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 Hello, 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- Acorn Mini Storage AC & Non AC Units/Boat & R.V. Storage Gated facility, security cameras, 24 hr access SPECIAL-ONE MONTH FREE OFFICE MON-FRI 8:00-6:00 SAT 8:00-4:00 SUN 9:00-4:00 189 Sebastian Blvd. (Rt. 512 East), Sebastian 589-6939 U-Haul Trucks/Trailers for Rent 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 THIS COULD BE YOUR FULL COLOR BUSINESS CARD AD FOR $250/YEAR More Pictures from the 18th Annual Lifestyle & Media Auction 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 THIS COULD BE YOUR BLACK & WHITE BUSINESS CARD AD FOR $200/YEAR WCN Blog Workshop October 27, 2011 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Chamber Main St. Office Free to Chamber Members! Blog Workshop—Beginner Level This workshop is designed for the person that would like to start a blog for fun or business but isn't sure where to start. It is ideal for small businesses and entrepreneurs who want to establish themselves as a knowledgeable resource, would like to build a network of followers and desire to have a greater web presence. What you will learn: 1. How to set up a blog easily and quickly; 2. What plugins, widgets, and tools to use for developing a relationship with your audience; 3. Ideas for content; 4. How to optimize your blog for search engines and branding potential; 5. How to generate revenue from your blog. ____________________________________________________________________________ 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. Salsa, Mambo, Latin, Jazz, Merengue & more! DID YOU KNOW??? THE CHAMBER RESPONDS TO AN AVERAGE OF 60 INQUIRIES A MONTH FROM PEOPLE INTERESTED IN VISITING OR RELOCATING TO OUR AREA. THOSE LEADS COULD BE YOURS FOR ONLY $100 A YEAR! FOR MORE INFO, CALL NICOLE @ 772-589-5969! 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.