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Fernandina Beach, June 29, 2021--The American Business Women Association (ABWA), Eight Flags Charter Chapter, held its first annual ABWA Extravaganza--an evening of food, fun, Fashion, and Celebrations at the Golf Club of Amelia Island in mid-June. This chuck-full evening featured fashions from Twisted Sisters and Go Fish and commentary to help women dress for success on a budget. Members and scholarship winners modeled the delightful and versatile apparel. At the event, Lisa Rosenblum was honored with the chapter's first-ever Protégé Award; the award recognizes a member of fewer than two years who has worked to foster the chapter's goals and increase membership. Rosenblum served as the treasurer of the chapter this year. The Women of the Year committee had three nominees, Marie Rizzo Fenn, Lillie Marie Rogers, and Lisa Rosenblum. All were honored by the crowd of more than fifty women at the Extravaganza. Evaluation Committee Chair Cherie Nikosey announced the winner--Lillie Marie Rogers. Rogers serves as the current President. She is a retired nurse and education turned entrepreneur. Members said, "Lillie has been a nurturing and humble leader; as President, she has exemplified ABWA values and guided the chapter with heart and integrity. In addition to her role as President, Rogers served as a member of the Mentoring Committee. She participated in all fundraising activities and represented ABWA in the community. Lillie's energy, enthusiasm, and commitment to the chapter have inspired members and set the bar for professionalism." In accepting the award, Rogers said, " I am honored to receive this award! However, this honor belongs to all the women in our chapter. I accomplished what I did with lots of help and support! Thank you!"  
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Peddler or solicitor, in Chapter 26 of the City municipal code, means someone who goes door to door selling goods and services. In Florida, all such persons are required to obtain a permit through the Clerk of Courts. The City’s ordinance requires that peddlers have their permit available at all times. Is peddling a problem? Peddling is a customary way for traveling salespersons to conduct business. But, sometimes peddlers can use aggressive tactics and intimidate citizens; or they can be unlicensed companies trying to take advantage of an emergency situation. Additionally, sometimes peddlers aren’t really peddlers, but people “casing” properties. What types of door-to-door solicitation is allowed? People knocking on doors to express First Amendment rights, such as political and religious groups, are exempt from the permit required. Nonprofit groups (like supervised schoolchildren selling candy or cookies as a fundraiser) are also exempt. What can I do? If you are concerned about peddling at your home, the best thing to do is to put up a “No Solicitation” sign in a visible spot on your property. If a peddler enters the premises without permission, they are in violation of the ordinance and you can call FBPD.  Join Follow That Dream Sailing on a bareboat adventure sailing out of Dubrovnik, Croatia on October 08, 2022, and returning to Dubrovnik on October 15, 2022. Known as 'The Pearl of the Adriatic', Dubrovnik has captivated and seduced kings and artists for centuries. This will be an awesome experience to see this city built in the 16th century and was featured in Game of Thrones! For more information or to make reservations, contact Follow That Dream Sailing at (904) 468-3758 or email FollowThatDreamSailing@gmail.com. Join Pedego Amelia Electric Bikes, J.McLaughlin, Jean-Klifa Paris Boutique, Fifi's Fine Resale Apparel, Monkey Barrel of Amelia, and Shoe Visions at the Harris Teeter shopping center this weekend for a Sidewalk Sale event you won't want to miss! There will be sales, raffles, and much more! Stop by the Harris Teeter Shopping Center, located at 4800 1st Coast Highway in Amelia Island, THIS weekend, July 1-5, between 10AM-5PM to check it out!   Thursday, July 28th is the perfect day to make plans to come out and save a life.
Yep, you heard that right. That’s the day that the Keller Williams Realty, Amelia Island location will join with Loan Depot and Landmark Title in hosting the OneBlood, Big Red Bus for a Summer Blood Drive. This event will take place at The Shops @ Amelia Market/Harris Teeter Plaza from 9 am – 2 pm. (4800 1st Coast Highway, Amelia Island, Florida). There will also be fun, snacks and more. With increased summer travel and activity comes the demand for more medically necessary blood transfusions. Unfortunately, it is also the lowest time for donations. So the need is greater than ever. In fact, one in three people will need blood in their lifetime. And blood that is donated today will likely be transfused within two to three days. The turn-around is that fast and the need is constant. OneBlood is a not-for-profit blood center responsible for providing safe and available blood to more than 250 hospital partners and their patients throughout Florida. Generally healthy people, age16 or older (with an ID) who weigh at least 110 pounds, can donate blood. To learn more about OneBlood visit www.oneblood.org. If you have questions about this event, feel free to reach out to our Keller Williams Office at 904-261-9800. Thank you so much for joining us for this important, lifesaving event. LoanDepot: Mortgage Lender 4800 1st Coast Hwy Suite 260, Fernandina Beach (904) 661-7300 Keller Williams Realty, Amelia Island 4800 1st Coast Hwy Suite 280, Fernandina Beach (904) 661-7300 Landmark Title 960185 Gateway Blvd. Suite 109, Fernandina Beach (904) 367-2526  Stephanie Marquardt Fernandina Beach, FL, June 30, 2022 - Attention all Nassau County Businesswomen, the Eight Flags Charter Chapter of the American Business Women’s Association (ABWA) invites you to join them Tuesday, July 12 at 5:30 pm for a presentation sharing the Five Best Practices for Growing your Business.
