Happy Holidays from the Ponte Vedra Chamber

December 2011 Volume 16, Issue 9

Chamber Holiday Events Sponsored by

Chamber Holiday Boutique
Wednesday, December 7, 4 to 8 pm Fine that perfect Holiday Gift from your fellow Chamber members!
Participating:

Chamber Before Hours

Wednesday, December 7, 7:30 AM Elizabeths Caf, Sawgrass Village $7.50 for Members & $10 for Guests Includes Breakfast!

Chamber Holiday Party

Wednesday, December 14, 5 to 8 pm Ponte Vedra Chamber Office Beer, Wine & Hors doeuvres Holiday Music

66 Distinctive Homes ~
Glenn Hettinger JJs Liberty Bistros Chocolate Shop Original Piece Paradise Palms Massage Scentsy Wickless Candles Silpada Designs Stella & Dot Jewelry Thirty One Gifts

GIANT 50/50 DRAWING Make sure you bring your ticket stub!
$10 for Members with a Reservation and $15 for Members without a Reservation & for Guests

Still Accepting Participants

Wine Tasting from PRP Wines International
Ponte Vedra Chamber Corporate Gift Baskets
Order & Next Day Delivery to your Office

$49 each and contains:

Dual Neoprene Wine Holder, Two Woozies & Two Wine Glasses, Corkscrew with Rosewood Wine Cork & Bottle of Clou du Bois North Coast Chardonnay or Sterling Vintners Reserve Merlot, Gold Medal Winners at the Sawgrass Wine Festival Judging

Please Bring an Unwrapped Toy to All Events for

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Presidents Message
Dear All, As one year closes and another begins, it is customary for each person to access where they are in life and make plans to change how they live their life in the new year. This custom dates back to Babylonian times when making resolutions for change were a part of the celebration of a new year. The most popular resolution then was to return borrowed equipment; however, I doubt that is high on anyones list today. The celebration of the new year is one of our oldest holidays and has been celebrated for over 4000 years. Dating back to Babylon, it was celebrated on the first day of Spring, since it was the beginning of the season of rebirth, of planting new crops and of blossoming. The Romans continued to celebrate this holiday in the spring as well, but their calendar was continually tampered with and got out of synch with the sun. Although they tried to set the calendar right in 153 B.C. and set January 1 as the beginning of the new year, it was not until CHECK US OUT ON: Julius Caesar established the Julian Calendar that the calendar was stabilized and January 1 was again established as first day of the new year. Since the church remained opposed to this celebration as pagan, January 1 has only been celebrated as a holiday by Western nations for about 400 years. As I said making resolution has always been a part of the celebration, and today the ten
most common New Years Resolutions are: 1. 2. 3. Lost weight Stop smoking Stick to a budget 50 A1A North, Suite 102 Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082 904-285-2004 Ambassador. Certainly both info@pontevedrachamber.org these groups of volunteers are Board of Directors: vital to the operation of the Christine Adams ~ Rogers Tower, Chamber! P.A. ~ 473-1400 Darby Brower ~ Brower Financial Plus our event committees, Golf Group ~ 280-1669 Tournament, Wine Festival and Felicia Cox ~ Florida Bank ~ 543Car Show are always looking for 7055 members so call Ginger to Vincent Grassia ~ 910=1367 volunteer. Although the event Dr. Erika Hamer ~ Ponte Vedra committees require a special Wellness Center ~ 273-2691 commitment, they really do offer Craig Hamilton ~ Pineapple Post ~ 249-7477 an opportunity to get to know and work with some very special Frances King ~ King & Associates Insurance Agency ~ 273-9839 people. The bonus for getting Barry McDonald ~ Sawgrass involved in these events is that Country Club ~ 274-3710 they are also a lot of fun! Dan Monk ~ Pussers Bar & Grille ~ If you have not hosted a 280-7766 Chamber After Hours then that is Marshall Reddy ~ FranNet Principal Florida ~ 280-1949 a great way to introduce Jared Rice ~ THE PLAYERS members to your business. Championship ~ 273-3453 Sponsoring a Chamber Before Michele Smith ~ RE/MAX Coastal Hours or Chamber At Hours Real Estate ~ 285-5640 offers members a chance to talk Staff: about their business usually in a Ginger Lilley Peace ~ Chamber & more intimate atmosphere. Visitor Center Executive Director If nothing else, start attending our Julie Davidson ~ Sales & Service Manager events on a regular basis. We Penny Dickhens ~ Chamber have something going on every Tourism Coordinator Wednesday so just put every Dan Worrell ~ Accountant Wednesday on your calendar as Bryan Goode III ~ Counsel of Chamber Day and you have it Record covered. We really had a blockbuster January planned for Inside this edition: you so plan to attend at least one, if not all! I hope to see you soon Ambassadors and if you do not know me, Chamber Clips please come up and introduce Chamber Contacts yourself. Happy Holidays and I Events hope to see you soon!

