May 2014 - Zephyrhills Chamber of Commerce

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...A Community Connected
Published by the Greater Zephyrhills
Chamber of Commerce
May 2014 Edition
May
15th
Mixer, Hosted by:
Sylvan Learning Center
5-7PM
16th
9th Annual Golf Scramble
(rescheduled)
1pm Shotgun
Silverado Golf & Country Club
21st
Student Citizen of the Month
Chancey Road Christian Church
8am-9AM
21st
ZHS Scholarship Awards
Chamber Scholarships
Announced 6:30-9PM
29th
Dual Mixer, Hosted by:
Apollo Group
14141 5th. Dade City
5-7PM
JUNE
3rd
Ambassador Luncheon
Sponsored by:
Florida Hospital Zephyrhills
Chamber Office 12 Noon
5th
Business Breakfast
Sponsored by:
Tampa Bay Times
Golden Corral 7-8:30AM
Every year since 1963, the President of the United States has issued a proclamation
announcing National Small Business Week, which recognizes the critical contributions of America’s entrepreneurs and small business owners.
More than half of Americans either own or work for a small business, and they create about two out of every three new jobs in the U.S. each year.
As part of National Small Business Week, the U.S. Small Business Administration
takes the opportunity to highlight the impact of outstanding entrepreneurs, small
business owners, and others from all 50 states and U.S. territories. Every day,
they’re working to grow small businesses, create 21st century jobs, drive innovation, and increase America’s global competitiveness. - source: SBA.GOV
Shop Small | Shop Local | Do Business with a Fellow Chamber Member
National Small Business Week is an opportunity to honor and recognize our small
businesses and entrepreneurs. Please take time out of your work week to support
small business in your community by thanking a small business owner. Of course,
the best way to thank them is to choose to do business with them!
Look for special offers and promotions from your Chamber of Commerce in your
email box, at www.zephyrhillschamber.org, on Social Media.
www.facebook.com/zephyrhillschamber and @ZHillsCOC #smallbizrocks
Chamber Members are invited to City Council Meeting Monday, May 12th | 6PM | 5335
8th Street, Zephyrhills as Mayor Gene Whitfield proclaims May 12-16 SBW in Zephyrhills
www.zephyrhillschamber.org
ZEPHYRHILLS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
SCHOLARSHIP DONORS
Bahr’s Propane A/C & Gas
Ron Oakley
Kim Bogart
I R Staffing, Inc.
Jodi Wilkeson
Zephyrhills High School
Faithful Friends Pet Cremation
Ron’s NY Deli
The Ministerial Association of
Zephyrhills/Wesley Chapel
Gary Hatrick
Darrell Pennington
Thank you for your generous
Support of Youth in our Community
As a direct result of your contributions, the
Chamber will award $4000 in 2014 to local
graduating seniors pursuing their educational,
vocational and career goals.
The Chamber provides an annual scholarships
funded through 50/50 drawings, events, and individual or business donations. Scholarships are
awarded to local youth through a selection process in Spring of every year. If you or your business wishes to participate, please call your
Chamber office.
Greater Zephyrhills Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors
October 2013-September 2014
Officers
Carolyn Sentelik, President -Florida Hospital Zephyrhills Foundation
John Scott Treasurer/Vice President -Gulf Coast Financial Strategies
Gary Hatrick, Secretary -High Road Photography
Directors
Amy Chappell -Florida Traditions Bank
Darrell Pennington—Honorary Lifetime Member
David West—Tampa Bay Times / Betty Cakes Cake Shop
Deborah Densmore—North Tampa Behavioral Health
John Kinsman-Martin Electric
Kevin Ryman -Ryman Construction/Ryman Roofing
Rebecca Gaddis -San Antonio Citizens Federal Credit Union
Skip Skairus –CenterState Bank
Tim Linville -EZ Clean Car Wash
Wade Thomas -Thomas and Son , Inc.
