Page 14 - Martin Downs Bulletin - March '24

Page 14, Martin Downs

January breakfast

Piper’s Landing Yacht and Country Club was the
location for our January 31 Networking Breakfast. Guests
were treated to a terrific spread of delectable breakfast
foods while they networked with one another.
Rebecca Beckett, a Certified Financial Planner with HJ
Sims, led a discussion about the benefits of long-range
financial planning. Topics included budgeting, saving
and financial responsibility.
Martin County Supervisor of Elections Vicki Davis and
Deputy of Elections Outreach Kherri Anderson provided
the membership with information regarding our upcoming Martin County Deputy of Van Mingace, Van’s Jewelry Sue Whittington, Rotary Kristal Justice and Joe
elections. They discussed important dates to be sure you Elections Kherri Anderson and Uniforms, and Dave Club of Stuart, and Trisha Butler, Ability Tree, and Dan
have the opportunity to be a part of the democratic and Supervisor of Elections Mingace, Mingace Custom Elliott, Hidden Oaks Middle Byrd, SpeakLife the Musical
process and cast your vote. Please be sure to participate Vicki Davis Sound School
in our elections on
March 19, August 20,
and November 5.
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Martin County District 5 Commissioner Ed Ciampi,
Christina MacIntosh, Independent Director with Mandi Roe, ReMax of Stuart, and Dawn Smith with First
Rebecca Beckett CFP HJ SIms Pampered Chef, Tami Karol, Tami Karol Insurance Southern Bank
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February breakfast

The Palm City Chamber of Commerce held their impact on Martin County including hotel rooms, fuel sales
February Networking Breakfast on February 21 at the at Witham Field, and even rental cars. The Stuart Air Show
beautiful Monarch Country Club. The staff was amazing, in turn contributes $51,000 to local nonprofits in our area.
and the food was delicious. Our guests enjoyed networking They already have many exciting acts planned for the 2024
and wonderful conversations. Stuart Air Show.
The Stuart Air Show presented an overview of November’s Martin County Police Athletic League focuses on leadership
event. They hit record numbers due to their lowering of costs skills and athletic training for youth from ages 8-17. Martin
for the attendees. The Stuart Air Show has a huge economic PAL now offers a large variety of sports including wrestling,
golf, boxing, and their infamous drum line. The drum line has
been requested to perform at many local events. Steve and Evie
Shandi Carline, Kelly Bednarz, and Dewey Vinaya with the Klaassen with Colorado Pawn and Jewelry were recognized as
Stuart Air Show, Kate Harper, Habitat for Humanity, and PAL Champions for their continued support of this wonderful
Doug Davis, Stuart Air Show organization in our community.

Liz Ciampi and Missi Campbell, Palm City Chamber; Evie
Klaassen, Colorado Pawn & Jewelry; Mayce DelValle,
Martin County PAL; Dewey Vinaya, Stuart Air Show; Noel
DelValle, Martin County PAL; and Sandra, PAL

Joe Flanagan, Project Noel DelValle, Martin County
Graduation, and Trisha PAL, and Palm City Chamber
Elliott, principal at Hidden President David Bradford
Oaks Middle School with Edward Jones

Community Patrol Deputy
Brian Martini and Martin Evie Klaassen, Colorado
County Sheriff’s Department Pawn & Jewelry, and Noel
Chief Deputy John Budensiek Del Valle, Martin County PAL