4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.

Save or earn more money Find a better job Become more organized Exercise more Be more patient at work/with others Eat better

10. Become a better person

In case, you have no idea where I am going with us. Let me add, number 11 to this list Get more involved with the Chamber! Let me know if interested in serving on the Board Contact Board. Lindsey Godfrey (numbers on page 14) if you want to be an

Felicia

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Event Photos Holiday Events Giant 50/50 Golf Tournament New Board Member New Members New Member Application Presidents Message Renewal Application SBDC Tip

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New Membership Application ~ Join Now, No Renewal until 2013

Please Forward to a Business Associate

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Renewal Membership Application ~

!5% Discount if Renew by December 31
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2012 Ponte Vedra Chamber Golf Tournament

2012 Ponte Vedra Beach Chamber Golf Tournament A Salute to the Military
Presidents Day ~ February 20

at the Palencia Club Presented by A Portion of the Proceeds Benefits Wounded Warrior Project
$2,250 Gold Sponsor Benefits:
inMention on paid and in-kind Advertising, Fact Sheet, Flyers & Forms Your Logo on Event Banner Can provide Logo Items for the Players Goody Bag Logo in Chamber Chat newsletter (circulation 350 plus electronic mailing) now through March Mention in Constant Contact weekly event announcement (now until event) Your Logo on Golf Tournament Web Page with link to your site now through March 2012 when new event dates are posted Mention in Constant Contact weekly event announcement (now until event) Logo on Program Inside Front Cover & OneOne-Half Page Ad Inside Mention on the St. Augustine, Ponte Vedra & the Beaches Event Calendar and on www.floridashistoriccoaset.com & www.visitpontevedra.com Recognition at all Chamber events now through March Mention in Press Releases Mention in Event Promotion through other Chamber member clubs Your Banner displayed at the event Photo of Sponsor Representative in March Chamber Chat Golf Threesome

$1,500 Silver Sponsor Benefits:

inMention on paid and in-kind Advertising, Fact Sheet, Flyers & Forms Your Logo on Event Banner Can provide Logo Items for the Players Goody Bag Logo in Chamber Chat newsletter (circulation 350 plus electronic mailing) now through March Mention in Constant Contact weekly event announcement (now until event) Your Logo on Golf Tournament Web Page with link to your site now through March 2012 when new event dates are posted Logo on Program Inside Front Cover & One Fourth Page Ad within Mention on the St. Augustine, Ponte Vedra & the Beaches Event Calendar and on www.floridashistoriccoast.com & www.visitpontevedra.com Recognition at all Chamber events now through March Mention in Press Releases Mention in Event Promotion through other Chamber member clubs Your Banner displayed at the event Photo of Sponsor Representative in March Chamber Chat Golf Twosome

We are proud to welcome as a $750 Bronze Sponsor Benefits:

inMention on paid and in-kind Advertising, Fact Sheet, Flyers, Forms & Event Banner Can provide Logo Items for the Players Goody Bag Logo in Chamber Chat newsletter (circulation 350 plus electronic mailing) now through March Mention in Constant Contact weekly event announcement (now until event) Your Logo on Golf Tournament Web Page with link to your site now through March 2012 when new event dates are posted Logo on Program Inside Front Cover Mention on the St. Augustine, Ponte Vedra & the Beaches Event Calendar and on www.floridashistoriccoast.com & www.visitpontevedra.com Recognition at all Chamber events now through March Mention in Press Releases Mention in Event Promotion through other Chamber member clubs Photo of Sponsor Representative in March Chamber Chat Golf For One

