W4CY Radio Announces Sponsorship of the Health Expo at the S. FL Science Museum

W4CY Radio is happy to announce its sponsorship of the Health Expo at the South Florida Science Museum.

The South Florida Science Museum will host its first annual Health Expo on Sunday, July 26, 2009 from noon to 6 p.m. Sponsored by W4CY, the Museum’s Health Expo will feature healthy cooking demonstrations, personal massages, raffles, fun family activities and more!  Scouts can even earn a patch based on the Museum’s newest exhibition, Amazing Feats of Aging, by participating in health-related experiments and activities. All Health Expo activities are included with museum admission.

Once at the Expo, visit the W4CY booth  and enter to win one of 15 free passes to a spectacular Laser Concert inside the Museum’s Marvin Dekelboum Planetarium! Enjoy your favorite rock classics—including The Doors, Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin, and more—all set to an extraordinary 3-D laser light show. Laser Concert performances take place at 7 and 8:30 p.m. on the second Saturday of each month inside the planetarium. For a complete schedule, visit www.sfsm.org

FREE Pastry on July 21^st at Starbucks Coffee

Description

We’re making a change: your food not only tastes better, it is better. To celebrate, we’re inviting you to bring this invitation to a participating U.S. Starbucks store to enjoy a FREE pastry* from opening** until 10:30am on July 21st, 2009 (while supplies last) with the purchase of any beverage*.

Click to print your invitation:
http://www.starbucks.com/retail/print_free_pastry.html

Or open this page in a mobile device and show your barista:
http://www.starbucks.com/FreePastryDay

* Pastries included in offer are: Muffins, Scones, Bagels, Croissants, Rolls, Breads, Pound Cakes, Morning Bun, Coffeecakes, Cheese Danish, Apple Fritter, Doughnuts, Tarts, Pies, Gluten Free Orange Valencia Cake, Tropical Paradise Bar.

Offer available at participating U.S. stores with the purchase of any handcrafted beverage (handcrafted, brewed, iced). Limit one free pastry per customer. Offer good between opening and 10:30 a.m. or until pastries are gone, whichever comes first. Opening hours and pastry selection vary. Supplies are limited. Offer not valid in Hawaii, airports and travel plazas or at Barnes & Noble cafes. Starbucks reserves the right to cancel, amend or revoke the offer at any time due to business considerations or circumstances beyond its control. Starbucks is not responsible for errors, omissions, malfunctions, interruptions, deletions, delays or failures of operations. Void where prohibited, taxed or restricted. Cannot be combined with other offers or discounts. Cash value 1/20 cent. Not valid if photocopied, altered or reproduced. Barista, please ring discount code 563. Our new food is not yet available everywhere; ask your barista for details. **For 24 hours stores – opening is 4 a.m.

On Tuesday, July 21, the Palm Beach Board of County Commissioners have an important item on their agenda at 2pm. This is “Time Certain”. There will be not be the usual hours of waiting for the agenda item to come up.

The item to be discussed is: “Grand Jury Report”. I have attached a copy of this scathing report. If you do not have time to read the full report, just scan the yellow highlighted parts to get the gist. If you cannot open it, or do not have the time to read it, here is a quick summary:

1. The reputation of Palm Bch County has deteriorated to the point that PBC is derisely referred to as “Corruption County”.
2. Accountability and transparency are not being adequately addressed.
3. Solutions to these problems will prove elusive until meaningful independent oversight exists.
4. The Grand Jury recommends an “independent watchdog entity to monitor the activities of the County government“.

I have also attached a letter written by our Vice Mayor, Dennis Lipp which was sent to the local newspapers. Here is an excerpt from that letter that gets to the crux of the issue to be decided on Tuesday:

The “powers that be” don’t want to spend the money to have an independent new constitutional “Office of Inspector General”. The scuttlebutt seems to be that the County Administrator wants use the internal auditor to fill this role.  Might this be the same internal and external county auditors that missed the embezzlement of $1,556,961 over three years from the Convention & Visitors Bureau? (pg 41 of the Grand Jury Report)  Where is the transparency?  Where is the accountability?  The internal auditor reports to the County Administrator.  The County Administrator works at the pleasure of the BCC?  Isn’t this the same as having the fox guard the hen house?

