Page 13 - Martin Downs Bulletin - September '22

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BUSinESS

SEPTEMBER 2022 3168 Sw MaRTin downS Blvd. PalM ciTy, fl 34990
PhonE: (772) 286-8121 fax: (772) 286-3331
www.PalMciTychaMBER.coM

President’s Message

We LOVE our Veterans! Please come out and join us at the following events December 7th, in honor of National Pearl Harbor Day of
The Palm City Chamber and wear your RED, WHITE, and BLUE: Remembrance. Come out and meet local vendors, enjoy
of Commerce had an Plan to attend our 3rd Annual Veterans Memorial some bites from food trucks, and start your Holiday
amazing start to this year at Bridge 5K on Saturday, November 12, 2022. shopping.
our 43rd Annual Installation Registration is on www.runsignup.com and you can If you are interested in being a sponsor or vendor at
Gala. Our theme was run or walk the bridge while enjoying the beauty of Palm any of these upcoming events, please call Missi or Liz at
“Salute to Service” and City. The event starts and ends at Jock Leighton Park, the Palm City Chamber of Commerce at (772) 286-8121.
we had the opportunity to beginning at 7a.m. We are highlighting the Stuart Air
honor and celebrate the Show and they will be giving discounted tickets to our christina l. franco
100th Birthday of World participants. Plus, you can expect a few surprises! President, Palm City Chamber
War II Veteran Seymour Hoffman. We would like to keep We would love to see you at the 2nd Annual Palm of Commerce
the spirt of our Veterans going so we have incorporated a City Holiday Village on Mapp Road at the Town Center. Hampton by Hilton
few events to celebrate and recognize them. We will be starting this FREE event on Wednesday,
Executive director’s corner

I had no idea how severe prepared each morning and families sit down with their both athletic and had games and practices that we had to
my ability to concentrate children each evening to do homework. Well, that’s how work around.
on one thing at a time was “they” say it’s supposed to go. I’ve never known who the Now that I reflect on these times, I miss them. I love
until I retired from being “they” are, but “they” didn’t live in my house. my adult children, but I miss my little kiddos. The worst
an educator. I imagine My children are now successful members of thing is the guilt that all working parents feel. We feel
that dealing with 18 to 30 society that live locally with their spouses and my one as though we are always missing something because we
little personalities kept me granddaughter. I realize how fortunate I am to have them are working. However, if we didn’t work, we wouldn’t
focused and on my toes. local and I’m grateful every day for that. When they were be able to provide for our children. It’s truly a Catch 22.
When I began teaching, in students in the Martin County School District and I was So, if you see a parent in the grocery store late in the
1985, my Kindergarten class teaching, mornings on school days were crazy. We all evening with children in tow, be kind. If you are able
had 28 students and it grew throughout the school year. had to be up and out of the house at the same time. Those to offer your services of babysitting or shopping for a
When I retired, with the class size amendment, I usually healthy breakfasts were often toast, a bagel, or even the working parent, do so. If you are a working parent and
had the maximum number of 18 students. Let me just say, occasional Pop-Tart. Lunch was prepared the night before need assistance, don’t be ashamed to ask for help.
18 five-year-olds is plenty for anyone. or, if I was lucky, they would purchase their lunch at the In today’s world, it truly takes a village to raise our
Now that the school year has begun, most families are school cafeteria. children, just like “they” say!
getting back into the routine of the daily school schedule. Homework was always a challenge. I’m sure that Missi campbell
All of the school supplies have been purchased. Lunches having a teacher for a mother was not always a positive. Executive Director
are prepared the night before. Healthy breakfasts are I was on them to be successful in school, yet they were Palm City Chamber of Commerce

2022 Palm city chamber of commerce President’s

Board of directors council

President Christina Franco Hampton Inn and Suites Member

President Elect Don Pipes Atlantic Aviation
Vice-President Anne-Marie Persaud iThink Financial We would like to highlight our President’s Council
Member Dr. Lisa Grassam-Smith with Grassam Spine
Treasurer David Bradford Edward Jones & Wellness. Visit Dr. Lisa for any of your medical
issues. She’s always there for you! Contact Grassam
Past President Tyson Waters Fox McCluskey Bush & Robison Spine & Wellness at (772) 286-5433.

Director Keith (Fletch) Fletcher Boys & Girls Club of Martin County
Director Gigi Suntum Caring Children Clothing Children

Director Cheree Ramirez Children’s Services Council of MC
Director Peter Sicoli Sailfish Insurance

Director Robin Hall Out2News
Director Tara Biek-Robison Tara Biek Creative

Director Shaun Plymale Treasure Coast Legal
Director Meghan Shirey Ocean Republic Brewing

Director Rob McLaughlin Access 365 Urgent Care
Director Patrick Gleason State Insurance

Ex-Officio Toby Overdorf State Representative
Ex-Officio Ed Ciampi Martin County Commission

Ex-Officio Michael DiTerlizzi Martin County School Board