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September, 2012 – Exactly 3 Weeks Until the Voter Registration Deadline

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September, 2012 – Exactly 3 Weeks Until the Voter Registration Deadline

Tuesday Marks Exactly 3 Weeks Until the Voter Registration Deadline

 

Tuesday marks exactly three weeks until the voter registration deadline on Oct. 9th.  High school student Charlotte Kaye and her mom, Sandra, of West Palm Beach, are volunteering with Organizing for America-Florida helping to register voters and make sure everyone has a chance to make their voice heard on November 6. Charlotte, a first-time voter this November, also started a club at her high school this year called “Promote the Vote” that encourages young people to register and vote.

 

Charlotte is available for interviews this week to talk about her work registering voters and the “Promote the Vote” club she started at her school.

 

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September, 2012 – Wellington Announces Business Analysis as Third Major Project of the Florida Atlantic University “Living Laboratory” Partnership

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Wellington Announces Business Analysis as Third Major Project of the Florida Atlantic University “Living Laboratory” Partnership

 

The FAU/Wellington “Living Lab” began the third, of five, major project consisting of an in-depth business analysis of Wellington. FAU, through a graduate-level course, will focus on Wellington’s business community and examine trends and characteristics with emphasis on the local economy.  Additionally, the study will analyze current economic conditions, conduct competitive comparisons with other local governments and research seasonal business patterns.

 

The first component of the Business Analysis will be an on-line survey intended for local business owners.  The survey will consist of 30 questions and take approximately 10 to 15 minutes to fill out and will be available from September 12th through November 2nd.  The results of the survey will be incorporated into the business analysis in a final draft report anticipated to be complete in December.  The report, along with other related information, will be posted on the Wellington website (www.wellingtonfl.gov).

 

The Living Lab is an important partnership with FAU that demonstrates Wellington’s commitment to investing in the future to maintain Wellington as A Great Hometown.

 

For information about other Wellington programs, events, activities, and updates, please visit www.wellingtonfl.gov or watch Channel 18 for the latest happenings.

October, 2012 – Wellington Garden Club Meeting

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Wellington Garden Club – October 1, 2012 Meeting Announcement

 

The Wellington Garden Club, www.wellingtongardenclub.org, will meet on Monday, October 1, 2012 at the Wellington Community Center, 12150 W. Forest Hill Blvd. with a business meeting at 10:30 a.m. followed by lunch at 11:30 and at 12:30 a “Gardening in South Florida” program presented by Mr. Clarence R. “Cash” Cashion.

Mr. Cashion is an expert on South Florida gardening and has been writing a column for the Palm Beach Post for more than 14 years and a newspaper, The Jupiter Farmer, since 1992. His website, www.theswampgardenerchronicles.com advocates growing green and offers suggestions for living green. In 2010, he published the book, “Swamp Gardener Chronicles.” Mr. Cashion’s program will include information about backyard gardening of vegetables and how to integrate some landscaping ideas with edible plants. He will also share his thoughts on what big government is doing to our seeds via systemic insecticides that are detrimental to those who ingest that product. After his talk, there will be an “ask the expert session” for your gardening questions.

Guests are welcome and there is no admission fee, but seating is limited. To reserve a seat, please RSVP to Jayne at 561-791-0273.

September, 2012 – Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation Recruiting Team Challenge Participants

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Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation Recruiting Team Challenge Participants – Are You Up For the Challenge?

 

SOUTH FLORIDA – Are you ready to give yourself the ultimate challenge? Well, now is your chance! The Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America is recruiting individuals to participate in their bi-annual Team Challenge program, anendurance training and fundraising program. Through Team Challenge, you can run, or walk, 13.1 miles, or train for a triathlon or cycling event while helping to find a cure for Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, two chronic and often debilitating digestive diseases that impact more than 1.4 millionAmericans.

