November 2015 - the new Chamberocity

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November 2015 - the new Chamberocity
Annual
Kumquat
Festival®
The Greater Dade
City Chamber of
Commerce
14112 8th Street
Dade City, FL 33525
Chamber NEWS
The Greater Dade City Chamber of Commerce
Website: www.dadecitychamber.org
Board of Directors
Phone: (352) 567-3769 Fax: (352) 567-3770
President: Bobby Van Allen, Farm Bureau Insurance
President Elect: Dr. Randy Stovall, Retired
Vice President: Randy Surber,
Florida Hospital Zephyrhills
Secretary: Kelly Sinn, Sunrise of Pasco County, Inc.
Treasurer: Steve Hickman,
First National Bank of Pasco
Past President: Bonnie Krummen, CenterState Bank
Bob Larkin, Bob Larkin Construction
Carolyn Hodges, Faithful Friends Pet Cremation
Chris Browne, Jim Browne Automotive Group
Cliff Martin, Jarrett Ford
David West, Coach “ David West”
Eric Weekes, Saint Leo University
Jean Nathe, Trade Mark Sales, Inc.
Jimmie Adcock, Tampa Electric Company
Krista Covey, SMARTstart Dade City Incubator &
Pasco Economic Development Council
Pete Odom, Retired
Piyush Mulji, Hampton Inn Dade City/Zephyrhills
Ronnie Deese, Withlacoochee River Electric Corp.
Shauna McKinnon, Bayfront Health Dade City
Sister Roberta Bailey, O.S.B., Benedictine Sisters of
Florida
Todd Batchelor, Beef O’Brady’s-Dade City &
The Brass Tap
Honorary Members:
Charlotte Kiefer and Sylvia Young Hinley
Florida Hospital Zephyrhills is in the
business of keeping your crew healthy!
Stop by and meet Captain Fear in person
at the Community & Business Expo.
Executive Director: John Moors
Email: [email protected]
Senior Administrative Assistant: Melody Floyd
Email: [email protected]
He’ll be happy to pose for a picture and
has a pretty cool Tampa Bay Buccaneers’
giveaway for you, too.
Administrative Assistant: Jo Uber
Email: [email protected]
Photographer: Richard Riley
Email: [email protected]
Mission Statement
“To promote economic growth
and the quality of life in the
greater Dade City area”
November
3rd
Executive Board Meeting
8:00 AM
10th
Full Board Meeting-First National Bank of Pasco
12:00 PM
12th
3rd Annual Business & Community Expo
4:00-7:00 PM
17th
Chamber Business Breakfast : Sponsor and Location:
Florida Hospital Zephyrhills at Creation Cafe
7:30 AM
19th
Membership Luncheon-New, Seasoned & Prospective 12:00 PM
25th
Citizen of the Month Breakfast at Bayfront Health
Dade City
8:00 AM
PRESIDENT’S LETTER
Happy Thanksgiving – Enjoy the holiday!
Congratulations to all our Chamber award winners, listed in this edition of our Chamber newsletter. All were well deserved, and
thanks to the nominees and winners for all you do in our community.
I would like to congratulate the Richard Tombrink Lifetime Achievement Award winner, Ed Blommel.
Ed is the epitome of a “life time of service to the local community”. Ed has been recognized by the U.S. Congress, Pasco Board of
County Commissioners, the Florida Economic Development Council and the Chamber for his community service and involvement.
Over the past 20 years, some of the organizations that have benefited from Ed’s leadership are Pasco Hernando State College, Pasco
Workforce Board, United Way, Bayfront Health, Pasco Economic Development Council, Habitat for Humanity, Pasco Housing
Authority, Rotary and many more.
Thanks and congratulations Ed, for your tireless work in our community and for your service to the Chamber.
The installation of the 2016 Board of Directors also took place during the Annual Banquet.
Special thanks to Shauna McKinnon of Bayfront Health, Dade City, for Chairing the Banquet Committee, becoming the Title Sponsor
for our Banquet, and for your service and commitment to the Greater Dade City Chamber of Commerce.
Welcome to the Board, Dr. Lisa Richardson, PHSC and Jason Sasser, JRS Realty. At our Chamber Board meeting in October, the
Board voted for the following officers for the 2016 term:
President - Dr. Randy Stovall, Pasco-Hernando State College
President Elect- Randy Surber, CEO, Florida Hospital Zephyrhills
Vice President – Shauna McKinnon, Bayfront Health, Dade City
Treasurer – Steven Hickman, 1st National Bank of Pasco
Secretary – Kelly Sinn, CEO, Sunrise of Pasco County, Inc.
Past President - Bobby Van Allen, Farm Bureau Insurance
As you can see in this edition, the Chamber has been busy with activities and functions throughout the month. Your support, as
members, of these events are important for the health and growth of our Chamber – together we can do much more to improve
our business outlook than we can on our own. Be sure to use your Chamber membership to connect with other members and
promote your business through interaction and networking. It works!!
Our monthly Business Breakfast, sponsored by Florida Hospital, Zephyrhills was well attended. The Breakfast was held at
Kafe Kokopellis and featured Randy Surber, President and CEO of Florida Hospital Zephyrhills as our speaker.
Carolyn Hodges and her Christmas Parade (proudly sponsored by Bayfront Health, Dade City) committee will be busy this month
getting ready for the Parade on the evening of Friday, December 4th in Downtown Dade City.
Please don’t forget the upcoming Community and Business Expo on Thursday, November 12th in the Dan Cannon Hall at the Pasco
County Fairgrounds from 4-7pm. Title Sponsor is Saint Leo University, joined by The Laker/Lutz News, CenterState Bank, Core Care,
Beef O’Brady’s, The Brass Tap, Florida Hospital Zephyrhills, Bright House Networks and, of course, our Chamber.
Admission is free, parking is free, entertainment is free and food and beverage samples are free!
Over 60 exhibitors will be showcasing their products and services – please come out and join us and show your support of our local
businesses owned and operated by Chamber members!
Hope to see you at the Creations Café, Florida Hospital, Zephyrhills on Tuesday, November 17 th for our monthly
Business Breakfast – should be another great event!
Bobby Van Allen,
President
2015 Annual Awards Winners
Business Leader of the Year
Margaret Angell
Large Business of the Year
Bayfront Health Dade City
Small Business of
the Year
Bob Larkin
Construction
Civic Association of
the Year
Kiwanis Club
of Dade City
Citizen of the Year Lucy Avila
Ambassador of the Year
Frank Notarianni
Chamber Member
of the Year
Bob Hatfield
President’s Award
Randy Surber
Richard Tombrink Lifetime Achievement Award Ed Blommel (not in attendance)
2016 Board of Directors in Attendance
Left to Right:
Randy Surber, President Elect; Bobby Van Allen, Past President; Jason Sasser;
Dr. Randy Stovall, President; Jean Nathe; Kelly Sinn, Secretary; Bonnie Krummen;
Todd Batchelor; Shauna McKinnon, Vice President;
Dr. Lisa Richardson; David West; Carolyn Hodges; Bob Larkin; Krista Covey (not pictured)
Thank you to Bayfront Health Dade City, Sponsor of the Annual Banquet,
and all those who generously donated items to our silent auction!
October Chamber
Business Breakfast
Randy Surber, President and CEO of Florida Hospital
Zephyrhills shared the hospital’s latest projects and
expansions during the Greater Dade City Chamber of
Commerce Business Breakfast. Randy gave guests an
update on the renovation of the primary care clinic on
Meridian Avenue and talked about the hospital’s
competitive ER door to doctor times which equate to 6
minutes, making Florida Hospital Zephyrhills the
number one door to doc hospital in their healthcare
system. Guests also received information about the
hospital’s 7 day per week Primary and Urgent Care
Clinic that will open in 2016 on US 301 in the former Village Inn.
Florida Hospital Zephyrhills has partnered with local contractor, Sealander Contractor Services to renovate
the US 301 property in preparation of the new primary and urgent care clinic. Karol Sealander, President of
Sealander Contractor Services, Inc. believes strongly in giving back and promoting growth in our
communities. “We are excited to announce that we are embarking on a new project in partnership with
Florida Hospital.”
The Greater Dade City Chamber of Commerce is a trade association consisting of over 440 members across
Eastern Pasco County, whose mission is to promote economic development and quality of life in our
area. For more information on how to be involved, please call John Moors 352 567 3769 or email
[email protected]
Pictured (l-r) are Karol Sealander, President and Angela Hale, COO of Sealander Contractor Services, Inc.
along with John Moors, Greater Dade City Chamber and Randy Surber, President and CEO of Florida Hospital
Zephyrhills.
Photo by Richard Riley
City of Dade City Youth Council
Movie In The Park
Saturday November 21, 2015
The Blind Side
6:00 p.m.
Naomi Jones Park-James Irvin Center
38122 Dr. ML King Blvd.
FREE
Refreshments available Dade City,
Florida
For More information please call
352-523-5050
2015 Pasco High School Homecoming Parade
November Committee Meetings
3rd
Executive Board Meeting
8:00 AM
3rd
Kumquat Festival Committee Meeting
11:30 AM
4th
Innovations & Technology Meeting
8:00 AM
5th
(every Thursday) Co-op Meeting
8:30-9:30 AM
10th
Full Board Meeting @First National Bank of Pasco
12:00 PM
17th
Chamber Business Breakfast
7:30 AM
18th
Merchant Association Meeting
8:00-10:30 AM
19th
Membership Luncheon (Seasoned, New & Prospective Members)
12:00 PM
20th
Business Expo Committee Meeting @ CenterState Bank
11:30 AM
20th
Ambassador / Membership Committee Meeting
12:00 PM
25th
Citizen of the Month Breakfast @ Bayfront Health Dade City
9:00 AM
Kids Health and Safety Fest
A planning committee facilitated by Premier
Community HealthCare staff and consisting of
local LTT residents, school district staff and
non-profit partners, hosted a Free Kids &
Health Safety Back to School Fest in Lacoochee
this past August! When planning committee
members paused during the event and looked
around, they couldn’t believe how many people
attended. Every vendor was busy, kids’ faces
were painted, people engaged with Zumba,
Jazzercise, Yoga; parents marveled watching
their kids perform with the Prodigy program
and kids of all ages/stages received a new back
pack filled with school supplies! The back pack
giveaway was a significant component and came to fruition
as a result of a very generous
donation from Simpson Environmental and a partnership
with Somebody Cares Pasco. We truly
appreciate these partners!
