"C" Breeze

visit us online www.pschamber.com

 Are we ready for some sunshine?  Our thoughts are with all those in our surrounding communities that have suffered from the effects of Tropical Storm Fay.

The "Operation Thank You!" Bar-B-Que will be held on August 28, 5-7pm at the Riverside Pavilion, 3431 Ridgewood Ave., Port Orange.  Due to limited space, an invitation for 2 to the event will be delivered with your new directory. Thank you to our sponsors, AccuMobile Storage, Bay Breeze Blinds, Best Western Aku Tiki Inn/Bahama House, Grammy K's Monster Cookies, Hometown News,  J & T Bartending, Michele Jordan, Mary Kay Cosmetics, Networking Magic, Regions Bank, Samantha McHugh, Coldwell Banker Devonshire Realty and Sunshine State Community Bank.  A few more sponsorships are available for $100 each and will include an 8' table and banner display. For more information or to reserve a table, please contact Randy at the Chamber office (386) 761-1601 or reply to this email. 

Members Only!    What better time than now to take advantage of our Member-to-Member Discount Program?   Each month we will highlight a few of our members who are currently participating in our program.  Take advantage of these great opportunities and support our members!  For other offers, check out our website www.pschamber.com, click on Membership Information and follow the link! Please be prepared to show your Members Supporting Members cards at time of purchase.  If you are interested in offering a member discount, fill out the enclosed form in this month's newsletter and fax it to the Chamber office (386) 788-9165. Check out our August specials:

*Aaron Kilman Jewelers, 3761 S. Nova Road, Port Orange (386) 761-9426, 20% off all timepieces & clocks (AUGUST ONLY SPECIAL 20% OFF Everything in the Store! - excludes Hearts on Fire)

* Advanced Printing Solutions, (386) 756-1116, 15% discount on any new order - may not be combined with any other order. (AUGUST ONLY SPECIAL, Laser Checks buy one get one free!)

* Crown Shredding, 1054 Reed Canal Road, South Daytona (386) 871-4228 - 5% off your total bill (AUGUST ONLY SPECIAL 10% off total bill!)

The South Daytona Lions Club in conjunction with the South Daytona Police Dept. will hold the first annual Kailynne Quartier Memorial Ride, Saturday, October 4.  Kailynne, the 13 yr. old daughter of Lt. Quartier, lost her heroic battle with brain cancer on July 16, 2007.  The funds raised from this event will be used to purchase a special digital camera to prevent childhood blindness through early screening.  The ride will begin at the SDPD at 10am.  Lunch will be served at the Piggotte Community Center at the conclusion.  $20 for each participant is

appreciated.  For more info or to register please call (386) 322-3030.

The Fashion Safari is inviting women to a "Girl's Night Out" event on Thursday, September 4, 2008 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. This free event is open to the public and promises to be a fun evening with complimentary refreshments, desserts, chair massages, fantastic door prizes, and more! The Fashion Safari is located in the Gulfstream Village Plaza at the corner of Clyde Morris Blvd. and Herbert St. (facing Herbert St) in Port Orange, FL.  Phone 386-760-3600 for further details.

Week of August  25 - 29

Tuesday, August 26

8am:  Operation Thank You Deliveries kickoff - Riverside Pavilion, 3431 Ridgewood Ave., Port Orange.

8am: Leads III, Bob Evans Restaurant, Port Orange.  Info (386) 761-1601

12pm:  Leads II, Port Orange Steakhouse, Port Orange. Info (386) 761-1601.

4:45pm:  Women's Golf League Clinic, Daytona Beach Golf Course.  Darlene Knight (386) 547-2800.

Wednesday, August 27

8:30am:  Ribbon Cutting, Resources for Women, 1801 S. Nova Road,

Ste. 104, South Daytona.   

10am:  Chamber Greeters, Port Orange

4:45pm:  Golf League, Crane Lakes, sponsored by Judd Price, Flowers Bread Company.  Craig Buckland (386) 679-4734.

Thursday, August 28

7:45am:  Leads I, It's All Good!  Coffee House & Grill.  Info: (386) 761-1601

5-7pm:  Operation Thank You BBQ!  Reservations are appreciated.

 Thank you for your continued support - we appreciate you! Together we can "Make it Great in 2008!"