 

“We are excited to expand our team of athletes accepting a challenge to find a cure,” said Amy Gray, executive director of Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America ’s Florida Chapter. “For 5 years, we have provided participants an unparalleled level of training. In return, they have helped us to raise more than $32 million to support the research that is bringing us closer to finding a cure. It is an honor to see them in action and we cannot wait to meet our newest team members.”

 

Those who are ready to make a difference in their lives, and the lives of the millions ofindividuals living with Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis, will begin training and fundraising with their local team.. The South Florida Team Challenge team has training locations in Miami-Dade County , Broward County and Palm Beach County and will conclude with the Miami ING Half Marathon on January 27, 2013. In addition to training together, participants will work together to reach a team goal of $160,000 that will support research for Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis.

 

Individuals interested in learning more about the Team Challenge program are encouraged to attend a commitment free, informational meeting taking place in October at the following locations:

Saturday, October 6, 2012 -Total Wine 8851 SW 136th Street , Miami , FL 33176 – 10:30am

Wednesday, October 10, 2012 – Duffy’s Sports Grill 3969 Sunny Isles Boulevard , North Miami Beach , FL 33160 – 6:30 pm

Thursday, October 11, 2012 – Whole Foods (inside the Lifestyle Center ) 1400 Glades Road , Boca Raton , FL 33431 – 6:30pm

 

 

For more information, visit www.ccteamchallenge.org today or contact RachelKramer at rkramer@ccfa.org or 561-218-2929.

 

About Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis
Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis are painful, medically incurable illnesses that attack the digestive system. Crohn’s disease may attackanywhere from the mouth to the anus, while ulcerative colitis inflames only the large intestine (colon). Symptoms may include abdominal pain, persistent diarrhea, rectal bleeding, fever and weight loss. Many patients require hospitalization and surgery.  These illnesses can cause severe complications, including colon cancer in patients with long-term disease. Some 1.4 million American adults and children suffer from Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis, with as many as 150,000 under the age of 18.  Most people develop the diseases between the ages of 15 and 35.

 

About the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America
The Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America’s mission is to cure Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, and to improve the quality of life of children and adults affected by these diseases. The Foundation ranks third among leading health non-profits in the percentage of expense devoted to research toward a cure, with more than 79 cents of every dollar the Foundation spends goes tomission-critical programs. The Foundation consistently meets the standards of organizations that monitor charities, including the Better Business Bureau’s Wise Giving Alliance (give.org) and the American Institute of Philanthropy (charitywatch.org). For more information, contact the Foundation at 800-932-2423 or visit www.ccfa.org.

October, 2012 – Pasta with Gorgonzola Sauce

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October, 2012 – Pasta with Gorgonzola Sauce

Yummy Treats

 

Pasta with Gorgonzola sauce

 

Pasta with Gorgonzola Sauce from Alessandra's KitchenFrom Alessandra’s kitchen

 

 

 

 

This is my daughter’s favorite pasta sauce and requested many times in our household (both by daughter and dad).

 

Although an easy recipe, adult supervision is strongly recommended (dependent on the child’s age), as the dish is prepared on a warm-to-hot stove.

 

Ingredients:

 

  1. (Deli-) Ham (cut in small pieces) (about 4-6 oz)
  2. One package of gorgonzola crumbled cheese (4 oz)
  3. Milk (about 3 – 4 cups)
  4. Pasta

 

Mix ham and gorgonzola in sauce pan and heat the pan till gorgonzola is slightly melted and not yet sticky to the saucepan.

Add the milk and warm the sauce (avoid boiling the sauce).

Stir occasionally.

 

Meanwhile prepare the pasta as per directions on the box.

The best pasta to use is the green (spinach pasta) for this dish,

but any pasta of your choice will do.

 

Serve pasta in a deeper plate and pour sauce directly over it.

 

Serve with salad or brocolli on the side.

 

Bon appetit.

