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JULY 7TH 7:00amMonthly Chamber Breakfast meeting@ the Crestview Community Center

JULY 14TH 5:00pm-6:30pmBusiness After Hours hosted by Beltone Hearing Center between @ 2670 South Ferdon Blvd Unit 105 (in the Redstone Plaza)

JULY 20TH 8:30amHealth & Wellness Committee Meeting @ the Crestview Chamber

JULY 27TH 8:30amAmbassador Committee Meeting location TBD

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OFFICERSDawn Mann (Legacy Insurance)Chairman of the BoardChristie Cadenhead (Community Bank)Chairman-ElectMarian McBryde (Okaloosa Title & Abstract)Past Chairman of the BoardTom Moody (Old Warrior Ranch)Chairman EmeritusCraig Shaw (Shaw Moving and Storage)TreasurerRyan Mabry (Pearl Mabry School of Music)Vice Chair MembershipAlicia Booker (North Okaloosa Medical Center)Vice Chair Strategic DevelopmentDino Sinopoli (Re/Max Agency One)Vice Chair EventsYvonne Shanklin (Edward Jones)Vice Chair Community

BOARD OF DIRECTORSCLASS OF 2019

Robyn Helt (Elite Real Estate Services of NWFL, LLC)Derek Lott (CCB Community Bank)Laurin Wheelock (Trustmark National Bank)Mark Clark (Okaloosa Gas)Anne Shaffi eld (CareerSource Okaloosa Walton)Destin Cobb (Carr, Riggs & Ingram)


Ashley McCallum (Embry Riddle University)David Gaillard (Air Care A/C & Heating Services, Inc.)Betsy Roy (City of Crestview)Amy Herf (People’s Home Health)Ashley Rogers (Chesser & Barr, PA)Alison Broxson (Shoal Creek Rehabilitation Center)


Rita Smith (CareerSource Okaloosa Walton)Dale Henderson (Lee Buick GMC)Dale Rice (First NBC)April Meier (Pawsitively Scrumptious Bark Bakery & Boutique)Mike Roy (Bryan Pest Control)Sherrell Compton (New Life International Worship Center)

STAFFValerie Lott - President & CEO Jennifer Pierson - Executive AssistantSandra Wilson - Membership & Events Coordinator

FOCUS is a publication of the Crestview Area Chamber of Commerce, 1447 Commerce Drive, Crestview, FL 32539, (850) 682 3212 • Fax (850) 682 7413

Published and printed by The Northwest Florida Daily News. Submit articles to the Chamber at the numbers listed above or by email at [email protected].

IN THIS MONTH’S ISSUE

FROM THE CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARDby Dawn Mann

From the Chairman of the Board. . . . . . From the Chairman Elect. . . . . . . . . . . . Page 3Business Spotlight. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 3New and Renewed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 4July 2016 Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 5Hacker's Holiday Golf Tournament . . . . Page 6Ribbon Cuttings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 8

After Hours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 9The Two-Way Reward . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 10City of Crestview Centennial . . . . . . . . Page 11Sponsor: CHELCO & Okaloosa Gas . . . . Page 12Breakfast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 13From the Membership & Events Coordinator . Page 14Chamber Ambassadors . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 15

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THE CHAMBER STAFF (850) 682-3212.

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Happy HOT July! It is my honor to serve as your Chairman of the Board for the 2016-

2017 year. A couple of weeks ago we honored some very deserving hardworking members. I am so proud of each and every one of them. Speaking of members, I want to thank CTAP Technology Park, Women of Valor (Pastor Sherrell Compton), Okaloosa Title and Abstract and CCB Community Bank for their sponsorship of the awards, desserts and drinks at the Installation and Awards Banquet.

This month I want you to think about the other members of the Chamber of Commerce. I want you to switch your mindset just for a

bit and ask yourself, “How can I help that member?” Here are a few questions that you can ask yourself.

1. Have I been to that member’s place of business?

2. Do I really know what that business sells or the service they provide?

3. Am I doing business with a Chamber member?

4. Are they incorporated into my everyday referral process?

Think about this, if someone asks you for a recommendation for a bank, lawn service, pest control, electrician, A/C service repair, insurance, attorney, do you know who you would recommend? When you switch your mindset to learn about someone else’s business, the referral back to them is so easy. WHY, because you know who they are and what they do.