Robin

"C" Breeze

visit us online www.pschamber.com

We're all just a little blurry-eyed this morning, but the late night was well worth staying up for to watch Port Orange's Hometown Hero Ryan Lochte bring home the Gold and Bronze last night for a total now of 2 Gold and 2 Bronze!  Congratulations to Ryan and the whole Lochte family, and of course to his extended Port Orange YMCA family, who I'm sure are just beaming ear to ear! 

The "Operation Thank You!" Bar-B-Que will be held on August 28, 5-7pm at the Riverside Pavilion, 3431 Ridgewood Ave., Port Orange.  An invitation for 2 to the event will be delivered with your new directory. Thank you to our sponsors, Bay Breeze Blinds, Best Western Aku Tiki Inn/Bahama House, Grammy K's Monster Cookies, Hometown News,  J & T Bartending, Michele Jordan, Mary Kay Cosmetics, Networking Magic, Regions Bank, and Sunshine State Community Bank.  A few more sponsorships are available for $100 each and will include an 8' table and banner display. For more information or to reserve a table, please contact Randy at the Chamber office (386) 761-1601 or reply to this email. 

Members Only!    What better time than now to take advantage of our Member-to-Member Discount Program?   Each month we will highlight a few of our members who are currently participating in our program.  Take advantage of these great opportunities and support our members!  For other offers, check out our website www.pschamber.com, click on Membership Information and follow the link! Please be prepared to show your Members Supporting Members cards at time of purchase.  If you are interested in offering a member discount, fill out the enclosed form in this month's newsletter and fax it to the Chamber office (386) 788-9165. Check out our August specials:

*Aaron Kilman Jewelers, 3761 S. Nova Road, Port Orange (386) 761-9426, 20% off all timepieces & clocks (AUGUST ONLY SPECIAL 20% OFF Everything in the Store! - excludes Hearts on Fire)

* Advanced Printing Solutions, (386) 756-1116, 15% discount on any new order - may not be combined with any other order. (AUGUST ONLY SPECIAL, Laser Checks buy one get one free!)

* Crown Shredding, 1054 Reed Canal Road, South Daytona (386) 871-4228 - 5% off your total bill (AUGUST ONLY SPECIAL 10% off total bill!)

Unleash the Potential of your Brand! Attend this powerful seminar and acquire tools and techniques to leverage and maximize the impact of one of your business' most valuable assets, your brand!  Topics to be covered: What is a brand and how does benefit your business? Understanding the concept of brand equity and how you can measure its value.  Wednesday August 27, 2008 from 6:00 p.m to 9:00 p.m - Daytona Beach Campus Bldg. 110 Room 249.

Call to register at: (386) 506 - 4723.

Spruce Creek High School Football 12^th Annual Golf Tournament to support the Hawks Football Team, will be held Saturday, August 23, 7:30am registration, 8:30am shotgun start.  Best Ball Scramble at The Golf Club at Cypress Head, Port Orange. $100 pp, $50 hole sponsorships.   For more information, contact Randy Coates (386) 760-8464 or Coach Moody (386) 322-3272 xt, 37769.

Week of August 18-22

Monday, August 18

3:30pm: Party Committee Info: (386) 761-1601.

Tuesday, August 19

8am: Leads III, Bob Evans Restaurant, Port Orange.  Info: (386) 761-1601

8:30am:  Member Services Committee, Chamber board room (386) 761-1601.

4:45pm:  Women's Golf League Clinic, Daytona Beach Golf Course, sponsored by Pat Mozden, Mozden/McLain Insurance.   Darlene Knight (386) 547-2800.

Wednesday, August 20

4:45pm:  Golf League, Daytona Beach Golf Course, sponsored by Terry Headly, Watson Realty.  Craig Buckland (386) 679-4734.

Thursday, August 21

7:45am:  Leads I, It's All Good!  Coffee House & Grill.  Info: (386) 761-1601

8am:  Golf Tournament Wrap Up meeting, Riverside Pavilion

4pm:  Board of Directors, Riverside Pavilion

Friday, August 22

8am:  Economic & Gov't Affairs, Chamber board room. Info (386) 761-1601.

3pm: All In Golf, sponsored by Smoothie King. Craig Buckland (386) 679-4734

Please support your fellow members!