 

September, 2012 – A New Chick-fil-A in Wellington

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September, 2012 – A New Chick-fil-A in Wellington

 

 

The Wellington Chamber of Commerce
Celebrates A New Location For Chick-fil-A

Photo Left - Right: Fred Pinto, Rona Klein and Julie, Dale Grimm, Rob Rabenecker, Hank Klein, Victor Connor, Chandra Bill, Maggie Zeller, Bob Salerno, Chritian Lopez, Coco Liza, Joanne Dee, Laura L. Hanson, Seminole Ridge ROTC.

Photo Left – Right: Fred Pinto, Rona Klein and Julie, Dale Grimm, Rob Rabenecker, Hank Klein, Victor Connor, Chandra Bill, Maggie Zeller, Bob Salerno, Chritian Lopez, Coco Liza, Joanne Dee, Laura L. Hanson, Seminole Ridge ROTC.

The Wellington Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that Chick-fil- A  opened up in their new location on Thursday, September 20th, at 206 South S.R. 7, Royal Palm Beach, Florida in front of Home Depot.  A Ribbon Cutting Ceremony that morning brought together many people from different organizations in support of the chain’s new location.  Many people camped out in the parking lot the night before in order to be part of the first 100 people through the door the next morning.  Those people won a free Chick-fil-A meal every week for a year.  Chick-fil-A is a current member of the Wellington Chamber of Commerce and they have another location at the Wellington Greens Mall.

Rob Rabenecker is the owner of the Wellington and Royal Palm Beach restaurant locations.  He is well known for his involvement and support in the community.  Visit the internet for complete information.  He is also very active with several Chambers in Palm Beach County as well as The Palm Beach County Convention and Visitors Bureau.  Many know Rob as the General Manager of Roger Dean Stadium. Sports management was his passion for ten years.

Rob Rabenecker was born in Louisville, Kentucky.  As a child, he loved to play baseball and he joined little league teams.   As a junior in high school, he happened to read about a new program called “Sports Management” which caught his interest.   So, after graduating high school, he attended Eastern Kentucky University and earned an undergraduate degree in Marketing and Management.   He then attended Ohio State University and received a M.A. in Sports Management.  By 1998, Rob became the General Manager of Roger Dean Stadium in Jupiter, Florida and opened up the doors to the new baseball facility.  Two major league teams, Miami Marlins and the St. Louis Cardinals, did their spring training under his watchful eyes.  They continue to play there today.

In 2006, after all the excitement of baseball, Rob decided it was time to make a change in his life.  He decided he wanted to own a fast food franchise.  He researched different companies on the internet but finally realized he should look into Chick-fil-A since he enjoyed eating there – often at the Palm Beach Gardens Mall.   After a careful study of the company’s policies, practices, and costs to operate a franchise, Rob decided he wanted in.  A location in Wellington happened to become available and he became the owner soon after.

I asked Rob about his company and its product.  He noted that Chick-fil-A serves high quality 100% white meat chicken breasts that have no additives or fillers.  Only fresh products come in the back door.  He added that his stores do a lot of lemon squeezing.  Each morning, the lemonade is made fresh using water, lemons, sugar or Splenda.  In addition, their produce comes in fresh and not pre-packaged.  Therefore, salads and fruit cups are put together by hand each day.

Rob stated that by 2013, “We are going to surpass our #1 competitor in sales in the United States.  We are going to be #1 in chicken sales by 2013.  So that says a lot because the customers are speaking.”  Then he added, “But the thing you are going to remember most is our service.  We try to WOW people.  We encourage our team to smile, to make eye contact, to stay engaged in conversation.  We try to  teach them how to read people.  If a guy comes in and he’s having a bad day and he just wants his food, we respect that.  It’s about relationships.  We want it to be a relationship so when you come in to order, we already know your name and your order before you even come in.” It appears that Chick-fil-A wants to bridge the gap between a large corporate food chain and a small business that offers personalized service.