This is the year for your business to shine with the Crestview Area Chamber of Commerce. Get involved! Get to know your fellow Chamber members.

Dawn Mann, AIAM Legacy Insurance 682-2519Chairman of the Board

Dawn Mann

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July marks the start of the 60th year of the Crestview Chamber of Commerce! What an exciting time! If you are a new member, a longtime member, or maybe a potential member, there is no time like the present to get involved! I remember when I first joined the Chamber, Joe Faulk from Edward Jones said that it’s just like joining a gym…. You can’t expect to see results by signing up and paying membership fees, you have to show up and put in the work to get what you want. And he is absolutely right!

So, with my first ever Focus article, I challenge each of you to step out of your comfort zone. Don’t settle for the same old routine,

really commit to trying something new. If that means going to a committee meeting- do it. If that means attending an After Hours- do it. If that means volunteering at the next event- do it. Even if that means something as simple as sitting beside someone you don’t know at the next monthly breakfast and introducing yourself- do it. There are so many ways you can maximize your Chamber investment. We welcome you all with open arms and will help you in any way that we can.

It is an honor to serve you as the incoming Chairman- Elect. I’m looking forward to working with Dawn and all of our amazing members more in the future. This Chamber has seen its fair share of changes over the last year, but I’m confident that we

are on the path to great success. And we want YOU right here with us! Hope to see you real soon!

Christie CadenheadCommunity BankAssistant Vice President, Loan OfficerNMLS # 1413107(850) [email protected]

FROM THE CHAIRMAN ELECTby Christie Cadenhead

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D.R. HortonMr. Dana Wyman

Crestview Chief of PoliceTony Taylor

Whitworth Builders, IncLouis Stevens

Eglin Federal Credit UnionKaren Franklin

AAA Waste Services Casey Moorman

Charter Boat Sunrise, Inc.Kelly Windes

Crestview HelenbackRick Layfi eld

LPL FinancialPaul E. Lowrey AAMS

Qwest Air Parts, Inc.Gary Jones

D. R. HortonEmily Natalio

The Main Street Land Title Co, Inc.Cheryl Tanner

Florida A & M UniversityGloria Jones

1st Choice CleaningMichele Gilbert

Representative Matt GaetzSamantha Sullivan

HOPE HousePam Harvell

Courtney’s CleaningCourtney Young

Lee Buick GMCDale Henderson

North Okaloosa Physician Group |Digestive Care SpecialistDr. Khalid Moussa

North Okaloosa Physician Group,Pediatric SpecialistsKeely Kubly, M.D.

