Page 17 - Palm City Spotlight - October '19

Palm City Spotlight, Page 17

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Message From Our President

We all realize how of the “100 Club” is to provide direct financial help back and helping others is heartwarming. The children
fortunate we were to escape to the immediate family, spouse and children of law of Palm City and our county have excellent role models
the wrath of Dorian; and enforcement officers and firefighters who have either lost to admire.
now we are assisting our their lives, or were severely injured in the line of duty. The Palm City Chamber of Commerce and I invite
neighbors in the Bahamas. Our Lunch and Learn on September 12 highlighted this you to be our guest at a Chamber event to investigate the
The citizens of Palm City amazing organization and all that they do locally for our benefits of becoming a member of the Palm City Chamber
and Martin County have first responders. and supporting our community. Please call the Chamber
donated “literally” tons Age is not a factor when it comes to philanthropy. office and speak to Michelle to reserve your place at an
of supplies and countless Seventh grader Joey Ferraro hosted a community barbecue upcoming Monthly Chamber Breakfast, Lunch and Learn
hours of community to thank our local heroes working with the Martin County or Business After Hours event. Check our social media
service to help with the Sheriff’s Office, Stuart Police Department, Martin County and website for more information about the Chamber –
rebuilding of the beautiful Fire Department and Stuart Fire Department for their calendar of events.
islands of the Bahamas. It is amazing, but not surprising, service to our community. Everyone was welcomed with
to see all members of our society working together for many community members bringing a dish to share. Law
the common good. Adults and children of all ages are enforcement officers and firefighters had a chance to win
volunteering their time to make a positive difference in wonderful door prizes!
the lives of others. The amount of donated goods being These are some of the reasons we have all chosen to
housed in hangars at Stuart’s Witham Air Field until they live in Martin County. The community spirit of giving
are ready to be delivered to the islands is overwhelming.
Thanks to our county leadership as well as state and
federal elected officials that were involved in management
of Dorian preparedness as the storm approached our
county. As well as the support systems to get supplies
and medical staff to our friends in the Bahamas.
Kindness is not just going abroad. The mission

2019 palm City

Chamber of

Commerce board of

directors

President Recovery Insurance Adjusters Joe Connelly
President Elect Kirchman Construction Ronnie Kirchman
Vice President Fox McCluskey Bush Robinson, LLC Tyson Waters
Treasurer HBK CPA’s & Consultants Ryan DiNunzio

Past President Hartman Real Estate Rick Hartman
Director Palm City Animal Medical Center Rex Sentell
Director HPS, Helping People Succeed, Inc. Suz Hutcheson
Director Atlantic Aviation Don Pikes
Director Oculina Bank Ann-Marie Persaud
Director Above & Beyond
Landscaping & Irrigation Barbara Essenwine

Director White Glove Moving & Storage Bill Norton
Director MBV Engineering, Inc. Steve Sullivan
Director Hampton Inn and Suites Stuart North Christina Franco
Director Teach Wealth Management Jeff Teach
Ex-Officio State Representative District 83 Toby Overdorf
Ex-Officio Martin County Commissioner District 5 Ed Ciampi
Ex-Officio Martin County School Board Michael DiTerlizzi