Our event by the numbers: One Blood Mobile, 2 rescue
vehicle demonstrations, 7 deputies, 25 volunteers, 10
partners planned event, 20 community partners set up
resource tables, 30 immunization checks with 5 kids
receiving shots; 73 dental screenings were conducted; 400
bags of veggies given out; 450 back packs stuffed for
distribution; and, over
500 attendees enjoyed
the activities throughout the event!
The day went very quickly and many small, yet meaningful moments made the event a true success. We loved watching the
deputies checked the Passport to Health cards and hand out back packs. They had a real connection with the
families. One little boy was so surprised and excited to find
supplies in his new backpack! The firemen were incredibly
kind and easy-going on a very hot day.
This event was very large and had many moving parts. We
experienced staff and volunteers alike working hard with
the muggy weather, lay-out changes, and the other
thousand tiny issues that needed attention to run
smoothly. It was truly “all hands on deck.” No problem
was too big or too small, and we always found an answer
with a smile.
This event happened because many of our families need
support to get kids ready for school and because our
community care deeply about kids and families. Every
event offers an opportunity to learn for the next
event. Before we know it, the holidays will be over and
planning begins for next year!
Pasco County Schools Honors Veterans
By Kurt S. Browning
Last year, Veterans Day was not observed as a day off for Pasco students. Instead, Pasco
County Schools promoted a wide array of school-based community events, beginning with
our Veterans Day Ceremony at the Center for the Arts at Wesley Chapel, and ending with
the “Vote in Honor of a Veteran” program at our high schools. The celebration was
coordinated with Brian Corley, Pasco County Supervisor of Elections, and featured veteran
and well-known local businessman Tom Castriota as keynote speaker.
Believe it or not, many considered this move “controversial.” For many years, our school
district chose to honor our veterans by observing Veterans Day as a non-attendance day so
students could celebrate with their families and community. However, we were saddened to learn that many students
did not use this time to attend Veterans Day events. It was just another day off of school. Since I could not bring the
students to the community events, our school district brought the events to them. Pasco County has a rich history of
military service, and I believe that hosting district-wide Veterans Day events is a far better way to honor our veterans
than giving our students another day off school.
This year’s Veterans Day Ceremony occurs on Wednesday, November 11, beginning at 9 a.m. at the Center for the Arts
at River Ridge. Congressman Gus Bilirakis will serve as our keynote speaker, and we will continue our partnership with
Supervisor of Elections Brian Corley. As part of the Veterans Day Ceremony, we will also have our annual voter
registration drive at every high school, Vote in Honor of a Veteran, kicking off at the conclusion of the presentation.
Each high school campus will host Supervisor of Elections ambassadors for the voter registration drive.
Pasco County Schools honors and appreciates the sacrifices all of our veterans have made to protect and serve our
great country.
Historic Dade City Holiday Celebrations LLC
4th Annual Luminary Project
HDCHC is once again gearing up for the luminary project to be held December 21, 22, and 23rd displaying
over 3500 luminaries along with other decorations. This is a drive through display that enables everyone to
view from the comfort of their own vehicle. Last year the project was expanded to include luminaries
surrounding Price Park, and the north side of Meridian Avenue from 10th Street to 15th Street. We continue to light 11th, 12th,
13th and 14th Streets, as well as Magnolia, Robinson, and Beauchamp Avenues between 11th and 14th Streets.
Each year the project has grown to become more beautiful and bring Christmas joy to the entire community. This takes an army
of volunteers made up of neighbors, friends, family, neighborhood churches, youth groups, and ZHSJROTC. This year with the
cooperation of the City of Dade City, we will be lighting the trees along Meridian Avenue in Price Park. We plan to continue
expanding this effort each year until all of Price Park is illuminated. The Park will be lighted in conjunction with the other
downtown lighting (Saturday after Thanksgiving) and will remain lit throughout the year end.
This project is made possible by personal and corporate donations. A lighted sign in the neighborhood displays our list of sponsors
as well as a flyer. There are (3) three tiers of sponsorships from which you could choose to participate this holiday season:
$100 Candle Glow
$350 Christmas Angel
$750 Guided Star
Checks may be made payable to Historic Dade City Holiday Celebrations LLC or HDCHC.
Mailing address: PO Box 217, Dade City FL 33526-0217
For more information contact:: Shirley Fowler 352-255-7503 or Charlene Austin 210-381-2522
Welcome
New Members
Support Your Fellow Members
Smart Touch Wireless, LLC/Cricket Wireless
5530 Gall Boulevard
Zephyrhills, FL 33542
813-435-8771
Pre-Paid Wireless/Cell Phones & Accessories
Business Expo Bundle
3A Home Repair
Richie Uber
39412 Rusbe Drive
Zephyrhills, FL 33541
813-862-6239
Handyman/Remodel/Pressure Wash
Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Florida Properties
Kathy Britton
1830 Bruce B Downs Blvd
Wesley Chapel, FL 33544
813-714-1152
Real Estate Companies & Agents
Business Expo Bundle
Core Care Benefit, LLC
Katie Sterling
14950 US Hwy 301
Dade City, FL 33523
352-458-4829
Clubs & Organizations
Business Expo Bundle
Bert Chase Realty
Paul D. Morrison
1302 Oxmoor Court
Valrico, FL 33596
813-385-7866
Real Estate Companies & Agents
Walk-in
Bayfront Health Medical Group-Family Practice
Joseph Nystrom, MD
13933 17th Street, Suite 101
Dade City, FL 33525
352-567-6763
Family Practice Physician
Referred by: Women’s Health of Pasco
Bayfront Health Medical Group-Pediatrics
Sara Kousalya, MD
13933 17th Street
Dade City, FL 33523
352-437-5003
Pediatrician
Women’s Health of Pasco
Historic Dade City Holiday Celebrations
Shirley Fowler
PO Box 217
Dade City, FL 33526
352-255-7503
Clubs & Organizations
Referred by: Magnolia Title
Brown & Brown Insurance, Florida-Brooksville
Erin Zdrojewski
273 N Broad Street
Brooksville, FL 34605
352-796-8200
Insurance
Business Expo Bundle
East Pasco Family YMCA
Michael Cosentino
37301 Chapel Hill Loop
Zephyrhillls, FL 33542
813-780-9622
Exercise/Fitness/Youth Organizations/Athletics
Business Expo Bundle
VFW Post 4283
Dewey Ballard
12735 VFW Road
Dade City, FL 33525
352-567-0508
Clubs & Organizations
Returning Member
Hawk’s Eye, LLC
Jessica Reamer
PO Box 7379
Wesley Chapel, FL 33544
813-990-7323
Home Inspector for Insurance/Real Estate
Referred by: B. Van Allen
Ribbon Cutting to Welcome
Paul Chakola, M.D.,
Pulmonology & Critical Care
Bayfront Health Dade City hosted a
Greater Dade City Chamber of Commerce
Ribbon Cutting to welcome Paul Chakola,
M.D., Pulmonology & Critical Care. Dr. Chakola earned his Medical Degree from the University of Kerala, in
Kerala, India.
He completed his internship at Tulane University in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Chakola completed his
Internal Medicine Residency at Louisiana State University at Charity Hospital in New Orleans, Louisiana. He
also completed his Fellowship in Pulmonology and Critical Care at Louisiana State University in New
Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Chakola is a Fellow of American College of Chests Physicians (F.C.C.P.). He is also
Board Certified in Internal Medicine and has been practicing in east Pasco County for over 32 years.
Dr. Chakola provides medical services at Bayfront Health Medical Group, located at 38152 Medical Center
Avenue, Zephyrhills, FL 33540, (813)782-4560 and is accepting new patients.
The Greater Dade City Chamber of Commerce is a membership based trade association, with the mission of
promoting economic development and quality of life to our area.
“Holiday Food Giveaway”
November 14, 2015
9am-11am
This holiday season many families in our
community may need a little extra help
putting food on the table. Therefore
Congressman Bilirakis, Senator Simpson,
and Representative Corocan and Burgess
invite families who currently qualify for/or
receive government assistance to join them
as they distribute free, fresh food to those
in need.
Dade City Business Center, Lock Street
trance, 15000 Citrus Country Drive,
Dade City
Congratulations September 2015 Citizen’s of the Month
Breakfast Sponsor: Bayfr ont Health Dade City,
Shauna McKinnon, Kayla Howard & Patty Richter
Plaque Sponsor: J ar r ett For d, Cliff Mar tin
Scholarship Sponsors:
Farm Bureau Insurance, Bobby Van Allen
IR Staffing, Inc., Tim Dozier
Jim Driscoll
Lee Musselman, Broker Associate, Elite Brokers Group
Royal Oaks Nursing Center, Rosemary Letchworth
Saint Leo University
San Antonio Citizens Federal Credit Union, Shawne Weaver
Statewide Insurance, Mark Capes & Kevin Fecteau
Sunrise Rotary of Dade City, Cindy Harper
Congratulations Students!
Academy at the Farm Madison Gunn
East Pasco Adventist Academy Alexandre Isaac
Saint Anthony Catholic School Landry Samuels
Centennial Elementary School Cassidy Grubbs
Lacoochee Elementary School Johana Morales Perez
Pasco Elementary School Angelita Capetillo-Navejar
Rodney B. Cox Elementary School Alexis Tillis
San Antonio Elementary School Joseph "Jeb" Hancock
Centennial Middle School Abagahale Wincott
Pasco Middle School Nashaw Roberts
James Irvin Education Center Cheyanne Stone
Pasco High School Hannah White
“In the Bag”
1 YR Admission for Citizen & Family-Pioneer Florida Museum & Village,
Stephanie Black
Bible-First Baptist Church of Dade City, Pastor Huckabee &
Pastor Dahmer
Certificate-Mayor of Dade City, Camille Hernandez
Certificate, Books “My Florida House Facts & Fun” & Welcome to Florida
House Representatives” -Danny Burgess State Rep. R-38, Robin Ringesien
Note Pad - Saint Leo University, Eric Weekes
Certificate, Coin & Constitution Book-Congressman Gus Bilirakis,
Bob Hatfield
Certificate & Ruler-Pasco County Clerk & Comptroller, Paula O’Neil, PhD,
Linda Dillon
Coupons-Beef O’Brady’s Dade City, Todd Batchelor
Free Meal-IHOP Dade City, Amanda White
Mini Flashlight-Farm Bureau Insurance, Bobby Van Allen, Agent
Piggy Bank-San Antonio Citizens Federal Credit Union, Shawne Weaver
Plaque-Jarrett Ford, Cliff Martin
The Bag-Bayfront Health Dade City, Shauna McKinnon, Angie Adams &
Sabrina Robinson
Mark you Calendars for these
December Upcoming Events
December 4th
Magical Night Christmas Parade,
Downtown Dade City 7pm
December 5th
Country Christmas Open House
Pioneer Florida Museum & Village, Dade City
10am-4pm
Festival of Lights
Downtown Zephyrhills 2-9pm
Christmas Stroll
Downtown Dade City
December 6th
31st Annual Christmas Tree Lighting
Florida Hospital Zephyrhills 12-7pm
December 21, 22, 23
Church Street Christmas 7pm
Church Street on Downtown Dade City
www.dadecitychamber.org
Saint Leo University Welcomes Four New Community Partners
Saint Leo University has announced professional working agreements with four new community partners in the Tampa
Bay area.
