Destin’s Bayou, Bay & Back 5K Walk/Run, 10K & Half Marathon sponsored by Shoreline Church Join Biggest Loser Season 8 winner Danny Cahill, title sponsor Shoreline Church, and the Destin Area Sports Commission, during the 2nd Destin’s Bayou, Bay & Back 5K Run/Walk, 10K & Half Marathon. It begins at Clement Taylor Park, 131 Calhoun Ave., in Destin, at 7:30 a.m., rain or shine. Awards will be presented to the overall winners, male and female, as well as to winners in multiple age categories. The half marathon, new to the event this year, showcases the
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Choctawhatchee Bay, Destin Harbor, and East Pass, as its course leads runners through Destin, along a 4-mile undeveloped stretch of Okaloosa Island, and back. The Destin Area Sports Commission is still seeking sponsors for this event. Prior to Jan. 28, the race registration fee is $25 for the 5K/10K and $50 for the Half Marathon. Registration may be completed on www.Active.com, before Jan. 25, or by
downloading the race brochure from www.DestinChamber. com. On race day, the registration fee will be $30 for the 5K/10K and $65 for the Half Marathon. Registration may be completed on site. Please note that no bikes or pets will be allowed on the race course. Additional details may be found at www.DestinChamber.com or on www.Active.com. For more information, please call (850) 837-6241.
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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE BILL LINDSLEY Chairman of the Board Simple HR MARY ANNE WINDES Chairman Elect Real Estate Professionals of Destin, Inc. Destin Fishing Fleet Marina MIKE FREEMAN Immediate Past Chair Acentria, Inc. AMY PERRY Treasurer Pleat & Perry, P.A. KAREN MCCARTHY Vice Chairman/Communications & Marketing Army Aviation Center Federal Credit Union SHAUN EUBANKS Vice Chairman/Community & Economic Development Community Bank, Destin STEVE JAY Vice Chairman/Membership Development O’Sullivan Creel, LLP CAREY TROTTER Vice Chairman/Harbor Association Trotter’s General Contractors, Inc. BRIAN HAUGEN Most Immediate Past Chair/Ex-Officio Emerald Coast Wealth Advisors of Raymond James & Associates DIRECTORS JULIE COTTON Northwest Florida State College TIM EDWARDS Fudpucker’s Beachside Bar & Grill REBECCA JONES Fort Walton Beach Medical Center ANDI MAHONEY White-Wilson Medical Center DAVE MORROW Allstate Insurance - Ryland/Morrow Agency LES PORTERFIELD TEA, Inc. CYNDY THOMAS ResortQuest Vacation Rentals KATHY WHIDDEN Emerald Coast Chiropractic CHAIRMAN’S APPOINTEES HAYWARD DYKES Conerly, Bowman & Dykes, LLP KEN WAMPLER Newman-Dailey Resort Properties, Inc. SPECIAL APPOINTEES JIM BREITENFELD Breitenfeld Development Services, LLC KIM WINTNER Alliance Association Management Co., Inc. MANAGEMENT TEAM SHANE MOODY, CCE, IOM President and CEO ceo@DestinChamber.com ELIZABETH SPIES Vice President of Communications espies@DestinChamber.com WENDY SCHAEFER Information Specialist mail@DestinChamber.com NATHAN WILSON Membership Consultant nwilson@DestinChamber.com
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Mike Freeman Simply put, your Destin Area Chamber of Commerce had a successful year in 2011. It was certainly not without its challenges; however, many of our objectives and goals were achieved or advanced. As you may recall, I began the year by mentioning some of our major initiatives, and some were lofty, and perhaps others a little unpopular. Fortunately, many of our decisions turned out to be right for the Chamber and its members, both short and long term. Our most impactful change was the decision to relinquish the Destin Seafood Festival and allow another organization to own and run it. I remember distinctly our first round of meetings with festival stakeholders and the shock and uncertainty of such an idea. Remember, the Destin
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Area Chamber had been involved in leading the festival for more than 30 years. Let’s just say I was contacted on more than one occasion questioning my sanity. Mike Eller and the Destin Charter Boat Association (DCBA) emerged from the maze of discussions and offered to take it over, and the rest is history. The correctness of our decision was confirmed during the first week of October when the DCBA put on a wonderful Seafood Festival that was fresh, inviting, and intimately Destin, and your Chamber was able to redirect resources allowing it to be more focused and attentive to the business needs of our membership. The next decision made was to move our monthly Chamber breakfast to a lunch format. Again, there were those who questioned our thought process despite the declining attendance at the breakfast venue. It was time for a change. We knew the membership’s needs and preferences had evolved and the heightened demand for a lunch time scenario was prompting our decision. Needless to say, the decision has been a big hit with many of our members and our attendance is up significantly. Also, we promised greater emphasis and commitment to the Chamber’s Harbor
Committee. Of course, my first order of business was to name a chairperson with a passion and drive to lead the committee. I knew just the person. Mary Anne Windes stepped up and agreed to assume the role and has done a fabulous job. If you have been following the progress of the Destin Harbor Boardwalk project, you know that Mary Anne’s and the Harbor Committee’s voice has been heard loud and clear. Although it seems like a lifetime that we have been contemplating a boardwalk along the harbor, it appears to be nearing the finish line and becoming a reality. Finally, I am proud of our Board of Directors for tackling the tough and sometimes unpopular initiatives and having the guts to make decisions that ultimately make us a better Chamber and business community. That’s leadership. Also, Shane Moody and staff elevated their game this year by working harder and achieving more with less support and resources enjoyed in years past. I was particularly proud of the Chamber’s relevance and participation in 2011 with a variety of issues affecting our members. It was not uncommon to see Shane Moody at City Council
meetings voicing and supporting our member’s interest or actively participating on local and state committees championing the needs of our business community and Destin as a whole. You want your Chamber out front leading the cause for its members. As they say, it’s better to be making the dust than eating it. In closing, it has been an extreme pleasure and honor for me to lead your 2011 Destin Area Chamber of Commerce as its Chairman of the Board. Without a doubt, the most rewarding part to me has been the people I have met and the relationships I have developed and deepened that hopefully will last well beyond my tenure as chairman. I can’t tell you how excited I am for the future as Bill Lindsley, with Simple HR, arrives in 2012 as your Chairman of the Board. He is one of the smartest guys I know with a real talent for leadership and consensus building. Trust me, we are in good hands with Bill. I will simply close by saying Thank You for the opportunity to lead your Chamber in 2011!