Robin

"C" Breeze

visit us online www.pschamber.com

The "Operation Thank You!" Bar-B-Que will be held on August 28, 5-7pm at the Riverside Pavilion, 3431 Ridgewood Ave., Port Orange.  An invitation for 2 to the event will be delivered with your new directory. Thank you to our sponsors, Bay Breeze Blinds, Best Western Aku Tiki Inn/Bahama House, Grammy K's Monster Cookies, Hometown News,  J & T Bartending, Michele Jordan, Mary Kay Cosmetics, and Networking Magic.  A few more sponsorships are available for $100 each and will include an 8' table and banner display. For more information or to reserve a table, please contact Randy at the Chamber office (386) 761-1601 or reply to this email. 

We only need about 10 more volunteers to help us with our 2008-2009 Directory deliveries scheduled for August 26.  Kickoff is scheduled for 8am at the Riverside Pavilion, 3431 Ridgewood Ave., Port Orange, and light refreshments will be served. Each volunteer will receive 12-15 directories to deliver.  This is a great way to get out and market your business and meet other members!  If you are interested, please contact Robin (386) 761-1601 or reply to this email.  Many thanks to those who have volunteered!

Members Only!    What better time than now to take advantage of our Member-to-Member Discount Program?   Each month we will highlight a few of our members who are currently participating in our program.  Take advantage of these great opportunities and support our members!  For other offers, check out our website www.pschamber.com, click on Membership Information and follow the link! Please be prepared to show your Members Supporting Members cards at time of purchase.  If you are interested in offering a member discount, fill out the enclosed form in this month's newsletter and fax it to the Chamber office (386) 788-9165. Check out our August specials:

*Aaron Kilman Jewelers, 3761 S. Nova Road, Port Orange (386) 761-9426, 20% off all timepieces & clocks (AUGUST ONLY SPECIAL 20% OFF Everything in the Store! - excludes Hearts on Fire)

* Advanced Printing Solutions, (386) 756-1116, 15% discount on any new order - may not be combined with any other order. (AUGUST ONLY SPECIAL, Laser Checks buy one get one free!)

* Crown Shredding, 1054 Reed Canal Road, South Daytona (386) 871-4228 - 5% off your total bill (AUGUST ONLY SPECIAL 10% off total bill!)

Congratulations to Port Orange Fire Chief Tom Weber for being named Florida's "Fire Chief of the Year" and Police Chief Gerald Monahan for being selected President of the Florida Police Chief's Association! 

The 36^th Annual UCP Golf Tournament (formerly Play for WORC) sponsored by Daytona Beach Kennel Club & Poker Room, will be held at the Halifax Plantation Golf Club Sunday, August 24, 8:30am shotgun start. Entry forms are available at www.ucpecf.org.   For more information, email moconnell@ucpecf.org or (386) 274-6471 x24.

Week of August 11-15

Monday, August 11

4pm: Small Business Council, Chamber board room. Info: (386) 761-1601.

Tuesday, August 12

8am: Leads III, Legacy at Crystal Lake Apts., 1200 Floral Springs Blvd., Port Orange.  Info: (386) 761-1601

8:30am:  New Member Reception, Riverside Pavilion, 3431 Ridgewood Ave., Port Orange.  Sponsored by Networking Magic.  Info: (386) 761-1601.

12pm: Leads Group II, Port Orange Steakhouse.  Info: (386) 761-1601

3:30pm:  Building Committee meeting, Chamber board room. Info: (386) 761-1601

4:45pm:  Women's Golf League Clinic, Daytona Beach Golf Course, sponsored by Sue Schwab, Women's Lifestyle Magazine.  Darlene Knight (386) 547-2800.

Wednesday, August 13

12pm: Business Women's Council, Riverside Pavilion, 3431 Ridgewood Ave., Port Orange.  Topic:  Womens' Health, Dr. David Lloyd, Dr. James Young

4:45pm:  Golf League, The Golf Club at Cypress Head, sponsored by Marble Slab Creamery. Craig Buckland (386) 679-4734.

Thursday, August 14

7:45am:  Leads I, It's All Good!  Coffee House & Grill.  Info: (386) 761-1601

8am:  Executive Board meeting, Bob Evans Restaurant, Port Orange.

10am:  Chamber Greeters - South Daytona

Thank you for your continued support! 