“We are pleased to welcome these new community partners who will work collaboratively with Saint Leo University,”
said Dr. Edward Dadez, vice president, Division of Continuing Education, Saint Leo University. “This process is
essential to cultivating new relationships with external organizations for the university, and aids in building a stronger
sense of community and independence for our students and graduates.”
City of Dade City
Established in 1889, Dade City is located in the rolling hills of eastern Pasco County and is the county seat of Pasco
County. It serves as a commercial center for an area encompassing more than 71,000 residents. Dade City’s downtown
restaurants and antique gift shops are popular attractions for visitors The City of Dade City employs approximately 100
people. (http://www.dadecityfl.com)
Tampa Metropolitan Area YMCA
In 1908, the first YMCA facility was built in Tampa. Over the decades, that first branch has grown to ten family facilities,
four wellness centers, two golf facilities, an outdoor adventure camp, and numerous program sites across Hillsborough
and eastern Pasco counties. Each location provides the wholesome, life-enriching activities YMCA’s founder George
Williams envisioned long ago. YMCAs all across America became an integral part of our culture's fabric, sparking a spirit
of creativity that has given us basketball and volleyball (both invented at the YMCA); the idea of night school, which has
enabled so many to further their education; and the concepts for healthy organizations such as the Boy Scouts and
Campfire Girls.
Today, the YMCA, the largest and oldest service organization in America, serves 17 million members in 120 countries.
In Tampa Bay, it reaches more than 160,000 individuals each year through membership, programs, and outreach
activities in our community. Through Our Vision 2020, the foundation has been laid to take the Tampa YMCA into the
future and to continue to serve the Tampa Bay community for years to come. The Tampa YMCA has approximately 200
full-time employees and 800 part-time employees. (http://tampaymca.org/3cmby)
David A. Straz Jr. Center
The David A. Straz Jr. Center for the Performing Arts opened its doors as the Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center in July
1987 and has welcomed more than 10 million guests. In November 2009 the venue was renamed to recognize the
generous donation, the largest individual philanthropic gift ever made to a cultural institution in the Tampa Bay area, of
financier David A. Straz Jr. The Straz Center is located downtown on a 9-acre site along the east bank of the
Hillsborough River. As the second largest performing arts complex in the southeastern United States, the
335,000-square-foot venue provides an environment for a variety of events. It has a leading Broadway series and
produces grand opera, as well as presenting a variety of concerts, performances, and events. The Straz Center
employs 293 regular full-time and part-time staff. (http://www.strazcenter.org/Tickets-Events)
Grow Financial Federal Credit Union
Grow Financial Federal Credit Union was founded in 1955 as the MacDill Air Force Base Federal Credit Union in
Tampa. Civilian employees decided a credit union was needed to provide financial services for base personnel. It was a
good idea at that time, as banks didn’t focus very much attention on the military community. So a broom closet in an
office building was cleared, and MacDill Air Force Base Federal Credit Union was born, – Now, 60 years later, Grow
Financial continues to flourish. It is based in Tampa with 561 regional employees and $1.8 billion in assets. (https://
www.growfinancial.org)
Latest News from SBDC at USF
Credit Card Changes Shifting Responsibility
As consumers we have been receiving our new credit and debit cards with the ‘chip.’ Perhaps you’ve read
that this makes your card safer. This is all great for us as consumers, but what does it mean to retailers?
EMV, or Europay MasterCard Visa, is a newer technology for U.S. consumers that aims to reduce the
amount of counterfeit cards and transactions. This technology has been in place in Europe and Canada for a
number of years and both regions report their fraud and counterfeit cases have substantially been reduced.
Many use the term chip instead of EMV to refer to the card.
Now that the October 1, 2015, change over date is around the corner, U.S. retailers that accept credit cards
on countertop stations, cash registers or mobile point of sale (POS) units have to update or upgrade their
systems.
This new card is not swiped but rather inserted into the POS, and it takes several seconds to authenticate
before the transaction is complete. Many POS providers have equipped their clients with EMV enabled
equipment, but perhaps the software update has not been made. If you are not sure, check with your provider
to make sure you are ready to go on October 1.
It will not be the end of the world for retailers that do not meet the October 1 deadline. However, should a
counterfeit card be used, the liability now rests on the retailer. This liability shift is the biggest change with
the introduction of this technology. The change will affect brick and mortar (2015), mobile businesses (2016)
and gas stations (2017). Online retailers do not use a physical POS and no change is expected for this type of
business, in the near future.
Card users will have the option to use the card with or without a pin. Requiring the use of a pin will
increase the security of the card, ultimately better protecting the consumer. Consumers can contact their card
issuing company and request the additional feature of using a pin or requiring a signature for all transactions.
The magnetic stripe is not going away any time soon. However, for POS businesses ready to take the chip,
card swiping will not process the transaction. This is an additional safety feature for the consumer and for the
retailer. Consumer chip cards will not be accessible to copy like magnetic only cards are, and retailers will be
able to reduce their liability by using updated POS systems that will prevent swiped transactions of
chip-enabled cards.
Contact your POS provider for support and evaluate how the cost of updating your POS compares to your
potential liability. Peace of mind, reduced liability, and business protection can be priceless.
November 14th 2015
5:00PM
Pasco County Fairgrounds
36772 SR 52, Dade City
Order Tickets in advance by calling
352-424-2411
National Adoption Awareness Month
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Adoption Facts:
On any given day, between 750 and 850 children are awaiting adoptions in
Florida without a forever family. Support is available for adoptive parents,
including tax credits, scholarships, adoption service counselors, and support
groups, to name a few.
November is National Adoption Awareness Month. All children deserve
loving, permanent homes. That is the motivation behind recognizing the importance of children finding
devoted families. National Adoption Month brings attention to the amazing youngsters waiting for a happy
ending to their search and a promising future in Pasco County and the State of Florida.
Throughout the year, the Clerk & Comptroller's Office assists with adoption court paperwork.
Acknowledging that the legal process for adoption can be complicated, the Civil Courts Department strives
to perform its statutory duties with a customer focus. It is a privilege to play a role in the adoption process.
For assistance with court records and filings pertaining to adoption, visit www.pascoclerk.com and select
the Courts tab. For more information on adoptions in Florida, visit the Explore Adoption page at
www.adoptflorida.org.
Care Management & Evaluation
As your loved one's needs change, you need someone to help you navigate
the confusing maze of senior care. A Senior Helpers care team member
provides a single point of contact to refer and manage all the needed
services for you and your aged loved one.
From medical supplies to financial planning to hospital admissions, your care team member has you covered.
These services may include*:
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Attending physician appointments and reporting results
General referral services (financial, legal, and healthcare)
Arranging for home improvement and medical supplies
Emotional support for the entire family
*Some services not available in all markets. Please contact your local office for additional information.
Geriatric Home Care Evaluation
If you are unsure of your elder loved one's exact needs, this evaluation will provide a thorough assessment of
all aspects of their situation. Whether conducted early in the process or as a periodic check in, it can offer
tremendous insight and peace of mind.
Conducted by an experienced care coordinator with a background in nursing or social work, the Geriatric
Care Evaluation provides an evaluation of your loved one's living situation and health, including everyday
activities, nutritional status, memory, emotional state, mental health, finances, insurance, and more. From
this, a full report is created for the family, including recommendations, referrals and care options to help you
choose the best way to care for your loved one.
Ribbon Cutting &
Open House
Doctors, KT,
Thomas, and Elizabeth
John
The Greater Dade City Chamber
of Commerce recently
participated in a joint ribbon
cutting with our partners, the
Zephyrhills Chamber and Bayfront
Health Dade City.
Doctors, KT, Thomas, and
Elizabeth John (all pictured in
front) and their team have
officially joined the Bayfront
Health Network. In honor, Bayfront Health Dade City hosted an Open House and Ribbon Cutting on Tuesday,
September 22, at their office located in Zephyrhills. It was great seeing the community come together to support this
exciting event. To schedule an appointment at Bayfront Health Medical Group, located at 6340 Fort King, Rd.,
Zephyrhills, FL, 33542, please call (813) 782-6116.
The Greater Dade City Chamber of Commerce is a 430 membership based trade association whose mission is to
promote economic development and quality of life in our area.
For information on how you can become involved with the Chamber, please call 352 567 3769 or email
[email protected]
Photo by Richard Riley
Saint Leo University Formally Dedicates Kirk Hall at University Campus
Newest Academic Facility Is the 11th New Building in the Last 13 Years
Saint Leo University celebrated the grand opening of Kirk Hall at its University Campus on Thursday, October 15,
during an early evening ribbon cutting ceremony attended by dignitaries, donors, and other invited guests. Building tours
were conducted prior to the formal dedication ceremony.
Kirk Hall is named for university president emeritus Dr. Arthur F. Kirk Jr., who retired from Saint Leo in summer 2015,
after more than 18 years at the university. He and his family also attended the special event.
"The naming of this state-of-the-art academic building so beautifully designed to support the most innovative and
advanced teaching methods and to enhance student engagement in their learning is an honor beyond my imagination,”
said Dr. Kirk. “My heart is full of gratitude for all the trustees, donors, and colleagues who honor me and full of joy that
our students and faculty possess the absolute best academic resources available anywhere today. They deserve
nothing less.”
The recently opened, four-story, 48,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art academic building anchors the University Campus’
main entrance with its neighboring academic building that houses the Donald R. Tapia School of Business. Kirk Hall is
the 11th new building at University Campus, in addition to three renovations, within the last 13 years.
Kirk Hall is the new home for classes in liberal arts, education, criminal justice, and social work, as well as
graduate-level classes for continuing professional education. It provides 16 classrooms, academic support services, and
faculty offices.
Saint Leo Forgoes Presidential Inauguration in
Favor of Student Scholarships
Twenty $2,500 “Inauguation Scholarships” to be
rovided to deserving students
College students and graduates have fond
memories of campus events such as
commencement, matriculation ceremonies, and
academic convocations. These “rites of passage”
events serve as a milestone in the life of a college
and are remembered for years to come.
