May 2006 Chairman’s Message - West Orange Chamber · Cafe’ Tu Tu Tango Troy Wilson (407)...
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2006 Community Trustees Amber Electric, Inc. a subsidiary of IES BankFIRST Castle & Cooke DeWitt Excavating First Commercial Bank of Florida Glatting Jackson Kercher Anglin Lopez Rinehart, Inc. GrayRobinson, P.A. Health Central Lowndes Drosdick Doster Kantor & Reed, P.A. Manheim’s Florida Auto Auction of Orlando McCree Incorporated The Middlesex Companies Miller, South & Milhausen, P.A. Progress Energy Signature GMAC Real Estate Sprint SunTrust Bank Veranda Partners Walt Disney World Company West Oaks Mall I have been traveling to Tallahassee on and off for the past sixteen years on business, to garner support for a cause or to seek funding for local initiatives. For the first time, I left with a refreshed excitement for Florida’s future and the possibility that the legislature could become more in touch with the real time issues of Floridians. The issues we discuss at the dinner table and the water cooler. There is an unprecedented partnership amongst the next three Speakers of the House, Rep. Marco Rubio (2006-2008), Rep. Ray Sansom (2008-2010), and Rep. Dean Cannon (2010-2012) to have the people of Florida write a book that can create action items and accountability for the legislature. That book is entitled 100 Innovative Ideas for Florida’s Future. Their process is to have idea-raisers across the state, interactive on-line chats, and the ability to submit your ideas and solutions for Florida’s issues. The growth, hurricanes, limited industry for continued economic stability, education, transportation and healthcare are a few the issues facing our West Orange community right now. Don’t miss the opportunity to take just a few minutes, as little as seven minutes if you choose, to provide an idea or solution that could make the difference of a lifetime. To participate log onto 100ideas.or g. Pam Gould, 2006 Chamber Chairman Health Central Foundation Chairman’s Message Be sure to join us for this exciting event! Tickets: $26 in advance - $31 day of the event Featuring Amanda Eubank’s Bakery, American Pie Pizza Company, Anaelle & Hugo, Bella Cafe, Big City Catering, Bistro McDonald’s, Cafe Tu Tu Tango, Captain and the Cowboy, Carmella’s of Brooklyn, Cookies By Design, Crystal Springs, El Quijote, Flo’s Taste of Soul Catering, Froots, Hard Rock Cafe, House Blend Cafe, Imagineats, Knightly Spirits, Let’s Eat!, MetroWest Golf Club, Mimi’s Cafe, Orlando Coca-Cola, P.F. Chang’s China Bistro, Penguin’s Paradise Dessert Bar, Pio Pio Restaurant, Positano, Primo Bean Cafe, Salt Island, Sam Snead’s Tavern, Seasons 52, Soong Thai, Steak and Ale, Stoneybrook West, The Butcher Shop Steakhouse, The Capital Grille, The Melting Pot, The Vineyard at Cascades of Isleworth, TooJay’s, Urban Flats Flatbread Co., Vines Grille & Wine Bar To purchase your tickets contact the Chamber at 407-656-1304 or stop by our office located at 12184 W. Colonial Drive, Winter Garden Thursday, May 11th 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Veranda Park 2295 S. Hiawassee Rd. May 2006
Transcript of May 2006 Chairman’s Message - West Orange Chamber · Cafe’ Tu Tu Tango Troy Wilson (407)...
2006Community
Trustees
Amber Electric, Inc.a subsidiary of IES
BankFIRST
Castle & Cooke
DeWitt Excavating
First CommercialBank of Florida
Glatting JacksonKercher Anglin Lopez
Rinehart, Inc.
GrayRobinson, P.A.
Health Central
Lowndes DrosdickDoster Kantor & Reed,
P.A.
Manheim’sFlorida Auto
Auction of OrlandoMcCree Incorporated
The MiddlesexCompanies
Miller, South &Milhausen, P.A.