Mike Freeman 2011 Chairman of the Board Acentria, Inc.
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Advertising our World-Class Community In our mission to support Destin as a world-class community, the Chamber’s Welcome Center recorded the following numbers: Our website at www.DestinChamber.com recorded 4,285 unique visitors for November 2011.
November 2011 Phone Calls/E-mails – 693 Incoming Mail – 174 Visitors to Welcome Center Lobby – 254 Visitor’s Guides & Membership Directories Mailed - 171 Relocation Packages – 11
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A Message from the Chairman of the Board To say that I am excited about my role as 2012 Chairman would be a huge understatement. I am ďŹ lled with great hope and anticipation about the potential for our Chamber and its membership for the coming year. I would be remiss if I didn’t recognize my immediate predecessor, Mike Freeman, for his efforts. During Mike’s acceptance speech last January, Bill Lindsley he proclaimed 2011 to be “the year of opportunity.â€? How prophetic were his words? As it turned out, opportunity was exactly what we were able to recognize and capitalize on as 2011 progressed. One signiďŹ cant opportunity that Mike recognized was that the Chamber needed to transfer the Seafood Festival back to the Charter Boat Association. For the Chamber team, the immediate impact was the available time to spend on the business of growing and improving our other programs. The beneďŹ ts from that vision will be felt for many years to come. With Mike’s steadfast, even-keel approach to leadership, the Board was able to focus our efforts on making Destin and the surrounding communities on the Emerald Coast, a great
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2012 and Beyond place to conduct business. I genuinely appreciated the opportunity to work with Mike and the 2011 Board and look forward to having him as a proven sounding board in 2012. In November, with the help of our facilitator, Dr. Dale Brill from the Florida Chamber Foundation, the Board of Directors met for our annual retreat. With unanimity, we agreed to pursue a path of economic development through diversity. Given that the mere PERCEPTION of oil “productâ€? on our beach caused an almost complete economic collapse for our area, the Board decided that now is the time for the Chamber to actively engage in the role of economic development. This is not to say that we weren’t already engaged in those activities. Our previous role was more passive. The ďŹ rst step in this process is to embark on the exercise of developing a strategic plan for our area. The perfect vehicle for developing our strategy is to become a Florida Chamber Foundation Six Pillars Community. The Florida Chamber Foundation developed the Six Pillars Communities program to help regions develop 20-year strategic plans. This plan accesses the six pillars of Florida’s future: Talent Supply and Education; Innovation and Economic Development; Infrastructure and Growth Management; Business Climate and Competitiveness; Civic and Governance Systems; and, ďŹ nally, Quality of Life and Quality of Places. A great beneďŹ t of becoming a Six Pillars Community is it will allow us to have measurable performance goals that are tied to the Six Pillars. While being
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tailored to our County, our plan will be integrated into the State’s strategic business plan allowing us to take advantage of economic development opportunities not previously available to our area. Needless to say, this task will not be an easy one, but the beneďŹ ts will be felt not just by us, but also by our children. Clearly recognizing that we cannot go it alone, we began the process of assembling our partners. As a starting point, we reached out to the other local chambers, the City of Destin, our elected ofďŹ cials, and the Okaloosa E.D.C. Mr. Sassano and the talented people at the Okaloosa E.D.C. work tirelessly in their efforts. Our goal is to be an active partner with and provide support to the E.D.C., allowing them to broaden their targets both from an industry perspective and geographic location. Finally, I want to say a big thank you to the team at the Chamber. For years, I have wondered how the Chamber is able to accomplish what is does with the small staff it has. Last year, they went well above the call of duty time and again. Shane, Elizabeth, Wendy, and Nathan, my hat’s off to you. Keep up the great job! Here’s to 2012 and beyond! Bill Lindsley 2012 Chairman of the Board Simple HR
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THE CHAMBER MONTH AHEAD Join us for our Leaders In Business Lunch sponsored by O’Sullivan Creel, LLP, at The Palms of Destin Resort and Conference Center. Marian Johnson with the Florida Chamber will provide an insider’s view of politics in Florida. Our Leaders In Business Lunches incorporate networking and educational components to benefit all members. Everyone is encouraged to attend. The cost for the lunch is $15 for those members who pre-register, $20 for members at the door, and $30 for non-members. Please remember that reservations are required, and no shows will be billed. All registrations are due by Friday, Jan. 6, at noon. Check-in begins at 11:15 a.m., and the lunch begins promptly at 11:30 a.m. JANUARY
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Come hear your candidates for Destin City Council share their views and vision for the City. This event is sponsored by The Destin Log and will be held at the City Hall Annex from 6 - 7:30 p.m.