The inauguration of a university president is
traditionally celebrated with much pomp and
circumstance. The word “inauguration,” which
dates to the mid-16th century, is defined as a rite of
passage marking a “formal or ceremonial induction
to an office or dignity.”
University presidents’ inaugurations can be both
quiet ceremonies and elaborate affairs. Or, in the
case of Saint Leo University’s new president, there
can be none at all.
Dr. William J. Lennox Jr., the 9th president of
Saint Leo University, recently decided to forego a
formal inauguration ceremony. “A day more
centered around me seems at odds with our
student-centered mission. Quite honestly, it’s not
who I am or what I want to represent as the
university’s president,” said Dr. Lennox.
He decided that instead of having an
inauguration this academic year, Saint Leo
University will mark the leadership change by
providing 20 “inauguration scholarships.” To honor
Saint Leo’s “one university” approach, it will award
five $2,500 scholarships each to students from
University Campus, the Center for Online Learning,
education centers, and graduate programs. These
one-time scholarships will be
funded and provided by a donor to the university.
There is precedent for this type of action. In
2010, E. Gordon Gee, who twice served as the
president of The Ohio State University, gave back
some of his pay package. He directed more than
$300,000 of his pay toward the $1 million he had
personally pledged to donate toward scholarships.
That same year, then University of Florida’s then
president J. Bernard Machen, donated his
$285,000 bonus to the Florida Opportunities
Scholars Program.
Mail: P.O. Box 2606, Dade City, FL 3352 Physical: 8527 Old Lakeland Highway, Zephyrhills, FL
Phone: 352-567-6494
November 2015
Thanks!
Saying “thank you” or even simply ‘thanks!” has nearly lost its meaning, its wonder, its fullness of true
appreciation. “Thank you” and “thanks!” have become just another meaningless expression. So much so
that people aren’t saying it as much these days and when they do, it is without a genuine feeling of
appreciation. It’s just a phrase that is thrown around when you don’t know what else to say, said without a
proper understanding of it’s meaning.
But what if we could bring back the wonder and appreciation to the words “thank you” or “thanks!”? Not
so much in how, or even when, it is said, but within ourselves, to feel genuine appreciation in our hearts for
the gesture or gift someone has just bestowed upon us. To let that genuine feeling fill our words, to allow
our “thank you” or “thanks!” to take on a life of their own so-to-speak through the genuine expression of
the genuine appreciation that someone else would express kindness toward us. To allow the actions and
thoughts of others to cultivate joy and happiness within.
To turn our focus away from what we don’t have or wish we had to the many, abundant blessing that we do
have. This is what Thanks-giving is all about. Being truly appreciative of all that we do have and less
concerned with our wish and want lists. Thanks-giving for family, friends, love, memories, adventures,
dreams come true, true joy and happiness that these things can bring to our lives. After all, it’s not happy
people who are thankful; it’s thankful people who are happy.
This month, many will do a thanks-giving challenge, listing something they are thankful for everyday. I
challenge you to make the thanks-giving challenge a lifestyle. Begin to fill your “thank you” or “thanks!” to
overflowing with genuine appreciation for everything in your life. Cultivate the habit of being grateful for
the intangible things that are in your life.
Rev. John J. Faughnan, Lead Pastor
Rev. Michelle Faughnan, Associate Pastor, Christian Education
Pasco Upcycle Festival
November 14, 2014 10am-4pm
Come enjoy the work of people who transform everyday,
unwanted items into new products of better quality, or for better environmental value.
Little Everglades Ranch
17951 Hamilton Road, Dade City
For more info: 727-856-7252
[email protected]
The Mayor’s Communiqué…………………
With Halloween behind us with its ghosts, witches, goblins and treats, we turn our focus to
the
holiday season. We welcome in the month of November with its cooler mornings and
comfortable temperatures, as our merchants ready their stores for visitors during this busy
time of year. Dade City is preparing our town with beautiful seasonal decorations, lighting
and more, while the merchants prepare to “unwrap” their stores to unveil holiday treasures
and surprises. Festivities are plentiful this time of year as we embrace the sights and sounds
of the season and excitement that comes along with holiday plans.
During this very busy time for most, we remember that we have much to be thankful for in
our community. We have many wonderful families, businesses organizations and services in
our community ready to help with the next festival or event in Dade City. It is important
however to remember that some families are not as fortunate as others and to keep them in your thoughts and prayers
during this thanksgiving season. Sometimes we simply take for granted what appears on our tables in our homes each
day while others find food and clothing scarce in their homes and neighborhoods. We are blessed to live in a community
where organizations, services and families continue to reach out to those less fortunate in Dade City and the East Pasco
areas.
The Dade City Commission and staff continue to work with identified areas in our community that are in need of
assistance. Recently, we completed the neighborhood cleanup to assist area residents rid their homes of unwanted
items, trash and other debris which was hauled away. The City is in final stages of its Neighborhood Planning 1.0
Program. This program focused primarily on the Moore Mickens and East Lake neighborhoods. The Mickens field was
updated with new equipment, scoreboard, and other amenities so that the children and families have improved areas for
play. Naomi Jones Park was also updated with new playground equipment and remodeling of different aspects of the
facility and more. Still more to do, but a start in the right direction.
With the near completion of Neighborhood Planning 1, attention turns to Neighborhood Planning 2.0. Neighborhood
Planning 2.0 will invite individuals from the community in the area to engage in conversation for suggestions for
improvements, cleanup, demolition of blighted structures and other items , to make their community better place for all.
We look forward to working with community members for the success of this planning. Further information can be
obtained from City Hall and/or the city website. The City will continue to work diligently to clean up blighted areas,
create attractive and inviting neighborhoods, promoting health and wellness with trails/bicycles, and providing for
residents in the place they have called home.
Wishing all a very happy and blessed Thanksgiving with family and friends.
As always, it is an honor and privilege to serve the residents of Dade City. Your ideas
are encouraged and welcomed. Please contact me at [email protected]
with your questions or comments as we continue to move Dade City from better to
best.
Camille
Camille Hernández,
Mayor Dade City
Dade City Hometown Heroes
Douglas True, Fire Prevention Inspector for Dade City since
October 2011.
Retired USAF Fire Protection Specialist. Been a fire fighter
or fire inspector for the past 32 years. I am involved with
my sons boy scout troop as the Committee Chairman.
In my spare time I enjoy working on, driving and showing
classic cars. I also enjoy reading history and biographies.
WELCOME
DR. MERCEA
The Greater Dade City and Greater
Zephyrhills Chambers of Commerce
participated in a ribbon cutting for
Radu Mercea, MD, on Wednesday,
October 14 at his office located 38240
Daughtery Road, Zephyrhills. Dr.
Mercea is the newest physician to join
Florida Hospital Zephyrhills (FHZ)
Physician Group. He brings more than
30 years of General Family Medicine
experience to East Pasco including serving as Chief Resident in Family Medicine at McKeesport Hospital in
the Pittsburg metropolitan area. Dr. Mercea speaks seven languages fluently and also served as a Major for
12 years in the U.S. Air Force Reserves. He is a youth soccer coach and participates in medical mission trips.
Front row center is Randy Surber, FHZ President and CEO. To Surber’s immediate left is Florian Mercea, Dr.
Mercea’s father, who came in from Pittsburgh for the occasion. To his left is Dr. Mercea who is accepting
new patients. For more information or to schedule an appointment, contact Community Care at
(813) 788-3582.
Our area Chambers of Commerce represent hundreds of businesses and associations, and are committed
to the economic growth and quality of life of our communities.
2015 October Membership Renewals
Academy at the Farm
Beef O’Brady’s Dade City
Dade City Eye Care
First Presbyterian Church
Garden of Eden Salon & Spa
H F Men’s Wear Inc
Ierna’s Heating & Cooling Inc
Parliamentary Reporting Inc
Roatan Charter Inc
San Antonio Elementary School
Specialty Electronic Systems
St Rita Catholic Church
Wesley Chapel Toyota & Honda
All-Tech Air & Filtration LLC
Buck & Buck Office Equipment Inc
Dade City Woman’s Club
Florida Hospital Zephyrhills
Lacoochee, Trilby and Trilacoochee
Steering Committee
Heritage Arts Center Association
IR Staffing
Pasco Fair Association
Saint Anthony Catholic School
Scharber Flooring Inc
Spivey Karate
The Muscle Clinic
Thank you for your continued partnership!
2015 Garden Club
Christmas Ornament
Now Available
at
The Greater Dade City
Chamber of Commerce
$22.00 each
Payable by check only
Community Outreach Day - We need your help!
Sealander Contractor Services, Inc. along with Florida Hospital of Zephyrhills
will be hosting a “Community Outreach Day”.
Saturday, December 5th, 2015
We are reaching out to local Zephyrhills and Dade City Businesses for donations of gently used clothing,
shoes, toys, canned and boxed food items. These donations will be distributed to local families for the
Holiday Season. For more information call: 813-788-7000
Items may be dropped off at the following location: Sealander Contractor Services, Inc., 7130 Dairy Road,
Zephyrhills FL 33540 Between Hours of 7:00am – 3:30pm (*located behind the Zephyrhills Florida Hospital*)
TreeToppers
Ariel
Adventure Park
813-381-5400
This is the newest and largest aerial adventure park in central Florida and right here in our area.
There are 8 individual courses and 100 exciting elements!
Pictured are Treehopper's staff and Benjamin Nagengast, CEO Treehoppers.
PASCO SHERIFF’S OFFICE NEWSLETTER
October 2015
We always talk about how important the relationship is between citizens and law
enforcement. That isn’t just lip-service, it’s something we truly believe in here at
the Pasco Sheriff’s Office. That partnership is fostered in our volunteer units.
We’ve decided to bolster our ranks of volunteers with the formation of three
additional units: The Volunteer Corps Marine Crime Watch Unit, the Volunteer
Agriculture Response Team, and the Forensics Services Volunteer Team.
The Volunteer Corps Marine Crime Watch Unit will patrol the waters of Pasco County, providing additional
eyes and ears to the Pasco Sheriff’s Office. It will function much like a Neighborhood Watch program where
citizen volunteers, using their own vessels, patrol waterfront communities and other waterways. If those
volunteers see something suspicious, they will then report it to the Pasco Sheriff’s Office.