Ex-Officio Members
Councilman Ken Burgess---City Council Liaison
Vonnie Mikkelsen---Executive Director
Committees and Board Liaisons
Membership: Gary Hatrick
Economic Development / Government Affairs: Skip Skairus
Community Outreach:
Ambassadors Liaison: Gary Hatrick
Professional Staff
Vonnie Mikkelsen—Executive Director
[email protected]
Pat Pennington - Membership/Marketing Mgr.
[email protected]
Pam Maggard--Administrative Assistant
[email protected]
Chamber Business Hours
Monday through Friday 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
38550 Fifth Ave., Zephyrhills 33542
Ph: (813)782-1913 / Fax: (813)783-6060
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Renewal
Emerald Inspection Service, LLC
Dade City, FL 33525
George Swatzbaugh
(352) 322-2700
Home Inspections
Atonement Lutheran Church
Hacienda Mexican Restaurant
5420 Gall Blvd.
Zephyrhills, FL 33542
David Cortes
(727) 851-1585
Restaurant
Reflections of Life Christian Church
39007 County Road 54
Zephyrhills, FL 33540
Pastor Jerry Dolinger
(813) 469-8566
Churches
Victorious Church of God in Christ
7517 Bayleaf Street
Zephyrhills, FL 33540
Pastor Alvin McKenzie
(863) 660-1866
Churches
C1 Bank
Accurate Insurance Mart
Desk Top Magic, Inc.
Duke Energy
EZ Clean Car Wash
Florida Medical Clinic, P.A.
Florida Traditions Bank
Hillcrest RV Resort
Jarrett Ford
Jim Browne Pasco Chevrolet
Buick GMC
Mederi Caretenders
Norm & Sons Tire & Auto Repair
Printing Zone
Ron's New York Deli
Sonny's Appliances
Sunrise Eatery
Sylvan Learning Center
True Life Center-Harvest
Food Pantry
TOP 3
Reasons to Renew
Your Membership
1.Credibility
2.Visibility
3.Contacts
Your 2014 Community &
Business Guide has just arrived
Hot off the Press.
They are available for pick up
or delivery. You can also view
the Digital flipbook online:
www.zephyrhillschamber.org
There’s Still Time to enter a Team
Because Mother Nature had different plans for Friday May 2nd we postponed the 9th Annual Golf
Scramble. Our new date is Friday May 16th which means you can still sign up to come out and
have a great time with fellow chamber members & local businesses. Register Today!
Business Breakfast
Hosted by:
The Samaritan Project
April Mixer
Hosted by: Skydive City | 4241 Skydive Lane
813.783.9399
Members Find Value in Annual Investment Plans
Platinum Level Investors
Gold Level Investors
Bronze Level Investors
CenterState Bank
Bayfront Health
Dade City
San Antonio Citizens FCU
Florida Traditions Bank
Norm & Sons Tire & Auto Repair
Florida Medical Clinic
From the Executive Directors Desk...
Your Chamber partners with a number of organizations
that offer expertise and resources to help businesses succeed. Creating partnerships and building relationships with
the experts and practitioners in the field means we can refer
our members with confidence to trusted partners.
Whether you need help getting started on a business
plan, understanding small business financing options, training
on QuickBooks or Excel, applying for micro-loans or workforce
development training grants, accessing demographics and
marketing databases, college student placement centers, or
professional and corporate development, a business consultant at your Chamber can put you in direct contact with a trusted source.
Taking advantage of these resources requires one small step. A phone call to your Chamber office will get you in contact with the best of the best. Here are a few of the organizations your Chamber partners with to better serve you.
Pasco Enterprise Network
Pasco-Hernando Community College
Pasco Economic Development Council
SCORE
Small Business Development Center
Pasco Hernando Workforce Board
Pasco Tourism Development
Saint Leo University
www.zephyrhillschamber.org
Community News
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Florida Hospital Zephyrhills Selects Director of
Marketing
ZEPHYRHILLS, FL – Florida Hospital Zephyrhills
has named Cheryl Kennison as its new Director
of Marketing. Kennison comes to the hospital
from Florida Hospital Tampa where she served
as the Marketing Manager. At this 475-bed facility she managed and executed marketing strategies for Florida Hospital Tampa’s key service
lines which includes Women’s (Obstetrics, NICU,
Neonatal Transport, Gynecology, Breast), Surgery, Orthopaedics, Cancer, Imaging, and Outpatient Services. Most recently she successfully
managed several major marketing campaigns,
launched the Pink Army initiative, and established a strong Spirit of Women program which
received a national award for Strategic Integration of Women’s Services in July 2013.