Robin

"C" Breeze

visit us online www.pschamber.com

"It's Five O'Clock Somewhere" and our Annual Golf Tournament are the talk of the town!  A Great Big Thank You goes out to all our tournament sponsors, food sponsors, volunteers, those who donated gifts and prizes and the committee who worked so tirelessly to pull this all together!   There are just too many special people to list here, but more information will follow in the August edition of "The Tradewinds."  You can view pictures from both of these events at www.yes2localnews.com.

A big thank you goes out to Floridian Bank for hosting the Morning Mix & Mingle.  About 75 guests were on hand to officially welcome them with a ribbon cutting ceremony.  A lovely breakfast, door prizes, and networking were enjoyed by all who attended!  Congratulations! 

The "Operation Thank You!" Bar-B-Que will be held on August 28, 5-7pm at the Riverside Pavilion, 3431 Ridgewood Ave., Port Orange.  An invitation to the event will be delivered with your new directory. Thank you to our sponsors, Bay Breeze Blinds, Best Western Aku Tiki Inn/Bahama House, Grammy K's Monster Cookies, J & T Bartending, Michele Jordan, Mary Kay Cosmetics, and Networking Magic.  A few more sponsorships are available for $100 each and will include an 8' table and banner display. For more information or to reserve a table, please contact the Chamber office (386) 761-1601 or reply to this email. 

We're still looking for about 35 volunteers to help us with our 2008-2009 Directory deliveries scheduled for August 26.  Kickoff is scheduled for 8am and light refreshments will be served. Each volunteer will receive 12-15 directories to deliver.  This is a great way to get out and market your business and meet other members!  If you are interested, please contact Robin (386) 761-1601 or reply to this email.  Many thanks to those who have volunteered!

National Night Out Against Crime, August 5!  Join them in South Daytona from 7-10pm at the Police Dept. Community Relations Office in the Sunshine Park Mall, 2400 S. Ridgewood Ave., followed by the "Light Up the Night Caravan."   Port Orange will celebrate with a block party at City Center Complex, from 6-8pm.   Businesses are encouraged to participate. Stop by the Chamber booth!  Contact Officer Dave Miller, Port Orange (386) 506-5822 or email dmiller@port-orange.org.

The Small Business Development Center at Daytona State College will offer the inaugural program FastTrac Growth Venture in the greater Daytona area in September for entrepreneurs that want to take their business to the next level.  This intensive strategic planning program will be limited to 12 company executives from non-competing industries.  For additional information and to register call (386) 506-4723.

The Port Orange Police Department will be hosting the new S.A.F.E. Self Defense Awareness Program for women again in September. Classes will be held twice monthly. The August 12th class has filled and the August 25th class has a few available spots. September classes are scheduled for Monday, September 8th and Monday, September 22nd, 2008 from 5:30 PM until 7:30 PM. To register for either of these classes, come to the Port Orange Police Department located at 1395 Dunlawton Avenue and pay the $5.00 charge per student which is to cover the cost of the copyrighted material distributed to students. The class is available to female residents of Port Orange and is limited to 15 participants per class. This two-hour class teaches awareness, risk reductions, and physical options for participants.

The August issue of "The Tradewinds" will be delivered just a little later than usual.  We wanted to include the Golf Tourney and 5 O'clock info!  Thanks for your patience!

Week of August 4-8

Tuesday, August 5

8am: Leads III, Legacy at Crystal Lake Apts., 1200 Floral Springs Blvd., Port Orange.  Info: (386) 761-1601

4:45pm:  Women's Golf League Clinic, Daytona Beach Golf Course, sponsored by Diane Ingersoll, PartyLite.

Wednesday, August 6

No Golf League today!

Thursday, August 7

7:45am:  Leads I, It's All Good!  Coffee House & Grill  Info: (386) 761-1601

12pm: Ambassadors meeting, Raku Sushi and Asian Cuisine

 We're here to help you.   Contact us anytime with your questions and/or comments!

"C" Breeze

visit us online www.pschamber.com

"It's 5 O'Clock Somewhere" and that somewhere is right here on the beautiful Halifax River.  Join us at the Riverside Pavilion, 3431 Ridgewood Avenue, Port Orange, TONIGHT at 6pm!  Give-a-ways at the door, live music by Category 5, comedian Michael Cheselka, DJ Bill Christen, an assortment of tasty treats by Aunt Catfish's on the River, Carefree Catering, Crabby Joe's, Down the Hatch, and Racing's North Turn, drinks by J&T Bartending, and door prize drawings, too!  Tickets for the event are only $30 each.  Raffle tickets are on sale now for only $10, or 3 for $25, for the grand prize of a 4 day, 3 night Florida Keys vacation package http://www.keysgetaway.com !   This is a casual attire event, so grab your flip flops, and come on over!  A limited number of tickets will be available at the door - reserve ahead with a credit card (386) 761-1601 or reply to this email. 

