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Published by the Greater Zephyrhills Chamber of Commerce
June 2017
Zephyrhills Chamber
Awards 10 Scholarships. The Greater Zephyrhills Chamber of Commerce gave $5,000
in scholarships to 10 Zephyrhills High School Seniors at the
scholarship ceremony held in the ZHS auditorium May 15.
Each student was awarded $500 based on their school perfor-
mance, community service, and a personal interview with the
chamber scholarship committee.
The following students were recipients of the chamber schol-
arships: Katarina Aspedon, the daughter of John and Melissa
Aspedon, she plans to attend Lander University and major in biol-
ogy with the goal of becoming a surgical physician’s assistant;
Keith Brockington, the son of Antwan Smith and Christine Mix-
on, he intends to attend Florida Agricultural and Mechanical Uni-
versity where he will study criminal justice and pre-law and later
become an attorney; Joselee Burgos, the daughter of William and
Brenda Earley, she will attend the University of South Florida in
the fall majoring in biology and minoring in Spanish. She hopes
to help others as a
physician’s assis-
tant, possibly a
doctor; Alexis
Christopher, the
daughter of Phillip
and Quanda Wat-
son, she will study
at Florida Agricul-
tural and Mechani-
cal University
where she will ma-
jor in nursing with
the end goal of
becoming a nurse
practitioner;
Lyndra Davis, the
daughter of Greg
and Angela Davis, she plans to attend Daytona State College and
Emmaus Bible College and earn a bachelor’s degree in nursing;
Brianna Edge, the daughter of Tina Holman, her plans are to at-
tend the University of Miami to study psychology and social
work in order to prepare for a career in helping others; Sarah
First, the daughter of Gary and Tina First, she will attend the
University of Central Florida Honors College and major in engi-
neering hoping to be a Disney Imagineer while pursuing a career
in acting and/or politics finally occupying the Oval Office; Lily
Ostrander, the daughter of Amber Burgess and Doug Ostrander,
she has been accepted into Pasco Hernando State College where
she will major in business and plans to run the family business
Planned Pethood someday in the future; Jasmine Sanchez, the
daughter of Primitiva Garcia, she will attend the University of
South Florida in the fall and major in health sciences with a goal
to become a pediatrician or a travel nurse or both; Taylor Sanders,
the daughter of Scott and Vanessa Sanders, she will attend Stet-
son University after graduation majoring in computer science and
minoring in 3D animation, pursuing a goal to work for a large
animation company like Pixar or DreamWorks.
The scholarships are made possible mostly through the Pigz
in Zhills, BBQ &
Blues Festival held
each January, said
Melonie Monson,
executive director of
the Greater Zeph-
yrhills Chamber of
Commerce.
“We are thrilled to
be able to present
these scholarships to
these students and to
be able to have a
small part in their suc-
cess in the future,”
said, Monson. “We
wish them well.” Zephyrhills High School scholarship recipients celebrate with Chamber representatives at the Scholarship Night held in the ZHS auditorium May 15.
Greater Zephyrhills Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors
October 2016-September 2017
Officers
Carolyn Sentelik, President - Florida Hospital Zephyrhills Foundation
Dr. Randy Stovall - President-Elect - PHSC Provost Emeritus
Tim Linville, Vice President - E-Z Clean Car Wash
Skip Skairus, Treasurer - Center State Bank
Patty Richter, Secretary - Bayfront Health Dade City
Directors
Sam Abrahani - Zephyrhills Toastmasters
John Chesser - Zephyrhills First Assembly of God
Marcia Cornelison - Cornelison Engineering & Design
Rebecca Gaddis - San Antonio Citizens Federal Credit Union
Carolyn Hodges - Faithful Friend Pet Cremation
John Scott - Gulf Coast Financial Strategies
Wade Thomas - Thomas and Son , Inc.
Dave West - Signarama/Inside Out Leadership
Keith Williams - Hodges Funeral Home/Chapel Hill Gardens
City Council Liaison
Councilman Ken Burgess
Executive Director
Melonie Monson
Committees and Board Liaisons
Economic Development / Government Affairs: Skip Skairus
Ambassadors Liaison: Katy Boyd
Professional Staff
Melonie Monson-Executive Director
Membership Coordinator
Roxanne Bricker-Marketing & Events Coordinator
Gary Hatrick-Admin. Asst. & Visitors Center Services
Chamber Business Hours
Monday through Friday 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
38550 Fifth Ave., Zephyrhills 33542
Ph: (813)782-1913 / Fax: (813)783-6060
ZEPHYRHILLS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
YOUTH & EDUCATION
PROGRAM DONORS Citizen of the Month and Scholarship Fund
2016-2017
Medallion Sponsor
Florida Hospital Zephyrhills
Gold Sponsors
Centennial Bank
CenterState Bank
City of Zephyrhills
I R Staffing, Inc.