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To thank all of our members for their support of this Chamber and the Destin area, Jan. 24 is being declared ‘Destin Area Chamber Member Appreciation Day’ by the Destin Mayor and City Council. On that day, Board members, Ambassadors, and staff will personally visit every member in the Destin area to thank them for their support. 2012 membership directories and door decals, along with a lot of other helpful Chamber-related information, will be delivered. To find out more information or get involved, please contact Vice President of Communications Elizabeth Spies at (850) 837-2711 x5 or espies@DestinChamber.com. JANUARY
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Join Biggest Loser Season 8 winner Danny Cahill, title sponsor Shoreline Church, and the Destin Area Sports Commission, during the 2nd Destin’s Bayou, Bay & Back 5K Run/Walk, 10K & Half Marathon. It begins at Clement Taylor Park, 131 Calhoun Ave., in Destin, at 7:30 a.m., rain or shine. Awards will be presented to the overall winners, male and female, as well as to winners in multiple age categories. The half marathon, new to the event this year, showcases the Choctawhatchee Bay, Destin Harbor, and East Pass, as its course leads runners through Destin, along a 4-mile undeveloped stretch of Okaloosa Island, and back. JANUARY
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Congratulations to our top Ambassadors for November 2011: 75 points – Paul Woolman, Copy Systems Business Center, Inc. 70 points – Richard Barrington, Holiday Isle Properties, Inc. 65 points – Larry Phillips, Keller Williams Realty Emerald Coast The following Ambassador welcomed two new members into the Chamber. Paul Woolman, Copy Systems Business Center, Inc. New Members – Angelfish Babysitting SVC and BayArea Awards & Engraving
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Multi-Chamber Business Expo & Taste of Okaloosa County Thursday, March 1, 2012 | Emerald Coast Convention Center For the fifth year, the four chambers of commerce in Okaloosa County are partnering to bring their members the biggest marketing and networking opportunity around – the Multi-Chamber Business Expo & Taste of Okaloosa County. On Thursday, March 1, join the Crestview Area, Destin Area, Greater Fort Walton Beach, and Niceville Valparaiso chambers of commerce and their members
at the Emerald Coast Convention Center to learn about, enjoy samples from, and network with your area businesses. More than 500 attended last year. The event, which will be open to the public to attend at no charge, will be held from 4 – 7 p.m. Sponsorships and booths spaces are available. For more information, please call (850) 837-6241.
SMALL BUSINESS WORKSHOPS The following workshops will be offered by the University of West Florida’s Small Business Development Center (SBDC) during January 2012. For more information, please call the Fort Walton Beach SBDC at (850) 833-9400.
Starting a Business – This workshop will review business planning areas, such as financing, selecting a business legal structure, identifying your market, recordkeeping, and identifying risks that can challenge success. The fee is $35. To reserve your seat and pay by credit card online, please visit our website at www.sbdc.uwf.edu. Space is limited. Jan. 12 • 1 – 4 p.m. 1170 Martin Luther King Blvd., Bldg. 1, Room 126 FWB
Destin City Council Candidates’ Forum Come here your candidates for Destin City Council share their views and vision for our City. The forum will be held Tuesday, Jan. 10, from 6 – 7:30 p.m., at the Destin City Hall Annex. This event is sponsored by The Destin Log and the Destin Area Chamber of Commerce. Have a question for our candidates? Please post it to the Chamber’s Facebook page, or send it to @DestinChamber via Twitter.
Year End Tax Planning – Join the UWF SBDC and Carr, Riggs & Ingram, LLC, for this free seminar with free “Year-End Tax Planning Guide.” Topics to include: • Tax planning for business and individuals • Business structures: C Corp., S Corp., LLC, Sole Proprietorship • Retirement Plans: 401(k), SIMPLE, Roth, IRA • Business Records Please visit our website at www.sbdc.uwf.edu to register, space is limited. Jan. 19 • 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. 1170 Martin Luther King Blvd., Bldg. 1, Room 126 FWB
DESTIN BUSINESS FORUM In partnership with Cox Communications, the Chamber’s monthly TV program will host the following organizations beginning in January:
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Business Briefs O’Sullivan Creel, LLP named “Best Accounting Firm in Destin” O’Sullivan Creel, LLP, has been named the “Best in Destin” winner in the Accounting Firm category by Destin Magazine. “Destin is a great place to work, live, and play,” said Kevin Bowyer, partner-in-charge at the Destin office. “We are honored to have been chosen by our community as the best accounting firm in the area.”
of Kasper. She has been with Kasper almost six years. “Glenda has such a sincere and honest approach with our customers, and they love her,” commented Janie Wasmer, store manager at Kasper. “She is always exceeding expectations. This will be the sixth year in a row achieving all of her sales goals”
Emerald Coast Community Band Supports Covenant Hospice
Newman-Dailey Selected Best Vacation Rental Service Newman- Dailey Resort Properties, Inc., has been selected “Best Vacation Rental Service” by the readers of Destin Magazine. “Our team is committed to excellence, and we have worked very hard to serve guests with honesty, integrity, and professionalism. It is so rewarding to know that our hard work and dedication was felt by our guests and the community,” said Jeanne Dailey.
Sandestin Sponsors Tee Off for Toys Golf Event On Saturday, Dec. 10, and Sunday, Dec. 11, the Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort offered free golf at all three of its public championship courses -- Raven Golf Club, Baytowne Golf Club, and The Links Course -- for only a donation and the golf car fee. Sandestin has been named one of the Top Golf Resorts in the country and voted the Finest for Golf on Florida’s Emerald Coast by Northwest Florida Daily News.
Silver Sands Recognizes November Employee of the Month
Winner Glenda Penton (left) is seen here with store manager Janie Wasmer.
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Nancy Thiele, band director, presents a check to Jenni Perksin, development manager for Covenant Hospice.
The Emerald Coast Community Band recently donated $2,403 to Covenant Hospice from the proceeds of its “Bouquet of Music” concert held in October. Donations, such as this, help fund Covenant Hospice’s special programs.
B-25s in World War II on one of the most famous missions of the war. NWFSC students selected a fox character dressed in military garb to represent the “Jimmy Raider” mascot.
Sacred Heart Starts Construction on Heart & Vascular Center
Diane Green Joins Newman-Dailey NewmanDailey Resort Properties announced the addition of Diane Green to the comDiane Green pany’s team of real estate sales agents. Green, a New Jersey native, has worked all facets of the real estate market and has held an active license for the past 30 years in Tennessee, Georgia, and Florida.
Bank of America Foundation Donates to Children in Crisis
Sacred Heart volunteers provided guided tours of the future Judy & Steve Turner Heart & Vascular Center.
