MEMBER SPOTLIGHT 700 Main Street, Sebastian, FL 32958 www.SebastianChamber.com (772) 589-5969 July 2011 Issue

David and Patti Jamar Broker/Owner & Co-Owner Remember the old commercial where the man said “I liked the product so much, I bought the company?” Well, that’s the same phrase David Jamar uttered in 1999 when he and his wife Patti bought RE/MAX Riverside. Born and raised in Duluth, MN, David moved briefly to Asheville, NC, then on to Florida while working in the roofing supply business. Soon af-terwards, he bought a condo in Sebastian from a local, well-established real estate company. He loved the realty company so much, he began working for them as a real estate agent. Shortly thereafter, the company was renamed RE/MAX Riverside. When the broker decided to retire in 1999, David became the broker and purchased the franchise. “One of the things that struck me about the RE/MAX organization was its quality of people, the vast training and tremendous resources the organization gives its owners and agents” says

David. “From Day 1, you realize that the entire RE/MAX network is behind you, making sure you have the tools and technology necessary to succeed in the ever-changing real estate market”. Backed by a powerful internet presence and a na-tional TV ad campaign, every RE/MAX agent receives a personal website and access to daily leads from www.remax.com , the premier search engine for real estate buyers and sellers. This support has lead to RE/MAX Riverside being one of the largest real estate offices in the South Bre-vard/Indian River County market. People looking to buy or hoping to sell can count on RE/MAX

Riverside to be a professional, established, well-informed and trusted real estate agency with a proven track record of success. RE/MAX Riverside also believes in helping oth-ers by giving back to the local community. “Every one of our agents contributes a portion of each transaction to the Children’s Miracle Net-work, a cause we have supported since 1999” says David. Throughout the years, RE/MAX Riv-erside agents have donated well over $20,000 to this worthy cause. So, when you hear the phrase “Nobody sells more real estate than RE/MAX, think of RE/MAX Riv-erside, 1603 U.S. Highway One in Sebastian. Contact us at 772-589-2888 or davidja-mar@bellsouth.net. If you would like to “make the front page” of our newslet-ter, make sure you schedule time this month at one of our networking activities, and maybe your name will be draw for the monthly spotlight! Check out our calendar inside!

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JUNE CHAMBER EVENTS Breakfast at the Sebastian River Area Chamber of Commerce

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Sebastian River Area Chamber of Commerce Calendar of Events

July 2011 July 1 Chamber Monthly Breakfast 8:00 a.m. American Red Cross North Treasure Coast Chapter Chamber Offices July 4 Sebastian’s Freedom Festival ALL DAY Parade, Party in the Park and Fireworks! Sponsored by the Lions Club of Sebastian and The City of Sebastian July 7 Executive Committee Meeting 8:00 a.m. Chamber Offices July 8 Legislative/Government Affairs Committee 8:30 a.m. Chamber Offices July 12 Chamber Monthly Luncheon at Capt. Hiram’s Tiffany Room Noon Guest Speaker: Athalia Jones, American Red Cross North Treasure Coast Chapter, Director of Disaster Services Personal and Business Preparation Sponsored by the Humane Society of Indian River County With Reservations Please, $15, at the door, $20 July 13 Full Chamber Board Meeting 8:00 a.m. Chamber Offices July 19 Tourism Committee 5:30 p.m. Chamber Offices July 20 Business Development Committee 8:00 a.m. Chamber Offices July 21 Chamber Business and Pleasure 5:30 p.m. Southern Sisters Cafe

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2011 Florida Legislative Session Chambers Election Law

The 2011 legislative session recently ended and among the bills passed was one that affects election laws and procedures. Although the 158 page bill contains many provisions relating to elections administration, there are several changes that will directly affect voters this upcoming 2012 election season. Beginning with the Presidential Preference Primary Election, it may be as late as October 1, 2011, before the date is decided by an appointed committee. The law creates a 10 member Presidential Preference Primary Date Selection Committee, which establish the Primary date every four years to fall between the beginning of Janu-ary and the beginning of Marc. Supervisor of Elections, Leslie Swan, said “The uncertainty of the exact date for the presidential Preference Primary Election really leaves our office in a difficult position as far as schedul-ing training for our poll workers and securing polling locations”> We are hoping for a decision prior to the Oc-tober 1, 2011 deadline in order to prepare for this election. The Florida State Association of Supervisor of Elections is actively lobbying Governor Scott, Senate President Haridopolous and Speaker Cannon to expedite the decision. Another election date has changed. The Primary election date was moved up from 10 weeks to 12 weeks prior to the general election. The Primary Election for 2012 will take place on August 14th. The means that the candidate qualifying will also be two weeks earlier. The bill reduces early voting to an 8 day period, beginning from the 10th to the 3rd day before the election. Early voting will begin on a Saturday and end the following Saturday prior to an election. The new provision requires voters who attempt to change their address at the polls on Election Day, from another county within Florida into Indian River County, will be required to vote a provisional ballot. There is an exemption in place for active uniformed service members or their family, but this provision is counter to the procedure currently in place. With respect to voting by absentee ballot, the legislation has once again changed, and an absentee ballot request will be valid for up to two election cycles. Another significant change requires third party voter registration organizations to register with the Division of Election before engaging in any voter registration activities. It also requires such groups to submit voter registration applications within 48 hours of receipt instead of 10 days, and ablate applications will result in monetary fines. Information on the new election laws is available on the Supervisor of Elections website at www.voteindianriver.com.