San Antonio Citizens Federal Credit Union
Suncoast Credit Union
Venue and Breakfast Sponsor
The Church at Chancey Road
And To ALL of you who have participated in 50/50 drawings at Chamber events:
Thank you for your generous
Support of Youth in our Community!
As a direct result of your contributions, the Chamber awarded
$5000 in 2017 to local
graduating seniors pursuing their educational, vocational and
career goals.
The Chamber provides annual scholarships funded through 50/50
drawings, events, and
individual or business donations. Scholarships are awarded to
local youth through a selection process in Spring of every year. If
you or your business wishes to participate with educational
support, please call your Chamber office.
Dates to Remember in June
Get Involved! Regularly Scheduled Monthly Gatherings and Meetings:
First Tuesday: Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors Luncheon, Noon to 1 p.m. RSVP,
Palm Tree Acres, 36006 Hwy 54, Zhills
First Thursday: Chamber Business Breakfast, 7 to 8:30 a.m.; Golden Corral 6855 Gall Blvd, Zhills
Third Wednesday: Student Citizen of the Month Breakfast, 8 to 9 a.m.
Chancey Road Christian Church (October through May)
Third Thursday: Chamber Mixer, 5 to 7 p.m.; hosted at various businesses around town in Z’hills
Mark YOUR
Calendar
1. Monthly Business Breakfast at Golden Corral, 7-8:30a; 6855 Gall Blvd. Sponsored by Mike Prilliman of Berkshire Hathaway and Sealander Contractor Services, Inc./Aquarius Commercial Plumbing. Guest Speaker: COZ Director of Planning Todd Vande Berg.
6 Ambassador Luncheon, Please RSVP, 12–1p; Chamber Office.
7 ZEDC Stakeholders Advisory Board, 8a-9:30a, CenterState Bank.
8 Staples, Open House, 7910 Gall Blvd, Z’hills; 11:30a-2:30p; Chamber R/C, 12:30p
12 City Council Mtg., 6p; Location TBA
13 Executive Board Mtg., 12-1:30p; Zephyrhills Chamber, 38550 Fifth Ave.
13 Membership Committee Meeting; 1:30p; Chamber Office, 38550 Fifth Ave.
14 Community Committee Meeting; 4p; Chamber Office, 38550 Fifth Ave.
15 Chamber Mixer; 5p-7p; American House; 38130 Pretty Pond Rd., Zephyrhills.
20 Chamber Board of Directors Mtg. 3:30 – 5p; Zephyrhills Chamber, 38550 Fifth Ave.
26 City Council Mtg., 6p; Location TBA
28 ZEDC Steering Committee Mtg., 11-12:30p; Zephyrhills Chamber, 38550 5th Ave.
Greater Zephyrhills Chamber of Commerce
MEMBERSHIP Encourage membership through innovative programs, services and benefits
New Members In Our Orbit
Mary Kay Independent Beauty Consultant
Dorothy Bryant 813-486-2543
305 Druid H.R. Temple Terrace, Florida 33617 [email protected]
Computers etc. Ken Buzzie
352-424-1079 15000 Citrus Country
Drive Suite 302 Dade City, FL 33523
Greater Zephyrhills Chamber of Commerce
MEMBERSHIP Encourage membership through innovative programs, services and benefits
Thank You
For Renewing Your
Membership
In May!
Who Says
LIGHTNING
never strikes
more than once?