Community members and donors celebrated the start of construction on the new Heart & Vascular Center at Sacred Heart Hospital on the Emerald Coast in November. In appreciation of a major donation, the center will be named in honor of Judy and Steve Turner. The 6,600-square-foot Judy and Steve Turner Heart & Vascular Center will be located in an unfinished area on the hospital’s first floor created during construction of the Family Birth Place.
NWFSC Trustees Honor Goetsch for 36 Years of Service
Shelter House Receives Quarter Million Dollar Grant Shelter House recently received a grant for $250,000 from the Office on Violence Against Women, a component of the US Department of Justice. The grant will fund a transitional housing program for survivors of domestic violence.
NWFSC Unveils New College Mascot
Richard McClanahan, Bank of America manager, Fort Walton Beach branch, presents a $7,500 donation check to Ken Hair, CIC president & CEO.
The Bank of America Foundation presented a donation check for $7,500 to Children in Crisis at a recent presentation ceremony at the Fort Walton Beach Branch. The Foundation pledged its continued support to Children in Crisis, Inc., for next year and also signed up to volunteer at the Children’s Neighborhood.
Hayes Honored by Caduceus Society Northwest Florida State College (NWFSC) recently unveiled its new mascot, “Jimmy Raider,” designed by NWFSC students. Mascot Jimmy is named in honor of Gen. Jimmy Doolittle, who led a squadron of
Tommy Bahama Café Recognized for Supporting Children in Crisis
Dr. Mose Hayes, Sacred Heart Hospital on the Emerald Coast, received the Membership Certificate honor from the Caduceus Society for making a financial pledge to support what Emerald Coast physicians are doing. www.DestinChamber.com
Ken Hair, CIC president & CEO, and CIC staff members present a memento to Mario Mardones, Tommy Bahama Tropical Café general manager, and staff.
For the fourth year, Tommy Bahama Tropical Café hosted the White Sands Charity Golf Classic benefiting Children in Crisis, Inc. More than $30,000 was raised in funds and donations, which pushed the four-year total to over $100,000. All proceeds will help feed and clothe the abused, neglected, and abandoned children of the community.
Emerald Coast Convention Center Wins Readers’ Choice Award The Emerald Coast Convention Center was one of the 2011 class of Readers’ Choice Awards selected from ConventionSouth, a national multi-media magazine for planning events in the South.
Silver Sands Celebrates Seventh Annual Evening of Giving
Sandy Sims, NWFSC Board of Trustees chair, and Dr. David Goetsch.
The Board of Trustees of Northwest Florida State College recently approved a retirement resolution honoring the 36 years of service of Dr. David L. Goetsch of Niceville, the college’s vice president for community relations and workforce development. Since he began at the college in 1976, Goetsch has served as an instructor, professor, department chair, director, dean, provost, and vice-president and as a member of the executive team of all three of the College’s presidents.
Silver Sands Factory Stores kicked off the holiday season with its Seventh Annual Evening of Giving in November. More than a dozen charities and non-profit organizations partnered with Silver Sands to raise money for their organizations, while providing shoppers with exclusive one-night only discounts. The See BRIEFS on page 7 NETWORK JANUARY 2012
evening culminated with the lighting of the center’s 40-foot tree and live music.
assist underprivileged people within the community to receive mammograms. Hard Rock has raised more than $6,000 over the past years.
ECAR President Completes State Leadership Academy
Terry Joins Merrill Lynch as a Financial Advisor
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Jean Floyd, Keller Williams Realty Emerald Coast, graduated from Florida Realtors Leadership Academy. Floyd was one Jean Floyd of 21 realtors from the State of Florida selected for this elite academy. Floyd is currently serving as the 2011 President of the Emerald Coast Association of Realtors (ECAR).
Shelter House Promotes Healthy Relationships with Flash Mob
Dustin Terry joined Merrill Lynch Wealth Management as a financial advisor in its Destin office in November. Terry was most recently employed by Edward Jones for three years as a financial advisor. Terry resides in Fort Walton Beach and received a bachelor’s degree from the University of Alabama.
Legendary Marine was recently awarded two boating industry honors during the Marine Dealer Conference & Exposition in Orlando. It earned the No. 16 boat dealer ranking of all dealers throughout North America and won the “Best in Class” distinction for “Most Improved Dealer” of the entire Top 100 universe, awarded by Boating Industry Magazine.
Hard Rock Café Raises Dollars for Breast Cancer Awareness
The Workforce Development Board of Okaloosa and Walton Counties and its JobsPlus OneStop Career Centers announced the opening of a Business and Veterans Services Office in South Walton. The new office will provide services to employers and veterans in the Destin and South Walton areas, including recruitment assistance, information on incentive programs, labor market information, and layoff aversion and assistance. The Veteran Representative will also provide priority of service for eligible veterans, job referral services, training grant information, and job market information.
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Members of the Emerald Coast Association of Realtors (ECAR) joined 20,000 Realtors® and guests from across the country at the REALTORS® Conference & Expo held in Anaheim, Calif., Nov. 11–14. The year’s meetings encouraged Realtors®
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Legendary Marine Earns National Ranking and “Most Improved Dealer” Award
JobsPlus Opens New Office Shelter House, the domestic violence center serving Okaloosa and Walton counties, staged a flash mob at Destin Commons in November to spread the word about the importance of respect in healthy relationships. Shoppers were surprised when soft Christmas music was replaced by the blaring horns of “Respect” and 30 dancers, singers, and sign holders emerged from the crowd.
to “seize the day” for the real estate industry to defend and support the rights of homeowners and real estate investors across the nation. Attendees participated in forums and shared their insights into the challenges and opportunities of local markets across the country, examined how changing political and economic landscapes are likely to affect the real estate industry, and networked with colleagues from across the U.S. and around the world.
