparently, that was a computer for the computer guy to use
when he was working on the system. Then there was the
server. An eight-month-old Dell with all the bells and
whistles with a price tag of approximately $8,000.
Now that I had seen the system, I went on to ask what
issues I could help with.
“Well, I’d really like you to tell me what it would cost
to get everything back into working order. We don’t have
any email right now and we haven’t for several days.”
Their computer guy had been working on the issue (of
Welcome Social Members:
Jennifer Ferrari
Ray Stewart
course at his regular hourly rate) and hadn’t shown up in
a couple days. The customer was losing confidence in his
ability to resolve the issue, but had nowhere else to go
except to another company. My project plan for him was
to spend $150 a month to host his email and website elsewhere, eliminate the server completely and use his receptionist’s computer to play Pandora. Sometimes “fixing”
means “throw it in the dumpster.”
In conclusion, when you are undergoing an IT project
in your office, take the time to make sure you understand
what is being done, how it’s going to help your company,
and what other options there are. For some “computer
guys,” today’s technology world can be very scary. Some
of them feel like their grasping at straws and they will do
anything to “lock in” a customer and that includes selling
a pile of really expensive junk that will turn your office
into a technology labyrinth that only the “computer guy”
understands (if you’re lucky). It’s much more expensive to
undo a poorly executed project than it is to implement a
good one. If you don’t understand what you’re hearing
from your IT help, don’t move forward with the project
until you do!
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Hobe Sound Chamber of Commerce 28th Annual Christmas Parade
OFFICIAL CHRISTMAS PARADE SPONSORS
Parade Lineup – December 6, 2014
Master of Ceremonies: Nick Perry • Treasure Coast Irrigation and Landscape,LLC / Rood Landscape, Inc.
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Treasure Coast Irrigation/Rood Landscape . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Leading Truck with Banner
Sheriff Will Snyder and Contingent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Car, Horses, Marchers, Truck, Fly Over Helicopter
Grand Marshal, Mary King, H.S. Early Learning Ctr. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Car
Hall Bryant VFW Post 10132 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Float and Drill Team
Amvets Post 14 Ladies Auxilary and Sons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Car, Truck
Knights of Columbus Council 10718, St. Chris. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Cars, Truck and Drill Team
BOD Pres. Charlene Oakowsky/Steve Fenton, VP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Car
Congressman Patrick Murphy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Car
Senator Joe Negron . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Car
Commissioner Sarah Heard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Car
Commissioner John Haddox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Car
Commissioner Anne Scott . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Golf Cart
Commissioner Doug Smith . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Car
Rep. Marylynn Magar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Car
Laurie Gaylord, Superintendent of Schools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Car
Carolyn Timmann, Clerk of Circuit Court . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Car
Vicki Davis, Kherri Anderson, Superv of Elections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Car
Ruth Pietruzewski, MC Tax Collector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Car
MC Tax Collector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Float
Jupiter Island Public Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Car
Hobe Sound Soccer Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Marchers
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David Chambers Electric . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Car
Landmark Arts, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Car, Float, Marchers
Cub Scout Pack 812 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Float
Hobe Sound Christian Academy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Float, Band
Girl Scout Southeast Florida . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Truck, Small Trailer
Hobe Sound Early Learning Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Car, Marchers, Bus
Hobe Sound Little League . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Marchers
Apollo School Foundation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Golf Cart, Pick up Truck
South Fork High School AJROTC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Marchers
South Fork Spirit and Pride Marching Band . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Marchers, Band
South Fork H. S. Football Coach/Dennis Lavelle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Car, Marchers, Golf Cart