Betmar Acres Club, Inc. Chris Black Insurance
District School Board of Pasco County Edward Jones Investments
Faith Baptist Church Five Guys Burgers and Fries
Florida Hospital Zephyrhills Foundation Florida Hospital Zephyrhills
Florida Medical Clinic Florida Wellness Medical Group
Great Clips Heritage Academy
High Road Photography Kleen Karpet
MMR, Inc/Seamless Gutters and More NYE Commercial Advisors
Oasis World Outreach Church of God Pasco Turf & Tractor/Carts Unlimited
Rotary Club of San Antonio Retro Flex Fitness
Sunrise Eatery Signarama
San Antonio Citizens FCU Silverado Golf & Country Club
The Laker/Lutz News Victorious Church of God in Christ
We Love Logos
SPONSORED BY
&
Guest Speaker:
Pasco County Commissioner
Mike Moore
Sponsors and supporters of this year’s program are as follows: Florida Hospital Zephyrhills is the Medallion Sponsor, The Church at Chancey Road is the Venue and Breakfast Sponsor; Centerstate Bank, the City of Zephyrhills, IR Staffing, San Antonio Citizens Federal Credit Union, and Suncoast Credit Union are Gold Sponsors; and the event is supported by Danny Burgess, Florida House of Representatives, District 38, Zephyrhills Mayor, Gene Whitfield , Pasco County Clerk of Courts, Paula O’Neil, Pin Chasers Zephyrhills, Pioneer Florida Museum & Village, U.S Congressman, Gus Bilirakis, The Ministerial Association of Zephyrhills & Wesley Chapel, Bahr’s Propane Gas & AC, Centennial Bank , Faithful Friends Pet Cremation, Hope Ranch Learning Academy PTO, Sonny’s Bar-B-Q and Zephyrhills Cinema.
Nine students were honored at the Greater Zephyrhills Students of the Month at a ceremony held at The Church at Chancey Road on May 17. This ceremony is the last for the 2016-17 school year, the celebrations will resume in October.
Students honored by the Zephyrhills Chamber’s Citizen of the Month pro-gram are chosen by the teachers and administration of their individual schools for exemplary effort, achieve-ment and contribution to their school, family and community The Zephyrhills chamber has recognized students with this program each month of the school year for nearly 20 years.
The students receiving honors for May 2017 were Katie Aspedon, 17, a senior at Zephyrhills High School (Katie was also a recipient of a Greater Zephyrhills Chamber of Commerce Scholarship on May 15); Aliza Hernandez, 16, a
sophomore at East Pasco Adventist Academy; Jose Polo, 15, a sixth grader at Hope Ranch Learning Academy; Joyla Tenryk, 13, an seventh grader at Raymond B. Stewart Middle School; Kali Deshane, 10, a fifth grader at Chester W. Taylor Elementary School; Zelia Betz-Merrill, 9, a second grader at The Broach School; Savanna Best, 9, a third grader at West Zephyrhills Elementary School; Tristan Geist, 8, a second grader at Heritage Academy; and Parker Howry, 6, a kindergartener at Woodland Elementary School.
Students and their families are treated to breakfast and the students are award-ed with various gifts and recognitions from businesses who sponsor or sup-port the program. During the ceremo-ny, the students are brought on stage individually for a brief interview and parents and teachers are invited to give words of encouragement for the student.
Greater Zephyrhills Chamber of Commerce Student Citizens for May 2017 pause for a photo op with Chamber representatives at the
Student Citizen of the Month ceremony held May 17 at the Church at Chancey Road. From left to right are Parker Howry, 6, a kinder-
gartener at Woodland Elementary School; Melonie Monson, GZCOC Executive Director; Zelia Betz-Merrill, 9, a second grader at The
Broach School; Kali Deshane, 10, a fifth grader at Chester W. Taylor Elementary School; Jose Polo, 15, a sixth grader at Hope Ranch
Learning Academy; Carolyn Sentelik, President, Chamber Board of Directors; Katie Aspedon, 17, a senior at Zephyrhills High School;
Joyla Tenryk, 13, an seventh grader at Raymond B. Stewart Middle School; Roxxy Geisenheimer, GZCOC Marketing and Events Coor-
dinator; Aliza Hernandez, 16, a sophomore at East Pasco Adventist Academy; Tristan Geist, 8, a second grader at Heritage Academy;
Eleanor Cornelius, GZCOC Membership Coordinator; Katy Boyd, GZCOC Ambassador Chairperson; and Savanna Best, 9, a third
grader at West Zephyrhills Elementary School.
Zephyrhills High School senior Katie Aspedon gives a tear-ful thank you to her parents and JROTC Commander.
Six-year-old Parker How-ry of Wood-land Ele-mentary School amuses the crowd with his colorful responses.
Savanna Best of West Zephyrhills Ele-mentary School receives her Cirizen of the Month medallion and certificate.
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Thank You!
To all our
Sponsors
And
Players!