Regarding good customer service, Rob said, “We want to be America’s number one quick service restaurant and in doing so treat everyone that comes in the door with honor, dignity and respect and that includes the people in the back.”

chickimg_2825“Working here should be a good experience.  When people work with us, I want them to grow.  When I say grow, I mean developing themselves.”  Rob strives for good team work and he goes out of his way to know why every team member works for him.  Is it college, supporting their family, etc. He believes good relationships with corporate and with his team members allows the company to service their customers well.  He added with a smile, “We have great food but it’s all about the people.  That’s our secret sauce, the people and the relationships we have.”

During his free time, Rob likes to “veg out”, read history (he’s currently reading a book about Ulysses S. Grant), and he added, “Believe it or not, I love to cut my grass.”  His wife, TV Anchorwoman Chandra Bill, likes to work on the trimming, planting flowers, and grooming the beds. So, they make a good team.

As for his favorite thing on the menu, he loves to eat the chicken sandwich with tomato American cheese, and a little mayo.  It appears Rob is done with eating hot dogs at the ball park every day for the past 10 years.

For more information about Chick-fil-A, contact Angela Bloom, Marketing Director, at 561.271.0940 or email her at cfa_angelab@yahoo.com.  You can also visit www.chickfila.com and visit The Wellington Chamber of Commerce at http://WellingtonChamber.com for all types of community information.

 

Press Release From:            The Wellington Chamber of Commerce

Regarding:                        Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Chick-fil- A

Date:                               September 21, 2012

Written By:                       Monica Kallas – SharpShooter Marketing Group

Photograph By:                  Monica Kallas – SharpShooter Marketing Group

 

 

October, 2012 – Purple Purse Campaign

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October, 2012 – The Purple Purse Campaign Against Domestic Violence

 

 

We are very excited that Allstate and YWCA USA has selected the YWCA of Palm Beach County to be a part of Allstate’s annual purple purse campaign.  We are 1 of only 14 Y’s in the country for this opportunity. During the month of October, Domestic Violence month, we will be circulating 10 purple purses throughout the area. The goal is for 1,000 women to read the info in the purse and on line about domestic violence. When they go to the purple purse campaign they can register the number of the purse that they have in their possession at the time. For every hit ( no money has to be contributed) on line, the YWCA of Palm Beach County receives $10. We can receive as much as $10,000 during the month to go to Harmony House which could certainly put it to good use.
 
We would be delighted if you could get your church or temple, community organization, business, government agency, housing complex or development  etc. to pass the purse quickly during the month. Please let me know if you are willing to help.
 
Suzanne Turner, CEO
YWCA of Palm Beach County, Fl
2200 North Florida Mango Rd. #102
West Palm Beach, Fl 33409
Telephone: 561-640-0050, Ext. 137
Fax 561-640-9155

September, 2012 – Wellington Debate Team

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September, 2012 – Wellington Debate Team

 

September, 2012 – Wellington Debate Team Earns Accolades

 

 

Wellington Debaters following the PBCFL Congressional at Suncoast HS.
Wellington Debaters following the PBCFL Congressional at Suncoast HS.

 

Wellington Debate had a solid, spectacular weekend of competition at both the PBCFL Congressional hosted by Suncoast HS and the Crestian Invitational at the Pine Crest School of Boca Raton & Ft. Lauderdale, September 14-16.

 

At the Congressional, nine debaters earned accolades. Among the novice debaters, competing for the first time in their high school career, Rafael Blecher placed second overall in the Alachua County chamber, while Carl Kessler was third in the DeSoto County chamber. Wellington also had two fifth-place finishers – Hayleigh Hansen (Brevard County) and Shae Hammack (Jefferson County) –  and a sixth-place finisher in Jaclyn Weber (Gadsden County).

 

On the varsity level, Juliana Diatezua ranked third in the Dunedin senate, Juan Arango placed fifth in the Bal Harbour senate, and both Ross Lustgarten and Michael Leatherman were awarded gavels as the best presiding officers in their chambers.