Our Vice Mayor asks for your support in fighting the current culture of corruption in Palm Beach County. The citizens should demand a truly INDEPENDENT entity to watch out for our tax dollars. The ‘good ole boy’ system of appointing your buddies – clearly defeats the purpose!

If you can make the time to attend the Tuesday BCC meeting, please gather at Hillary’s restaurant in the corner plaza at Southern and RPB Blvd at noon on Tuesday. A free lunch will be provided and a free T-shirt which reads; WE ARE MAD AS HELL & WE’RE NOT GOING TO TAKE IT ANYMORE! If we can gather 25 people, we will have a free bus provided for the ride to the BBC meeting. The bus will leave at approx. 1:15pm.

Please respond to Dennis or Doreen @ 793-6013 if you can make the time to attend this very important meeting.

Welcome to “Corruption County”

Dennis C. Lipp, Loxahatchee Groves

On May 21, 2009, the Circuit Court of the 15^th Judicial Circuit in and for the County of Palm Beach, FL issued the final presentment of the Palm Beach County Grand Jury, “INVESTIGATION OF PALM BEACH COUNTY GOVERNANCE AND PUBLIC CORRUPTION ISSUES,” Spring Term A.D. 2009.  On page 1 of this 57 page document you will find these words:  “Indeed, the reputation of Palm Beach County has deteriorated to the point that Palm Beach County is derisively referred to as “Corruption County.”  On Tuesday, July 21^st, Palm Beach County’s Board of County Commissioners (BCC) regular meeting will have the agenda item; “Grand Jury Report” 2:00 PM, Time certain.

Anyone who has lived in Palm Beach County for the last 3 or 4 years knows three county commissioners and two city commissioners who made headlines with their guilty pleas to corruption charges.  On page 24 of the report you will read, “The Grand Jury listened to testimony regarding corrupt land deals, bond underwriting arrangements, conflicts of interest, gifts and gratuities and a system that reflected to some a “culture of corruption.”   The arrest and conviction of five publicly elected officials does not represent a “culture.”  A corrupt culture requires a host of enablers in order for the corruptors to be successful.  If you want to read the Grand Jury report in its entirety go to www.sa15.state.fl.us/GJ/Final Presentment of the Palm Beach County Grand Jury.pdf

Of the six recommendations, one of the primary recommendations of the Grand Jury Report was the establishment of a new office; the Office of Inspector General (OIG) to function as a watchdog agency. Palm Beach County will not have to create this OIG from the ground up.  The Grand Jury recommends using the template that Miami-Dade crafted for the position of OIG.  Here is where you and I must stand up and make ourselves heard.  The “powers that be” don’t want to “spend the money” to have a new constitutional officer, i.e. OIG.  The scuttlebutt seems to be that the County Administrator wants use the internal auditor to fill this role.  Might this be the same internal and external county auditors that missed the embezzlement of $1,556,961 over three years from the Convention & Visitor’s Bureau? (pg 41 of the Grand Jury Report)  Where is the transparency?  Where is the accountability?  The internal auditor reports to the County Administrator.  The County Administrator works at the pleasure of the BCC?  Isn’t this the same as having the fox guard the hen house?

In Miami-Dade, the first year’s budget for the OIG was $200,000.  “In their first year of operations the OIG uncovered several multi-million dollar scandals which resulted in substantial restitution to the county.” (pg 45 of Grand Jury Report)  We, the voters and taxpayers of Palm Beach County, must demand that the BCC have an OIG that is independent of any BCC “strings”.  Comments like “Times are tough” and “We can’t afford it” must be answered by a loud and clear voice from the public: “WE ARE MAD AS HELL AND WE ARE NOT GOING TO TAKE IT ANY LONGER.” See you on the 21^st and wear RED!

News you can USE!