Floridians Fighting Falls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Boat, Car
Hobe Sound Elementary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Car, Marchers
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Seawind Elementary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Car
Martin County Kartway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Car, Float
Illustrated Properties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Boat, Marchers
Hobe Sound Comm. Presbyterian Church . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Marchers
American Cancer Society-Relay for Life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Marchers, Truck
Jupiter Island Pools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Truck
GFWC Hobe Sound Women’s Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Marchers
Always Best Care Senior Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Car
Tequesta Terrace Assisted Living . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Bus
H.S. Nature Center-H.S. Nt'l Wildlife Refuge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Boat, Marchers
Hidden Oaks Middle School Band, Color Guard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Marchers, Band
Law Offices of W. Trent Steele . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Float
Stoney’s Automotive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Truck
Humane Society of the Treasure Coast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Car, Marchers, Van, Dogs
Green $ Sod . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Truck
Kids Kickin’ for Christ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Marchers
Amara Shriners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Car, Boat, Truck
Palm Tree Auto Sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Truck
Murray Middle School Band of Pride . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Band, Marchers
Hobe Sound Toasters 1206922 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Car, Float, Marchers
Banner Lake Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Marchers, Truck
Diamond Transfer & Garage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Car
Boys & Girls Club of Martin County . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Car, Marchers
Seacoast National Bank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Float, Marchers
First United Methodist Church of Hobe Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Float
Tony’s Tree Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Truck
McDonald’s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Truck
UPS Store - Island Crossings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Car
AMAC Insurance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Car
Copley's RV Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Car, Trailer, Golf Cart
HIM Thrift Store . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Truck
HSBR Insurance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Car
Jonathan Dickinson State Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Fire Truck
Florida Fish and Wildlife Consvers. & Commission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Truck
Hobe Sound Magazine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Float
Waste Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Truck
Hobe Sound Cowgirls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Horses
Bridge Boat & RV Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Truck
Treasure Coast Irrigation/Rood Landscape . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Rood Memory Wagon, Float
Treasure Coast Irrigation/Rood Landscape . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Truck with Mr. & Mrs. Santa Claus
Treasure Coast Irrigation/Rood Landscape . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Truck, Float - Beach Balls
Fire Truck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Truck
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Commerce Calendar
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continued from page 1
Wednesday, November 19th
BUSINESS AFTER HOURS
5:00-7:30pm
Downtown Hobe Sound
Dixie Highway, Mars and Apollo
Sponsored by: Chez Bim’s Boutique, Dorothy’s
Affordable Accounting, Hobe Sound Stroll/Susan Janes,
Juno Shoe Girl, Kip Kennedy, The Painted Pineapple,
Pamela Sothern Antiques, Taste, and The Sea Urchin
RSVP Required
$7 Members/$10 Non-members/$5 Social
Members/$0 President’s Council Members
RSVP online at www.hobesound.org
Thursday, November 27th
THANKSGIVING DAY
Chamber Office Closed
Friday, November 28th
DAY AFTER THANKSGIVING
Chamber Office Closed
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December Meetings
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Wednesday, December 3rd
AMBASSADORS MEETING
12:00pm at the Chamber Office
Tuesday, December 9th
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
International Speech and Table Topics Contest
Cookie Baking Competition
Open to Chamber members and the public
Call 772-546-4724 for more information.