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2012 Ponte Vedra Chamber Golf Tournament

2012 Ponte Vedra Beach Chamber Golf Tournament A Salute to the Military
Presidents Day ~ February 20

at the Palencia Club Presented by A Portion of the Proceeds Benefits Wounded Warrior Project
$250 Hospitality Tent Sponsor Benefits: Sponsor Sign at Tent Mention on Flyers & Forms Mention in Chamber Chat now through March Mention on Press Releases Refreshment Cost Not Included Lunch In Kind (144 Box Lunches) Sponsor Benefits: Mention on Flyers & Forms Four Tickets to the Dinner Mention in Chamber Chat now through March Mention in Press Releases Golf for one $400 Dinner Sponsor Benefits: Mention on Flyers & Forms Four Tickets to the Dinner Mention in Chamber Chat now through March Mention in Press Releases Golf for one $175 Hole Sponsor if New ~ $125 if Returning & Signed Up by January 15 Benefits: Sponsor Sign at Hole Mention in March Chamber Chat

To Play: Foursome $525, Individual $145, Extra Dinner $40

Schedule: 10:30 am - 11:45 am Check-In & Putting Contest Check11:00 am - Golf Clinic 11:45 am - Captains Meeting 12 noon - Shotgun Start 5:00 pm - Cocktail Hour 6:00 pm - Dinner & Awards Ceremony
Includes: *Golf Clinic

*18 Holes of Golf at Palencia ~Schamble Format *Golf Shirt & Bag of Promotional Gifts Hole-in*Six Party Holes, Four Hole-in-One Contests with Brumos Cars & Rolex from Underwoods plus Eight Other Contest Holes *Box Lunch, Cocktail Hour & Dinner with Free Beer & Wine *Awards Ceremony with 1st 3trd Place Gross & Net Winners of Waterford Crystal

*Raffle Prizes plus Silent & Live Auction

Yes, We want to provide support for the 2012 Ponte Vedra Beach Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament: and Wounded Warrior Project Live or Silent Auction Item Raffle Prize

Company Name ____________________________________________________ Address ___________________________________________________________ Representative ______________________________________________________ Signature __________________________________________________________

Goody Bag Item ~ approximately 144 Phone _____________________ Email __________________________________ of each item needed Description _____________________________________Value_______________

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Aqua Grill Named 2011 Small Business of the Year

In the fall of 1987, restaurateur Cary Hart moved from Gainesville to Ponte Vedra Beach to open a second location of his successful Aw Shucks restaurant. In March of 1988, coinciding with THE PLAYERS Championship, the doors of Aw Shucks opened for business. For eleven years, Aw Shucks operated successfully in Sawgrass Village showing steady, continued growth. In 1999, with an interior renovation under works, Hart decided to change the name from Aw Shucks to Aqua Grill, in order to better reflect the diverse and eclectic gourmet menu coupled with a casually elegant ambiance. The interior improvements, coupled with the name change, proved to be a profitable decision as Aqua Grill continued to reinvent itself and prosper. Working hand in hand with the Sawgrass Marriott and all of their hospitality partners who send out of town guests to Aqua Grill, their goal has always been to act as an ambassador to folks visiting the area. They want visitors to leave Ponte Vedra with a WOW experience that they can not wait to share with friends. The mission and business philosophy have remained consistent for the past 23 years: Build relationships, promote a sense of community, always come from a place of yes, and be a steward of the special moments in people's lives. They are proud to also offer locals a place to call their own. Aqua Grill's goal is to act as an extension of someone's family and offer them a warm, friendly gathering spot where community members gather for business and pleasure, and to share and commemorate the special occasions in a customer's life. As a result, their bar is known as the local Cheers, where everyone knows your name. Congratulations to Cary Hart and his staff for their commitment to both their customers and to our community.