Effective on Nov. 15, Coldwell Banker United, REALTORS merged with 30A Resorts and returned to the 30A real estate market. Coldwell Banker United is proud to welcome Johnny Earles, Scott Provow, Matt Provow, and Reagan Todd to the team as full-time sales associates. This is will be a satellite office, the 2nd such office attached to the Destin main office, and will be called the Coldwell Banker United, Realtors - 30A Office.
Crye-Leike Welcomes Martens Elliot Marcus, broker for CryeLeike Coastal Realty, welcomes Barbara Martens Barbara Martens to the team. A native of Fort Walton Beach and graduate of Fort Walton Beach High School, Martens served 10 years as a finance manager for the southeast US with Toyota Motors. She returned to the Emerald Coast in 1993 and became a licensed Community Association Manager overseeing condominium projects in Destin. She obtained her real estate license in 1998 and sells condominiums from Destin to Panama City. www.DestinChamber.com
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Elliot Marcus, broker for Crye-Leike Coastal Realty, announced that Ken Koger and Sherry Edmundson were the Top Producers in Sales Volume for the month of November, and The John Paulsen Group was the top listing agent. Koger has received these honors on several occasions since he joined the team in June 2006. He brought with him over 17 years of project management experience and 13 years of sales, construction, and community development experience to
the team. Edmundson has received this honor on numerous occasions in her real estate career in Destin. She had been a Tennessee realtor since 1987 and obtained her license in Florida in 2003. Edmundson enjoys working with customers to help them find their ideal personal residence, second home, or investment property. John Paulsen and Suzanne Sweatt formed The John Paulsen Group in 2005. Since that time Paulsen and Sweatt have been frequent top producers for Crye-Leike Coastal Realty. Both hold professional memberships in Emerald Coast Association of Realtors, Florida Association of Realtors, and National Association of Realtors. Paulsen is co-owner of Crye-Leike Coastal Realty, which also offers vacation-rental properties. Sweatt is also a member of the Women’s Council of Realtors and a member of the ECAR Leadership Group of 2008. Paulsen and Sweatt offer expertise in condominiums, luxury homes, water front property, and commercial sales.
Nursery Rhymes on a Dime Donates to Children in Crisis
Shauna Hughes and Sherree Trammell present a donation check to Ken Hair, CIC president and CEO.
Nursery Rhymes on a Dime helped the kids of Children in Crisis (CIC) by having a fundraiser recently. Thanks to the generous donations from the customers and staff, the kids at the Children’s Neighborhood received donations to help them have a happier Holiday Season.
Santa Arrives at Silver Sands Factory Stores
After his arrival at Silver Sands Factory Stores on Dec. 3, Santa hopped into a stylish ride to parade to the center’s courtyard for the annual holiday costume contest. His elf helpers for the day were the Viking cheerleaders from Fort Walton Beach High School.
OCPLC & the Florida Library Association Recognize Senators Library Directors from Okaloosa County Public Library Cooperative member libraries met with Sen. Don Gaetz on Nov. 10, and Sen. Greg Evers on Nov. 30, to present them with Legislative Awards on behalf of the Florida Library Association (FLA). Plaques are awarded annually by FLA to recognize the legislators and state leaders who advocated for Florida libraries in the 2011 legislature. See BRIEFS on page 8 PAGE 7
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Landrum Announces Winners of the 2012 Working A Better Way Grant Landrum Consulting Services, a division of Landrum Human Resource Companies, announced the 2012 recipients of the 2nd Working a Better Way grants. The Strategic Planning Grant was awarded to COPE Center, Inc., the Leadership Training Grant was awarded to ARC Gateway, Inc., and the Landrum HR On-call Grant awarded to Manna Food Bank, Inc.
Okaloosa Arts Alliance Awards Grants The Okaloosa Arts Alliance (OAA) recently awarded four grants totaling $6,000. The organizations that received the grants were Fort Walton Beach High School, Okaloosa Chamber Singers, Pyramid Inc., and the NWFL Symphony Guild.
Destin Boat Parade Winners The Destin History and Fishing Museum hosted the 25th Holiday
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on the Harbor Destin Boat Parade on Saturday, Dec. 4. Sponsors for the event were A.J.’s Seafood & Oyster Bar, Dewey Destin Seafood, Fisherman’s Wharf, Harbor Docks, HarborWalk Marina, Harry T’s Lighthouse Restaurant, HD Action Photography, Helen Back Restaurant, MeLasers, and The Resorts of Pelican Beach. Twenty-two boats were judged. Winners are as follows Private 30 ft. & Under: SAND DOLLAR—Captained by Josh Hale, Private 31 ft. & Over: LYNNE MARIE—Captained by Tommy Graves, Charter/Commercial 31 ft. & Over: SWOOP II—Captained by Matt Wheeler, Tour Boat/Motorized: HANNAH MARIE—Captained by Jackie Branch, Sailboat 30 ft. & Under: MIAMI MERGER— Captained by Greg Buchanan, Sailboat 31 ft. & Over: GOVERNOR STONE—Captained by Dick Gercak, and Overall Best Entry: “C” LADY—Captained by Norm & Carolyn Leonpacher.
Habitat for Humanity Receives $55K Grant Habitat for Humanity Oka-
loosa County has been awarded $55,574 to build the next home in Fort Walton Beach. This grant, providing 55 percent of the cost of construction, comes from Minneapolis-based Thrivent Financial for Lutherans’ unique partnership with Habitat for Humanity International: Thrivent Builds with Habitat for Humanity.
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Center. Seen here are Ken Hair, CIC president and CEO, and HolmesSmith.
Sea Lion Eye Surgery at Gulf World Gulf World Marine Park recently hosted Carmen M. H. Colitz, DVM, PhD, from the Aquatic Animal Eye Care, LLC. Colitz led a team of veterinarians that joined her to conduct a rare and delicate eye surgery on three California Sea Lions. Gulf World’s veterinarian Dr. Lydia Staggs arranged the surgeries for the sea lions because of their diminished eye sight due to age induced cataracts.
