700 Main Street, Sebastian, FL 32958 www.SebastianChamber.com (772) 589-5969 October 2011 Issue MEMBER SPOTLIGHT Leslie Swan - Supervisor of Elections districting, or the loss of use of a building for various rea- sons, or the need to consolidate polling places for budget , I am Leslie Swan, the reduction purposes. Voters will be notified of any pre- new Supervisor of Elections cinct or polling place changes by the receipt of an updated in Indian River County. I voter information card. Any registered voter may request was appointed in March by an Absentee Ballot or vote at a designated Early Voting Governor Rick Scott to fill site, in lieu of going to their assigned polling place on this position due to former Election Day. Supervisor of Elections, Kay If you haven’t checked out our updated website, it is up Clem’s resignation. I am and running. The site, www.voteindianriver.com is de- truly honored and humbled signed in response to the election information needs of the to receive this appointment residents of Indian River County. The new sample ballot from Florida’s Governor. tab gives voters the ability to access “precinct specific” sample ballots, acquire information on where to vote on On November 8th, 2011 the Elections office will conduct Election Day, and upcoming elections applicable to each city council elections for the cities of Fellsmere, Sebastian voter’s precinct. Voter’s will also be able to request an and Vero Beach. Although municipal elections may be absentee ballot, review and update their registration infor- smaller in size than Primary and General Elections, they mation, check the status of their absentee ballot and re- too are significant, and the amount of energy and time it view their voting activity for the past 12 months. takes preparing for them still remains high. Questions With easy access to forms and information, voters are regarding municipal elections should be directed to the now able to obtain information on-line without the assis- municipality’s city clerk. tance of elections staff personnel. Forms that are avail- If you would like to request an absentee ballot for the up- able on-line include voter registration forms, change of coming elections, please go to our website at address and name forms, data request forms for candi- www.voteindianriver.com or call our office at 226-3440. dates, and absentee ballot request forms. The many web- When submitting your absentee ballot request make sure site enhancements allow the Elections office to dissemi- we have your correct mailing address. Per Florida Law, nate information 24 hours a day and better serve the needs absentee ballots are not forwardable by the post office. of Indian River County voters. As a reminder, our 2011 Redistricting is a word you will be hearing a lot during the Voter’s Guide and Government Officials Guide are also next two years. After the 2010 census results were com- available on our website. Whether you are a first-time puted, Florida gained an additional two seats in the U.S. voter, a new voter to the state of Florida, or a seasoned House of Representatives for a total of twenty-seven voter, these guides contain information to help you be- statewide. It is up to each individual state to draw its own come an effective and empowered voter. congressional and legislative boundaries. This process is We are always looking for Election Day workers. If you called redistricting and it involves adjusting established are interested in becoming a poll worker, please visit our electoral district boundaries in response to population website or call our office at 772-226-3444 to sign up for shifts. A legislative district, precinct boundary or polling an orientation class. Remember “Your Vote Is Your place may need to be changed. It is our job at the Supervisor of Elections office to work Voice, Speak Up!” with our county commission and school district, along If you would like to “make the front page” of our newslet- with the Senate and House Reapportionment Committees ter, make sure you schedule time this month at one of our to map out the voting precincts in our County. Relocation networking activities, and maybe your name will be draw of a polling place is never taken lightly by the elections for the monthly spotlight! Check out our calendar inside! office, but may be necessary based on the outcome of re-

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SEPTEMBER CHAMBER EVENTS Breakfast at SpringHill Suites by Marriott - Vero Beach

Luncheon at Capt. Hiram’s

Lunch Speaker: Debbie Mayfield Lunch Sponsor: Andy Bowler FL State Representative and Beth Mitchell, Habitat for Humanity Executive Director 18th Annual Lifestyle & Media Auction

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Sebastian River Area Chamber of Commerce Calendar of Events October 2011

October 6 Executive Committee 8:00 a.m. Chamber Office

October 7 Chamber Breakfast 8:00 a.m. No More Before Chamber Offices on Main St.