We're bringing it back and we're excited!  The "Operation Thank You!" Bar-B-Que, will be held on August 28, 5-7pm at the Riverside Pavilion.  We're still working out a few of the details and more information will follow soon.  Thank you to our sponsors, Michele Jordan, Mary Kay Cosmetics, Networking Magic, Grammy K's Monster Cookies, and Bay Breeze Blinds.  A few sponsorships are available for $100 each and includes an 8' table and banner display.  For more information or to reserve a table, please contact the Chamber office (386) 761-1601 or reply to this email. 

We are looking for about 50 volunteers to help us with our 2008-2009 Directory deliveries scheduled for August 26.  This is a great way to get out and market your business and meet other members!  If you are interested, please contact Robin (386) 761-1601 or reply to this email.

Floridian Bank invites you to attend their Morning Mix & Mingle & Ribbon Cutting Ceremony, Friday, Aug. 1 at 8am.  Food, Fun, Door Prizes, Cash Jackpot $200 (must be present to win!) and Member of the Month!  RSVP (386) 761-1601 or reply to this email.

National Night Out Against Crime, August 5!  Join them in South Daytona from 7-10pm at the Police Dept. Community Relations Office in the Sunshine Park Mall, 2400 S. Ridgewood Ave., followed by the "Light Up the Night Caravan."   Port Orange will celebrate with a block party at City Center Complex, from 6-8pm.   Businesses are encouraged to participate.  Contact Officer Dave Miller, Port Orange (386) 506-5822 or email dmiller@port-orange.org.

On July 24th, Sunshine State Community Bank celebrated 8 years of business!  As a token of appreciation to their customers, each of its five branches will offer hotdogs, snacks and beverages to those who come by from 11:00am - 2:00pm on Friday, July 25th.  

Week of July  28 - Aug. 1

Monday, July 28

 3:30pm: Party Committee, Chamber board room

Tuesday, July 29

9am : Ribbon Cutting, The Bungalows, 1025 Eaglelake Tr. #106

 4:45pm:  Women's Golf League Clinic, Daytona Beach Golf Course

Wednesday, July 30

4:45pm: Golf League, Pelican Bay North, sponsored by Gary Springer, PSIFLA.com

Thursday, July 31

7:45am:  Leads I, It's All Good!  Coffee House & Grill

Friday, August 1

8am :  Morning Mix & Mingle and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony, Floridian Bank, 1696 Clyde Morris Blvd. , Port Orange .  RSVP: (386) 761-1601, or reply to email.

Thank you for your continued support, we appreciate YOU!

"C" Breeze

visit us online www.pschamber.com

A big thank you to the gang at Port Orange Family Days Community Trust for a fun evening of food, lots of prizes and networking with over 100 members & guests at the Business after Hours!  Amber's Jewel Catering wowed us with a variety of tasty treats, J & T Bartending kept us very happy, and a really great time was had by all! 

Speaking of Family Days, vendor applications are now being accepted for the Community Expo which will be held at City Center Circle, October 4-5!  This event is a sellout every year, so don't delay.  Information and entry forms are available online at www.familydays.com, at the Chamber office, or by calling (386) 506-5935. 

Don't miss the Sunrise Business Forum, Wednesday, July 23, 7:45am, sponsored by Garriques and Associates.  Guest panelists, James Halleran, James Moore & Co., CPA's, Ned Harper, SBDC, Daytona State College, Brian Picarazzi, Regions Bank, and Brett Rose, Clark Properties will be here to discuss "How to Prosper In Difficult Times."  Light refreshments will be served.  Members FREE, future members, $10. Please rsvp for adequate seating (386)761-1601, or reply to this email. 

We're bringing it back and we're excited!  The "Operation Thank You!" Bar-B-Que, will be held on August 28, 5-7pm at the Riverside Pavilion.  We're still working out a few of the details and more information will follow soon.  A few sponsorships are available for only $100 and includes an 8' table to display your materials at the event and your banner displayed.  For more information or to reserve a table, please contact the Chamber office (386) 761-1601 or reply to this email.  We are looking for about 50 volunteers to help us with our 2008-2009 Directory deliveries scheduled for August 26.  This is a great way to get out and market your business and meet other members!  If you are interested, please contact Robin (386) 761-1601 or reply to this email.