 

In addition, 11 students received at least one judge rank during the day in recognition of their public speaking performance in their respective congressional chambers: Dante Ficarelli, Maryann Villeda, Alan Radcliff, Armando Enamorado, Harrison Paul, Jessica Sorensen, Robin Eisenson, Sinclair Sadovic, Kwadjo Walker, Greg Foster, and Olivia Davy.

 

At the Crestian Invitational, the Public Forum Debate team of Vinnie Gasso and Kevin Murphy went 4-2 in preliminary rounds, then won their double-octafinal, octafinal and quarterfinal rounds before being defeated in the semifinal round of competition. Gasso and Murphy finished third out of nearly 90 teams.

 

It was the second consecutive successful weekend of debate for the Wolverines. Wellington earned recognition at the 3rd Annual Bulldog Invitational at G. Holmes Braddock High School in Miami on Saturday, September 8.

 

In Lincoln Douglas Debate, Michael Leatherman went 4-1 and finished 4th overall (out of 30 LD competitors). Juan Arango placed eighth overall, while Greg Foster was 10th.

In Public Forum Debate, the team of Alexa Fortuna and Sydney Rogalsky went 4-1 and placed seventh out of 40 teams.

 

Blake Kessler received a trophy for his sixth-place finish in Oral Interpretation, and Kwadjo Walker was recognized for his role as Congressional Debate Chamber B presiding officer.

 

Wellington‘s next tournament is September 19-21 at the Yale Invitational in Connecticut. Wellington Debate is coached by Paul L. Gaba.

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Vinnie Gasso and Kevin Murphy

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Juliana Diatezua with her third-place plaque

 

September, 2012 – Tropical Triathlon on 9/30/12 in Lake Worth

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500 to Compete in Tropical Triathlon Sunday 9-30-12 in Lake Worth

 

Lake Worth (September 2012) – The Central Palm Beach Chamber of Commerce and the City of Lake Worth along with our sponsors, Royal Palm Mazda and Mercantil Commercebank present the 15th Annual Tropical Triathlon Sunday, September 30, starting at 7 a.m.

 

The Tropical Triathlon will be the first event to take place on the “NEW” beachfront! The race highlights not only the Ocean amenities but the Snook Island and Boardwalk improvements.

 

 

Hector Picard the first double arm amputee to finish an ironman will be competing. He will be a fierce competitor and an inspiration for us all. You can learn more about Hector at http://www.dontstopliving.org/

 

Dr. Alex Keith of Advanced Wellness Sports & Chiropractic Center, is our race director. Dr. Keith has the honour of being the United States Olympic and National Triathlon Team’s Chiropractic Sports Physician. He travelled with the U.S. team to Beijing for the 2008 Olympics and London for the 2012 Olympics and continues to work with the team at World Cup and World Championship Triathlons. Male and female triathletes, ranging in age from 14 to 78 and representing all experience levels come from around the state to compete in the event.

 

The Lake Worth Beach is the starting point for the race, where the triathletes complete a quarter-mile ocean swim. They then transition to the 11-mile bike race, taking them along Federal Highway, followed by a 3.1-mile run over the Intracoastal Bridge and through the Bryant Park area, before heading back to the beach for the finish line.

 

The day before the event, from 3 to 8 p.m. during the athlete packet pick-up, we will be hosting a Health and Fitness Expo at the Omphoy Ocean Resort located at 2842 South Ocean Boulevard, Palm Beach, FL 33480.

 

The Tropical Triathlon is sanctioned by the USA Triathlon Association, with timing provided by Altavistasports.com. Registration is online at www.active.com.

 

We would like to thank our community partners for the generous support, The Omphoy Ocean Resort, Advanced Wellness Sports & Chiropractic Center, Benny’s on the Beach, Helix Medical Centers, Top Cycle, Celsius, Lake Worth R.O.T.C., The Morganti Group,  Ashleigh Ruckert Independent Distributor of Kangen Water, Fast Signs and Country Tees.