Oct. 11 Chamber Lunch at Marsh Landing Restaurant, Fellsmere Noon Guest Speaker: Waste Management Lunch Sponsor: United Way of Indian River County Reservations please, $ 15, without reservations $20 per person

Oct. 12 Full Board Meeting 8:00 a.m. Chamber Main St. Offices

Oct. 17 Tourism Meeting 5:30 p.m. Chamber Main St. Offices

Oct. 19 Business Development Committee 8:00 a.m. Chamber Main St. Offices

7:00 p.m. City of Sebastian Council Candidates Forum City Council Chambers Sponsored by the Chamber Legislative/Government Affairs Committee

Oct. 20 Business & Pleasure at Kim Ellis Insurance Services 5:30 p.m. With Food, Drink and Entertainment! Reservations, please! 990 US Hwy. 1, Suite A, Sebastian

Oct. 27 Chamber Learning Workshop at the Chamber Office 2:00-4:00 p.m. WCN Blog Workshop—presented by Richard and Cheri Martin Reservations Please, free to Chamber members

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The 3rd Annual SCJH Latin Festival… A Charity Event Comes to Sebastian, Florida October 8th 8am-8pm At Sebastian Municipal Airport

The Sebastian Charter Junior High Latin Festival promises to be a fun filled family event; the first of its kind held at the Airport. The Festival is benefiting Sebastian Charter Junior High School; an “A+” ranked charter school in Indian River County. The current structure has a life expectancy of less than forty eight months. The President & chairman of the Board, John Rivera, produced and developed this Latin Festival to help raise money to build a new permanent school house. The Festival has an exciting line up of the best in Latin: Music & Dance headlined by the renowned, Adlan Cruz and His Orches- tra. A 12 hour, free festival, with free parking, will take you on a magical journey through Latin music, culture and dance. David Cedeno Herman Olivera and Adlan Cruz will perform under the stars as the dance floor opens to the audience for 8 hours hosted by the multi talented Orlando Leon.

There will be dance lessons, dance performances, vintage air craft, vintage automobiles and motorcy- cles along with performances by the Skydive Sebastian sky dive team. A full array of cuisine and cul- ture will be available along the festival’s vendor row with boutiques and kiosks offering food and mer- chandise for sale to the crowd. LoPresti Aviation Breakfast at 8 a.m. starts the day.

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Member News The Sebastian Area Historical Register online or in person now for and benefits for your business. The Society will present “The War of Vero Beach Museum of Art Fall fundraiser will be held Fridays, No- Northern Aggression” by Fred Adult Classes. The fall term begins vember 4, 11, 18, senior division at Mensing on Wed., Oct 12 at the on Oct. 3, 2011. All classes are 5:00 p.m. and open division at 6:30 North Indian River County Library taught by qualified professional art p.m., at the Boulevard Village and starting at 7:30 pm. Before the pro- instructors and working artists and Tennis Club. For more information gram, the Society will hold its an- include drawing, paint, sculpt, pho- please call the Youth Guidance of- nual meeting at 7:00 pm. This is the tograph, create ceramics and more. fice at 772-770-5040 or visit first of five presentations to be Go to www.verobeachmuseum.org. www.ircyouth.com. given by the Society this season, admission is always free. The Craft Club of Sebastian will St. Elizabeth’s Episcopal Church have the first show for the fall sea- will be holding a Pet Blessing on To herald in October as National son, Saturday, October 1st, 2011 Saturday, October 8th from 10 Breast Cancer Awareness Month, from 9am till 3pm at Riverview a.m.– 2 p.m. and a Rummage Sale Indian River Medical Center of- Park, US 1, Sebastian. Nice selec- on October 28th & 29th from 8 fers its second annual “Break for tion of handmade crafts. A portion a.m.– 2 p.m. at 901 Clearmont St, Breast Cancer Breakfast on the Go” of the proceeds are donated to char- Sebastian. event on Friday, Oct. 14, from 7 to 9 ity. For space, call Linda at 321- a.m. The first 250 people who drive 327-5389. Recipes for your furry friends! Dr. through the entrance loop at the Amy Cousino of the Cat’s Meow Cancer Center at IRMC will receive Become a sponsor for the Youth Cat Clinic will be holding a Free a free continental breakfast to go, Guidance Master of the King of the Cooking Class on Friday, October including Panera’s Pink Ribbon Ba- Hill Tennis Tournament! Various 28th from 11am-Noon! Call 388- gel! levels available with great exposure 5550 for information. Welcome New Members!