Okaloosa Farm Bureau Insurance ServicesBill Seelmann

Safe ConnectionsSharon Rogers

Super 8 Neal

Pawsitively Scrumptious BarkBakery & BoutiqueApril Meier

Allstate Insurance CompanyEd Overstreet

AMVETS Post 35, Inc.Liz Weslby

Auburn Water SystemDoug Sims

Dr. Steven C. Barry, DMDSteven Barry

Bay Area Awards & Engraving, Inc.Dennis Dwyer

Bayou MechanicalCarey Huff

Blocker Bail BondsDarrel Blocker

Buffalo Rock/PepsiAshley Saba

Cadenhead Development, Inc.Robert Cadenhead

Casey Electric, Inc.Roger Casey

Choctawhatchee Electric Cooperative (CHELCO), Inc.C.A. ‘’Sinder’’ Perring

Coldwell Banker United, REALTORSMartiel Summitt

Consolidated Ace Hardware & Supply Co.Pete Elkins

Copy Products CompanyDavid Buckelew

Crestview Chiropractic ClinicAnita Kelly Dukes

City of CrestviewJB Whitten

Crestview City ClerkElizabeth Roy

City of CrestviewShannon Hayes

City of CrestviewMickey Rytman

Crestview MayorDavid Cadle

Crestview News BulletinThomas Boni

Crestview Senior High SchoolDexter Day

Day’s Tire & Service CenterKim Day

Econo LodgeHarry Melton

Eglin Federal Credit UnionSherry Harlow

ERA American RealtySandi Sears

FNBT BANKChristie Cadenhead

First NBC BankPennie Hartzog

First NBC BankDale Rice

Dr. Micheal G. Foley, MD, PAMichael Foley

Friends of the Crestview LibraryRae Schwartz

Gordon Air ConditioningThomas Gordon

Gulf Power CompanyScott Jackson

Dr. David A. Herf, MDDavid Herf

Horizons of Okaloosa CountyLA Woodall

Hub City Ford, Inc.Chris Daggs

King Electric CompanyLarry King

North Okaloosa Medical CenterAlicia Booker

Okaloosa Gas DistrictMark Clark

Okaloosa Title & AbstractMarian McBryde

Crestview Rehabilitation CenterElayna Brewer

Payroll Management, Inc./PMIDan Robertson

RE/MAX Agency OneGeraldine House

Shoal River Middle SchoolCheree Davis

Riverwood Luxury ApartmentsSue Blake

Rocky Bayou Christian SchoolMike Mosley

Sam’s ClubPatricia Overman

Shaw Moving & StorageCraig Shaw

Speedee Printing, Inc.Rose Goodwin

CenturyLinkCarmen Butler

State Farm InsuranceAnn Teel Hatcher

Suncoast Security, Inc.Steve Henly

Sunshine Aero Flight Test FacilityBob Keller

Teel & Waters Real Estate Co., Inc.Jenny Teel

Dr. Richard Thomas, DDSRichard Thomas

Tom Thumb Food StoresMark Salisbury

Uniform Connection & Trophy Shop, Inc.Ken Frost

United WayRick Owen

Wal-Mart SupercenterCharlie Stokes

THANK YOU MEMBERSHIP RENEWALS

TIME TO RENEW

NEW AND RENEWEDMyRVmail.comKirk Simmons

Thomas Cannon

Arby’s RestaurantTony Wainwright

K&R Cuts Lawn and Landscaping, Inc.Crystal Parker

Monster MaidsLaura Forshaw

Democratic Women’s Club of Okaloosa CountyDeborah Baker-Rian

Emerald Coast RiderJoAnn Hofstad

Advanced Aerial Operations LLCMario Werth

WeatherKing of CrestviewDavid Angermuller

WELCOME NEW MEMBERS


JULY CHAMBER MEETINGS & EVENTS

JULY 4TH Crestview Chamber closed in observance of Independence Day

JULY 7TH Monthly Chamber Breakfast meeting 7:00am@ the Crestview Community Center

JULY 12TH Foy Shaw Memorial Scholarship Committee meeting 8:30am@ the Crestview Chamber

JULY 12TH Military Affairs Committee Meeting 11:00am@ Samuel’s Roadhouse

JULY 13TH Government Issues Committee Meeting 8:30am@ the Crestview Chamber

JULY 14TH Ambassadors “Let’s do Lunch” 12:00pm@ Mia’s Italian Restaurant

JULY 14TH Business After Hours hosted by Beltone Hearing Center be-tween 5:00-6:30pm @ 2670 South Ferdon Blvd Unit 105 (in the Redstone Plaza)

JULY 20TH Health & Wellness Committee Meeting 8:30am@ the Crestview Chamber

JULY 21ST PILOT Committee Meeting 12:00pm Location to be Determined

JULY 21ST Executive Committee Meeting 4:00pm @ the Crestview Chamber

JULY 28TH Board of Directors Meeting 4:00pm @ the Crestview Chamber

JULY 27TH Ambassador Committee Meeting 8:30am location TBD

JULY COMMUNITY MEETINGS & EVENTS

JULY 3RD Smoke on the Coast 5:00-9:00pm @ Destin Commons

JULY 4TH Party in the Park 2:00-7:00pm fireworks after dark @ Twin Hills Park

JULY 5TH Carver Hill Museum Meeting 5:30pm @ 895 McClelland Street

JULY 6TH Crestview Kiwanis & Rotary Meeting 12:00pm@ Samuel’s Roadhouse

JULY 11TH City of Crestview Council Meeting 6:00pm @ City Hall

JULY 11TH Finance & Investing 101 Classes 6:00-7:30pm @ the Crestview Public Library (classes will run every Monday in June & July with the exception of July 4th)