Erich Lichtfuss of Fort Walton Beach with a time of 40:40.593. The top female on the 9k course was Anna Cothran of Santa Rosa Beach, clocking in at 44:39.308. The 5k was led by David Shearon of Panama City Beach, who came in at 19:09.533. The fastest female in the 5k was Jennifer Talley of Niceville, finishing the run in 26:10.988. The twilight race brought in more than $7,000 and was capped off with a post-race party at Sandestin’s Baytowne Marina, featuring live entertainment provided by local favorite Cadillac Willy.
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Creative Web Solutions owner Lisa Holmes-Smith was recently recognized for her long-time technical support and expertise to Children in Crisis, Inc. Holmes-Smith was added to the CIC recognition board in the entrance of the Neighborhood
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Shelter House, the domestic violence center serving Okaloosa and Walton counties, presented its inaugural Luminaria Run to End Domestic Violence in mid-December. More than 260 runners turned out for the race, which included 5k and 9k courses winding throughout Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort. The fastest male in the 9k race was
Shelter House board members came out to support the run. Pictured from left to right are Bob Launch, Cindy Launch, Don Hawkins, and board president Wendy Clines.
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Leaders In Business Lunch Sponsored by: O’Sullivan Creel, LLP
Niceville High School’s elite chorus Opus One entertained the crowd with seasonal songs songs.
Chamber Trustee Member O’Sullivan Creel, LLP, sponsored the Dec. 13 Leaders In Business Lunch, held at the Palms of Destin Resort & Conference Center. O’Sullivan Creel with offices across the Gulf Coast is a full-service accounting and consulting firm. With more than 150 talented professionals, the firm creates a culture of ongoing education, personal and professional growth, and long-term success. The firm provides traditional audit, accounting services, and tax work, but also offers a wider range of capabilities, including business consulting, employee benefits and plan administration, information technology, business valuations, and litigation support. For more information, please call (850) 837-0398 or visit www.OSullivanCreel.com.
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Blab TV Coastal Accounting of NW Florida, PA Eglin Federal Credit Union Emerald Coast Chiropractic Emerald Coast Convention Center Emerald Coast Convention Center Catering Mary Kay Independent Consultant Team Leader - Sheri McDonald
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On Dec. 6, Chamber members celebrated the season at Ruth’s Chris Steak House. Thank you to all members who attended and to those who generously donated door prizes, including Bayview RV Campground; Blab TV; Chartwell Hospitality; Emerald Coast Chiropractic; Emerald Coast Rehabilitation, P.A.; Emerald Grande at HarborWalk Village; Planet Beach Contempo Spa; Regatta Bay; Regional Self Storage; Rockstar Marketing; S.E.A. Chase Watersports, LLC; Sandestin Lions Club; Simple HR; and The UPS Store/Miramar Beach.
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A La Carte Café 99 Eglin Pkwy. NE #34 Ft. Walton Beach, FL 32548 (850) 461-9552 www.alacartefwb.com Category: Restaurants - American Chamber Rep: Olivia Wade
Destin Pools Inc. 4014 Commons Dr. W. Ste. 104 Destin, FL 32541 (850) 650-6839 www.destin-pools.com Category: Swimming Pool Service Chamber Rep: Jerry Waites
Angelfish Babysitting SVC 144 Bonaire Blvd. Miramar Beach, FL 32550 (850) 200-6162 www.angelfishbabysitting.com Category: Sitting Services Chamber Rep: Ashley Keaton
Destin West RV Resort 1310 Miracle Strip Pkwy. S.E. Ft. Walton Beach, FL 32548 (850) 502-1234 www.destinwestrvresort.com Category: Campgrounds Chamber Rep: Joe Guidry
ATA Martial Arts Academy, LLC 501 Harbor Blvd. E Destin, FL 32541 (850) 269-2821 www.atatheway.com Category: Martial Arts Instruction Chamber Rep: Unchong Bairos
DRS Defense Solutions 645 Anchors St. Ft. Walton Beach, FL 32548 (850) 302-3409 www.drs-ds.com Category: Defense Contractors Chamber Rep: Gisela Harford
Ballista Storm Systems 550 Elmwood Park Blvd. Ste. D New Orleans, LA 70123 (504) 733-1441 www.ballistastorm.com Category: Hurricane Shutters Chamber Rep: Charles F. Zimmer, II BayArea Awards & Engraving 102 Bailey Dr. Niceville, FL 32578 (850) 729-2664 www.bayareaawards.com Category: Trophies & Signcrafters Chamber Rep: Linda Dwyer Cold Stone Creamery 4142 Legendary Dr. B-106 Destin, FL 32541 (850) 837-6838 www.coldstonecreamery.com Category: Ice Cream, Yogurt, Shaved Ice, & Chocolate Chamber Rep: Paul Barcus NETWORK JANUARY 2012
Foundation Financial Services, Inc. 12671 Emerald Coast Pkwy. Fountain Plaza Miramar Beach, FL 32550 (850) 650-0304 www.foundationfinancial.com Category: Mortgage Services Chamber Rep: Dianne Fields David L. Goetsch Niceville, FL 32578 (850) 865-9610 Category: Individual Members Chamber Rep: David L.Goetsch Libertarian Party of Okaloosa County (LPOC) 610 Third Ave. Destin, FL 32541 (850) 582-8077 www.libertarianpoc.org Category: Non-Profits Chamber Rep: Sky Monteith
Micro Systems, Inc. - A Kratos Company 35 Hill Ave. N.W Ft. Walton Beach, FL 32566 (850) 244-2332 www.gomicrosystems.com Category: Defense Contractors Chamber Rep: Wayne Armstrong Les Porterfield 1394 County Hwy. 283 S. Bldg. 3 Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459 (850) 231-1939 Category: Individual Members Chamber Rep: Les Porterfield Ramada Plaza Beach Resort 1500 Miracle Strip Pkwy. S.E. Ft. Walton Beach, FL 32548-6213 (850) 243-9161 www.ramadafwb.com Category: Accommodations-Hotels Chamber Rep: Joe Guidry Rockstar Marketing 902 Lauderhill Lane Ft. Walton Beach, FL 32547 (850) 499-8600 http://www.rockstar-marketing.com Category: Internet Marketing Chamber Rep: Bryan Scott