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Tourism Tidbits TOURISM BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT By Nicole Capp Holbrook

The Chamber has a Tourism Committee that meets on a quarterly basis and it is com- prised of Chamber members that are in the tourism industry. The purpose of the commit- tee is to create new ideas on how to pro- mote tourism in the Sebastian River Area that will benefit our community. The meet- ings are also an opportunity to brainstorm ideas and network with other tourism busi- nesses throughout the community.

On August 17, 2009, Hotel Equities opened the 83 The Tourism Committee will meet one more suite SpringHill Suites by Marriott in Vero Beach time this year and if you are a tourism re- located at 5115 Indian River Blvd. The SpringHill lated business, you won’t want to miss it! We Suites by Marriott is owned by Kite Properties have two great speakers coming to talk to based in Vero Beach and managed by Hotel Equi- our group: Jennifer Coto from VISIT FLOR- ties which is based out of Atlanta, Georgia.

IDA and Barbara Riley from Booking.com. The SpringHill Suites- Vero Beach is ideal for busi- Jennifer is going to talk to us about what ness and leisure travelers who look for style and VISIT FLORIDA is working on, their free list- inspiration in their stay. Everything from furniture ing opportunity, and what we can do to make to lighting is carefully selected to offer a calm and the Sebastian River Area stand out on refreshing alternative for travelers/ Separate living, working and sleeping assure guests have VISITFLORIDA.com. Barbara is going to talk flexibility and ease. The perfect place to sink into a to us about Booking.com, Europe’s leading good night's sleep, the hotel offers luxurious bed- online hotel reservation site and how we can ding alongside an iHome docking station in every receive FREE marketing and target interna- suite. A comfortable pullout sofa bed and lounge tional visitors. offers additional space for relaxation or extra family members. Presenting guests with a spa-like experi- ence, a separate bathroom and shower area, ac- We will also be doing a drawing for a chance cessed through sleek sliding glass doors and crea- to win the “Tourism Business Spotlight” fea- tive lighting, all of which help guests reenergize tured in the Chamber Currents. We will be and revive. drawing 3 winners; one for December, Janu- The bright and inviting lobby offers a great venue for conducting casual meetings or simply to social- ary & February. ize. Business travelers can take advantage of our complimentary wireless internet services in the The meeting will take place on Monday, Oc- lobby as well as in our suites. tober 17th at 5:30 p.m. at the Sebastian River Area Chamber of Commerce. The hotel offers 676 sq. ft. in meeting space, busi- ness services, same-day dry cleaning, guest laun- dry facilities, and outdoor heated swimming pool, With season just around the corner, I en- and extensive state-of-the-art fitness center as well courage all of our tourism businesses to at- as complimentary newspapers. The Market offers tend. If you would like more information, convenient 24/7 access to food and beverages and please contact me at (772) 589-5969 or a daily complimentary hot breakfast is SpringHill Suites' way of making sure a guests have a good email [email protected]. start to their day. The SpringHill Suites by Marriott also features complimentary van service seven days a week between the hours of 7am - 10pm, and travels a 10 mile radius of the property.

Membership Memos By Kim Cerreto 2011 Board of Directors

What would you do with a chance to introduce your- Officers self to every new member that joined the Chamber. Debbi Vickers, Scripps Treasure Coast What a great opportunity to build a new relationship Newspapers – President and network with businesses in your area. Theresa Tolle, Bay Street Pharmacy & Home Health Care – Vice President Bob Daberkow, Southern Fulfillment That is what our Ambassador Team Members get Services– Treasurer to do every month. As an Ambassador your du- Margie Duffell, Wells Fargo Home Mortgage— ties are to: · Assist new members at events and introduce Immediate Past President them to other members of the chamber · Contact new members each month and invite them to functions Elected Directors · Serve as hospitality or greeters at Sandi Gehrke, TD Bank chamber events Emily Holliman, Sebastian River · Attend an Ambassador Committee Meeting Medical Center monthly one hour before the luncheon. Patti Jamar, Encore Sunshine Park Betty Lollio, Seacoast National Bank Michelle Napier, Dill & Evans, LLC The benefits of being an Ambassador are: Maggie Sammons, Custom Air Systems · Positive exposure and name recognition for you and your business · Ambassador Ribbon classifying you as a Appointed Directors team member Capt. Christy Lenz, “Casual Crusin” · Opportunity to receive Ambassador of the Chuck Mechling, Collier Club Year award Chris O’Rourke, CPA · Win prizes throughout the year. Ted Pankiewicz, Park Place