Prior to her role at Florida Hospital Tampa, Kennison served as the Marketing and Foundation
director for Bert Fish Medical Center in New
Smyrna Beach, Florida, where she was responsible for marketing, public relations, and foundation.
In her new role, Kennison will be responsible for
developing and implementing strategic marketing and communications plans for Florida
Hospital Zephyrhills.
“We are pleased to welcome Cheryl Kennison as
our Director of Marketing,” said Randy Surber,
Florida Hospital Zephyrhills President/CEO.
“Cheryl is a very talented and well-respected
marketing leader who has more than 12 years
of experience in the health care industry. She is
a team player who brings energy and many creative ideas to our organization and will help enhance our hospital’s presence throughout the
communities we serve.”
The Cub Scouts of Pack 77 were treated
to a double header on the important topics of integrity, dignity, and
perseverance when they welcomed State
House hopeful Danny Burgess and First
Lieutenant Sybrian Castleman to their
Monday, April 7th meeting at the First
Presbyterian Church of Zephyrhills.
They also visited a hangar at the Zephyrhills Airport on Monday, March 31st as
part of the pack's new unit of "Flying Machines, Flight, and Military Customs &
Courtesies."
Photos Courtesy of Dr. MJ Price
KNOW
( Knowledgeable Network of Women )
Quarterly Luncheon April 9th
Sponsored by: Florida Hospital Zephyrhills
Venue Host: Microtel Inn & Suites | Catered by: Next Door Diner
Guest Speaker Joy Hampton District Legislative
Assistant to Speaker Will Weatherford
spoke to a room full of Chamber Women on her
climb up the corporate ladder .KNOW is a networking and professional development program
of the Greater Zephyrhills Chamber of Commerce created to support women in leadership
roles in their community. KNOW meets quarterly
and is open to women of all ages actively seeking to learn, support and network with other accomplished women.
COMMUNITY NEWS
Enhance the quality of life in the greater Zephyrhills community through
leadership, programs and fundraising
San Antonio Citizens Federal Credit Union’s
Youth Week Coloring Contest Winners!
Pictured L-R Front row;
Laykin Williamson, Grace
Williams, Steven Hernandez, Evelina Stutzman Middle row; Hannah Sutton,
Samantha Rosales, Megan
Loyed
Back row; Josie Jenkins,
Alexis Williams, Patty Sarne
– SACFCU Senior VP & COO,
City Council Tours Jeffries House
Considers Restoration Options
Taylor Brandt
Congratulations to the Youth Week Coloring Contest Winners at Zephyrhills City Council held a public workshop and
San Antonio Citizens Federal Credit Union! Each year in April
tour of the Historical Jeffries House on Monday May
Credit Unions celebrate National Credit Union Youth Week to
5th. The workshop gave city leadership and community
encourage kids to set up savings accounts and learn how to
members a first-hand look at
manage money. This year’s theme was CATCH THE SAVE WAVE
the original home of Zephharnessing the excitement for beaches, sand and surfing to show
yrhills founder, Captain Haryounger members they can benefit from visiting — and saving at
old B. Jeffries, and an oppor— their credit union. San Antonio Citizens held a coloring contunity for the community to
test for its youth members. Pictured are the winners in 3 categooffer suggestions for its furies by age. First Place received $30, Second Place $20 and Third
ture use. Council members
Place $10 plus everyone received an SAC Sportpack with a piggy
agreed to initially look at
bank, beach ball and other surprises. All youth who entered the
costs for basic repairs and
coloring contest received an SAC Beach Ball for their participation.
