Community Events
Networking for a Cause
Toni & Craig Weidman from RE/MAX Sunset Realty
A Story from the Heart -- People for Haiti Mission Trip “When I first met and talked with Guiga Vieira, President of People for Haiti, I fell in love with the story of Hope that they were giving the Haitian people. She told me that they are a not-for-Profit Organization dedicated to providing long-term support for the people devastated by the Haitian earthquake of 2010. They have helped thousands of Haitian citizens get medical care, brought thousands of doses of medicine to the ground, raised thousands of dollars for supplies, raised the funds needed to buy a water filtration system that provides clean and safe drinking water for an entire community and Organized 13 medical mission trips where over 100 volunteers have spent more than 100 days total on the ground helping local citizens. I have always wanted to go on some type of Mission Trip and instantly knew that I wanted to do what I could with People for Haiti. My mind kept wandering on when I could go and how I could also help spread the word about this wonderful organization. As an Ambassador of the West Pasco Chamber of Commerce, I network often with my Ambassador friends Craig and Toni Weidman with Remax Sunset Realty. They recently formed a Networking for a Cause West Pasco Florida group that helps a Cause several times a year. I approached them on helping me raise enough money for my expenses to go on a Mission Trip in August but more importantly to help raise money and more awareness for People for Haiti. They graciously moved the Fundraiser up to Friday, February 3rd at Ali Gators in Trinity. I am blessed that many have already given their support for my trip but I am more excited that I am helping raise more needed expenses and more awareness for People for Haiti.
The August Medical Mission trip feels like a lifetime away but I know it will come quickly. I am so humbled to be able to join the many Volunteers for People for Haiti and I know I will have a whirlwind of emotions and feelings and my life will be forever changed by being able to experience this trip. I hear the children wrap themselves around you and don't want to let you go. I can't wait to give them and the People OF Haiti my love and give them some Hope! I can't wait to start this journey” ~Maria Johnson Please join Maria on Friday, February 3rd, 5:30 pm at Ali Gators, 3523 Little Road in Trinity to help raise funds for People for Haiti to continue their ongoing HOPE to the Haitian people. There will be Raffle Baskets and a 50/50 Chance Drawing that evening. Ali Gators will also donate 10% back to People for Haiti for any food purchased. Donations will also be collected for many needed items that go to Haiti on these Mission Trips: Infant Tylenol, Advil, Motrin, Adult Tylenol, Kids Vitamins (chewables-no gummies), Adult Vitamins, Pre-Natal Vitamins, Neosporin and Reading glasses. People for Haiti Info Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/#!/peopleforhaiti Website: http://www.peopleforhaiti.com Please contact Toni or Craig with any donations. homesbytoni@gmail.com 727-237-0083 or 727-359-9515
27th Annual Chasco Coronation Ball An Evening of True Elegance
The 27th Annual Chasco Coronation Ball will be held on March 23, 2012 at 6:00 pm at Spartan Manor in New Port Richey. This event kicks off the eleven day festival, Chasco Fiesta™. The Coronation Ball is an evening of elegance which is highlighted by the crowning of this year’s King Pithla and Queen Chasco. The 2011 King Pithla Chuck Grey and Queen Chasco Judith Koutsos will be on hand to help crown the 2012 King and Queen. King Pithla and Queen Chasco are chosen for their dedication and commitment to the community. Nominations are submitted to recognize those people that continually donate their time and give back to the West Pasco area. The judges review each nominee questionnaire and statistically rate their contributions to the community. The Ball will also feature an elegant dinner along with dancing, silent auctions and entertainments. Reservations for this event are currently being accepted; and tickets are $100.00 per person. The proceeds from the event benefit the Lighthouse for the Visually Impaired and Blind in continuing the organization’s mission. For more information on the 27th Annual Chasco Coronation Ball, please contact Event Chair Tina Shelton at tinashelton@tampabay.rr.com or (727)439-0516.
Nominations will be accepted until February 17th. www.ItsYourHomeMagazine.com
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