The Volunteer Agriculture Response Team will be mobilized across the county during times of natural
disasters and critical incidents affecting the local agricultural community. This unit will assist the Pasco
Sheriff’s Office Agriculture Unit in tasks that include emergency fence mending, corralling of animals,
securing assets, and temporarily quarantining animals, among other objectives. Volunteers would be
required to use their own vehicles and equipment during such events. Volunteer Agriculture Response Team
members are expected to know the basics of animal handling, animal behavior, animal health, animal
nutrition, fence mending, and must have a good working knowledge of the equipment and tools they are
utilizing.
The Forensic Services Volunteer Team members will assist in handling and processing property crime
investigations. Forensics candidates will complete a 40-hour academy where they’ll develop forensics
investigation skills. Forensics volunteers will also be trained in photography, identifying items of evidentiary
value, fingerprint processing, evidence packaging, and report writing.
As I mentioned before, the Pasco Sheriff’s Office has a number of volunteer units compiled of people who
give graciously and willingly of their time, which we all know is important. Each year, our volunteers donate
tens of thousands of hours to their community. To say we’re lucky to have that sort of support and
partnership is indeed an understatement. And that is truly the embodiment of our motto: We Fight as One.
Prospective volunteers must undergo a background check and fingerprinting. Volunteers do not receive any
salary or benefits but are covered by worker’s compensation. Volunteers must also agree to work a
minimum of hours a month that differs for the unit that they join.
There are a number of volunteer units here and more information on each one can be found by visiting
http://pascosheriff.com/volunteer-opportunities/. If you’re interested, please call the Pasco Sheriff’s Office
Human Resources Department at (727) 844-7791 or 1-800-854-2862, extension 7791. You can also find an
online application by visiting the website mentioned above.
Brian E. Corley Supervisor of Elections Pasco County
Honoring Our Nation’s Veterans
On Veteran’s Day, Wednesday, November 11, 2015, we will proudly partner with Pasco County Schools
Superintendent Kurt S. Browning to sponsor the 2nd annual district-wide Veterans Day Ceremony. The
event to honor and celebrate our veterans for their commitment and sacrifice will take place at 9:00 a.m. at
River Ridge Center for the Arts, 11646 Town Center Rd., New Port Richey. The ceremony will be videotaped
and made available to all 70,000 students districtwide in 84 schools.
We are honored to be joined by keynote speaker Congressman Gus Bilirakis. In addition, the River Ridge
ROTC will present the colors and perform the flag folding ceremony to be presented to a Pasco County
Schools veteran alumnus. Music will be provided by River Ridge Middle and High Schools, and the Cypress
Elementary School Chorus. Veteran and local businessman Tom Castriota will recognize the winning essay
from the contest our office sponsored as a segment of the Pasco Constitutional Officers Essay Contest
initiative. Fourth Graders were invited to submit a 500-word essay entitled “What Freedom Requires
Responsibility Means to Me.” First prize, a $100 Visa Gift Card, is sponsored by VFW Post 6180, New Port
Richey, and $75 and $50 Visa Gift Cards sponsored by Jarrett Ford, Dade City, as second and third prizes.
Our partnership with Pasco County Schools is an extension of our Vote in Honor of a Vet program, classroom
presentations, school election program, and our annual high school voter registration drive which will take
place immediately following the ceremony. Elections’ Office Ambassadors will be available to register and/
or pre-register eligible high school students at all Pasco County High Schools.
The goal of our education program is to instill in children the importance of civic duty which has come at a
cost and should never be taken for granted.
PHSC EXPANDS CISCO® CLASSES OFFERED IN WESLEY CHAPEL
Pasco-Hernando State College will offer a new Cisco® Academy course, Networking Fundamentals (CET 1600), on
Thursdays from 2 to 4:40 p.m. at the Porter Campus at Wiregrass Ranch in the upcoming spring term. Three additional Cisco®
Academy courses will be added to the course list in academic year 2016.
Cisco® courses are delivered in partnership with Cisco's Networking Academy, a global education program that helps
students prepare for information and communication technology careers such as network security and administration, technical
support, and healthcare IT; professional certifications; and higher education in engineering, computer science, and related fields.
PHSC has participated as a local Networking Academy since 2000 in collaboration with Cisco®, the worldwide leader in
networking that transforms how people connect, communicate, and collaborate. Cisco's Networking Academy has equipped more
than 4 million students in 165 countries with information and communication technology and networking skills. To learn more
about Cisco® Networking Academy visit www.netacad.com.
Spring term open registration for current and newly accepted PHSC students begins Monday, November 9, 2015. Apply to
PHSC and register for spring term at www.phsc.edu. Spring term begins Monday, January 11, 2016.
Saint Leo Names New Associate
Vice President of Human Resources
Saint Leo University is
pleased to announce the
appointment of Sheri
Neshiem as associate
vice president of Human
Resources, effective
October 6.
Neshiem brings more
than 20 years of
experience in human
resources senior
management, having
worked in the fields of
higher education,
professional employer
organizations, military
training and education, health care, and finance. For
the past two years, she has been the owner of
Tampa Bay Total HR Consulting Services. Prior to
that, she spent more than 12 years as the vice
president of Human Resources for the Argosy
University System. In that role, she led Human
Resources operations for the entire university,
including the 19 on-ground campuses, Western
State College of Law, and the Ventura Group.
“We are confident that Sheri has the knowledge and
the experience to guide Saint Leo and its
employees,” said Eric Weekes, vice president of
Business Affairs. “We are looking forward to her
taking the lead in the areas of recruitment, employee
relations, organizational development, succession
planning, benefits, and employment policy.”
Neshiem earned an associate degree in
communications applications technology from the
Community College of the Air Force (Montgomery,
AL) and a bachelor’s degree in management studies
from the University of Maryland University College
(Asian Division, Tokyo, Japan). She went on to earn
her master’s degree in management, with dual
concentrations in health care and human resources
management, from Troy University (Troy, AL). She
served in the U.S. Air Force for six years and is
currently in the U.S. Navy Reserve. She holds
Professional in Human Resources (PHR) and
Society for Human Resources Management Certified
Professional (SHRM-CP) certifications.
“I’m happy to be joining Saint Leo University,”
Neshiem said. “When I met the leadership team, I
was struck by their dedication to their employees. I
look forward to helping to streamline the
organization and making the Saint Leo experience
even better.”
SUNRISE ROTARY
Bill spoke to Sunrise
Rotary Club, Dade City
this week about the
Aquaponics program
they teach 3rd world
countries.
He emphasizes his KISS
method: “Keep It Simple
Servant” while carrying
out the mission of
“helping others help
themselves”.
For more information log onwww.Morningstarfishermen.org.
L-R Matt Chesser, Sunrise Rotary President & Bill Backman Board
Chair for Morningstar Fishermen, Dade City, FL
Thomas Promise
News
I would like to begin this Newsletter
by thanking everyone who made our 1st
"Summer Feeding Program" such a
success. With the help of the Zephyrhills
Elks Lodge and the staff of Pasco Middle
School, Pasco Elementary and Cox
Elementary we were able to feed over
100 kids per week this summer. Thank
you goes out as well to everyone that
continued their generous food and
monetary donations through out the
summer! We are extremely excited to
be embarking on our 4th year and once
again would like to thank each and
everyone of you for your continued
support. Without each and everyone of
you we could not do what we do each
day!
Over the summer our Foundation
was also blessed with a brand new
website. If you have not visited it lately,
we encourage you to do so
www.thethomaspromise.org
Visual Spectrum did and amazing job
and we cannot thank them enough.
http://visualspectrum.com
Thank you for your continued
support, and we look forward to
another wonderful year of supporting
our local youth.
Dianna Thomas
Breast Cancer Screening Can Save Lives
By: Michael Weiss, M.D., Obstetrics and Gynecology
October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month—the perfect time to discuss the importance of mammography. Because
breast cancer is often detectable in its early stages when there’s a good chance for a cure, screening is essential to early detection.
Most significantly, mammography can identify tumors even before they can be felt.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, after non-melanoma skin cancer, breast cancer is the most common
cancer among women in the United States. In 2012 (the most recent year numbers are available), 224,147 women in the United
States were diagnosed with breast cancer, and 41,150 women died from the disease.
The American Cancer Society recommends women have yearly mammograms starting at age 40 and continue for as long as a
woman is in good health. If a woman is at high risk for developing breast cancer, her doctor may recommend screening at a younger
age, along with additional imaging studies. Talk with your doctor about your history and whether you should have other tests or start
testing at an earlier age. The Women’s Health Center at Bayfront Health Dade City provides breast cancer screening services.
Screening and Diagnostic Mammography
-A conventional screening mammogram is a low-dose x-ray test that creates images of breast tissue doctors can check for lesions or
other abnormalities. The x-ray images make it possible to detect tumors that cannot be felt, and can find tiny deposits of calcium
called microcalcifications that sometimes indicate the presence of breast cancer.
-A mammogram used to check for breast cancer after a lump or other sign or symptom of the disease is called a diagnostic
mammogram. Besides a lump, signs of breast cancer can include breast pain, thickening of the skin of the breast, nipple discharge, or
a change in breast size or shape; however, these signs may also be signs of benign or non-cancerous breast conditions.
Digital Mammography.
At the Women’s Health Center at Bayfront Health Dade City women who undergo routine mammograms also have up-to-date
diagnostic technology available with digital mammography.
While digital imaging feels almost identical to conventional mammography, its benefits are a shorter exam time than traditional
mammograms, and less chance that patients will be called back for repeat exams.
Digital images tend to provide doctors with better visibility of the breast, chest wall and dense breast tissue. Through computer-aided
technology, radiologists are able to enhance certain areas of the digital images to get a more precise picture of a patient’s condition.
The digital images can also be stored electronically, and later retrieved to share with other doctors if needed in the future.
Through the Affordable Care Act, all Marketplace health plans and many other private plans must cover breast cancer mammography
screenings every 1 to 2 years for women over 40 without charging a copayment or coinsurance. Women should contact their
mammography facility or health insurance company for confirmation. In addition, Medicare pays for annual screening mammograms
for all female Medicare beneficiaries age 40 or older.
Visit http://www.bayfrontdadecity.com/medical-services/breast-imaging to learn more about breast screening options. For more information on various breast
diseases and conditions, the anatomy of breasts, other screening tools and more, visit www.BayfrontDadeCity.com, choose the “Health Resources” tab and
type “Breast Health” in the search box.
Annual Magical
Night Christmas
Parade
Friday, December 4th, 2015
7:00 PM
Applications are now available online
www.dadecitychamber.org
or stop by the Chamber office
and pick one up!
Community & Business Expo
This event is open to all and draws
Consumers as well as Business Owners
Limited Space!
For more information:
John Moors or Melody Floyd at 352-567-3769
[email protected]
[email protected]
We have so much planned for you at THE MARKET PLACE on Saturday, November 7th from 10 am – 3 pm; you
will definitely want to join us. Take a look . . .