landscaping as well as options
“Kirby Kid” Emily Loyed
San Antonio Citizens Federal Credit Union
hosts the Kirby Kangaroo Club for their 512 year old members. Each child is mailed
a Quarterly Newsletter, has access to the
Kirby website and other fun things to introduce financial education. The Newsletters are distributed nationwide and in
Canada by other credit union partners as
well. Each quarter a child is chosen from all of the participating
credit unions to be the “Kirby Kid”. Congratulations to SACFCU
member Emily Loyed “the kid” for Winter Quarter! A picture and
story about her were printed in everyone’s Kirby Kangaroo
Newsletter! San Antonio Citizens continues to reach out to the
youth in this community. They host “Claim Your Youth” for their
teen members, are Annual Sponsors of the Dade City and Zephyrhills Chamber of Commerce’s Citizens of the Month Programs,
Boosters for Pasco and Zephyrhills High Schools, support Little
League, the Boys and Girls Club of Lacoochee and award two
$2,500.00 College Scholarships each year.
for total restoration. The
property is currently listed on
the National Register of Historic Places which requires that any restoration be carried out in a manner that is
historically accurate. Interim
City Manager Steve Spina
will have a report available
to the council to help them
make decisions about the
registry and safety issues.
The city purchased the
Jeffries House in April for
$111,000 after former Mayor
Danny Burgess championed
efforts for the city to purchase the property.
Portions of this article BY GARY S. HATRICK, Tribune correspondent complete
article Published: May 7, 2014
COMMUNITY NEWS
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May 3, 2014 –Managing Community Ponds.
Learn how to have a healthy and attractively landscaped pond in your community. Attend this free
Pasco Extension seminar to hear about smart landscape practices.
Skydive City hosts the
2014 NATIONAL SKYDIVING
CHAMPIONSHIPS OF CANOPY PILOTING
“SWOOP”
Sat. 9am-11am | Pasco Fairgrounds, Clayton Hall
36702 SR 52 | Dade City
May 21-23, 2014
*Sunrise each day*
Skydive City,4241 Skydive Ln, Zephyrhills, FL
33542
The 2014 U.S. Parachute Association
(USPA) National Skydiving Championships of
Canopy Piloting – skydiving’s most spectatorfriendly, high- performance discipline – hosted by Skydive City Zephyrhills,
one of Florida’s premier skydiving centers.
The championships are FREE and open to the public.
Spectators are invited for an up-close view to catch
the fast-paced action of the speed, distance and accuracy competitions along the ground and across a
large swooping pond.
More than 60 of the nation’s most daring and advanced aerial athletes will deploy their parachutes
and “swoop” through narrow slalom-like courses for
hundreds of yards across the ground and over water
at speeds approaching 90 mph! These are skydiving’s
ultimate pros, competing for slots on the prestigious
U.S. Parachute Team, which will compete against the
world’s best swoopers.
May 6, 2014 Hudson-Beautiful Crepe Myrtles.
Explore how to prune and care for these beautiful
flowering trees at this free Pasco Extension seminar.
Tues. 6:30pm-7:40pm | Hudson Library
8012 Library Rd (off Fivay Rd)
May 10, 2014 –Getting Rid of Lawn Insects
Discover how to identify and control what’s bugging
your lawn at this free Pasco Extension seminar.
Sat 9am-10:30am | Land O’Lakes Community Ctr.
5401 Land O’Lakes Blvd./US 41
COMMUNITY NEWS
Enhance the quality of life in the greater Zephyrhills community through
leadership, programs and fundraising
EMERGENCY SOLUTIONS GRANT
(ESG) WORKSHOP
Thursday May 8, 2014 | 6:30pm
Alice Hall Community Center
(located on SR54 at Zephyr Park)
The Samaritan Project of Zephyrhills will host a workshop to explain how the ESG grant works. Interested
parties (outreach ministries, churches, assistance organizations and landlords) should attend. This grant
is intended to prevent homelessness and to rehouse
homeless in the Zephyrhills area. We will have a discussion on the requirements to qualify for assistance
and the guidelines set forth by DCF and HUD.
Thomas Promise Receives
Donations
March was a month of community giving! Girl
Scout Troop 78 put together a food drive and
donated the items to our pantry! Along with
that donation, we also received a donation of
can goods from Zephyrhills Relay for Life. Thank
you to Rick Martin for heading up such a wonderful event.