Starting at 5:30 pm at Fernandina Beach Golf Club on Bill Melton Road in Fernandina Beach, the chapter will host Stephanie Marquardt, founder and CEO of Continuous Synergy LLC. This consulting firm helps business owners grow their businesses. Continuous Synergy’s mission is to help small business owners get their companies into constant Synergy to enable growth and create a balanced life in and outside the business. Marquardt is certified as a Lean Six Sigma process improvement practitioner. She is a graduate of the EOS® Integrator Masterclass. She holds a bachelor’s degree from Dickinson College, a master’s from Johns Hopkins University, and an executive leadership certificate from Cornell University. “Most of us start our business wearing all the hats of IT, HR, Operations, and Sales. We must remove our Operations hat to continue growing,” says Marquardt. Continuous Synergy, LLC ensures its clients that the company is running effectively and efficiently while moving it to the next level using Lean Six Sigma, Entrepreneurial Operating System®, and Baldrige tools and systems. “We look forward to having Stephanie giving us practical take-aways to grow our businesses.,” says Marie Fenn, professional development co-chair. The local ABWA chapter has been helping women succeed in business in Nassau County for nearly 53 years. Each monthly meeting provides Professional Development speakers who impart the motivation and skills needed to create success in today’s business world. In addition, there is ample time for networking with women from various businesses, skill sets, and experiences. The organization meets on the second Tuesday of each month at 5:30 pm, beginning with networking, a light meal, a speaker, and networking time after the speaker. Please visit www.abwaeightflags.org to learn more and to register for the meeting. The cost is $20 for members and $25 for non-members. The mission of the American Businesswomen’s Association is to bring together businesswomen of diverse occupations and to provide opportunities for them to help themselves and others grow personally and professionally through leadership, education, networking support, and national recognition.  Yulee, Fla: On Tuesday, June 14th, 2022, Dr. Laureen Pagel, CEO of Starting Point Behavioral Healthcare, prevailed in her campaign and was elected as the Region IV (Alabama, North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, Tennessee) Director on the National Council for Mental Wellbeing Board of Directors. Dr. Pagel will serve an initial three-year term and then be eligible for re-election into a final three-year term.
“I am honored to receive this designation and to have the opportunity to represent District IV,” says Laureen Pagel, CEO at Starting Point Behavioral Healthcare. “I intend to focus on meeting the unique needs of small healthcare systems and to advocate at the federal level for sustainable improvements to the ever-evolving healthcare system. I look forward to beginning this important work and am so grateful for the endorsements and support that got me here.” The National Council for Mental Wellbeing is a membership organization that drives policy and social change on behalf of over 3,100 mental health and substance use treatment organizations and the more than 10 million children, adults and families they serve. Its Board of Directors represents the membership of the nonprofit association and is dedicated to promoting excellence in mental health and addictions treatment. About Starting Point Behavioral Healthcare Starting Point Behavioral Healthcare provides mental health and substance abuse treatment services to children, teens and adults in Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia. The non-profit agency serves more than 3,000 individuals each year and has been serving the region for more than 30 years. Starting Point is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF). For more information, please visit www.spbh.org.  Pictured: Chairman Aaron Bell; Jamie Thompson, Area Director for the Boys & Girls Club of Nassau; and Sherryl Smith, Service Director for the Freedom Miller Center 6/23/22 @ 9:20 a.m. - At the Wednesday, June 15th meeting, the Board of County Commissioners approved Resolution No. 2022-128, proclaiming the week of June 25-July 1, 2022, as "National Boys & Girls Club Week" in Nassau County, Florida.
Boys & Girls Clubs of Nassau County instill young people with the self-confidence to believe that they can succeed at anything they put their minds to and stand at the forefront of efforts in the areas of child safety, academics, fair play, healthy lifestyles, and character. They also help ensure that young people have a safe supportive place to spend time and will provide them with quality youth development programs. There are approximately 4,000 clubs and over 2 million children and teens attendees nationwide. Nassau County currently has three Boys & Girls Club locations that serve 700 young people annually. To learn more about Boys & Girls Club centers in Nassau County, please visit their website at https://bgcnassau.org/. -Sabrina Robertson Public Information Officer Nassau Habitat for Humanity
Press Release Submitted by Cindy Jacoby June 21, 2022 Nassau Habitat for Humanity Board of Directors invites the community to attend a reception at Mocama Beer Company on Sunday, June 26th at 5 P.M. Nassau Habitat is excited to reveal our goals to increase the number of affordable homes we build each year and expand our building footprint off Amelia Island by 2026. In 2021, 88 eligible applicants applied for the two houses that were funded and built. This is a 57% increase over 2020. Habitat estimates that the local unmet need in Nassau County is up to almost 88% compelling Habitat to do more. Nassau Habitat relies on the local community for funding and for the volunteers we need to help build homes that can be purchased by Nassau County residents at an affordable rate. It will take this village to reach our important new goals. At the event the leadership will launch our newest fundraiser She Nailed It!– an all women, nail-hammering relay competition to be held on October 23, 2022, in partnership with Mocama Beer Company and the New South Food Truck. This inaugural event will feature a fierce competition between local hammering teams from our community along with a silent auction, raffle prizes, food, and beverages. Don’t miss the fun! Gather June 26th 5 P.M. at Mocama Beer Company! |
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