SPONSORS TO DATE. Alumni Fundraiser Laughs for LEADERship IN THIS ISSUE. An Adult Comedy at the Lyric Theatre May 24

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1 LEADERlines April 2014 Proud Mom Retires In 1989 Joe Catrambone, new Executive Director of the chamber and Nancy Sailer, office manager, both agreed the chamber should initiate a Leadership Program. Catrambone had such a program at the Titusville Chamber he ran and told Sailer she could be the Program Director. For twentyfive years, Martin County has opened their doors for tours and our local decision makers have shared their knowledge to future leaders going through the program. On May 1, class 24 will graduate and Mom will retire from the chamber and LEADERship after bringing 691 graduates thru the program to serve as leaders in our community. She tells everyone this has been a Dream Job and thanks her boss, the great staff, alumni and the local business people for the success of LEADERship. As a proud mom of all that her kids have accomplished, she will continue to volunteer with the LEADERship alumni and youth programs. After 33 years at the chamber Sailer will stay on until the new Program Director is hired. IN THIS ISSUE PROUD MOM RETIRES 1 FUNDRAISER SPONSORS 1 BUSINESS PERSON 2 YOUTH AWARDS 2 HAVILAND ON BOARD 2 UPTON CHAIRS MUSEUM 2 STUDENTS CAREER DAY 3 YOUTH APPLICATION 3 CLASS 24 DEBATES 3 GRADUATION INVITE 4 DIRECTORY UPDATES 4 NETWORKING EVENTS 4 ALUMNI BOARD 5 BULLETIN BOARD 5 MISSION STATEMENT 5 ADDRESS & WEB 5 Page 1 of 5 Alumni Fundraiser Laughs for LEADERship An Adult Comedy at the Lyric Theatre May 24 MESSER & MESSER Law Offices SPONSORS TO DATE To be a sponsor contact Jason Berger at (772)

2 Students Get A Head Start In Careers On March 11, Career Day was kicked off at Pine School with the Youth LEADERship students talking to businesses at a career fair and being interviewed for jobs. In the afternoon, they learned about Budgeting/ Financial Success Strategies, Business Dining Etiquette and watched a fashion show on what to wear and not wear. Thanks to all the businesses who participated in the career fair and the alumni coordinator Genevieve George (23) and her co-chair Angela Nunez. Note: Martin Youth LEADERship applications are available online or at school guidance offices Class 24 Debates Sales Tax Proposal During lunch at the Seminole Inn, the class had a debate on the county sales tax proposal. The winning debate team is shown with judges Marshall Skinner, Karen Ladwig and Tim Dougher. Team members are Donna Demarchi, Lisa Satur, Ann Mehling, Dennis Root and the facilitator was Joe Catrambone. Thanks to FP&L for sponsoring the lunch and to David and Brian Powers for the tour of Indiantown. During the Economic Day session, the class toured many manufacturing facilities in Palm City, Stuart and Indiantown. Alumni coordinators were Jill Marasa (22), Tammy Simoneau (15), Karen Ladwig (22) and Peter Kemp (13). April 2014 LEADERship Alumni Newsletter Page 2

3 Business Person of the Month -- Cheryl Gaydos Cheryl C. Gaydos (class 21) is a Realtor, Broker Associate with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Florida Realty, in Stuart, FL. She chooses to live here in Martin County where she has been involved in Construction and Real Estate since She has participated and donated to Woman s Build for Habitat for Humanity. She is a very active member of the Realtor Board of Martin County. She served for 6 years as a member and chair, and vice chair of the Professional Development committee, Strategic Planning committee, MLS Committee, and Leadership at the Realtor Board. In 2013, Cheryl was privileged to be awarded the Realtor Distinguished Service Award. Cheryl also received the first Mentor Award given by her firm for all the time she spends helping new Realtors. In March of 2014, Cheryl attended the Realtor Days in Tallahassee, with other Realtors from RAMC, and was able to speak with some of our Law makers about issues concerning Martin County. She is married to her real estate partner, Paul J. Gaydos. One of the Gaydos team s passion is in participating and sponsoring the Monthly Art events at Molly s House, for the last two years, which are held the first Thursday of the month. She also carries a Florida Interior Design license and enjoys design, creativity and bonsai. Every day is a gift!!! Youths Awarded Congressional Medal - Graduates of Martin Youth LEADERship were honored March 9 at Palm Beach State College by Representative Patrick Murphy. Receiving the Congressional Medals were Austin Lettengarver (class 16) son of alumni Beth Lettengarver (class 8) and Mackenzie Corson (class 15) daughter of alumni Mark Corson (class 19). They were recognized for dedicating hundreds of hours of service to their community. Haviland Joins Board - Leslie Haviland, M.B.A.(class 21) recently joined the LEAD- ERship Alumni Board as a Director. She is the Associate Director of Student Services at Keiser University Port St. Lucie campus. She was a star dancer for the Healthy Start Coalition Dancing with the Martin Stars to help raise funds for a worthy cause. The Junior League honored Haviland with the Super Leaguer Award as the outstanding member of the year. As a new board member she has jumped right in to serve on our fundraiser Laughs for LEADERship May 24 at the Lyric. Peter Upton New Elliott Chair - Peter Upton (class 7) has been sworn in as the new board chair of Elliott Museum. He is a practicing immigration law attorney who is serving on four other boards including the Indiantown Non-Profit Housing. Steve Swann (class 22) was also sworn in as a new board member. Lisa Djahed is the marketing director for the museum and is now a leader in LEADERship Class 24 that will graduate on May 1st. April 2014 LEADERship Alumni Newsletter Page 3