Greater Zephyrhills Chamber of Commerce
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Community News
Florida Hospital Zephyrhills (FHZ) has been named one of America’s Best Hospitals for Orthope-dics by the Women’s Choice Award®, placing the healthcare organization in the top 11 percentile of 3,229 hospitals nationwide offering orthopedic services.
In a U.S. survey conducted by the Women’s Choice Award®, which is considered a trusted referral source for the best in healthcare, female orthopedic patients identified three top priorities when selecting a hospital for orthopedic services. The priorities were a single source for orthopedics; a solid patient safety record; and high recommendation ratings from other patients. FHZ also received a Women’s Choice Award® for patient safety in 2016 and had a zero infection rate for total hip and knee replace-ment surgery in 2016.
“We’re honored to be named One of America’s Best Hospitals for Orthopedics by the Women’s Choice Award,” said Rachel Blackburn, RN, MSN, ATC, Nurse Manager for FHZ’s Bone and Joint Center. “Our team of experienced ortho-pedic surgeons, nurses and support staff is committed to providing innovative technology in orthopedics, including Mako Robotic-Arm Assist-ed Surgery for partial and total joint replacement, as well as rapid recovery hip and knee replacement.”
In addition to receiving a Women’s Choice Award® for orthopedics and patient safety, FHZ has also received this award for both heart and stroke care in 2017.
Florida Hospital Zephyrhills
One of America’s Best Hospitals for Orthopedics
State Representative Danny Burgess (R-38) is-sued a statement following the passage of the 2017-2018 Florida Budget:
“This is a solid budget for the people of Florida and especially for eastern Pasco County. This year, I am proud to say that a rec-ord amount of $26 million will be coming back to
Pasco County based on the local priorities that we were able to secure in the budget during the 2017 Legislative Session. These include $15 million for construction on Overpass Road, $4.3 million for the new Pasco Forensic Center, and many others that will improve the lives of everyday residents in our State and area. I am proud to support this sound and balanced budget and l ook forward to seeing it signed into law.”
Some other east Pasco priorities that made it into the 2017 Budget:
• Dade City Stormwater Retrofit- to aid in preven-tion of flooding downtown- $1,400,000.
• ReImagine Gall Blvd, Zephyrhills- aid to Zeph-yrhills in their downtown redevelopment- $350,000.
• PTSD First Responders Pilot Program- pilot pro-gram for Pasco County Sheriff’s Office to offer a holistic approach to aid first responders and their families who are suffering from PTSD- $150,000.
• Veterans Alternative- to assist the Veterans Alter-native program to aid our veterans who are suffering from PTSD and traumatic brain injury. Both this project and the PTSD pilot are designed to help serve those who have served us.
For further information please contact Jonathan Till at (813) 780-0667.
State Budget A Record
For Pasco says Burgess
State Representative Danny Burgess
Community News
Florida Hospital Zephyrhills Introduces New Option for Birthing Experience Florida Hospital Zephyrhills (FHZ) has introduced ProNox, a new pain management technology for women in labor that offers a middle ground between an epidural anesthesia and natural childbirth.
“When a woman feels a contraction coming, she can breathe through her ProNox mask and remove the mask when she wants, thereby control-ling the amount of gas or pain control she’s receiving,” according to Marian A. Sampson, MD, FACOG, board certified gynecologist and obstetri-cian with East Pasco Women’s Care.
“The childbirth experience is an extremely physical and emotional event, so effectively managing pain and anxiety is important. ProNox can interrupt the fear-pain cycle and provide patients with a pleasant delivery,” Sampson said. “ProNox also allows mom to get up out of bed and walk around after childbirth, which is not usually possible with an epidural and narcotics, both of which can leave one feeling drugged and sleepy.”
With ProNox, the patient breathes a 50/50 blend of nitrous oxide and oxygen. There is a rapid onset that brings quick pain relief but it’s also swiftly eliminated from mom and baby. ProNox is safe, effective, inexpensive and non-invasive. It’s also great for patients who dislike needles, Sampson added.
Expecting mothers who want to know more about ProNox can talk to their obstetrician or call (813) 783-6124 and ask to speak with Jennifer Powers, RN, FHZ Nurse Educator at The Baby Place®.