Progress Energy
Signature GMACReal Estate
Sprint
SunTrust Bank
Veranda Partners
Walt Disney WorldCompany
West Oaks Mall
I have been traveling to Tallahassee on and off for the past sixteen years on business, to garnersupport for a cause or to seek funding for local initiatives. For the first time, I left with a refreshedexcitement for Florida’s future and the possibility that the legislature could become more intouch with the real time issues of Floridians. The issues we discuss at the dinner table and thewater cooler.
There is an unprecedented partnership amongst the next three Speakers of the House, Rep. MarcoRubio (2006-2008), Rep. Ray Sansom (2008-2010), and Rep. Dean Cannon (2010-2012) tohave the people of Florida write a book that can create action items and accountability for thelegislature. That book is entitled 100 Innovative Ideas for Florida’s Future. Their process is tohave idea-raisers across the state, interactive on-line chats, and the ability to submit your ideasand solutions for Florida’s issues.
The growth, hurricanes, limited industry for continued economic stability, education, transportationand healthcare are a few the issues facing our West Orange community right now. Don’t missthe opportunity to take just a few minutes, as little as seven minutes if you choose, to provide anidea or solution that could make the difference of a lifetime. To participate log onto 100ideas.org.
Pam Gould, 2006 Chamber ChairmanHealth Central Foundation
Chairman’s Message
Be sure to join us for this exciting event!Tickets: $26 in advance - $31 day of the event
FeaturingAmanda Eubank’s Bakery, American Pie Pizza Company, Anaelle & Hugo, Bella Cafe, Big City Catering,Bistro McDonald’s, Cafe Tu Tu Tango, Captain and the Cowboy, Carmella’s of Brooklyn, Cookies By Design,Crystal Springs, El Quijote, Flo’s Taste of Soul Catering, Froots, Hard Rock Cafe, House Blend Cafe,Imagineats, Knightly Spirits, Let’s Eat!, MetroWest Golf Club, Mimi’s Cafe, Orlando Coca-Cola, P.F. Chang’sChina Bistro, Penguin’s Paradise Dessert Bar, Pio Pio Restaurant, Positano, Primo Bean Cafe, Salt Island,Sam Snead’s Tavern, Seasons 52, Soong Thai, Steak and Ale, Stoneybrook West, The Butcher Shop Steakhouse,The Capital Grille, The Melting Pot, The Vineyard at Cascades of Isleworth, TooJay’s, Urban Flats FlatbreadCo., Vines Grille & Wine Bar
To purchase your tickets contact the Chamber at 407-656-1304or stop by our office located at 12184 W. Colonial Drive, Winter Garden
Thursday, May 11th5:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Veranda Park2295 S. Hiawassee Rd.
May 2006
West OrangeChamber
Ambassadors
Joan Bailey
Kay Behrens
Bob Buchanan
Carol Cross
Dorcas Dillard
Nicole Farquharson
Ron Garrison
Pat Gleason
Ruth Grafton
Jimmie Hargrove
Chesta Hembrooke
Donna Leigaber
Anette Luck
Linda Osterberg
Rev. TomRutherford
Dianne Southwell
Lenny Stark
Lori Tyson
Jerry VanDyke
Debbi Vineyard
Marie Williams
Chamber Members Doing Businesswith Chambers Members
Get ready for summer fun! The following is a list of Chamber members to help you and yourfamily plan your summer activities
Boat StorageBoat – RV & Auto Storage of W. Orange, LLC
Boat/Motor Sales/ServiceDealer’s Choice Marine
BookstoresBook Rack of Ocoee
Bowling CenterCarter Family Bowl
Country Club/Golf CentersForest Lake Golf Club of Ocoee
MetroWest Golf ClubOrange County National Golf Center
StoneyBrook West Golf ClubThe Golden Bear Club at Keene’s Point
West Orange Country Club
Dance SchoolsOrlando Broadway Arts
Karate Fitness CenterAll American Karate Academy
LibrariesWinter Garden Library
Movie TheatreWest Orange 5
Pool Contractors- Pool SuppliesBlue Dream Pools
Dixie Pools and Spas, IncFlorida Pool Center
Pinch A Penny (Conroy Rd. location)Pool Interiors
Windermere Pool Service
Recreational Vehicle StorageAAA Mobile Storage
Recreational Vehicle Sales/ServiceGiant Recreation World
ScrapbookingCreative Memories
Sports ApparelB Unique, Inc.
