Page 15 - Martin Downs Bulletin - May '23

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march networking breakfast Spring Fest!

The Palm City Chamber of Commerce held our March
Networking Breakfast on Wednesday, March 29 at Piper’s
Landing Yacht and Country Club. The food was fabulous,
and the company was amazing! Our members were treated
to a delicious spread by the chef and his team at Piper’s.
David Bradford with Edward Jones Investments in Palm
City spoke about what is important to each of us (called
our purpose), and then how we should set our financial
goals to match our purpose. David is the Treasurer for the David Bradford with
Palm City Chamber and a Board Member with Family Edward Jones Investments
Promise of Martin County. David highlighted the mission in Palm City
of Family Promise and how they help families in need of
housing locally.
Jacqulin Smith with Absolute Care Nursing Services was
our second speaker. She shared with us how their personal
touches make their home health care special. It is all about
relationships when it comes to taking care of our loved ones. Jacqulin Smith with Absolute David Bradford, Chamber President Don Pipes with APP
They believe that knowledge and experience, combined Care Nursing Services Jet Center, and Mike Gonzalez with Blue Stream Fiber
with patience and love, are the only way to provide the most
effective home health care. Executive Director Missi
Campbell and Martin County
Photos by Out2News.com Commissioner Doug Smith

ambassador of ribbon Cutting

the month The Palm City Chamber
of Commerce welcomed
Clipper Cuts to the family
on Tuesday, April 18, with
Congratulations to Cher Fisher, with Family Promise their Ribbon Cutting.
of Martin County, for being our March Ambassador of Mike Scibilio is the new
the Month. owner, and he and his team
Photo credit to Out2News.com are prepared to give you
that perfect barber shop
experience. Stop in to see
them at 2930 Mapp Road
or contact them at (772)
287-0979.

new members

error; and have the skills to aggregate, interpret, and
present the resulting data. Equipment and supplies will be
provided to enhance hands-on experiences for students.
Upon successful completion of 75 hours of training, the
student will receive a diploma indicating the completion
of the Home Health Aide Program.
Ambassador Chair Evie Klaassen, Colorado Pawn & Contact KairInstructors at www.kairInstructors.com or
Jewelry, and Cher Fisher, Family Promise of Martin (772) 247-4734.
County home health aide training

board member Overall employment of home health aides is projected to
grow 34 percent by 2029, much faster than the average for all
occupations. As the baby-boom generation ages and the rest
of the month of the elderly population grows, the demand for the services
of home health aides and personal care aides will continue
to increase. Elderly clients and people with disabilities are
increasingly relying on home care as an alternative to nursing
Congratulations to Gigi Suntum, Executive Director homes or hospitals as they want to age in place. Families Deb Doherty is the founder of DDS4Vets and would love
of 4 C’s Caring Children, Clothing Children, for being may prefer to keep aging family members in their homes your support for her organization. Reach out to them at www.
selected as our Board Member of the Month for March. rather than in nursing homes or hospitals. Clients who need dds4vets.org.
help with everyday tasks and household chores, rather than Loyalty, Duty, Respect, Selfless Service, Honor, Integrity,
Photo credit to Out2News.com medical care, may be able to reduce their medical expenses and Personal Courage
by staying in or returning to their homes. Our military learns this from day one in boot camp. But
Our program offers a sequence of courses that provides what happens when their time is up and they come home?
coherent and rigorous content aligned with the academic What appreciation and support do they get?
standards set forth by Florida’s Department of Education I, personally, have concerns for veterans and active
curriculum, Course Number HCP0330, SOC Code 31-1011. military. Having grandfathers, brothers, and cousins who
Students are prepared for employment as Home Health have served this country and grandsons who are currently
Aides, or to provide supplemental training for persons serving in the military is why my passion has escalated.
previously or currently employed in the occupation. The Bridging the gap that veterans face with services that they
course curriculum focuses on the theoretical combined are entitled to is imperative. Our veterans deserve the benefits
with clinical hands-on aspects of assisting patients. Clinical that they were advised of at enlistment with absolutely no
practice is where the student may demonstrate and perform challenges.
the procedures associated with bedside client care. This My desire to help, and to accomplish what I can for
includes but is not limited to Laboratory investigations that our veterans is personal to me. For this reason, I started
include scientific inquiry, research, measurement, problem- DDS4Vets, a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit organization who reaches
solving, emerging technologies, tools, and equipment, as out to veterans in bridging that gap.
well as, experimental, quality, and safety procedures are an DDS4Vets Board of Directors consists of professionals
integral part of this career and technical program/course. who have served in the military, who offer professional
Laboratory investigations benefit all students by developing services, advisement, and respect.
an understanding of the complexity and ambiguity of DDS4Vets is honored to partner with and have support
empirical work, as well as the skills required to manage, from; CAMO (Canines Assisting Military Operators), PGA
Board Member of the Month Gigi Suntum operate, calibrate, and troubleshoot equipment/tools used Golf/HOPE, Charlie22Outdoors, Doyougivearuck and
to make observations. Students understand measurement Horses & Heroes.