4 You are Invited to: Class 24 Graduation May 1, 2014 Martin Downs Golf Club 3801 SW Greenwood Way, Martin Downs, Palm City Cocktails at 6 pm Dinner at 7 pm $35 per person - Entrée Choice: Prime Rib or Mahi Mahi RSVP by April 28 to Mom at or jancy11@aol.com Note: 2014 Annual Directory is being updated to be printed soon. Have you paid your 2013/2014 dues? Paid members are included in the business directory! Is your company name, address and phone correct? NOW IS THE TIME to Contact jancy11@aol.com to ask questions or make any changes. UPCOMING Stuart/Martin Chamber Events April 8th, 7:45am, Networking Breakfast, Harbor Community Bank, 3250 SE Federal Hwy, Stuart April 9th, 11:45am, Chamber Luncheon, Willoughby Golf Club, 3001 SE Doubleton Dr., Stuart April 15th, 7:45am, Networking Breakfast, Tropical Smoothie, 2491 NW Federal Hwy., Jensen Beach April 16th, 5:30-7:30pm, Business After Hours, Infiniti Stuart, 3970 SE Federal Hwy., Stuart April 22nd, 7:45am Networking Breakfast, Chamber Offices, 1650 S Kanner Hwy., Stuart April 23rd, 5:30-7:30pm, Business After Hours, Hutchinson Island Marriott, 555 NE Ocean Blvd., Stuart April 29th, 7:45am, Networking Breakfast, Illustrated Properties, 200 SW. Atlanta Ave., Stuart April 2014 LEADERship Alumni Newsletter Page 4

5 LEADERship Alumni Board Bulletin Board POST YOUR NOTES President Carl Newton Seacoast Wealth Management Vice-President Jason Berger Law Office Jason Berger Treasurer Greg Nuttall Hill, Barth & King, LLC Recording Secretary Jon Milton Milton Engineering Consultants Corresponding Secretary Rene S. Iosco McCarthy, Summers, Bobko, etal Past President Lisa Teetor Directors Kherri Anderson Supervisor of Elections Office Tara Biek Tara Biek Creative L.C. Campbell TC Seawinds Funeral Home Jeffrey Clee JCleeRealtor.com Class 25 LEADERship applications will be available at the Chamber or online by ing Lorie Shekailo (13) is running for Martin County School Board District 1, which will be an open seat. She served on the board from Lorie is director of finance and operations at St. Martin de Porres Catholic Church. Barbara Faehnle, (20) Senior Sales Executive of Hustons Commerical Interiors, was awarded Best in Show Gold for their design at Suncon 2014 in Miami at their annual event. She coordinated the furnishing, fabrics and finishes for Teknion to create the winning design. New Class Ambassadors: Jennifer Ferrari Treasure Coast Hospice Leslie Haviland Keiser University Sue Hedgepeth Peter Kemp Huston s Office-Comm. Interiors Jolynn Whitten Sandhill Cove Retirement Living Ex-Officio Adult Planning Chair Sue Hedgepeth Youth Planning Chair Diana Bruton Treasure Coast Realty LEADERship Mom Nancy Sailer Alumni Purpose The purpose of LEADERship Martin County Alumni is to support the LEADERship Martin County Program; to provide education and networking opportunities for our members; and to enhance community awareness of our members by providing opportunities to evaluate and act on issues affecting the community. Note: Our monthly newsletter can now be viewed on our website LEADERship Alumni P.O. Box 794 Stuart, FL April 2014 LEADERship Alumni Newsletter Page 5