____________________________________________________________________ New 2010 GBP Estimates

The Bureau of Economic Analysis recently announced new Gross Domestic product (GDP) estimates for 2010, which measures the overall economic output of the market value of all final goods and services produced within a year. In current dollars, Florida’s Gross Domestic Products stands at $747.735 billion. In chained dollars, which are adjusted for inflation, Florida's economy grew 1.4% in 2010. The biggest contributors to Florida Economic growth were Wholesale and Retail Trade as well as Health Care and Social Services. Construction was the biggest drag on growth, declining 0.4%. According to Mark Vitner, Senior Economist at Wells Fargo, the recession cut a little deeper and lingered a little longer in Florida. The good news is that conditions have strengthened over the past year and at least some modest improvement is now evident across most of Florida’s major metropolitan areas.” While the 2010 estimates show improvement in Florida, increasing from 732.89 billion in 2009, the figure is still below Florida's GDP peak of $759.57 billion in 2007. Also, the U.S. overall economy grew faster than Florida, climbing 2.6%. To view the latest GDP figures and hundreds of other metrics on the condition of Florida’ economy, visit the Florida Scorecard at www.The FloridaScorecard.com.

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Glen T. Casto, DDS, MDS, PA Glen Casto and Tanya Poppell 621 Sebastian Blvd., Suite B Sebastian, FL 32958 772-388-6400 Fax 772-388-6446 t@gtcasto.com Dentists – Endodontist & Oral Surgeon

Allstar Appliance Service Gil Ballon 137 Sebastian Blvd., Suite A Sebastian, FL 32958 772-778-3178 800-306-9930 www.allstarapplianceonline.com allstarappliance@aol.com Appliance Repair and Part Sales

Native Tackle Supply Mike Alonso 807 Indian River Drive Sebastian, FL 32958 772-228-6040 Fax 772-228-6041 www.nativetackle.com info@nativetackle.com Bait & Tackle Shop

Sigman Law Firm, P.A. Angela Sigman 1069 Main Street, Suite 209 Sebastian, FL 32958 772-388-2151 Fax 866-298-7123 www.sigmanlawfirm.com angela@sigmanlawfirm.com Attorneys

Managed Care Options, Inc. (MCO, Inc.) Amber Curll 1205 US Hwy 1 Sebastian, FL 32958 866-581-1793 Fax 772-581-1794 www.managedcareoptions.com Risk Management

Williams, Cindy – Primerica Financial Services Cindy Williams, Independent Agent 9035 Americana Road, Suite 14 Vero Beach, FL 32966 772-713-1991 772-569-9838 Fax 772-257-0061 LJHU7@primerica.com Financial Services

Immigration Services U.S.A. Dexter Harris 920 US Hwy 1, Suite G Sebastian, FL 32958 772-918-4359 772-453-3336 Fax 866-232-1976 dexterrharris@aol.com Attorneys/Immigration

Membership News!

LoPresti First Saturday event on Saturday July 2nd will be offering you a way to fly the skies! Speaker Mike Zidzi-unas will explain how easy it is for anyone to learn to fly in the new aviation category of “Light Sport”. Mike is well know for his expertise with the Rotax Light Sport Aircraft engine and his affiliation with the Light Sport Aircraft “Breezer”. Charity will benefit Sebastian Soccer League (for our local youth). Breakfast begins with coffee and full breakfast at 9 a.m., presentation from 10-11:30 a.m. RSVP for free Remo airplane ride. Donation $8. Call Mimi Er-skine 772-562-4757 for more information.

Rosi Stubbs YOUR local AVON representative has re-ceived several awards in May for her achievements with her AVON business this past year. She was recognized for #2 in sales in her division. She was recognized for #2 in sales increase in her division. She was also recognized for most customers served and most new customers served in her division. Her division is the Sun Dollar and includes about 750 women. She has made great strides each year since she joined AVON seven years ago in January and she continues to excel and will be hiring more AVON represen-tatives. Come and sell with her by calling 772-778-5277.