. Chef Webb from Wiregrass High School and his culinary students will be doing a taste testing at:
10:30 am – 12 Noon: Breakfast Quesadillas; 12 Noon – 1:30 pm Chicken Sliders with Variety of Sauces;
1:30 pm – 3 pm Fried Munchkins (dough balls). It all sounds delicious!
. Homespun Goods a small company in Dade City which specializes in both goat milk products and Gulf
Coast Sheep fiber, will be demonstrating spinning wool into yarn. Two methods will be involved; one using a
spinning wheel and the other using a drop spindle. You will be able to try your hand at the drop spindle and
make yarn. Homespun Goods and their guest spinner, Rebecca Wooten Norris, will answer questions about
Gulf Coast sheep, wool preparation, dyeing and spinning.
. Special music by Emmet Stevens, Jr. of Pasco High School.
. The Hibiscus Circle of the Dade City Garden Club will have over 300 beautiful home-grown plants, garden
art, The Garden Club Christmas ornaments and high quality craft projects for your pickin’.
You will also enjoy our other wonderful vendors with homemade cookies, honey, handmade soaps, jewelry,
garden accessories, fresh produce and much more!
Please contact Lucy Avila at [email protected] or 352-521-5858 for additional information or interested
vendors. THE MARKET PLACE is sponsored by the Dade City Youth Council.
Location: 7th Street & Bougainvillea Avenue (In front of the Dade City Garden Club)
First Saturdays: September, 2015 thru May, 2016
Pet Friendly ~ Open to the Public ~ Free To Attend
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Bayfront Health Dade City Offers Vertigo and Balancing Treatments
Are you finding it hard not to stagger when you walk, teeter when you stand or fall when rising from a chair? Do you ever experience dizziness,
the feeling as if you are falling, blurred vision or a floating sensation when moving? These might be some signs of an underlying balance disorder
or vertigo, a spinning sensation, and are a common cause for falls in older adults.
Falls are the leading cause of death from injury among people 65 and older. Many experts believe that greater than 4 out of every 10
Americans run the risk of falling when experiencing episode(s) of dizziness that become serious enough to send them to the hospital. Many
causes such as medications, health disorders, and/or inner ear complications can attribute to balance disorders and dizziness but all patients
share psychological and emotional pain that can seriously impact every daily activity.
As you grow older, your risk of developing these deficits increase and most symptoms start suddenly with no warning. Fortunately, non
-invasive treatment can be provided depending upon the type of balance disorder you may be experiencing. Speaking with your physician, he or
she will determine if medication or another ailment is to blame. Your physician will treat the condition and possibly prescribe a different
medication if this is the case and/or send you to a physical therapist for further treatment.
The physical therapist can evaluate and determine which type of balance disorder may be affecting you and provide specific, tailored
treatment to aid in your recovery. Depending upon the type of balance deficit or dizziness you may be experiencing, the therapist may perform a
series of movements, which can help dislodge crystals in your inner ear (vestibular system) back into their original position, relieving your
symptoms.
Treatment frequency may vary but in most cases one session works. Some may not experience full recovery from their dizziness and
may need to perform a specific treatment plan to manage the symptoms and reduce their risk for falls that may lead to injury. Even individuals
with chronic inner ear deficits who have undergone a period of
medical management with little or no success may benefit.
Balance retraining therapy and vestibular rehabilitation is also of significant benefit for fall prevention in the elderly patient who may
suffer from multiple sensory and motor impairments and help promote improvements to their quality of life. To learn about treatments available
at Bayfront Health Dade City, call (352) 521-1193 and ask to speak to Shane Sanborn, PT, DPT and Director of Rehabilitation.
Penalty fee for not having health insurance increases this year
Bayfront Health Dade City can help with enrollment
Beginning November 1, Bayfront Health Dade City will again help area residents learn about and enroll in
health insurance options on the Health Insurance Marketplace.
As part of the Affordable Care Act, most U.S. citizens were required to have health insurance beginning in
2014. Since the passage of the ACA five years ago, about 16.4 million uninsured people have gained health
coverage. Yet, approximately 30 million Americans remain uninsured.
“As a primary health provider in east Pasco, our goal is to help educate residents in an easy-to-understand
way, as well as assist those who haven’t yet signed up for health insurance or Medicaid, if qualified,” said
Shauna Mckinnon, CEO of Bayfront Health Dade City “During the next few months, we’ll be out in the
community and meeting one-on-one to help these individuals find affordable coverage.”
Health Plans on Health Insurance Marketplaces
The Health Insurance Marketplace provides U.S. citizens access to affordable health insurance coverage.
Depending on household income, some individuals may qualify for government financial assistance– or
subsidies – towards the cost of the premium and other financial obligations like co-pays or deductibles.
All health plans on the Marketplace must offer a comprehensive set of benefits, and coverage cannot be
denied for individuals with a pre-existing health condition. Some of the health benefits include free
preventive care and wellness services, doctor visits, prescription drugs, hospital and emergency
department care, lab services, pediatric services – and more.
DADE CITY GARDEN CLUB
PLANT SALE
Sponsored by the Hibiscus Garden Circle
Our Vision:
“to be the best resource to support our
members and attract new business”
Why Join?
Promotion of your business
~Links on our website -
the preferred conduit for
business development and tourism in our area
DATE - Saturday Nov 7th, 2015
TIME - 10 am to 3 pm
LOCATION -The Market Place in front of the
Dade City Garden Club, 13630 5th Street,
Dade City, Fl. 33525
A vast variety of over 300 plants starting as low as
$3.00 and up.
All plants have been locally grown and are suited
for Central Fla. Also lovely yard art and crafts
made by members of the Garden Club.
Please come and support your local gardeners.
CASH ONLY
Dade city Cruise-in
November 7, 2015
2:00 - 7:00 PM
Visit our unique shops, and bring your
appetite for dining in one of our many great
restaurants!
~Advertising Opportunities
~Sponsorship Packages
Awareness of your brand
~Multimedia program partnership
~Event participation
~FREE Ribbon Cuttings - Introduce your
business to the community
Networking with your clients
~Interaction with potential customers
~Business Breakfasts
~Chamber Mixers
~Chamber Ambassador Opportunities
~Events and Committees
Receive a credit of $25.00 for
each new member you refer!
Our Mission:
“to promote economic growth
and quality of life
in the Greater Dade City area.”
John Moors, Executive Director
Melody Floyd, Sr Administrative Assistant
Jo Uber, Administrative Assistant
Member Testimonials
Thank you so much John, Mel, and Jo. You all are fantastic and we are truly blessed to have
such people and an organization so supportive of the towns businesses. Thanks again!!God
Bless.
Julie Buckingham, City Market Bistro
As a committed business owner, I view our Chamber vital to the Dade City business
community. I want to thank the Dade City Chamber for supporting the business community by
being a leading force for numerous projects within our community. I personally want to thank
them for spearheading the co-op startup. The Chamber certainly has been a driving force for
numerous events that helps keep Dade City vibrant and growing.
Debra R. Flood, Owner, The Garden of Eden Salon and Day Spa
From the point of view of a long time merchant in Dade City I support & appreciate our
Chamber of Commerce for the diversity of its capabilities to promote Dade City, & it's close
partnership & support of the downtown merchants. I believe cohesive communication is the key
& the Chamber excels here.
Dale Anne Laumer, Ivy Cottage Antiques and Wines
This is the BEST Chamber I have ever belonged to. Just wanted you to know.
Matt (Matthew J. Jowanna, Attorney at Law) The Law Offices of Matthew J. Jowanna, P.A.
Top Drawer Antiques is very happy with its Chamber membership. We have seen a dramatic
improvement in joint efforts between the merchants downtown, our former Main Street
organization and the City Council. The Dade City Chamber of Commerce has increased
awareness for events including the Kumquat Festival and the Car Show. Overall, we are pleased
with the promotional work and support we receive from the chamber. John Moors is
responsive to our feedback and communicates often regarding progress on various efforts. We
encourage downtown businesses to become members in the Chamber, especially now that our
Main Street organization has retired.
Kathleen Hotchkiss, Top Drawer Antiques
John, I just wanted to thank you and the Dade City Chamber for the leadership displayed over
the last couple of weeks. With the announcement that Dade City Main Street was shutting
down, there was a lot of 'uneasiness' among the retail merchants. But you stepped up
immediately to reassure us all that the Chamber was more than willing to help with any gaps
that might exist after the shut down. As a member for the last 16 years I am not surprised that
this show of leadership was swift and immediate. The Dade City Chamber of Commerce is the
arm that reaches out for all the small businesses that are unable to do this alone. The business
climate in Dade City today is strong and vibrant and I believe the major contributor for this
success is the Dade City Chamber. Again, thanks for all you do.
Jim Hendry, A Matter of Taste
Member Testimonials Continued..
I just wanted to say thanks for hosting the luncheon today, lots of energy and great
information. Being a serial entrepreneur, I get a little pumped up to be in a room full of bright
and energetic people. It makes me want to go and start other businesses! We look forward to
getting more involved in the community through volunteer service and by hiring more local
folks as we grow. Our vision has changed from a family business to a community business and
the future is bright for our town. I look forward to seeing all of you again soon.
Shannon Ray, Advanced Telecom Systems, LLC.
Working closely with the Chamber gave us a tremendous advantage as we made important
decisions about opening our business. We experienced a highly responsive staff anytime we
had questions about the local business community, and the guidance it gave was simply
invaluable. The Chamber and the City have successfully forged a unique partnership that eases
the naturally arduous nature of opening a new business. The resources we found at the
Chamber gave us considerable advantage all along the way. I’d strongly urge anyone who
wants to be part of the local business community take full advantage of all the Chamber
provides.
Randy Sprayberry, Kingberry Estate Finds-Dade City
We would like to thank the Greater Dade City Chamber of Commerce for assisting Entangle
Media’s move into Dade City. John Moors and the Chamber team did a great job of
showcasing the city, and taking the lead role in our decision to choose Dade City. The
coordination between the Chamber, Dade City Officials, Pasco Economic Development
Counsel, and SMARTstart Business Incubator region is very impressive, and the key to
making our thought of relocation into a reality, in very quick time frame. Entangle Media has
a very experienced team with online marketing, web design, web development, app
development and social media. We could have chosen anywhere in the region, but have been
very happy about the move to Dade city. It has been a great place to live, work, recruit
employees, entertain, and for outdoor recreation. The combination of small town living, with
big city conveniences, rural rolling hills, great bike trails, and coordinated economic team
should be an attractive combination for any company.