Pasco County students can save with the ‘Summer Haul Pass
Unlimited summer bus rides available for students The Pasco County Public Transportation Depart-ment has a great ‘Summer Haul Pass’ deal for Pasco County students: a one-time fee to ride PCPT’s fixed route bus system all summer! The special student rate of $20.00 will be good for all bus rides from June 1, 2017 through August 31, 2017. Head to the beach, pool or mall; enjoy one of our beautiful parks; spend time with friends; or hop on board for a ride to your summer job. The ‘Summer Haul Pass’ is a smart choice to take you wherever you need to go – while saving a bundle. Passes are being sold at the following locations:
• All Pasco County Libraries
• Pasco/Hernando State College in New Port Richey and at the East Campus Bookstore
• PCPT Administrative Offices located at 8620 Ga-len Wilson Boulevard in Port Richey
The ‘Summer Haul Pass’ can be used on all PCPT fixed-route, transit buses running throughout east and west Pasco County and along State Road 54. To learn more about Pasco County Public Transpor-tation, including bus routes, transportation news and schedules visit the PCPT website at: http://www.ridepcpt.com.
Bayfront Health Dade City: Early Spring Predictions
Mean Worsening Allergies
Spring brings sunshine, emerging greenery and longer days, but many people dread this season for the sinus pres-sure, headaches, itchy eyes and respiratory problems it brings. Experts predict that the early taste of warm weather across much of the country in February and March means that pollen counts are increasing earlier, and impacts may be felt for a longer time this season.
“There is no single allergy season,” said Dr. Nystrom, Family Practice Physician at Bayfront Health Medical Group. “Allergy symptoms may vary throughout the year, depend-ing on where you live and the types of substances you’re allergic to. Still, many people experience a worsening of their allergies around springtime, when pollen counts are highest.”
Spring allergies can start as early as February and last until summer. Meteorologists predict that much of the Southeast and the East Coast will have increased pollen levels this year, due to the mild end of winter and early start to the growing season. According to the National Allergy Bureau, high concentrations of tree pollen have already been report-ed in South Carolina, Georgia and Florida. In parts of the Ohio Valley that typically have snow on the ground in late February and early March, allergies are already beginning to increase. And thanks to only short bursts of cold air, the trend is expected to continue into the Northern Plains and Northeast.
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By the nature of our occupations, we appreciate, each day, the valuable service provided by Pasco County citizens who honor their summons for jury duty, joining us in our courthouses to perform their constitutional obligation. And, from January through December, we do all we can to make their serious, nec-essary work as pleasant as possible (confirmed by the aroma of fresh popcorn in our hallways each Monday).
Still, it is good and proper to set aside a month in which we purposefully acknowledge the sacrifice and commitment of our neighbors as they carry out their critical role in the world’s best judicial system. Since 2005, Florida has set aside May for just that intention.
Done right, Juror Appreciation Month can help energize and renew our relentless pursuit of creating a rewarding experience for all who heed jury duty’s call. As Criminal Division Opera-tions Manager Len Mattison says, “We couldn’t do our jobs without them.”
Mattison reports the team overseeing the celebration began brainstorming in January, coming up with a list of “literally hundreds of things we could do” to enliven the month. Budget considerations being what they are, however, members finally settled on “what’s realistic.”
About that, Mattison and Co. have an interesting definition: Besides a banner proclaiming Juror Appreciation Month greet-ing citizens, “what’s realistic” includes jury supervisors Samantha Nash (Dade City) and Edward Dwyer (New Port Richey) appearing – and available for photo ops – as the Statue of Liberty and Uncle Sam, respectively.
Mostly, we’ll be getting to jurors’ hearts through their stomachs. Popcorn Mondays continue, but in May, jurors are offered assorted toppings, including caramel, chocolate, kettle corn and nacho cheddar. Juror comment cards prompted us to institute a coffee and tea service a while back. For May, we’ve added flavored syrups: caramel, vanilla, chocolate and hazelnut.
Each Monday there also will be a generous supply of cookies and mints wrapped in tiny American flags.
To help jurors occupy idle time, we have adult coloring pages and colored pencils, and jury-themed crossword puzzles and mazes. We’re also presenting combination pens with touch-screen styluses and “Thank you for your service” emblazoned along the sides.
Each juror receives a button to wear and keep acknowledging their vital contribution, and, suitable for framing, a certificate of appreciation signed by Clerk & Comptroller Paula O’Neil.
We expect to host nearly 1,000 jurors, total, in May; as a representative sample of those who sacrifice all year to uphold the
American tradition of trial-by-peers, our ambition is to make them feel more than welcome, but, indeed, appreciated. We are
doing this.