Sports ComplexOrlando Volleyball Academy
Tourist AttractionsUniversal Orlando
Walt Disney World Company
Travel AgenciesAmerican Express Travel Services
Go Travel
Travel Agencies – CruisesCruise Planners
SeaMaster Cruises
American Cancer Society - Relays for Life
West Orange Relay for Life brought in over $175,000 for American Cancer Society.Crawford Tire led once again in fund raising by bringing in $52,266.68. Great job,West Orange Relay.
The Chamber also participated in the Southwest Orlando Relay for the first time.This relay raised over $136,000 with Olympia High School raising the most moneyat $14,000. The Chamber team contributed $ 2,700. Special thanks to team captain,Alice Williams of Disney, and walkers Marie Williams, Debby Zutter, Edward Johnsonand Bert Francis – Lynx, Jenny Reeves – OCPS, Steve Precourt – DRMP, PeggyIsaacson – Workforce Central Florida, Tracy Seebach – Veranda Park, Kevin Johnson– Johnson Laux Construction, Tom Rodriguez- Oakland Nature Preserve, PaulSchmitt – Office Source USA, and Krista Compton, Linda Begley, Lauren Wolf andStina D’Uva of the West Orange Chamber.
New MembersADVERTISINGFit-4-SportsLoretta Lynn Leda(321) 438-0838www.fit-4-sports.net
APARTMENTSVictoria Place ApartmentsTom Egan(407) 996-2222www.victoriaplaceapts.com
ASSOCIATEKathleen KorbelakKathleen Korbelak(812) 306-8157
BAKERYAmanda Eubanks BakeryAmanda Eubanks(407) 905-0888
The Dessert LadyPatti Schmidt(407) 822-8881www.dessertlady.com
BEAUTY SALONSCosmetropolisMaryAnn Huibregtse(407) 578-0900www.cosmetropolissalon.com
CAR WASHWest Orange Express Car WashJim Robinson(407) 782-4621
CELLULAR TELEPHONESCingular WirelessErskine Currie(407) 579-0826
COMPUTER - SALES/SERVICE/CONSULTANTTek SolversTodd Smith(407) 877-8450www.teksolvers.com
FITNESS CENTERCardio Club Fitness CenterMike Palazzo(407) 822-3900www.cardioclubusa.com
FITNESS CENTER cont’d.Gold’s Gym - Dr. PhillipsRobbie Motes(407) 226-9996www.goldsgym.com
GRAPHIC DESIGNNikki Nix DesignsNicole Nix(407) 927-9721
MERCHANT SERVICESHeartland Payment SystemsWalter Luna(407) 314-2117www.e-hps.com
ORGANIZATIONS - NON-PROFITA Gift For TeachingJane Thompson(407) 345-0515www.agiftforteaching.org
ORGANIZATIONS –TRADE ASSOCIATIONSCentral Florida Hotel &Lodging Assoc.Candice Carsillo(407) 313-5012www.cfhla.org
PARTY EQUIPMENTRENTAL & SUPPLIESG&D Special Event Service,Inc.Danielle Digilio(407) 666-4263www.ganddspecialevents.com
PUBLISHINGOrlando Eats &EntertainmentAndrew Christo(321) 293-0297www.orlandoeats.com
REAL ESTATEFlorida Real Estate GroupMarisol Agosto(407) 654-6351floridarealestategroup.net
RESTAURANTSCafe’ Tu Tu TangoTroy Wilson(407) 248-2222www.cafetututango.com
La Trattoria D’UrbinoFranco Calabrese(407) 293-0577
Pio Pio RestaurantJuan Diego Isaza(407) 248-6424
The Butcher Shop SteakhouseMo Labidi(407) 363-9727www.butchershopsteakhouse.com
The Capital GrilleJanet Bryan(407) 370-4392www.thecapitalgrille.com
Urban Flats Flatbread Co.Nathalie Lindquist(407) 227-6202www.urbanflats.net
RETAILRon Jon Surf ShopTracey Gray(407) 481-2555www.ronjons.com
Wal-Mart Super CenterBruce Abbott(407) 290-6977
RETAIL - CIGARSCigarz on the Grande AvenueTom Patel(863) 221-9255
RETAIL - FURNITUREBadcock Home FurnitureSteve Jackson(407) 656-4979www.badcock.com
TITLE INSURANCESERVICESMillenia Title Insurance Co.Roxanne Brown(407) 581-9100
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2006 S.O.A.R. AwardsEach year, the Education Committee of the West Orange Chamber sponsors the “S.O.A.R.”awards program for students in the West Learning Community. “Students of Achievement andRenown” is an award of merit, recognizing students who have shown initiative, good citizenship,commitment and personal growth in the classroom.