Please RSVP to Carol Scheckler at
[email protected] no later than
May 6. Any questions please call our
office at 813-810-8670
And while these two organizations were working on their food drives, two of our local Senior
Parks were working on their own events. Forest
Lake Estates and Betmar both hosted events
this past month and raised money for our
Weekend Backpack Program. Big Thank you to
everyone involved in all these past events!
NEW PARTNERS
Thank you to the businesses listed below for becoming a
partner, and supporting our program!
Dade City Animal Clinic located in Dade City, Fl.
Lamplighter Furniture located in Zephyrhills, Fl.
SMARTstart held a ribbon cutting /Open House
at the Dade City Business Center recently to
promote the Dade City Incubator’s aim is to
assist startup companies or businesses undergoing a transition by giving them round-theclock access to office space, along with wireless connections, a mail box, conference room
space, seminars and classes, and one-on-one
mentoring.
San Antonio Federal Credit Union – San Antonio FL.
Sky Watch Signs - Zephyrhills, FL.
Thank you to the following businesses for renewing their
sponsorship for another year!
Martin Electric - Dade City, FL.
Jarrett Ford - Dade City, FL.
Thomas Auto Mart - Dade City, FL.
First National Bank of Pasco - Dade City, FL.
Greater Zephyrhills Chamber of Commerce
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT | GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS
Position Zephyrhills as the preferred place to do business in East Pasco
New Mayor, Gene Whitfield and City Councilman
Alan Knight were sworn in on April 7th at the City
Council meeting.
FSBDCN State Office: April is National Financial Literacy Month,
the perfect opportunity for individuals and business owners alike to
get their house in order—financially speaking.
In honor of the month, Dr. Cheryl Kirby, associate state director of
marketing and professional development for the Florida SBDC Network, recently sat down with Earl Young, executive vice president
and senior lending officer of Florida Traditions Bank, to discuss the
importance of financial literacy and to glean insight on commercial
lending. Young has more than 40 years of
commercial lending experience and serves
as a member of the Florida SBDC Network's
State Advisory Board.
"Financial literacy, as with all education, is
critical to the future of our nation if we
are to continue as a free capitalist society," said Young. "Sounds serious, but it's
not an overstatement. No financial independence—no independence."
As with financial education, the availability of capital is crucial for
small business survival and growth. Young details that banks and
other lenders want to lend money—they cannot make a profit if
they don't make loans. However, bad loans can quickly put any
lender out of business.
"Bankers say that you have to have skin in the game before they
are going to put their money in your business," he adds. "Your
personal credit will play an important part in any lender's decision. If you have a credit problem, when you're able, stop and fix
it. Poor planning and lack of financial understanding, along with
too fast of growth, can quickly kill a company if not understood
and planned for."
Young also discussed the importance of a well-planned, realistic
business plan.
"Before the advent of professionally adhering organizations like the
FSBDC who can help bring all these things together for a small business owner, as a lender, when I received a business plan I always
would automatically cut the projected revenues in half and keep
the expenses the same. Entrepreneurs are dreamers—and they
need to be—bankers need to be more realistic and meet in the
middle somewhere."
US Representative Gus Bilirakis Held a
Question & Answer Meet & Greet with
East Pasco chambers of commerce and
many business and community leaders
April 23rd at the Hampton Inn in
Dade City
Photo courtesy of Richard K. Riley
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Partnership in Training
For the first time in Pasco County history, the Supervisor of Elections' office partnered with the Tax Collector's office to provide training to all staff that provides voter registration services through the Tax Collector's office.
Beginning with the National Voter Registration Act of 1993, commonly known as Motor Voter, which
mandated simultaneous application for driver license and voter registration, registering voters has
been a function of the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) now Department of Highway Safety and
Motor Vehicles (DHSMV). When the county's DMV offices were absorbed in 2002 by former Tax Collector Mike Olson, taking voter registration applications became an official function of the county tax
collector's office.