Vintage Title & Escrow, Inc. 1234 Airport Rd. #108 Destin, FL 32541 (850) 460-2027 Category: Title Companies Chamber Rep: Stephanie Schroeder Walton Cleaners 4421 Commons Dr. E. Destin, FL 32541 (850) 654-3014 www.thewaltoncleaners.com Category: Dry Cleaners & Laundry Services Chamber Rep: Pyong Yun Wine World 4424 Commons Dr. #E3 Destin, FL 32541 (850) 269-2909 www.chanswineworld.com Category: Retail Wine Chamber Rep: Darren Moss Wine World 10859 Hwy. 98 #301 Miramar Beach, FL 32550 (850) 622-0802 www.chanswineworld.com Category: Retail Wine Chamber Rep: Darren Moss
The Shed BBQ and Blues Joint 100 Harbor Blvd. Destin, FL 32541 (850) 460-2271 www.theshedbbq.com Category: Restaurants - American Chamber Rep: Nate McGinnis T.G.I. Fridays - GAD Destin 34881 Emerald Coast Pkwy. Destin, FL 32541 (850) 654-5588 Category: Restaurants - American Chamber Rep: Kevin Allen
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All Over Enterprises (850) 651-5384 Chamber Rep: Forrest Oliver American Business Center, Inc. (888) 334-5806 Chamber Rep: Robbie Yeats American Realty Of Northwest Florida, Inc. (850) 837-2181 Chamber Rep: Mia Ford BRW Builders of Destin, Inc. (850) 837-4413 Chamber Rep: Ms. Karen Rose-Hefner Build-A-Bear Workshop (850) 654-6001 Chamber Rep: Oliver Berman Capt. Dave’s On The Gulf (850) 837-2627 Chamber Rep: Jane Marler Vayda Carter & Company CPA, LLC (850) 650-0125 Chamber Rep: Christine Carter, CPA Carter Beach Properties (850) 269-1275 Chamber Rep: Craig Carter Chick-fil-A (850) 654-5534 Chamber Rep: Morris Loveland Children In Crisis, Inc. (850) 864-4242 Chamber Rep: Ken Hair Coastal Bank and Trust (850) 650-5011 Chamber Rep: Jennifer M. Lovell D & D Air Conditioning, Heating & Electrical Services (850) 650-3995 Chamber Rep: Benjamin Balzli
Destin Snowbirds Inc. Chamber Rep: Bill Pasel Dixon Kazek Construction, Inc. (850) 650-7539 Chamber Rep: Steve Dixon Emerald Coast Association Of Realtors (850) 243-6145 Chamber Rep: Cliff Long Emerald Coast Parrot Head Club (850) 650-0886 Chamber Rep: Paul Woolman FastSigns (850) 314-7446 Chamber Rep: Dick Marks Galati Yacht Sales (850) 654-1575 Chamber Rep: Joseph Galati Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa (850) 267-9500 Chamber Rep: Gary Brielmayer Holiday Inn on the Beach (850) 837-6181 Chamber Rep: Joe Farley Judy Shillingburg, Special Touch Gallery (850) 424-3212 Chamber Rep: Judy Shillingburg Keller Williams Realty Emerald Coast (850) 654-2900 Chamber Rep: Jeff Adamson Legacy Boating Club (850) 337-8388 Chamber Rep: Fletcher Shackelford Lenny’s Sub Shop #9 (850) 269-1152 Chamber Rep: Pat Dehlinger
Destin Charter Boat Association (850) 837-9734 Chamber Rep: Capt. Scott Robson
Mary Kay Cosmetics, Inc., Dallas TX, Sondra Pace, Independent Beauty Consultant and Team Leader (850) 654-1353 Chamber Rep: Sondra Pace
Destin Locksmithing, Inc. (850) 654-9910 Chamber Rep: Nicholas Reimer
Newman-Dailey Resort Properties, Inc. (850) 837-1071 Chamber Rep: Jeanne Dailey
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Okaloosa Gas, South Walton Customer Service Center (850) 729-4700 Chamber Rep: Gary Long Okaloosa Regional Home Health Services (850) 682-9244 Chamber Rep: Debra Roberts Old Pier Motel Apts. (850) 837-6442 Chamber Rep: Kathi McGowan The Petermann Agency (850) 243-5315 Chamber Rep: Mike Kerrigan Pizza Hut (850) 269-2555 Chamber Rep: Sherry Wolkow Pleat & Perry, P.A. (850) 650-0599 Chamber Rep: David B. Pleat, Esq. Regus (850) 269-6802 Chamber Rep: Michelle Tommey Southern Business Interiors (850) 376-0040 Chamber Rep: Ed Marcell Sugar Beach Interiors, Inc. (850) 837-5157 Chamber Rep: Karen Waterfield Today’s Fashion Boutiques (850) 837-5565 Jim Dettle Troy University - Fort Walton Beach Region (850) 301-2168 Chamber Rep: Site Director Wendy’s/Wendco Corp. (850) 837-9199 Chamber Rep: Roger Webb
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Destin Snowbirds Inc. Destin Community Center 101 Stahlman Ave. Destin, FL 32541 (850) 650-8499 www.destinsnowbirds.org Category: Non-ProďŹ ts Chamber Rep: Bill Pasel
Disaster Relief Supply LLC
Dr. Bawa & Associates
Emerald Coast Aviation
155 Crystal Beach Dr. Ste. 121 Destin, FL 32541 (850) 424-7320 www.drbawa.com Categories: Healthcare Facilities; Physicians Chamber Rep: Shruti Bawa
1001 Airport Rd. Destin, FL 32541 (850) 398-6749 www.emeraldcoastaviation.com Category: Airports Chamber Rep: Jonathan Dunn
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4010 Commons Dr. W. Ste. 110 Destin, FL 32541 (850) 424-7278 www.drsupply.net Category: Emergency Preparedness Chamber Rep: Rick Fisher
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Member Spotlight Debbie Carloni, Professional Records Imaging Management “We support and protect businesses from information loss or privacy breach, so they can continue to be strong and profitable,” said Debbie Carloni of Professional Records Imaging Management (PRIM), where she serves as vice president and manager. For 22 years, PRIM has served businesses and organizations from Bay to Escambia counties with information handling services that protect, store, manage, access, and, finally, destroy paper or digital records. PRIM’s services include storage of paper or digital records information, document scanning, rotation and storage of computer
backups, file management systems, retrieval and delivery, and confidential document shredding. PRIM is a member of trade organizations PRISM International and ARMA International. “Meeting and educating business owners about how good information management protects their business,” is what Carloni enjoys most about her role within the organization. For more information, please contact PRIM and Carloni at (850) 864-1303; visit 921 Skipper Ave., in Fort Walton Beach; or visit www.RecordsStorage.net online.