Each S.O.A.R. Award winner received a bronze medallion sponsored by Trophies Unlimited and a $50.00U.S. Savings Bond donated by James A. Cummings, Inc., General Contractors.
Thank you for making a difference in education!
Congratulations to the 2006 S.O.A.R. Award Recipients
Anthony Burruto - Bay Meadows Elementary, James Hodgskin III – Chain of Lakes Middle, Anvi Ton – CitrusElementary, Jamilya Brown – Clarcona Elementary, Kendra Bailey – Dillard Street Elementary, Daniel Kim –Dr. Phillips Elementary, Kenson Bertrand – Dr. Phillips High, Danielle Brooks – Eagle’s Nest Elementary, EeshaDoshi – Foundation Academy, Sara Hudson – Gotha Middle School, Mackenzi Barrett – Lake WhitneyElementary, Natalie Gonzalaz – Lakeview Middle School, Gwendolyn Johnson – MetroWest Elementary, JakeCampbell – Oakland Avenue Charter School, Kylie Blankenship – Ocoee Elementary, Jessyca Garlock – OcoeeMiddle School, Dustin Cook – Ocoee High School, Anri Brits – Olympia High, Keenen Walker – Palm LakeElementary, Gulard Wheeler – Pinewood Elementary, Natacha Oliveira – Robinswood Middle School, LeonardoFlorindo – Sadler Elementary, Christian Cuevas – Shingle Creek Elementary, Oscar Gutierrez – SouthwestMiddle School, Yaxielis Benejam – Spring Lake Elementary, Elizabetth Butterbaugh – Thornebrooke Elementary,Eduardo Romero – Tildenville Elementary, Liznery Jimenez – West Oaks Elementary, Caitlin Gilson – WestOrange High, Stephanie Mayfield – Westridge Middle School, Jeremy Avila – Westside Tech, Anthony Alvarez– Whispering Oak Elementary, Bianca Boles – William Frangus Elementary, Glenda Phillip – William S. MaxeyElementary, Lauren Clark – Windermere Elementary, Alyson Schnorr – Windy Ridge
AMBASSADOR ACCOLADES& ANTICS
The Ambassadors have recently participatedin the following events:
Ribbon Cuttings
Associates in Dermatology530 Ocoee Commerce Pkwy., Ocoee 34761
Lawn Doctor1331 Green Forest Ct., Winter Garden 34787
El Quijote5072 Dr. Phillips Blvd, Orlando 32819
Froots @ Cardio Club6449 Raleigh Street, Orlando 32835
Anniversaries
Wal-Mart - MetroWest2500 S. Kirkman Road, Orlando 32811
Call 1-800-468-5865 or visit 1800gotjunk.com to book an appointment.
JUST GET IT DONE.
We’ll remove almost anything - from old furniture and
appliances to yard waste and construction debris.
Franchise Opportunities: 1-877-408-5865
Junk is our business.We’re guessing it’s not yours.
CHAMBER CHATTER
Lynne Sylvester, owner and decorator ofInteriors by Decorating Den inWindermere, was recently honored tohave her room designs feature in anexciting new design book, DreamWindows.
Dave Elyea, an Orlando franchisee forAtlanta-based Chick-fil-A, has beenawarded the company’s highest honor, itsSymbol of Success award. Elyea operatesthe location in the Kirkman Shoppes at4752 S. Kirkman Road, Orlando 32811.