Paula S. O’Neil, Ph. D.
Clerk and Comptroller
Pasco County, Florida
June
Newsletter
May is Juror Appreciation Month
If you or a family member suffers from hay fever or allergic rhinitis, here are some helpful tips to keep symptoms in check:
• Leave the pollen outside. Take your shoes off at the door as much as possible, to keep from spreading pollen through your house.
• Close your windows and dust your fans. Despite the nice weather, true sufferers should keep the windows shut to prevent allergens from entering. If you use a ceiling fan, give it a good spring cleaning. Replace air filters in your home and car.
• Be thorough in your spring cleaning. Wash down your walls, get rid of clutter, launder all sheets and comforters, dust and clean blinds, baseboards and everywhere else you can reach.
• Keep your immune system strong. Eat fresh, clean, nutrient rich foods and stay active. The healthier your immune system, the more equipped your body is to battle histamines.
• Be aware of the pollen count. It changes daily – look up the count for the day, by zip code, at www.pollen.com
• Sip warm beverages. Herbal teas can help ease congestion and keep you hydrated.
Wherever you live this year, allergies are likely to affect someone in your home. In addition to tips for avoiding allergy triggers, there are many effective treatments to minimize symptoms. Enjoy all the wonderful experiences spring has to offer by talking with your doctor about the best allergy prevention or treatment path for you. If you need help finding a primary care physician, please
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COMMUNITY NEWS
Pasco County is honored with 4 National Achievement Awards Pasco County is honored with four (4) National Asso-ciation of Counties (NACo) 2017 Achievement Awards. Nationally, awards are given in 18 categories reflecting the vast, comprehensive services counties pro-vide. The categories include children and youth, criminal justice, county administration, information technology, health, civic engagement and many more. Pasco County Government received honors for pro-jects that include:
• Using Customer Data to Improve Performance • Proactive Program Planning • Degree Alternative Program • Leadership Development Program Counties overcome complex challenges, provide es-sential services and constantly do more with less,” said NACo President Bryan Desloge. “We applaud these Achievement Award-winning counties for outstanding efforts to improve residents’ quality of life.” “We are honored that NACo is recognizing Pasco County with four National Achievement awards,” said
Dr. Marc Bellas, Organizational Performance Manage-ment Director. “This validates the work we have been doing to reinvent local government, as we push back against the way it’s always been done and innovate eve-rywhere possible. The goal is to more positively impact the lives of our citizens with more efficient and effective programs and services.” Started in 1970, NACo’s annual Achievement Award Program is designed to recognize innovative county gov-ernment programs. Each nominee is judged on its own merits and not against other applications received. The awards will be handed out at the 2017 NACo Achievement Awards Luncheon on July 23, 2017 at NACo’s Annual Conference and Exposition in Franklin County (Columbus), Ohio. NACo will list each award winner in the lunch program booklet and honor the Best in Category winners on stage.
The Business of Laughter
Florida citizens enjoy some of the best weather in the nation. Combined with the abundance of water
in our state, to include swimming pools, we have the means to enjoy outdoor living almost year round.
However, this love of the weather and water creates a dangerous situation for children who have not
yet learned to swim. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), drowning is
the leading cause of unintentional death in children ages 1-4.
The CPSC estimates that each year nearly 300 children younger than five drown in swimming pools
and spas and an additional 4,000 children that age go to hospital emergency rooms due to submersion
injuries in pools and spas.
You can reduce the odds of child injury or death around the water, especially swimming pools, by
adopting extra safety steps that include:
•Make sure kids learn to swim
•Construct at least a four-foot high fence around all pools and use self-closing and self-latching gates
•Always watch kids in and around the water
•Stay away from drains
•Know life-saving skills
•Have a charged phone close by at all times
•If a child is missing, check the pool first
•Know how to perform CPR on children and adults
•Ensure all pools and spas have compliant drain covers
•Install an alarm on the door leading from the house to the pool
•Have a wave-activated alarm in the pool
•Have life-saving equipment such as life rings or reaching poles available for use
For more information and resources for pool and spa safety, visit: PoolSafely.gov or RedCross.org.