Monday, December 15th
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
5:30pm at the Chamber Office
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December Events
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Thursday, December 4th
COCKTAILS & CONNECTIONS
6:00-7:00pm at Barton’s Jewelers
5041 SE Federal Highway, Stuart
By Invitation
Friday, December 5th and 12th
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]
Saturday, December 6th
HOBE SOUND CHRISTMAS PARADE
1:00pm
Presented by Treasure Coast Irrigation/Rood
Landscape, Jupiter Medical Center, Bridge Boat & RV
Storage, and Hobe Sound Soccer
Dixie Highway, north to Bridge Road
West on Bridge Road to Hercules
CRAFT STROLL
Dixie Highway just south of Bridge Road
10:00am-3:00pm
Friday, December 12th
HOLIDAY LUNCHEON/
INSTALLATION OF DIRECTORS
11:30am-1:30pm at Mariner Sands Country Club
6500 Mariner Sands Drive, Stuart
$30 Members/$35 Non-members/$25 Pres Council
Friday, December 19th
CHAMBER VOLUNTEER
HOLIDAY LUNCHEON
Noon
Wednesday, December 24th
CHRISTMAS EVE
Chamber Office Closed
Thursday, December 25th
CHRISTMAS DAY
Chamber Office Closed
Friday, December 26th
DAY AFTER CHRISTMAS
Chamber Office Closed
Wednesday, December 31st
NEW YEAR’S EVE
Chamber Office Closed
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January Meetings
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Wednesday, January 7th
AMBASSADORS MEETING
12:00pm at the Chamber Office
Tuesday, January 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, January 19th
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
5:30pm at the Chamber Office
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January Events
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Thursday, January 1st
NEW YEAR’S DAY
Chamber Office Closed
Friday, January 2nd
DAY AFTER NEW YEAR’S DAY
Chamber Office Closed
Thursday, January 8th
MONTHLY BREAKFAST
8:00-9:15am at Hobe Sound Bible College,
Schmul Dining Center
11295 SE Gomez Avenue, Hobe Sound
Sponsored by: ServPro
Guest Speaker: KC Traylor
Topic: Not All Aboard Florida
$12 Members/$15 Non-members
RSVP online at www.hobesound.org
Friday, January 9th and 23rd
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]
Wednesday, January 14th
INSIDE HOBE SOUND TOUR
8:30am-2:00pm
Begins at the Chamber office
and then proceeds by bus to points of interest
Free and open to the public; space is limited
Box Lunch available for $9;
order at time of RSVP
RSVP Required at 772-546-4724
Wednesday, January 14th
BUSINESS AFTER HOURS
5:30-7:00pm at Seacoast National Bank
11711 SE Federal Highway, Hobe Sound
Sponsored by: Seacoast National Bank &
EyeMarketing
Hobe Sound Festival of the Arts Poster Unveiling
$7 Members/$10 Non-members
RSVP Required
Register online at www.hobesound.org
Wednesday, January 21st
WILDLY SUCCESSFUL WOMEN’S
WEDNESDAY LUNCH
12:00-1:30pm
Location: TBD
Sponsored by: Indian River Magazine
Guest Speaker: Marsha Lange
$25.00
RSVP Required/No Shows will be billed
Register online at www.hobesound.org
Thursday, January 22nd
COCKTAILS & CONNECTIONS
6:00-7:00pm at Hobe Sound Art Gallery
11870 SE Dixie Highway, Hobe Sound
By Invitation • No fee to attend
Saturday, January 31st
HOBE SOUND FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS
10:00am-5:00pm
Dixie Highway South from Bridge Road
Sunday, February 1st
HOBE SOUND FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS
10:00am-5:00pm
Dixie Highway South from Bridge Road
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Welcome New Members:
Keller Williams Realty – Katie Rawnsley
4455 Military Trail #100, Jupiter, FL 33458
561-222-3268
www.katierawnsley.com
Business Classification: Real Estate
Organization Description: Katie Rawnsley, of Keller
Williams Realty, is a fourth generation South Floridian
with over 14 years of experience in the industry, from
mortgage to title, corporate sales, and real estate sales.
She is knowledgeable and skilled at all aspects of the
transaction. Katie is known for her tireless work ethic,
strong negotiation skills, and innate ability to understand and meet her clients’ needs and expectations.
Specializing in residential sales from the Jupiter area
north to Tequesta and Hobe Sound, Katie has a good
understanding of the market and strategizes with her
clients to get their homes sold quickly and for top dollar. She is active in the local community and is also well
connected with overseas and transient buyers. When
she is not selling, Katie enjoys boating and fishing,
yoga, and spending time with her three active boys.
The Keyes Company
Tom Whitehouse
11960 S Federal Highway, Hobe Sound, FL 33455
772-236-2943
Business Classification: Real Estate
Sponsor: Peggy Batch-Gattone, The Keyes Company
Organization Description: The Keyes Company is a
family-owned real estate company founded in 1926.