Members! Are you taking advantage of our Member-to-Member discounts?  Visit our website www.pschamber.com and click on Membership Information and follow the Member-to-Member Discount link.  We will be spotlighting a few member specials each month beginning in August.  So stay tuned!

"It's 5 O'Clock Somewhere" and that somewhere is right here on the beautiful Halifax River.  Join us at the Riverside Pavilion, 3431 Ridgewood Avenue, Port Orange, Friday, July 25 at 6pm!  Give-a-ways at the door, live music by Category 5, comedian Michael Cheselka, DJ Bill Christen, an assortment of tasty treats by Aunt Catfish's on the River, Carefree Catering, Crabby Joe's, Deck Down Under, and Racing's North Turn, drinks by J&T Bartending, and door prize drawings, too!  Tickets for the event are only $30 each.  Raffle tickets are on sale now for only $10, or 3 for $25, for the grand prize of a 4 day, 3 night Florida Keys vacation package http://www.keysgetaway.com !   This is a casual attire event, so grab your flip flops, and come on over!  For more information, check out the Chamber website www.pschamber.com, and click on the parrot!  Each ticket holder will receive a FREE T-SHIRT at the door! (To ensure you receive yours, please reserve your tickets ASAP! ) Tickets are going fast - so don't delay!  You won't want to miss this one!  Call today (386) 761-1601! 

Prizes are still being accepted and hole sponsorships are available for only $100 for the Port Orange South Daytona Chamber's Annual Golf Tournament.  Many thanks to our sponsors Odyssey Health Care and Don Bell Signs, Title Sponsors, Halifax Health, Award Sponsor, and A&T Builders, Hometown News and RBC Bank, Eagle Sponsors.  This event will be held on Saturday, July 26 at the Daytona Beach Golf Club, 600 Wilder Blvd., Daytona Beach.  The golf committee has pulled out all the stops and each player will receive a golf package (Footjoy Shoes, Gloves, Socks, Hat and Titleist Golf Balls) valued at $150!  Take your best "Hole in One" shot, for a 2008 Saturn Aura, valued at $21,000 donated by Saturn of Daytona!   So sign up today- just a few spots left!   For more information, contact the Chamber (386) 761-1601 or visit our website www.pschamber.com, and click on the parrot.  

Daytona State College invites the community to a public forum with Volusia County Appraiser, Morgan Gilreath, Tuesday, July 22 at 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. in the Mori Hosseini Center located at 1200 W. International Speedway Blvd.  "Unweaving the Property Tax Web" will be presented by Gilreath and will touch on topics including property taxes, real estate market, government spending, tax reform as well as November's Constitutional Amendments, and how these topics affect property owners. Questions will be taken from the audience.  The  forum is free and open to the public. Seating is limited.  Reserve your seat today by calling (386) 506-4450.

Dog Days of Summer, July 23, 7:05pm, at Jackie Robinson Ballpark!  Bring your pup to the park!  Adults $7, Seniors & Kids $6, Pups $2!  Proceeds will benefit the Halifax Humane Society.  For more info call (386) 257-3172.

Week of July  21 - 26

Tuesday, July 22

12pm:  Leads II, Port Orange Steakhouse

4:45pm:  Women's Golf League, Daytona Beach Golf Course, sponsored by Lois Bauer, Gift Baskets by Design. 

Wednesday, July 23

  7:45am :  Sunrise Business Forum - "How to Prosper in Difficult Times" Riverside Pavilion, 3431 Ridgewood Ave. , Port Orange .  Members FREE, future members: $10.    

 4:45pm: Golf League, Crane Lakes Golf Course, sponsored by IKON

Thursday, July 24

7:45am:  Leads I, It's All Good!  Coffee House & Grill

8am:  Leads III Organizational meeting, Chamber board room.  Please call Robin for more information or if you are interested in joining (386) 761-1601

4pm:  Board of Directors, Riverside Pavilion

Friday, July 25

6pm :  "It's 5 O'Clock Somewhere" Riverside Pavilion, 3431 Ridgewood Ave. , Port Orange .  Tickets are available for $30 each.  See above for more information.