P$T Development Consultants

Getting it RIGHT the First Time

Chief to Chief – Community Service via Kiwanis of Palm Beach

Kiwanis Club of Palm Beach announces the induction of new member Palm Beach Police Chief Kirk Blouin on Tuesday, July 21 at 12:00 noon. Officiated by most recent Chief Michael Reiter, the event takes place during a luncheon at The Breakers.  Fellow Palm Beach Kiwanian Michael Reiter will share the baton with new member Chief Kirk Blouin in acknowledgement of their combined mutual efforts serving the community’s children as Priority One.  Chief Blouin will now preside over the club’s Palm Beach Police Department Officer of the Quarter and Officer of the Year program that acknowledges the vital efforts of these courageous people.

Reiter’s Kiwanis Club is especially unique in its many accomplishments.  In 2008, Palm Beach members provided the second of two fully-equipped immunization vans for the Palm Beach County Health Department to deliver immediate and on-going vaccinations, health and medical  care directly to children and families in the western communities.  Committee Chair Steven Trezise reports these healthcare efforts achieved immunizing more than 92% of all western community children, thus preventing the potential incurrence and spread of life-threatening diseases.

In 2009, Michael Reiter, along with Stuart Shulman spearheaded Palm Beach Kiwanis efforts providing thousands of gallons of Benjamin Moore paint for a juvenile facility.  2009 services also include members Alice Hodach (400, Inc.), Pam Leikala (Regent Bank) and Nick Abiusi’s (Publix Supermarkets) providing meals for Quantum House families temporarily housed during medical treatment for their children at St. Mary’s Medical Center.  Tracy Sherman (CIRCA) chaired the singular annual Palm Beach Kiwanis Golf Classic at The Breakers netting college scholarships for local children.  Student of the Month and Year programs, chaired by Edward Crawford, provided educational awards and funds for Palm Beach elementary students.  President Eric Raith oversees the coveted array of accomplished prestigious speakers, including such as artist Romero Britto scheduled in October.  Member Charles Smith highly esteems Palm Beach’s Kiwanis Club as Lt. Governor of the Florida District, Division 20.

Connecting the words “Palm Beach” and “Kiwanis” understandably catches the attention of top corporations; famous individuals known for making a difference are also attracted.  The importance of serving children netted Gertrude Maxwell to Kiwanis membership; Mrs. Maxwell is the founder of Save-a-Pet and emphasizes the value of protecting all life. Mr. and Mrs. Victor and Barbara Brizel relocated from their New York Kiwanis Club, where Victor had presided as president, to the Kiwanis Club of Palm Beach to serve where it matters most.  As did Judge Henry Logan.

Palm Beach’s club boasts four members who have earned Kiwanis International Foundation’s George F. Hixson Fellow Awards:  Dr. David Haughton, Larry Ochstein, Gerald Shugar and Frank Wright. Palm Beach Kiwanis Club breaks barriers, including this club’s election of three female presidents within the past 9 years, including Pamela Stark Thomas, Susan Heeke and Nancy Maio (Lydian Bank).

For information on how to participate in the Palm Beach Kiwanis Club and the membership induction of Police Chief Kirk Blouin, call president Eric Raith at 667-2031.

Contact:  President Eric Raith, 667-2031

via Pamela Stark Thomas

Your message is valuable and important to me.  Thank you!

Pamela Stark Thomas

Phone:  (561) 351-5012  ~  P.O. Box 2464, Palm Beach, FL  33480

IF YOU WOULD LIKE MORE CUSTOMERS AND PROFITS, THIS IS FOR YOU!

Fran Tarkenton invites you to attend our 

Small Business

Breakfast Club Event

July 23 – Special Guest Scott Miller
This month’s Breakfast with Fran speaker will be Scott Miller. Scott is a political and corporate strategist with a wide range of clients worldwide. He is Chairman of the Zyman Group. Prior to that, he was President and co-founder of Sawyer/Miller Group, the pioneering strategic consulting firm in New York and Washington, D.C. His clients include Organizations such as Microsoft, Coca-Cola and The Walt Disney Corp, who pay thousands of dollars to obtain the marketing insight that you will hear from Scott on this call!