JULY 12TH GFWC Woman’s Club of Crestview 9:30-10:30am@ 150 Woodlawn

JULY 12TH Poetry and Music Jam 6:00pm @ the Crestview Public Library


JULY 16TH 3rd Annual Jet Ski Poker Run @ Fudpuckers on the Island

JULY 16TH 17th Florida Author Takeover Event 10:00am-4:00pm@ the Crestview Community Center

JULY 18TH Finance & Investing 101 Classes 6:00-7:30pm@ the Crestview Public Library


JULY 20TH RA Capozzola Lodge Sons of Italy Meeting 6:00pm@ Foxwood Country

JULY 21ST Crestview Main Street Association meeting 6:00pm@ the Crestview City Chambers

JULY 25TH City of Crestview Council Meeting 6:00pm @ City Hall

JULY 25TH Crestview Writers group 6:00pm @ the Crestview Public Library

JULY 25TH Finance & Investing 101 Classes 6:00-7:30pm@ the Crestview Public Library


For additional information about theevents listed, please visit our website

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J U LY 2 0 1 6 C A L E N D A R O F E V E N T SFOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE EVENTS LISTED, PLEASE VISIT WWW.CRESTVIEWCHAMBER.COM


ANNUAL CRESTVIEW AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE HACKERS HOLIDAY GOLF TOURNAMENT

SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR MILITARY TEAM SPONSORSCCB Community BankDr. David HerfHub City FordL3 Crestview Aerospace.

FOOD SPONSORSPanera Bread & Dunkin’ Donuts

HOLE SIGN SPONSORSSouthern Comfort Automotive PerformanceBryan Pest ControlFirst NBC BankChelcoAAA WasteGulf PowerWind Creek CasinoJ Darin ThomasCornerstone FinancialCrestview Kiwanis ClubMatthews & Jones, LLPWayne HarrisCommunity BankWynn’s

WE WOULD LIKE TO THANK OUR SPONSORS

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RIBBON CUTTINGS AFTER HOURS

HAS YOUR BUSINESS HAD A RIBBON CUTTING?If you would like to host a ribbon cutting for your business, please

contact the Crestview Chamber at 850.682.3212 for more information.

FOR HOSTING JUNE'S AFTER HOURS EVENT

THANK YOUHeritage Museum of Northwest Florida

K&R Cuts Lawn and Landscaping, Inc.100 Old Milligan Road, Crestview(850) 689-1491 | KandRCuts.com

IS YOUR BUSINESS INTERESTED IN HOSTING A BUSINESS AFTER HOURS?Please contact Chamber Staff to schedule your After Hours or if you have any questions email [email protected] or call 850.682.3212.

Business After Hours Thursday July 14th 5:00pm – 6:30pm

Hosted BY:

Beltone Hearing Center 2670 S. Ferdon Blvd. Unit 105

(In the Redstone Plaza)

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By Brian HughesPresident, Crestview Area Sister City Program

CRESTVIEW — We’ve all been there on at least one vacation occasion.The frenzied airport baggage claim. The hectic—and expensive—taxi ride to the

hotel. Arriving to discover your reservation went astray. Negotiating alternatives with a night clerk who really doesn’t care. Then finally hauling your tired ol’ derriere into a dull, sterile room, waking up the next morning to a prepackaged “continental break-fast,” and wondering just what continent would feed offal like that to visitors.

But when we visit Noirmoutier, Crestview’s congenial Sister City on an enchanting island off the west coast of France, our arrival is considerably different.

From Paris or elsewhere in Europe, we converge on Nantes, the ancient historic seat of the dukes of Brittany. Instead of deciphering bus schedules or hailing a taxi, we’re greeted by dear friends—or, if it’s our first visit, friends who will endear themselves to us within hours, if not minutes—who take us to our French homes-away-from-home.

For those who have previously visited Noirmoutier, it’s the beginning of another wonderful adventure. For those who’ve just joined the Crestview Area Sister City Program and make the journey for the first time, it’s the beginning of a lifelong romance with an enchanting place and, more importantly, its charming, hospitable people.

We are welcomed into their lovely homes—no one ever stays in a hotel—and for a week or more, surrender to gracious French hospitality, cultural experiences spanning centuries, and exceptional cooking found nowhere else in the world.