Saturday, July 26

8:30am :  Annual Golf Tournament, Daytona Beach Golf Course.  For more information, please contact Debbie or Heather at the Chamber, 761-1601, or Craig Buckland, 679-4734.

We are a really busy Chamber and we couldn't make any of it happen

without the help of our terrific volunteers!  Thank You! We appreciate YOU!

"C" Breeze

visit us online www.pschamber.com

Thank you Tracy & Steve Bodnaruk, Plan B Cycling, for a great time at the Morning Mix & Mingle this morning!  Those who attended were treated to breakfast by Aunt Catfish's on the River, networking with 50+ Chamber members, door prizes and CASH!  If you would be interested in hosting a Mix & Mingle, please contact Robin at the Chamber (386) 761-1601.   

Mark your calendars and plan to attend the 2008 Legislative Update Membership Breakfast.  Senator Evelyn Lynn and State Representatives Joyce Cusack and Dorothy Hukill, have been invited as our guest speakers.  The breakfast will be held at the Riverside Pavilion, 3431 Ridgewood Avenue, Port Orange, on Wednesday, July 16 at 8am.  Reservations are required for the catered breakfast by Aunt Catfish's on the River.  Cost $15 members, $20 future members.  RSVP by July 14, (386) 761-1601 or reply to this email.

Please join us at the Business after Hours, Thursday, July 17, 5-7pm, hosted by Port Orange Family Days Community Trust.  Enjoy networking with 100+ members, food, drink and door prizes.  The Chamber Cash Jackpot is $400 but you must be present to win!  This event will be held at the Lakeside Community Center, 1999 City Center Circle, Port Orange.  RSVP's are always appreciated, (386) 761-1601 or reply to this email.

"It's 5 O'Clock Somewhere" and that somewhere is right here on the beautiful Halifax River!   Join us at the Riverside Pavilion, 3431 Ridgewood Avenue, Port Orange, Friday, July 25 at 6pm. The Margaritas will be flowing, the breezes will be blowing, all while dancing into the sunset!   Give-a-ways at the door, live music by Category 5, comedian Michael Cheselka, food, drink, and door prize drawings, too!  Tickets for the event are only $30 each.  Raffle tickets are on sale now for only $10, or 3 for $25, for the grand prize of a 4 day, 3 night Florida Keys vacation package http://www.keysgetaway.com !   This is a casual attire event, so grab your flip flops, and come on over!  For more information, check out the Chamber website www.pschamber.com, and click on the parrot!  Each ticket holder will receive a FREE T-SHIRT at the door! (To ensure you receive yours, please reserve your tickets ASAP! ) Tickets are going fast - so don't delay!  You won't want to miss this one!  Call today (386) 761-1601! 

Prizes and donations for the ditty bags are now being accepted and hole sponsorships are available for only $100 for the Port Orange South Daytona Chamber's Annual Golf Tournament.  Many thanks to our sponsors Odyssey Health Care and Don Bell Signs, Title Sponsors, Halifax Health, Award Sponsor, and A&T Builders, Hometown News and RBC Bank, Eagle Sponsors.  This event will be held on Saturday, July 26 at the Daytona Beach Golf Club, 600 Wilder Blvd., Daytona Beach.  The golf committee has pulled out all the stops and each player will receive a golf package (Footjoy Shoes, Gloves, Socks, Hat and Titleist Golf Balls) valued at $150!  Take your best "Hole in One" shot, for a 2008 Saturn Aura, valued at $21,000 donated by Saturn of Daytona!   So sign up today- just a few spots left!   For more information, contact the Chamber (386) 761-1601 or visit our website www.pschamber.com and click on the parrot.  

Chamber members are needed to be involved in City Government.  The City of Port Orange is currently accepting applications for City Board and Commission seats.  There are openings available on the Environmental Advisory Board, the Construction Regulation Board and the General Employee Pension Committee, and there are periodic openings on other boards and committees.  Boards normally meet on a monthly basis.  For an idea of standard meeting times you can visit www.Port-Orange.org, go to the Inside City Hall tab and click on Various Boards.  City residency is required for most positions.  For an application form, call the City Clerk's office at 506-5566 and it will be faxed or emailed to you.

The Literacy Council's 18^th Annual Golf Tournament will be held at Club de Bonmont at