Seasons 52 has been named one of sixof the country’s hottest restaurantconcepts by nation’s Restaurant News.The concept combines fresh seasonalpreparations of healthy, tasty food thatuses no frying or sauces and offers anextensive selection of wines.
Trustee Luncheonat Anaelle & Hugo
Community and Supporting Trustees of the West OrangeChamber dined French style at Anaelle & Hugo’s Euro Bistro inthe Fountains on Sand Lake Rd., while learning more about thesuccesses and challenges for Orange County Public Schools.School Board member Karen Ardaman and SuperintendentRonald Blocker were the featured guest speakers.
Keep an eye out for emails, faxes and press releases on airing times of Good Living Magazine, atelevision show, featuring West Orange on Ocoee Channel 21, and Orange TV Channels 9 & 98.
Renewed MembersAPARTMENTSVizcaya Lake Apartments
APARTMENTSVizcaya Lake Apartments
ASSOCIATECarolyn Cappleman Karraker
AUTOMOBILE REPAIR/SUPPLIESMeineke of Ocoee
BANKSColonial Bank
BUILDING INSPECTIONSWest Orange Inspection Services
CHIMNEY SWEEP5 Star Clean, Inc.
CHURCHESPeople of Faith Lutheran Church
CONTRACTOR - GENERALSouthern Building Services, Inc.
FOOD DISTRIBUTORKelly’s Foods, Inc.
GOLF CENTERForest Lake Golf Club Of Ocoee
MetroWest Golf Club
MORTGAGE BROKERThe Trilax Group, Inc.
ORGANIZATIONS - NON-PROFITFor Kid’s Sake Foundation, Inc.
ORGANIZATIONS - NON-PROFITNational Federation of the Blind ofFlorida
PAINT MANUFACTURER ANDSALESColor Wheel Paints
PRINTERSHill Printing
PUBLIC RELATIONSMPB Communications
PUBLISHERLifestyle Publications/VS PublishingCompany
REAL ESTATERaizor Realty, Inc.
REAL ESTATE - ASSOCIATESJoe Andrade - Keller Williams ClassicRealty
REAL ESTATE - INVESTMENTIRM Investments, Real Estate &Management
RENTAL SERVICEHouse Of Rentals
RESIDENTIAL CHILD CARINGAGENCYEdgewood Children’s Ranch
RETAIL - OFFICE SUPPLIESCartridge World Bay Hill
SCHOOL INFORMATION(PRIVATE)School Solutions, Inc.
SCHOOLSClarcona Elementary School
WEB PAGE MARKETING &DESIGNYellow Dog Interactive Corp.
WELCOME/GREETINGSERVICEWelcome Wagon
2006Supporting
Trustees
Alarie DesignAssociates
AmSouth Bank
Durek Enterprises
Dyer, Riddle, Mills& Precourt, Inc.
Johnson-LauxConstruction, LLC
Park Square Homes
Shutts & Bowen LLP
Step2Techknowledgies
The Robins &Morton Group
The SemblerCompany
Universal Orlando
Waste Management,Inc. of Florida
West Orange Chamber of Commerce12184 W. Colonial DriveWinter Garden, FL 34787Ph: (407) 656-1304 Fax: (407) 656-0224Web site: www.wochamber.com
Presorted StandardU.S. Postage
PAIDPermit No. 257
Winter Garden, FL
MAY
10th, WednesdayHot Topic SessionChamber Office
8:00am - 9:00amCost: Free
11th, ThursdayWest Orange Best Fest
Veranda Park 5:30pm - 8:30pm
Cost: $31.00
26th, FridayNew Member Orientation
Chamber Office8:00am - 9:00am or12:00pm - 1:00pm
Cost: Free
JUNE
1st, ThursdayCommissioners’ Luncheon
Sponsored by Sembler Florida, Inc.Stoneybrook West
11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.Cost: $26.00 pp
14th, WednesdayHot Topic SessionChamber Office
8:00am - 9:00amCost: Free
15th, ThursdayBusiness After Hours
Golden Pond Communities 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Cost: Free
23rd, FridayNew Member Orientation
Chamber Office8:00am - 9:00am or12:00pm - 1:00pm
Cost: Free