Mike Fasano, Tax Collector, welcomed the partnership in order to achieve a higher level of service to
Pasco County residents and because the DMV plays a huge role in the voter registration process. At
its highest point in 2009 over 89% of voters who made application did so through the DMV. From the
tax collector's office, the application information is transmitted to the Department of State and then to
the supervisor's office for finalization of the application process.
With the goal of making voter registration a seamless operation between our agencies, a series of classes was provided countywide for all tax collector's office customer services representatives. The training reviewed the compliance requirements of the motor voter law as it applies to DMV staff, included an
overview of the role of the Supervisor of Elections' office, and shared information that helped to create
an awareness of each other's roles in the responsibility that comes with registering people to vote.
This unusual partnership of constitutional offices as a result of federal law requires the utmost cooperation and professionalism between agencies. There is no doubt that our mutual constituents will receive
an even higher level of service now that this training is complete.
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Important Dates
You Need to Know
Bookclosing Dates
Primary - July 28, 2014
General - October 6, 2014
Important Information
What is Bookclosing?
With the 2014 Election cycle just around the corner,
• Deadline to register if a first-time voter in the
state of Florida.
• Deadline to change party affiliation. Party
MAY NOT be changed at the polls. Check
your information card to confirm your party,
or call the elections’ office. Pursuant to
Florida Statutes 101.021, Florida is a closed
primary state. Voters vote their r egister ed
party in the primaries
I’d like to offer a few last minute reminders to Pasco
County voters. In order to make your voting experience a pleasant and smooth process there are a few
things you as a voter can do to prepare:
Election Day
Primary - August 26, 2014
General - November 4, 2014
• If you have not voted since the last gubernatorial
election, you should check your voter registration
status on-line, pascovotes.com, or call our office 1800-851-8754. Do not wait until election day to find
out if you are registered and if your registration is in
good standing!
• You are statutorily required to show photo and
signature ID at the polls, or you will be required to
vote a provisional ballot. Your driver license or
Florida ID card meet this
requirement, but there are other acceptable forms of
identification. See pascovotes.com for a list of
these.
• In addition to voting at the polls there are the options of voting early (visit pascovotes.com for sites,
days, times and wait times at each location) or request a vote-by-mail ballot. Call, write, or email the
elections’ office at least six (6) days prior to the
election. Order early to allow time to receive your
ballot and return it by mail.
To Help You Prepare
• It will be important to utilize the sample ballot to
help expedite voting at the polls. Mark your sample
ballot and take it with you so you can copy your
choices onto your official ballot.
• Voter registration address changes can be done by
telephone or on-line, but failure to update your address prior to Election Day could result in delays at
the polls.
• Due to changing circumstances, some polling locations have changed. All voters are sent new voter
information cards when their polling locations
change, or when they move, but if you have not
maintained a current address with my office, you
may not have received this information. A complete
list of polling locations is available online,
pascovotes.com, or by calling 1-800-851-8754. With
plenty of advanced notice, proper preparation and
three available voting options, there should be no
reason to forgo one of the greatest freedoms aff
orded to all Americans. If there is anything my staff
and I can do to make your voting experience trou-
Pasco County Sherriff,
Chris Nocco
May Newsletter
I would like to invite the public to attend the Pasco Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Service
which will take place at 8 a.m. on Friday, May 2, 2014. The ceremony will be held on the north lawn of
the Historic Courthouse, located at 37918 Meridian Avenue in Dade City. Please note that this year’s
ceremony has changed to a morning event, instead of the evening, as in years past.