Mark Pinson, Entangle Media www.entanglemedia.com
John, thank you for working with us on the 2016 Annual Kumquat Festival! Trusted Senior
Care’s “Westbrooke Manor” believes being part of the Annual Kumquat Festival® is critical
to successfully doing business in East Pasco. You and your team are doing superior work!
Hunter Anstine, Chief Development Officer Trusted Senior Care, Inc.
Ribbon Cutting/Open House
Dr. Nystrom & Dr. Werne
The Greater Dade City Chamber of
Commerce and Bayfront Health
Medical Group hosted an Open
House and Ribbon Cutting to
welcome Joseph Nystrom, M.D., and
Carl Werne, M.D., on Thursday,
October 8. Another successful event
held by Bayfront Health Medical
Group. It was great seeing the
community come together to
support two great doctors coming
on board skilled physicians joining
the Bayfront Health Network.
Dr. Nystrom, Family Practitioner,
certified by the American Board of
Family Medicine, has more than 25
years of experience all dedicated to
serving the families of Pasco County.
He provides care for children age five and older, teens, adults and senior citizens.
Dr. Werne is Board Certified in Internal and Emergency Medicine. He services patients for annual check-ups, diabetic
care, Medicare wellness visits, and much more.
Bayfront Health Medical Group – Family Practice is located at 13933 17th Street, Suite 101,Dade City, FL 33525. And
now offers extended hours to better accommodate everyone. Monday – Wednesday extended schedules available are
12pm-1:30pm and 4pm-7pm. To schedule an appointment please call 352-567-6763.
Photo by Richard Riley
From The Board of Directors and Staff of The Greater Dade City Chamber
Concert
For
Valor
November 7th 2015
12:00—6:00 PM
Concert for honoring local hero
Army Sgt. 1st Class Cynara Robinson
Local Bands, Guest Speakers and so
much more!
For more information:
866-410-3774
[email protected]
Location:
The Circle of Veterans Ranch
19717 Bower Road, Dade City
Membership Luncheon
New, Prospect and “Seasoned”
Members Invited
Thursday November 19th, 2015
12:00 -1:00 pm
Location: Chamber Office
14112 8th Street Dade City 33525
MUST RSVP if attending
Lunch provided/Seating Limited
352-567-3769
Pasco Citizens’ Academy
accepting applications for
winter program
Pasco County is now accepting applications
from the public to attend the Citizens’
Academy Class starting in the fall of 2015.
The inaugural class started in January,
2014 and graduated in the spring of 2014.
The next class will be the fourth Citizens
Academy Class and is expected to start on
October 22, 2015. The class will graduate in
January, 2016. Applications will be taken
until Wednesday, September 30, 2015.
“We had a wonderful selection of
candidates to choose from for the previous
class, and we are hopeful that we will have
another top list of candidates to choose
from for the fall-winter class,” said Laura
Aprile who manages the Citizens’ Academy.
“The Academy has been well received and
graduates from the winter/spring 2015 class
and provided tremendous feedback about
their enjoyable learning experience. We’ve
had applicants from all walks of life
including those in the workforce, retirees
and students who want to learn how their
County Government works.”
The program will include ten sessions to be
held between October and January.
Citizens will learn about all aspects of
County Government and the County’s
Constitutional Offices. Some of the Citizen
Academy Classes include the following
subjects: Overview of County Government,
Emergency Management, Clerk of Court &
Comptroller, Fire Rescue, Supervisor of
Elections, Internal Services, Property
Appraiser, Libraries, Sheriff, Management
and Budget, School Board, Parks and
Recreation, Tax Collector, Planning and
Development, Building, Public Safety, Code
Enforcement, Public Services, Community
Services, Public Works, Development
Services and Utilities.
Citizens who would like additional
information about the Citizens’ Academy,
view class topics or to apply for the
upcoming Citizens’ Academy class, log on
to the Pasco County Citizens’ Academy
website at the following link: http://flpascocounty.civicplus.com/index.aspx?
NID=1914
Citizens who want more information can
contact Ms. Laura Aprile at
[email protected], or call County
Administration at (727) 847-8115
Breast Cancer Screening Can Save Lives
By: Michael Weiss, M.D., Obstetrics and Gynecology
October was National Breast Cancer Awareness Month—the perfect time to discuss the importance of
mammography. Because breast cancer is often detectable in its early stages when there’s a good chance for a cure,
screening is essential to early detection. Most significantly, mammography can identify tumors even before they can be
felt.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, after non-melanoma skin cancer, breast cancer is the most
common cancer among women in the United States. In 2012 (the most recent year numbers are available), 224,147
women in the United States were diagnosed with breast cancer, and 41,150 women died from the disease.
The American Cancer Society recommends women have yearly mammograms starting at age 40 and continue for as
long as a woman is in good health. If a woman is at high risk for developing breast cancer, her doctor may recommend
screening at a younger age, along with additional imaging studies. Talk with your doctor about your history and whether
you should have other tests or start testing at an earlier age.
The Women’s Health Center at Bayfront Health Dade City provides breast cancer screening services.
Screening and Diagnostic Mammography
A conventional screening mammogram is a low-dose x-ray test that creates images of breast tissue doctors can check
for lesions or other abnormalities. The x-ray images make it possible to detect tumors that cannot be felt, and can find
tiny deposits of calcium called microcalcifications that sometimes indicate the presence of breast cancer.
A mammogram used to check for breast cancer after a lump or other sign or symptom of the disease is called a
diagnostic mammogram. Besides a lump, signs of breast cancer can include breast pain, thickening of the skin of the
breast, nipple discharge, or a change in breast size or shape; however, these signs may also be signs of benign or
non-cancerous breast conditions.
Digital Mammography
At the Women’s Health Center at Bayfront Health Dade City women who undergo routine mammograms also have
up-to-date diagnostic technology available with digital mammography.
While digital imaging feels almost identical to conventional mammography, its benefits are a shorter exam time than
traditional mammograms, and less chance that patients will be called back for repeat exams.
Digital images tend to provide doctors with better visibility of the breast, chest wall and dense breast tissue. Through
computer-aided technology, radiologists are able to enhance certain areas of the digital images to get a more precise
picture of a patient’s condition. The digital images can also be stored electronically, and later retrieved to share with
other doctors if needed in the future.
Through the Affordable Care Act, all Marketplace health plans and many other private plans must cover breast cancer
mammography screenings every 1 to 2 years for women over 40 without charging a copayment or coinsurance. Women
should contact their mammography facility or health insurance company for confirmation. In addition, Medicare pays for
annual screening mammograms for all female Medicare beneficiaries age 40 or older.
Visit http://www.bayfrontdadecity.com/medical-services/breast-imaging to learn more about breast screening options. For
more information on various breast diseases and conditions, the anatomy of breasts, other screening tools and more,
visit www.BayfrontDadeCity.com, choose the “Health Resources” tab and type “Breast Health” in the search box.
Michael Weiss, M.D., Obstetrics and Gynecology, is Board Certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and
Gynecology and is a Fellow of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Dr. Weiss is a member of the
medical staff at Bayfront Health Dade City.
Remember that this information is not intended to replace the advice of your doctor, but rather to increase awareness
and help equip patients with information to facilitate conversations with their physician.
The Greater Dade City
Chamber of Commerce
14112 8th Street  Dade City, Florida 33525
Phone: (352)567-3769  Fax: (352)567-3770
___________________________________________________________________________
Email: [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]
www.dadecitychamber.org
Chamber Member to Member Discount Program
The Chamber’s “Member to Member Discount Program” is a great way to solicit new customers and introduce your
business to fellow members. Simply provide the Chamber with information about the type of discount you are willing
to offer other Chamber members. Each month, the Chamber will include an insert in the newsletter and on the website
listing the participating members and the discounts being offered.
Choose a discount that is appropriate to your business; (examples); 10% discount off any item or service; 10% discount
on services provided for a first time customer; FREE consultation; a discounted rate for monthly services, etc.
The Chamber makes no demands on the amount of discount to be given, only that a discount or something of value be
given if the purchaser properly presents a valid, current membership card from The Greater Dade City Chamber of
Commerce. However, the amount of discount or item listed below will be the minimum incentive given on each
transaction.
By signing below, your company agrees to participate in this program by offering to fellow Chamber members a
discount on purchases made with a valid Membership Card to be provided by the Chamber to all interested members.
You may withdraw or make changes at any time to this discount/ item offered by sending written notice to The Greater
Dade City Chamber of Commerce.
All discounts and services will be evaluated prior to acceptance into the program.
To participate, complete the form below and return via mail/fax 352-567-3770/email [email protected] or
[email protected].
There is no charge to participate in this discount program, but you must be a Chamber Member.
Participation Form
Business Name__________________________________________________________________________________
Address________________________________________________________________________________________
City__________________________________________State_________________Zip__________________________
Phone____________________________________________Fax___________________________________________
E-Mail_________________________________________________________________________________________
Contact Name___________________________________________________________________________________
Description of Discount Being Offered_______________________________________________________________
Expiration date (optional): __________________________________________________________________________________
Authorized Signature___________________________________________Date______________________________
Diamond Sponsors
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Florida Hospital Zephyrhills
A great way to package all of your
advertising, and partnering sponsorships
for the Chamber all together.
Want more information, please call
Melody Floyd at 352-567-3769
The Greater Dade City Chamber of Commerce
14112 8th Street
Dade City, FL 33525
The Chamber wants to thank our
Members for your continued support.
Are You Using Your Discount Card???
Chamber Member to Member Discount Program
Support Your Fellow Chamber Members while Saving $$$$$$
3A Home Repair
Richie Uber
813-862-6239
[email protected]
10% OFF any Service/Repairs
FREE Estimates
Chris’ A/C Company
12232 US Hwy 301
Dade City, FL 33525
352-521-4977
www.chrisaccompany.com
Absolute Air Systems, Inc.
37325 Kossik Road
Zephyrhills, FL 33541
813-779-0101
www.getcoldair.com
Creative Water Concepts/Southeast
Bottling & Beverage
15340 Citrus Country Drive
Dade City, FL 33523
352-567-7400
50% off 10 cases of private labeled
bottled water
10% off military, seniors and first time
customer. FREE Estimates
All-Tech Air & Filtration, LLC
38225 12th Street, Suite A
Zephyrhills, FL 33542
813-870-6934
$20.00 off next SMA or Service (only).
Burtons Booth
www.burtonsbooth.com
Please call or email for all product
information and orders.