New Board Member

McDonald, We are excited to announce that Barry McDonald General Manager of Sawagrass Country Club, has joined the Ponte Vedra Chamber Board of Directors. He is originally from the Finger Lakes Region of upstate New York and has been the Sawgrass Country Clubs General Manager for past three years. Barrys career in the hospitality industry includes several world class clubs in both southwest Florida and central New York over the past fifteen years. Barrys background in club management has allowed him to pursue his passion of golf and his sincere interest in providing the highest level of sporting and social programs for membership clubs. Other interests include fishing, boating and dining out around Jacksonville. Barry has a degree in Hospitality Management from the Rochester Institute of Technology, and an MBA from Florida Gulf Coast University. He is also an involved member of the Club Managers Association of America and holds their certification in club management designation, CCM.

New Members
Acupuncture For Women Samantha Sager 120 King Sago Court Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082 904-273904-273-8656 acusam@yahoo.com www.acufinder.com Brightlink Technology Joe Flask 13500 Sutton Park Drive South, Suite 105 Jacksonville, FL 32224 904-619904-619-1966 904-992904-992-9907 jflask@brightlinktech.com www.brightlinktech.com SignJax Beach Sign-A-Rama Bill Kirsch 746 South 3 Street Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250 904-247904-247-4115 904-247904-247-0688 info@signarama-jaxbeach.com info@signaramawww.signaramawww.signarama-jaxbeach.com
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First Coast Signs, Inc Rebecca Walden 3728 Philips Highway, Suite 37 Jacksonville, FL 32207 904-398904-398-3993 904-396904-396-6463 Rebecca@firstcoastsigns.com www.firstcoastsigns.com

Selectpay Payroll, Inc. Debbie Davis 165 Wells Road, Suite 409 Orange Park, FL 32073 904-264904-264-6322 904-264904-264-3588 selctpaypayroll@att.net www.selectpaypayroll.com Unlimited Resources, Inc. Chuck Johnson 6014 Bridgewater Circle Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082 904-521904-521-3634 urchuck@comcast.net www.unlimitedresources.com

WAWS Action News Jax Michael Hardy 11700 Central Parkway Unit 2 Jacksonville, FL 32224 904-996904-996-0482 mhardy@actionnewsjax.com www.actionnewsjax.com

Thanks to Our November Ambassadors Lindsey Godfrey Ed Mercel Debbie Michala Kristin Pirris

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Chamber Before Hours ~ Berry & Co. Real Estate

Chamber President Felicia Cox along with Susan King, the new Executive Director of BEAM and our sponsor, Clare Berry.

Everyone enjoys getting out for our morning Clare Berry lead a question and answer period about the networking event. current real estate situation.

Chamber After Hours ~ Pussers

Ambassadors Heather Senterfitt, Kristin Pirris and Dana Bob Baer always has a good Merrill take time out to chat. time and enjoys the hors doeuvres.

Alex and Leigh Quijano of Art & Alex Photography were big winners at the event.

Small Business of the Year Awards Luncheon

Amy Morace of Garcia Plastic Surgery, Natalie Dunlop of Felicia Cox, right, & Ginger Lilley Peace, left, Richard Willich of MDI, who congratulate April Hart of Aqua Grill, center, for being sponsored our luncheon, was Media Mix, Jim Mabry of Tropical Smoothies, April Hart, Marshall Reddy of FranNet, Peter Reynolds of The Griggs our speaker. named Chamber Small Business of the Year.

Group, Dr. Erika Hamer of Ponte Vedra Wellness Center & Sheila Powers of Ten Salon were also nominated.

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ReGrand Re-Opening ~ Bogey Grille

Chris Peace and Mel Cox enjoyed both the food and the drink.

Margaret Miele of BBVA Compass Bank with Jejnnifer Foreman of SunTrust Bank with Dan Bob Davidson. Wortman of No Job Too Small.

Grand Opening ~ Home Video Studio

Dot McGreery with Mike Hardy of Fox. 30.

Julie Davidson with Miguel Salas, Home Video Studio owner, with his wife.

Tina Biron of Heritage Bank with Ginger Lilley Peace.

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Ambassadors:

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Chairman Lindsey Godfrey ~ Ponte Vedra Beach Realty Bob Baer ~ Robert Baer Co.