The Knights of Columbus and Champion Home Health Care donated to the West Palm Beach Veteran's Admini-stration Medical Center dozens of bags filled with personal care and non perishable food items, along with a cash dona-tion of $388 on June 1st, 2011. The cash donation of $388 was collected from parishioners at St. Sebastian Church on Sunday May 22nd, 201 as a Memorial Day contribution. Many of the personal care and food items were also do-nated by St. Sebastian parishioners. Several personal care items were added to the collection by Champion Home Health Care. Anyone interested in donating items two the next Knights of Columbus Veterans Collection can contact Tom Michaels at Champion Home Health Care 772-257-0442. Champion Home Health Care is a Knights of Co-lumbus and Veteran’s Administration preferred Home Health Care Provider.

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Tourism Tidbits By Nicole Capp Holbrook

Do high gas prices have you staying close to home this summer? If so, I have put together a list of 30 ideas on what you can do to make the best of your Summer “Staycation” right here in the Sebastian River Area. Sometimes we get so caught up in the everyday hustle and bustle that we forget about all of the wonder-ful things there are to do in our own back-yard. A Summer Staycation is a great oppor-tunity to re-discover our area! And just think of all the things you’ll be able to do with the money you’re saving on gas!! 1. Go fishing in one of our many waterways- the Atlantic Ocean, the Indian River Lagoon, the St. Sebastian River, the Stick Marsh, and Blue Cypress Lake (we have very experience inshore and offshore fishing charters that offer full day or half day fishing trips) 2. Kayak the Indian River Lagoon or St. Sebastian River 3. Take a guided airboat tour of Blue Cypress Lake 4. Learn about the rare antiquities that have washed upon our shores at Mel Fisher & McLarty Treasure Museums 5. Go Skydiving (we have one of the best views in the world) 6. Take a Pontoon Boat Tour (great way to see our abundant wildlife) 7. Learn about our areas history at Sebastian Area Historical Museum 8. Go Shopping (we have all kinds of cute stores and specialty shops) 9. Have a relaxing day at the beach 10. Check out the exhibits at the Vero Beach Museum of Art 11. Rent a boat, jet ski or kayak and go adventuring on your own 12. Have a spa day (get a facial, massage or mani/pedi at one of our local spas) 13. Explore Pelican Island (walk the Centennial trail, or boat/kayak around the island)

14. Visit Sebastian Inlet State Park (have a picnic, hang out at the beach or tidal pool, fish, surf, or visit the Fishing Museum) 15. Hit the links at Sebastian Municipal Golf Course or Sandridge Golf Course 16. Go birding at the St. Sebastian Preserve State Park (21,000+ acres to explore) 17. Have a pool day at the North County Aquatic Center or play at the Splash Pad 18. Go shooting at the Indian River County Public Shooting Range 19. Laugh it up at the Comedy Zone at Riverside Theatre 20. See a show at the Vero Beach Theatre Guild 21. Dine out at our various local restaurants 22. Have a picnic at the Sebastian Storm Water Park 23. Go camping at Sebastian Inlet State Park, Donald MacDonald Park, Long Point Park or one of our local RV Parks 24. Hike, bike or horseback ride at the North Sebastian Conservation Area (18 trails) 25. Discover the Environmental Learning Center’s 64-acre sanctuary (they have a new Touch Tank Encounter) 26. Meet the animals at LaPorte Farms 27. Learn about Sebastian’s Working Waterfront at Fisherman’s Landing (opening later this summer) 28. Go on a Sea Turtle Walk at Sebastian Inlet State Park 29. Take a scenic drive along the Indian River Lagoon National Scenic Byway 30. And if you really want to feel like you’re on vacation, escape to one of our local hotels or resorts for a night or two. If you would like additional information on any of the activities mentioned above, stop by the Chamber’s Visitor’s Center. And to make your money go a little further, make sure you check out our latest “Business to Business Dis-count Program” insert and take advantage of some of the discounts being offered by some of your fellow Chamber members. Have a Wonderful Summer Staycation!