315-868-1574
www.burtonsbooth.com
[email protected]
10% off all purchases over $25.00
Campus Gear
32745 SR 52
San Antonio, FL 33579
813-783-4364
www.campusgear.biz
[email protected]
10% off w/Student, Faculty, Staff
ID, or Valid Chamber Membership Card
Carriage Trade Dry Cleaners
38220 Howard Avenue
Dade City, FL 33525
352-518-0951
www.carriagetradedrycleaning.com
10 % off All Dry Cleaning
$5.00 off service call/service
Critter Creations, Inc
17231 Bellamy Bros Blvd
San Antonio, FL 33576
352-588-3011
www.crittercreationsinc.com
10% off new customers first order
(excluding artwork)
Dickey’s Barbecue Pit
2653 Bruce B Downs Blvd Suite 101
Wesley Chapel, FL 33544
813-406-4473
10% off your next catering order
Dog-Mania & Cats and By Design
37846 Meridian Avenue
Dade City, FL 33525
352-457-9616
15% off all Dog-Mania & Cats
by Design purchases. Pet boutique
items or custom embroidery &
personalized photo item.
Emerald Inspection Service, LLC.
PO Box 1637
Dade City, FL 33526
352-322-2700
www.emeraldinspectionservice.com
$25 off any inspection service
(one discount per home)
Updated 7/9/15
First National Bank of Pasco
13315 US Hwy 301
Dade City, FL 33525
352-521-0141
$100 to Chamber Members that open a
new business transaction account.
Account must be open 90 days and in
good standings and have a daily
balance of $2,500 or more to receive
credit
Garden of Eden Salon & Spa
14220 8th Street #103
Dade City, FL 33523
352-523-0300
www.gardenofedendadecity.com
20% off on all massages, pedicures,
manicures, body & face treatments
Gear Spinners
1048 Kennewick Court
Wesley Chapel, FL 33543
813-235-0554
20% off Anti-Virus Software Yearly
Subscription (Regular price $39 per
computer) Ask about bulk discounts.
Hampton Inn Dade City/Zephyrhills
13215 US Hwy 301
Dade City, FL 33525
352-567-5277
www.dadecityzephyrhills.hamptoninn.com
15% off room rack rates
Expires: 12/31/15
Integrity Resources-Delivery,
Hauling, Lark
8836 Gall Blvd
Zephyrhills, FL 33541
813-788-4011
www.integrityinc.us
10% off window price on sheds
Imagine Solutions Group
12630 Curley Street Suite 101
San Antonio, FL 33576
813-440-2741
FREE Consultation and 20% off 1st
month’s service with a signed contract.
Continued on back….
I R Staffing
8836 Gall Blvd
Zephyrhills, FL 33541
813-788-4011
www.irstaffing.us
4 hours of billing off your first staffing
order
Meridian Counseling Center
38108 Meridian Ave
Dade City, FL 33525
352-518-5232
www.meridiancounselingcenter.net
20% off products or services for up to
one month
Microtel Inn & Suites Zephyrhills
7839 Gall Blvd
Zephyrhills, FL 33541
813-783-2211
www.miceotelinn/29635
10% off room rack rates
Nosnaws Corp DBA IHOP 36-192
13100 US Hwy 301
Dade City, FL 33525
352-567-6977
20% discount for Chamber Members
Pioneer Florida Museum & Village
15602 Pioneer Museum Road
Dade City, FL 33523
352-567-0262
www.pioneerfloridamuseum.org
10% off annual membership
Riesdorph Reporting Group, Inc
201 E Kennedy Blvd., Suite 712
Tampa, FL 33602
813-222-8963
www.rrgtampa.com
10% discount off attendance and
transcript fees for depositions
Sacred Heart Early Childhood
Learning Center
32245 St. Joe Road
Dade City, FL 33525
352-588-4060
50% off registration ($30 Value)
Saint Anthony Catholic SchoolCatholic School System-DOSP, Inc.
32902 Saint Anthony Way
San Antonio, FL 33576
352-588-3041
www.stanthonyscholfl.org
$50.00 off application fee for
new student
Sam’s Club
27727 SR 56
Wesley Chapel, FL 33545
813-929-7057
www.samsclub.com
$10 gift card for New/Renewal of Basic
Savings Membership or Basic Business
$25 gift card for New/Renewal of Plus
Membership/Business
Spivey Karate
12240 S Hwy 301
Dade City, FL 33525
352-518-9409
www.spiveykarate.com
½ OFF any program offered to chamber
Members
Tampa Bay Golf & Country Club
10641 Old Tampa Bay Drive
San Antonio, FL 33576
352-588-0059
www.tbgolfclub.com
Purchase One Green Fee, Get Second
Free
Florida Hospital Zephyrhills Presents:
The Greater Dade City Chamber of Commerce Business Breakfast
Join us for made to order omelets, waffles, yogurt parfaits and more as Florida Hospital
Zephyrhills shares exciting details about its new CREATION® Health Wellness Center
and Wellness Spa. You’ll learn about the Wellness Center’s newest amenities,
including the wellness spa, and receive details about pre-sale pricing to save you money.
When:
Time:
Where:
Tuesday, November 17, 2015
7:00 AM Networking | 7:30 AM Breakfast
CREATION Café at Florida Hospital Zephyrhills
7050 Gall Blvd.
Zephyrhills, FL 33541
è $5 for members and guests payable to
The Greater Dade City Chamber of Commerce
Hosted by Florida Hospital Zephyrhills.
Casio Jones
Wellness Director
Florida Hospital Zephyrhills
FHZeph.org
Find us on Facebook
RSVP to [email protected] or call (352) 567-3769.
Florida Hospital Zephyrhills Presents:
Getting Down to the Bare Bones
What’s on your mind?
An informal Q&A with Dr. Trey Alexander
If you have questions about aching joints, arthritis, hip and knee pain and available
treatments for these issues, then you’ll want to attend this round table discussion
with Dr. Gerald “Trey” Alexander, a board certified Orthopedic Surgeon. Dr. Alexander
will host this informal Q&A on the first Wednesday of every month. There’s no
charge, but reservations are required. Please call (877) 534-3108.
Gerald “Trey” Alexander, MD
Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon
When:Wednesdays
November 4 and December 2
Time: 12:15 pm to 12:45 pm
Where: Florida Hospital Zephyrhills
The Wellness Center Conference Room
7050 Gall Blvd., Zephyrhills, FL 33541
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Light refreshments will be served.
FHZeph.org
Reservations are required. Please call (877) 534-3108.
Find us on Facebook
Florida Hospital Zephyrhills Presents:
Knee Joint Preservation in the Active Adult
Brian C. Domby, MD
Orthopedic Surgeon
Lunch & Learn
Joint pain in the knee can keep you from doing the things you enjoy. Florida Hospital Zephyrhills invites you to
attend a Lunch & Learn where Dr. Brian Domby, a board certified Orthopedic Surgeon, will discuss joint preservation
procedures and treatments of cartilage and meniscus disorders of the knee. Learn how you can restore normal and
pain-free function to your knee.
When:
Time:
Where:
Monday, November 9, 2015
12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
Wellness Center Conference Room
(off Main Lobby)
Florida Hospital Zephyrhills
7050 Gall Boulevard | Zephyrhills, FL 33541
FHZeph.org
è Lunch will be provided.
Find us on Facebook
Seating is limited. RSVP by calling (877) 534-3108.
The Healthiest,
Freshest Produce
A natural and organic bulk
foods store offering healthy
and convenient foods for the
community.
Featuring
locally
and
U.S.
grown bulk produce, dried
fruits and nuts, organic foods,
gluten-free
products,
11851 Curley Street
San Antonio, FL 33576
Phone: 813-713-0415
teas,
healthful breads and pastries.
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boxed
selections
and gift baskets. Delivery and
pick-up service available.
(813) 713-0415
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Yoders. Includes Apple Butter, Jams, Jelly and Dried Fruit and Snack items
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Organic Mango,
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Local Fruits and Vegetables
Mixed Greens, Bibb, Arugula.
Nuts and Seeds, Raw and roasted
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opcorn from our Amish provider. Produce
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Quick Meal Ideas
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Seasonal fresh fruit smoothies snack items
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X-ceptional customer service.
Yoder’s Products
Zipity Do Da Zippity Yeah!
Marvin L. Robertson, Conductor
Teresa Ancaya, Piano
Keith Rasmussen, Organ
Instrumental Ensemble
Saturday, November 21, 2015 • 5:00 pm
East Pasco Seventh-day Adventist Church
7333 Dairy Road, Zephyrhills, Florida
FHZeph.org
è No
reservations required.
Find us on Facebook
FEATURING
JEREMY ROSADO
31st Annual
American Idol Star & Recording Artist
Christmas Tree
Lighting Celebration
a Family-Friendly, Free Event Hosted by Florida Hospital Zephyrhills
Sunday, December 6, 2015
Noon to 6:30 pm – Rain or Shine
Front Lawn at Florida Hospital Zephyrhills
with Large Monitors so Everyone Can See!
Schedule of Events
Noon
Tree Decorating Begins
Entertainment at the Circle of Trees
3:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Visits with Santa
Entertainment at the Circle of Trees
5:30 pm
Program with headliner Jeremy Rosado;
the Florida Hospital Zephyrhills Chorale;
the East Pasco Adventist Academy Bell
Choir; and other special guests
Lighting of the trees and fireworks
will conclude the program.
7050 Gall Blvd., Zephyrhills, FL 33541 • (813) 788-0411 • FHZeph.org •
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Arts In Motion Community Youth
Theatre Arts Education, Inc.
Proudly Presents
Music by ALAN MENKEN • Lyrics by LYNN AHRENS
Book by MIKE OCKRENT & LYNN AHRENS
Based on the story by Charles Dickens.
Original Choreography by Susan Stroman. Originally directed by Mike Ockrent.
Originally Presented by Radio City Entertainment At the Theater at Madison Square Garden.
Friday, Nov. 20th - 7:30 PM
Saturday, Nov. 21st - 3:00 & 7:30 PM
Sunday, Nov. 22nd - 3:00 PM
Adults - $15.00 • Seniors - $12.00
Students Grades K-12 - $7.00
Performances at Pasco Middle School • 13925 14th Street, Dade City
TICKETS: ArtsInMotionPasco.org
(352) 834-1AIM (1246)
A CHRISTMAS CAROL is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatrer International (MTI).
All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI.
421 West 54th Street, New York, NY 10019 • 212-541-4684 • Fax 212-397-4684
www.MTIShows.com
35745 SR 52
San Antonio, FL 33576
Mon - Wed: 10 - 5
10 - 6
Thur - Fri:
10 - 5
Saturday:
352-588-4866
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