285285-6522 386-1484 373-3111 280-9390 332-8838 996-0482 221-2605 273-2246 383-5582 564-8730 246-3008 246-3008 9973051 610-3074

Meet An Ambassador
Margaret Miele joined BBVA Compass in January 2006 and later was appointed vice president and preferred client manager of Northeast Florida. In 2008, she was named district sales manager of the Retail Banking Branch which involved supporting relationships with 35 branch networks. Margaret has been the Business Relationship Manager of the Ponte Vedra Branch since 2010. Prior to BBVA Compass, she spent 10 years working for MBNA America Bank in Cleveland, Ohio in a variety of management positions. Margaret holds a BA from Ohio University and an MBA in Business Management from John Carroll University also in Ohio. She holds state certified licenses in Series 6, Series 63 and Florida Life and Variable Annuity.

April Biller ~ Hampton Inn Brian Crooke ~ BB & T Jennifer Foreman ~ SunTrust Bank Mike Hardy ~ Fox 30 Ed Mercel ~ Queen's Harbour Real Estate Co. Debbie Michala ~ Processing Solutions Dana Merrill ~ John Merrill Homes Margaret Miele ~ BBVA Compass Bank Cary-?Rae Oakley-Doran ~ Original Piece Nina Oakley-Doran ~ Original Piece Kristin Pirris ~ Pirris Insurance & Financial Services Heather Senterfitt ~ First Coast Focus

To Become an Ambassador, call Lindsey today!

Small Business Tip~Cathy Hagan, SBDC at UNF

Small Business Give Back
As the end of 2011 rapidly approaches, although there is still trepidation about what lies ahead for the economy and your business, small business owners still want (and need) to recognize employees for their performance and customers for their loyalty throughout the year. Consider these tips:

Acknowledge all staff. When allocating bonuses, do not forget the behind-the-scenes people who have helped craft the successful client presentations and made the travel arrangements possible. Try to include them in your bonus-giving plans.
Give the gift of time. If you can not afford to give bonuses this year, give the next best thing time. Extra time off during the holidays or an opportunity to come in late one day a week, for example, demonstrate your appreciation of your staff.

Tie employee bonuses to goals. Bonuses should non-subjective, measurable, and performance-oriented. So clearly align bonuses with company or staff goals. If you did not set goals with staff this year but still want to give bonuses, consider tying employee performance to recognized company goals.

When giving gifts to customers, promote products from other small businesses. Support the businesses in Ponte Vedra by purchasing gifts from your fellow Chamber members. Consider charitable contributions. If your customer is involved in a specific cause or group, consider giving to that charity. Making donations on behalf of the people on your list can be a meaningful way to say thank you.

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Chamber Clips
Baptist Medical Center Beaches Receives Consumer Quality Award
Jacksonville Beach, Florida, November 3, 2011 Baptist Medical Center Beaches recently received an Excellence through Insight award for the Highest Community Perception of Quality from HealthStream Research (HSR), a leading provider of research and learning solutions for the healthcare industry. We have an exceptional team at Baptist Beaches who work together to provide the best care to each of our patients and their family member, said Joe Mitrick, hospital president, Baptist Medical Center Beaches. We are honored to be recognized for the high-quality care our staff and physicians provide to our community with this most recent award. The Excellence through Insight award recognizes hospitals that excel in their ability to gain insight into their patients, employees, physicians and community through research and using the format to build excellence within their organization through high satisfaction and consumer preference scores. HSR compared the results of consumer perception studies conducted in the Beaches community to those of similar studies conducted for hospitals across the country. The hospitals that performed the best were given the award. An almost three-decade old Jacksonville CPA firm, Patrick & Robinson CPAs, is branching out from its Atlantic Blvd. St. Nicholas location to an office in Ponte Vedra Beach. Partners say improving client access and natural market expansion drove the move. The new office is at 6000-A Sawgrass Village Circle, Suite 1, near the Sawgrass Village shopping center. Partner affiliations include the Jacksonville Regional Chamber of Commerce, American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants, and the Small Business Resource Network. In addition, Patrick & Robinson, CPAs is the only firm in North Florida selected for membership by CPA Connect, a nationwide network of proven CPAs to handle local or national needs. For more information, call 396-5400, or visit www.CPAsite.com.
For the holidays, Underwoods brings to you these top designers all in one store:David Yurman, John Hardy, Ippolita, DiModolo, Mikimoto, Hearts on Fire, Roberto Coin and many more. Underwood Jewelers 330 A1a N # 204 Ponte Vedra Beach (904) 280-1202