With 34 offices and 2400 associates they are the largest
independent real estate company in Florida. The mission of The Keyes Company is to deliver an unrivaled,
family-like customer experience through their wide
range of full-service real estate services. In every interaction with their customers, fellow associates and community members, they strive to act with integrity and
to uphold the values that have defined their business
since 1926. They aim to always continue their pursuit
of knowledge and innovation so that every customer
can achieve their dream of property ownership with the
peace of mind that comes from working with the best
team of associates in the industry. They offer full service real estate, mortgage and title services.
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Business Briefs
Ellen Kennedy Earns
International Designation for
Luxury Home Marketing
Ellen Devlin Kennedy
with Water Pointe Realty
Group of Stuart, Inc. has
earned the prestigious
Certified Luxury Home
Specialist designation in
recognition of her experience, knowledge and
expertise in the luxury
home market.
Ellen
Ellen Devlin Kennedy
Devlin Kennedy is an
example of a real estate
professional who has worked to develop market knowledge and the special skills and competencies necessary
to provide exceptional service in the fine homes and
estates marketplace,” said Institute President Laurie
Moore-Moore, upon announcing Kennedy’s designation, “Affluent buyers and sellers can turn to sales professionals who have this designation and be confident
that they have special expertise and experience in the
luxury home marketplace.”
“I am committed to providing outstanding service to
my clients,” said Kennedy “the Certified Luxury Home
Marketing Specialist designation is evidence of my ability to meet the needs of affluent buyers and sellers. My
membership in The Institute for Luxury Home
Marketing also provides me with marketing tools and
networking capabilities that benefit my client.”
Kennedy has gone through special training and surpassed performance standards in the upper tier markets. For additional information please contact her at
Water Pointe Realty Group 772-220-4343 or email her
at [email protected].
Jan McDonald Receives
Readers Choice Award
GOOD NEWS for one
of our Chamber Members
– Jan McDonald of
AMAC
INSURANCE
AGENCY has received the
2014 Readers Choice
Award from Hometown
News as the best insurance
agent in South Martin
County! Contact Jan at
AMAC Insurance, 8965
Jan McDonald
SE Bridge Road, Ste. 210,
Hobe Sound, FL 33455 and www.amacins.com.
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• Build Your Business •
Time Wasters Sales People Need to Avoid – Part 1 of 3
Submitted By John Carr, JR Consulting Group
Let’s face it being a sales professional is not a 9-5 job.
When you begin your sales career whether it is in a new
industry or new company you need to be ready to put
in your time. The good news is that once you have
developed a loyal customer base and referral partner
team you will not have to work as many hours to reach
your goals. I know several very successful sales people
that work less than twenty five hours a week and make
six figure incomes. The first thing we need to establish
is how we can get to that goal, develop a plan and stick
to it. What I have found over my sales career is that it is
very easy to waste time. The time wasters in this article
are not in any particular order but you should always be
aware of them.
Depending on what type of business you are in we all
have selling hours. A client of mine sells strictly to attorneys, for the most part her selling/closing times are from
8:30am-6pm. You have to be careful not to fill your calendar with too many non-selling action items during
your selling/closing times.
1. Social Media – Facebook, Twitter, Google+, and
LinkedIn the list can go on and on. Social media is a
must for just about every business today; however I have
seen sales people get stuck on social media for several
hours a day. If you can’t hire someone to manage your
social media, make sure to utilize tools such as Hoot
Suite and tweet deck. If you are using social media take
a specific time not during selling/closing hours and put
it on your calendar.
2. Networking – that is right I said it!! If you are not
networking where your referral partners are or clients
are then you are wasting your time. Also, if you are not
leaving every single event with a possible referral part-
ner meeting then you
are wasting your time
and money.
3. Chasing the
Wrong Prospects –
Know who you are
looking for. Identify
who your prospects are
and list all of them. I
would also recommend
making a list of business/consumers that are
John Carr
not good clients for
you. Sometimes we get
wrapped in just getting any kind of sale is a good sale
and sometimes this may be true however make sure you
are not chasing the wrong prospects to help you reach
your goals.