Date: July 23, 2009 (Thursday)       

Hosted By: Linda Windsor

Time: 7:30-8:45 AM                                 

Phone: 561 762-1667

Location:900 St Rd 7 HSBC Bank

Email: [email protected]

Just south of Southern Blvd.  Wellington    

Coffee & Danish (No Fee)

At our Breakfast Club networking event, you will be able to:

• Expose your business to other local businesses.

• Acquire new prospects and customers.
                             

Bring your business cards, coupons, and promotional materials to exchange with the group.

-VIA CONFERENCE CALL-
Fran Tarkenton and Scott Miller will discuss how a changing economy, along with a changing marketplace, affect how we as entrepreneurs market our products and services.

For Immediate Release

The Women’s Chamber of PBC cordially invites you to their

Summer Strawberry Festival

at Testa’s Palm Beach

 221 Royal Poinciana Way, Palm Beach

Wednesday, August 12, 2009

5:30 p.m. ~ 7:30 p.m.

The South Florida Fair presents

the Annual Tri-Chamber Luncheon . . .

Women’s Chamber of Commerce of PB County

Black Chamber of Commerce of PB County

Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of PB County

Tuesday, August 4, 2009

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – July 12, 2009

A letter from Producer Gregory Hauptner to the cast & crew of this summer’s G-Star feature film [in West Palm Beach] It’s a Dog Gone Tale: Destiny’s Stand: 

To the Destiny’s Stand Cast & Crew;

I would like to thank you all for your excellent work performed on our film.  When I say “our film” I mean “your” film.  You did it.  It could not have happened without you.  There were many seasoned film veterans on set during the shoot in addition to the Palm Beach community members who stepped in to participate, thanks to their confidence in and support of you. 

The following film industry-related professionals shared rave reviews on how well the set was run and how well you performed your jobs: Barry Bostwick (The Hannah Montana: The Movie, Spin City), Ron Palillo (The Guardians, Welcome Back Kotter), Ruth Paul from SAG, Academy Award winner Dean Lyon (Lord of the Rings trilogy, Armageddon, Independence Day, Air Force One), Academy Award winner Beau Rogers (Gods and Monsters), Hollywood Props Master Art Shippee (The Sixth Sense, Disturbia, Without a Paddle, Pretty in Pink) and Susan Jackson from American Humane Film & TV Unit [who flew directly from monitoring the set of the $250 million remake of Ben Hur in Morocco to our G-Star set].  These people are credited for their involvement in some of Hollywood’s biggest films ever made and know what a true movie set is like. 

Star Barry Bostwick had this to say about the film in an email to the Producer.  “Greg [Hauptner], the photos look great and its obvious that everyone enjoyed a great time…but, nobody more so than me…keep me posted with updates and gossip…thanks for everything you did to make my short stay so memorable and comfortable…Barry”

Every movie has obstacles to overcome, especially during the shoot’s first week.  As Producer Joe Reilly said, “True professionalism shows itself when dealing with obstacles and making it work, not when everything is simply going smoothly.”

You, the G-Star cast & crew of Destiny’s Stand, persevered and excelled at your jobs. I am very proud of each of you.  You have worked on a SAG union film.  You have now earned your stalwart reputation as true professionals in the film industry.  You also earned a Destiny’s Stand T-shirt. Each of you who continued your responsibilities through to the very end of this production will find your names in the credits of this film and on IMDB.com.  Thank you for your hard work and your continued faith in both G-Star and Destiny’s Stand.  Somewhere down the road, you will take pride in knowing that you were in the first film to start a true film industry here in Palm Beach County.  Congratulations!

Greg Hauptner

Producer, It’s a Dog Gone Tale: Destiny’s Stand

G-Star School for the Arts and Motion Pictures, Founder/CEO

News you can USE!

PST Development Consultants

Building Legacies ~  RIGHT the FIRST TIME!

P. O. Box 2464

Palm Beach, FL  33480

Contact

Judy Roulis

PST Development Consultants

Phone/Fax:  (561) 630-0622

Cell:  (561) 267-9481

Email:  [email protected]