Several agencies will be represented at the ceremony, which will honor law enforcement officers killed
in Pasco County in the line of duty. The first such tragedy happened more than a century ago. The most
recent was Hernando County Sheriff’s Office Dep. John Mecklenburg, 35, who was killed in Pasco on
July 3, 2011, after crashing his patrol car on U.S. Highway 41 during a vehicle pursuit. Additional officers who will be honored include:
Lieutenant Charles Bo Harrison, 56
Pasco Sheriff's Office
End of Watch: Sunday, June 1, 2003
Constable Arthur Fleece Crenshaw, 31
Pasco County Constable
End of Watch: Wednesday, October 4, 1922
Trooper James Bradford-Jean Crooks, 23
Florida Highway Patrol
End of Watch: Tuesday, May 19, 1998
Prohibition Agent John Van Waters, 46
United States Department of Justice – Bureau of Alcohol,
Tobacco, Firearms & Explosives
Deputy Sheriff John Herbert McCabe, 24
Pasco Sheriff's Office
End of Watch: Saturday, June 26, 1948
Deputy Sheldon S. Nicks, 23
Pasco Sheriff's Office
End of Watch: Saturday, May 8, 1909
Deputy William Henry O’Berry, 36
Pasco Sheriff’s Office
End of Watch: Friday, January 1, 1926
If you have never attended this ceremony, I think you will be impressed with the attention to detail as
we honor these heroes who gave the ultimate sacrifice in defending their community. The Tampa Bay
area has seen too many law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty recently, so it is always with a
heavy heart that we pay tribute. I hope to see you at the ceremony.
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STUDENT CITIZEN OF THE MONTH
April
A Program of the Greater Zephyrhills Chamber of Commerce Honoring Youth Citizenship since 1997
The Next Student Citizen of the Month will be held on May 21st
Student Citizens of the Month
THE BROACH SCHOOL
Samuel Nix
CHESTER TAYLOR ELEMENTARY
Olivia Laginess
EAST PASCO ADVENTIST ACADEMY
Amiah Isaac
Thank you for Supporting Youth in Our Community!
MEDALLION SPONSOR
Florida Hospital Zephyrhills
BREAKFAST AND VENUE
Exciting Chancey Road Christian Church
GOLD SPONSORS
IR Staffing, First National Bank of Pasco,
Florida Hospital Zephyrhills, Zephyrhills Elks Lodge,
Saint Leo University,
San Antonio Citizens Federal Credit Union,
HERITAGE ACADEMY
Shiloh McCoy
FACE Charter School
Luis Muhlhouser
SUPPORTERS
Will Weatherford, Speaker of the House, Florida House of Representatives, District 38 - Letter of Commendation
City Of Zephyrhills Mayor Gene Whitfield - Letter of Commendation
US Congressman, Gus Bilirakis - Letter of Commendation & Gift
Pasco County Clerk Dr. Paula S. O’Neil - Certificates & Rulers
RAYMOND B. STEWART MIDDLE SCHOOL
Pasco County Sheriff Chris Nocco-Letter of Commendation
Austin Manley
Creative Advantages - COM logo design &Proud Parent Bumper Stickers
WEST ZEPHYRHILLS ELEMENTARY
Integrity Resources Staffing - Family Portrait Sitting
Chloe Isaacs
ZEPHYRHILLS HIGH SCHOOL
Damari Sanchez
Florida Traditions Bank - School Supplies
Ministerial Association of Zephyrhills & Wesley Chapel - Bibles
Rotary Club of Zephyrhills Noon - Carry Totes
Sonny’s Bar-B-Q - Gift Cards
Next Door Diner –Meal Certificate
AMBASSADORS’ CORNER
Ambassador Of the Month
Ambassador Program Sponsor
Katy Boyd
Florida Hospital Zephyrhills
Greater Zephyrhills
Chamber of Commerce
Ambassadors
Gary Hatrick, Program Chair
Be our guest at the monthly Ambassadors Luncheon
First Tuesday of the Month * 12Noon
Chamber Office 38550 Fifth Ave., Zephyrhills
Call for Info and to RSVP: (813) 782-1913
Welcome New Ambassadors
Russ & Lee Heffelfinger | Rod Rehrig
Katy Regularly Attends the monthly Ambassador
Meetings, Ribbon Cuttings, Mixers & the Student
Citizen of the month program. Katy gives back to
her community by staying involved with:
Brad & Roxanne Bricker | George Swatzbaugh III
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~ Student Citizen of the month Program
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~ Annual Membership Banquet
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~ Student Citizen of the Month Banquet
~ BBQ & Blues
This list goes on and on, Katy is also our Ambassa-
dor Secretary and helps keep track of the many
projects the Ambassadors take on monthly which is
quite a chore. This is just one of the many reasons
Ambassadors have selected Katy as their choice
for Ambassador of the Month ...AGAIN! Congratulations Katy and Thank you for all you do!
