You Vote, Jerry Sings!!!
United Way of Manatee County
2010 - 2011 Campaign Kick-offs
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Bradenton, Florida –Live United.
Join United Way of Manatee County as we kick-off the 2010 -2011 Annual Fundraising Campaign. The event will be held Tuesday, September 14th, at 12pm at the Renaissance on 9th in Bradenton. This event is sure to energize the community as we strive to reach $2,750,000, a 3.5% increase over last year.
You’re not going to want to miss this once in a lifetime opportunity as our very own, Jerry Koontz, president of United Way prepares to belt out a tune for the community. What will he sing? The choice is yours. The song with the most votes by Friday, September 10 will be performed at the kick-off.
Hurry up and vote today by visiting our website at www.uwmc.net and select the “You Vote, Jerry Sings” link. Each vote is a minimum of 5 dollars.
The choice of songs include:
- You ain’t nothing but a Hound Dog – by Elvis Presley
- She works hard for her money- by Donna Summers
- Ain’t to proud to beg- by The Temptations
- If you’ve got the money, honey… I’ve got the time- by Willie Nelson.
And - that’s not all.. There will be many other comical surprises to witness during Jerry’s star-studded performance.
When you reach out a hand to one, you influence the condition of all..that’s what means to Live United. Please join us for what promises to be our most exciting start to a campaign in the history of the United Way of Manatee County. For more information or to RSVP, please call Angela Moore at 941-567-4085 or email to amoore@uwmc.net. This event is sponsored by Publix Supermarkets.
Save the date
Dazzle, Glamour, Dine, & Glitter
Sarasota Chapter of Women’s Council of Realtors will be holding their Annual Fashion Show and Luncheon
Wednesday, September 15 at 11 am.
Join us at Polo Grill’s Fete Ballroom
Lakewood Ranch
Fashions will be provided by Dillard’s and there will be vendor tables from various boutiques, Chinese auctions and much more fun in store for you.
Fashion Show Committee Co-Chairs Gail Shane,Neal Communities LEFT and Melia Favorite, Iberia Bank Mortgage RIGHT tell us “This year’s show promises to be the best ever”
Tickets will be limited !!!
Proceeds benefit Women’s Council of Realtors Education Fund and Forty Carrots Family Center, an organization dedicated to strengthening families through educational programs.
Reserve your seats today!!!!
$45 per person and Tables of Ten are still available !!
Contact Tina Johns tina@tinajohns.com
941.323.4775
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What Healthcare Reform Means for Your Business
Join us for this seminar and panel discussion to learn more about what Federal Healthcare Reform means for your business. We'll bring together a panel of Chamber members to cover several key areas and highlight changes that will affect you and your business.... including the Small Business Tax Credit which is in effect now!
Jonathan Fleece, Esq., Blalock Walters Held & Johnson, PA
The Future of Health Care in America: Changes, Trends and Predictions
David Grantham, CFP, Bradenton Insurance. Inc.
New Health Insurance Law – What it Means for You
Byron Shinn, CPA, Shinn & Company, LLC
What’s New for Individuals and Businesses
Friday, September 17 ~ 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Manatee Chamber of Commerce ~ Lakewood Ranch Office at the McClure Center
4215 Concept. Ct., Lakewood Ranch
The cost is $20 (includes lunch) for Chamber members and $40 for non-members
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News Brief
Food drive benefiting All Faiths Food Bank combined with Whole Foods Market 30th birthday bash, presented by Digital Image Business Solutions is set for September 18 from 10 AM to 1 PM. This FREE event offers food and beverage tasting and live music along with games and prizes for the whole family.
SAVE THE DATE, SEPTEMBER 18 FROM 10 AM TO 1 PM – DIGITAL IMAGE BUSINESS SOLUTIONS PARTNERS WITH WHOLE FOODS MARKET TO PRESENT THE 30TH BIRTHDAY BASH AND FOOD DRIVE BENEFITING ALL FAITHS FOOD BANK.
“Digital Image Business Solutions has been working with All Faiths Food Bank for about ten months to select a date and find a partner to provide the food donations”, says Gregg Anderson, Business Manager for Digital Image. During an event discussion with Nikki Heil, Marketing and Community Relations Specialist for Whole Foods Market, “Nikki jumped at the opportunity and suggested that we combine the food drive with Whole Foods Markets 30th Birthday” continues Anderson.
With a theme of “30 Years Fresh” this FREE, family event will be held on Saturday September 18, 2010 from 10 AM to 1 PM at Whole Foods Market’s 1415 1st Street, Sarasota location. Activities include food and beverage tasting inside of Whole Foods Market and an outdoor birthday party with live music, games and entertainment provided by an all-star list of sponsors that include:
Circus Sarasota – Circus Games and Clowns
Pittsburgh Pirates – Speed Pitching
The Ritz Carlton Members Club – Golf Demo
Digital Image Business Solutions – Bean Bag Toss
Waste Pro Recycling & Waste Services – Recycle Game
Clear Channel Radio – Media
Sign Zoo - Signage
Ashley’s Food Delivery – Seedling Planting
Art & Frame of Sarasota – Picture/Card Creation
Sarasota County Bounce House
Face2Face - Face Painting
“This new event will help us start to build our inventory for the up-coming holiday season. Attendees will be able to make food donations direct to All Faiths in front of Whole Foods Market or include a cash donation during check-out”, says Aundria Castleberry, Director of Development, All Faiths Food Bank.
Contributions may also be made on-line at www.allfaithsfoodbank.org, just click on “Make A Donation” in the upper right corner of the page and follow the instructions.
Media Contact: Digital Image Business Solutions . Gregg Anderson . 941/757-1880 . Email: . Gregg@dibsfl.com . www.dibsfl.com . Event and sponsor logo’s are available upon request.
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Hi! We will begin our fall lecture series soon… please include the events listed below in your publications!
Thanks!
Newborn Baby Boot Camp
Speaker: Xavier Sevilla, MD Whole Child Pediatrics
LWRMC Conference Room 1
October 12, 2010, 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Attention New Parents: Since newborn babies don’t come with an instruction manual, here’s your chance to speak with pediatricians from Whole Child Pediatrics. The doctors will discuss topics such as colic, sleeping patterns, digestive issues and much more. This interactive discussion will provide parents with the opportunity to ask questions specific to their infant. Refreshments will be served. The seminar is in Conference Room 1 at Lakewood Ranch Medical Center. Seating is limited; call 800-454-8215 to reserve your spot.
Note: this seminar is the beginning of a series which will be held on the second Tuesday of each month.
What is causing my Shoulder Pain?
Speaker: Chris Dillingham, MD
LWRMC Conference Room 1
October 13, 2010, 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm
Join Dr. Chris Dillingham with Orthopedic Center of SW Florida for a lecture titled: "What is causing my shoulder Pain?" Dr. Dillingham will discuss Rotator cuff tears, shoulder arthritis, impingement syndrome and more. Dr Dillingham recently completed a one year fellowship in Hand, Shoulder and Arm Surgery at the University of Florida, Shands Hospital. The seminar is in Conference Room 1 at Lakewood Ranch Medical Center. Seating is limited; call 800-454-8215 to reserve your spot.
Health Focus Support Group
Fall Luncheon Series
LWRMC Conference Room 1
11:45 am – 1:15 pm
September 17- Heart Disease and Ask the Cardiologist
October 15- High Cholesterol- Treatment and Diet
November 19- Preventing Diabetes and Healthy Living
December 17- Hypertension and Medication
This seminar series will be held in Conference Room 1 at Lakewood Ranch Medical Center. Seating is limited; call 800-454-8215 to reserve your spot.