Such immersive home stay experiences are the heart of the Sister City program, and for our friends from France, called Noirmoutrins, the experience is similar when they visit us in Okaloosa County.

During 12 days this October, 45 Noirmoutrins will visit to help us celebrate Crestview’s Centennial and 20 years of friendship between our cities. The Sister City committee is searching for host families between Niceville and Crestview to assure our friends’ experiences are as fulfilling and memorable as ours are when we visit Noirmoutier.

Hosting is a fun, cultural experience that pays boundless dividends, not least of which are realized when we visit Noirmoutier. All it takes is a spare bedroom and a big heart to welcome new members to your family.

At least five more host families are needed to assure all our visitors have a warm, cozy, welcoming home to call their own for 12 days in October. Then wait’ll you see how generously you’re repaid when we head to France in September 2017!

For information about hosting a Noirmoutrin couple, contact Crestview Area Sister City members Brian Hughes, 603.2584, [email protected]; or Pam and Joe Coffield, 682.8437, [email protected].

The Two-Way Reward Plunging into local culture by staying with a host family

Kathy and Philippe Lemoine welcomed two members of the Crestview Area Sister City Program to their lovely home in Noirmoutier during the group’s May 2015 visit.

Frequently host families hold social gather-ings with multiple guests. Clockwise from lower right, Til Fischer and his hosts, Kathy and Philippe Lemoine, share conversation and refreshments with Northwest Florida State College students Tristan Allen and Daniel Thornton at the home of their host, Paddy DeBroucker, right.

Crestview Area Sister City Program President Brian Hughes relaxes with high-brow French literature in the lovely living room of his Noirmoutrin hosts Kathy and Philippe Lemoine.


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The Northwest Florida League of Cities awarded the City of Crestview it’s presti-gious Community of Excellence Award for Cities over 20,000. The award was presented at the annual Summer Gala held in Destin, Florida in May.

The City was recognized for:Celebration of the 100th

Anniversary of the City and the cooperation efforts between the City, Okaloosa County and the Main Street Association in the Yearlong Celebration events.

The City was also recognized for its Sister City Program with Noirmoutier, France; working with the Kiwanis Club of Crestview in the revitalization of the John B McMahon Environmental Center; encouraging the return of Amtrak to the I-10 Corridor, and after the success of the FAMU Pharmacy School, working with other colleges and universities to bring other specialty schools to Crestview.

CONGRATULATIONS CRESTVIEW! Betsy Roy, City Clerk

The City of Crestview Centennial year, and what a year it’s been. Since the first program in January depicting how Crestview became the County Seat, it has been a great trip so far. Gee, it’s True! Time flies when you are having a good time.

The next big Event is the Party in the Park in Twin Hills Park on July 4, 2:00 pm to 7:00 pm with Fireworks in the Park starting at Dark. Fireworks promised to be the largest in recent history!

August: There are no events, as the committee will be busy planning the rest of the Year!September: (still in the planning stages, watch this space)October: Spirits of Crestview – A Ghost WalkOctober 29th: Main Street Association Fall Festival on Historic Main StreetNovember 11th: Veteran’s Day Parade on Historic Main StreetDecember 3rd: Christmas Through the Decades, Christmas Parade on Historic Main StreetOther groups such as Crestview Women’s Club, CHS Jazz Band, Women of Valor, our Sister

City in Noirmoutrier En Ile, France, along with other groups have been and will be joining in on the festivities.

Check in with our Facebook Page, https://www.facebook.com/Crestview100/ to check out news on upcoming events.

We encourage anyone interested in helping with the celebration to contact Main Street Crestview at ‘([email protected])’ to volunteer! It takes a Village to celebrate 100 years!

Collectible Coins Now Available at all events and at the City Clerk’s office at City Hall. Centennial Cookbooks are also available at events, through Main Street and at the City Clerk’s office.

Betsy Roy, City Clerk

CITY OF CRESTVIEW WINS COMMUNITY OF EXCELLENCE AWARD!