Ambassadors are the
of a Chamber
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Jennifer Clapper
Don Edwards
Rachel LeBlanc
Diana MacDiarmid
Nils Lenz
Tim Mitchell
Tim Dozier
Georgia Downey
Nick Lenz
Stephanie Stephenson
Katy Boyd
Leigh Cant
Vicky Jones
Sue Salyer
Lee Salyer
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Cheryl Hinton
David Gainer
Carolyn Hodges
John MacDiarmid
Gary Hatrick
Cliff McDuffie
Lindsay Johnson
Jeannette Hall
Miriam Hansford
Sam Abrahani
Lee Maggard
Sigrid Green
Marian Braun
Suzanne Beauchaine
George Kendall
Visitors Center Display
Advertising
The Chamber Business and Visitors
Center receives over 5,000
visitors a year.
Why not welcome them with your
message framed in a premier place
around the informational display
case?
Your cost as a member is only $100
(8 1/2 x 11 ) for 12 months making
this one of the most cost effective advertising opportunity available.
Call 813-782-1913
To reserve your space
The monthly Business Breakfast is
your Chamber’s most popular
networking event.
We partner with the best of the
best at The Golden Corral to serve
the breakfast crowd. We make it
easy for you to showcase your
business to the movers and
shakers in town.
Here’s your opportunity to speak
to a captive audience, only 3 dates
available.
Call to Sponsor: (813) 782-1913
Monthly Business Breakfast
Speaker Program Now reserving
Sponsorships for 2015
Call to reserve program date
(813) 782-1913
Save the Date
September 18, 2014
Annual Community Awards
And Membership Banquet
www.zephyrhillschamber.org
Precious Paws of the Month
These Precious Paws are up for adoption and are our featured pets this
month, if you or somebody you know is looking for an addition to their family, consider adoption. The Pasco County Animal Shelter has a furry family
member looking for their forever home. Located at 19640 Dogpatch Ln,
Land O’Lakes 34638
Dog of the Week: Sophie (D1014)Sophie is an adorable 3 year old pit
bull girl, with a white coat accented
by cute chocolate markings. She is an
eager to please, happy girl, who loves
going for walks. Sophie adores people, but prefers those who are a little
older. Sophie enjoys the company of
other dogs and loves relaxing in the
sun after a nice walk. She's currently
undergoing heartworm treatment, and
is super eager to find her new home!!
Cat of the Week: Fluffernutter
(C1007)-Fluffernutter is a stunning tortoiseshell DSH. She's
about a year old, with beautiful
eyes. This sweet girl can be
somewhat shy at first, but once
she warms up to you, she's a total
love. She is happy to chill in her
bed or cuddle up with you, and is
you can see, is ready for Easter!!
C'mon down to the shelter and
meet this adorable lady!!
www.zephyrhillschamber.org
WANTED
Your Events, Did you know that we will list your
event on our community calendar ? All you have to do
is provide your event information in written form and
we will list it on the community calendar on the website, please allow 5 days for event to be published.
Announcements, Awards
Business Accomplishments or Press release
When space allows we will publish Chamber Member
announcements in the newsletter, deadline is the 3rd
Friday of each month.
Affordable Advertising for Members
MEMBERS ADVANTAGE
Visitors Center Lobby
Remember, when you renew your membership you receive a free insert into the
newsletter a $75.00 value or e-mail blast
a value of $50.00 that goes out to all the
Chamber Members.
Did you know We have over 12,000
inquires about the greater Zephyrhills
area.
The newsletter is found on the chamber website and not only seen by members, but by all
visitors to the website. For an update on services and benefits of your membership please
“Join us for Java” our quarterly “Member Connection” meeting or simply pick up the phone
and call us! 813-782-1913
Do we have your most current and up
to date information about your business or service? If not you may be
missing out on customer referrals.
Our busy months will soon be over.
Don’t miss this opportunity to inform
visitors about your product or service.
Chamber Newsletter Advertising
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6 Month
12 Month
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