Has Moved! The Morgan Company Promotional Advertising 2520 Isabella Blvd, Suite 50 Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250 904 - 242-0472 904 - 242 -0471 Phone Fax

University of Florida Career Showcase Accepting Registrations for Spring 2012! Recruit from 6000+ UF students and alumni at the bi-annual Career Resource Centers Career Showcase on January 24th (non-technical day) and January 25th (technical day) for your full-time and internship needs. Registration is now open. January 3rd is the early registration deadline. Registration and additional details can be found at www.crc.ufl.edu/careerfairs . Contact Career Events at crcfairs@crc.ufl.edu or (352) 273-2331 with questions.

Pussers Bar and Grille is excited to announce a Rum Tasting 5:30on December 12, 2011 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. to benefit Ponte Vedras Birdies for the Brave Foundation, a military outreach initiative proudly supported by the PGA Tour. This truly unique event will be held in the new Pussers Rum Room and will feature over 40 premium rums from around the world. The evening will also include presentations from several spirits representatives on the origins of Rum and its

role throughout history, as well as its categorizations with respect to regional variations and grades. Tickets can be purchased for just $15 in advance at http://pussersusa.com/rumhttp://pussersusa.com/rum-tasting. 100 percent of the event proceeds will be donated to charity. For more information, interested parties should call 904.280.7766.

JMCLAUGHLIN is opening early at 9:30 am and closing later at 6:30 beginning Dec. 12th for your Holiday shopping needs. We are always happy to wrap your purchases at no charge! 330 A1A North, Suite 214 Ponte Vedra Beach 285-4889

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Chamber Clips
Brunet-Garca Advertising, Inc., announces the promotion of Nikki Guillette from accounting manager to finance & operations manager. Since joining Brunet-Garca, Nikki has expanded the vision and scope of her position, becoming an integral resource for the management team. In recognition of the pivotal role she plays in agency operations, Nikki will immediately join agency partners and officials as part of the Brunet-Garca management team. Recently named a certified agency operations manager through Second Wind, a professional information resource for mid-sized advertising agencies, Nikki will now oversee accounting, human resources and operational functions for the San Marco-based agency. She holds an M.A. from the University of Floridas Warrington College of Business, where she had the opportunity to study operations management internationally with companies such BMW and Siemens. Her background includes experience in real estate, politics, accounting and small business management. Give the gift of life! All year long, YMCA gift certificates are a great way to tell friends and family you care about their health and well-being. This holiday season, treat yourself or someone you love with a Y gift certificate, good for a wide variety of our programs to help get you started on the right foot. Here are just a few of our most popular gift ideas: Family and Adult Y Memberships Grand Opening of Goodwills brand Personal Training Packages new boutique in Ponte Vedra, Nutrition Consultation with Health Screenings Bluetique. Left to right: Ginger Lilley Massage Therapy Peace, Eric Eastland/Chairman of the Winter Camp Immokalee Board, Amber Russo/V.P. of Retail And so much more! Sales-Goodwill, Bob For more information on YMCA programs, please visit www.firstcoastymca.org. Thayer/President-Goodwill and

Felicia Cox. Kristin Pirris, CFP, owner of Pirris Insurance and Financial Services, has been authorized by the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards (CFP Board) to use the certification marks CFP, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER and CFP (with flame design) in accordance with CFP Board certification and renewal requirements. Ms. Pirris specializes in asset protection and tax diversification of portfolios. These marks identify those individuals who have met the rigorous experience and ethical requirements of the CFP Board, have successfully completed financial planning coursework and have passed the CFP Certification Examination covering the following areas: the financial planning process, risk management, investments, tax planning and management, retirement and employee benefits, and estate planning. CFP certificants also agree to meet ongoing continuing education requirements and to uphold CFP Boards Code of Ethics and Professional Responsibility, Rules of Conduct and Financial Planning Practice Standards. FOR SALE IN THE CHAMBER OFFICE