Interested in advertising on www.DestinChamber.com? Please contact membership consultant Nathan Wilson at (850) 837-2711 x3 or nwilson@DestinChamber.com.
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January Calendar of Events January 1 3rd Annual Penguin Plunge Location: Juana’s Pagodas Time: Noon – 3 p.m. Bring in the New Year right by taking the PLUNGE for the Fisher House of the Emerald Coast. You can join the plunge as a PENGUIN (take the plunge) or a CHICKEN (prefer to stay dry). Either way, you will receive a long sleeve tshirt and entry to the heated party with free food, beer, hot beverages, and music by the Calypso Nuts. For more details, call (850) 259-4956. January 1, 8, 15, 22, & 29 Winter Concert Series Location: HarborWalk Village Enjoy a concert every Sunday on the Destin Harbor. Concerts are free and open to the public. For more details, visit www.HarborWalkDestin.com or call (850) 424-0600. January 14 Ruth’s Secrets Revealed Cooking Class & Tasting Location: Ruth’s Chris Steak House Time: 12 – 2 p.m. The cost is $50 per person and includes a glass of wine. The menu for this class includes crab cakes, voodoo shrimp, steak sampling with salad, instruction on prime steak versus grocery meats, sweet potato casserole, and bananas foster. For more details, call (850) 337-5108.
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January 15 Wine & Hors d’ouevres Reception Location: Magnolia Grill Time: 2 – 4 p.m. The Okaloosa Arts Alliance is having its 4th Annual Wine & Hors d’oeuvres reception at The Magnolia Grill on Jan. 15. There will be live entertainment and a raffle for a chance to win tickets to local events. Tickets are $15 each or two tickets for $25. All proceeds will benefit the Okaloosa Arts Alliance. Contact Amy at info@okaloosaarts.org. January 18 Mattie Kelly Arts Center Nationally Touring Shows – “Blast!” Location: Northwest Florida State College Time: 7:30 p.m. The national tour of Blast!, the Emmy and Tony Award-winning music spectacular, will appear at the Mattie Kelly Arts Center with a unique explosion of brass, percussion, flags, rifles, sabers, costuming, and special effects. Tickets are $30 for adults or $25 for 18 and younger or any college student with college ID. Call (850) 729-6000 or visit www.mattiekellyartscenter.org. January 21 Annual Gumbo Contest and Silent Auction Fundraiser Location: Destin Community Center Time: 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Area restaurants and individuals compete for the title of the best gumbo on the panhandle. The event includes live music by
Dread Clampitt and a silent auction of 50 packages, including artwork, vacation stays, jewelry, restaurant gift certificates, boating and fishing trips, services, golf, recreational activities, and more. Come sample all the areas’ finest gumbo and cast your vote for the People’s Choice Award. Advanced tickets are available now at the Museum for $10 per adult. Admission will be $12 at the door the day of the event. January 28 Mattie Kelly Arts Center Nationally Touring Shows “Damn Yankees” Location: Northwest Florida State College Time: 7:30 p.m. Damn Yankees, a musical comedy, will be performed at the Mattie Kelly Arts for one show only. Tickets are $45 each. Its sassy and winning ways earned this baseball tale 8 Tony Awards – including Best Musical. Call (850) 729-6000 or visit www.mattiekellyartscenter.org. January 28 Second Annual WAM! (Women and Money) Conference Location: Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort Time: 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. Shelter House is having its 2nd Annual WAM! (Women and Money) Conference, which focuses on empowering women to take control of their finances. The conference will offer breakout workshops on various financial and budgeting topics. Registration is
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$25 per person and includes all workshops, breakfast, and lunch. Visit www.ShelterHouseNWFL.org or call (850) 243-1201. January 28 Ruth’s Secrets Revealed Cooking Class & Tasting Location: Ruth’s Chris Steak House Time: 12 – 2 p.m. The cost is $50 per person and includes a glass of wine. The menu for this class includes crab au gratin, steak sampling with salad, instruction on prime steak versus grocery meats, baked ziti and cheese, and bread pudding with whiskey sauce. For more details, call (850) 337-5108. January 28 2nd Destin’s Bayou, Bay & Back 5K Run/Walk, 10K & Half Marathon Location: Clement Taylor Park Time: 7:30 a.m. Join Biggest Loser Season 8 winner Danny Cahill, title sponsor Shoreline Church, and the Destin Area Sports Commission rain or shine. Awards will be presented to the overall winners, male and female, as well as to winners in multiple age categories. The half marathon, new to the event this year, showcases the Choctawhatchee Bay, Destin Harbor, and East Pass, as its course leads runners through Destin, along a 4-mile undeveloped stretch of Okaloosa Island, and back. For more details, visit www.DestinChamber.com or register online at www.Active.com.
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