Practice Pool Safety
June 2017
Pasco County Sheriff
Chris Nocco
Corley’s Corner By
Pasco County Supervisor of Elections
Brian Corley
The close of the 2017 Legislative Session brought only one minor change to the election code, and it addresses vote-by-mail voters whose signatures don't match what is on the voter registration books or precinct register. Voters now have until 5 p.m. the day before the election to
complete a signature cure affidavit and submit a copy of an acceptable form of identifica-tion. The prior legislation required the affidavit to be on file before the first day of canvass-ing which by law is allowable up to 15 days prior to the election. Upon submission of the affidavit and proof of identification, the canvassing board compares the signatures and de-termines the legality of that vote-by-mail ballot.
Unfortunately, neither bill which represented the priorities of the Florida State Associa-tion of Supervisors of Elections passed both the House and the Senate. I have written be-fore about ERIC, the Electronic Registration Information Center, which provides a vehicle for the Department of State to share voter registration information with other states to im-prove the accuracy of America's voter rolls. Despite my earlier reports that the bill seemed to be gaining momentum, the "ERIC" proposal stopped short of passing in both chambers.
In addition, the association's proposal to exempt from public record pre-registered minors' information also fell short of passage. With increasing concern from all voters over privacy of personal information issues, the association has for the past several years actively sought support for voter information protection legislation. We were hopeful that protection would be, at the very least, offered to minors who are particularly vulnerable to persons online with nefarious motives. The concern for privacy protection continues to grow daily, and voters should never have to choose between exercising their right to vote and protecting their pri-vacy.
I have said before that there is no greater advocate for the voter than the Supervisor of Elections, but I can't encourage you enough to share your concerns firsthand with your rep-resentatives. In addition to voting, please remember to contact your elected officials with issues or concerns as they represent YOU!
Minor Legislative Change
for Voters this Session
Member 2 Member Discounts
The Greater Zephyrhills Chamber of Commerce Member-2-Member Discount Program is designed to enhance your business and save money through Chamber members doing business with other mem-bers! All discounts will remain in effect until notified by the member to discontinue. To participate, you must be a member in good standing. To take advantage of the discount offers, identify yourself as a Chamber member to qualify for your discount. This program is easy to implement, brings customers to your door and exemplifies that members are friends and family! Simply complete the discount offer form on the zephyrhillschamber.org website to offer a discount.
E-mail Blast with
New Membership or
Renewal
When you join the Greater Zephyrhills Cham-ber of Commerce or renew your membership, you get a free e-mail blast or an insert in the newsletter. It’s a great way to reach all 450-
Free Website Job Postings
As a service to partners, the Chamber advertises open positions,
free of charge. These job postings have a link for applicants to view
job descriptions and apply directly with the partner.
If you are a chamber partner and want to add a job to our board
please go to zephyrhillschamber.org, click “job postings” in the
Chamber drop down list and fill out the job posting submit form.
Stay On Top!
With Chamber
Membership
Greater Zephyrhills Chamber of Commerce
Ambassadors Katy Boyd, Program Chair
Invites you to be our guest at the monthly
Ambassadors Luncheon
First Tuesday of the Month * 12Noon
Venue Sponsor : Palm Tree Acres
36006 Hwy 54 W | Zephyrhills
Call for Info and to RSVP: (813) 782-1913
Ambassador Program Sponsor
Florida Hospital Zephyrhills
AMBASSADORS’ CORNER
May 2017
Ambassador
of the Month:
George Kendall
Al Stone
Anne Kibbe
Beth Aker
Bob Webb
Carla Eno
Carolyn Hodges
Cheryl Hinton
Cliff McDuffie
Graig Kinsman
David Eno
Diana MacDiarmid
Don Edwards
George Kendall
Jennifer Clapper
Jennifer Hancock
Jessica Pent
John MacDiarmid
Kathy Wilcox
Katy Boyd
Kim Barker
Laura Longstreet
Lauren Gregg
Lee Heffelfinger
Leigh Cant
Miriam Hansford
Nick Deford
Nick Lenz
Nils Lenz
Noni Linder
Rachel Leblanc
Randy Light
Rod Rehrig
Russ Heffelfinger
Sam Abrahani
Shane Barker
Shilo Coleman
Sigrid Green
Stephanie Stephenson
Steven Linder
Tim Dozier
Tim Proctor
Vicky Jones
George Kendall has been a stal-wart volunteer here at the cham-ber. For months he has come in like clockwork on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays (not Tuesdays and Thursdays mind you!) to read through newspapers and clip chamber articles, send out renewal notices or to do any other little odd jobs that make life easier for chamber staff. Recently he has added delivering directories to the local mobile home parks and other distribution points – even on Tues-days and Thursdays! Thank you
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