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more than 48,000 accounts in Walton, Okaloosa, Holmes and Santa Rosa counties in the Florida panhandle. As a cooperative, we are owned by those we serve, our members. CHELCO is committed to the communities we serve. Our commitment goes beyond providing safe, reliable, and affordable electricity. Commitment to community is one of CHELCO’s seven guiding principles and steers the co-op to seek out opportunities to improve our area. We accomplish this through involvement in community organizations such as the Crestview Chamber that promote local business and support our military and veterans.

CHELCO also works in the interests of its members to strategically control costs while maintaining or improving customer service, safety and reliability. We do this, in part by encouraging participation in programs which promote energy efficiency and prudent electricity use. These programs include Beat the Peak, which helps limit and control energy use during critical electrical peak demand periods, our Touchstone Energy Home program, which aids members in using efficient building practices, and with our geothermal, dual fuel, and mini split heat pump rebates for installing high efficiency heating and cooling equipment.

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CHEERS & TEARS

JUNE 2ND7:00amMonthly Chamber Breakfast meeting@ the Crestview Community Center

JUNE 9TH5:00-6:30pmBusiness After Hours hosted by Heritage Museum of Northwest Florida between

JUNE 16TH9:30amAnnual Board Retreat for all 2016-2017 Board Members @ the Crestview Chamber

JUNE 23RD5:30pmAnnual Installation & Awards Banquet @ the Crestview Community Center Tickets are available at the Chamber offi ce and online crestviewchamber.com

JUNE 23RD5:30pmAnnual Installation & Awards BBana quuetet @ the Crestview Communnity Center Tickets are available at the CChammber ofoffi cfi ce eand online crestviewchamber.coom

Annual Installation & Awards Banquet@ the Crestview Community Center Tickets are available at the Chamber offi ce and online crestviewchamber.com

JUNE 23RD 5:30pm

Please join us for ourMonthly Chamber Breakfast onTHURSDAY, JULY 7TH,

at the Crestview Community Center@ 7:30am. Breakfast is Catered by

Uncle Bill’s Family Restaurant.

We are now offering“BREAKFAST CLUB CARDS.”

This card allows you to pre-pay the entry fee for the year! If you would like more

information, please contact theChamber Staff, 682-3212 [email protected]

Apex Broadcasting

Bel Aire Terrace Apartments

Carr, Riggs & Ingram, LLC

Casbah Coffee Company

Century 21 Wilson Minger Agency, Inc |

Carol Strom

Children in Crisis, Inc.

Community Bank

Crestview Health Center

Crestview Public Library

Heritage Museum of Northwest Florida

J. Darin Thomas Technology LLC

Jack of All Trades Productions

K&R Cuts Lawn and Landscaping, Inc.

Lee Buick GMC

Main Street Crestview Association

Manual Therapy, LLC

Pawsitively Scrumptious Bark Bakery &

Boutique

RE/MAX Agency One, Inc. | Dino Sinopoli

Renee Hittle Mary Kay Independent Beauty

Consultant

Shoal Creek Rehabilitation Center

We Care Heating and Air

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HIGHLIGHTS FROM JUNE'SCHAMBER BREAKFAST

TEARS!Let it Ride | $1,750Emerald Coast Refreshments |

Douglas Knox

CHEERS!50/50 | $73

Edward Jones | Yvonne Shanklin


July 1, 2016 rings in the new Chamber Board of Directors and Committee Chairs. These Committees offer a great variety of opportunities to not only network, but also to get involved in the community.

If you are interested please contact the Crestview Chamber or the new Chair Person. We are looking forward to seeing you at one of our meetings!

AIRPORT COMMITTEEThis Committee’s purpose is to facilitate the most

effective ways to maintain and maximize the usage of the facilities and functions of the Bob Sikes Airport; to utilize them fairly for all users of the airport; to promote the overall aviation environment in North Okaloosa County, Florida and to encourage effective communications between the airport community and chamber members. This should be accomplished with regard to operational needs, anticipated growth and within the limits of economic feasibility.

NEW CHAIRDENNIS MITCHELL ([email protected])Crestview Technology Air Park

Meetings for the Airport committee are held quarterly. For more information please contact the chamber office.

AMBASSADOR COMMITTEEThe Ambassador Committee assists in welcoming

new businesses through ribbon cuttings, ground breaking ceremonies, grand openings, and personal visits. This highly visible committee will provide you an excellent opportunity to personally network your business or organizational interests. Ambassadors are called to serve as greeters and escorts at various Chamber functions and for various dignitary visits.