2011 Board of Directors

Officers Debbi Vickers, Scripps Treasure Coast

Newspapers – President Theresa Tolle, Bay Street Pharmacy & Home

Health Care – Vice President Bob Daberkow, Southern Fulfillment

Services– Treasurer Margie Duffell, Wells Fargo Home Mortgage—

Immediate Past President

Elected Directors Sandi Gehrke, TD Bank

Emily Holliman, Sebastian River Medical Center

Patti Jamar, Encore Sunshine Park Betty Lollio, Seacoast National Bank Michelle Napier, Dill & Evans, LLC

Maggie Sammons, Custom Air Systems

Appointed Directors Capt. Christy Lenz, “Casual Crusin”

Chuck Mechling, Collier Club Chris O’Rourke, CPA

Ted Pankiewicz, Park Place Shawn Reeves, Merriweather Designs

Ex Officio

Wesley Davis, Indian River County Commissioner Susan Adams, Mayor, City of Fellsmere

Don Wright, Vice Mayor, City of Sebastian

Jason Nunemaker, City Manager, City of Fellsmere

Chamber Staff

Beth L. Mitchell – Executive Director Nicole Capp Holbrook – Tourism Coordinator

Britney Faulk – Information Specialist Kim Cerreto – Membership Director

Mandy Karst - Accounting

TOURISM BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT

AA Beads & More AA Stained Glass & More

Located just ½ mile north of CR510 on US Hwy 1 in the Wabasso Plaza you will find our unique store, con-taining AA Beads & More and AA Stained Glass & More. In one location you can find anything you might need to create your own stained glass masterpiece, de-sign and make jewelry to coordinate with that special outfit and take classes in silversmithing and jewelry techniques.

When the Indian River Memorial Hospital brought Les-lie to Indian River County, she knew she had found the perfect town in which to raise our son Kenneth. With the idea of taking a year off from work, I rekindled my interest in stained glass.

The opportunity to buy D&L Stained Glass in Vero Beach arose, and Leslie and I decided to put our com-bined 50 years experience in retail into our own busi-ness, opening AA Stained Glass & More in January 2002. The move to our present location, in June 2003, doubled our space and let Leslie move some of her beads out of the house. As she says, when you collect beads for over 30 years, eventually you have to open a bead store or you run out of room.

Leslie began beading in the 1960’s and is also accom-plished at most needle arts and quilting. She likes nothing better than the time to sit with her beads and come up with new designs to teach. Together we offer more than 70 classes in silversmithing, wire work and beading, and are constantly working on new projects. When we have some time off, we go take classes in our other areas of interest; rocks, gems and lapidary arts. Helping in the store we have 2 of our talented former students. Donna started with us in January 2005, after studying stained glass with me, and has an excellent eye for color. Carrie has just joined us this year, and is a talented silversmith and lampwork bead artist. Come see us and discover just what “& More” truly means. We are open Tuesday-Friday 10:30 AM to 5:00 PM and Saturday 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM at 8802 N US Hwy 1, Suite 10, in the Wabasso Plaza. Dave & Leslie Wayment

July, 2011 Beth L. Mitchell, Executive Director

The Lion’s Club of Sebastian performs extraordinary service to our community throughout the year, but it’s the Fourth of July celebration that is their signature event, and the community is so much better for it! My first introduction to the hometown parade was over seventeen years ago, I was blown away then by the community spirit, and each year it never ceases to amaze me. The long hours and laborious efforts put out by the Lion’s Club members to ensure that Sebastian celebrates our national freedom is truly an example of our forefathers intentions. If you have never been to the Fourth of July events in our town, make sure its on your list for this year! We closed out the Concert in the Park Series last month and I am happy to report that we ex-ceeded all records for attendance in 2011. Over the eight concerts held in the park from January to June we entertained over 4,500 visitors and residents in the Riverview Park. Many thanks go to the City’s staff for all of their continued support for this event. We also appreciate the corpo-rate sponsors, Melbourne International Airport and Waste Management for their support and we thank all of our businesses and their generosity. This was the twelfth year for the Series, and I think it is now a fixture in the community schedule. We are moving on our next event this summer and planning the third annual “Grill Out Night” un-der the chairwoman, Wanda Simmons of Paradise Ice Cream. Sign up sheets are in this news-letter and available at the Chamber, we have changed up the challenge this year and replaced watermelon with pineapples. Seems appropriate since almost everybody in Sebastian has pine-apple plants in their yard. Mark your calendars for the first Friday in August when the businesses open up to the community, hold open houses and customer appreciation events. Will someone please create a “Pineapple Martini”? Our three networking events this month give us a double dose of the American Red Cross North Treasure Coast Chapter hosting breakfast at the Chamber offices and then providing a speaker for our lunch at Capt. Hiram’s. We will hear from Athalia Jones the Director of Disaster Services who will speak to us about personal and business disaster preparation. Lunch is sponsored this month by the Humane Society, who have been very busy these last couple of months. We also will experience true southern hospitality at the Southern Sisters Café for our business and pleas-ure! The response from the membership survey has provided very helpful input. Results of the sur-vey will be printed in the August newsletter, and we want to thank every member who spent some time to provide us with feedback. By the time you receive this newsletter we will have attended two Constant Contact seminars and the Disney Institute day long event. Our staff is always looking to upgrade our skills and learn new techniques to help promote you and your business! Have a profitable month, and come see us at the Fourth of July Celebration!

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