Shawn Reeves, Merriweather Designs

We are looking for more members to join our Am- bassador Team. If you have any questions or would like to join our next meeting call 772-589-5969. Ex Officio Wesley Davis, Indian River County Commissioner Susan Adams, Mayor, City of Fellsmere Did you know….. Don Wright, Vice Mayor, Word of Mouth is the best referral system. When City of Sebastian you eat at a great restaurant and tell someone about Jason Nunemaker, City Manager, it, that is a word of mouth referral. You know at City of Fellsmere least 10 business owners that we may never come into contact with and you can let them know that you are a Chamber Member by telling them about it. We Love Our Chamber Members! Chamber Staff Beth L. Mitchell – Executive Director Nicole Capp Holbrook – Tourism Coordinator Any tips from your business trade is appreciated so Britney Faulk – Information Specialist we can share them with all of our chamber members. Kim Cerreto – Membership Director Please email me at [email protected]. Mandy Karst - Accounting

October, 2011 Beth L. Mitchell, Executive Director

One of the most basic principles for making and keeping peace in confrontations is that there should be an honest attempt at the reconciliation of differences before resorting to combat. We hope that the distractions on the riverfront will be resolved soon, so that our businesses can get down to doing what they do best, and prepare for the upcoming season with renewed spirit and energy. There is much to be excited about on In- dian River Dr., and in the Sebastian area, plenty for our visitors and community to enjoy. And hey, what about those elephants in Fellsmere? And wait until you see the Frog Leg t-shirts this year! With the Clam- bake weekend closing in on us in the first week of November, we are looking forward to the beginning of season, cooler weather and plenty of visitors!

The Chamber’s annual Lifestyle and Media Auction, in its 18th year, was once again a great event, with plenty of fun and great advertising packages and places to stay, things to do, and an awesome venue. We’ve thanked everybody in the insert with the newsletter, and I encourage you to take note of the long list of businesses that participated, the generosity and support is greatly appreciated. I personally want to thank our Chamber team, Britney Faulk, Nicole Holbrook and Kim Cerreto, they did a yeoman’s job and any successes are only achieved with their great team work.

This month we have breakfast here at the chamber office, hosted by one of our home based businesses, No More Before. We encourage other businesses that might not have a convenient location to consider crea- tive places to have a breakfast, and let us know if you want to bring the Chamber folks to you!

October 19 the Chamber’s Legislative/Government Affairs Committee will again sponsor a City Council Candidates forum at the Sebastian City Hall. The forum will also be televised for the Sebastian voters. We look forward to thoughtful questions and answers, and discussions on the issues that are important to the community and the businesses in the area.

We join Waste Management out in Fellsmere at Marsh Landing Restaurant for a fabulous lunch, hopefully Susan will serve up the MeeMaw Cobbler for dessert, and we are looking forward to the United Way representatives bringing their message of “giving to the community” to our lunch attendees.

As I mentioned above, now is the time that our tourism businesses are preparing for the up and coming season, and the Chamber follows suit. We will be reorganizing and rearranging some of our floor space at the Visitor’s Center in October to create a more inviting welcome space for the 5,000 visitors that will be coming through our doors. I mention this to remind you that brochures, business cards and goodies are a great way to have your business introduced to these visitors, and we can always use your materials! Please check and see if you have these items in our inventory, with over 450 members, it is difficult to reach out to everybody, but we have plenty of space. So, help us help you. Stop by and bring your stuff with you!

Looking forward to 75 degree weather! Have a prosperous month!

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