4. Email – the technology we have at our fingertips is
great, however it can be huge distraction. As a matter of
fact the only software that is open is this article and my
phone is off. Pick a time to respond to emails every day
and your clients and prospects will know that.
Next month we will have more time wasters to avoid!
Make sure that you make the most of your day by
scheduling it properly.
These few tips are part of a full Effective Use of Your
Chamber Membership Program. If you would like more
information about jrc Consulting Group please contact
me at [email protected].
John Carr is the founder of JRC Consulting Group,
4440 PGA Blvd Suite 600, Palm Beach Gardens, FL
33410. Telephone: 561-623-5349
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Pepper Spray - Things You Should Know!
Thank You Renewals:
By Dennis Root
Since 2003
Green $ Sod
I have been training people just like you in the use of
pepper spray for over 20 years. During that time, I have
seen a vast amount of misinformation being provided by
organizations and other individuals. I would like to
answer some of the most common questions I have been
asked about a personal safety option that can be traced
back in history to as early as 300 B.C.
The first question often asked is, “What’s the difference between mace and pepper spray?” For the sake of
brevity and without being too technical, the simple
answer is “mace” is an irritant and “pepper spray” is an
inflammatory. Both rely on pain to achieve compliance.
The second most common question asked is, “I purchased ‘police strength’ pepper spray. What does that
mean?” To be painfully honest, not very much. Just
because something says “police strength” does not mean
it will necessarily be better than another product. Saying
it is “police strength” may simply be a marketing tool.
The third most common question asked is, “What
does the percentage on the canister mean?” This is one of
the best questions one can ask. The percentage helps
inform you about the product strength. For example, if
you buy a product rated at 2 million SHU and the canister indicates it is a 10 percent solution, this means the
canister contains 10 percent of 2 million SHU. If I do
Since 2004
IguanafarmGroup
Since 2005
Dorothy’s Affordable Accounting Services
Premium Painters
Since 2006
Carrabba’s Italian Grill
Costco
Education Foundation of Martin County
Since 2007
Barton’s Jewelers
C & C Auto Repair
Copley’s RV Center
Images in Paradise
Underwood Home Services
Since 2008
Advantage Ford
Cobb Plumbing
Coldwell Banker – Gena Duvall
Mariner Sands Country Club
Riverside Memorial Park
Sterling House/Clare Bridge of Tequesta
Since 2009
Audubon of Martin County
EyeMarketing
Loblolly Community Service
Nightingale Private Care
Smart Source
Since 2010
The Lyric Theatre
Word of Mouth Computers & Electronics
Since 2011
Aetna Plumbing
B’ing the Best/McDonald’s
Geminye Design Group
Harbor Community Bank
Hobe Sound Soccer Club
Illustrated Properties – Noreen Nelson-Slenker
Martin County Fair Association
The Cottages at Hobe Sound
Since 2012
Florida State Security Services
Palm Tree Auto Sales
Quit Doc Research & Education Foundation
Water Pointe Realty Group
Since 2013
Bike Street USA (Now Village Bike Shop)
Fun Tours Travel
H. Allen Holmes
Lou Ann Prestegard
Office of Congressman Patrick E. Murphy
Stoney’s Automotive
TooJay’s Gourmet Deli & Restaurant -- Stuart
my math correctly, that
would equate to
200,000 SHU. Trust
me, that is hot enough
when the pepper is
derived from a quality
source. SHU means
Scoville Heat Units,
but that is a topic for
another article.
Pepper spray is a
Dennis Root
very effective option
Dennis
Root Public Safety
for self-defense, but
Foundation, Inc.
you should know
about the products
available to you before you make your decision to purchase a pepper spray unit. I highly recommend that you
receive training from a reputable individual or organization, so you will have confidence in your selected personal safety device.
Dennis Root is the founder of Dennis Root Public
Safety Foundation, located at 1111 SE Federal Highway,
Suite 118, Stuart, Florida 34994-3802. For more information you may call him at his office 772-324-8147 or
visit www.dennisrootpublicsafetyfoundation.org.
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