NEW CHAIR KRISTAN HOWARD ([email protected])Beach Community MortgageRICHARD HARLESS ([email protected])Beach Community Mortgage

Monthly Meeting Schedule: Ambassador Let’s do Lunch every second Thursday of the

Month @ 12pmAmbassador Committee Meeting every last Wednesday of the

Month @ 8:30am *The Ambassador Committee meets at a different local

member business each month, please be sure to check our Event Calendar or our Facebook page for the location.

FOY SHAW MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE

Our Scholarship is named in memory of Mr. Foy F. Shaw Jr. He became an ‘official’ member of the Crestview Community in 1956, when he moved to Crestview and established Shaw Moving and Storage, still in operation today. Foy believed very strongly about serving and giving to his community and served with a distinction with the Crestview Area Chamber of Commerce from the very beginning of his business. Foy’s contributions and service are still vividly present today and his spirit of generosity will continue with each year’s award of the Crestview Area Chamber of Commerce, Foy Shaw Memorial Scholarship.

NEW CHAIRSARA FORDYCE ([email protected]) North Florida Financial Corp.

Monthly Meeting Schedule: 2nd Tuesday, 8:30am @ the Crestview Chamber. For more information please contact the Chamber Office.

GOVERNMENT ISSUES COMMITTEEThe eyes and ears of the Chamber of Commerce for

local, state, national legislative issues, laws and ordinance that directly or indirectly affects or restricts the ability of our members or a member to conduct business. This committee will recommend policy positions to the Executive Officers and subsequently to the Board of Directors as necessary. They may also sponsor candidate forums and/or meetings with elected officials and will, on occasion, attend city council and county commissioner meetings.

NEW CHAIRSANDRA DREADEN ([email protected])Crestview Public Library

Monthly Meeting Schedule: 2nd Wednesday, 8:30 am @ the Chamber

HEALTH & WELLNESS COMMITTEEThe Health & Wellness Committee’s mission is to

promote health and wellness throughout the Crestview Area. The committee focuses on monthly blood pressure and blood sugar checks offered to chamber members at the monthly breakfast meetings, an annual community wide health fair, and support of various health related opportunities throughout the year. Members of the committee do not have to be in a health related field; just have an interest in promoting health for themselves and others.

NEW CHAIRCAMERON YORDON ([email protected])Beltone Hearing Center

Monthly Meeting Schedule: 3rd Wednesday, 8:30am @ the

ChamberOur Annual Community Health Fair is scheduled for

January 14, 2017

MILITARY AFFAIRS COMMITTEE (MAC) The Military Affairs Committee (MAC) of the Crestview

Area Chamber of Commerce has earned an outstanding reputation of support for our military members and issues at Eglin AFB, Duke Field, Hurlburt Field, the US Navy EOD School, and the US Army Ranger Camp. For their support and contribution, MAC members enjoy many military events such as change of command and retirement ceremonies and dinners, base tours and special events, civic leaders’ dinners, and educational programs. Special treats are civic leader tours to other bases around the country and even defense contractor facilities. Members are required to pay an initiation fee, annual dues, and bear all expenses of activities and events and this committee is limited to no more than 50 members.

NEW CHAIRMARIAN MCBRYDE ([email protected])

Monthly Meeting Schedule: 2nd Tuesday, 11am @ Samuel’s Roadhouse.

PILOT (PROFESSIONAL AND INSPIRED LEADERS OF TOMORROW)

The Crestview Area Chamber of Commerce Young Professionals committee’s mission is to: encourage and enhance professional development in young leaders of the Crestview Community ages 21-41 by providing social interaction and networking opportunities; by presenting topics related to personal and professional enhancement; and by participating in civic duties and activities to strengthen and develop our community.

NEW CHAIRJAMIL HARRIS ([email protected])Cornerstone Financial, Inc

Meeting times: 3rd Thursday, 12pm - please visit the Chamber calendar link or the PILOT Facebook page for this month’s location.

Sandra B WilsonMembership and Events Coordinator1447 Commerce DriveCrestview, FL 32536(850)682-3212 Ext. 102www.crestviewchamber.com [email protected]

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