 

 

Street Closures: Federal Highway North to Wellesley and South to 12th Avenue South. Lake Avenue from Federal Highway east to A1A. Lucerne Avenue from A1A west to Federal Highway. Golfview Rd. south to 2nd Ave South. 5th Ave. South Ocean Breeze. South Palmway, South Lakeside between 4th and 5th  Streets will be closed from 6:30am to 10:00am.

 

For more information, please contact Nadine Burns at the Central Palm Beach County Chamber of Commerce at (561) 790-6200 or email her at nadine@cpbchamber.com   

September, 2012 – Small Business Roundtable with Peter Fogel

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September, 2012 – Small Business Roundtable with Peter Fogel

Press Release From:                         The Wellington Chamber of Commerce

Regarding:                                            Small Business RoundTable September 13th Session

Date:                                                      September 14, 2012

Written By:                                             Monica Kallas – SharpShooter Marketing Group

Photograph By:                                    Monica Kallas – SharpShooter Marketing Group

 

 

The Wellington Chamber of Commerce and
Small Business RoundTable Presented
Peter Fogel As Guest Speaker Thursday Night

 

It was an evening of motivation, information, and laughter all tied into

Photo Left - Right: Monica Kallas, SharpShooter Marketing Group, Co-Chair Small Business RoundTable; Peter Fogel, Speaker, The Reinvention Guy; Blanca Greenstein, Morris Laing Evans Brock & Kennedy, Chtd., Co-Chair Small Business RoundTable.
Photo Left - Right: Monica Kallas, SharpShooter Marketing Group, Co-Chair Small Business RoundTable; Peter Fogel, Speaker, The Reinvention Guy; Blanca Greenstein, Morris Laing Evans Brock & Kennedy, Chtd., Co-Chair Small Business RoundTable.

 one session as “The Reinvention Guy” know as Peter Fogel discussed personal introspection, improving oneself on many different levels, and strengthening teamwork at the workplace.  The event took place Thursday evening, September 13, at Binks Forest Golf Club in Wellington, Florida.

Prior to entering corporate America and reinventing himself into a Direct Response Copywriter, Marketing Consultant, Corporate Business Speaker, Radio Host and Best Selling Author – Peter Fogel was one of America’s top stand-up comedians.  For over 25 years, he was an improvisational performer who worked or appeared on many major television shows.  In addition, he was a standup comic in Las Vegas working with big name comedians.  His published information states that it is his “in-the-trenches” experience that allows him to help others in balancing work/life and being the best one can be in their chosen career.  As the evening unfolded, that statement appeared to be true. 

Peter explained the meaning of re-invention as a complete make-over, bringing back into existence or use, recast something familiar and old into a different form.  He applied this definition to people and discussed how they can utilize this principle in their lives to improve their situations.  He discussed his definition of the “golden handcuffs” to be “making a lot of money and having a good lifestyle however, hating what you do.”  To get out of these handcuffs, he reviewed the Four Modes of Learning which were: Unconscious Incompetence; Conscious Incompetence; Conscious Competence; Unconscious Competence.   Everything he discussed was sprinkled in humor.

There was also a funny, interesting, interactive group exercise with seven volunteer participants.  The purpose was to demonstrate how teamwork starts and how it gets better over time.  The people attending began getting involved with this exercise as well.  They jumped in to help the volunteers so the whole room eventually got involved.

This was the 5th session of the Small Business RoundTable series.  The 6th and final series will be in October and the information on that session will be provided shortly.

For more information about the Small Business RoundTable, contact Executive Director Michela Perillo-Green at 561. 792.6525 or write to SmallBusinessRoundTable@WellingtonChamber.com.  Also visit The Wellington Chamber of Commerce online at http://WellingtonChamber.com. 

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